Secretary Berry Marks National Voter Registration Day

September 23, 2014

Secretary Berry Marks National Voter Registration Day

Deadline to register to vote in the General Election is Oct. 6, 2014

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, people all across the country will celebrate the third annual National Voter Registration Day. Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry is reminding Texans to register by October 6 for the November 4 Election.

“I am committed to making sure every eligible Texan has the information they need to register for this fall’s election, including the fact that you can download and print a voter registration form right from VoteTexas.gov,” said Secretary Berry.

To register, Texans can fill out an online form available through VoteTexas.gov, print it, sign it, and mail it in. Texans also have the option to request a postage paid voter registration card be mailed directly to them at a specific address.

For the 13.6 million Texans already registered to vote, Secretary Berry had an additional message.

“Now is also a good time to check your registration to make sure you are prepared for Election Day on November 4,” said Secretary Berry.

Texans already registered can review their information through VoteTexas.gov using links under the register to vote section. If voters need to update their registrations, they can do so online as long as they still reside in their county of registration. If a voter wishes to change their county of registration, they will need to fill out and send in a new application.

Secretary Berry is traveling the state to make sure all eligible voters have information on how, when and where to vote. Early voting begins on Oct. 20 and ends on Oct. 31. Election Day is Nov. 4, 2014.

Visit VoteTexas.gov, your official voting resource, for more information about voting in Texas.

Additionally, Texans can stay up to date online by following VoteTexas on Twitter and Instagram and by liking VoteTexas on Facebook. Follow social media conversations about voting in Texas using #VoteTexas.

American Honda Distinguishes 15 Suppliers with Premier Partner Award

September 23, 2014

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American Honda Distinguishes 15 Suppliers with Premier Partner Award

Award recognizes partners who embrace Honda’s philosophy of exceeding customer expectations with exceptional quality and service

TORRANCE, California, Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Fifteen distinguished suppliers to American Honda Motor Co., Inc. have received the 2014 Premier Partner Award from American Honda President & CEO Takuji Yamada today in a special ceremony and reception at the Torrance Marriott South Bay Hotel in Torrance, CA. This year’s recipients were selected from a pool of more than 1,000 eligible companies based on excellence in quality, value and customer service that defines Honda’s philosophy and reputation.

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Premier Partner Award winners play a unique role in supporting Honda businesses and operations, including Honda and Acura automobiles, automobile engines and transmissions, Honda all-terrain vehicles, power equipment products, general purpose engines, and the HondaJet advanced light jet. Nine of the 15 recipients are repeat winners. This year’s class of suppliers includes a number of small businesses and minority-owned businesses.

“Amid record sales and continued strength across Honda companies, we are asking our suppliers to renew their commitment to exceptional quality and service,” said Charles Harmon, American Honda’s senior manager of procurement and corporate services. “We thank the outstanding organizations recognized today for answering that call and helping Honda to deliver on our own promise to our customers.”

2014 American Honda Premier Partner Award recipients include:

Accenture, LLP, for providing sales incentive management and reporting solutions.
ADP Lightspeed, for providing business management solutions.
Atlantic Container Line, for providing international transporting services.
BI Worldwide, for the development and execution of customer engagement programs.
CH2M Hill, for providing facility management and administrative services.
Delta Air Lines, Inc., for creating specific travel lanes and lowering prices on our most trafficked destinations.
flexis North America, Inc., for designing systems that balance dealer requests against production volumes.
Maritz Inc., for creating in-dealership launch training programs.
OC Tanner Recognition Company, for developing the Associate Service Award Recognition Program, integrating elements of the Honda brand, mission and values.
Pacific Technology Solutions, for E-learning and enterprise level software development solutions.
Resource One, for serving as our recycling management resource and embracing Honda’s zero landfill initiative.
RMI International Inc., a provider of physical security services at facilities nationally.
Sinclair Printing Company, for printing and delivery of informational materials in our vehicles.
Targetbase, for marketing strategy and consultation, and the development and management of customer databases.
Urban Science, for developing online systems that support customer retention.

