Passengers of disrupted flight protected to final destination

October 29, 2015

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After today’s engine problem that prevented on time departure of Dynamic’s Fort Lauderdale to Caracas flight 2D 0405, airline has successfully organized subservice with partner airline in order to assure passengers are protected to their final destination.

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The Company is conducting initial investigation and is expected to announce official statement shortly. Flight originally scheduled at 12:30 PM EST will be operated at 20:00 PM EST and check in counters are already open. Return flight 2D 0406 will depart Caracas at 02:00 AM local time and check in counters will open at 21:00. All passengers impacted with delay will also receive complimentary vouchers. Dynamic International Airways would like to thank personnel of the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood airport as well as employees of other airlines which helped with servicing and care of the passengers during the incident. Airline expects to continue operation as per the schedule. Dynamic International Airways would like to thank its passengers for their patience and support while our teams conduct their duties.

Emergency phone line at:
(888) 283 2157

Sincerely,
Dynamic International Airways

About Dynamic Airways

Dynamic Airways is a US Certificated FAR PART 121 AIR CARRIER. The Airline changed ownership and management in 2013 with the goal of providing high quality, affordable, long haul, point-to-point air service. Dynamic Airways, which is headquartered in Greensboro, NC, recently revealed its new branding and website and now offers service between New York and Guyana, Orlando and Brazil, as well as service between Hong Kong and Palau.

For reservations & information, visit www.airdynamic.com, www.facebook.com/airdynamic, www.twitter.com/flyairdynamic, contact your favourite travel agent or call +1(844) 867-1916

Dynamic International Airways flight safely diverted

October 29, 2015

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GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today October 29th 2015 while taxiing for an on time departure from Fort Lauderdale to Caracas, Dynamic International Airways Crew became aware of an engine problem. The crew followed the emergency procedures, shut down the engine and evacuated the aircraft in order to assure safety to all on board.

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The Company is conducting initial investigation and will issue further information once available. Safety of our passengers and crew members is the first priority of Dynamic International Airways. Dynamic International Airways is currently arranging accommodation and transportation for all passengers impacted by today’s flight disruption. Airline expects to continue operation as per the schedule starting tomorrow October 30th 2015. Dynamic International Airways would like to thank its passengers for their patience and support while our teams conduct their duties.

Sincerely,

Dynamic International Airways

About Dynamic Airways

Dynamic Airways is a US Certificated FAR PART 121 AIR CARRIER. The Airline changed ownership and management in 2013 with the goal of providing high quality, affordable, long haul, point-to-point air service. Dynamic Airways, which is headquartered in Greensboro, NC, recently revealed its new branding and website and now offers service between New York and Guyana, Orlando and Brazil, as well as service between Hong Kong and Palau.

For reservations & information, visit www.airdynamic.com, www.facebook.com/airdynamic, www.twitter.com/flyairdynamic, contact your favourite travel agent or call (336) 790-8176

AARP Florida Presents Leadership Academy DESTINO 2015

October 29, 2015

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/C O R R E C T I O N — AARP Florida/

In the news release, AARP Florida Presents Leadership Academy DESTINO 2015, issued 28-Oct-2015 by AARP Florida over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the time and location of the event in the fourth paragraph has been changed. The second sentence should read “Saturday, November 7, 2015, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Miami Dade College North Campus –Building 3 Business Center 11380 NW 27th Ave. Miami, FL 33167. General admission $30. Registration is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.” rather than “Saturday, November 7, 2015, 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., Miami Dade College North Campus- Science Complex, 11380 NW 27th Ave. Miami, FL 33167. Registration is from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.” as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:

AARP Florida Presents Leadership Academy DESTINO 2015

DESTINO All Hands On 2015 celebrates its Sixth Year!

DORAL, Florida, Oct. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On Saturday, November 7, 2015, hundreds will gather at Miami-Dade College North Campus for the DESTINO Leadership Academy where they will learn skills and obtain resources that will pay great dividends for themselves and their communities.

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The focus of the DESTINO leadership academy is to provide an introduction to practical tools, leadership development and multi-disciplinary learning opportunities to promote the participation of multi-cultural community members in areas of social impact and collaborative influence.

This year’s key note speakers will be Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade public schools and Chris Gardner, New York Times Best-selling author of the Pursuit of Happyness.

