CHCI Announces New 2015-2016 Board Members and Advisory Council

December 10, 2014

CHCI Announces New 2015-2016 Board Members and Advisory Council

Rep. Linda Sanchez to Chair Nation’s
Leading Latino Youth Leadership Development Organization

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) today announced its new officers and members elected to its board of directors and advisory council for the 2015-2016 term. Rep. Linda Sanchez of California will chair its board of directors. Sanchez was unanimously selected to lead CHCI for the next two years as the organization experiences continued growth in carrying out its mission to develop the next generation of Latino leaders.

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“CHCI has a long history of impacting the Latino community and preparing America’s future leaders,” said Rep. Sanchez. “I look forward to continuing the growth led by Rep. Ruben Hinojosa and the many great chairs before him, and working with all of our dedicated board and advisory council members to lead CHCI forward over the next two years.”

Rep. Sanchez first joined CHCI’s board of directors in 2003 and has been actively involved in the organization’s mission and activities over the past decade. She has hosted four CHCI fellows and 11 Congressional interns in her Capitol Hill office, providing invaluable work experience and access to the federal government. She has also participated in CHCI’s annual Public Policy Conference, hosting sessions that address critical issues for the Latino community in support of CHCI’s mission.

“We could not be more pleased that Rep. Sanchez will be leading the organization for the next two years,” said Esther Aguilera, CHCI President & CEO. “Her commitment to education and opportunities for our youth is well documented and her passion for the Hispanic community reflects the type of leadership we need to continue impacting Latino youth for years to come.”

The 2015-2016 CHCI Officers:

Chair	Rep. Linda Sanchez,
Vice Chair	Ms. Cristina Antelo, Podesta Group
Treasurer	Mr. Luis Campillo, Ibarra Strategy Group and President of CHCI Alumni Assn.
Secretary	Mr. Lupe De La Cruz, PepsiCo

The CHCI 2015-2016 Board of Directors (New members underlined)

Ms. Cristina Antelo, Podesta Group
Mr. Rudy Beserra, The Coca-Cola Company
Mr. Luis Campillo, Ibarra Strategy Group and President of CHCI Alumni Assn.
Rep. Joaquin Castro
Ms. Lorraine Cortez-Vazquez, AARP
Mr. Lupe De La Cruz, PepsiCo
Ms. Lily Eskelsen Garcia, NEA
Dr. Mildred Garcia, CSU, Fullerton
Mr. Bert Gomez, Univision
Ms. Esther Lopez, UFCW
Mr. Ed Loya, Dell
Mr. Mario Lozoya, Toyota
Rep. Michelle Lujan-Grisham
Ms. Lidia Martinez, Southwest Airlines
Mr. Juan Otero, Comcast Corporation
Mr. Javier Rey, State Farm^®Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
Rep. Raul Ruiz
Ms. Rocio Saenz, SEIU
Ms. J. Wendy Thompson-Marquez, EVS Communications
Rep.-Elect Norma Torres
Mr. Gilbert Valdes, New York Life
Rep. Juan Vargas
Rep. Filemon Vela
Ms. Esther Aguilera, CHCI President & CEO (ex officio)
Ms. Anne Marie Estevez, General Counsel (ex officio)

CHCI also welcomes the following newly-elected members to its 2015-2016 Advisory Council:

Rep.-Elect Pete Aguilar
Ms. Silvia Aldana, PG&E
Ms. Anna Michelle Bobadilla, UT-Arlington
Mr. Jed N. Bhuta, General Motors Company
Ms. Jackie Cisneros, The Gilbert & Jacki Cisneros Foundation
Mr. Max Espinoza, Scholarship America
Ms. Micaela Fernandez Allen, Walmart
Mr. Louis Finkel, American Petroleum Institute
Rep.-Elect Ruben Gallego
Dr. Meriah Heredia-Griego, UNM
Rep. Ruben Hinojosa
Mr. Raul Magdaleno, IDQ Group, Inc.
Mr. Keith McCoy, ExxonMobil
Mr. Tony C. Moya, Salt River Project
Rep. Pedro Pierluisi
Ms. Deanna Rodriguez, Entergy
Ms. Ivette Rodriguez, AEM
Ms. Ermelina Ruiz Moretti, Chevron
Rep. Albio Sires
Mr. Walter Ulloa, Entravision
Ms. Andrea Zuniga, AFL-CIO

About CHCI
CHCI is the premier Hispanic nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) leadership development organization in the country that educates, empowers, and connects Latino youth by providing leadership development programs and educational services. CHCI directly impacts the lives of more than 1,600 students and young professionals each year through its fellowships, congressional internships, scholarships, Ready to Lead (R2L^®) college readiness program, and R2L NextGen program.