Supporting Small Businesses and Supplier Diversity
Honda desires to establish long-term relationships with suppliers based on trust and mutual benefit, and with a commitment to diversity. Working alongside minority supplier development councils and the Small Business Administration, diversity workshops educate potential ethnic minority and women-owned suppliers on Honda business operations. The workshops facilitate strategic alliances and joint ventures, and assist with loan and venture capitalization, empowerment programs and other available resources. In June, 2014 Honda joined 25 corporations for a discussion with President Obama about strengthening small business suppliers by supporting initiatives like increasing working capital, so they can grow their businesses and hire more workers.

About Honda
Honda established operations in America in 1959 and now employs nearly 40,000 associates in its North American sales, R&D and manufacturing operations with total capital investment in North America exceeding $22 billion.

Based on its longstanding commitment to “build products close to the customer,” Honda operates 16 major manufacturing facilities in North America producing a wide range of Honda and Acura automobiles, automobile engines and transmissions, Honda all-terrain vehicles, power equipment products, such as lawn mowers, mini-tillers and general purpose engines, and the HondaJet advanced light jet.

Eight Honda auto plants in the region, including four in the U.S., have the capacity to produce 1.92 million automobiles each year. In 2013, more than 94 percent of the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the U.S. were produced in North America. Those plants today manufacture 11 different models, including four passenger cars and seven light trucks using domestic and globally sourced parts. A fifth U.S. auto plant, the Performance Manufacturing Center, is under construction in Marysville, Ohio, and next year will become the exclusive global production location for the next generation Acura NSX supercar.

Honda also operates 16 major research and development centers in the U.S. with the capacity to fully design, develop and engineer many of the products Honda produces in North America.

(Español) El instituto médico EstetiK se estrena en Estados Unidos con su revolucionario Reto de las 6 semanas: Simple: Pierde 6 kilos en solo 6 semanas

September 23, 2014

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New Western Dental Opens in Panorama City

September 23, 2014

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New Western Dental Opens in Panorama City

Office Offers Full-Range of Dental and Orthodontic Services

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Western Dental, one of the nation’s leaders in accessible, affordable oral healthcare, opened a new office located in Panorama City, California at 8600 Van Nuys Boulevard.

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“Whether patients require emergency treatment, specialized pediatric services or routine preventive care, residents can visit our office and be assured that quality, affordability and convenience will be our top priorities,” said Dr. Elizabeth Estrada, Managing Dentist for the new office.

Western Dental is offering a New Patient Special of $29 for Exam and X-rays. In addition to a comprehensive oral exam and full mouth x-rays, the $29 New Patient Special includes enrollment in Western Dental’s annual plan, which provides a full schedule of dental services at reduced fees.

All of Western Dental’s services are backed by a unique quality assurance system, which electronically monitors all patient visits, treatments, dental staff and clinical performance to enable high-quality care.

Western Dental accepts DentiCal and private insurance, as well as uninsured patients. In addition, same day and next day appointments, no interest payment plans and a bilingual staff help make oral health care more accessible for residents.

The Panorama City location is open to provide general dentistry services Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and orthodontic services Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, visit www.westerndental.com or call 1.888.844.4478.

ABOUT WESTERN DENTAL:
One of the nation’s largest dental providers, Western Dental (with its affiliate, Brident Dental & Orthodontics) is the leader in accessible, affordable oral health care, serving more than 800,000 patients annually in over 190 affiliated clinics throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Informed by the latest research, Western Dental is committed to delivering high-quality general, orthodontic and specialty dental services in state-of-the art facilities. For more information please visit WesternDental.com and Brident.com.

Cafe Bustelo® Launches 2014 El Cafe Del Futuro Scholarship Essay Contest

September 23, 2014

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Cafe Bustelo® Launches 2014 El Cafe Del Futuro Scholarship Essay Contest

A Total of $45,000 in college scholarships to be awarded to eligible students nationwide

ORRVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cafe Bustelo® is once again partnering with the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) for its El Cafe del Futuro Scholarship Essay Contest, where eligible students nationwide can apply for a chance to win one of nine $5,000 college scholarships. The inspiration behind the El Cafe del Futuro Scholarship stems from the desire to support the communities that have used Cafe Bustelo coffee as a staple in their homes for decades.

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To be eligible for the 2014 El Cafe del Futuro Scholarship Essay Contest, students must be 18 years of age or older and of Latino decent, currently enrolled full-time at a college or university and permanent legal residents of the United States. To enter the contest, students should complete all requirements in the online application on the HACE website and, in 800 words or less, write an essay in English or Spanish responding to the following topic:

Describe how your Latino heritage, family, and the community in which you grew up have impacted your desire and motivation to obtain a college degree. Additionally, describe what you intend to accomplish with your degree and how you will give back to your community.

