Kia Motors America Announces April Sales

May 1, 2015

Kia Motors America Announces April Sales

Sharp CUV and Minivan Increases Drive Year-to-Date Sales Up 4.1 Percent; Soul EV Now Available Outside of California

IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced April sales of 53,282 vehicles, led by the U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan and all-new 2016 Sorento CUV, as well as the iconic Soul. Combined sales of the Sorento and Sportage crossovers are up 19.8 percent year-to-date.

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“The all-new Sorento is Kia’s most capable and refined CUV ever, and its early-2015 launch has aligned perfectly with the incredible rise in crossover demand,” said Michael Sprague, Chief Operating Officer and EVP, KMA. “And after winning Motor Trend’s minivan comparison test, earning a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and being named to Ward’s 10 Best Interiors List, sales of the completely redesigned Sedona have taken off and are up more than 400 percent year-to-date.”

Included in the second-best April total in company history are the first retail deliveries of the Soul EV in the state of Georgia.

About Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea, and in 2014 was the #1 ranked mainstream brand according to Strategic Vision’s Total Quality Index. 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 14,000 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.

	MONTH OF APRIL		YEAR-TO-DATE
Model	2015	2014	2015	2014
Rio	2,802	3,214	8,800	12,780
Forte	7,183	7,624	26,691	24,909
Optima	13,666	14,589	50,129	52,104
Cadenza	598	895	2,404	3,390
K900	140	260	409	365
Sportage	4,273	3,530	15,918	12,357
Sorento	9,808	8,536	36,711	31,542
Sedona	3,394	625	11,064	2,164
Soul	11,418	14,403	42,256	47,071
Total	53,282	53,676	194,382	186,682


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* 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.
¹2015 K900 V8 available in select trims and in select markets with limited availability.
²2015 Soul EV in select markets with limited availability.

(Español) IKEA amplia retiro de colchones para cuna debido a riesgo de atrapamiento

May 1, 2015

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(Español) David Osio, CEO de Davos Financial Group, pierde en el intento de frenar demanda judicial de socios expulsados, anuncia el bufete Diaz Reus

May 1, 2015

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Read Conmigo And Infinity Auto Insurance To Give Away 50,000 Free Bilingual Books And Host 31-Day Reading Challenge For Bilingual Literacy Month

May 1, 2015

Read Conmigo And Infinity Auto Insurance To Give Away 50,000 Free Bilingual Books And Host 31-Day Reading Challenge For Bilingual Literacy Month

Read Conmigo helps parents promote the personal and professional importance of being bilingual
in the U.S. by enriching a child’s early academic development through free bilingual reading resources.

LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Read Conmigo, the award-winning bilingual literacy program sponsored by Infinity Auto Insurance, will celebrate Bilingual Literacy Month during the month of May. The program will give away 50,000 free bilingual books and host a 31-Day Bilingual Book Reading Challenge. Read Conmigo encourages parents to play an active role in their children’s development. Research proves that such involvement at an early age is essential to a child’s long-term academic and personal success¹.

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“Through Read Conmigo, we continue to find creative ways to cultivate a lifelong love for reading and highlight the value of being bilingual,” said James Gober, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation, the parent company of Infinity Auto Insurance.

Read Conmigo will commence the festivities at Cardenas Elementary School in Van Nuys, California, with a special event featuring renowned children’s author and illustrator, Laura Lacamara, and Read Conmigo’s award-winning books.

To sign up and participate in the Bilingual Reading Challenge for free, parents and teachers should:

Visit ReadConmigo.org and register for the Read Conmigo program.
Click on the banner for the “31-Day Bilingual Book Reading Challenge” and pledge to read daily to their kids during the month of May.
Follow Read Conmigo and hashtag #bilingualliteracymonth on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, or Instagram (@ReadConmigo) for daily reading suggestions, weekly trivia questions, and chances to win prizes.

Five Grand Prize baskets with the entire Read Conmigo book collection will be awarded at the end of the 31-Day Bilingual Book Reading Challenge. Supporters of Bilingual Literacy Month include got milk? and toma leche, the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE), Centro Latino for Literacy, LA Plaza de la Cultura y Artes, the California Latino School Board Association (CLSBA), the Los Angeles Public Library and family advocates and bloggers Denisse Montalvan (The Orphaned Earring), Gilda Campos (El Tintero de Mamá), Silvia Martinez (Mamá Latina Tips) and SpanglishBaby, among others.