The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic members of Congress, nonprofit, union and corporate leaders. Visit www.chci.org, or join us on Facebook, Twitter(@chci), LinkedIn, and YouTube.

President Obama Announces Over $1 Billion in Early Education Investments through Invest in US

December 10, 2014

President Obama Announces Over $1 Billion in Early Education Investments through Invest in US

Unprecedented public/private commitments will support high quality early childhood development

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire- HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — At the White House Summit on Early Education on Wednesday, President Barack Obama called on business leaders, philanthropists, advocates, elected officials and members of the public to invest in the expansion of early childhood opportunities for children across the country through Invest in US, a public awareness campaign launched in partnership with the First Five Years Fund and its philanthropic partners.

Already, dozens of corporations, foundations and individuals have agreed to dedicate a greater ongoing percentage of their philanthropy to expanding high quality early childhood programs and research as a strategy for achieving better education, health, social and economic outcomes, with commitments currently totaling more than $333 million. President Obama also announced over $750 million in federal funding for early learning programs through the Preschool Development Grants and Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships, totaling more than $1 billion in critical investments in early childhood education announced today.

Brain scientists, educators, economists, and public health experts agree that that the foundation for success begins during pregnancy and is built through age 5, before many children enter formal K-12 schooling. Those committing to Invest in US are building a better nation by helping create programs that build strong children.

“These champions of early childhood education are contributing toward new efforts across the country that will bring more children a critical opportunity for success in school and in life,” said Kris Perry, the executive director of the First Five Years Fund, an establishing partner of the campaign. “But there’s still too many children in America that enter school not ready to learn, including more than half of disadvantaged children. That’s why government at all levels, business leaders, philanthropy and the early childhood community must come together and continue to make investments that give all kids a strong start. That’s what Invest in US is all about.”

Invest in US comes on the heels of growing public and private investment in early childhood development. It celebrates past efforts, provides visibility to current commitments and will live on to encourage greater federal, state, local and philanthropic funding and collaboration. In addition to the over $333 million in new private funding, 22 communities and states have committed to making early childhood programs a policy priority, and more than 40 advocacy organizations have announced their ongoing support of the campaign.

“For more than a decade, the Pritzker Children’s Initiative has worked to give the country’s most vulnerable children from birth to age 3 and their families high quality early childhood development opportunities. We believe it is critical to significantly expand that support,” said businessman J.B. Pritzker, who announced an increased commitment of $25 million over five years, above and beyond their current investments. “The Invest in US challenge will advance the availability of high quality evidence-based early childhood programs and research from birth to age five, leading to higher achievement, better health, a skilled workforce, increased wages and reduced social spending.”

Since President Obama’s initial call to expand access to high-quality early childhood education to every child in America in his 2013 State of the Union Address, the President has proposed a series of new investments in early childhood education, and more than 30 states and cities have established new programs or expanded access to preschool. In his 2014 State of the Union Address, the President told the nation that he would bring together elected officials, business leaders and philanthropists to galvanize efforts and help more children access the high-quality early childhood education they need. Invest in US is the realization of that call.

A full list of commitments announced Wednesday can be found at http://investinus.org/.

About Invest in US

Invest in US is a challenge to business leaders, philanthropists, advocates, public officials and the public to build a better national through high-quality early childhood programs for children from birth to age five. When we invest in them, we invest in us.

About the First Five Years Fund

The First Five Years Fund helps America achieve better results in education, health and economic productivity through investments in quality early childhood education programs for disadvantaged children. FFYF provides knowledge, data, and advocacy – persuading federal policymakers to make investments in the first five years of a child’s life that create greater returns for all. www.ffyf.org

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G6 Hospitality Expands to Latin America with Two New Brands

December 10, 2014

DALLAS, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — G6 Hospitality, known for its iconic economy lodging brands, Motel 6 and Studio 6 in the U.S. and Canada, announced today it is expanding its portfolio to include two new brands in Latin America: Hotel 6 and Estudio 6.

