Amscot to celebrate Hialeah branch open house on Saturday, February 21st, while supporting local non-profit organization

February 18, 2015

Amscot to celebrate Hialeah branch open house on Saturday, February 21st, while supporting local non-profit organization.

HIALEAH, Fla., Feb. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Amscot is set to celebrate the open house of its Hialeah branch on Saturday, February 21st from noon to 2 p.m. at 2851 West 68^th Street in Hialeah. As part of the open house celebration, Amscot will be donating $500 to Parent to Parent of Miami, a Community Parent Resource Center that serves Miami-Dade and Monroe county parents of children with disabilities to help them become better prepared to meet the needs of their children.

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In addition to supporting Parent to Parent, the open house event will also offer an array of activities for families. There will be radio station giveaways from Y100 FM and Mega 94.9 FM as they broadcast live from Amscot’s parking lot. Free refreshments and lunch from Palomilla Grill will be provided and there will be giveaways from MetroPCS. An Amscot recruiter will be on hand to talk about the many exciting career opportunities available with Amscot.

The Child Rescue Network will be on hand for a free kid’s fingerprinting program. Their Safety ID Program will weigh and measure kids, take a thumbprint and photograph and give parents a laminated Safety ID Card to put in their wallets. These valuable tools save lives and can help quickly reunite a lost child with his family.

All Amscot branches are open 365 days a year, providing convenient access to financial services. Amscot offers check cashing, electronic bill payment, money transfer services, prepaid cards, notary services, cash advances, ATMs, copying and faxing service. Additionally, a consumer can obtain money orders with no purchase fees – no other purchase is necessary for a customer to be able to purchase a money order for free.

Founded in 1989, Amscot employs more than 1,700 associates who work at the company’s 240 retail branches and at the company’s corporate headquarters in Tampa. Amscot operates branches in 20 Florida counties. The company has retail locations in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Polk, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Sarasota, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Volusia, Brevard, Marion, Citrus, Flagler, Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

Heart Health Month: One Of 12 Reasons To Enjoy California Strawberries

February 18, 2015

Heart Health Month: One Of 12 Reasons To Enjoy California Strawberries

Available Year-Round, Strawberries are a Delicious Way to Boost Daily Nutrition, Make Dishes Tastier, and More

WATSONVILLE, Calif., Feb. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — February is Heart Health Month and just one of many reasons to add heart-healthy foods like strawberries to the daily diet. According to research, strawberries may play an important role in helping to reduce the risk of heart disease.

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“Strawberries are always at the top of the list of foods I highly recommend for packing the most nutrition into everyday meals, especially when considering cardiovascular health,” said Sylvia Klinger, MS, RD, LDN, and founder of Hispanic Food Communications Inc. “It’s an easy sell with their versatility and naturally sweet taste.”

In addition to promoting heart health, the reasons to enjoy California strawberries are countless. To encourage healthier eating this month, and every month of the year, the California Strawberry Commission is focused on promoting the following 12 reasons to enjoy strawberries:

Reason #1 – High in vitamin C (more than oranges) and may boost immunity.
Reason #2 –May reduce the risk of heart disease, according to studies.
Reason #3 – Considered a superfruit with loads of antioxidants and anthocyanins.
Reason #4 – Grown by caring strawberry farmers who use sustainable farming practices.
Reason #5 – Nationally celebrated and voted America’s favorite fruit.
Reason #6 – Versatile and can be added to savory and sweet dishes.
Reason #7 – Vibrant and juicy for summer snacking and entertaining.
Reason #8 – Grown to perfection along the California coast in ideal growing conditions.
Reason #9 – Loved by kids and ideal for back to school lunches.
Reason #10 – Ideal for adding appeal to holiday dishes and special occasions.
Reason #11 – Low in sugar, naturally sweet with only 45 calories per cup.
Reason #12 – Available year-round and easy to freeze.

#12Reasons Social Media Campaign & Giveaway

To celebrate the many reasons to enjoy California strawberries, new strawberry recipes and giveaways will be regularly shared on www.californiastrawberries.com and California Strawberries’ social media pages, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To enter this month’s giveaway, and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card, visit the 12 Reasons campaign landing page.

For more information and healthy recipes that celebrate strawberries, such as the below heart healthy recipe, visit www.californiastrawberries.com.

