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Janet Jackson Announces 3rd North American Leg To “UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR” Due To Unprecedented Demand

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Janet Jackson Announces 3rd North American Leg To “UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR” Due To Unprecedented Demand


LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Demand for Janet’s Jackson’s UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR continues at an unprecedented pace. The recent BET Awards’ Ultimate Icon honoree, multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner and multi-platinum selling artist announced a 3rd North American leg to her UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR adding 22 new dates across both the U.S. and Canada starting in Summer 2016. New dates have also been added on the tour’s 1st and 2nd leg including Hartford, CT at the XL Center on Feb. 27.

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Janet Jackson Announces Third North American Leg To Unbreakable Tour

The 3rd leg of the North American tour will kick off on May 19, 2016 in Concord, CA and will visit 22 cities including dates in Austin, Birmingham, Little Rock, Montreal, Atlantic City, Hershey and more! A full list of tour dates on the UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR is below.

All dates on the tour are being co-produced by Miss Jackson’s Rhythm Nation.  In addition to Live Nation and Rhythm Nation, other concert promoters include Nederlander Concerts, Jam Productions, Another Planet Entertainment, and such promoters as Bamp and Tommy Meharey. Additional worldwide concerts will be announced at a later date. 

American Express® Card Members and fans who pre-order the album can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Monday, Sept. 14 at 10:00 a.m. local through Friday, Sept. 18 at 10:00 p.m. local. Fans who pre-order the album before Friday, Sept. 18 at 10:00 p.m. can buy tickets early at janetjackson.com. Tickets for the general public go on sale on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10:00 a.m. at janetjackson.com. Recently, JANET changed forever the way music owners experience her concerts. Music owners receive a special code giving them VIP ticket access, eligibility for backstage views, private glimpses of JANET’s awards, memorabilia, costumes and never before seen private photographs as well as the opportunity to get private messages to JANET before and after each show. This unprecedented access to the live event has never been attempted for music owners, who in JANET’s eyes are extraordinary, generous and loving. There will be more surprises for people who own JANET’s music. There will be “No Sleeep“ until she sees you in your city.

The UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR kicked off on Aug. 31 in Vancouver, BC and includes nearly 90 stops in cities such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Nashville, Cincinnati and San Diego. In their review from opening night, the New York Times says Janet is “an enduring influence across Pop and R&B” and “Her Unbreakable tour touched on as many hits as possible, grouping the songs by persona and tempo. She was the woman taking charge (funk), the joyfully loyal lover (upbeat pop), the ballad singer, the woman left lonely (midtempo R&B), the party girl (dance-club beats), the rocker (with guitar up front) and, in the end, the idealist.”  USA Today says “Janet Jackson kicked off her Unbreakable tour with a superhuman performance” and “Janet slays…”; Rolling Stone hails Janet’s performance as “Propulsive,” and Vibe as “Flawless,” also adding that the Queen of Pop has “…begun her global takeover.”

Janet and the UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR were trending both on Twitter and Facebook throughout the day following the tour’s opening night with fans quickly setting social media on fire upon seeing the first images from the tour and hearing some of the new music including a scorching song, “Burn It Up,” with hip-hop innovator, Missy Elliot. The song was produced by long time Janet collaborators, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and will be featured on her forthcoming album, Unbreakable, due this Fall. The album has already been celebrated by critics, with Entertainment Weekly calling it “Powerful,” Rolling Stone referring to it as “Soulful,” and the New York Times exclaiming “Janet Jackson’s Unbreakable is Right On Time.”

The first single from the new album, “No Sleeep,” entered the Top Ten on the Urban AC and Billboard Hot R&B Songs charts only two weeks after being released. This week, nearly 10 weeks after its release, the song, now featuring J. Cole is enjoying its third week at the #1 spot on Billboard’s Adult R&B chart.

Janet Jackson, iconic music artist, multi-award-winning songwriter, producer, singer, Oscar and Golden Globe nominee and winner of the NAACP Best Sporting Actor award, publisher, choreographer, dancer, Number One New York Times Best Selling Author, businessperson, and philanthropist, is one of the biggest-selling, most influential artists in popular music history. Having won 6 GRAMMY® Awards, along with dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, BET honors, and Billboard Music Awards, Janet Jackson stands as one of the most prolific artists of all time with a string of hits that have left an indelible impression on pop culture. With sales of over 160 million records worldwide, her music and artistry have opened doors through which other top artists have followed, while acknowledging her impact on their musical perceptions. 