As part of the company’s plan to bring the brands to market, G6 Hospitality announced the signing of an area development agreement with Latina Promohoteles, a subsidiary of commercial property developer Promodesa Comercial, which is based in Mexico. Latina Promohoteles plans to open up to 55 new-construction Hotel 6/Estudio 6 properties by the end of 2020 in major cities across Mexico.

“This expansion marks an important time for G6 Hospitality and our brands,” said Jim Amorosia, President and CEO of G6 Hospitality. “Our Hotel 6 and Estudio 6 operations were designed to suit the specific needs of travelers in Latin America. Combined with the expertise of our partners at Promodesa, we are uniquely positioned to successfully launch a compelling new lodging option to travelers in Mexico.”

Each new property will showcase elements of the “Phoenix” room design featured at Motel 6 and Studio 6 properties in the U.S. and Canada. Some of the unique features of the rooms include wood-effect flooring, platform beds and flat screen TVs, offering areas that are highly functional, space-efficient and with a modern decor that provides extra comfort for budget-conscious travelers. Hotel 6 and Estudio 6 rooms will also offer unique amenities to respond to the needs of the Latin American markets.

Promodesa Comercial, parent company of Latina Promohoteles, is a leading company in Mexico dedicated to the conceptualization, planning, consulting and marketing of mixed use and shopping centers. The company has developed and marketed more than 220 developments within and outside of Mexico including community centers, neighborhood centers, lifestyle centers, regional malls and power centers among many others.

“We are thrilled to partner with G6 Hospitality and introduce such iconic American brands and lodging options in Mexico,” said Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Vice President of Latina Promohoteles. “Lodging is a new focus area for our business, and we see great potential for translating the success of brands like Motel 6 and Studio 6 in the U.S. to the unique needs of Latin American travelers.”

In 2014, G6 Hospitality has opened more than 110 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, growing its portfolio of hotels to more than 1,200 properties. With its expansive network, ambitious renovation efforts, and the longstanding appeal of its Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, G6 Hospitality is the leader of the economy lodging segment in the U.S. and Canada.

For more details on franchising with G6 Hospitality, visit www.g6hospitality.com/franchising.

About G6 Hospitality LLC
G6 Hospitality, LLC owns, operates and franchises over 1,200 economy lodging locations under the iconic Motel 6 brand and the extended stay Studio 6 brand. Headquartered in Dallas (Carrollton), Texas, G6 Hospitality employs 10,000 team members across the U.S. and Canada. For more information about G6 Hospitality LLC, please visit www.g6mediacenter.com

About Latina Promohoteles
Latina Promohoteles is a subsidiary of Promodesa Commercial in partnership with Santoscoy Arquitectos focused on the development of hotels in Latin America. Created in 2014 and headquartered in Mexico City, Latina Promohoteles starts operations with an aggressive growth plan for the Hotel 6 and Studio 6 brands with the purpose of strengthening the commercial and lodging offer in key markets throughout Mexico and Latin America.

About Promodesa Comercial
Promodesa Comercial is a leading company in Mexico dedicated to the conceptualization, planning, consulting and marketing of industrial and shopping centers. Promodesa is located at Av. Vallarta # 1468, Col. Obrera Centro. Guadalajara, Jalisco. México. For more information about Promodesa, please visit http://promodesa.com/comercial/

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Free English – Learn American English Online 24/7 From New York City With Experienced Teachers

December 10, 2014

Free English – Learn American English Online 24/7 From New York City With Experienced Teachers

Linguistiko Set To Disrupt Online Language Learning With Unbeatable Offer Of Free Unlimited Live English Classes For A Month And $1 A Day Thereafter

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Linguistiko, a technology-led innovator in language learning, today unveiled its English Dollar Club program to help make English learning more affordable and more appealing to young professionals with busy schedules. The online English Dollar Club program is free for a month and $1 a day thereafter, and offers an easy and fun way for students to learn English taught live by American teachers using the latest techniques and best practices in online learning.

“Not everyone has the time to attend regular language classes, yet many students need more structure and interactivity than a self-paced course can provide. Linguistiko bridges that gap with online live classes taught by professional teachers that are small enough to encourage active participation. Initial reaction during our beta testing has been great as thousands have tried the product, and with our English Dollar Club program, we are confident we can teach many more,” said Gent Cullaj, Linguistiko’s co-founder.