Grilled Salmon with Strawberry Ginger Salsa

This award-winning recipe serves up salmon with a sweet and savory fresh salsa.

Serves: 6

Ingredients

Salsa:
Prepare at least one hour ahead.
1 English or seedless cucumber, finely chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. cilantro, cut into strips
3-4 tbsp. seasoned rice wine vinegar
2 cups fresh California strawberries, hulled and diced small
1 yellow pepper

Sauce:
1 stick unsalted butter
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
6 Salmon fillets (or fish of your choice), skinless

Directions
Mix cucumbers, green onion, cilantro, yellow pepper and vinegar. Cover and chill at least one hour. Just before serving, add strawberries. In a small saucepan melt butter with garlic over low heat. Stir in honey, soy sauce and lemon juice and cook 2 minutes, set aside. Prepare a charcoal grill, when ready brush sauce on salmon pieces and place on a well-oiled fish grilling rack. Place rack over coals about 4 inches from fire and grill approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Brush with the sauce again after turning, and again when done. Transfer to warm platter and top with salsa.

Diabetes Exchanges: Fruit 0.25, Other Carbohydrate 0.25, Lean Meat 4, Fat 4

About the California Strawberry Commission
The California Strawberry Commission is a state government agency charged with conducting research to support California’s strawberry industry. With an emphasis on sustainable farming practices, the commission works with strategic partners focusing on production and nutrition research, food safety training and education, marketing and communications, trade relations and public policy.

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Seaborne Airlines to Launch Service between San Juan and Anguilla

February 18, 2015

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Seaborne Airlines is pleased to announce the addition of non-stop service between San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) to Clayton J. Lloyd International airport on the island of Anguilla (AXA), with service starting on April 30, 2015. With the addition of Anguilla, Seaborne will now serve 16 destinations throughout the Caribbean. This is as many destinations as was offered at San Juan before Seaborne established a hub there.

Anguilla passengers can use Seaborne Airlines for seamless connections with the carrier’s portfolio of partner airlines. Flights will also be marketed by American Airlines via codeshare, and will be available for sale on all American Airlines distribution channels, including AA.com. Additional Seaborne connecting partners include Air Europa, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, and United Airlines. In aggregate, Seaborne and the carrier’s partners offer non-stop service to 32 destinations in the Americas and Europe from San Juan. Seaborne’s expanding network out of San Juan has helped solidify San Juan’s position as the Caribbean’s largest hub.

“We are excited to help facilitate travel to the beautiful island of Anguilla with Seaborne’s un-paralleled customer service,” said Gary Foss, CEO and President of Seaborne Airlines, “the service would not have been possible without the support of The Puerto Rico Tourism Company and the Anguilla Tourism Board. We thank them for their support.”

Seaborne’s service into Anguilla will launch on April 30, 2015, and operate three times weekly. Service will operate on Seaborne’s fleet of Saab 340 aircraft, comfortably configured with 34 seats, two pilots, and a flight attendant. Details of Seaborne’s schedule into Anguilla is provided below:

Origin	Destination	Departure	Arrival	Days of Week
San Juan (SJU)	Anguilla (AXA)	1:00 pm	2:05 pm	Thu, Sat, Sun
Anguilla (AXA)	San Juan (SJU)	2:50pm	3:55pm	Thu, Sat, Sun

About Seaborne Airlines

Seaborne Airlines has been operating in the Caribbean for over 20 years, carrying more than 2.5 million customers safely. With over 1,500 monthly departures to 15 airports, Seaborne serves San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, St. Thomas airport and seaplane base, St. Croix airport and seaplane base, Tortola, Dominica, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint Maarten, St. Kitts, Nevis, La Romana, Punta Cana, and Santo Domingo. All flights operate with two pilots and two engines under Federal Air Regulation Part 121, the strictest code of the US Federal Air Regulation governing air travel.

New York City Now Benefits From The Gold Standard In Fighting Child Abuse

February 18, 2015

New York City Now Benefits From The Gold Standard In Fighting Child Abuse

NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Safe Horizon, the nation’s largest victim services agency, has opened a new Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in the Bronx, with significant support from the de Blasio Administration. This center will be staffed by experts from Safe Horizon, the Administration for Children’s Services, the New York Police Department, the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, the New York City Law Department and Montefiore Medical Center. Together, this team of experts will investigate and respond to the most serious cases of sexual and severe physical child abuse in the Bronx.

