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Catholic Charities USA Launches #End45 – Raise a Hand to End Poverty in America Campaign

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Catholic Charities USA Launches #End45 – Raise a Hand to End Poverty in America Campaign


ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Forty-five million people – or 1 in 7 Americans – are living in poverty in the Unites States today. It often takes just one misfortune or one missed paycheck to change  an individual or family’s life causing them to fall below the poverty line. Today, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) launches #End45 – Raise a Hand to End Poverty in America, a national initiative to help shine a spotlight on the issue and the millions of others in need or struggling to make ends meet.[1]

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7599151-catholic-charities-end-poverty-in-america/

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Timed to coincide with Pope Francis visit to the United States in late September and to align with his commitment to helping the poor, #End45 – Raise a Hand to End Poverty in America encourages individuals to show support for the cause by taking a picture of their hand with “#End45” written on the palm and posting it to their social media channels using the hashtag #End45.

CCUSA will also feature a series of seven powerful videos showcasing individuals who have demonstrated resilience, hope and strength as they have overcome adversity. Supporters can visit CatholicCharitiesUSA.org/End45 to watch and share these videos from real people across America who have overcome challenges with the support of Catholic Charities. Across the country, Catholic Charities agencies have served millions of people, providing more than 16.5 million client services to 8.5 million people in 2014.

“Throughout my life I have learned that poverty does not discriminate and that the individuals we serve every day come from all walks of life,” says Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD and President & CEO of Catholic Charities USA. “CCUSA’s #End45 – Raise a Hand to End Poverty in America campaign aims to raise awareness for this important issue but also to offer hope and inspiration to those living on the margins and just struggling to get by.”

People around the country have the chance to increase awareness of this critical issue and make a difference with just a photo. To get involved, people should take a photo of their hand raised with #End45″ written on the palm and simply share it on their Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter accounts using the hashtag #End45.

For more than 100 years, CCUSA has provided support to people in need, providing programs and services that treat them with dignity and respect. Catholic Charities agencies offer housing, food, counseling, behavioral health, disaster recovery and many other types of support with an approach tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.

To learn more about Catholic Charities USA and #End45, or to find a local CCUSA member agency visit CatholicCharitiesUSA.org and follow CCUSA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Catholic Charities USA
Since 1910, Catholic Charities has served as a national advocate for the most vulnerable in our nation, guided by the basic belief in the inherent dignity of every human being. From the beginning, the organization has stayed true to its mission to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same. To learn more about how to get involved with your local Catholic Charities agency please visit, CatholicCharitiesUSA.org/Find-Help.

[1] DeNavas-Walt, C. & Proctor, B. (2014). Income and Poverty in the United States: 2013. U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Commerce.

 

Help drive awareness for the 45 million people living in poverty in the U.S.

 

Poverty in America Infographic

 

Pope Francis

 


(Español) Soboba Casino and The Mariachi Divas are Celebrating Mexican Independence Day 2015!

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Soboba Casino and The Mariachi Divas are Celebrating Mexican Independence Day 2015!


SAN JACINTO, California, Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Mariachi Divas will be celebrating Mexican Independence Day early this year, hitting the stage at Soboba Casino on Saturday, September 12 at 9 p.m. in the casino’s popular AC’s Lounge. Tickets are on sale now. The two-time Grammy Award winning Divas, have a grand total of six Grammy award nominations under their belts, and their talent can’t be beat. The nominations marked the first time in the history that the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences had an all-female mariachi group as a nominee and a winner. The Mariachi Divas, with their diverse group of all female musicians, are eager to perform, and Soboba Casino is excited to host their next show.

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The Diva’s extensive discography totals nine albums over the past fifteen years. In addition to playing to audiences in theaters and venues around the country, they are the official mariachi band of Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. According to Stan Freese, talent booking director for Disney Resorts, “With their fifth (Grammy) nomination, they have earned more (Grammy) nominations than any other mariachi band.”

Soboba Casino’s Director of Marketing, Michael J. Broderick stated: “We are very excited to welcome The Mariachi Divas as our guests to the casino. They have amazing talents and we are very pleased to host them.” He continued, “It’s going to be a great early Mexican Independence Day celebration at Soboba! Viva Mexico!” Doors to the concert will open at 8 p.m., and the show will start at 9 p.m. Tickets are available now at the Soboba Casino box office.

