Hoffa Invites El Salvador AG Martinez To Washington To Discuss Re-Opening Of Soto Assassination Investigation

February 23, 2015

Hoffa Invites El Salvador AG Martinez To Washington To Discuss Re-Opening Of Soto Assassination Investigation

Hoffa Hopes New Investigation Will Bring Soto Murderers to Justice

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced that General President James P. Hoffa sent a letter to El Salvador Attorney General Luis Antonio Martinez inviting him to the union’s headquarters in Washington D.C., to discuss re-opening the investigation into the assassination of Teamster official Gilberto Soto.

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Hoffa sent Martinez the correspondence after not receiving a response from him to a letter regarding the Soto murder he co-signed with 14 internationally-recognized human rights advocates nearly three months ago. The open letter was published in La Prensa Grafica on Nov. 5, 2014, the tenth anniversary of Soto’s assassination.

In the new letter, Hoffa reiterates that the human rights advocates were requesting that the attorney general “…work cooperatively with the PDDH and independent human rights organizations to identify those who ordered these crimes and those who covered them up.” His letter specifically refers to reports “…that the cover-up included the sexual torture of gang members, while in police custody, in order to extract false and misleading confessions” in the Soto case.

Hoffa is optimistic that he will receive a positive response from the attorney general due to reports from U.S. Rep. James McGovern that Martinez expressed interest in meeting with the Teamster leader. McGovern met with the attorney general shortly after the open letter was published.

“Ten years have passed since Gilberto Soto was murdered in El Salvador and the case still remains unsolved,” Hoffa said. “His family deserves closure, and it is my hope that Attorney General Martinez will agree to re-open the investigation and bring Gilberto’s murderers to justice.”

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.

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Brident Dental & Orthodontics to Open Third Office in Austin, Texas

February 23, 2015

Brident Dental & Orthodontics to Open Third Office in Austin, Texas

Residents Offered Free Dental Screenings and Giveaways at February 23rd Grand Opening Event

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Brident Dental & Orthodontics announced the opening of its newest affiliated office in Austin, Texas at 2400 East Oltorf St. which will offer a full-range of dental and orthodontic services. To celebrate, a grand opening event offering free dental screenings and giveaways will take place on February 23, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

“On behalf of the entire Brident Dental team, we are thrilled to expand our services in Austin and look forward to making high quality, affordable care more accessible to residents of Austin and the surrounding communities,” said Dr. Sam Arava, managing dentist of the new location.

A ribbon cutting ceremony with the Austin Chamber of Commerce will kick off the grand opening festivities at 12:30 p.m. on February 23, 2015. In addition to the free dental screenings, residents can stop in for a tour of the office; as well as refreshments, giveaways and a chance to win one of several raffle prizes.

All of Brident Dental’s services are backed by a unique quality assurance system, which electronically monitors all patient visits, treatments, dental staff and clinical performance to enable high-quality dental care. In addition, Brident Dental accepts most private insurance plans and Medicaid and offers no-interest payment plans.

The new office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on Tuesday. To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, visit www.brident.com or call 1-888-871-8476.

ABOUT BRIDENT DENTAL:
Brident Dental & Orthodontics is an experienced dental service organization, which provides comprehensive business support services to affiliated dental offices owned by licensed dentists, with convenient locations throughout Texas. In addition, we are affiliated with Western Dental, a dental and oral health maintenance organization that provides dental services in over 190 office locations with over 4,000 team members. Being affiliated with this network of dental offices allows us to benefit from the company’s long-standing emphasis on high standards of quality of care, first class training and professional development. The Brident Dental offices are led by Dr. Soumava Sen, who brings over 20 years of experience in practicing dentistry, managing dental offices and leading dental professionals in delivering great quality dental care. For more information, visit www.brident.com.

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(Español) Ismael Cala anuncia su gira “EsCALA a otro nivel”

February 23, 2015

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Kennedy Funding Financial Suspends Lending in the U.S. Virgin Islands

February 23, 2015

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Feb. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kennedy Funding Financial, LLC, one of the world’s largest private lenders, has suspended all lending in the U.S. Virgin Islands, encompassing St. Croix and St. Thomas, citing bureaucratic problems in the territory’s foreclosure process.

“Due to the incredible delays in the foreclosure process, we have decided to join many other U.S.-based lenders in this action,” said Kevin Wolfer, the firm’s CEO, citing the territory’s governmental process and courts. “These delays are preventing lenders from recouping their investment dollars in the islands.

