Verizon Names Diego Scotti Chief Marketing Officer

October 3, 2014

Verizon Names Diego Scotti Chief Marketing Officer

Scotti Will Lead Global Management of
Verizon’s Brand Across all Business Units

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Verizon Communications has named Diego Scotti its chief marketing officer, effective Oct. 6. Scotti will lead marketing efforts for all of Verizon’s wireless and wireline business units as the company continues to differentiate itself as the leader in a vibrantly competitive industry.

“Diego has a proven track record of delivering results by growing market share and brand loyalty throughout his career,” said Lowell McAdam, chairman and CEO, Verizon. “As I’ve said before, this is one of the most exciting and dynamic times we’ve ever seen in our industry. He brings the traditional and digital marketing expertise that’s required to expand our leadership position.”

Scotti has a wealth of experience creating and developing innovative marketing strategies and unique customer experiences. Diego most recently served as the CMO at J.Crew. Prior to J.Crew he oversaw marketing for several print and digital media brands at Conde Nast and was previously the head of global advertising and brand management at American Express.

“I am thrilled to be joining the industry leader, and I look forward to collaborating with the team to keep winning in the marketplace,” said Scotti.

In this newly created chief marketing officer role, Scotti will oversee all aspects of Verizon’s global brand management including advertising, consumer insights, digital marketing, creative development, marketing effectiveness, media and sponsorships, social responsibility, and employee communications.

Scotti has been recognized one of the “Marketing Top 40 under 40” by Advertising Age (2007) and one of 21 marketers named “Internationalists” by International Magazine (2012). A native of Argentina, Scotti earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in advertising and marketing communications from the University of Management and Social Sciences in Buenos Aires.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America’s most reliable wireless network, with 104.6 million retail connections nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America’s most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries. A Dow 30 company with more than $120 billion in 2013 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of 177,800. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

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Sprint Gives Customers 500 More Reasons to Switch; FREE Calling to Mexico and Select Hispanic and Latin American Countries through 2015

October 3, 2014

Sprint Gives Customers 500 More Reasons to Switch; FREE Calling to Mexico and Select Hispanic and Latin American Countries through 2015

For a limited time, the Sprint Mexico & More 500 add-on gives new customers 500 FREE minutes to mobile phones and landlines in Mexico and select Latin American countries

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sprint (NYSE: S) – Just in time for the upcoming holidays, Sprint provides one of the best gifts for Hispanic families – the opportunity to call friends and family members internationally at no charge. For a limited time, new customers who switch to any eligible¹ Sprint plan will receive 500 FREE minutes of calling every month through 2015 to mobile phones and landlines in Mexico and 9 additional Hispanic and Latin American countries, including the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Spain and Brazil with the launch of its Sprint Mexico & More 500 international add-on. After the 500 minutes each month, calls to Mexico are just $.01 per minute and low per minute rates are offered to the 9 other countries. The promotion runs through December 5, 2014 and the offer is good through December 31, 2015. After December 31, 2015, customers will pay just $5 per month for the plan. Existing Sprint customers can also add Sprint Mexico & More 500 for $5 per month with a qualifying plan.

“In the U.S., 36 percent of Hispanics are foreign-born and rely on their mobile phones to stay connected, especially in those special moments when they can’t physically be there. As a Latino, I know first-hand the need to communicate with loved ones internationally and how our mobile phones and a great plan can be the bridge that connects us to those we care about,” said Marcelo Claure, Sprint CEO. “Starting today, Sprint will offer an even more convenient and cost-effective international calling plan with the launch of the Sprint Mexico & More 500 add-on. Our commitment to the Hispanic consumer is to continue to deliver more mobile for your money, offering exceptional value in national and international calling plans to truly meet all communication needs on America’s Newest Network.”

The growing U.S. Hispanic community has been inconvenienced with international calling cards and plans that are complicated and saturated with ambiguous calling rates, hidden fees and surcharges. The Hispanic consumer is looking for convenience and affordability and they get just that with the Sprint Mexico & More 500 add-on. Customers receive over 8 hours (500 minutes) of smiles, laughter and joy not only because they get to listen to the voices of friends and family in Latin American, but because they get to do so at a great value.

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Customers can combine the Sprint Mexico & More 500 add-on with any eligible base plan, including the Sprint Simply Unlimited² and Sprint Family Share Pack plans. For iPhone Lovers, the Sprint Simply Unlimited Plan provides unlimited talk, text and data all while on America’s Newest Network for only $50/mo. For families looking for a great value in data, the Sprint Family Share Pack offers up to 10 lines, 20GB of shared data and unlimited talk & text for only $100 a month through 2015³. Combine one of these plans with the Sprint Mexico & More 500 add-on with 500 INCLUDED minutes to Mexico and select Hispanic and Latin American countries for an incredible total value. Visit www.sprint.com/iphone or www.sprint.com/datashare for more information.