For Janet Jackson news, please follow www.twitter.com/JanetJackson. 

JANET JACKSON – UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR

All shows begin at 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

All dates, cities and venues below subject to change.

Date

City

Venue

Sat., Feb. 27, 2016

Hartford, CT

XL Center (2nd LEG NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Thurs., May 19, 2016

Concord, CA

Concord Pavilion (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sat., May 21, 2016

Los Angeles, CA

Hollywood Bowl (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Tues., May 24, 2016

Albuquerque, NM

Isleta Amphitheatre (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Thurs., May 26, 2016

Austin, TX

Frank Erwin Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sat., May 28, 2016

Lafayette, LA

Cajundome (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sun., May 29, 2016

Birmingham, AL

Legacy Arena (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Tues., May 31, 2016

Little Rock, AR

Verizon Arena (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Thurs., June 2, 2016

Moline, IL

iWireless Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sat., June 4, 2016

Chicago, IL

Allstate Arena (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sun., June 5, 2016

Milwaukee, WI

BMO Harris Bradley Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Tues., June 7, 2016

Toledo, OH

Huntington Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Wed., June 8, 2016

Louisville, KY

KFC Yum! Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Fri., June 10, 2016

Norfolk, VA

Scope Arena (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sat., June 11, 2016

Atlantic City, NJ

Boardwalk Hall (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Tues., June 14, 2016

Hershey, PA

Giant Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Wed., June 15, 2016

Rochester, NY

Blue Cross Arena (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Fri., June 17, 2016

Montreal, QC

Bell Centre (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sat., June 18, 2016

London, ON

Budweiser Gardens (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Tues., June 21, 2016

Manchester, NH

Verizon Wireless Arena (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Wed., June 22, 2016

Providence, RI

Dunkin Donuts Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Fri., June 24, 2016

Holmdel, NJ

PNC Bank Arts Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sat., June 25, 2016

Wantagh, NY

Nikon at Jones Beach Amphitheatre (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.


MoneyGram Offers Reduced Fees for Dominica in Wake of Tropical Storm Erika

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MoneyGram Offers Reduced Fees for Dominica in Wake of Tropical Storm Erika


DALLAS, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ:MGI), a global provider of money transfer and payment services, is offering reduced fees for all transactions from 26 countries* to the Dominica to aid in the recovery from Tropical Storm Erika.

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Beginning today, fees for sending to Dominica have been lowered to one local currency unit per send for any amount up to $10,000 through the end of September for consumers in the U.S.,UK, Canada and other countries in the Caribbean*. In addition to the transfer fee, a currency exchange rate applies. The reduced fees are available at all MoneyGram agent locations and online at www.MoneyGram.com.  

“While the storm is over, the people of Dominica will continue to feel the effects of Erika for months to come, and we feel that it is our duty to provide relief during this time of need,” said Pete Ohser, MoneyGram’s executive vice president of business development. “The entire MoneyGram family is committed to helping the island return to a sense of normalcy, and it is our hope that these reduced transfer rates and future education grants will contribute to the overall efforts in helping to restore the island’s infrastructure and way of life.”

Thousands of people remain homeless in the wake of Tropical Storm Erika, which has set the country back two decades according to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.

The MoneyGram Foundation will also assist in the rebuilding of schools and other educational resources for those communities devastated by the storm. Focused on education, the foundation has rebuilt schools and provided much needed educational resources in areas around the world affected by natural disasters over the past two years.

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*Countries offering the special pricing include: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Aruba, Anguilla, Antigua, Bahamas, Bermuda, Curacao, Cayman Islands, St. Maarten, Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guyana, Suriname, Belize

About MoneyGram International, Inc.

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.

 


Markel to Acquire Assets of CATCo Investment Management Ltd.

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Markel to Acquire Assets of CATCo Investment Management Ltd.


RICHMOND, Va., LONDON and HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Markel Corporation (“Markel”) (NYSE: MKL) and CATCo Investment Management Ltd. (“CATCo”) jointly announced today that they have entered into an agreement whereby Markel will acquire substantially all of the assets of CATCo. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2015. Additional terms were not disclosed.