Soboba Casino is proudly owned and operated by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians. Come join us for all the fun and then some! Soboba Casino. Where Everybody Goes to Play! For more information visit: soboba.com


60 Plus’s Main Street Bondholders Coalition Launches Ad Campaign: Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla’s Plan to Violate Puerto Rico’s Constitution

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Main Street Bondholders Coalition, a project of the 60 Plus Association, America’s largest center-right seniors organization representing more than 7.2 million older Americans, today launches a paid advertising campaign in Washington and Puerto Rico to highlight Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla’s plan to violate Puerto Rico’s constitution at the expense of small bondholders.

“Governor Garcia Padilla’s plan – to declare debts un-payable and then attack bondholders by calling them ‘vultures’ – is both unjust and unconstitutional. Our coalition includes Puerto Rican residents and mainland seniors living on fixed incomes, who staked their retirement in bonds backed by Puerto Rico’s full faith and credit. Congress must oppose the Governor and his team’s reckless plan that disregards the rule of law and devastates the lives of these small investors,” said Matthew Kandrach, Vice-President for 60 Plus.

Governor Garcia Padilla’s plan is so radical and unprecedented that members of his own political party are speaking out against it:

  • Nadal Power, Chairman of Puerto Rican Senate Committee on Treasury and Public Finance: “We have to respect what the Constitution says and to do otherwise would take away a lot of credibility, not only the word of Puerto Rico, but compliance with the supreme law.”

  • Eduardo Bhatia, President of the Senate of Puerto Rico: “Puerto Rico has not been disciplined. We must restore confidence. We have to reduce government spending.” 

Added Kandrach, “Puerto Rico can fix its financial problems, but any solution must be built on the cornerstone of genuine fiscal reform, not empty rhetoric and punishing investors.  The Governor and his circle of advisors, who are the same bunch representing deadbeat sovereigns like Argentina, have chosen to manufacture a crisis in order to get Washington’s help in their plan to stiff creditors.  Congress must not allow that to happen.  

“Puerto Rico would benefit from a fiscal control board, just like the District of Columbia had in the 1990s when it faced financial crisis.  Congress must also oppose the Governor’s plan to restructure Puerto Rico’s constitutional bonds.  Allowing him to do so would set a terrible precedent, and open a Pandora’s Box of other state defaults.  No retirement account in America would be safe.”

Main Street Bondholders Coalition is a project of the 60 Plus Association that is made up of small bondholders from across America who are committed to a policy process that returns Puerto Rico to sound financial management, respects the rule of law, and protects their retirement savings.

Contact: Gerry Scimeca
[email protected]

 

 

 


Actress Cote de Pablo Joins CDC’s Inside Knowledge Campaign to Raise Awareness of Gynecologic Cancers

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Actress Cote de Pablo Joins CDC’s Inside Knowledge Campaign to Raise Awareness of Gynecologic Cancers


ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Each year, approximately 88,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer.  The five main gynecologic cancers are cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar. Of all gynecologic cancers, only cervical has a screening test that helps prevent the disease and can also find it early, when treatment works best. 

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In new TV, radio, and print public service announcements (PSAs) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), actress Cote de Pablo talks about her own brush with cervical cancer.

“I was working, traveling, and enjoying life,” Ms. de Pablo says. “Too much time passed since my last Pap test.  By the time I was tested, things didn’t look too good.” 

Ms. de Pablo says that after lots of worrying, the test results came back and there was good news – she did not have cervical cancer. She talks about how this health scare affected not only her, but also her mother.

Urging women to get a Pap test to check for cervical cancer, Ms. de Pablo says, “Please pay attention to your health – for you and the people who care about you.”

The new PSAs, available in English and Spanish, were produced by CDC’s Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer campaign. The campaign provides free educational resources for women during September, National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and all through the year. 

In addition to the PSAs with Ms. de Pablo, Inside Knowledge also has new English and Spanish PSAs that focus on gynecologic cancer symptoms.  Entitled “Are You Listening?”, these PSAs encourage women to learn the warning signs and see a doctor if they have symptoms that persist for two weeks or longer.    

The PSAs, as well as behind-the-scenes videos with Ms. de Pablo, and free fact sheets, brochures, and posters can be found at www.cdc.gov/cancer/knowledge.

“I think it is incredibly important to shed light on these particular types of cancers—all women are at risk for them,” Ms. de Pablo explains when discussing her decision to take part in CDC’s Inside Knowledge campaign. “I think women need to know more.  I’m so glad I can do my part to help spread the word.” 

