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Texas ranked second in U.S. for relocation activity and out-of-state migration in 2014

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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas ranked second in the nation for relocation activity in 2014, according to the 2015 Texas Relocation Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors. Based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the report shows that Texas continues to be a high-demand destination for residents moving from out of state.

Scott Kesner, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors, commented: “2015 has been a great year for Texas, with healthy economic diversity driving much of our state’s population and job growth. Texas is not only a global leader in oil and gas production, but a national hub for technology, manufacturing, and several other industries. The Lone Star State continues to be a great place to live as well as start a business, and the more than half a million people who move here every year are proof of that.”

According to the report, Texas followed Florida as No. 2 in the U.S. for population gains from out-of-state residents in 2014, with 538,572 people moving to Texas from out of state. The state the most new Texans came from was California (63,591), followed by Florida (40,930), Oklahoma (25,096), Louisiana (23,805) and Illinois (23,258).

Texas once again ranked third in the nation for number of residents moving out of state (435,107), coming in behind California (593,308) and Florida (437,516) and topping New York (424,074) and Illinois (323,468). As with inbound residents, the most popular state for Texans to move to was California (38,990), followed by Florida (29,191), Oklahoma (25,175), Colorado (24,431), and Louisiana (21,516).

Overall, Texas had a net gain of out-of-state residents in 2014, with 103,465 more people moving to Texas than Texas residents moving out of state.

The 2015 Texas Relocation Report also shows 5-year migration data (2009-2013) on a county-by-county basis for counties within the top 43 designated market areas in Texas. The top 10 Texas counties with the highest net gains of residents from other Texas counties were spread all over the state, with three of the top 10 counties located in Central Texas (Williamson, Hays, and Travis). Denton County led the state for a second year in a row with a net gain of 13,267 residents coming from other Texas counties.

Harris and Dallas counties remain the top two most mobile counties in the Lone Star State, ranking No. 1 and No. 2 in Texas, respectively, for both the largest inflow and the largest outflow of people. Both of these counties once again posted the highest net losses of residents moving out of county, with Dallas County posting the highest net loss of people (27,155) followed by Harris County (18,297).

Kesner concluded, “Texas’s unprecedented growth can only continue if our state has the infrastructure and high quality of life to support it. The Texas Association of Realtors encourages voters to vote for Proposition 1 on Nov. 3 to keep Texas an affordable place to own a home by providing property tax relief and permanently banning a real estate transfer tax, and vote for Proposition 7, which will provide up to $2 billion in much-needed transportation funding for our growing state.”

For the complete list of these statistics or to view individual county data, see the full 2015 Texas Relocation Report at TexasRealEstate.com.

About the 2015 Texas Relocation Report
The 2015 Texas Relocation Report is based on data from the 2014 American Community Survey and the 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau as well as the U-Haul 2014 National Migration Trend Reports. The report analyzes county relocation data for the 43 largest demographic areas in Texas. The Texas Association of Realtors distributes insights about the Texas housing market each month, including quarterly market statistics, trends among home buyers and sellers, luxury home sales, international trends, and more. To view the Texas Relocation Report in its entirety, visit TexasRealEstate.com.

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.

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Danielle Urban
Pierpont Communications
512-448-4950
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Best-Ever September Sales Propel Kia Motors America To Record Third Quarter Performance

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IRVINE, California, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Following the best first half performance in company history, Kia Motors America’s (KMA) momentum continued with record third quarter sales, including a September sales record of 49,820 units, a 22.6-percent increase over the same period last year. The brand’s fifth consecutive monthly sales record was powered by the Soul and Optima with 13,614 and 11,719 units sold, respectively. Sorento sales increased 42-percent over the same period last year, and Sedona sales also were strong in the month which saw Cars.com name it the winner of its Ultimate Minivan Challenge.

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“In addition to the Labor Day weekend and strong consumer confidence, our sustained growth stems from buyers who are entering the market for the first time in years and discovering the transformed Kia brand,” said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP, KMA. “We’re on a mission to elevate brand perception to match the reality of our world-class products, and with the all-new 2016 Optima set to arrive in showrooms soon, we will continue to invite consumers to discover the new Kia.”

About Kia Motors America

Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA proudly serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and LPGA and set an all-time annual sales record in 2014, surpassing the 500,000 unit mark for the third consecutive year. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles, including the rear-drive K9001 flagship sedan, Cadenza premium sedan, Sorento CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Soul Electric Vehicle2, Sportage compact CUV, Optima midsize sedan, Optima Hybrid, the Forte compact sedan, Forte5 and Forte Koup, Rio and Rio 5-door subcompacts and the Sedona midsize multi-purpose vehicle, through a network of more than 765 dealers across the United States. Kia’s U.S. manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia, builds the Optima* and Sorento* and is responsible for the creation of more than 15,000 plant and supplier jobs.

