Diana Fuentes-Michel, Executive Director of the California Student Aid Commission, Announces Her Retirement

May 30, 2015

Diana Fuentes-Michel, Executive Director of the California Student Aid Commission, Announces Her Retirement

35 years in California Higher Education Policy

SACRAMENTO, California, May 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Effective August 1, 2015, Diana Fuentes-Michel, Executive Director of the California Student Aid Commission, has decided to step down. She has an impressive 35 years of public service to the people and the students of the State of California; and, 12 of those years were spent as executive director of the Commission.

The California Student Aid Commission is the principal state agency responsible for administering financial aid programs for students attending public and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools in California. The California Student Aid Commission also provides financial aid policy analysis and leadership, in partnership with California’s colleges, universities, financial institutions and financial aid associations. The Commission awards $2 billion in college financial aid to over 300,000 students in California annually. The mission of the organization is to make education beyond high school financially accessible for all Californians.

“As I leave state service, I will continue my work with low-income, first-generation students, particularly our state’s Dreamers. I intend to remain a voice for those students who have not been afforded access to quality education. I plan to speak, volunteer and continue my mentorship of the next generation of student leaders for California,” said Fuentes-Michel.

Commission Chair Hal Geiogue said, “Diana has had a long and distinguished career serving the students and citizens of California. The Commission wishes her the best as she moves forward.”

During her time in state service, she had the opportunity to work for the Governor of California as Assistant Secretary for Higher Education and Undersecretary for Education during the Administration of Governor Gray Davis. She also served in the California Legislature as a former Senate and Assembly staffer, a Budget Analyst for the Department of Finance, as Vice Chancellor for the California Community Colleges, as the Director of Public Affairs in the area of Educational Outreach for the University of California as well as the Legislative and Budget Director for the California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC), the former coordinating board for California postsecondary education.

During her tenure, she worked with the Commission and its staff to:

Increase the number of students receiving Cal Grants by 97 percent and the cost to fund the awards program by 238 percent from 2004-2014.
Develop and expand a $25 million dollar comprehensive outreach program to low income students including a 100% increase in Cash for College Workshops (400 in 2003, 800 in 2014).
In April 2014 the U.S. Department of Education reported that California was among the ten most improved states in FAFSA completion, a designation attributable to the increase.
Implement the California Dream Act, the nation’s first state financial aid program for qualified, undocumented immigrant-status college-bound high school graduates.
Initiate California’s WebGrants4Students online service to provide students with 24/7 access to track their financial aid grant applications.
Automate the Commission’s student service call center to expedite financial aid information sharing for students, parents and educational institutions.
Implement a real-time grant delivery system to streamline administrative processes and information sharing between Commission staff, financial aid offices, students and parents.
In the last four years of the Brown administration, 77,000 more students received a Cal Grant, 80,000 additional students with the Middle Class Scholarship.
The Dream Act and Middle Class Scholarship were passed and implemented, the Cal B access grant increased to $1,648 and the passage and signature of the College Access Tax Credit (Senate Bill 798 De Leon) holds the promise of the Cal Grant B rising closer to the real cost of college (from $1,648 to $3,000).
She directed the successful transition of the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) to the Direct Lending Program. This transition resulted in over $460 million in grant aid and services provided to the State of California.
She also transitioned the Commission into online, social media platforms that reach thousands of students, school administrators, counselors, media and community partners.

Each year, the Commission with its staff of approximately 107 positions:

Processes over 1.5 million FAFSA and California Dream Act applications;
Notifies over 426,000 students of their eligibility for our programs;
Distributes funds to over 295,000 students;
Provides thousands of high school counselors, teachers and outreach personnel with training on the FAFSA and aid processes; and
Answers thousands of calls and emails regarding eligibility for our eleven programs.

Fuentes-Michel added, “All of what I have been able to achieve over the years is because of the great staff of the California Student Aid Commission. It has been an honor to serve with them and I will miss my daily interaction with them. My plans are to retire effective August 1, 2015 to provide the Commission with sufficient time to establish a search process to select a qualified candidate to assume the responsibility of executive director. I will work cooperatively to assist the Commission through the transition of leadership.”