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The NYC Administration for Children’s Services investigates more than 50,000 reports of suspected child abuse and neglect every year across New York City. The Child Advocacy Center model is a proven, effective approach to investigating and responding to allegations of severe child abuse and neglect, bringing together various disciplines necessary to the process and helping children heal. It ensures children’s safety, addresses their physical injuries and emotional trauma, and brings abusers to justice. In 2015, The Bronx CAC will see an estimated 2,000 of the most serious cases of child abuse in the borough. It will likely be one of the CACs with the highest volume in the country.

“Together with our government partners, we’ve realized the vision of having a Child Advocacy Center in every borough. Abused children in all of New York City will now receive the absolute best care available,” said Safe Horizon CEO Ariel Zwang. The organization will be the only one in the country to operate five CACs in an urban setting where all responding agencies are under one roof.

As stated by Teresa Huizar, Executive Director of National Children’s Alliance, “We are thrilled to see the expansion of the Child Advocacy Center model and to know that more children in need will ultimately be served. As the accrediting body for Child Advocacy Centers, we are committed to working with Safe Horizon and the over 770 other Child Advocacy Centers across the nation to ensure best practices are shared, training and support are provided, and advocacy at the highest level is offered on behalf of children in need.”

New York City’s CACs are places of hope and healing for abused children. Safe Horizon has implemented a brief mental health intervention developed by Yale University Child Study Center, the Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI). Over 1,000 children have completed CFTSI at a Safe Horizon CAC since 2008, resulting in significant reductions of their suffering and traumatic symptoms.

About Safe Horizon
Safe Horizon empowers victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking to move from crisis to confidence – touching the lives of 250,000 New Yorkers every year. www.safehorizon.org

Safe Horizon's leads city in establishing Child Advocacy Centers in all NYC.

The Bronx CAC waiting room was designed to be inviting to children. Staff painted a mural of a tree and are asking visitors to write a message of hope on paper leaves.

The jail cell where suspects are held for arrest processing before being moved to central booking to await arraignment. Alleged offenders are brought into the facility through a separate entrance so that they never have to interact with their victims.

CONTACT:
Communications Department | [email protected]
t. 212-577-7709 | c. 646-306-1136

Multicultural Marketing Experts Release ‘1+1=3 Changing The Equation With The Booming Hispanic Market’

February 17, 2015

Multicultural Marketing Experts Release ‘1+1=3 Changing The Equation With The Booming Hispanic Market’

DALLAS and NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dieste, Inc., recognized multicultural marketing and advertising specialists, have released their first book, 1+1=3 Changing The Equation With The Booming Hispanic Market.

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The book provides a unique view of Hispanic life in the U.S., sharing Dieste’s expertise as an innovator in the field for multicultural marketing. “I couldn’t put 1+1=3 down until I was done, and then whipped off a dozen action items that came directly from it. This is a must-read for anyone addressing the Hispanic market (and virtually any other)!” said Len Schlesinger, Baker Foundation Professor at Harvard Business School.

The book also dedicates several chapters to myth busting, highlighting that much of what some believe about U.S. Hispanic culture just isn’t so. Many American businesses get caught up in these misconceptions, which may lead to costly mistakes. Chapters provide ideas and advice on how to unlock the potential of the Hispanic market and avoid landmines.

“Amidst a world of danger and concern, there is one irrefutable trend that should give Americans confidence and hope – the emergence of promising and young multicultural majority in America. Dieste has accurately captured the economic, cultural and brainpower trends, which suggest America’s best days are ahead of us,” said Henry Cisneros, founder and Chairman of Cityview.

http://www.oneplusonethebook.com.

About Dieste, Inc.

Dieste, Inc, the company for the new multicultural connected age, develops creative solutions and services to grow our clients’ businesses. As an innovator in our field and the most awarded agency in its class, Dieste is a three-time Ad Age Multicultural Agency of the Year winner. We are at the crossroads of technology, design and addressability, and our work spans from business consulting and product innovation to mobile/social communications, e-commerce and brand development. Dieste was established in 1995 and is part of the DAS Group of Companies. Dieste is located in New York, NY and Dallas, TX. For more information: www.dieste.com.