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Upon completion of the acquisition, the business will operate as Markel CATCo Investment Management Ltd. (“Markel CATCo”). The existing CATCo management team, led by Chief Executive Officer Tony Belisle, will transition into commensurate roles at Markel CATCo and will operate the business from its Hamilton, Bermuda, headquarters under Markel’s ownership.

Richard R. Whitt, President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of Markel, commented, “We are very pleased for Tony Belisle and the entire CATCo team to join Markel. The addition of CATCo’s insurance linked investment management capabilities alongside Markel’s traditional reinsurance capabilities makes for a powerful combination. While Markel has a long and successful track record in the insurance linked securities space, the addition of the CATCo team takes our capabilities to an entirely new level. The current challenges in the reinsurance and retrocessional markets are well documented. Despite these short-term challenges, we believe that with innovative products and services the long-term future is bright.” 

Tony Belisle, Chief Executive Officer of CATCo Investment Management Ltd., said, “We are excited to join forces with Markel, a leading global specialty insurer and reinsurer which operates with a strong commitment to its core values and distinguished corporate culture. We felt this partnership offered a rare opportunity for CATCo to combine with a culturally similar organization which shares our results-oriented commitment to success and market leadership. We are confident that uniting the strength of the Markel brand and its global reach with CATCo’s differentiated product innovation capabilities will serve to improve our value proposition for investors and cedants. CATCo has grown significantly since its launch in 2010, and the agreement with Markel will allow the same management team to maintain its commitment to both client service and continual product innovation.”

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 CATCo Investment Management Ltd.

CATCo Investment Management Ltd. is a specialist investment management business. From its headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda, CATCo manages approximately $2.7 billion of retrocession and traditional reinsurance portfolios for clients around the world, including financial institutions, charities, pension funds, family offices, and investment funds. CATCo Investment Management Ltd. is authorized and regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. Visit CATCo Investment Management Ltd. on the web at www.catcoim.com.

Disclaimer

Some of the statements in this release may be considered forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Markel’s and CATCo’s beliefs, plans or expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on Markel’s and CATCo’s current plans, estimates, and expectations. There are risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by such statements. Neither Markel nor CATCo assumes any obligation to update this release (including any forward-looking statements herein) as a result of new information, developments, or otherwise. This release speaks only as of the date issued.


(Español) LUCERO Estrella Internacional de Telemundo será homenajeada con el Premio 2015 por Logros en la Televisión Hispana

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Lucero to be Honored with 2015 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hispanic Television at the 13th Annual Hispanic Television Summit set for Thursday, October 22, 2015 at The Park Central Hotel New York.

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The Concilio Presents Ninth Annual Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® Event

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The Concilio Presents Ninth Annual Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® Event


DALLAS, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This Saturday, September 12, 2015, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) and The Concilio present Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! ®. The event promotes physical activity and good nutrition among Hispanic families for better health and wellness. This event is FREE and open to the public and is made possible by an extraordinary group of volunteers and partners, including local Presenting Sponsor, Baylor Scott & White Health.

“The Concilio is honored to have partnered with the Alliance since 2007 to put on Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! ® in Dallas,” said Florencia Velasco Fortner, President and CEO of The Concilio. “It is an important one-stop opportunity for families to receive free nutrition and wellness services. Our children need us to support their health, and this event provides families with resources and fun activities to do just that”.

What:

  • Health Screenings*: Including dental, kidney, vision, mammograms, glucose and cholesterol, flu shots, and HIV/AIDS testing from 9am to 12:30pm
  • Fitness and Sports: Kid Zone with rock wall climbing, tennis clinics, inflatable games, and join the Zumbathon from 10am to 12pm
  • Health Insurance: Information and assistance for the Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Medicaid, and the Texas Health Insurance Marketplace.
  • Nutrition:  Families receive five pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables (while supplies last) from the North Texas Food Bank, information about SNAP benefits, and healthy recipes.

Where: Kiest Park Recreation Center
3080 S. Hampton Road – Dallas, TX, 75224
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.

“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 the Alliance is working at the community level to advance the health and wellness of individuals.”

*Health screenings are on a first come, first serve basis. Mammogram screenings are by appointment only 214.818.0481. Some restrictions apply.