In closing, Fuentes-Michel states, “I want to thank the Commission for allowing me to work and provide leadership on the important policy issues that impact college-going students among low-income and working class families. My passion as a policy “warrior” on college affordability and equal educational access opportunity come from my own personal struggle to improve my life through achieving a quality education. My career and public service would not have been possible without the existence of the Cal Grant program. Without the ability to afford a college education, I would not have been able to obtain, not one, but, two degrees. The federal, state and institutional aid programs allowed me to afford college. The student support programs at Loyola Marymount University and the educators who assisted me and cared about my success were part of the package of programs and services that allowed me to successfully graduate.”

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SBA Names El Clasificado 2015 Minority Small Business Champion of the Year

May 29, 2015

SBA Names El Clasificado 2015 Minority Small Business Champion of the Year

The Latino multi-media marketplace where businesses have been selling products and services to the Hispanic community for more than 27 years has been honored for helping small businesses thrive in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — What started as a small free publication in 1988 to connect buyers and sellers in East Los Angeles has now become the multi-media marketplace of choice for more than 200,000 small businesses that advertise in El Clasificado to reach the Hispanic market. Many of these small businesses meet their weekly marketing needs with as little as a $9 ad in print or free ads online.

Not only does El Clasificado provide easy and economical print and online channels for small businesses to advertise, but the company also offers free training and expos through their Su Socio De Negocios brand that educate and inform entrepreneurs about opportunities and tools to grow their businesses. To honor this visionary product and service, the Small Business Administration, Los Angeles District, is recognizing El Clasificado as “Minority Small Business Champion of the Year.”

“After 27 years, El Clasificado is still fresh and inspiring because we love enabling the smallest business owners with limited marketing budgets and business skills to successfully sell their goods and services in Latino communities. Most of our business customers are not trying to be high flying entrepreneurs. They just want to build a business that feeds their families and builds a foundation for future opportunities. We have many customers who started with a humble office and no employees that now have bustling multi-office businesses with many employees. We have plumbers, attorneys, mariachis, car dealers, and many types of businesses that want to reach the Hispanic audience in a local marketplace. Over the years, it has been necessary to innovate and transform El Clasificado to be relevant and continue serving the needs of our small business advertisers. It is a great honor to be recognized for these tireless efforts by the SBA. On behalf of our entire El Clasificado team, we are very grateful,” said Martha de la Torre, CEO.

Co-founder, Chairman and husband, Joe Badame adds, “This award reflects our connection with the community and the mutual understanding that has existed all these years. We are proud to continue serving small business owners not only with our flagship publication of over 500,000 weekly circulation, but also with our small business expos, micro web sites, social media services, and digital marketplace that helps connect millions of potential buyers with sellers.”

“National Small Business Week gives us a chance to honor the Los Angeles District’s small businesses’ hard work, innovative ideas, and dedication to community,” said Los Angeles District Office, District Director, Victor Parker.

The Annual Small Business Week awards ceremony will take place on June 2nd at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles.

Contact:
For interviews contact Alicia Garcia de Angela, Director of Content and Communications, [email protected], 1-800-450-5852.

Bernstein Liebhard LLP: Studies Show Fetal Dangers of Zofran Use During Pregnancy and the Need for More Research

May 29, 2015

Bernstein Liebhard LLP: Studies Show Fetal Dangers of Zofran Use During Pregnancy and the Need for More Research

NEW YORK, May 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As Zofran lawsuits filed against GlaxoSmithKline mount, court documents indicate that plaintiffs and their guardians allege the drug maker knew about the potential dangers posed to fetuses who are exposed to the medication during the first trimester of pregnancy, reports Bernstein Liebhard LLP.

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A lawsuit filed on May 21, 2015 in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas by the parents of child who was born with a cleft lip alleges that GSK knew the dangers the drug could pose on unborn fetuses. The complaint says that animal studies conducted in the 1980s revealed that the active ingredient in Zofran crossed the placental barrier to the fetus, and indicated “toxicity, intrauterine deaths, and malformations in offspring.

A lawsuit filed in February by the mother of a child born with several congenital heart abnormalities in U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts makes similar allegations. The suit claims that by 1992, GSK was receiving reports of birth defects associated with use of Zofran. The plaintiffs contend that by 2000, the company had received at least 32 reports of Zofran birth defects, and at least 200 more to date. Yet these reports were never disclosed to the very physicians who were prescribing the medication. (Case 1:15-cv-10429) [Filed February 16, 2015]

Both complaints note that GlaxoSmithKline agreed to pay $3 billion to resolve allegations by the U.S. Department of Justice that it was illegally promoting several medications, including the off-label marketing of Zofran as a treatment for morning sickness.