The program is designed to encourage students to speak English from day one by participating in live classes of up to five students led by professional American teachers. During the free month period students have unlimited access to live classes that cover all aspects of English language learning. Once the free month period expires, students can choose whether to sign up for a paid membership option or not.

Classes focus on three levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Students can choose classes in six different areas including: Speaking, Vocabulary, Reading, Grammar, Writing and Listening. Every student undergoes an initial personalized evaluation to determine language proficiency level. In the annual program, students are evaluated quarterly and are provided customized feedback and tips on how to improve their language skills.

“We are excited to be a part of such an interesting project to make it easier and more convenient for students across the globe to learn English on demand at Linguistiko and connect with native speakers,” said Amit Bhaiya, Linguistiko’s CTO and founder of Dotcomweavers, the design and development company.

Upon completion of the annual program, students are awarded a Fluency Certificate. In addition to live instruction, Linguistiko language learners have access to a 10-week self-learning course, private tutoring as well as an interactive global community of language learners.

About Linguistiko
Linguistiko, a technology-led innovator in language learning has created a unique language immersion platform for young professionals and others who seek an accessible, innovative and affordable method to learn a language. Linguistiko offers free self-learning courses in 12 languages, 24/7 online English classes and private tutoring. The company was founded by Gent Cullaj, who taught himself four foreign languages, and Stephanie Cullaj, who is a practicing teacher in a New York City public school.

Website www.linguistiko.com.

Infographics press release and media contacts https://www.linguistiko.com/about.

Linguistiko’s classes https://www.linguistiko.com/classes.

(Español) Lenovo retira cables eléctricos para computadora debido a riesgos de incendio y quemaduras

December 9, 2014

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Wyclef Jean & Carlos Santana Join Bang & Olufsen’s Living Room Tour

December 9, 2014

Wyclef Jean & Carlos Santana Join Bang & Olufsen’s Living Room Tour

This December Bang & Olufsen presents a rare and exclusive insight into the music and mind of guitar legend Carlos Santana.

NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES, COPENHAGEN and STRUER, Denmark, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In 2013, the first instalment of Bang & Olufsen’s Living Room Tour featured an interview hosted by Zane Lowe and a live performance in London with the honourable Paul McCartney, which was launched via its website to music lovers all over the world.

Now the Living Room Tour is back on the road with a new and soulful session. Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Wyclef Jean will be hosting a musical journey with Carlos Santana and his beloved guitar, one of the most recognizable sounds in popular culture. The first installment is set for release on December 9^th, with more videos to come throughout December and January; those videos can be found here.

Bang & Olufsen’s Living Room Tour offers music lovers and audio aficionados all over the world rare and intimate access to exceptional musical talent and reflections on natural sound from iconic names in the industry. The sessions include exclusive performances and behind-the-scenes footage made available across Bang & Olufsen’s blog as well as Facebook and Twitter.

“We are truly excited about working with Carlos Santana on the latest edition of The Living Room Tour. It is a collaboration that connects music fans all over the world with spectacular artists who share our passion for great sound and unrivalled craftsmanship. The intimate sessions at the same time prove to be an enriching journey into new genres and musical heritages for Bang & Olufsen,” states Marie Schmidt, VP Brand, Design & Marketing at Bang & Olufsen.

“The Living Room Tour is all about sitting in with the artist, sharing stories and engaging in an informal ‘jam session’. Carlos Santana is a legend; he transcends musical genres – so watch out for this new episode of The Living Room Tour. It is going to be epic, it is going to be exciting!” says Jean.

Photos from the session can be found here.

Bang & Olufsen was founded in Struer, Denmark, in 1925 by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, two innovative, young engineers devoted to high quality audio reproduction. Since then, the brand has become an icon of performance and design excellence through its long-standing craftsmanship tradition and the strongest possible commitment to high-tech research and development.

Still at the forefront of domestic technology, Bang & Olufsen has extended its comprehensive experience with integrated audio and video solutions for the home to other areas such as the hospitality and automotive industries in recent years. Consequently, its current product range epitomizes seamless media experiences in the home as well as in the car and on the move.

For more information on Bang & Olufsen, please visit www.bang-olufsen.com.

Images are available free of charge from the Bang & Olufsen media centre:
http://mediacenter.bang-olufsen.dk.

U2 The iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 A Triumph In Ticket Sales!

December 9, 2014

U2 The iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 A Triumph In Ticket Sales!