 


GM Foundation Grants $1 Million to Hispanic Groups

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GM Foundation Grants $1 Million to Hispanic Groups 

Funds will help empower Latinos to join workforce of the future


WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The General Motors Foundation today announced grants totaling $1 million to fund Hispanic education and science, technology, engineering and math initiatives to help empower young Latinos to join the workforce of the future.

Grace Lieblein, General Motors vice president of Global Quality, announced the grants during a press conference at the National Press Club, where she was joined by GM Foundation Vice President Lori Wingerter, Chief Diversity Officer Ken Barrett, U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas, D-Calif., and representatives from Hispanic organizations.

“Hispanics represent an important facet of our business as the next generation of leaders and innovators, and also our customers,” Lieblein said. “At GM, we want to help fund vital programs aimed at increasing opportunities for Latinos to pursue STEM careers and strengthen their skills to compete for jobs.”

The grants benefit the nation’s leading Hispanic organizations, including the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR), the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI), the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) and Service Employment Redevelopment (SER) National.

Cárdenas, who represents California’s San Fernando Valley, said the grants will help increase the small number of Latino STEM graduates from U.S. colleges, helping to put more Americans into the family-wage jobs of the future.

“As the President has said, America can only succeed when we are playing with a full team. That means ensuring that everyone in our country has a great chance to not only learn, but also to succeed,” he said.

For decades, GM and its philanthropic foundation have donated hundreds of millions of dollars to organizations across the country and around the world. These grants focus on advancing access to education through programs such as the Buick Achievers Scholarship, one of the largest programs of its kind in the country.

“We recognize the increasing importance of investing in the education and empowerment of Hispanic youth,” said Wingerter of the GM Foundation. “Through these grants, we hope to make a lasting difference in their lives and in their communities.”

Nineteen leading Hispanic groups will receive grants to fund programs focused on STEM education, including:

  • League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) – Will expand its Empower Hispanic American with Technology (EHAT) initiative, which provides access to state-of-the-art technologies in 60 Hispanic communities across the United States. The centers will provide STEM related student support services to five EHAT sites to help improve high school STEM achievement among Hispanic youth.
  • National Council of La Raza (NCLR) – As part of its Special Initiative, NCLR will develop a new component within its successful Lideres program, facilitating professional development opportunities for 18-to-24 year-old Latinos and helping students gain leadership skills required for midlevel positions in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors.
  • Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) – CHCI will invest in planning and capacity to build scalable and sustainable models to prepare for dynamic population growth and need associated with the prediction that Latinos will comprise one-quarter of the U.S. population by 2030.
  • United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) – USHLI will develop a school-based project for economically disadvantaged students attending underserved schools and engaging the community in four predominantly Latino communities Prominent Latino experts in STEM-related fields from similarly disadvantaged backgrounds will help promote a greater understanding of STEM-related studies, practical uses and employment/career opportunities.
  • Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) – HACR will focus on the HACR STEM Initiative, a forum of business sessions focusing on education, recruitment, retention, and Latinas in STEM, among others. The HACR STEM Initiative was created to understand the mechanisms that lead to lower participation in STEM fields for Hispanics and to identify barriers to successful career progression for those Hispanics in the STEM pipeline.
  • SER National – SER National will focus on an early education model designed to respond to the unique needs of young linguistically and culturally diverse youth and their families. The primary goal is to advance early development and dual language learning of young children, preparing them for achievement in school, higher learning, economic well-being and participation in civil society.

Additional Hispanic organizations receiving funding include:

  • American GI Forum (AGIF)
  • ASPIRA
  • Cuban American National Council, Nurturing Hispanic Communities (CNC)
  • Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI)
  • Great Minds in Stem (GMiS), formerly known as Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Corporation (HENAAC) 
  • Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU)
  • Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF)
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
  • Latin Americans for Social & Economic Development (LA SED)
  • LULAC National Education Service Centers (LNESC)
  • MANA, A National Latina Organization
  • National Puerto Rican Coalition (NPRC)
  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

“We thank GM for its longstanding commitment to the Hispanic community,” said HACR President and CEO Cid D. Wilson. “This funding will help provide STEM-related programming, as well as professional development opportunities for Latinos in corporate America competing in a dynamic and changing workforce.”