Studies Show Dangers of Zofran Use in First Trimester of Pregnancy

At least four studies have indicated that use of Zofran or its generic version by pregnant women may lead to an increased risk of serious birth defects. A study conducted by researchers at Harvard University, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, and the Slone Epidemiology Center found that women who consumed ondansetron during their pregnancy were more than twice as likely to give birth to a child with cleft palate.

A study published in 2013 in BioMed Research International linked Zofran use during the first trimester of pregnancy to an increased risk major birth defects, preterm birth, and shorter birth length.

Danish researchers found that babies who were exposed to ondansetron in utero were more than twice as likely to be born with atrial and ventricular septal defects and more than four times as likely to have atrioventricular septal defects.

In 2014, research appearing in the journal Reproductive Toxicology found that babies who were exposed to Zofran during early pregnancy faced a statistically significant increased risk for cardiovascular defects, notable cardiac septum defects.

Children who were born with serious birth defects allegedly due to pre-natal Zofran exposure may be entitled to file claims against GlaxoSmithKline. To learn more, contact Bernstein Liebhard at 1-844-4-Zofran, or visit our website at http://www.demandazofran.com/.

About Bernstein Liebhard LLP
Bernstein Liebhard LLP is a New York-based law firm exclusively representing injured persons in complex individual and class action lawsuits nationwide since 1993. As a national law firm, Bernstein Liebhard LLP possesses all of the legal and financial resources required to successfully challenge billion dollar pharmaceutical and medical device companies. As a result, our attorneys and legal staff have been able to recover more than $3 billion on behalf of our clients. The Firm has been named by The National Law Journal to the Plaintiffs’ Hot List, recognizing the top plaintiffs firms in the country, for the past 12 consecutive years. Bernstein Liebhard LLP is the only firm in the country to be named to this prestigious list every year since it was first published in 2003.

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Send Head Lice Packing Before Kids Leave For Summer Camp

May 29, 2015

Send Head Lice Packing Before Kids Leave For Summer Camp

Being Proactive About Lice Can Prevent Embarrassment for Children at Check-In

MORRISVILLE, N.C., May 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Summer camp is one of the most important times to be vigilant about head lice and take measures to protect your kids. Many summer camps, especially those with overnight stays, perform head lice checks on registration day. It can be frustrating and costly for a child to be delayed from orientation for treatment – or worse, sent home.

Second only to the common cold, head lice infestation remains the most frequent health issue facing children ages 3 to 11, with up to 12 million cases reported in the U.S. each year according to the CDC. Situations of close proximity and shared belongings increase the chances that your child may be exposed to head lice. The good news is that advanced scientific research has produced innovative solutions that deliver efficacy through safe, non-toxic ingredients to not only treat lice but protect against possible infestation where there is a likelihood of exposure.

Before sending kids off to camp, parents should check their children for head lice. Lice can be present before there are any symptoms such as itching. Exponential growth of an infestation and the transmission of lice to others can occur before there are any telltale signs.

A switch to a protective lice shampoo in place of regular daily shampoo before, during and after camp is a simple step to gain peace of mind and a powerful tool to stop a potential infestation. Parents should pack a protective shampoo for their children to use while at camp and for at least 10 – 14 days following camp to ensure any hitchhikers that come home are eliminated before an infestation can grow.

Brooke Coffelt, PharmD, a practicing pharmacist in Mississippi has treated lice infestations in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. “In situations where a child has been exposed to lice, I recommend to parents that they use the protective shampoo to kill any stray lice the child may have contracted for peace of mind.”

“Most lice products available to consumers are treatments which are not recommended for use unless you know your child has lice,” said Coffelt. “Parents want to know how they can be more proactive in protecting their children and what to do when they hear a fellow camper or classmate has lice. Vamousse Lice Protection daily shampoo is a breakthrough because it gives parents the ability to halt any lice their child may be exposed to and protect against an infestation by using only safe, pesticide-free ingredients. As a daily shampoo, it’s a simple swap in their normal routine.”