Academy sessions will include How to Market Thru Social Media, Community Building, Public Speaking and others. DESTINO will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2015, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Miami Dade College North Campus –Building 3 Business Center 11380 NW 27th Ave. Miami, FL 33167. General admission $30. Registration is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

AARP wishes to promote the active participation of multi-cultural communities in the U.S. political, legislative and business systems through the development and empowerment of leaders and the creation of opportunities to support community efforts with integrity and excellence, through collaborative networks.

To register go to: http://www.iamdestino.com/p/registration_27.html

For more info go: www.iamdestino.com

About AARP

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world’s largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Español, a Spanish-language website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. Learn more at www.aarp.org.

CONTACT:
Jessyca Sosa, (954) 646-4584, [email protected]

November Is Prematurity Awareness Month

October 29, 2015

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WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To honor the 1 in 10 babies in the United States born prematurely each year, prominent buildings and landmarks nationwide, including the Empire State Building in New York City, will be shining in purple light in November to observe Prematurity Awareness Month.

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Celebrities and athletes will be raising their voices to educate about preterm birth, the leading cause of death among babies. These include television public service ads from:

Thalia, Latin Grammy Award winning recording artist, actress, and media personality, who serves as March of Dimes global ambassador in both English and Spanish.

Anne Geddes, renowned baby photographer, a volunteer ambassador for the March of Dimes, is featured in a global PSA and in a print PSA featuring her iconic image of a premature baby named Alfred.

Chef Maneet Chauhan, mother of a son born prematurely at 26 weeks, also stars in a global TV PSA.

Celine Dion, international singer, is featured in a global PSA in both English and French and a print PSA.

Hilary Duff, actress, singer and songwriter, speaks out in a mission PSA that is running nationwide.

In addition, Prematurity Awareness Month is being supported by the following volunteers among others: Gretchen Carlson, host of “The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson” on FOX News and author of Getting Real, and a member of the March of Dimes national Board of Trustees; Ally Brooke Hernandez, singer and member of Fifth Harmony, who was born three months premature; Allison Schmitt, Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer, who was born late preterm and low birthweight; Tyson Clabo, retired NFL offensive tackle, father of a premature baby born at 34 weeks, who volunteers for March of Dimes North Carolina chapter.

An estimated 15 million babies around the world are born premature each year and nearly one million of them do not survive their early birth. Although the United States has seen sustained improvement in its preterm birth rate, it has one of the highest rates of preterm birth of any industrialized country.

Other Prematurity Awareness Month lightings include:

Niagara Falls, NY and the Peace Bridge;
The Capital Wheel at National Harbor, MD;
University of California San Diego Hospital;
Pacific Science Center arches, Seattle, WA;
Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), Chicago, IL;
Parthenon Building, Nashville, TN;
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ;
Gulf Tower Beacon, Pittsburgh, PA;
Vincennes University and the Student Union and Aquatic Center in Vincennes IN;
Bank of America Building, Fort Lauderdale, FL;
Miami Tower in Florida, famous round building designed by I.M. Pei;
Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA;
The Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, Hato Rey, Puero Rico;
Wells Fargo Duke Energy Center, Charlotte, NC.

November 17 will be recognized around the globe as the 5^th annual World Prematurity Day (WPD). More information is available on Facebook: where families and volunteers can share stories and videos about babies born too soon. The page features an interactive world map showing the home place for each story told.

And by registering on Thunderclap.it through Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr, you can arrange to designate a message to be posted on your social network to expand global awareness of premature birth. On Twitter, use hashtag #worldprematurityday to share in a 24-hour BuzzDay.

The March of Dimes Pledge Purple for Preemies online campaign asks individuals to commit to take action during November to help us raise awareness and fight premature birth – join at Pledge.marchofdimes.org.

On Nov. 17-18, the March of Dimes is sponsoring a national Prematurity Prevention Conference in Arlington, Virginia, to bring together a multidisciplinary group to discuss the known and unknown causes of preterm birth. There also will be state-level professional education programs across the country, as well as family events and gatherings.

Prematurity Awareness Month is supported by millions of individuals and by local corporate partners and national sponsor Anthem Foundation.

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 more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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October 29, 2015

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Walmart, KFC, Taco Bell and Southeastern Grocers Partner with GED Testing Service to Launch GEDWorks

October 29, 2015

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — GED Testing Service has partnered with some of the nation’s largest employers and most recognizable brands– including Walmart, KFC, Taco Bell and Southeastern Grocers– to create GEDWorks, a comprehensive program free for employees who want to earn their GED credential.