Due To Overwhelming Demand – Additional Dates Confirmed in
New York, Chicago, Boston, Montreal, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Berlin & Paris

Tickets on sale Dec. 15 at Livenation.com

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A triumph in ticket sales, U2’s iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 is sold out in every city where it went on sale this morning, it was announced by Live Nation. Following overwhelming fan demand, including a record-setting 118,000 fans queuing online to purchase tickets in New York, two new shows have been confirmed in New York, Chicago, Boston, Montreal, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Berlin & Paris. Tickets for the new dates will go on sale Monday, Dec. 15. A complete tour itinerary is below.

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“We are going to try to have a completely different feeling from night one to night two,” said Bono, “and have some fun playing with the idea of innocence and experience. More to be revealed!”

“The sales for The iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour have been brilliant and we are working to satisfy the incredible demand,” said Arthur Fogel, President – Global Touring and Chairman – Global Music.

The tour follows the recent release of U2’s thirteenth studio album Songs Of Innocence by Island Records, which was given to U2.com subscribers and gifted by Apple to over half a billion iTunes Music Store customers worldwide. To date, Songs of Innocence has been streamed 81 million times and has been downloaded by 30 million fans.

Tickets for the additional U2 iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 shows will go on general sale Monday, Dec. 15. U2.com subscribers who have not already utilized their code and new members may access tickets at U2.com from Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. through Friday, Dec. 12 at noon (all times local). Tickets will be general admission on the floor and reserved seating in the stands.

U2 iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour 2015 is produced by Live Nation Global Touring. UPS is the Official Logistics Provider of the tour.

iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE
TOUR ITINERARY

DATE	CITY	VENUE	ON-SALE

NORTH AMERICA 2015

May 14	Vancouver, BC	Rogers Arena
May 15	Vancouver, BC	Rogers Arena
May 18	San Jose, CA	SAP Center at San Jose
May 19	San Jose, CA	SAP Center at San Jose
May 22	Phoenix, AZ	US Airways Center
May 23	Phoenix, AZ	US Airways Center

May 26	Los Angeles, CA	Forum
May 27	Los Angeles, CA	Forum
May 30	Los Angeles, CA	Forum
May 31	Los Angeles, CA	Forum

June 12	Montreal, QC	Bell Centre	SOLD OUT
June 13	Montreal, QC	Bell Centre	SOLD OUT
June 16	Montreal, QC	Bell Centre	On sale Dec. 15
June 17	Montreal, QC	Bell Centre	On sale Dec. 15

June 24	Chicago, IL	United Center	SOLD OUT
June 25	Chicago, IL	United Center	SOLD OUT
June 28	Chicago, IL	United Center	On sale Dec. 15
June 29	Chicago, IL	United Center	On sale Dec. 15

July 6	Toronto, ON	Air Canada Centre	SOLD OUT
July 7	Toronto, ON	Air Canada Centre	SOLD OUT

July 10	Boston, MA	TD Garden	SOLD OUT
July 11	Boston, MA	TD Garden	SOLD OUT
July 14	Boston, MA	TD Garden	On sale Dec. 15
July 15	Boston, MA	TD Garden	On sale Dec. 15

July 18	New York, NY	Madison Square Garden	SOLD OUT
July 19	New York, NY	Madison Square Garden	SOLD OUT
July 22	New York, NY	Madison Square Garden	SOLD OUT
July 23	New York, NY	Madison Square Garden	SOLD OUT
July 26	New York, NY	Madison Square Garden	On sale Dec. 15
July 27	New York, NY	Madison Square Garden	On sale Dec. 15

EUROPE / UK 2015

Sept. 4	Turin, Italy	Pala Alpitour	SOLD OUT
Sept. 5	Turin, Italy	Pala Alpitour	SOLD OUT

Sept. 8	Amsterdam, The Netherlands	Ziggo Dome	SOLD OUT
Sept. 9	Amsterdam, The Netherlands	Ziggo Dome	SOLD OUT
Sept. 12	Amsterdam, The Netherlands	Ziggo Dome	On sale Dec. 15
Sept. 13	Amsterdam, The Netherlands	Ziggo Dome	On sale Dec. 15

Sept. 16	Stockholm, Sweden	Globe	SOLD OUT
Sept. 17	Stockholm, Sweden	Globe	SOLD OUT
Sept. 20	Stockholm, Sweden	Globe	On sale Dec. 15
Sept. 21	Stockholm, Sweden	Globe	On sale Dec. 15

