Jencarlos Canela Will Star On NBC’s New Sitcom “Telenovela” Alongside Eva Longoria, Whom Also Executive Produces The Show
Jencarlos Canela Will Star On NBC’s New Sitcom “Telenovela” Alongside Eva Longoria, Whom Also Executive Produces The Show
Jencarlos will play a character much like him: a like Latino bi-cultural, singer-songwriter, musician and actor
Jencarlos will kick-off the first leg of his 2015 North American concert tour on February 6th in Toronto, Canada
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Soon after becoming the first Latin artist to kick-off the Time Square new year ball drop countdown, singer-songwriter and musician Jencarlos Canela has been confirmed to star on NBC’s new sitcom “Telenovela.” “Telenovela” is created and produced by Eva Longoria.
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Jencarlos, who’s albums feature songs in both Spanish and English, will make his debut on English language television on one of the most important networks in the world, as he kicks off his crossover in to the general market.
“I am beyond excited not only to work with Jencarlos, but to see the doors that his crossover into American television opens! He’s an amazing addition to the show!,” commented Eva Longoria, in regard to Jencarlos participation on “Telenovela.”
Jencarlos added: “I’m in love with this project, it’s truly a dream come true when you can do what you love, alongside the people you admirer. Thank you to NBC and Eva Longoria for this incredible opportunity.”
The news represents a milestone in 26 year old Jencarlos’ career, whom already has more than 100 million views on VEVO/Youtube and 8M+ followers on his social networks. Jencarlos has dedicated the past two years of his life to his music career, working on the production and promotion in the U.S. and Latin America of his latest and third studio album “Jen,” which featured hit singles “I Love It,” “Irreparable” and “Tu Sombra.”
After being crowned the winning coach of the first installment of Univision’s prime-time music reality competition “Va Por Ti” (the show is currently airing in Mexico and Latin America), Jencarlos will embark on the first leg of his 2015 North American tour, which will kick off on February 6th at the Pearson Convention Center in Toronto, Canada.
“JEN & THE FAM TOUR” #JenAndTheFamTour
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Feb 6 |
Toronto |
Pearson Convention Center |
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Feb 12 |
San Francisco, CA |
Fillmore Theater |
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Feb 13 |
Los Angeles, CA |
House Of Blues |
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Feb 15 |
Dallas, TX |
House Of Blues |
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Feb 19 |
New York, NY |
Irving Plaza |
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Feb 20 |
Washington, D.C. |
Fillmore Theater |
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Feb 21 |
Boston, MA |
Wonderland Ballroom Theater |
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Feb 27 |
Miami Beach, FL |
Fillmore Theater |
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Feb 28 |
Orlando, FL |
House Of Blues |
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Mar 14 |
Bucarest, Rumania |
Cinema Patria |
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Mar 15 |
Madrid, Espana |
But Madrid |
For more information about Jencarlos Canela please visit:
http://www.jencarloscanela.com
http://www.facebook.com/jencarlosmusic
http://twitter.com/jencarlosmusic
Discovery en Espanol Exposes the Dangerous Underworld Along the Border Between Colombia and Venezuela
Discovery en Espanol Exposes the Dangerous Underworld Along the Border Between Colombia and Venezuela
The investigative documentary “La frontera mas caliente: Colombia-Venezuela” takes an in-depth look at the causes and consequences of the contraband economy that dominates the region
MIAMI, Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The border between Colombia and Venezuela is home to some of the world’s richest oil and gas reserves. But it is also a region wracked by violence, contraband and armed groups vying to control the territory. The original production LA FRONTERA MAS CALIENTE: COLOMBIA-VENEZUELA, premiering Sunday, February 15 at 10PM E/P, takes an up-close look at this tumultuous region, exposing its hidden dangers.
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Filmed in both countries, the documentary uncovers the “modus operandi” and illegal routes traffickers use to move gasoline, food and currency into Colombia. North of the border in La Guajira department, Discovery en Espanol’s camera crew traveled alongside a contraband trader transporting more than 1,000 gallons of Venezuelan gasoline to the Colombian city of Maicao. His is a profitable but perilous business that involves evading the authorities and paying large sums of money at checkpoints controlled by Colombia’s ELN and FARC guerrillas.
LA FRONTERA MAS CALIENTE: COLOMBIA-VENEZUELA shows a reality in which local residents rub shoulders with traffickers, paramilitary and guerrilla groups, and common criminals in a common quest to profit from the lucrative contraband trade. The border region is also an irresistible target for attacks and extortion by guerrillas and paramilitaries alike, with more than 3,500 people reported missing from the area in recent years.