Vamousse Lice Protection shampoo, made in the U.S., comes in an 8 fluid ounce (236mL) bottle and is available nationwide at Walmart and online at Amazon.com and Drugstore.com.

If you discover your child has lice before heading to camp, make sure to treat them in advance. When choosing a product, consider the speed and reliability of the treatment. Many lice treatments on the market rely on synthetic pesticides like pyrethrin and permethrin to kill lice, and studies have shown that lice have become increasingly resistant to these compounds.

Vamousse Lice Treatment, recommended for active infestations, kills lice and eggs with a single 15-minute application, including resistant lice because it works differently, killing lice by dehydration rather than synthetic chemicals. No follow-up treatment is required since lice and eggs are killed during the first application, making lice elimination easier for families. Vamousse Lice Treatment is available nationwide at Walmart, CVS and Walgreens, and online at Amazon.com and Drugstore.com. For further information on lice identification, pesticide resistance, and tips on battling lice visit www.vamousselice.com.

About TyraTech
Established in 2004, TyraTech, Inc. (AIM: TYR and TYRU) is a life sciences company focusing on nature-derived insect and parasite control products that are as effective as traditional chemical options while providing a new level of safety for people, animals and the environment. TyraTech’s Nature’s Technology^® leverages its patented scientific platform to provide a full range of biocides, head lice and insect repellent solutions.

Honda and Acura Financial Services Launch Digital Campaign for 2015 College Grads

May 29, 2015

American Honda Motor askgraddad — #GradDad is a new campaign from Honda Financial Services that seeks to connect with recent college grads.

TORRANCE, Calif., May 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Seeking to connect with graduating college students, American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC) has launched two digital campaigns promoting their Honda and Acura College Grad programs. GradDad from Honda Financial Services^SM (HFS) and Look the Part from Acura Financial Services® (AFS) offer recent college graduates $500 toward the finance or lease of a Honda or Acura vehicle. With almost four million students graduating from college this year, AHFC is tapping into the millennial market with a promotional strategy based entirely on social media and online influencers.

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“Young buyers live online so it’s the most effective place to reach them,” explains Petar Vucurevic, senior manager, Sales and Marketing, American Honda Finance Corporation. “Our campaign engages grads in a fun and informative way.”

Since most Millennials seek advice about finances from their parents, HFS is connecting with customers through GradDad, a fictional, all-knowing father figure, who is serving as the voice of the 2015 Honda College Grad Program. According to Youtube, 41% of their users are 18-24 years old, so GradDad is offering up meaningful advice about everything from flossing to finances through the use of short videos that help recent graduates navigate their post-college life, and save $500 on a brand new Honda.

GradDad is connecting with visitors on the Honda Financial Services Facebook and Twitter pages where users can ask questions with #AskGradDad. HFS has also partnered with YouTube stars Ronnie Shalvis, Hunter March, and Brittani Louise Taylor to promote the program with their own Q&A sessions with him.

According to a recent study¹, over 40% of Millennial Acura buyers stated that improving their image was the main reason for purchasing a luxury vehicle, so AFS is building off Acura’s aspirational appeal with its 2015 College Graduate campaign: Look the Part. Millennials can not only update their image from struggling college student to polished professional by leasing or financing a new Acura, but can also use the $500 they save through the College Grad Program for some new threads.

To promote Look the Part, AFS is leveraging the influence of popular fashion and lifestyle blogs Style Girlfriend, Scout Sixteen, He Spoke Style, Masculine Style, and Men’s Style Pro by having each blogger share how to dress to impress with the $500 they can save through the Graduate Program. YouTube stars Anna Akana and That’s Heart will also be educating their followers on how they can “graduate to a higher class” with the Look the Part campaign through their popular channels.

About American Honda Finance Corporation
Honda Financial Services^SMand Acura Financial Services® are DBAs of American Honda Finance Corporation (AHFC). American Honda Finance Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., the sole authorized distributor of Honda and Acura motor vehicles, Honda motorcycles, Honda power equipment, Honda marine products, and Honda and Acura parts and accessories in the United States. American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

¹ Source: Strategic Vision 2013 W1-W2 (filter: age 20-29, college+)

Markel Corporation names Mike Clancy Chief Operating Officer, Claims

May 28, 2015

Markel Corporation names Mike Clancy Chief Operating Officer, Claims

RICHMOND, Va., May 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that Mike Clancy has been named Chief Operating Officer, Markel Claims, effective June 15. In Clancy’s new position, he will be based in Richmond, Virginia and report to Nick Conca, Chief Claims Officer.