The essay must be submitted on the contest website along with a letter of recommendation and official proof of current enrollment and registration from the college or university being attended. All essays and recommendation letters will be judged by a qualified panel of judges and assigned points based on the following criteria and point system:

Connection to theme/subject matter (1 to 45 points)
Plans for future accomplishments (1 to 20 points)
Plans to give back to your community (1 to 20 points)
Quality of writing and clear articulation of thoughts and concepts (1 to 10 points)
Strength of recommendation letter (1 to 5 points)

All entries must be received by January 15, 2015 and the winners of the El Cafe del Futuro Scholarship Essay Contest will be announced on or about April 15, 2015. For complete information and Official Rules, please visit http://www.haceonline.org/cafe_bustelo_scholarship

Visit Cafe Bustelo at www.cafebustelo.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CafeBusteloOFFICIAL and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CafeBustelo.

ABOUT HISPANIC ALLIANCE FOR CAREER ENHANCEMENT
The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of Latino professionals. For over 30 years, HACE has served as a resource for Latinos in the workplace and a source for expertise and insight for corporations seeking to access this growing community of professionals. With over 42,000 individual members and hundreds of partners across the country, HACE strives to positively impact the American workplace by cultivating the pipeline of Latino talent and providing Latino professionals the insight, access, and support to be successful in their careers.

The Esteti-K Medical Institute opens to the United States with its revolutionary Six week Challenge: Lose 6 kilos in just 6 weeks

September 23, 2014

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MIAMI, Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Esteti-K, Venezuelan Medical Center, opened its doors in Miami filling the requests of its international patients. Supported by Dr. Klara Senior, founder and Medical Director of Esteti-K Venezuela and Dr. Eddie Armas a well-known specialist in anti-aging, who lead the team of Esteti-K Miami.

Esteti-K arrives to Florida with the revolutionary "Six week Challenge" and two decades of experience of Esteti-K Medical Center in Venezuela guaranteed with professionalism and complete discretion wished by all patients.

"We are welcoming our patients with the revolutionary treatment: the 'Six week challenge' a proven way to lose one kilo a week during six weeks in a healthy way," said Klara Senior. "It is not just a 'diet' or a 'fashionable treatment.'"

The six week challenge is based on three pillars: Nutritional Challenge (balanced diet), muscular challenge (physical training) and therapeutic challenge
(personalized medical treatments). "I was the first to accept the challenge and to overcome it, the results to date fill me with great satisfaction, it has become my lifestyle," emphasized Senior during the opening of Esteti-K Medical Institute. The Institute also offers personalized online counseling for patients worldwide. Esteti-K specializes in aesthetic medicine, nutritional and weight loss plans, also aesthetic gynecology.

EstetiK also carries out cutting-edge non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments, facial rejuvenation with the revolutionary machine eMatrix (facial rejuvenation by fractional radiofrequency subablative), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), Botox, fillers, plasmagel (autologous filler) treatments for dark spots on the skin treatments and cellulite anti-aging body, a range of anti-aging treatments,
nutritional counseling, food intolerance test, hormone replacement therapy.

About Klara Senior: Founder and Medical Director of Esteti-K Venezuela, Doctor of the Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV), specialist in Facial Aesthetic Medicine, Anti-Aging Body. Expert in managing overweight and obesity. More than 17 years of practice as a doctor in Venezuela. With academic training in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Author, international speaker, a member of Allergan Academy, spokeswoman for cosmetic and medicine companies such as Botox and Laser, Lumenis, Uniderma Dermatocosmeticos. Klara has been invited as an expert and he is one of the preferred medical for Miss Venezuela contestants, celebrities and journalists in Venezuela. Klara is Currently completing a certification in Health Coaching and is a recurring
guest on CNN in Spanish, CALA, AmericaTV, Televen, Venevision, Globovision, Circuit Exitos 99.9 FM, 107.9 FM, Wave Circuit, Magic 99.1 FM, among others.

About Dr. Eddie Armas: A general practice doctor specialist in preventive care. In Florida he is a pioneer in weight loss and anti-aging. His proven reputation has led him to be the medical consultant of CNN en espanol, Univision and other large channels. He has over 25 years of experience as a general practice doctor.