The GEDWorks program includes everything an employee needs to successfully prepare for and pass the GED test. Students are provided access to a GED Advisor, online GED study material, connections to local adult education programs, practice tests, and more. GED Advisors are a key element of GEDWorks and help guide, engage, and motivate students. GEDWorks also helps keep graduates moving forward after completing the tests by connecting them with college and career pathways tools on GED.com.

GEDWorks is one indicator that national employers understand the value of the new GED program, which is focused on better preparing learners to compete in today’s job market and to successfully enter post-secondary education programs essential to most 21^st century jobs. This effort also marks the first time national employers have banded together to support a program aimed solely at decreasing the number of adults without a high school diploma, an important step in improving the country’s economic competitiveness.

“Employers have invested in this national program with GED Testing Service to boost the education levels of their employees because they recognize the benefits of the enhanced GED program and the importance of education in the lives of their employees. The program offers a cost-effective way for employers to help adult learners achieve their goals and invest in their futures. Students earning a GED credential enhance their career prospects and earning potential,” said Randy Trask, President of GED Testing Service.

The support that employers show their participating employees is another key element of the GEDWorks program.

“Taco Bell believes in helping our Team Members get more out of life– starting with an education,” said Frank Tucker, Global Chief People Officer at Taco Bell. “GEDWorks is great because it gives our employees everything they need to prepare for and pass the GED test on their own flexible terms. Not only are we developing our Team Members and creating an engaged workforce, but we’re also inspiring these valued Team Members to champion their potential, education and future.”

“Walmart believes that education is key to an associate’s personal and professional development,” said Michelle Knight, Vice President of Talent Development for Walmart U.S. “The opportunity to earn a market-valued credential helps our people gain skills to advance their career. Achieving success with the GEDWorks program is a gateway to opportunity.”

The program is completely free for learners. It is fully funded by employers or, in the case of KFC, by the associated charity, Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation. The only investment needed by students is time and energy to prepare for the test.

“Restaurant operators love that the GEDWorks and other Foundation programs help them recruit and retain high quality employees who are interested in working hard to improve themselves. The KFC Foundation is proud to be able to support them, and continue Colonel Sanders’ legacy of helping people be their best selves through education,” said Krista Snider, Managing Director of the KFC Foundation.

“Now that I have my GED, it takes away that little bit of shame and embarrassment [of not having graduated from high school],” said Courtney, an employee of Winn-Dixie/Southeastern Grocers in Alabama and one of the first graduates of the GEDWorks program. “My GED Advisor was very encouraging and friendly throughout the process– she addressed all of the concerns I had along the way. I think others should go for it as well!”

For more information visit the GEDWorks Media Kit web page, which includes: GEDWorks Press Release in English and Spanish, GEDWorks Infographic, Soundcloud Audio Clip, First GEDWorks Graduate Video, GEDWorks Student Profiles/Stories, Link to the GEDWorks Website.

About GED Testing Service

The GED test has opened doors to better jobs and college programs for more than 20 million graduates since 1942. The GED test is accepted by virtually all of U.S. colleges and employers. As the creator of the one official GED test, GED Testing Service has a responsibility to ensure that the program continues to be a reliable and valuable pathway to a better life for the millions of adults without a high school diploma. GED Testing Service is a joint venture between the American Council on Education and Pearson.

About the GED Program

The goal of the GED program that launched in January 2014 is to better prepare adult learners for today’s jobs and for entry into career and college training programs. The new GED test has two performance levels – one that is used to certify high school equivalency, and another optional level that indicates readiness for college-level coursework.

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October 29, 2015

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Aspiring Business School Applicants Increasingly Using GRE® Scores

October 29, 2015

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PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Students around the world looking to earn their MBA or specialized master’s degree in business are turning to the GRE ^® Program to achieve their academic goals. As of the testing year ending June 30, 2015, the number of individual GRE test takers intending to study business grew by more than 10 percent over the prior year, and almost doubled since the testing year ending June 30, 2012.

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During the recently completed 2014–2015 testing year, citizens from more than 200 countries/regions worldwide sat for the GRE ^® revised General Test and the total number of individuals increased again for the third consecutive year. The globalization of higher education can be further seen as nearly seven percent more non-U.S. citizens took the GRE revised General Test compared to the prior testing year.