In addition to La Guajira, Discovery en Espanol’s production team visited the Colombian departments of North Santander and Arauca, and Tachira state in Venezuela for exclusive interviews with political analysts, customs agents, navy officials, relatives of the disappeared, and representatives of such foundations as “Paz y Reconciliacion” and “Progresar” to examine the complicated dynamics of the border region.
LA FRONTERA MAS CALIENTE: COLOMBIA-VENEZUELA is a coproduction by Discovery en Espanol and Caracol Television under the supervision of Michela Giorelli, Discovery’s Vice President for content and production; with the assistance of Pacha Films, under the direction of Luis del Valle.
For more about network 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.
Nutrition and Calorie Labeling: Important Information for a Healthy Heart
Nutrition and Calorie Labeling: Important Information for a Healthy Heart
SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease — including heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure — is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States. That’s why it’s important to protect your heart health not only this month, but throughout your lifetime.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has a simple tool called the Nutrition Facts Label, and it can help you make heart-healthy dietary choices in February and every day throughout the year. The Nutrition Facts Label is found on packaged foods and beverages. It lets you see exactly what you’re eating and how a particular food (and the nutrients it contains) fits into your daily diet. Use it to compare foods and make choices that can affect your long-term health!
Get Less of Certain Nutrients
The Nutrition Facts Label helps you track specific nutrients that can have an impact on heart health. The Percent Daily Value (%DV) information shown on the Nutrition Facts Label gives a framework for deciding if a food is high or low in specific nutrients – including the ones you are trying to limit.
To help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, compare nutrients and choose foods with a lower %DV of sodium, saturated fat, and cholesterol, and try to stay below 100% DV for these nutrients every day. Use this general guideline when comparing nutrients in food:
- 5% DV or less per serving of a particular nutrient is low
- 20% DV or more per serving of a particular nutrient is high
And remember, the %DV listed is for one serving, but many packages contain more than one serving! So, look at the serving size and how many servings you are actually consuming.
Monitor Calories
The Nutrition Facts Label tells you the number of calories in a serving of food. When it comes to managing your weight, it’s important to balance the number of calories you consume with the number of calories your body uses (“burns”). Excess body weight can contribute to cardiovascular disease as well as other chronic diseases, so use the Label to compare calories and select the foods that have fewer calories per serving. This simple tip will help you size up calories when comparing and choosing foods:
- 100 calories per serving is MODERATE
- 400 calories per serving is HIGH
For additional information visit:
Nutrition Facts Label Programs and Materials
Eat for a Healthy Heart
Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540 Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)
Texas home sales growth spikes in fourth quarter, makes 2014 the second-best year ever for Texas real estate
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Texas housing market closed out 2014 with one of the highest fourth-quarter single-family home sales volumes in Texas real estate history, according to the 2014-Q4 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors. Ending a year-long trend of flat annual home sales growth, the year-end increase in home sales made 2014 the second-best year ever for Texas real estate.
“While many local Texas markets saw dips in home sales volume throughout 2014, the statewide housing market continued to grow year-over-year,” said Scott Kesner, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors. “The fourth quarter of 2014 marked three-and-a-half years of continual home sales growth for the Lone Star State and the highest annual home sales volume since 2006 – a testament to the strong and enduring demand of Texas real estate.”
According to the 2014-Q4 Texas Quarterly Housing Report, 66,664 single-family homes were sold in Texas in the fourth quarter of 2014, an 8.46 percent increase from the same quarter of 2013. This is significantly higher than the zero percent to two percent year-over-year increases in single-family home sales seen throughout the first three quarters of 2014.
Jim Gaines, Ph.D., economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, explained, “A dip in mortgage interest rates below four percent in the last half of 2014 created an ideal climate for this year-end surge in home sales growth. However, fewer homes on the market and strong demand maintained rising home prices and shrinking months inventory.”
Texas home prices continued to climb year-over-year in Q4-2014, but at a slower pace than the nearly 10 percent annual increases seen throughout the last two years. In 2014-Q4, the median price for Texas homes was $185,900, a 7.76 percent increase from 2013-Q4, and the average price increased 6.99 percent to $240,976.
The second half of 2014 saw an end to the double-digit quarterly drops in housing inventory that have occurred since summer 2011, but still did not prevent Texas housing inventory from hitting an all-time low of 3.3 months in 2014-Q4, a decrease of 8.33 percent from one year prior. That figure is nearly half the 6.5 months that the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University cites as a market balanced between supply and demand.