For more information on Bilingual Literacy Month and the 31-Day Bilingual Book Reading Challenge, visit www.ReadConmigo.org.

About the Read Conmigo Bilingual Literacy Campaign
Infinity Auto Insurance is driven to serve others. Read Conmigo represents one of Infinity’s largest investments in the community. By providing parents with bilingual storybooks, apps, and online resources, Read Conmigo bridges the gap for many Hispanic parents who hesitate to read to their children in English or Spanish due to language barriers. The program has already distributed more than 800,000 free books to classrooms and Hispanic families, and receives support from more than 9,200 educators. The campaign also creates opportunities for new Hispanic authors and illustrators. For more information: www.readconmigo.org

¹ NEA and National PTA, http://bit.ly/1IEA3KX, 9/27/13

The Uniquely Personal and Functional 2016 Honda HR-V Goes On Sale May 15 Bringing a Shot of Energy to Growing Entry Crossover Market

May 1, 2015

The Uniquely Personal and Functional 2016 Honda HR-V Goes On Sale May 15 Bringing a Shot of Energy to Growing Entry Crossover Market

Coupe-like style and sportiness blends perfectly with SUV usability to create segment-defining compact crossover

TORRANCE, Calif., May 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With bold and sporty coupe-like styling, SUV versatility, 35 mpg highway fuel economy rating (2WD CVT), and Honda packaging magic, the all-new 2016 Honda HR-V is set to challenge the growing entry crossover market when it hits Honda dealerships nationwide on May 15. The all-new Honda HR-V crossover will deliver incredible value with a long list of standard features and technologies including 17-inch alloy wheels, push-button electric parking brake, rearview camera with guidelines, Pandora^® radio and Bluetooth^® HandsFreeLink^®1 – all for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at just $19,115.

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Available in LX, EX and EX-L Navi trims, the 2016 HR-V is powered by a highly refined and efficient 1.8-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC^® engine producing a peak 141 horsepower² and 127 lb.-ft. of torque³. The engine is paired with one of two efficient and responsive Honda transmissions, a seamless and sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT), available on all models, or an engaging, short-shifting 6-speed manual transmission, available on LX and EX models with 2WD.

The HR-V also targets class-leading safety ratings and features Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure for enhanced frontal collision protection. The HR-V is designed to achieve top safety ratings: an NCAP five-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

2016 HR-V Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings
Trim	Drivetrain	MSRP¹	EPA MPG⁴Ratings (city/ highway/combined)
LX	2WD w/ 6MT	$19,115	25/34/28
LX	2WD w/ CVT	$19,915	28/35/31
LX	AWD w/ CVT	$21,165	27/32/29
EX	2WD w/ 6MT	$21,165	25/34/28
EX	2WD w/ CVT	$21,965	28/35/31
EX	AWD w/ CVT	$23,215	27/32/29
EX-L Navi	2WD w/ CVT	$24,590	28/35/31
EX-L Navi	AWD w/ CVT	$25,840	27/32/29

Developed on the new global platform, the HR-V utilizes a center-mounted fuel tank layout and reconfigurable 2nd-Row Magic Seat^® to deliver voluminous interior space along with a flexible cabin featuring multiple seating/cargo modes. With 100.1 cu.-ft. of passenger space and 58.8 cu.-ft. of cargo volume (LX FWD) with the 2nd-Row seats folded down, the HR-V has space to rival some competitors’ midsize SUV offerings.

The HR-V’s dynamic appearance and sporty, solid stance is aided by its coupe-like cabin shape and bold and powerfully tapered face. Distinctive side contours, including a sharply upswept character line and deeply sculpted lower body flow into a tapered rear fascia that adds to the visual appeal. Concealed rear door handles further enhance the HR-V’s coupe-like appearance.

The equally sporty and sophisticated interior features an expansive, airy cockpit with an abundance of soft-touch materials and premium detailing punctuated by precise bezels, sophisticated stitch lines and up-market brushed chrome and piano black highlights – all fitting its mission as a youthful yet refined personal crossover vehicle. The three-meter driver’s instrument cluster features “floating” illumination rings and Honda’s ECO Assist™ feature, wherein the speedometer illumination changes from white to green depending on current fuel efficiency.