The Inside Knowledge: Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancer campaign is an initiative that supports the Gynecologic Cancer Education and Awareness Act of 2005, or Johanna’s Law, which was unanimously passed by the 109th Congress in 2006, and signed into law in January 2007.

 


Family Health Centers of San Diego Presents Ninth Annual Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® Event

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Family Health Centers of San Diego Presents Ninth Annual Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® Event


SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This Saturday, September 12, 2015, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and Family Health Centers of San Diego presents the 9th Annual Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® San Diego.  The event promotes Hispanic family physical activity and good nutrition for better health and wellness for people of all ages and all sizes. This FREE, open to the public event is made possible by an extraordinary group of partners and volunteers.

Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® reminds us that people of all ages and sizes can have fun incorporating physical activity into their daily lives,” said Fran Butler-Cohen, CEO of Family Health Centers of San Diego. “Whether it’s dancing, learning a new activity or walking with family and friends, there are many fun ways to put yourself on the path to better health.”

What:              

  • Health Screenings: Cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, kidney, dental, vision and screenings
  • Fitness Activities: Zumba classes starting at 9:45 a.m. and other exercise demonstrations
  • Health Insurance Enrollment: Information and assistance for Covered California and MediCal
  • Nutrition: Fresh fruits and healthy snacks available, along with educational resources
  • Family Fun: Live music, bounce houses, dance performances, prizes and giveaways

Where: Memorial Park—Barrio Logan Heights
Ocean View Boulevard, between 29th and 30th St
San Diego CA, 92113 (next to Logan Elementary School)

When: Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Cost: FREE!

“Now in its ninth year, Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! is the nation’s largest annual event series promoting healthy lifestyles in Hispanic communities,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. “Driven by a ‘can-do’ volunteer spirit, Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! is working neighbor-to-neighbor to support healthier environments and to realize the collective vision of our communities for a stronger and healthier nation.”

“We are proud to support Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® events across the country,” said Robert Forrester, president of Newman’s Own Foundation. “The Foundation places a high priority on improving nutrition access, and National Alliance for Hispanic Health is working at the community level to advance the health and wellness of individuals.”

 


Move Over, El Nino – Giant Pork Flavor Front To Sweep The Nation This Fall

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Move Over, El Nino – Giant Pork Flavor Front To Sweep The Nation This Fall

Celebrity Chef and National Pork Board Chief “Porkcaster” Doreen Colondres Puts Lean and Flavorful Pork Recipes
on the Radar


DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With the calendar now flipped to September, celebrity chef and chief “Porkcaster” Doreen Colondres is predicting a 100% delicious fall season marked by a pork flavor front phenomenon that will set a new standard for weather-related eating patterns.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7612851-national-pork-board-porknostico/

PORKCAST: GIANT PORK FLAVOR FRONT TO SWEEP THE NATION THIS FALL

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“Whether it’s rainy, sunny or windy, the temperature is always right for pork,” said Colondres, the National Pork Board’s “Porkcaster” (Porknosticadora), Hispanic celebrity chef and cookbook author. “The fall brings a host of new celebrations – from outdoor festivals to tailgating parties – but with shorter days to enjoy it all. This is why I’m predicting mouthwatering, pork recipes that are not only easy to plan and make but also perfect for any fall weather occasion.”

The National Pork Board (NPB) is calling on all Hispanic consumers to check out the Porkcast (Porknostico) – a wordplay on pork and forecast – at PorkTeInspira.com/Porknostico to plan ahead and get inspired to create delicious meals made with pork, all set to complement the changing season. Consumers will be able to search for recipes that fit their local, real-time weather forecast based on location. To infuse additional Latin flavor into the fall Porknostico, the NPB has enlisted celebrity chef Doreen Colondres, who will serve as the chief Porknosticadora of the season, and has developed new recipes inspired for fall weather and seasonal events, such as Hispanic Heritage Month.

“The Porknostico provides a fun and engaging way for pork fans to get inspired by their local weather – whether you’re in Los Angeles, Miami or Chicago,” said Jose de Jesus, director of multicultural marketing for the National Pork Board. “We want consumers to try new pork Latin dishes that will continue to surprise and delight their friends and family.”

