Black Opal Celebrates New Definitions of Beauty for Women of All Complexions

February 19, 2015

Black Opal Celebrates New Definitions of Beauty for Women of All Complexions

Innovative Multimedia Campaign Empowers Individual Beauty Expression

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, global beauty brand, Black Opal introduces a new multimedia campaign called “I Define My Beauty.” The new campaign is aimed at empowering, engaging and inspiring women of all complexions to express their individuality and embrace their unique look and defy stereotypes of beauty.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Americans who are made up of two or more races increased 32 percent between 2000 and 2010 at a minimum and only continues to rise. Multicultural beauty is now more than a “diversity” catchall; it’s an evolution that addresses the multidimensional and multilayered needs of women whose ethnicities and cultures are mixing together, making up today’s blended beauty.

According to Black Opal Artistic Director, Merrell Hollis, “I Define My Beauty is about rejecting the stereotypes and myths that other people put on you. It’s a movement to educate women of all complexions, ethnicities and ages to take chances and feel confident—whether they go for subtle mauve or saturated fuchsia, the choice is yours not someone elses.”

“I Define My Beauty” kicks off with a video featuring Celebrity Make-up Artist & Black Opal Artistic Director Merrell Hollis and other beauty professionals in New York City discussing their own definitions of beauty. The makeup pros tackle myths and stereotypes and discuss how their clients choose self-expression and creativity to make their own personal style statement, instead of relying on old-fashioned notions of beauty do’s and don’ts.

Throughout the “I Define My Beauty” campaign, Black Opal will be encouraging women to join in the conversation via social media by following the conversation on Twitter and Instagram @blackopalbeauty and participate by sharing their I Define My Beauty stories using the hashtag #IDefineMyBeauty.

Black Opal understands color is more than just a matter of black and white. The campaign underlines Black Opal’s mission to not only celebrate the cultural heritage of every woman but to emphasize the brand’s long-standing focus and commitment to multicultural beauty in all its nuanced shades and tones.

The “I Define My Beauty” movement embraces the new blended beauty landscape and Black Opal’s vast, luxurious collection of pigment-rich, skin enhancing, stay true shades at an affordable price. Black Opal embraces the new face of beauty for today’s modern woman.

About BLACK OPAL
BLACK OPAL offers limitless possibilities in cosmetics and skincare to enhance the diverse beauty and address the unique needs of skin of color. With this targeted focus, BLACK OPAL has solidified its position as the most trusted beauty brand for women of color. BLACK OPAL is a global brand available in 30 countries worldwide. BLACK OPAL products are available by visiting www.blackopalbeauty.com, Walmart, CVS/Pharmacy, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, and OTC Stores nationwide.

For more information, contact Bratskeir & Company Michelle Pascal [email protected] 212-679-2233

Honda Accord and Civic Ranked as Two Most Popular Models with Individual California Car Buyers in 2014

February 19, 2015

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Honda Accord and Civic Ranked as Two Most Popular Models with Individual California Car Buyers in 2014

– Accord #1 most popular car with Californians in 2014

– CR-V most popular SUV in California

– Second straight year for a Honda model to lead in California, with Civic earning the title in 2013

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Honda Accord and Civic were the two most popular vehicles with individual California car buyers in 2014, according to a Honda analysis of new-vehicle registration data from IHS Automotive. The Accord was California’s most popular vehicle with individual buyers in 2014, followed by Civic as the second most popular new vehicle¹. 2014 was the second year in a row that a Honda vehicle earned the top spot in California, with Civic having taken the title in the Golden State in 2013².

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Among all new vehicle registrations, California car buyers purchased 71,578 Accords and 67,293 Civics in 2014, up 17.3 and 0.5 percent, respectively, when compared to 2013 results. What’s more, in 2014 some 34,980 CR-V sport-utility vehicles were purchased by car buyers in California, up 9.8 percent in the state versus the previous year, making CR-V the most popular SUV in California in 2014.