2016 HR-V Key Packaging Specifications
Wheelbase, in.	102.8
Length, in.	169.1
Width, in.	69.8
Height, in.	63.2
Passenger volume, cu. ft.	100.1 (LX), 96.1 (EX, EX-L Navi)
Cargo volume, cu. ft.	24.3 rear seats up (FWD) 23.2 rear seats up (AWD) 58.8 rear seats down (LX FWD) 57.6 rear seats down (LX AWD) 58.8 rear seats down (EX,EX-L Navi FWD) 55.9 rear seats down (EX,EX-L Navi AWD)
Seating capacity	5

Powertrain and Drivetrain
Power comes from a highly refined and responsive 1.8-liter SOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with i-VTEC^® valvetrain, producing a peak 141 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 127 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,300 rpm. The engine is mated to a sporty and fuel-efficient continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Honda “G-design” shift logic, or a slick-shifting 6-speed manual transmission (LX and EX FWD only). The HR-V is available with front-wheel-drive or with Honda’s Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ for outstanding all-weather traction and control.

2016 HR-V Powertrain Specifications Overview
Engine	SOHC i-VTEC^® inline 4-cylinder
Displacement	1.8 liters
SAE Horsepower @ rpm	141 @ 6500
SAE Torque @ rpm (lb.-ft.)	127 @ 4300
Fuel supply system	Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Transmission	CVT or 6-speed manual
Drive System	Front-wheel drive/Real Time AWD
Fuel type	Regular unleaded
Emissions certification (CARB/EPA)	Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV2 ULEV)⁵

Body and Chassis
The HR-V utilizes a unique center-mounted fuel tank layout that enables the 2^nd-Row Magic Seat^® to fold completely flat into the floor, creating a more spacious and versatile interior package. Driving efficiency, handling performance and cabin quietness are further aided by an aerodynamic shape and a lightweight yet rigid body structure with significant noise-insulating materials and design features. The body utilizes Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure for enhanced frontal collision protection, and 27 percent of the body is composed of advanced ultra-high strength steel for improved rigidity that enhances collision-protection, handling response, ride quality and a quiet cabin environment.

Fully independent front and torsion-beam rear suspension systems with amplitude reactive dampers maximize rear seating and cargo space while also providing outstanding handling characteristics and ride quality. Electric Power Steering (EPS) provides a refined and sporty steering feel while minimizing energy requirements. All models feature power-assisted four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Hill Start Assist, an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels and 215/55R17 all-season tires.

2016 HR-V Key Body and Chassis Specifications
Track, F/R, in.	60.4/60.6
Turning diameter, ft.	37.6
Curb Weight, lbs. (FWD 6MT/CVT)	LX: 2888/2902 EX: 2917/2933 EX-L Navi: NA/2947
Curb Weight, lbs. (AWD CVT)	LX: 3062 EX: 3094 EX-L Navi: 3109
Fuel capacity, gal.	13.2
Ground clearance, in. not loaded/loaded	6.7/4.7

Safety and Driver-Assistive Technology
Utilizing advanced safety technologies and design features, including Honda’s next-generation ACE™ body structure, the HR-V is expected to achieve top-class collision safety performance ratings – a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including a GOOD rating in the rigorous IIHS small-overlap frontal collision test.

Standard safety and driver-assistive features include four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist and Hill Start Assist; Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA^®6 electronic stability control system; an Expanded View Driver’s Mirror; a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera⁷; dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; driver and front passenger SmartVent^® side airbags; side-curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions; and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)⁸. Honda LaneWatch^®9 display is included with EX and EX-L Navi trims.

Features and Trims
The HR-V offers a high level of standard equipment for an affordable crossover vehicle, along with a long list of available premium features to accommodate a wide variety of consumer needs. LX and EX trims with front-wheel drive can be equipped with either the 6-speed manual transmission or sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT), and all models can be specified as front-wheel-drive or equipped with Real Time AWD™. Models with Real Time AWD™ are available only with a CVT.