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Clancy will focus primarily on accelerating efforts to improve the customer experience and manage the relationship between claims and underwriting teams. To support these initiatives he will be leveraging Markel’s data and analytics capabilities, driving process improvement efforts, and applying technology to make the claims process easier to navigate.

Clancy joined Markel in January 2012 as a Managing Director. In his current role, he has partnered with leadership teams across Markel’s divisions, departments, and the Office of the President to focus on creating business efficiencies and developing tools and resources to support operating discipline.

Prior to joining Markel, Clancy worked for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and was a consultant for Markel. He has more than 20 years of experience consulting to the insurance and financial services industries. He has worked extensively with both carriers and brokers in the insurance space, focusing on growth strategies, the consumer experience, and business transformation. Prior to joining BCG, he held various positions in financial services consulting, including co-founding research and advisory firms in New York and Washington, DC.

“Mike’s strong knowledge of Markel’s business, in all its complexity, combined with his industry expertise, will allow us to improve performance across the entire Claims organization,” said Conca. “I am excited to welcome him to our leadership team and look forward to reinforcing claims services as one of Markel’s core strengths and compelling competitive advantages.”

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 markelcorp.com.

Exceptional Latin American Marketing and Media Program is revealed for next week’s #Portadalat

May 28, 2015

Exceptional Latin American Marketing and Media Program is revealed for next week’s #Portadalat

MIAMI, May 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Portada, www.portada-online.com, the leading Source on Latin Marketing and Media just published the 16-page program of #Portadalat, the Latin American Advertising and Media Summit and the Latin Online Video Forum, that take place in Miami’s Hyatt Regency Hotel next Wednesday and Thursday June 3 and 4.

CHECK OUT THE OUTSTANDING PROGRAM HERE:
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More than 70 Thought Leaders from all over the Americas will take the stage at #PortadaLat for the Latin Online Video Forum and the 7th Annual Latin American Advertising and Media Summit. “The program will help attendees plan for the unparalleled networking opportunities and to learn about the latest trends from executives of the world’s biggest brands, first-rate agencies, major media groups as well as Social Influencers,” says Marcos Baer, publisher of Portada.

For Latin Online Video Forum (only US $199) or at the Combo Rate including the LatAm Summit (US $699) https://www.portada-online.com/events/forum/register/

“We have brand marketers, agencies and media leaders coming from all over Latin America and the U.S./Canada who have already registered as attendees. Companies represented include Diageo, General Mills, Microsoft, Estee Lauder Companies, Jarden Consumer Solutions, Avaya, Adobe, Mindshare Mexico, Mindshare Latin America, GroupM Latin America, OMD, Samsung, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Worldwide, Cisco Systems, Richemont LAC, Cartier, Starcom MediaVest Group, Havas, Viacom, Disney, Televisa, Yahoo, Grupo Prisa, Sony, The New York Times, The Washington Post and dozens more,” adds Marcos Baer, Publisher of Portada.

SPECIAL SESSION WITH STAR BAND BOYCE AVENUE

In addition to dozens of top-notch brand marketing, media and agency executives the agenda also includes Boyce Avenue, the most followed band on Social media. Boyce Avenue will delight Entertainment Marketers in a session called “How Boyce Avenue outdid Beyonce and won the Internet”. The brand members will provide key insights on how they use Social and Mobile Media to amplify messages.

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For sponsorship opportunities, contact Kelley Eberhardt, Director of Sales and Marketing at 212-685-4441 ([email protected]).

About Portada:

Portada is the leading source of news and analysis on the Latin Marketing and Media space. We offer world-class news and intelligence through audited online, print and conference vehicles to highly targeted audiences. Portada’s mission is to help professionals in Business and Media understand and reach Hispanic consumers in the U.S. and Latin America. The Portada team is very passionate about producing high-quality independent content that helps drive the Latin Marketing and Media space forward.

Ismael Cala conference arrives in Buenos Aires

May 28, 2015

Ismael Cala conference arrives in Buenos Aires

The TV host has been in Argentina for the past few days, where he is recording his program for CNN en Espanol. The next stops for “EsCALA a otro nivel” will be in Santo Domingo, Managua and Guatemala City.