Information about KMA and its full vehicle line-up is available at www.kia.com. For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

* The Sorento and Optima GDI (EX, SX & Limited and certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

MONTH OF SEPTEMBER

YEAR-TO-DATE

Model

2015

2014

2015

2014

Rio

1,480

2,240

20,276

29,387

Forte

5,388

4,517

63,300

53,793

Optima

11,719

10,908

118,301

122,646

Cadenza

859

1,105

4,880

7,629

K900

329

56

1,905

1,106

Sportage

4,012

3,781

39,008

32,643

Sorento

9,380

6,606

85,761

76,578

Sedona

3,039

613

29,864

5,656

Soul

13,614

10,802

112,683

115,579

Total

49,820

40,628

475,978

445,017

1 2015 K900 V8 available in select trims and in select markets with limited availability.
2 Soul EV in select markets with limited availability.

HeckArt Studios and TV4 Entertainment Bring ALTERGEIST to Small Screens Everywhere Just in Time for Halloween

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HeckArt Studios and TV4 Entertainment are teaming up to release supernatural thriller ALTERGEIST from writer/director Tedi Sarafian (Terminator 3, Tank Girl) on numerous digital platforms. This comes on the heels of a hugely successful exclusive release on DirecTV’s VOD platform last Halloween. The film is now available for all audiences to rent or own on Vimeo VOD, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon.

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Shot on location at Korbel Champagne Cellars and based on horrific true events, ALTERGEIST follows a group of paranormal investigators as they search the famously haunted King’s Ransom Winery. As long-buried memories and deep-seated fears threaten to overtake the team, they are terrified to learn that even the ghosts fear the truly sinister presence that has plagued the family estate for generations.

A mind-bending supernatural thriller that suspends audiences in a world of psychological terror, ALTERGEIST was touted as one of the 10 best films at Frightfest 2014. Fangoria magazine lauded the film, granting it 3 out of 4 Skulls, stating ALTERGEIST “captures the fright accompanied by sensing that you are not alone—even if you are.”

Fans have been clamoring for their chance to take in the spine tingling experience that is ALTERGEIST for months, and now they can. Available now on Vimeo VOD, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon, ALTERGEIST is also coming soon to CinemaNow, DISH, Comcast, and Sony.

About ALTERGEIST

Supernatural thriller ALTERGEIST was shot entirely on location at the historic Korbel Champagne Cellars, established in 1882, and derives inspiration from true-life events on the estate, including paranormal phenomena and suspicious deaths. 

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/altergeist  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlAqWdidt4U
http://www.ALTERGEISTmovie.com
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1985196/
https://www.facebook.com/ALTERGEISTmovie
https://twitter.com/ALTERGEISTmovie

About HeckArt Studios

An established film and commercial production company, HeckArt Studios recently expanded into distribution operations, recognizing the need for a different kind of distributor. In addition to acquiring completed films seeking distribution, HeckArt Studios continues to actively develop their own feature projects.

http://www.heckartstudios.com

About TV4 Entertainment 

TV4 Entertainment aggregates high-quality library and original video content into a portfolio of genre-specific broadband television channels, and super-distributes those channels to any Internet-connected device. TV4 Entertainment’s mission is to program your passion with great storytelling on every screen, anywhere.

Contact: John Negropontes
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424.210.3320

Miller Lite Returns To Original Steinie Bottle For Limited Time Only This Holiday Season

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CHICAGO, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The brand that launched the light beer category is going back to its roots, again. After successfully bringing back its original look in 2014, Miller Lite will be available in the Original Steinie Bottle for a limited time only during the holiday season. The 12-ounce ‘Steinie’ bottle will connect generations of beer drinkers as friends and family gather to enjoy Miller Lite the same way it was served 40 years ago.

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Launched nationally in 1975, Miller Lite revolutionized the beer industry by becoming the first widely successful low-calorie beer. Although a lot has changed in the world since the 1970s, Miller Lite continues to provide beer drinkers a great tasting and less filling pilsner.

“Bringing back the Original Steinie Bottle allows us to share an important part of our history,” said Greg Butler, Miller Lite senior director of marketing. “This time of year is about connecting with friends and family and those moments deserve something special. The Steinie bottle allows us to deliver our great beer in a special package that is perfect for these occasions.”