LX comfort and convenience features

17-inch aluminum alloy wheels
Electric parking brake
Rearview camera with guidelines
Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
Cruise control
Steering wheel-mounted controls for audio, cruise control, and Bluetooth^®10 HandsFreeLink^® phone interface
160-watt, 4-speaker AM/FM/CD
USB input¹¹
Bluetooth^® HandsFreeLink^® phone interface
Audio with 5-inch color LCD screen
Auto-off headlights
Auxiliary jack
Cargo area light
ECO Assist with ECON mode
Extendable sunvisors
12-volt power outlets (front/second row)
LED taillights
One-touch turn signals
LED pocket light
Rear heater ducts
Two-speed intermittent windshield wipers
Reverse-linked intermittent rear windshield wiper
60/40 split 2nd-Row Magic Seat^®
Speed-sensitive audio volume control
Power windows and door locks
Expanded View Driver’s Mirror
Floor mats

EX additions

7-inch touchscreen Display Audio¹² connectivity interface
Honda LaneWatch^®Display
180-watt, 6-speaker AM/FM/CD
Pandora^®13 radio compatible
Heated front seats
One-touch power moonroof with tilt feature
Smart Entry and Push-Button Start
Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (CVT only)
Auto-on/off headlights
Fog lights
Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines
Second USB jack
SMS Text Message functionality
Automatic climate control system with air filtration
Rear privacy glass
Heated body-colored side mirrors with turn indicators
Variable intermittent wipers
Lighted vanity mirrors
Chrome interior door handles, speaker rings and air vent trims

EX-L Navi additions

Leather-trimmed seats
Leather steering wheel and leather shift knob
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™¹⁴
SiriusXM^®15 radio, HD Radio™¹⁶ and Honda Digital Traffic
Auto day/night rearview mirror
Roof rails

The 2016 Honda HR-V is covered by a comprehensive 3-year/36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. Additional benefits of ownership include Honda Roadside Assistance, which provides free 24-hour roadside assistance during the 3-year/36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty term. The HR-V was developed by Honda R&D Co. Ltd. in Japan, and will be manufactured at Honda’s eighth and newest auto plant in North America, in Celaya, Mexico.

¹MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) excluding tax, license, registration, $880 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.

²141 horsepower @ 6500 rpm (SAE net)

³127 lb-ft @4300 rpm (SAE net)

⁴Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

⁵LEV2 ULEV (Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle) models as certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

⁶VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle’s course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.

⁷Always visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up; the rearview camera display does not provide complete information about all conditions and objects at the rear of your vehicle.

⁸For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. Please see your Honda dealer for details.

⁹Display accuracy will vary based on weather, size of object and speed, and the display may not show all relevant traffic. The display is not a substitute for your own direct visual assessment of traffic conditions before changing lanes.

¹⁰The Bluetooth^® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.

¹¹The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files. Some USB devices with security software and digital rights-protected files may not work.

¹²The Display Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and streaming from some current [Apple/Android] smartphones. For safety reasons, always launch HondaLink applications or perform any other operation on your phone only when the vehicle is safely parked. State or local laws may limit use of texting feature, and Assist functions may be terminated without notice. Your wireless carrier’s rate plans apply. Please see HondaLink terms and conditions for details.

¹³Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. Used with permission. Compatible with select smartphones. See: www.pandora.com/everywhere/mobile. Not all devices compatible with USB connection. Your wireless carrier’s rate plans apply.

¹⁴The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ is available on EX-L Navi trims in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. (Honda HD Digital Traffic service only available in the United States, except Alaska)

¹⁵SiriusXM services require a subscription after any trial period. If you decide to continue your SiriusXM service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Fees and programming subject to change. XM satellite service is available only to those at least 18 years and older in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. ©2014 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.

¹⁶HD Radio is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation.

Hot on Hillary Clinton’s Trail: Bernie Sanders makes presidential bid for 2016

April 30, 2015

Hot on Hillary Clinton’s Trail: Bernie Sanders makes presidential bid for 2016

NEW YORK, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders steps up to the plate as the contender against former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today with his formal announcement to run for president.

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In spite of Sen. Bernie Sanders doubts’ of Clinton’s political slant on major issues, the tone is obvious that he anticipates a fair fight for the Democratic position and advancing to the General Election based on his stellar approach on topics that average Americans can relate to.

Bet on Bernie Sanders 2016 (formerly known as Ready for Bernie Sanders 2016 PAC) unleashed the red carpet to Sen. Sanders presidential bid with a public display on a ‘Bet on Bernie’ themed billboard in New York, Time Square last week, as reported by New York Daily News in hopes to build up awareness for the New England senator and exploit his roots as a native of Brooklyn, New York.

Supporters from all over the country have pledged their support on social media from the normal civilians to well known celebrities, as Bill Maher, who posted an image and link to an article in regards to the upcoming announcement of Sanders’ presidential bid today.