“While the principals of our firm enjoy vacationing in St. Thomas and the other islands, and have found the local people incredibly hospitable, the exorbitant delays in completing a foreclosure process and the inability to even protect and preserve a property when it is being pillaged, we and other lenders have unfortunately been forced to make this difficult decision,” said Wolfer. “Because of the ongoing negative impact on the islands’ financial and real estate markets, it is incumbent upon local officials to correct these problems.”

Kennedy Funding will continue to lend throughout the U.S. and internationally, however. “We will continue to fund loans throughout the Caribbean region—we have recently closed loans in the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic, in fact,” said Wolfer. “We are actively pursuing opportunities and hope to one day resume lending in the U.S. Virgin Islands.”

Kennedy Funding Financial, LLC, one of the largest direct private lenders in the country, specializes in bridge loans for commercial property and land acquisition, development, workouts, bankruptcies, and foreclosures. The principals of the company have closed over $2.5 billion in loans to date. The firm’s creative financing expertise enables the closing of equity-based loans of up to a 70% loan-to-value ratio, from $1 million to more than $50 million, in as little as five days. Kennedy Funding Financial, LLC continues to actively seek new funding opportunities throughout the world.

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Religious Leaders Call for Action, Prayer Feb. 22 for 21 Coptic Christians Beheaded by ISIS

February 20, 2015

Religious Leaders Call for Action, Prayer Feb. 22 for 21 Coptic Christians Beheaded by ISIS

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Dr. Russell Moore, Gabe Lyons, Mark Burnett & Roma Downey Lead Multi-confessional Effort

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Religious leaders from around the nation are calling upon all Christians to allocate a minute of silence on Sunday, February 22, followed by a prayer reflecting upon the memory and for the grieving families of the 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians murdered by the hands of ISIS terrorists.

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A variety of denominational and cultural faith leaders have joined in the efforts, including:

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, President of The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC)/Conela;
Dr. Russell Moore, President of The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC);
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, Award-Winning Television Producers;
Gabe Lyons, Founder of Q Ideas;
James Robison, Founder of LIFE Outreach International;
Johnnie Moore, Speaker, Commentator and Author of “Defying ISIS;”
Mathew D. Staver, Esq., Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel; Dr. Mark Williams, General Overseer of The Church of God;
Dr. Doug Beacham, General Superintendent of The International Pentecostal Holiness Church;
Dr. Glenn Burris, President of The Foursquare Church; and others.

“The Christian faith is the place where conviction marries compassion and truth joins hands with love,” said NHCLC/Conela President Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, who serves as a representative voice for the more than 100 million Hispanic Evangelicals throughout the world.

“We stand convicted and convinced that terror and intolerance cannot, and will not, extinguish the light of God’s grace, truth and love,” Rodriguez continued. “We hope leaders around the world will join us in honoring those who have lost their lives, praying for those suffering, and repudiating all acts of terror.”

A short video available to be played in worship services and gatherings prior to Sunday’s minute of silence is available for download in both English and Spanish at http://21martyrs.com/.

“Persecution of Christians wakes a slumbering Church,” said Q Ideas President Gabe Lyons. “This call to remembrance and prayer reminds us that the blood of the martyrs has always been the seed for a revived Church. May we remain sober-minded and fall to our knees in prayer for God to stir our hearts to obedience.”

Additionally, these leaders are urging President Barack Obama and the United States Congress to do more to specifically address the persecution of Christians by ISIS, Islamic totalitarianism and regimes in the Middle East; and call upon the United Nations to convene a summit on Christian persecution around the world.

“In a time when the world is on fire with the threat of Islamic jihadist extremism and religious persecution, the church must be the people who know how to engage our neighbors with the gospel that reconcile,” said ERLC President Dr. Russell Moore. “At the same time, our government must do its duty, and Christians are right to pray for swift action against this terror. We stand in solidarity with our persecuted brothers and sisters, as the people of the cross.”

For more information, visit http://21martyrs.com/.

FIBRA Prologis Declares Quarterly Distribution

February 20, 2015

FIBRA Prologis Declares Quarterly Distribution

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, declared yesterday, February 19, 2015, a cash distribution of Ps. 154.9 million (approximately US$ 10.4 million), Ps. 0.2441 per Certificado Bursátil Fiduciario Inmobiliario (“CBFI”) (approximately US$ 0.0164 per CBFI) related to the results of the quarter ending December 31, 2014.