“Texas home sales in the first half of 2015 are expected to be similar to what we’ve seen in 2014, but continued increases in home prices and record-low inventory levels should still continue,” cautioned Gaines. “Historically, Texas home prices have only risen 4.5 percent year-over-year. Continued housing demand, especially in Texas’ metro areas, will be critical to sustaining our market’s strong housing development in 2015.”
Chairman Kesner concluded, “Several issues affecting Texas homeowners, including property taxes and transportation, are expected to be important topics in the current legislative session. Texas Realtors will continue to work with the 84th Texas Legislature to protect the rights of private property owners and move toward infrastructure that can sustain our state’s continued growth.”
About the Texas Quarterly Housing Report
Data for the Texas Quarterly Housing Report is analyzed by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University using statistics compiled from multiple listing services in nearly 50 markets throughout Texas. The report includes data for single-family home sales over the course of one quarter and is scheduled for release by the Texas Association of Realtors on the following dates each year (or the next business day): Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1 and Nov. 1. To view the 2014-Q4 report in its entirety, visit TexasRealEstate.com.
About the Texas Association of REALTORS®
With more than 90,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We advocate on behalf of Texas REALTORS® and private-property owners to keep homeownership affordable, protect private-property rights, and promote public policies that benefit homeowners. Visit TexasRealEstate.com to learn more.
CONTACT:
Stacy Armijo
Pierpont Communications
512-448-4950
[email protected]
Redbridge announces Property Binding Authority
Redbridge announces Property Binding Authority
CORAL GABLES, Fla., Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Redbridge is proud to announce that effective October 31, 2014, Redbridge Reinsurance Managers, LLC began operating with Property Binding Authority throughout Latin America with a limit of USD 10,000,000 supported by various Lloyd’s of London syndicates.
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The Binder allows us to offer our clients flexible coverage for a wide variety of risks with customized deductibles and rates.
Our underwriting is focused on medium to large industrial and commercial risks, offering specialized coverages such as Machinery Breakdown and Business Interruption.
Redbridge Reinsurance Managers, based in Coral Gables, Florida is a Lloyd’s authorized coverholder and, as part of our guarantee of quality service, we commit to providing quotes promptly once the required information is received.
In order to provide you with a quote we will need a slip of proposed terms and conditions, detail of the insured values, a recent inspection report of the top locations and claims history for the last five years. Please contact us if you have any questions or need additional information.
Our authorized underwriter: Marco Broccolo
Marco joined the Redbridge team as Executive Director of Property and Casualty and is the authorized Underwriter under the Binder. He has more than 15 years of experience in the Property Reinsurance industry, the last 10 of which he has been focused on the Latin American Market. Michael Santiago, Account Executive, will assist Marco.
New Research Looks Closer at Effects of a Moderate Fat Diet that Includes Eating Avocados Daily
New Research Looks Closer at Effects of a Moderate Fat Diet that Includes Eating Avocados Daily
Study Resonates High with Hispanic Community Given Cardiovascular Disease
Is Leading Killer of U.S. Hispanics
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Results from a recent nutrition study led by Pennsylvania State University show that eating a moderate fat diet with fresh avocado may benefit cholesterol levels more than moderate fat or low fat diets without avocado. Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the research found that healthy, overweight and obese men and women who followed a moderate fat diet that included one fresh avocado daily had significantly improved bad cholesterol to good cholesterol ratios compared to when eating a similar moderate fat or low fat diet without avocados. This scientific evidence adds to a growing body of research linking cholesterol levels with diet. Improving cholesterol levels may be important for U.S. Hispanics who struggle with cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of death in the community1.
Elevated cholesterol in the blood can increase risk factors for cardiovascular disease. A heart healthy diet can play an important role in keeping cholesterol levels within a normal range. For example, the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends eating more fruits and vegetables for many reasons including evidence suggesting consumption of at least 2 ½ cups of fruits and vegetables per day is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. In the Pennsylvania University study, researchers found that the avocado diet significantly improved the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL or “good” cholesterol as well as the ratio of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, to HDL-cholesterol. The moderate fat and low fat diets without avocado did not significantly improve these ratios.
“The results of this study suggest that the monounsaturated fat, fiber, phytosterols and other dietary bioactives in avocados may provide greater benefits to cardiovascular disease risk factors compared to a calorie matched low fat diet,” said Penny Kris-Etherton, Ph.D., RD, lead author of the study who is an expert in cardiovascular nutrition and Distinguished Professor at the Pennsylvania State University.
A possible explanation as to why the moderate fat diet with avocado had a more beneficial effect than the moderate fat diet without avocado is that the avocado diet provided 35 percent more fiber, which is associated with lower cholesterol levels.