Bet on Bernie Sanders 2016 chief director Cary Lee Peterson says “We have been here since the beginning and saw this day coming. He’s hands down the people’s choice.”

The independently organized Sanders’ 2016 hybrid PAC encourages people to visit betonbernie.com to get familiar with Sen. Bernie Sanders character, policy, and history as an American political figure. Peterson states that “the website is active for awareness and he hopes to raise awareness for Sanders across the country.”

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Revs. Rodriguez & Moore Call on the U.S. State Department to Reverse Its Decision to Deny a VISA to Iraq’s “Mother Teresa”

April 30, 2015

HOUSTON, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — At the conclusion of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC)/CONEL’s annual meeting this morning, Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of NHCLC/CONEL, and Rev. Johnnie Moore, co-chairman and spokesperson for the organization’s 21 Martyrs Campaign, issued the following statements in response to the U.S. State Department’s denial of a visa to Sister Diana Momeka of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena in Iraq.

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“Our Christian faith must be preached, proclaimed, and protected,” said Rodriguez. “Having invested her life in Iraq, Sister Momeka has preached, proclaimed and served, and now she needs to be protected. We cannot be complacent when our brothers and sisters in Christ are being persecuted around the world.

“In such critical situations, prayer is vital, but following up with action is paramount,” Rodriguez continued. “Through the 21 Martyrs Campaign we are joining leaders together to pray, but we are also urging government officials to do more to specifically address the persecution of Christians by Islamist extremists and call upon the United Nations to convene a summit on Christian persecution around the world.”

According to Moore, since her own displacement at the hands of ISIS, along with 50,000 other Christians from the Iraqi city of Qaraqosh, Momeka has tirelessly taken care of thousands of displaced Christians, Yazidis, other minorities and displaced Muslims.

“Sister Momeka is a gift to the world and a humanitarian whose work reminded me – when I met her in Iraq – of Mother Teresa,” said Moore, author of “Defying ISIS” and a key partner with the 21 Martyrs Campaign. “It is incomprehensible to me that the State Department would not be inviting Momeka on an official visit to the United States, as opposed to barring her from entry. She is an example of the best of faith at a time where religion is being used to cause so much harm.

“Iraq’s Christians have faced the threat of eradication by ISIS,” Moore added. “Reports of threats, extortion, imprisonment, sexual trafficking, forced conversions, and executions are abundant. The Christian population in Iraq has declined by 90 percent in the last decade and vibrant Christian populations in cities like Mosul have been entirely eliminated, not to mention the destruction of myriad churches. Why would the United States not welcome one of those whose faith persists in the face of this terror and whose compassion calls us also to compassion? This is a shameful decision that should be immediately reversed. I truly hope it was just a mistake.”

Through the 21 Martyrs Campaign, NHCLC/CONEL has joined with religious leaders from around the nation to call upon all Christians to pray for and stand against religious persecution worldwide.

The campaign is named for the 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians murdered in February 2015 at the hands of ISIS terrorists. Following the horrendous act, NHCLC/CONEL called for churches around the globe to allocate a minute of silence followed by a prayer reflecting upon the memory of those killed and for their grieving families.

NHCLC/CONEL is the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization. It serves as a representative voice for the more than 100 million Hispanic Evangelicals assembled in over 40,000 U.S. churches and another 500,000 congregations spread throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora. For additional information, visit http://www.nhclc.org.

Gov. Mike Huckabee Stresses Importance of Religious Liberty in America at International Gathering of Hispanic Evangelicals

April 30, 2015

Gov. Mike Huckabee Stresses Importance of Religious Liberty in America at International Gathering of Hispanic Evangelicals

More than 1,000 Christian leaders assemble for
Annual NHCLC/CONEL Convention in Houston

HOUSTON, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Gov. Mike Huckabee, presumed 2016 Republican presidential candidate, addressed more than 1,000 Latino Evangelical leaders as the featured speaker at the evening awards dinner at The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC)/CONEL annual convention in Houston, Texas.

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“The person I am going to introduce to you is a great friend,” said Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of NHCLC/CONEL, in introducing Gov. Huckabee from the platform. “He understands with hard work and a good value system you can live the American dream. He is a born-again Christian, who loves Jesus and he is a champion of many of our causes.”

Alluding to the oral arguments regarding same-sex marriage heard by the Supreme Court on April 28, Gov. Huckabee spoke to the critical protection of religious liberty.