MIAMI, May 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ismael Cala, TV host, inspirational author and lecturer is continuing to add cities to his inspirational tour, “EsCALA a otro nivel [‘Rise to another level’].”

The event will arrive in Buenos Aires on May 31st at the Belgrano Theater at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available at http://www.fullticket.com/.

“I have been in Argentina for the past few days recording my program for CNN en Espanol, with interviews of distinguished personalities from all backgrounds. Immersed in the Buenos Aires spirit that I love so much, I’m inviting you to the Belgrano Theater this Sunday for a moving experience to help you take the next step in your life, business and relationships,” Cala explains.

After Buenos Aires, “EsCALA a otro nivel” will appear in the following cities:

June 12 – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Sambil Convention Center
July 2 – Managua, Nicaragua. Ruben Dario National Theater
July 8 – Guatemala City, Guatemala. Hotel Intercontinental

The event has already been a complete success in San Salvador, Cuenca and Miami. Remaining cities and dates will be listed soon at www.IsmaelCala.com.

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Ismael Cala, host of the CALA show on CNN en Espanol, has more than 25 years of media experience in Cuba, Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, notably at Televisa, Univision, TLN and AmericaTeve.

His books, “El poder de escuchar [‘The power of listening’],” (2013) and “Un buen hijo de P [A real S.O.B.]” (2014) have become best sellers in Latin America and the U.S. Ismael directs the digital magazine “Cala 3.0,” and publishes a weekly column in more than 30 newspapers and magazines. He has received a number of awards, among them Iberoamerican Personality (Organization of Iberoamerican Journalists, 2014), the John Maxwell Leadership Award in media, and the Golden Palm Award of the National Circle of Journalists of Mexico.

The program CALA is broadcast on CNN en Espanol at 9:00pm (U.S., ET). Follow him on Twitter: @cala and @ calabienestar, and on facebook.com/IsmaelCala

(Español) La Asociación Americana de la Diabetes abre convocatoria para presentación de solicitudes para puestos de directivos y miembros de la Junta Directiva

May 28, 2015

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Expedia.com Introduces US Spanish Language Site

May 28, 2015

Expedia.com Introduces US Spanish Language Site

Customers Can Now Book Flights, Hotels, Cars and Activities in Spanish at Expedia.com/Espanol

BELLEVUE, Washington, May 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Expedia.com®, one of the world’s largest full service travel sites*, introduced a Spanish-language version of its US point of sale. Customers will be able to easily access Expedia.com in Spanish by visiting Expedia.com/Espanol on their computers or mobile devices.

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“We are very pleased to expand the language features of Expedia.com to allow Spanish-speaking customers to navigate our site and book travel more easily,” said John Morrey, Expedia.com vice president and general manager, “Expedia is committed to offering our customers the best user experience to find the best valued vacation packages, flights, hotels, car rentals and more – both in the United States and abroad. With more than 37 million Spanish speakers** in the United States, this was an important step for our business.”

Expedia customer service (1-800-EXPEDIA) also offers 24/7 assistance in Spanish.

Free to join, The Expedia+ Rewards program allows members to earn rewards points when booking hotels, flights, cruises, activities and packages and redeem them on hotels, flights and charity redemptions. Members at the +silver and +gold levels receive benefits from more than 1,400 +VIP Access™ hotels.

About Expedia.com
Expedia.com is one of the world’s largest full service travel sites*, helping millions of travelers per month easily plan and book travel. Expedia.com (http://www.expedia.com/, 1-800-EXPEDIA) aims to provide the latest technology and the widest selection of top vacation destinations, cheap tickets, hotel deals, car rentals, destination weddings, cruise deals and in-destination activities, attractions, services and travel apps. With the Expedia Best Price Guarantee, Expedia.com customers can get the best rates available online for all types of travel.

Expedia, Expedia.com, Expedia Viewfinder, and the Airplane logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners. © 2015 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. CST # 2029030-50

*Based on a comparison of other full-service online travel agencies, defined as those providing booking and services related to air, hotel, cruise, car and activities to a global customer base. Data based on comScore Media Metrix for Expedia, Inc. Sites, Worldwide, Average Monthly Unique Visitors, Oct ’12-Sept ’13.
**According to a 2013 Pew Research Study.

Web site: http://www.expedia.com/

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