Visit Esteti-K at: 7000 SW 62nd Ave suite 405, South Miami. Florida, USA. P. (786) 6418252

For Immediate publication: Bridger Communications Aleyso Bridger: [email protected]

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New Research: African, Asian, and Hispanic/Latino Americans Are Convinced on Climate Change

September 23, 2014

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New Research: African, Asian, and Hispanic/Latino Americans Are Convinced on Climate Change

Report Reveals Concern and Motivation to Engage, Offers Guidance

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, ecoAmerica released a new report on African, Asian, and Hispanic/Latino American attitudes, values, and motivations on climate change. The findings, additional insight from their American Climate Values Survey issued in March of this year, indicate that African, Asian, and Hispanic/Latino Americans are slightly more convinced that climate change is happening (74%, 83%, and 73% respectively vs. 71% of Americans overall), and are ready and willing to be engaged on climate solutions (65%, 80%, and 70% respectively versus 60% of Americans overall). The concern that “climate impacts are threatening our way of life” is a key issue for these groups.

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“If we seek to make climate solutions a national priority, its time we recognize the true meaning of ‘national.'” says Meighen Speiser, ecoAmerica’s Chief Engagement Officer and co-author of the report. “To inspire and empower any American on climate change, we need to understand how they are understanding and relating to the issue and what is getting in the way of their participation in solutions. We conducted this research to deepen our knowledge, and for the benefit of all who are endeavoring to increase engagement of these important diverse communities.”

The report’s findings show several common concepts, values, and methods for engaging African, Asian, and Hispanic/Latino Americans on climate change, however ecoAmerica warns against a one-size-fits-all program. There are also important distinctions, ranging from whom each of these groups trust most for guidance, to what solutions they resonate with, and where and how to engage them for greatest success.

“For too long, important communities have not been well included in the climate change dialogue or the design of climate solutions.” Says Bob Perkowitz, ecoAmerica Founder and President. “African, Asian, and Hispanic/Latino Americans are currently 37% of the U.S. population (U.S. Census Bureau, 2012). Their voices, ideas, and considerations are required for effective action on climate change. We hope this research will inspire and empower anyone working toward climate solutions to ensure their organizations, audiences, and initiatives engage the full representation of the American people.”

To download the full 54 page report, visit http://ecoamerica.org/research/#ACVRE.

About ecoAmerica
ecoAmerica grows the base of popular support for climate solutions in America with research-driven marketing, partnerships, and national programs that connect with Americans’ core values to bring about and support change in personal and civic choices and behaviors. ecoAmerica’s flagship initiative is MomentUs, a new initiative designed to build a game-changing increase in personal and institutional support for climate change solutions. Learn more: http://ecoAmerica.org

Vincent J. Napoleon Named “Good Scout” Attorney of the Year

September 23, 2014

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Vincent J. Napoleon Named “Good Scout” Attorney of the Year

Napoleon recognized by local Boy Scout council for industry leadership and service to youth

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — National Capital Area Council (NCAC), Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is proud to announce that Vincent J. Napoleon, partner at Nixon Peabody LLP, has been selected as the 2014 Attorney of the Year in recognition of his industry leadership and dedication to the youth of the greater D.C. metropolitan area. He will be recognized at the Attorney of the Year Luncheon on November 18 at The Society of the Cincinnati’s Anderson House.

“The Attorney of the Year is one of our ‘Good Scout’ Awards, recognizing local leaders who exemplify the values of the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives,” said Les Baron, Scout Executive and CEO of NCAC. “Vince is an excellent role model for our youth of where perseverance and determination can take you.”

Napoleon is with Nixon Peabody’s Commercial Litigation practice. Based in Washington, D.C., he focuses on complex commercial transactions, government contracts, and life sciences. He is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, former senior member of the staff of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Contracting, and former Senior Contracting Official for the Air Force District of Washington. For more than 25 years throughout his legal career, Napoleon has served in significant leadership positions including his role as general counsel of major divisions of defense and aerospace companies among the Fortune 100, including GE and Lockheed Martin, as well as being a principal attorney in the merger of Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand, and general counsel of public biotechnology and pharmaceutical-related companies. Napoleon earned his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and his B.S. from Georgetown University.