A PORK FLAVOR FRONT COMING THROUGH YOUR CITY
The “Porknostico” calls for delicious, flavorful and nutritious pork recipes by Chef Doreen Colondres:  

  • Flavor-Drenched Pork Sopa Seca (Mexican noodle casserole) – What a cool way to celebrate a beautiful fall day during Hispanic Heritage Month! This Mexican-inspired recipe features the extra lean pork Tenderloin. The extended outlook confirms this recipe is the perfect choice for any fall day and can withstand all weather elements. As a bonus, this flavor-packed dish is drizzled with Mexican crema and sprinkled with cilantro, offering a creative twist to one of Mexico’s most iconic, easy-to-make comfort dishes.
  • Panca Drizzled Pork Chops – This Peruvian-inspired recipe features a type of chile that is commonly known as the aji panca. It offers a dark red, mild chile with a smoky and fruity taste, paired with one of pork’s seven lean cuts. Best of all? This recipe comes with a pork advisory: pair it with a cool and refreshing canary bean salad and you will discover new ways to serve and enjoy delicious pork in any climate.

For best results, the National Pork Board recommends cooking pork to an internal temperature between 145°F and 160°F with a 3 minute rest. The seven pork cuts classified as lean by the USDA are pork tenderloin, sirloin pork chop, New York pork chop, ground pork – 96% lean, New York pork roast, porterhouse chop and ribeye pork chop.

Let the “Porknostico” be your guide to a variety of quick, easy and delicious pork-inspired meals this fall. To check out the latest “Porknostico” and find inspiring tips, recipes and videos for fall weather, visit PorkTeInspira.com/porknostico.

To join the conversation, like our Facebook page at Facebook.com/PorkTeInspira, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest @PorkTeInspira. For video recipes, visit our YouTube channel.

The Flavor-Drenched Pork Sopa Seca by Chef Doreen Colondres for PorkTeInspira.com is a Mexican-inspired recipe featuring the extra lean pork Tenderloin. For more recipes, visit porkteinspira.com.

 

The Panca Drizzled Pork Chops is a Peruvian-inspired recipe featuring the ají panca. It offers a dark red, mild chile with a smoky and fruity taste. For more recipes, visit porkteinspira.com.

 

Doreen Colondres currently serves as the celebrity chef for the National Pork Board’s Hispanic efforts and develops a variety of easy and flavorful recipes for PorkTeInspira.com.

 


Pollo Campero Gets You Dancing with New Latin Shakers!

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Pollo Campero Gets You Dancing with New Latin Shakers!

New Packaging Gives Customers Exciting and Flavorful Way to Experience Campero on the Go


DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Pollo Campero, home of Authentic Latin Chicken, is shaking things up with the introduction of its new Latin Shakers.  For a limited time only, Campero is offering guests an exciting and convenient new way to enjoy Campero’s unique Latin flavors on the go.

Pollo Campero Gets You Dancing with New Latin Shakers!

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Latin Shakers are the perfect marriage of flavor and convenience,” said Federico Valiente, senior marketing manager for Pollo Campero International.  “Customers can now enjoy our boneless chicken bites in a way that is not only convenient, but also enhances our unique Latin flavor.”

Latin Shakers, available at participating restaurants through November 8, 2015, include Pollo Campero’s 100% white meat boneless chicken bites, known as Camperitos, along with any one of Campero’s brand new Latin glazes.  Served inside Campero’s new, portable shaker cups, guests are encouraged to do the #Latinshake, by shaking the cup to glaze the chicken with the sauce’s unique Latin flavor.  Campero’s new glazes include Guava Barbecue, Latin Buffalo and Sweet Chipotle.

Guests can enjoy a Latin Shaker meal, which includes seven Camperitos with one of the new glazes, a classic individual side, along with a medium soft drink for only $5.99.

“We are always looking for ways to enhance the Campero experience,” said Valiente.  “Busy customers don’t have to sacrifice flavor for convenience, and we think our Latin Shakers prove that.”

About Pollo Campero

Pollo Campero started as a tiny restaurant in Guatemala with a prized recipe for chicken passed down from generation to generation.  Hundreds of restaurants later, Campero’s passion remains the same: to serve the best meals possible to family and friends. The name “Campero” is rooted in Latin American heritage.  Derived from the word “campo” which references vast fields for agriculture and raising free range animals as well as the craftsmanship that goes into it, Campero means “from the campo” or from the earth. Inspired by earth’s natural flavors and its Latin heritage, more than 40 years later, Campero’s Authentic Latin Chicken has stayed true to its roots.  From the delicate hand-breading, its unmistakable combination of herbs and spices, to 100% natural Latin drinks as well as earthy Latin sides, the restaurants deliver a true Campero experience: unique, exciting and natural flavors straight from the earth.