“California is a critical battleground for the auto industry, and it tends to set the tone for the country in terms of product and sales trends, so it’s great to see California buyers choosing Honda over the competition in key product segments,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “We’re in a very strong position with core products like Accord, Civic and CR-V and we’re going to really fortify our light-truck lineup with the launch this spring of the all-new HR-V crossover and the summer arrival of the redesigned Pilot SUV.”

On a national basis, the Accord, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey were the top retail sellers in their respective segments for the second consecutive year, according to new-vehicle registration data from IHS Automotive. Taken together, retail registrations of Accord, Civic and CR-V topped 1 million units in 2014, totaling 1,031,266. Excluding full-size pickups, no other trio of models across the industry top retail registrations of more than one million units in a single year. National retail new vehicle registrations in 2014 for Honda’s three top sellers were 382,535 units for Accord, 317,025 for Civic, and 331,706 for CR-V.

Approximately 98 percent of Honda brand new car registrations in America in 2014 were to individual retail car buyers.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive automobiles for American car buyers through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Accord, Crosstour, Civic, Fit, and CR-Z along with the Pilot, and CR-V sport-utility vehicles and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 30 years and currently operates 16 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2014, 98 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹ Based on IHS Automotive total and retail registrations for 2014CY at California state level.
² Based on IHS Automotive California new total and retail registrations for 2014CY and 2013CY.

Latina Bloggers Connect Proudly Announces the #WeAllGrow Summit and Its Lineup of Power Latina Keynote Speakers Designed to Empower Latina Digital Content Creators

February 19, 2015

Latina Bloggers Connect Proudly Announces the #WeAllGrow Summit and Its Lineup of Power Latina Keynote Speakers Designed to Empower Latina Digital Content Creators

This one-of-a-kind bilingual conference sets the stage for meaningful networking, key professional connections, and will shed light on the future of digital influencer marketing

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The first-ever bilingual conference designed by women in the forefront of digital marketing and content creation, #WeAllGrow Summit, aims to empower Latina bloggers and digital content creators by providing the tools they need to foster meaningful relationships with their followers and amplify their voice to truly become digital entrepreneurs. The sold-out conference will be held February 26-28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California at the LINE Hotel and will host distinguished expert panelists and speakers in categories including parenting, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, food, entertainment and much more.

“We wanted to design a conference that would provide useful tools in each session. Where everyone in attendance would experience professional growth and a place to create meaningful connections between brands and today’s digital influencers,” said Ana Flores, founder and CEO of Latina Bloggers Connect. “We are honored to have a lineup of industry leaders as sponsors of #WeAllGrow; brands that are truly in-tune with today’s consumer needs and have successfully reached Latina audiences through their own digital platforms.”

Latina Bloggers Connect is honored to welcome Michelle Freyre, General Manager of NEUTROGENA®, as a keynote speaker at the inaugural #WeAllGrow Summit. “The impressive Latina women creating and sharing digital content are trendsetters, role models, and opinion leaders,” says Freyre. “I am honored to share my story of professional growth with this audience, and by doing so, I hope that I can inspire and provide insight that helps them grow their very own businesses.” NEUTROGENA®, the #1 facial care brand among Latinas, is the title sponsor of the #WeAllGrow Summit.

#WeAllGrow Summit proudly welcomes Natalie Boden, Managing Director & Founder of BodenPR, also named “Top 40 under 40″ Heavy Hitters in PR by PRWeek, as a keynote conference speaker. Boden will help uncover the methodology of developing landmark campaigns and apply multicultural insights to unlock brand’s potentials. “Latinas are a force to be reckoned with, forging our economic growth by being the decision makers, purchase influencers and exercising an enormous power across social,” said Boden. “I’m looking forward to sharing the formula of managing growth and understanding the creative and practical elements that can help Latinas become entrepreneurs and have an impact on their own brand.”

Professional media powerhouse Cristy Marrero also joins #WeAllGrow as a keynote speaker. As current Group Content Chief for all Meredith Hispanic Media publications and certified Kundalini Yoga instructor and Reiki master, Marrero will shine light on how to stay creative, find balance, and achieve happiness. “True success in any industry goes beyond Facebook LIKES, it’s about strategically reaching your audience with content that is relatable, interesting and will move people to take action. We don’t have followers, we have fans. People share and comment because we are what they care about,” said Marrero.