Sept. 24	Berlin, Germany	O2 World	SOLD OUT
Sept. 25	Berlin, Germany	O2 World	SOLD OUT
Sept. 28	Berlin, Germany	O2 World	On sale Dec. 15
Sept. 29	Berlin, Germany	O2 World	On sale Dec. 15

Oct. 5	Barcelona, Spain	Palau Sant Jordi	On sale Dec. 9
Oct. 6	Barcelona, Spain	Palau Sant Jordi	On sale Dec. 9

Oct. 13	Antwerp, Belgium	Sportpaleis	SOLD OUT
Oct. 14	Antwerp, Belgium	Sportpaleis	SOLD OUT

Oct. 17	Koln, Germany	Lanxess Arena	SOLD OUT
Oct. 18	Koln, Germany	Lanxess Arena	SOLD OUT

Oct. 25	London, UK	The O2	SOLD OUT
Oct. 26	London, UK	The O2	SOLD OUT
Oct. 29	London, UK	The O2	SOLD OUT
Oct. 30	London, UK	The O2	SOLD OUT

Nov. 6	Glasgow, UK	The SSE Hydro	SOLD OUT
Nov. 7	Glasgow, UK	The SSE Hydro	SOLD OUT

Nov. 10	Paris, France	Bercy	SOLD OUT
Nov. 11	Paris, France	Bercy	SOLD OUT
Nov. 14	Paris, France	Bercy	On sale Dec. 15
Nov. 15	Paris, France	Bercy	On sale Dec. 15

Itinerary subject to change.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: www.u2.com & www.livenation.com

Press materials available at: www.u2.com/rmpphoto

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

About UPS

UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages and freight; the facilitation of international trade, and the deployment of advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the Web at ups.com^® and its corporate blog can be found at Longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS.

(Español) T-Mobile aumenta la velocidad de móviles en Miami por hasta 50%

December 9, 2014

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Final Leg of 2014 Honda Civic Tour featuring 3BallMTY is Underway

December 8, 2014

Final Leg of 2014 Honda Civic Tour featuring 3BallMTY is Underway

Latin DJ Trio Releases New Single,
“De Las 12 A Las 12” (“From 12 To 12”)

Tickets available at

www.HondaCivicTour.com

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The third and final leg of the highly anticipated 2014 Honda Civic Tour featuring Latin DJ trio 3BallMTY is now underway, with upcoming performances in major markets including New York, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles. With their innovative fusion of electronic and traditional Mexican music, 3BallMTY (pronounced: Tribal Monterrey) are the first-ever Latin music act to perform on the Honda Civic Tour. Bilingual hip-hop group Los Rakas will be special guests on all dates. Tickets are available at www.HondaCivicTour.com.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7231531-honda-stage-music-news/

Honda Civic Tour: 3BallMTY custom-designed Civic Coupe EX-L

“The interaction with the crowds at theses shows has been amazing. Arizona and Dallas were great and we can’t wait to see what is ahead. We know that fans around the world have come to love our music because of our innovative sound and we are grateful to have the opportunity to bring our music to cities all over the U.S. on the Honda Civic Tour,” said DJ Otto.

3BallMTY’s brand new single, “De Las 12 A Las 12” (“From 12 to 12”) is the latest track from their most recent album, Globall, which showcases an incredible list of collaborations with artists including Becky G, Far East Movement, The Cumbia Girls and Belinda. The new song, along with a set list of international hit singles that have led the trio to revolutionize Latin music and distinguish their unique sound, including “Intentalo” (“Try It”) and “La Noche Es Tuya” (“The Night Is Yours”), will be crowd favorites during the Honda Civic Tour.

In staying true to annual tradition, all of this year’s Honda Civic Tour headliners have created their own customized Honda Civic vehicles, each showcasing the individual band’s style. Offering a nod to the fashion styles of dance music in Mexico, 3BallMTY‘s design showcases swoop imagery and utilizes diamonds to signify the deep roots of cultural music transformed to modern, electronic sounds.