“All of our ancestors came to this country hoping for something that we have been uniquely given and that is liberty—religious liberty. And it is under assault,” Gov. Huckabee said. “May I say to you that I respect the courts, but the Supreme Court is only that – the supreme of the courts. But it is not the Supreme Being…the court cannot change what God has created.”

Gov. Huckabee shared a story of meeting Dmitri, a man who left the Soviet Union in 1988, just one year before the fall of The Berlin Wall. When asked about why he left, the man said it was because his government lied to him.

“I wish more people appreciated their freedom – what freedom really means from the heart of someone who knew what it was like to live without it,” said Gov. Huckabee. “God has given us, by His grace, the opportunity to be the preservers of this Republic – not so we could selfishly take from it, but rather give to it.”

Gov. Huckabee challenged attendees to pray for our country every day.

“We owe it to our children and grandchildren to give them a world that is not falling apart but one that we are working to put back together,” he said. “The one thing we need to do every night of our lives is get on our knees and thank God we live in a country where people are trying hard to get in and not trying to get out of.”

In addition to Gov. Huckabee’s address, a number of key issues were also discussed during an afternoon press conference, including:

Higher Standards of Education
The NHCLC/CONEL’s education directive advocates for Latino student success from preschool through graduate school by resourcing and activating families, churches and communities. Because each student is created in the image of God and deserves a high quality education, NHCLC/CONEL creates education resources and events, which promote discussion and action.

“What we need is to raise the standards across the board,” said Dr. Carlos Campo, NHCLC/CONEL education directive leader and founder of the Faith & Education Coalition. “We must begin a new narrative. It is now time to prepare our students effectively for life, for college and for being a citizen in this country. We must raise the standards in the classroom, church and in the home.”

NHCLC/CONEL education initiatives and resources are found online at www.faithandeducation.com, alongside links to Christian university and seminary partners.

21 Martyrs Religious Persecution Campaign
Named for the 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians murdered on February 2015 by the hands of ISIS terrorists, the NHCLC/CONEL 21 Martyrs Campaign joins religious leaders from around the nation to call upon all Christians to pray for and stand against religious persecution worldwide.

“NHCLC/CONEL is an organization that knows what it is like to be a minority,” said Johnnie Moore, author of “Defying ISIS” and a key partner with the 21 Martyrs Campaign. “And these religious groups are minorities in their countries. Populations that survived Genghis Kahn now face eradication because of ISIS.”

Moore went on to challenge the Church to educate itself, raise its voice and put unrelenting pressure on leaders of influence, provide humanitarian assistance – and most of all, to pray.

Liberty Tax Franchise Giveaway
John Hewitt, founder and president of Liberty Tax, announced it is partnering with NHCLC/CONEL to give 20 fully funded business franchises away in an effort to provide an opportunity to 20 Latino entrepreneurs.

TBN Salsa Launch
Scheduled to debut in 38 markets across the U.S. on June 1, 2015, the Convention provided a platform for NHCLC/CONEL and Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN), the world’s largest Christian television network, to announce the launch of TBN Salsa. This joint venture 24-hour affinity network will be geared toward second- and third-generation Hispanics who have embraced their culture but have let go of the Spanish language, as well as non-Hispanic viewers who enjoy the unique warmth, passion and flavor of the Latino-American culture and faith community.

In response to Rev. Rodriguez’ expressed desire to reach subsequent generations of Latinos with the Gospel, TBN Vice President Matthew Crouch said, “This is an incredible opportunity to reach tens of millions more individuals and families with programming that is engaging, inspirational, and impacts lives.”

A full list of sessions and press conferences for the remainder of the Convention and further media information can be found at http://alarryross.com/newsroom/nhclc/2015nhclcconvention/.

AT&T Completes Acquisition of Nextel Mexico

April 30, 2015

AT&T Completes Acquisition of Nextel Mexico

MEXICO CITY, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — AT&T¹has completed its acquisition of companies operating under the name Nextel Mexico from NII Holdings, Inc., including spectrum licenses, network assets, retail stores and subscribers in Mexico, for $1.875 billion, less approximately $427 million of net debt and other adjustments.

Earlier this year, AT&T acquired Mexican wireless provider Iusacell. AT&T will integrate Iusacell and Nextel into one company focused on bringing more choices, better service and faster mobile Internet speeds to more locations throughout Mexico. AT&T plans to create the first-ever North American Mobile Service area, which will cover more than 400 million consumers and businesses in Mexico and the United States.