About the General Motors Foundation 
Since its inception in 1976, the GM Foundation has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to American charities, educational organizations and to disaster relief efforts worldwide. The GM Foundation focuses on supporting Education, Health and Human Services, Environment and Energy and Community Development initiatives, mainly in the communities where GM operates. Funding of the GM Foundation comes solely from GM. The last contribution to the GM Foundation was made in 2001. For more information, visit www.gm.com/gmfoundation.

About General Motors 
General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world’s largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM, its subsidiaries and joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Cadillac, Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at http://www.gm.com.

 


Congratulations to the 2015 Winners of the NSHMBA Brillante Awards of Excellence

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IRVING, Texas, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) announced today the winners of its most prestigious and highly anticipated Brillante awards. Presented during the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo in Chicago, this honor recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improve the educational, economic and social well being of the Hispanic community.  This year’s winners are:

Brillante Award for Corporate Excellence 
Winner – Ford Motor Company

Placing tremendous value on finding, developing and retaining Hispanic talent, Ford Motor Company has been engaged with the Hispanic community in the U.S. and abroad for decades. Ford has a history of providing opportunity for Hispanic achievement and advancement and continues to do so.

“Ford Motor Company is very proud and honored to receive the 2015 Corporate Excellence award,” said Human Resource Manager Samuel Warnock who is accepting the award on behalf of the company. “Hispanic MBAs are key to our diversity pipeline at Ford and we look forward to many years of future success with NSHMBA.”

Brillante Award for Education Excellence 
Winner – Donna Marie Blancero, PhD

Donna Marie Blancero from Bentley University illustrates Hispanic leadership through her drive to encourage and prepare Hispanic students and communities to further their academic and professional pursuit.

“I have spent my professional career working to help educate Latinos at all levels, through my research, my teaching at Bentley University, and my work in executive development,” said Blancero.  “Through strong, ethical, and caring leadership, we can continue to have our community make a difference in society today.”

Brillante Award for Entrepreneur Excellence 
Winner – Keith Fernandez

Keith Fernandez exemplifies Hispanic leadership through his drive to succeed in business and dedication to further the academic and professional pursuits of the Hispanic community. “I am very honored to be receiving the 2015 Brillante Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence from NSHMBA,” said Fernandez. “It is through this award and the success of my start-up Healthcare Company, National Diagnostic Solutions LLC, that I wish to empower and inspire other young Hispanic individuals to go out and take chances, chase your dreams and never stop the pursuit of your full educational, economic and social potential.”

NSHMBA Brillante Award for Member Excellence 
Winner – Rosanna Durruthy

New Jersey chapter member Rosanna Durruthy is a role model for her NSHMBA chapter and a leader in the advocacy of educational and community collaborations empowering Hispanics to pursue academic and professional milestones.

“It has been my honor and privilege to be a member of NSHMBA, since 1994,” said Rosanna Durruty, Brillante Award recipient for Member Excellence. “Affirming excellence as a standard for Latinos in business, NSHMBA has been a brilliant beacon for corporate America to access the best of graduate level Latino talent. I am so proud of the difference NSHMBA has made for our Latino community, and for our nation, and I am humbled to be awarded the Brillante Award for Member Excellence.”

NSHMBA along with Ford Motor Company will host an Awards Gala to present the Brillante awards on Saturday, October 10th from 6:30-7:30pm in the Grand Ballroom at the McCormick Place.  For the first time ever, tickets to this event are included with Full Conference registration.

“NSHMBA is very excited to be presenting the Corporate Excellence award to Ford Motor Company as they have been long-standing partners of ours,” said NSHMBA Interim CEO Thomas Savino. “This is a unique circumstance and the first time the sponsor of the event has ever won this award, but will definitely make for a more exciting celebration.”

Seats are limited so please come early to celebrate these tremendous recognitions!

Connect with NSHMBA National on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

About the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo

The NSHMBA Conference and Career Expo is a 3-day event created to fortify connections within the Hispanic community, through a variety of recruiting opportunities with thousands of recruiters and hiring managers from Fortune 500 companies. This year NSHMBA is excited about being sponsored by Nationwide, the Lincoln Motor Company, Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) and GMAC. MBA students, graduates and professionals will be able to explore top-choice job opportunities and can even get hired on the spot. Attendees will also be able to benefit from professional development, on-site career management services, and many networking events. For more information on the 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo, visit www.nshmbaconference.org.