About The DAS Group of Companies

The DAS Group of Companies, a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), is a global group of marketing services companies. DAS includes over 200 companies in the following marketing disciplines: specialty, PR, healthcare, CRM, events, promotional marketing, branding and research. Operating through a combination of networks and regional organizations, DAS serves international, regional, national and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.

Contact:
Carla Eboli
214-259-8039
[email protected]

Xoom Announces Instant Deposit and Cash Pickup Services with Banco Agricola, the Largest Bank in El Salvador

February 17, 2015

Xoom Announces Instant Deposit and Cash Pickup Services with Banco Agricola, the Largest Bank in El Salvador

Money can be deposited instantly into any Banco Agricola account, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Xoom Corporation (NASDAQ: XOOM), a leading digital money transfer provider, and Banco Agricola, the largest bank in El Salvador, have collaborated to offer instant bank deposits to all Banco Agricola accounts, as well as a cash pickup service. These new services allow Xoom customers to instantly send money directly into any Banco Agricola account or have recipients pick up cash at more than 80 Banco Agricola locations throughout El Salvador.

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“Xoom is committed to providing ‘instant’ services, and we’re pleased to launch instant deposit with the largest bank in El Salvador,” said Julian King, Xoom’s Senior Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Development. “People can choose from two convenient ways to send money — instant deposit or cash pickup. Through our collaboration with Banco Agricola, customers can rest assured that their loved ones can receive money without waiting or having to be mindful of cut-off times. Xoom customers can send 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year from their computer, mobile phone, or tablet.”

Xoom customers can send money for cash pickup at any Banco Agricola location, which are generally open Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To send money to El Salvador, customers can log in to https://www.xoom.com/el-salvador/send-money 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from any internet connected device. From there, they can quickly and easily deposit money or send cash to any Banco Agricola location.

About Xoom
Xoom is a leading digital money transfer provider that enables consumers to send money to and pay bills for family and friends around the world in a secure, fast and cost-effective way, using their mobile phone, tablet or computer. During the 12 months ended December 31, 2014, Xoom’s more than 1.2 million active customers sent approximately $6.9 billion with Xoom. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and can be found online at www.xoom.com.

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National Pork Board to Delight Consumers with Unique, Healthy and Flavorful Pork-inspired Recipes at the 2015 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE

February 17, 2015

National Pork Board to Delight Consumers with Unique, Healthy and Flavorful Pork-inspired Recipes at the 2015 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE

Celebrity Chefs Doreen Colondres and Jose Mendin will serve as pork ambassadors at
the nation’s largest food festival

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As food enthusiasts from across the country prepare to descend upon Miami for the 2015 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF), the National Pork Board is preparing to serve up flavorful and unexpected pork-inspired surprises at the Festival, the nation’s largest of its kind.

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The event runs from Thursday, February 19 through Sunday, February 22, 2015. The National Pork Board will participate in three signature events:

Goya Foods’ Swine & Wine presented by the National Pork Board hosted by Marc Forgione, where the organization will introduce its first ever “National Pork Board Critics’ Choice Award“.
Fun and Fit as a Family sponsored by Carnival featuring Goya Kidz Kitchen. Celebrity Chef Doreen Colondres will feature a LIVE interactive food demonstration in the Whole Foods Market Food Lab with pork as the main protein.
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Meatopia: The Q Revolution presented by Creekstone Farms hosted by Guy Fieri curated by Josh Ozersky — an event the National Pork Board will serve as a pork sponsor.

“The Festival brings together a diverse multicultural audience – from food experts and chefs to those who just enjoy trying new things – and provides the perfect setting to showcase the wide variety of delicious and healthy pork-inspired recipes,” said Jose de Jesus, director of multicultural marketing at the National Pork Board. “It also introduces consumers to the versatility and joy of cooking with pork.”

The following delicious pork-inspired recipes and activation will be featured at the SOBEWFF events:

Fun and Fit as a Family – the event is all about kids and having fun with food. Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Parrot Jungle from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Celebrity Chef Doreen Colondres will host a fun-filled, LIVE demonstration in the Whole Foods Market Food Lab from 1:30 p.m. – 2: 30 p.m., where kids will prepare two pork-inspired recipes alongside her.
Participating children will turn into “Little Pork Gurus” (or “Pequenos Sabios del Sabor” in Spanish), an extension of the National Pork Board’s Sabios del Sabor ongoing Hispanic campaign, which promotes the versatility and nutritional benefits of pork, as well as inspirational and delicious recipes options.
Recipes designed exclusively for the event by Chef Doreen Colondres: Pork Pita Pizza and Orange Honey Pork Meatballs. Recipes available at PorkTeInspira.com/recetas.