Some notable trends:

More than 96,000 citizens from India took the GRE revised General Test, up 12 percent from the prior year, continuing a multiyear growth pattern.
The number of Chinese citizens taking the test grew about 1.6 percent and has remained stable for the last three years.
Other Asian countries continued to produce a steady flow of GRE test takers. The number of Korean citizens who took the GRE revised General Test increased nine percent, citizens from Taiwan increased five percent and the number of individuals from Japan remained flat.
The stream of individuals from African countries continued to grow in 2014–2015, up 19 percent since last year.

“U.S. citizens continue to take the GRE revised General Test in great numbers,” said David Payne, Vice President & COO of Global Education at Educational Testing Service. “As higher education mobility patterns evolve we are seeing astounding growth from almost all regions of the world. It is a worldwide endorsement of the value of a higher education degree.”

Moreover, the 2014–2015 GRE data show increases in noteworthy fields for intended graduate study such as business (+10 percent) and engineering (+3.7 percent). Other STEM fields, such as health and medical sciences (+2.4 percent) and computer science (+15 percent), also attracted high volumes of test takers.

Payne adds, “The trend in business fields makes a lot of sense. The GRE revised General Test is a great option for applying to MBA and specialized master’s programs. Students can skip questions and change answers on a GRE test, which data show helps lead to better scores. Plus, if test takers decide to take the test again, they can send only their best set of scores.”

GRE scores are accepted at thousands of institutions around the world, including more than 1,200 business schools accepting GRE scores for their MBA programs. Currently, 94 of the 2016 U.S. News & World Report top 100 business schools in the United States and 82 of the top 100 institutions on The Financial Times 2015 Global MBA Ranking accept GRE scores. In addition, 29 of Bloomberg Businessweek top 30 U.S. MBA programs accept GRE scores.

Most schools are following Harvard Business School’s lead in weighting GRE scores equally with other business school admission tests. As noted on its website, “There is no minimum GMAT or GRE [score] to apply and we do not have a bias toward one test or the other.”

To learn more about the GRE revised General Test, view a one-minute overview at http://youtu.be/mDv_VXTZK3E or to register to take a GRE test, visit ets.org/gre.

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL^® and TOEIC ^® tests, the GRE ^® tests and The Praxis Series ^® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org

GMAT is a registered trademark of the Graduate Management Admission Council. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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October 28, 2015

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Texas Association of Realtors hosts Tele Town Hall encouraging Texans to vote for statewide Proposition 1

October 28, 2015

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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Yesterday, voters from across the state of Texas picked up their phones and dialed in their questions to a Tele Town Hall hosted by the Texas Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization PAC, which featured Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick encouraging Texans to vote for statewide Proposition 1 on Nov. 3.

Lt. Gov. Patrick fielded live questions from callers regarding statewide Proposition 1, which is also known as the Homeowner Tax Relief Proposition. If passed, statewide Proposition 1 will amend the Texas Constitution to increase the homestead exemption by $10,000 (bringing the total exemption up to $25,000), saving the average Texas homeowner $130 per year. In addition, it will ban real estate transfer taxes permanently in Texas, potentially saving consumers thousands of dollars on their next real estate purchase.

Scott Kesner, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors, commented, “We thank our statewide leaders, including Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Joe Straus, for their support on statewide Proposition 1. We believe this is a first step toward meaningful, lasting property tax relief for Texans and look forward to continuing to work with them to make even more progress in the future.”

During the Tele Town Hall, callers responded to poll questions and an overwhelming majority of participants said they believe their property taxes are too high. Passing statewide Proposition 1 will alleviate that burden. To learn more about Statewide Proposition 1, visit TexansForProp1.com, which is sponsored by the Texas Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization PAC.

The Texas Association of Realtors is one of the most influential advocacy organization at the Texas Capitol and supports legislative efforts to ensure Texas remains a great place to buy, sell, lease and own real property. In recent years, Texas Realtors have supported responsible investments in the state’s water and transportation infrastructure, meaningful reform to the property appraisal process, and important consumer protections in real estate transactions.

About the Texas Association of REALTORS®
With more than 100,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We advocate on behalf of Texas REALTORS® and private-property owners to keep homeownership affordable, protect private-property rights, and promote public policies that benefit homeowners. Visit TexasRealEstate.com to learn more.

CONTACT: Stacy Armijo
Pierpont Communications
512-448-4950
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