“I am deeply honored and humbled by this award from the Boy Scouts,” says Napoleon. “This award has a special meaning to me and represents the culmination of my scouting experience which began in 1968 as a Cub Scout.”

Napoleon’s son Ian is also involved with Scouting, having earned his Eagle Scout Award earlier this year. As part of earning his rank, Ian led a project to combat malaria by bringing mosquito nets to impoverished communities in Africa.

About National Capital Area Council, BSA

National Capital Area Council was organized in 1911 and today stands as one of the oldest and largest councils in America. The Council territory includes the District of Columbia; Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George’s, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties in Maryland; and in Virginia the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Fauquier, Spotsylvania, Caroline, King George, Stafford and Culpeper, the independent cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Fredericksburg; as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information, please visit www.NCACBSA.org.

CONTACT:
Aaron Chusid: 301-529-4091 / [email protected]
Alisha Stewart: 301-214-9159 / [email protected]

As Trial Concludes, Doral Financial Corporation Remains Confident in the Rule of Law

September 22, 2014

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As Trial Concludes, Doral Financial Corporation Remains Confident in the Rule of Law

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Following today’s trial in the Doral Financial Corporation v. Hacienda court case, Doral Legal Counsel Matthew D. McGill issued the following statement:

“We are grateful to have had the opportunity to present our case in court and to require Hacienda finally to explain its basis for attempting to nullify the tax agreement it signed just two years ago. Hacienda’s theories have shifted radically over the course of this litigation, but throughout the trial, the court listened attentively to the evidence, asked insightful questions of both sides, and all while kept the parties focused on the question whether Hacienda had a legal basis for its actions. It is regrettable that Doral had to sue Hacienda to compel it to live up to its obligations, but we remain confident in the rule of law and that it will prevail.”

For more information on case of Doral vs. the Hacienda and events leading up to the trial, visit www.DoralPuertoRicoFacts.com.

Doral Financial Corporation is a bank holding company engaged in banking, mortgage banking and insurance agency activities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Doral Bank, with operations on the mainland U.S. (New York metropolitan area and northwest region of Florida) and Puerto Rico. Doral Financial Corporation’s common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DRL.

Contact: Miriam Warren 202-722-2186

As Puerto Rico prepares to sell $900 million in new bonds, Prof. Arturo Porzecanski focuses attention on the Government Development Bank’s key role in Puerto Rico’s financial crisis

September 22, 2014

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As Puerto Rico prepares to sell $900 million in new bonds, Prof. Arturo Porzecanski focuses attention on the Government Development Bank’s key role in Puerto Rico’s financial crisis

New report documents systemic financial risks posed by the GDB

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Just days after Puerto Rico announced plans to issue $900 million in additional revenue-backed debt, American University international economist Arturo Porzecanski will host a media teleconference, Wednesday, September 24, from 12 noon to 1 PM EDT, to discuss the upcoming bond offering and his new report on Puerto Rico’s Government Development Bank (GDB), which highlights its central role in the Commonwealth’s fiscal crisis.

Porzecanski’s report, The Government Development Bank: At The Heart of Puerto Rico’s Financial Crisis, offers the first critical look at the role played by the GDB, better known as the Commonwealth’s “piggy bank.” Despite being by far the largest banking institution in the United States which is overseen neither by the Federal Reserve nor the FDIC, the GDB has managed to escape scrutiny by credit-ratings agencies and Wall Street analysts alike. “Evidently, few are keen to take on the almighty GDB,” Porzecanski argues, “even though it is such a ‘black box’ and crucial arm of the government”

Dr. Porzecanski will discuss key findings, including: how the GDB facilitated the decade-long borrowing binge that led to the current crisis; how the bank itself is vulnerable because of all the loans it has granted to state entities at the edge of default; how legal changes are necessary to prevent public corporation defaults from having a spillover effect on general-obligation debts; and how the bank’s financial vulnerability, poor transparency, and lack of backing by a lender of last resort pose a systemic threat to Puerto Rico and to the mainland United States.

Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Time: 12 noon EDT

Dial-In: Dial: 866-952-1906 Conference ID: Arturo

Dr. Arturo Porzecanski is a professor of international economics at American University in Washington DC and Director of its International Economic Relations Program. He previously worked for nearly three decades as a senior international economist on Wall Street. (http://www.american.edu/sis/faculty/aporzeca.cfm)