Fans still have an opportunity to enter to win the 3BallMTY custom-designed and autographed Honda Civic Coupe EX-L, as well as a 2015 Honda CBR300R motorcycle with 3BallMTY’s signature design. During the 2014 Honda Civic Tour Sweepstakes, grand prizes have included custom-designed and autographed Honda Civic Coupe EX-Ls from each of the headlining artists. First prizes have included a customized 2014 Honda Ruckus scooter co-designed by Grouplove and Portugal. The Man and a customized 2014 Honda Grom motorcycle with a custom design from American Authors. Second prizes included three amazing flyaway trips to join the Honda Civic Tour at designated stops, including Honda Civic Tour featuring Grouplove and Portugal. The Man at Rumsey Field (Central Park) in New York City, American Authors at Paradise Rock Club in Boston and 3BallMTY at The Regent in Los Angeles. Each trip included flights and hotel for a 3-day, 2-night stay for the winner and a guest, along with premiere tickets for the show. Fans can visit http://Honda.us/CivicTourSweepsRules for online entry, additional eligibility restrictions, prize descriptions and full official rules.

Now in its 13^th year, Honda Civic Tour is not one, but three successive tours in 2014, highlighting three distinct genres of music, that also serve as a significant pillar of the new Honda Stage music platform. Alternative rock bands Grouplove and Portugal. The Man co-headlined the first 2014 Honda Civic Tour this summer with Tokyo Police Club and Typhoon supporting on various dates. Brooklyn-based pop rock band American Authors headlined the second leg with support from The Mowgli’s, Echosmith and Oh Honey, with U.S. dates wrapping in early November.

Honda’s commitment to music runs deep, with a 13-year history presenting the popular Honda Civic Tour, as well as hosting Honda Stages at premier U.S. music festivals including Governors Ball, Music Midtown and Austin City Limits Music Festival. Honda’s passion for music content curation and delivering unique experiences to music enthusiasts has led the automaker’s development of the new Honda Stage platform. The Honda Stage program provides music fans one-of-a-kind music experiences through live performances and digital content: www.YouTube.com/HondaStage.

Under the Honda Stage program, American Honda brings together an unprecedented group of entertainment and technology leaders to produce and distribute some of the best original, high-quality music content available today, through dozens of live events and exclusive online content. The success of the Honda Civic Tour makes it a natural fit as a pillar of the Honda Stage program.

Honda Civic Tour featuring 3BallMTY and Los Rakas:

Dec 11	Baltimore, MD	The Fillmore
Dec 12	New York, NY	El Patron NYC
Dec 14	Chicago, IL	Portage Theater
Dec 16	Denver, CO	Larimer Lounge
Dec 17	Las Vegas, NV	Rubicon Night Club
Dec 18	Santa Ana, CA	Observatory
Dec 19	Los Angeles, CA	The Regent
Dec 20	Ventura, CA	Ventura Theater
Dec 21	San Francisco, CA	The Fillmore

About 3BallMTY
3BallMTY (pronounced: Tribal Monterrey) is Erick Rincon, DJ Otto, and Sheeqo Beat – they are a cultural phenomenon and an award-winning electronic Latin music group from Monterrey, Mexico that received the Best New Artist award at the Latin Grammys. These young artists specialize in electronic mixes that combine cumbia and tropical music with pre-Hispanic influenced musical textures. As one of the most important and authentic representatives of “La Generacion Tribal” or “tribal generation,” 3BallMTY has broken cultural, generational and language barriers. Their first album Intentalo reached great success within a year of its release by going Gold in Mexico and Platinum in the U.S. and Central America. The group is critically acclaimed by Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine and the New York Times. In 2012, iTunes selected them for “Best Latin Breakthrough Album.” The group has won numerous other awards since and is a force of young talent heading into the music mainstream across the U.S. with their newest release, Globall. http://www.3ballmty.com.mx

About Honda Civic Tour
Produced by Marketing Factory, Honda Civic Tour brings innovation to the masses by combining automotive technology and contemporary music. With almost three million concert event attendees since 2001, Civic Tour has established itself as one of the nation’s most compelling, successful music concert tour franchises. Civic Tour has provided concert-goers with an exclusive, interactive concert experience featuring up-close and personal access to their favorite bands, including Linkin Park, blink-182, My Chemical Romance, Paramore, The Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy, Everclear, Incubus, Good Charlotte, New Found Glory, Dashboard Confessional, Maroon 5, and Panic! at the Disco. http://www.HondaCivicTour.com