The Original Steinie Bottles will be available nationwide now through December, while supplies last. To support the launch, the classic bottles will be featured in a national television, print and online advertising campaign, as well as on billboards across the country.

“When we first launched Miller Lite in the Steinie bottle in 1975, we set out to change the industry with our great tasting beer at only 96 calories,” said Manny Manuele, MillerCoors director of brewing quality. “Having Miller Lite back in its original bottle brings back so many fond memories and marks how far we’ve come with this award-winning beer.”

Miller Lite has won eight medals at the annual Great American Beer Festival and biennial World Beer Cup competitions, including six gold medals.* For more information on Miller Lite, visit www.Facebook.com/MillerLite, follow @MillerLite on Twitter or visit www.MillerLite.com.

* Great American Beer Festival — American-style Lager or Light Lager (Gold, 2010, 2014); American-style Light Lager (Silver, 2003); American-style Lager, Light Lager or Premium Lager (Silver, 2012)
World Beer Cup — American-style Light Lager (Gold, 2006, 2002, 1998, 1996)

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

Younique Cosmetics & Skin Care Company Brings Products, Opportunity to New Market

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Younique Continues Global Expansion with Mexico Launch

LEHI, Utah, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, beauty company Younique brings its groundbreaking cosmetic and skin care brand to the Mexico marketplace.

Its flagship mascara product — Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+ — is widely shared on social media due to its demonstrable nature and immediate results. The product gives natural lashes the ultimate beauty boost — boasting an average increase in lash volume of up to 400 percent.*

“Once a Younique customer tries Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+, they simply can’t wait to show their ‘one eye with and one eye without’ picture on social media,” said Younique Cofounder Melanie Huscroft. “It’s one of those things that is simply too good to keep to yourself!”

In addition, Younique offers the Mexican consumer a wide range of cosmetic and skin care products in a variety of colors and shades to fit any mood or personality. Huscroft continues, “The product line branded ‘Moodstruck’ was born because I wanted women to be able to express not only their own unique personalities, but also how they were feeling on any given day, through their makeup.”  

Beginning today, customers can purchase from the full range of products that Younique offers. In addition, residents of Mexico may now also become a Presenter for the company and receive the exclusive new Product Presenter Kit containing an assortment of cutting-edge cosmetic and skincare products such as Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+, Addiction Eye Shadow Palette, Opulence Lipstick, Precision Pencil Eyeliners and more. Click here to view the Presenter Kit, and learn more about the opportunity.

With a mission to uplift, empower, validate and build self-esteem in women around the world, Younique provides opportunities for personal growth and even financial reward for consumers interested in starting their own online business marketing their high-quality products.

Younique currently operates in the following markets: the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Germany, and, now, Mexico!

About Younique

Nature + Love + Science. Since its inception in 2012, Younique has been committed to developing beauty products that combine innovative science with the best ingredients nature has to offer. Younique, famous for its best-selling Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+, is the first direct selling company to pioneer the social media-based business model. Founded by a brother-sister team — Derek Maxfield and Melanie Huscroft — Younique offers women the opportunity to look and feel great while helping advance the brand’s mission of uplifting, empowering and validating women around the world. Learn more about Younique and the opportunity at www.youniqueproducts.com.

*Averaged results observed in independent laboratory testing (384.5 percent increase after one application; more than 2,000 percent after three applications), compared against bare lashes.

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Are Your CEO And Board Ready? AT&T’S Cybersecurity Insights Report Helps Executives Prepare For Cyber Attacks

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DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Businesses suffered nearly 43 million known security incidents in 2014. This increased 48% compared with 2013 and equals some 117,000 attacks daily1.  And still, many boards and executives don’t have the information and resources they need to make effective business decisions on cybersecurity. AT&T* is now sharing its own insights and research in its first Cybersecurity Insights Report in an effort to better equip other businesses to secure their own data.

Drawing upon decades of experience operating one of the largest global networks, AT&T offers a look into the technological and operational gaps where attacks occur. “Every company either has been breached or will be breached,” said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobile and Business Solutions. “Keeping a business protected should be a company-wide priority. Every employee, contractor, and administrator is responsible for keeping security top of mind.”

AT&T reports that there was a 62% increase in the number of Distributed Denial of Service attacks, or attacks that disrupted company operations, over the past 2 years2. And AT&T has seen a dramatic 458% increase in the number of times hackers searched Internet of Things connections for vulnerabilities3. However, not all businesses are taking action:

  • Nearly 75% of businesses do not involve their full board of directors in cybersecurity oversight4.
  • Approximately 51% of organizations are not re-evaluating their information security as a result of high-visibility data breaches5.
  • Roughly 78% of all employees do not follow the security policies set forth by their employer6.