The distribution is payable on March 2, 2015 to CBFI holders with an ex-dividend date of February 25, 2015 and a record date of February 27, 2015.

FIBRA Prologis declared distributions, as return of capital, of Ps. 385.0 million (approximately US$27.5 million), Ps. 0.6088 per Certificado Bursátil Fiduciario Inmobiliario (“CBFI”) (approximately US$ 0.0435 per CBFI), related to the results of the period ending December 31, 2014.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2014, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 184 strategically-located logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 31.4 million square feet (2.9 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

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(Español) Fomento de concientización acerca de los estudios clínicos en comunidades multiculturales

February 20, 2015

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(Español) SunEdison y GRID Alternatives anuncian una importante iniciativa de capacitación laboral en el sector de energía solar

February 20, 2015

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NSHMBA Unveils New Strategic Vision To Empower Future Hispanic Business Professionals At Its First Regional Job Fair

February 20, 2015

DALLAS, Feb. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) announced today details of its new strategic plan to address the changing educational and professional needs of young Hispanic business professionals at a press conference during its 2015 NSHMBA Academy & Job Fair in Dallas, Texas. Business professionals, Hispanic educational leaders, corporations, students and members of the media converged as NSHMBA CEO, Manny Gonzalez, explained how the organization is extending its focus to reach beyond the MBA community to undergraduate and high school-level students and other entrepreneurial audiences.

“For 26 years, our work has focused on advancing Hispanic leadership and career opportunities for Hispanic MBAs through higher education and professional development,” said Gonzalez. “While this remains an important directive for our organization, we recognize that in order to significantly improve Hispanic educational attainment, we must reach students earlier. Today we are putting a stake in the ground to assure that Hispanics have the best chance of acquiring the opportunities available in a marketplace where no one is guaranteed a job out of college anymore.”

With Hispanics expected to account for 60 percent of the U.S. population growth between 2005 and 2050, NSHMBA knows that Hispanic success in education and in the labor market is of immediate and long-term importance to the nation’s economy. A key aspect of the organization’s renewed mission is focused on expanding NSHMBA’s current and new programs to undergraduate students through the creation of university chapters. Initially, NSHMBA will be targeting universities in Chicago, Los Angeles and Dallas Ft. Worth.

Since 2004, Texas Christian University’s (TCU) Neeley School of Business has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to NSHMBA members.

“We understand the vital role that quality education plays in unleashing the leadership potential of Hispanic students, so we have formed this long-standing partnership with NSHMBA to support their mission today and in the future,” said LaTanya Johns, Director of Graduate Career Services at the Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University, lead sponsor of the 2015 NSHMBA Academy. “We are proud to be part of the historic unveiling of NSHMBA’s new strategic vision.”

While higher education will remain deeply engrained in NSHMBA’s DNA, the new strategic plan will add an aggressive corporate partners strategy designed to accelerate the community’s advancement through entrepreneurship, internships and corporate placements.

“NSHMBA stakeholders, including more than 350 U.S. corporate partners, have a growing interest for a broader pipeline of Hispanic talent across the overall educational spectrum. These same companies are looking to us for a more efficient and effective way to communicate with candidates,” continued Gonzalez.

One of the ways NSHMBA will connect Hispanic business professionals with its corporate partners is through its mentorship and internship programs – matching mentees and internship applicants with mentors and companies, respectively, in order to thrive in a mutually beneficial relationship with NSHMBA actively involved.

“Our organization’s evolution mirrors what the Hispanic community is experiencing as a whole in our country,” said NSHMBA’s CEO. “It is our obligation as one of the most influential Hispanic groups to expand our values to include the overall community. In doing so, we feel closer to realizing our ultimate goal of becoming the leading catalyst for Hispanic achievement by 2025.”

For more information on NSHMBA, please visit www.nshmba.org.

About the National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Founded in 1988, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) is a national 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting educational excellence, economic and social opportunities for Hispanics. With a national network of 40 local leadership chapters and close to 30,000 members, NSHMBA represents the Hispanic community in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Visit www.nshmba.org.

About the NSHMBA Academy
The NSHMBA Academy is a leadership enrichment program designed to accelerate professional development and support the advancement of Hispanic business professionals. Participants are exposed to a variety of breakout sessions focused on the development and advancement of Hispanic leaders, hosted by prominent experts and executives. The 2015 NSHMBA Academy event takes place Feb. 19 – 21 in Dallas, Texas, thanks to the support of the event’s lead sponsor, the Texas Christian University.