About the National Society of Hispanic MBAs
NSHMBA formed in 1988, as a non-profit organization aiming to empower Hispanics to achieve their fullest educational, social, and earning potential. NSHMBA serves the Hispanic community and its constituents through a national network of 40 chapters and hundreds of community partners across the United States and Puerto Rico covering 100 percent of the Hispanic community. NSHMBA is dedicated to building and advancing Hispanic leadership, advocating the pursuit of higher education and providing its members with world-class professional development and career management programs. For more information on NSHMBA, visit www.nshmba.org.

 


(Español) Conergy y NEXTracker lanzan la Alianza Solar de América Latina y el Caribe

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Solta Medical Launches Clear + Brilliant pelo™: A New and Innovative Linear-Scanning Technology for Laser Hair Removal

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Solta Medical Launches Clear + Brilliant pelo™: A New and Innovative Linear-Scanning Technology for Laser Hair Removal

Ground-Breaking Partnership with German Medical Engineering, Inc. (GME) to develop and distribute best-in-class aesthetic energy devices featuring advanced optical scanning technology


BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Solta Medical, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC today announced the availability of the Clear + Brilliant pelo™ laser in the United States, a sophisticated approach to permanent hair reduction. The launch of this device, which joins the comprehensive portfolio of Solta Medical’s aesthetic device solutions, follows a unique partnership with German Medical Engineering, (GME), a sophisticated leader in the development of high-performance aesthetic energy devices.

Clear + Brilliant pelo(TM)

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“We are extremely excited to expand our portfolio of solutions and to be at the forefront of modern day technology and aesthetic offerings,” said Solta Medical General Manager Vladimir Paul-Blanc. “We believe in the science of linear scanning as developed by GME, and are confident it offers a significant advantage to current laser hair removal technology. We also believe this partnership with GME affirms Valeant’s commitment to bringing disruptive products into the marketplace swiftly.”

“GME takes pride in designing innovative technological advancements for aesthetic and dermatologic solutions that can benefit patients around the world.  We share a high standard of care with Solta Medical as it relates to building ground-breaking products that will deliver consistently impressive results, while partnering with our physicians and consumers around the world.  GME is excited to begin and grow this partnership with Solta as we believe, together, we can continue to provide advanced products in the aesthetic space,” said Stefan Schulze, CEO of GME.

The Clear + Brilliant pelo laser system uses a novel linear scanning approach with integrated contact cooling to deliver the effectiveness of current best-in-class diode laser hair removal technology with the fastest and largest treatment area available (50mm by 15mm). In addition, a unique all-inclusive subscription model will provide ease-of-mind and simplicity in ensuring consistent device performance and dependable support.

According to Miami-based dermatologist, Dr. Leyda Bowes, “The Clear + Brilliant pelo laser hair removal system offers my practice high-patient satisfaction with the fastest treatments and solid results. Its scanning delivery mode allows comfortable laser hair removal, while reducing significantly the time spent at the office. The Clear + Brilliant pelo system also allows us to treat most skin types, which is a major consideration in an ethnically diverse city like Miami.”

In 2014, laser hair removal was the # 1 minimally invasive cosmetic procedure among millenials aged 20-29 years old, ahead of Botox and microdermabrasion, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. “The Clear + Brilliant pelo offers clinicians the opportunity to attract and retain this rapidly growing demographic. Also, clinicians can expand their aesthetic offerings in a very compelling and economical manner through the adoption of multiple Solta Medical platforms,” said Sheetal Davitt, Solta Director of Marketing. “We look forward to the opportunity to further strengthen and expand our offerings.”

“The Clear + Brilliant pelo is redesigning the way we are treating unwanted hair in the aesthetic industry by introducing a novel linear scanning technology that delivers laser energy very fast with uniform heating. This new delivery system creates an efficacious and more comfortable way to permanently reduce unwanted hair with a demonstrated safety profile. It’s wonderful to see laser technologies going to the next level,” said Ft. Lauderdale-based dermatologist Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera.

Leading San Diego based-dermatologist, Dr. Sabrina Fabi recently said, “I am excited for the launch of the Clear + Brilliant pelo!  The 808nm wavelength allows me to treat a range of Fitzpatrick skin types, and the cooling crystal protects the epidermis while doing so. Unlike other diodes in the space, its cooling crystal helps mitigate pain, and I appreciate being able to alter the temperature of the cooling crystal.”