With the dramatic increase in hacker activity, AT&T believes that sharing its security insights and expertise will help others stay protected. In the first Cybersecurity Insights Report, AT&T has outlined the primary security threats businesses face both inside and outside of their companies:

  • Corporate espionage: Spies looking to steal intellectual property
  • Nation States: Groups looking to access information for their own benefit or cause
  • Organized cybercrime: Digital criminals that act using malware and hacking to extract information for financial gain
  • Hacktivists: Groups of hackers that use cyberattacks to promote social change or impact public policy
  • Malicious insiders: Employees or those with internal access that use company information for their own gain

Every executive should consider who has access to various types of information, and why their business might be a target. They need to know how security teams should communicate information to their board.

To help businesses and consumers stay connected and up to date on the latest security news, AT&T is launching a new version of the online Security Resource Center. This portal helps keep businesses, individuals, and security professionals informed and prepared daily. It hosts the latest current security trends from AT&T experts, information on emerging issues and trends, and guides to help businesses and consumers prevent, detect, and respond to threats.

1PwC Global State of Information Security Survey 2015
2AT&T Security Operations Center
3AT&T Network Operations Center
4PwC US State of Cyber Security 2015
5IBID
6Ponemon Institute

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment, mobile, high speed Internet and voice services. We’re the world’s largest provider of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries. In the U.S., our wireless network offers the nation’s strongest LTE signal and the most reliable 4G LTE network. We offer the best global wireless coverage*. And we help businesses worldwide serve their customers better with our mobility and secure cloud solutions.

Additional information about AT&T products and services is available at http://about.att.com. Follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att.

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Reliability and signal strength claims based on nationwide carriers’ LTE. Signal strength claim based ONLY on avg. LTE signal strength. LTE not available everywhere.

*Global coverage claim based on offering discounted voice and data roaming; LTE roaming; voice roaming; and world-capable smartphone and tablets in more countries than any other U.S. based carrier. Coverage not available in all areas. Coverage may vary per country and be limited/restricted in some countries.

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FDV Solutions Announces Expanded Services to U.S. Firms in Need of Technology Solutions

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The award-winning firm offers technology innovation and high-level talent to U.S. and Latin American Companies

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FDV Solutions, an award-winning software development studio with offices in New York, San Francisco and Buenos Aires, is expanding the firm’s reach to more businesses in the U.S., by offering cost-effective, award-winning services to companies in need of technology talent.

In this increasingly tech-savvy world, companies and brands face the need for available and reliable talent to complete business projects and provide better services to their clients. The latest U.S. figures show that every year, companies offer over 4 million of technology jobs for developers and IT professionals. However, a lack of technology graduates and professionals in the U.S. presents a great challenge for companies and startups in need of technology support.

That is the reason why outsourcing has become a viable and affordable option for these companies in need of talent. FDV Solutions has seen this opportunity, and has started to gain a share in the market, with clients that range from startups and agencies, to corporate clients, generating great results and meeting their technology needs. The company provides process-oriented support and methodologies with complex architectures and interfaces to agile approaches, in environments with constant change.

“Since 2006, we have been able to form great partnerships with our U.S. clients, providing them with the solutions they need in this technology era,” said Mariano Stampella, CEO of FDV Solutions. “We currently have offices in New York and San Francisco, and we look forward to expanding our client base in the U.S., and continue offering cutting-edge technology, competitive prices and high level talent to our clients.”

FDV Solutions’ work speaks for itself, with several awards received for the company’s excellent service and innovative solutions, including Samsung Innovation SmartTV, as well as satisfied clients and quality technology projects successfully completed. The company provides developers, project leaders, testers, UX/UI specialists, working with Agile and Lean technologies.

“We are delighted with the outstanding job FDV Solutions has done to help us launch Carpe Society”, said Joel Kilksberg, CEO of Carpe Society. “The FDV Solutions team has helped us grow and improve our business during the year that we have worked with them.”

With a high-skilled and bilingual team that helps turn client’s ideas into amazing products, FDV Solutions is offering a great option for companies in need of great technology talent. The company expects to increase its client base five-fold by 2017.

www.fdvsolutions.com

About FDV Solutions

Since its founding nine years ago with a small team of only seven people, FDV Solutions has evolved into a full-functioning company that provides high-quality technology solutions to startups, brands, agencies and corporations, with more than 80 employees who work for some of the most prominent brands and organizations around the world, including Merck, Pfizer, the United Nations Foundation, Visa and Danone, among others.

Contact:
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(323) 354-6619
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