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1. www.cdc.gov/features/millionheartshispanic
While the conclusions are drawn from a single study that cannot be generalized to all populations, the study does provide further insights on the relationship between avocados and biomarkers for cardiovascular disease such as LDL cholesterol. It remains to be seen whether the results could be replicated in groups other than healthy, obese adults or with a single serving of avocado rather than a whole avocado each day.
Fresh avocados contain “naturally good” unsaturated fats and are cholesterol free. In fact, over 75% of the fat in an avocado is unsaturated, making it a great substitute for foods high in saturated fats. A versatile fruit, avocados are smart for snacking, breakfast, lunch or dinner.
“Avocados are long-standing staples of Hispanic culture and easy to fit into a full range of healthy eating plans. Their authenticity combined with their potential impact on heart health is promising and worth further study,” said Emiliano Escobedo, executive director of the Hass Avocado Board, which underwrote the study. “Building on this foundation, Hass Avocado we will continue to invest in nutrition research that explores the benefits of having fresh avocados on the menu every day.”
The research at Pennsylvania State University is one of several studies supported by the Hass Avocado Board as part of a research program established in 2010. Clinical studies are currently underway with top researchers and universities across the country to investigate the relationship between avocado consumption and risk factors for diabetes, support of weight management and healthy living.
To view the abstract or the published article, click here: http://jaha.ahajournals.org/content/4/1/e001355.abstract?sid=c4b66cd0-d0d8-479b-810c-0131554ab843
About the Study
The study, “The Effect of a Moderate Fat Diet With and Without Avocados on Lipoprotein Particle Number, Size and Subclasses in Overweight and Obese Adults – A Randomized, Controlled Trial,” was conducted at Pennsylvania State University with 45 healthy overweight or obese men and women. As a baseline before beginning the study diet, subjects followed a typical American diet for two weeks that was high in saturated fat. Next, participants followed three different calorie controlled diets for five weeks each that replaced a percentage of saturated fat in the American diet as follows:
- Low fat diet: 6 to 7 percent of energy from saturated fat from the typical American diet was replaced with complex carbohydrates mainly from grains
- Moderate fat diet: 6 to 7 percent of energy from saturated fat from the typical American diet was replaced with monounsaturated fat mainly from high oleic acid oils (sunflower oil and canola oil) and some low-fat dairy products
- Avocado diet: Similar to the moderate fat diet, but 6 to 7 percent of energy from the saturated fat was replaced with monounsaturated fat mainly from one fresh avocado daily
About the Hass Avocado Board
The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) us an agriculture promotion group established in 2002 to promote the consumption of Hass Avocados in the United States. A 12-member board representing domestic producers and importers of Hass Avocados directs HAB’s promotion, research and information programs under supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture. Funding for HAB comes from Hass avocado producers and importers in the United States.
For recipes and tips in Spanish, visit www.SaboreaUnoHoy.com.
Contact:
Vickie Allande-Fite
MSLGROUP
[email protected]
310.461.0383
How to Use the National System to Find Missing and Unidentified Persons
How to Use the National System to Find Missing and Unidentified Persons
An important search tool that is available to the general public
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — When a family member or loved one goes missing, people file a police report, or hire private investigators. In addition to these resources, there is also the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).
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NamUs, a site run by the Department of Justice, is a database of missing and unidentified persons. The site can be used for online searches, adding up-to-date facts and information to a case, and even volunteering to help with investigations.
NamUs also offers free forensics services like DNA tests, which can be used to help investigators identify missing or unidentified people.
The missing persons database
This system provides quick and advanced search options just by inputting basic information such as first and last name, gender, and the state in which the missing person was last seen.
To create a missing person file, you must register and enter the information requested by the system. Once access is given, you can create a file, modify the information, and share any new details with authorities handling the case.
The unidentified and unclaimed persons database
Sometimes police officers recover a body of someone who died and could not be identified, or they may be able to identify a body, but it remains unclaimed. In both cases, the coroners are the ones responsible for opening a file in the NamUs system and modifying any new information.
To do a quick or advanced search for an unidentified person, you must enter the person’s information in the corresponding boxes.
If you are searching for an unclaimed person, you can write the person’s name and birth date in the search area. Depending on the search results, you can contact the person in charge of the case to claim the body.
Contacting NamUs
Every missing person fact sheet has contact information for the person or agency handling the case.
Users with general questions about the system can email NamUs at [email protected]
To learn more about security issues, see USA.gov and GobiernoUSA.gov, the U.S. Government’s official web portals in English and Spanish, and part of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).