To activate the Sprint Mexico & More 500 add-on, simply visit a Sprint store or call Sprint Worldwide at, 1-888-226-7212. Also visit, http://www.sprint.com/internationalrates for more information.

There couldn’t be a better time to switch to Sprint. In addition to 500 international calling minutes, new customers can get paid to switch from T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T or any other competitor, with Sprint offering up to $350/line⁴ via a Visa Prepaid Card to pay off existing contract early termination fees or installment bill payments on devices.

While providing hassle-free international calling options with the Sprint Mexico & More 500 add-on, Sprint also provides 4G LTE service that reaches more than 255 million people and more will be added. Sprint Spark⁵, which was deployed earlier this year, is a technology that is designed to improve the data performance of customers, such as music and video streaming, gaming and more. Switching to Sprint means not having to sacrifice staying connected with friends and family in Latin America, while enjoying the bandwidth put in place to meet the growing data needs of Hispanic consumers on America’s Newest Network.

About Sprint
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company that creates more and better ways to connect its customers to the things they care about most. Sprint served more than 54 million customers as of June 30, 2014, and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; leading no-contract brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint as the most improved U.S. company in customer satisfaction, across all 43 industries, over the last six years. Sprint has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America in 2011, 2012 and 2013. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprintlatino and www.twitter.com/sprintlatino

¹ Plans include Sprint $60 Unlimited Plan, Sprint Family Share Pack plans and Sprint Simply Unlimited.

² The $50 Simply Unlimited Plan features unlimited talk, text and data while on the Sprint network for up to 10 lines for $50 per month for any new or existing customer who purchases or leases a non-discounted iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus through October 16, 2014. Excludes premium content, international, roaming, taxes and Sprint surcharges. Prohibited network use rules apply. To improve data experience for the majority of users, throughput may be limited, varied or reduced on the network.

³ The $100 offer is available through Oct. 31, 2014 when customers switch to Sprint. It includes $15/month/line access charges waived through 2015. Valid only on 20GB or higher data allowance.

⁴ All lines must be ported from an active wireless line at another carrier and remain active and in good standing for at least 45 days to receive the prepaid card. Offer available Aug. 22, 2014 – Oct. 31, 2014. Allow 12 weeks for your prepaid card to arrive. Register at www.sprint.com/jointoday

⁵ Sprint Spark (enhanced LTE) is available in limited markets. Sprint Spark actual deployment plans and speeds will be determined over time based on many factors, including build economics and the availability of equipment, devices and applications.

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Energizer® and the International Association of Fire Chiefs Power Campaign to Change Behaviors, Save Lives

October 3, 2014

Energizer® and the International Association of Fire Chiefs Power Campaign to Change Behaviors, Save Lives

Change Your Clock Change Your Battery

®

program prepares for
20-market fire safety awareness tour across the U.S.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Staggering statistics and the innate desires of two organizations to keep families safe are powering one of the largest fire safety programs in the U.S. Home fires take the lives of more than 2,500 people each year in the United States alone.^* On average, seven people are killed in home fires every day.^*

This fall, Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) will partner for the 27^th year to help lower this toll, educate the public about fire safety and encourage people to adopt life-saving habits through the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery^® program.

An absence of smoke alarms is no longer the main problem in the United States, the IAFC and Energizer note. The installation of smoke detectors in homes has soared, from 10 percent in 1975 to 95 percent in 2000.^*

Now the issue is keeping these smoke alarms working. Households with non‐working smoke alarms now outnumber those with no smoke alarms.^* According to the National Fire Protection Association, three out of five fatal fire injuries take place in homes without working smoke alarms. And 71 percent of smoke alarms that failed to operate had missing, disconnected or dead batteries.

For 27 years, the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery^® program has been dedicated to sharing the important reminder to replace the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when you change your clocks for daylight saving time.

“Too many people fail to keep their smoke alarms functional,” said Fire Chief G. Keith Bryant, President and Chairman of the Board of the IAFC. “This is a needless risk with a simple fix: help protect yourself and your family by ensuring that you have working smoke detectors in your home. Many fire departments across the country have ongoing smoke alarm programs and can provide assistance. There is absolutely no reason why every home should not be protected by working smoke alarms.”

A working smoke alarm can make the difference in whether you have those critical extra seconds to safely escape. Energizer research revealed that more than 70 percent of individuals think their family would have enough time to evacuate in the event of a fire, and 30 percent say they or their family can detect a fire. But, the reality is very different. Home fires don’t give families much time to escape and are not always easy to detect. In fact, while only 20 percent of reported home fires occurred between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., overnight fires caused half of all home fire deaths.^* Moreover, 36 percent of fatal fire victims don’t wake up before being injured.^*

“At Energizer, we believe tragedies caused by fire can be reduced through strengthening relationships with our communities, fire safety education and proactive prevention,” said Brad Harrison, the company’s Vice President of North America Marketing. “We also feel a deep connection and a sense of responsibility to help keep families safe. Our 27 year partnership with the IAFC has touched the lives of families across the country and we’re committed to Change Your Clock Change Your Battery outreach.”