Meatopia: The Q Revolution – this is a meat lover’s dream and the National Pork Board is planning a takeover as a pork sponsor of the event. Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Delano Hotel from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Goya Foods’ Swine & Wine presented by the National Pork Board hosted by Marc Forgione – this is the biggest celebration of pork during the Festival. Sunday, February 22, 2015 at The Biltmore Hotel from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Swine & Wine exclusively features pork dishes prepared by more than 20 acclaimed chefs.
“The 2015 National Pork Board Critics’ Choice Award” – 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place – will be presented to the best pork dish, judged by National Pork Board Ambassadors Chef Doreen Colondres of The Kitchen Doesn’t Bite and Chef Jose Mendin of The Pubbelly Restaurant Group. In addition, other distinguished chefs and celebrities will serve as judges, including acclaimed Chef Juan Mari Arzak, Goya Foods’ Executive Chef Fernando Desa, Chef James Tahhan of Telemundo “Un Nuevo Dia,” Marc Forgione, restaurateur and Food Network Iron Chef, and Raul De Molina, host of Univision’s “El Gordo y La Flaca.”
The National Pork Board will also host an entertainment and social media lounge at the event, Chef Colondres and Chef Mendin, together with a promotional team will be on hand to engage attendees with Pork wisdom and give-aways to dare attendees express, share and celebrate Pork as true flavor gurus.
Chef Jose Mendin of The Pubbelly Restaurant Group has developed a Braised Pork Pastelon recipe for PorkTeInspira.com, the National Pork Board’s Spanish-language website. The recipe will be added to the Pubbelly restaurant menu during the week of the Festival. Recipe available at PorkTeInspira.com/recetas.

The 14^th annual edition of SOBEWFF, America’s favorite wine and culinary extravaganza, will once again benefit Florida International University’s (FIU) Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center. To date, the Festival has raised more than $20 million for the School. Tickets for these select events and others are available at www.sobefest.com, and via phone at 877-762-3933.

For more information on National Pork Board, including new recipes, information on choice and lean cuts, health and safety information, cooking tips and promotions, visit PorkTeInspira.com. To join the conversation, like our Facebook page at Facebook.com/PorkTeInspira, and follow us on Twitter.com/PorkTeInspira and Instagram @PorkTeInspira, using #SabiosDelSabor.

The National Pork Board has partnered with Beeler Pork and Hormel Foods for the pork contribution of this sponsorship.

About National Pork Board
The National Pork Board has responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. Through a legislative national Pork Checkoff, pork producers invest $0.40 for each $100 value of hogs sold. Importers of pork products contribute a like amount, based on a formula. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, technology, swine health, pork safety and environmental management. For more information, visit Pork.org.

PorkTeInspira.com is a resource of pork information and inspiration, including mouthwatering recipes, nutritional content of pork, choice cuts, health and safety information and cooking tips.

FAU Polls Finds Hispanics Support Obama’s Cuba Policy, Favor Expanding Trade, Re-establishing Diplomatic Relations

February 17, 2015

FAU Polls Finds Hispanics Support Obama’s Cuba Policy, Favor Expanding Trade, Re-establishing Diplomatic Relations

Republicans More Likely to Visit than Democrats

BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanics earning the highest incomes were most likely to support lifting the U.S. embargo with Cuba and were most optimistic that it would lead to regime change, according to the latest survey conducted by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in the College of Business.

Overall, Hispanics support lifting the embargo, with 43 percent in favor, 24 percent opposed and 33 percent undecided. Among those earning under $25,000, 24.1 percent opposed the embargo. Opposition to the embargo rises to 41.9 percent of those earning $25,000 to $75,000, while 67.8 percent earning more than $75,000 opposed it. Highest income earners also were most optimistic that lifting the embargo would lead to regime change (64.5 percent).

A majority of all Hispanics surveyed (73 percent) were in favor of re-establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba and in favor of unrestricted travel to Cuba (61 percent). Overall, expanding trade with Cuba was favored by 68 percent of respondents, including 87.1 percent of highest income earners ($75,000-plus). Republicans are most likely to visit Cuba (56.8 percent), while only 38.5 percent of Democrats said they are likely to visit.