Follow the flavor online on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @CamperoUSA or visit www.campero.com.

 


Direct Auto & Life Insurance Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

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Direct Auto & Life Insurance Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month


NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Direct Auto & Life Insurance will partner with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) for a second consecutive year to join the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. In addition to donating $10,000 to the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards scholarship program presented by HHF, Direct will host a sweepstakes with prizes totaling $2,500.00. Direct will also give away a total of $2,000 to local schools in each of its four regions.

The month-long celebration is an expression of Direct’s ongoing commitment to recognizing and appreciating its diverse consumer base. With more than 250 bilingual agents and employees, the company welcomes Spanish-speaking customers.

“We want each of our customers to feel they’re part of our Direct community, no matter their background,” said Jack Campbell, chief operations officer, Direct Auto & Life Insurance. “We’re pleased to partner with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation for a second year as we strive to recognize and celebrate all of the unique cultures within our community.”

Direct’s $10,000 donation to the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards presented by HHF will help provide educational grants to Latino high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, community and “priority fields” of math, science, technology, engineering, business & entrepreneurship, education and community service. To apply for the scholarship, visit www.hispaniceheritage.org. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15, 2015.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, anyone can enter for a chance to win one of Direct’s Hispanic Heritage Month Sweepstakes and a $500 gift card by visiting a local Direct store or the promotional website at www.directgeneral.com/hispanic-heritage-month between Sept. 14 and Oct. 16.

Touting employees and agents who live and work in the neighborhoods they serve, community engagement is an integral part of the Direct Auto & Life Insurance philosophy. The celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month is one of the company’s many national promotions aimed at cultivating positive relationships within these communities.

For more information about Direct or its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, visit www.directgeneral.com/hispanic-heritage-month, stop by a local Direct store, or call 1-877-463-4732.

About Direct Auto Insurance

Direct General Corporation is an insurance holding company and through its subsidiaries, is a leading provider of personal auto insurance, life insurance, and vehicle, and accident protection plans. Direct is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., and has more than 400 local offices in 13 states throughout the Southeast with annual revenue of over $450 million. Direct markets and sells its products and services under the Direct Auto Insurance brand through its retail store outlets, by phone through its call center and via the internet.


APR Energy 250MW Extension in Uruguay Gains Final Signature, Approval

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APR Energy 250MW Extension in Uruguay Gains Final Signature, Approval


JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — APR Energy plc (the “Company”), a global leader in fast-track power solutions, today announces final signature and government approval of the extension of its 250MW power generation project through the end of 2015 with Usinas y Trasmisiones Eléctricas (“UTE”), the Uruguayan state power company. The approved contract terms and conditions are unchanged from the agreement announced on 1 July, including the pending sale of 50MW of gas turbines. In that announcement, the Company reported that it had reached agreement with UTE on the terms of the extension, and was awaiting completion of the standard government review.

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APR Energy has been serving UTE since 2012 through two power plants, located in La Plata and Punta del Tigre. The mobile gas turbine solution provides bridging power while a permanent generating facility is being constructed as well as much-needed reserve capacity as the region deals with diminished hydroelectric power output resulting from a prolonged drought.

“UTE has been an outstanding, long-term customer, and their decision to extend our projects five times is a reflection of the high quality of service we provide and the reliability of our technology,” said Chief Executive Officer Laurence Anderson. “The decision by UTE underscores the fact that our fast-track mobile solutions are an ideal source of interim power during construction of permanent infrastructure.”

About APR Energy
APR Energy is the world’s leading provider of fast-track mobile turbine power. Our fast, flexible and full-service power solutions provide customers with rapid access to reliable electricity when and where they need it, for as long as they need it. Combining state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient technology with industry-leading expertise, our scalable turnkey plants help run cities, countries and industries around the world, in both developed and developing markets. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.aprenergy.com.

Certain statements included in this announcement constitute, or may constitute, forward-looking statements. Any statement in this announcement that is not a statement of historical fact (including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s future expectations, operations, financial performance, financial condition and business) is or may be a forward-looking statement. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in any forward-looking statement. These risks and uncertainties include, among other factors, changing economic, financial, business or other market conditions. Although any such forward-looking statements reflect knowledge and information available at the date of this announcement, reliance should not be placed on them. Without limitation to the foregoing, nothing in this announcement should be construed as a profit forecast.