About Honda Civic:
One of the best-selling compact cars in the United States, the Civic features a lineup of six distinct models: the conventional gasoline-powered Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe, two high-performance Civic Si models, the gasoline-electric Civic Hybrid, the Civic Natural Gas and Civic HF high fuel economy model. The Civic lineup embodies the Honda brand values of ‘clean, safe and fun’ with the Civic HF achieving an EPA- estimated fuel economy rating of 41 mpg on the highway. The Civic Hybrid’s EPA- estimated fuel economy rating is 44/47/45 city/highway/combined. The Civic Sedan has earned top safety ratings from NHTSA and was the first small car to earn a ‘TOP SAFETY PICK+’ designation from IIHS. Now in its ninth generation, the Civic remains one of the most fun-to-drive compact cars on the road today. The Civic Sedan starts at a suggested retail price (MSRP) of $18,390 and is available at Honda dealerships nationwide. For high-resolution photos, broadcast quality video and media information of the entire 2014 Civic lineup, please visit http://www.hondanews.com.

About Honda Stage:
Building on its deep foundation in bringing music to fans, American Honda has brought together an unprecedented group of entertainment and technology leaders to produce and distribute some of the best original, high-quality music content available under the new Honda Stage name, through dozens of live events and exclusive online content. Honda Stage will offer music fans access to custom live and online music programming and performances, behind the scenes content, artist interviews and more at http://www.YouTube.com/HondaStage. With the launch of this channel, Honda becomes a major music curator, as YouTube is the largest distributor of music content and the number one environment for music viewing.

About Honda:
Honda offers a unique lineup of cars and trucks through a network of more than 1,000 dealerships in the United States. In 2014, Honda celebrated it’s 20 millionth vehicle produced in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts. Honda currently operates 16 major manufacturing facilities in North America, producing a wide range of automobiles, all-terrain vehicles, power equipment products, engines and transmissions, and the HondaJet light jet.

For more information, go to http://www.HondaCivicTour.com visit Honda Stage on YouTube at http://www.YouTube.com/HondaStage.

Check back for more Honda Stage Press announcements throughout 2014 at: http://honda.us/1kYuYVN

3BallMTY closes out 2014 Honda Civic Tour

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ETS Launches Georgia’s Teacher Leadership Performance-Based Assessment

December 8, 2014

ETS Launches Georgia’s Teacher Leadership Performance-Based Assessment

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Since ETS administered its first Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators® (GACE®) assessments in October 2013, in collaboration with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC), the program has continued to evolve. Building upon the initial offering of 45 test titles, and the recent introduction of a first-of-its-kind Educator Ethics Assessment, the GACE Teacher Leadership assessment launched in November.

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“The GACE Teacher Leadership assessment measures the critical leadership roles that teachers play in contributing to student and school success,” said George Powell, Vice President and COO of Teacher Licensure & Certification Programs at ETS. “It consists of six tasks that are scored according to task-specific rubrics and address specific standards within the Georgia Teacher Leadership Program Standards.”

The tasks are:

Task 1: Adult Learning and the Collaborative Culture
Task 2: Research for the Improvement of Practice’
Task 3: Professional Learning
Task 4: Observation and Use of Assessment Data
Task 5: Collaboration with Families and the Community
Task 6: Collaborative Teams and Advocacy

“Task responses are entered in a private, secure online submission system,” explains Jan Ruthven, Senior Director of the GACE Program. “Candidates seeking to earn a Lead Professional Certificate are granted eligibility to test by their program providers.”

This assessment addresses specific standards within the GaPSC’s Teacher Leadership Program Standards (PDF) and brings to fruition ETS’s work and contribution to the Teacher Leadership Consortium, which established the Teacher Leader Model Standards.

The GaPSC made the decision to create a Teacher Leadership assessment that mirrors the knowledge and skills set teacher leaders must have, so the decision was made to use a portfolio assessment rather than the traditional selected response format. “Under Georgia’s new Tiered Certification System, the Lead Professional certificate level will identify those educators prepared to support Induction Level teachers,” comments David Hill, GaPSC’s Director of Educator Preparation and Certification Divisions. Hill went on to point out that “successful schools have a cadre of highly skilled teachers equipped to lead school improvement work in the school learning community.”

Candidates can now register for the spring 2015 testing window and are to submit their responses online during the following submission window:

Spring 2015 Testing:
Registration: Open until May 15, 2015
Submission Window: January 18, 2015–May 31, 2015

For more information, please visit http://gace.ets.org/teacher_leadership/about/.

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC® tests, the GRE® tests and The Praxis Series® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org

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