“A plausible explanation for the support of high income earners to lift the embargo could be the vision of investing in Cuba,” said Monica Escaleras, director of BEPI. “Young respondents as well as high-income earners might see lucrative opportunities, perhaps opening businesses in Cuba.”

The Cuba poll was part of a monthly survey by BEPI of consumer optimism among Hispanics, which rose to a new high of 100.69, up from 86.4 in December, the highest level since FAU started calculating the index in August 2014. The survey was conducted nationally from Jan. 1 through Jan. 31. The polling sample consisted of 500 Hispanics with a margin of error of +/- 4.33 percent and a 95 percent confidence level.

For more information, visit www.business.fau.edu/bepi or contact Monica Escaleras at 561-297-1312 or [email protected].

MEXICANICOS Comes To Discovery En Espanol Showcasing The World’s Most Imaginative Hot Rods And Limousines

February 17, 2015

Mexicanicos 1 — Martín Vaca and his team, protagonists of Discovery en Español’s new series. MEXICÁNICOS premieres Monday, March 2 at 10PM.

Martín Vaca and his clients, Jesús and Francisco Elizalde, son of Mexican singer Lalo “El Gallo” Elizalde. MEXICÁNICOS, Mondays at 10PM.

MEXICANICOS Comes To Discovery En Espanol Showcasing The World’s Most Imaginative Hot Rods And Limousines

The new series stars Mexico’s legendary restorer and mechanic Martin Vaca, whose feats of engineering and creativity are unparalleled

MIAMI, Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Just when you thought you’d seen it all when it comes to extreme automotive design, Discovery en Espanol introduces MEXICANICOS, a series starring renowned restorer and mechanic Martin Vaca, who has spent more than 50 years transforming the world’s most astonishing limousines. Starting March 2, MEXICANICOS (#mexicanicos) will air Mondays at 10PM E/P as part of the network’s popular ‘Lunes de motores’ block.

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Filmed entirely in Guadalajara, Mexico, MEXICANICOS profiles the engineering and creative challenges Martin Vaca and his collaborators encounter in the process of renovating unique and surprising vehicles. All eight episodes of this docu-reality take place at “Vaca Limousines,” one of the country’s largest conversion workshops, which specializes in creating customized limousines, hearses and hot rods. As long as it has wheels and an engine, no vehicle is off limits for Martin and his team, whose creations include a Boeing 727 converted into a limousine, a giant limo shaped like a vintage ocean liner, and a car in the shape of a chili pepper to promote a local distillery.

Each episode of MEXICANICOS follows the work on each vehicle from beginning to end, from the initial conversation with the client through delivery of the surprising final product. Viewers will witness the renovation of the Mustang Mach 1 belonging to Jesus and Francisco Elizalde, the sons of singer Lalo “El Gallo” Elizalde, who travel to Guadalajara to restore their father’s old car; as well as the restoration of the ’57 Chevy owned by actor Edgar Vivar, known for his role as Senor Barriga on “El Chavo del Ocho.”

Martin Vaca’s workshop is famous throughout Mexico for the limousines and hearses it produces. The team has participated in numerous international events in Las Vegas and the prestigious LCT in New York, and U.S. Hispanic audiences will now have a chance to appreciate the creativity of its exclusive restorations.

MEXICANICOS is a production by Discovery en Espanol under the supervision of Michela Giorelli, Discovery’s Vice President of Production and Development, and the Executives Producers Rafael Rodriguez and Irune Ariztoy; with the assistance of Drako Media, under the supervision of Gerardo Brandy, in co-production with High Noon Entertainment.

For more about Discovery en Espanol’s programming, please visit discoveryenespanol.com or follow us on facebook.com/discoveryenespanol and Twitter @DiscoveryenESP.

About Discovery en Espanol

Discovery en Espanol connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Communications, Discovery en Espanol is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. For more information, please visit discoveryenespanol.com, or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol and Twitter @DiscoveryenESP.

Mexicanicos: nueva serie de Discovery en Espanol.

Martin Vaca y su equipo, los protagonistas de la nueva serie de Discovery en Espanol. MEXICANICOS se estrena el lunes 2 de marzo a las 10PM.

Martin Vaca, dueno del taller de conversiones de limusinas y hot rods mas reconocido de Mexico. MEXICANICOS, lunes a las 10PM.