NEUTROGENA®, Vive Mejor, YouTube, Crest, BodenPR, and Dove Dry Spray Antiperspirant are among the sponsors supporting this first-of-a-kind conference catering to influential Latinas and helping create a platform where great minds can unite to collaborate and together grow as hermanas, friends and business partners. Over 20 unique sessions will be led by distinguished expert panelists, innovators and leaders from various industries and Hispanic organizations and over 200 online personalities and trailblazers in the Latina digital space are expected to attend the #WeAllGrow Summit.

For more information please visit www.weallgrowsummit.com.

About Latina Bloggers Connect, Inc.
Latina Bloggers Connect (LBC) is an opt-in network of multicultural and bilingual bloggers, vloggers and social media influencers in the U.S. with over 1700 registered members. Since 2010, LBC has been connecting recognized brands with key influencers to maximize and effectively execute marketing, digital and PR campaigns. With a boutique-feel but with impactful results, LBC specializes in creating creative and compelling programs, tailored content and experiential events to fit any brand’s needs. LBC has also created an online community designed to equip members with the tools and resources they need to produce quality content while remaining authentic and true to style. The #WeAllGrow Summit is part of LBC and created to fill a gap in the social media landscape while helping both brands and influencers further thrive.

Contact: Denisse Montalvan, [email protected]

Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, and Odyssey Continue as America’s Most Popular Vehicles in Their Segments With Individual U.S. Car Buyers in 2014

February 18, 2015

American Honda Motor Retail Infographic — Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, and Odyssey Continue as America's Most Popular Vehicles in Their Segments With Individual U.S. Car Buyers in 2014

Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, and Odyssey Continue as America’s Most Popular Vehicles in Their Segments With Individual U.S. Car Buyers in 2014

– Accord was again the most popular car in America(1) in 2014 based on retail registrations

– Civic finished 2014 more than 44,000 units ahead of its nearest competitor(2)

– CR-V is the #1 SUV in America and best-selling SUV of the decade(3)

– Retail car buyers choose Odyssey more than any other minivan in America(4)

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Final retail registrations for 2014 are now available and once again four Honda models led the industry in retail registrations in their respective segments, according to Honda analysis of data from IHS Automotive. Repeating their 2013 performances, the Accord, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey were the top choice of individual U.S. car buyers in their respective segments in 2014⁵. Based on retail registrations, Honda has three of the top six best-selling passenger vehicles in America. Honda’s registrations to individual buyers as a percentage of total registrations is 98 percent⁶, the highest of any mainstream brand in the U.S.

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“Retail sales are simply a better yardstick for measuring real-world product appeal and Honda’s focus on retail sales translates to higher resale value and lower lifetime ownership costs for our customers,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “We’re looking to build on our retail sales momentum in the light truck category in the year ahead with innovative new products including the new Honda HR-V crossover and redesigned Pilot SUV.”

Accord, CR-V, and Civic led retail registrations in the three highest volume passenger vehicle segments in the U.S. Excluding full-size pickup trucks, Accord, CR-V and Civic rank first, third, and fourth, respectively in retail registrations in 2014.

For the second year in a row, Accord, CR-V, and Civic – Honda’s top three selling models – accounted for more than one million in registrations in 2014. Each of these three models achieved retail registrations of more than 300,000 units. Overall, the Honda brand set an all-time annual sales record with sales of 1.37 million units.

Honda brand highlights, based on Honda’s analysis of IHS Automotive new-vehicle registration data for 2014, include:

Excluding full-size pickups, the Accord, CR-V and Civic continue to hold three of the top four slots – first, third and fourth, respectively – in retail registrations in 2014.
With retail registrations of 382,535 units in 2014, the Accord easily outpaced the competition as the most popular car in America for the second straight year.
CR-V is America’s retail and outright best-selling SUV of 2014, and the best-selling SUV of the past decade. On a retail basis, CR-V registrations rose 10.5 percent to 331,706 units compared to 2013, giving CR-V a more than 80,000-unit lead over the #2 selling vehicle in the segment in 2014.
Civic retail registrations of 317,025 units in 2014 led all compact cars, besting the nearest segment competitor by nearly 45,000 units.
Odyssey retail registrations of 119,615 units continue to make it the top choice among retail minivan customers – at 32 percent retail segment share.