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Pedro Viera, 214.524.7536
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SunEdison and GRID Alternatives Announce Major Solar Workforce Initiative

February 20, 2015

SunEdison and GRID Alternatives Announce Major Solar Workforce Initiative

BELMONT, California, Feb. 20, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy development company, and the SunEdison Foundation, today announced a $5 million contribution to their philanthropic partnership with GRID Alternatives, the nation’s largest non-profit solar installer. Together, the organizations are launching a two-year initiative called RISE to connect the industry’s growing demand for skilled workers with communities that need jobs, and to build a more inclusive solar workforce. Building on the successful 2014 SunEdison and GRID Alternatives partnership to bring more women into the solar industry, the RISE initiative will provide underserved communities with solar job training and job placement through GRID Alternatives’ workforce development program. The $5 million contribution is both financial and in the form of solar panels.

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“This partnership is making solar more accessible for everyone in America. For lower income families, that means lower electricity bills, more money for necessities, and the opportunity to receive valuable job training,” said Ahmad Chatila, President and Chief Executive Officer of SunEdison. “I’m very proud that with this contribution, SunEdison is truly helping the people who need it most.”

The RISE initiative will provide hands-on training and real-world solar installation experience to over 4,000 people across the country. In addition, the initiative will connect job trainees with solar companies looking for skilled workers. As part of the initiative, GRID Alternatives will provide 40 individuals with one-year paid fellowships in GRID Alternatives’ offices around the country through its SolarCorps program, and SunEdison employees will donate over 2,000 hours of their time installing solar systems for low-income families and supporting job-readiness for trainees.

“The solar industry is adding jobs at a rate of more than 20% year over year,” said Erica Mackie, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of GRID Alternatives. “This is an incredible opportunity to connect an industry that needs good people with people that need good jobs, and that’s just what this partnership is doing.”

“The RISE workforce diversity initiative will help put climate policies to work for all Californians, by engaging those communities who need the most help with pollution, energy bills, and job opportunities,” California Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles) said. “GRID Alternatives and SunEdison’s partnership is a model for California – their job training program gives women and members of underserved communities the skills they need to secure jobs in the solar industry.”

“I have no doubt that the RISE initiative’s hands-on training and recruitment program will ensure that there will always be a ready reservoir of local talent as the industry continues to expand,” stated New York State Assembly member Marcos Crespo (D-Bronx). “And with the explosive growth in demand for solar in New York we’ll need these people. New York’s supportive policy environment for solar development and job creation is starting to pay dividends, with the Empire State now ranked 4th nationally in solar jobs. It is particularly encouraging to see that this robust job growth cuts across all income strata, including helping to expand the pool of minorities in the workforce.”

SunEdison and GRID Alternatives are also working with the White House this week to help President Obama meet his goal of installing 100 megawatts of solar capacity on federally assisted housing in a way that provides job training opportunities to the residents of those communities.

Individuals interested in getting more information on the initiative are invited to visit gridalternatives.org/rise.

About SunEdison
SunEdison is the world’s largest renewable energy development company and is transforming the way energy is generated, distributed, and owned around the globe. The company manufactures solar technology and develops, finances, installs, owns and operates wind and solar power plants, delivering predictably priced electricity to its residential, commercial, government and utility customers. SunEdison is one of the world’s largest renewable energy asset managers and provides asset management, operations and maintenance, monitoring and reporting services for its renewable energy customers around the world. Corporate headquarters are in the United States, with additional offices around the world. SunEdison’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SUNE.” To learn more visit www.sunedison.com.

About GRID Alternatives
GRID Alternatives is a non-profit organization that makes renewable energy technology and job training accessible to low-income communities. The organization bring together community partners, volunteers and job trainees to implement solar power and energy efficiency for low-income families, providing energy cost savings, valuable hands-on experience, and a source of clean, local energy. More than 5000 families have benefited from the organization’s work to-date, saving $125 million in lifetime electricity costs, and over 19,000 people have received solar training. GRID Alternatives has ten regional offices and affiliates serving California, Colorado, the New York tri-state region, the mid-Atlantic region, and Tribal communities nationwide. Its international program also provides off-grid solar to rural communities in Nicaragua. For more information, visit www.gridalternatives.org.

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