CRC Named Official Title Sponsor of Team USA #180 Real American Chaos

February 17, 2015

CRC Named Official Title Sponsor of Team USA #180 Real American Chaos

Racers Jessi Combs and Nicole Pitell-Vaughan Will Compete in the 25th Annual Rallye des Gazelles in Morocco, Africa

WARMINSTER, Pa., Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — CRC Industries, Inc., manufacturer of specialty chemicals for automotive technicians and do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) has joined forces with TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION Inc., a performance off-road suspension system and accessory manufacturer, to sponsor rally racers Jessi Combs and Nicole Pitell-Vaughan to compete in the 25^th Annual Gazelle Rallye for women in Morocco, Africa. The Rallye is scheduled to begin March 25^th and conclude on April 2^nd 2015.

CRC Industries Sponsors Jessi Combs and Nicole Pitell-Vaughan in the 25th Annual Rallye des Gazelles

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According to race organizers, speed is not the goal of this race; it is to log the shortest amount of distance while navigating across the Sahara desert for nine straight days, searching for strategically placed flags. The women will hand over every electronic device they own at pre-race tech inspection and rely solely on navigating with a 1960s’ hand-drawn map, a compass, a minutes ruler and a plotter! This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Rallye and 300-plus women from 24 countries are expected to attend. The day-by-day story of the race, the women, and their adventure, will be online at: www.rallyeaichadesgazelles.com.

“CRC is thrilled to have the opportunity to support Jessi Combs and Nicole Pitell-Vaughan as they compete in this challenge,” said Dori Ahart, CRC Marketing Manager, Auto/Marine Division. “Both women are exceptional athletes and driven to succeed in everything they do. We are confident that they will be excellent ambassadors for CRC and the U.S. in this global competition.”

Jessi Combs added, “I have been craving to experience this race for over three years and am grateful this dream is turning into a reality. I look forward to all of its challenges and how they will change my perspectives on driving, communicating, and life as a whole. Not only will team REAL AMERICAN CHAOS benefit from an experience like this, we will be contributing to the local communities and charities along the way and hoping to inspire many individuals around the globe.”

“It is an amazing opportunity to represent the USA and we are excited to be receiving support from companies like CRC,” said Nicole Pitell-Vaughan. “I know this event and its journey will change our lives. This adventure is filled with nothing but unknowns and creating solutions for those unknowns. It is a nine-day personal test, and I can’t wait to become a Gazelle.”

To find out more, watch the Team REAL AMERICAN CHAOS video

Team Sponsors: CRC Industries, TOTAL CHAOS Fabrication, TRD USA, KING Shocks, Falken Tires, WARN Ind., ECCO, Baja Designs, K&N, Nitro Gear, DMZ Fab, MAXTRAX y Real Deal.

About Gazelle Rallye:
Every Gazelle, both amateur and professional alike, leaves this adventure forever changed after pushing herself to the limit in an environment that is a far reach from her daily life as a woman, and sharing a sense of solidarity with her teammate and the other Gazelles. You need talent, determination, courage, patience, and a sense of sharing to take part in the event. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Rallye. 300+ women from 24 countries will partake in the event. See more about the Rallye here.

About Jessi Combs:
Jessi Combs’ passion to get behind the wheel of nearly anything with a motor has led her through amazing achievements. With a degree in custom automotive fabrication, Jessi has reached out to millions with her build skills on international TV shows such as All Girls Garage, as well as through community and educational outreach. Known as the fastest woman on four wheels, first “Queen” of the Hammers, an Ultra4 National Champion, and a Baja 1000 podium finisher, she simply leads by example. Her company the REAL DEAL shows more women (and men) that they too can build their ideas, go fast, get dirty, and yet still be feminine and fun.

About Nicole Pitell-Vaughan:
Nicole Pitell-Vaughan is the co-founder and CFO of TOTAL CHAOS FABRICATION Inc., a global performance off road suspension system and accessory manufacturer that dominates the aftermarket Toyota bolt on equipment industry. TC clients include domestic and international recreational off roaders and global competition rally racers that are seeking durable, made in the U.S.A, high quality suspension products. With a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Marketing, she has competed in off road for 17 years and enjoys outdoor recreation, and adventure. Her racing accomplishments include MORE Powder Puff Class 1400 wins in 2010, 2011, 2012.

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