About Honda

Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive automobiles for American car buyers through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Accord, Crosstour, Civic, Fit, and CR-Z along with the Pilot, and CR-V sport-utility vehicles and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 30 years and currently operates 16 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2014, nearly 98 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹Based on IHS Automotive, U.S. new vehicle retail registrations for 2013 and 2014 among all car models
²Based on IHS Automotive, U.S. new vehicle retail registrations for 2013 and 2014 among Non-Luxury Traditional Compact Segment
³ Based on Automotive News Center data for all SUV and CUV models 2004-2014 calendar years.
⁴Based on IHS Automotive, U.S. new vehicle retail registrations for 2013 and 2014 among all van and minivan models
⁵ Based on IHS Automotive, U.S. new vehicle retail registrations for 2013 and 2014 in the Non-Luxury Traditional Mid Size car, Non-Luxury Compact CUV, Non-Luxury Traditional Compact Car, and Non-Luxury Mid Size Van Segments
⁶Based on IHS Automotive, U.S. new vehicle total and retail registrations sales mix in 2014 for all mainstream brands

MediaPost Communications — a prominent publisher and producer of conferences for media, marketing and advertising professionals — announces speakers for its “Engage Hispanics” Conference in Miami on Tuesday, February 24th

February 18, 2015

MediaPost Communications — a prominent publisher and producer of conferences for media, marketing and advertising professionals — announces speakers for its “Engage Hispanics” Conference in Miami on Tuesday, February 24th

Conference Theme is “Diversity Within Diversity: Tapping The Many Hispanic Markets”

NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MediaPost Communications announces the speakers for its “Engage Hispanics” Conference in Miami on Tuesday, February 24^th. They include Juan Pablo Gonzalez from Coca-Cola, Ruben Rivera from State Farm, Francisco Rivera of Telemundo, Xavier Turpin of Dunkin Brands and Mike Valdes-Fauli of Pinta. A full list of speakers can be found at http://www.mediapost.com/engage-hispanics/speakers. The conference will take place at Hyatt Regency Miami, Florida.

MediaPost's "Engage Hispanics" Marketing Conference, to be held on Tuesday, February 24th at the Hyatt Regency Miami, Florida

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The day’s agenda will focus on marketing in a multicultural nation. Differences in national roots, language choice, generational identity and location all make this a tale of many markets where brands and their agencies can’t expect success from standard national ad plan strategies or one-size-fits-all creative.

MediaPost is well known for the quality of their conferences, which are programmed exclusively by proven, expert, unbiased journalists. Gary Milner, Lenovo’s Director of Digital Marketing has said MediaPost’s industry expertise allows him “… to meet industry experts, learn about industry solutions, interact with peer groups and learn about specific channels of interactive media. The contacts I have made at these events will be valuable for years to come.”

For more information on the “Engage Hispanics” Conference, please go to: http://www.mediapost.com/engage-hispanics/

MediaPost will also be holding an OMMA (Online Media Marketing & Advertising) Conference on the “Art & Science of Digital Advertising” on Monday, February 23rd at the same venue. This conference will focus on strategies and tools available to marketers and agencies to master both the creative and the science of online advertising. For more information on this conference, please go to: http://www.mediapost.com/omma-miami/

About The Company

MediaPost Communications provides news and commentary by leading media and marketing journalists, not only on industry trends but how technology is changing every aspect of social interaction. For almost 20 years, mediapost.com has been the largest and most influential online publisher for media, marketing and advertising professionals … a complete resource for news, research, and events.

MediaPost produces and hosts a variety of industry events throughout the year. These highly respected events deliver the premium level of content, depth, and valuable information found daily in MediaPost publications and websites to thousands of attendees comprised of top advertising agency executives, leading brand marketers, publishers, researchers, analysts and top media, marketing and advertising industry practitioners.

Contact: Laura Daly, [email protected], 1-212-849-2905

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.

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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.

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