Thaddeus Arroyo, Chief Executive Officer for AT&T Mexico, LLC and Iusacell, will lead the combined company.

Mexico is the second-largest economy in Latin America and has a growing middle class. This economic strength, combined with Mexico’s close geographic, economic and cultural ties to the U.S., make it an attractive place for AT&T to invest.

AT&T’s acquisition of Nextel Mexico was approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, which is overseeing the restructuring of NII Holdings. It was also approved by Mexico’s telecom regulator IFT (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones). Swift action by IFT, aided by recent regulatory reform by the Mexican government, has created a positive climate for AT&T to invest significantly in Mexico.

¹AT&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 of people and businesses around the globe stay connected through leading wireless, high-speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. We’re helping people mobilize their worlds with state-of-the-art communications, entertainment services and amazing innovations like connected cars and devices for homes, offices and points in between. Our U.S. wireless network offers customers the nation’s strongest LTE signal and the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network. We offer the best global wireless coverage.* We’re improving how our customers stay entertained and informed with AT&T U-verse^® TV and High Speed Internet services. And businesses worldwide are serving their customers better with AT&T’s mobility and highly 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 United States carriers’ LTE. Signal strength claim based ONLY on average LTE signal strength. LTE not available everywhere.

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People en Espanol Names the 50 Most Beautiful Hispanic Celebrities of 2015

April 30, 2015

unknown — People en Espanol Names the 50 Most Beautiful Hispanic Celebrities of 2015

People en Espanol Names the 50 Most Beautiful Hispanic Celebrities of 2015

This year’s list includes Eva Longoria, Ryan Guzman, Gina Rodriguez and Sofia Carson, among others

NEW YORK, April 30, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The annual People en Espanol “50 Most Beautiful” issue, on sale now, features the hottest and freshest faces in Hispanic entertainment. Spanning the most popular names in music, TV, film and telenovelas, this year’s Bellos shoots are inspired in the four elements: water, fire, air and earth. The cover features international singing sensation Chayanne, actress/producer Eva Longoria, telenovela star actress Kate del Castillo and TV presenter Alejandra Espinoza.

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Among the new faces on this year’s list is Jane the Virgin actress Gina Rodriguez. During her interview for the issue, the actress shared her thoughts on beauty. “You don’t have to get naked to be beautiful and sexy, you don’t have to reconstruct your looks to fit into society, you don’t. You make society fit into you,” says Rodriguez to the magazine. Other new faces in the issue include singer Becky G, Orange is the New Black actress Dasha Polanco, and Disney Channel’s Sofia Carson, among others.

Returning to the Bellos this year are the beautiful and talented Sofia Vergara, Reggaeton star Daddy Yankee, and actor William Levy, among others. Bachata singer Leslie Grace gets double beauty treatment this year. Not only is she featured on the Bellos list, she is also on the cover of the magazine’s English-language insert CHICA: Trends for the New Latina. In the issue, Grace attributes her beauty secrets to her mom. “I’ve been very fortunate to count on my mom who has been in the beauty world for 38, 40 years. She is very involved in my look,” she states.

For exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of People en Espanol’s “50 Most Beautiful” 2015 shoots and interviews, visit www.PeopleEnEspanol.com. Starting May 1st, PeopleEnEspanol.com will be featuring photo galleries and interviews of behind-the-scenes moments of this year’s “50 Most Beautiful”.

Also, be sure to watch the live coverage of People en Espanol’s “50 Most Beautiful” 2015 Gala in NYC on www.PeopleEnEspanol.com on Tuesday, May 12th at 8:30 p.m. Catch the magazine’s cover stars and other beautiful celebrities live as they arrive on the red carpet.

To see the complete list of celebrities featured on this year’s “50 Most Beautiful” issue, pick up a copy of the magazine today.

Readers are invited to join the #50MasBellos conversation through the social media content hub at http://www.peopleenespanol.com/bellossocial.

About People en Espanol:

PEOPLE en Espanol was launched in 1996 as a special issue, and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 11 times a year, PEOPLE en Espanol reaches an audience of 6.9 million every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE en Espanol delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today’s Hispanics in the U.S. The brand’s social media footprint includes 1,200,000 followers on Twitter and over 3,500,000 fans on Facebook. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.PEOPLEEnEspanol.com.

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