“One patient called it ‘Extraordinary.’ She says there was very little discomfort during the treatment and that she was surprised and impressed by how well it worked after only one treatment, commented Atlanta-based Dermatologist Dr. Jordana Gilman.  “I think it is faster and less painful than other laser hair removal devices, and I would choose the Clear + Brilliant pelo over the LightSheer, by Lumenis Ltd., when treating patients.”

Clear + Brilliant pelo will first be made exclusively available to current Solta Medical customers in the U.S, with full release scheduled in the fourth quarter of 2015. 

About Solta Medical
Solta Medical, a division of Valeant Pharmaceutical North America, is a global leader in the medical aesthetics market providing innovative, safe, and effective solutions for patients that enhance and expand the practice of medical aesthetics for physicians. Solta offers six aesthetic energy devices to address a range of issues, including skin resurfacing and rejuvenation with Fraxel® and Clear + Brilliant® laser systems, body contouring, fat reduction, and skin tightening smoothing with VASER®, Liposonix® ultrasound systems, and Thermage® radio frequency system, and acne reduction with Isolaz® IPL system. As the innovator and leader in fractional laser technology, Fraxel delivers minimally invasive clinical solutions to resurface aging and sun damaged skin. Using similar fractional laser technology, Clear + Brilliant is a unique, cost-effective treatment to prevent and improve the early signs of photoaging. For body contouring, Liposonix is a non-surgical treatment to reduce waist circumference with advanced high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) technology to permanently destroy targeted fat beneath the skin. Thermage is an innovative, non-invasive radiofrequency procedure for smoothing and contouring skin. VASERlipo® is a minimally invasive ultrasound technology which can be used to eliminate fat from multiple areas of the body. Isolaz was the first light based system indicated for the treatment of acne, comedonal acne, pustular acne, and mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne. More than two million procedures have been performed with Solta Medical’s portfolio of products around the world.

Indications: Clear + Brilliant pelo™ (GME LinScan 808 nm system) with the applicators is indicated for hair removal and permanent hair reduction defined as the stable, long term reduction in hair counts at 6, 9, or 12 months following a treatment regime. ®/™ are trademarks of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. or its affiliates. Any other product/brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Motorsport.com and Prodigy/MSN Announce Digital Partnership in Latin America

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Motorsport.com and Prodigy/MSN Announce Digital Partnership in Latin America


MIAMI, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Motorsport.com, a technologically advanced international network of online motorsports content, and web portal MSN.com today announced a partnership that will see digital content produced by Motorsport.com distributed by MSN in Latin America and in the US Hispanic market.

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Under the content partnership, Motorsport.com news, video and digital images will be published and promoted across the MSN website (www.prodigy.msn.com) and apps.

“Prodigy/MSN is very happy to announce a content distribution agreement with Motorsport.com,” said Jorge Taboada, Executive Producer, Prodigy/MSN. “As Latin America’s most comprehensive motorsports digital platform, Motorsport.com is the ‘go-to’ source for auto racing content. This agreement strengthens our coverage in the motorsports vertical while providing MSN.com premium content to millions of visitors in native tongue.”

With over 2.3 billioni average monthly visits, MSN.com is the secondii largest web portal in the world and features aggregating news, weather, sports, money, and other consumer-related articles.

“Today’s announcement with MSN expands Motorsport.com’s potential regional distribution of premium content to over 300 millioniii available internet users in Latin America,” said Gustavo A. Roche, vice president of business development, Motorsport.com.

“As the premier international source for online multimedia motorsports coverage, Motorsport.com is dedicated in providing a Spanish-language website featuring up-to-the-minute news, digital images, and video library from more than 100 racing series in the region.”

About Motorsport.com
Formed in 1994, Motorsport.com is a technologically advanced international network of online motorsports content featuring world-class digital distribution, video and interactive multimedia worldwide with news bureaus in 14 countries in 10 different languages, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Websites          www.motorsport.com
                        www.motor1.com
                        www.motorsport.tv
                        www.giorgiopiola.it
                        www.giorgiopiola.com
                        www.360racing.com
Facebook          www.facebook.com/motorsportcom
Twitter               twitter.com/Motorsport

i According to comScore – July 2015
ii According to Alexa – 2015
iii According to Statista.com – 2014

 


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