To help give more families those critical seconds, Energizer is donating a quarter of a million batteries this fall to fire departments across the country to distribute to families in their communities. Together, they will host Fire Safety Awareness events in 20 markets throughout October, National Fire Prevention Month, until the end of daylight saving time on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. Local firefighters and the beloved Energizer Bunny® will be making public appearances at these fun-filled family events.^**

Elliot Kaye, Chairman of The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, echoes the IAFC and Energizer‘s fire safety message in saying, “Each year, thousands of Americans are injured by fires in homes that had no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. We support all efforts to prevent fire tragedies. Protect your family tonight by making sure that each floor and each bedroom has a working alarm.”

The Change Your Clock Change Your Battery program is just one of the ways Energizer brings to life the company’s commitment to power safety and responsibility, while making a positive impact in communities across the country. Over the program’s 27-year history, Energizer has donated more than 5 million batteries to communities in need in an effort to save lives. For more information on the program, including a full list of dates and locations the Fire Safety Awareness events, and to download fire safety materials, please visit energizer.com/cyccyb.

About Energizer

Energizer Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: ENR], headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of primary batteries and portable flashlights and lanterns. Energizer is a global leader in the dynamic business of providing power solutions with a full portfolio of products including Energizer_®brand battery productsEnergizer_®MAX_® premium alkaline; Energizer_® Ultimate Lithium; Energizer_® Advanced Lithium; Energizer_® Recharge_® batteries and chargers; and Energizer_®portable flashlights and lanterns. Energizer continues to fulfill its role as a technology innovator by redefining portable power solutions to meet people’s active lifestyle needs for today and tomorrow with chargers for rechargeable portable devices; charging systems for wireless video game controllers; and specialty batteries for hearing aids, health and fitness devices, as well as for keyless remote entry systems, toys and watches. Energizer is redefining where energy, technology and freedom meet to bring to market consumer-focused products that power the essential devices that help people stay connected and on the go at work and at play. Visit energizer.com, @energizer or facebook.com/energizer.

About the International Association of Fire Chiefs

The IAFC represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide. IAFC members are the world’s leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety legislation. Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas, develop professionally and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders. Learn more at iafc.org.

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Cal/OSHA Helps Firefighters Execute High-Rise Rescue: Window Washers Brought to Safety after Getting Stuck on 18th Floor

October 3, 2014

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The combined efforts of Cal/OSHA, Tractel scaffolding company, and the Orange County Fire Department helped ensure two window washers were able to safely exit a 19-story building on Wednesday, October 1.

A Cal/OSHA senior safety engineer was notified around 9 a.m. about a situation at 4 Park Plaza in which washers employed by Newport Window Cleaning had become trapped. Wire ropes suspending the cleaning crew’s platform frayed, making the rope too wide in diameter for the motorized pulley system to raise or lower it.

The Cal/OSHA safety engineer consulted with Tractel Inc., and advised the Command Chief of the Orange County Fire Department. They secured the workers on the platform with harnesses before raising the platform by hand up to the rooftop.

“Days like this truly make me proud that all the agencies involved in the incident worked together towards one common goal: employee safety,” said Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). “Their careful attention to the technical complexities in this situation helped save two lives.”

Rescue ropes, brakes and pulley systems had to be inspected for any damage before the rescue operation could commence. The trapped workers also assisted Urban Search and Rescue-trained firefighters in securing the rescue equipment to their platform, despite having been trapped in the sun for hours. The rescue operation was completed around 1:00 p.m.

However, questions remain about what led to the incident in the first place. “It is important that all industrial equipment be checked regularly for deficiencies,” said Acting Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “Cal/OSHA will be conducting an investigation into how the wire rope problems developed, and why they were not identified before the ropes were put into use on Wednesday.”

Cal/OSHA could issue citations and fines as a result of its investigation into the faulty equipment used by Newport Window Cleaning on Wednesday.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Employers who want to learn more about California workplace health and safety standards or labor law violations can access information on DIR’s website as well as on Facebook and Twitter.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may call the California Workers’ Information Hotline at (866) 924-9757 for recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics.

For media inquiries contact Erika Monterroza at (510) 286-1164 or Peter Melton at (510) 286-7046.

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The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. Non-media inquiries can contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 1-844-LABOR-DIR (1-844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

Media Vista Group Names Antonio J. Guernica Station Group Manager And Robert Villones General Manager Of Univision Minneapolis

October 3, 2014

Media Vista Group Names Antonio J. Guernica Station Group Manager And Robert Villones General Manager Of Univision Minneapolis

FT. MYERS, Florida and NAPLES, Florida, Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Media Vista Group has named Spanish television and Hispanic marketing veteran Antonio J. Guernica to the newly created position of Station Group Manager with responsibility for Univision, UniMas and Azteca America in the Ft. Myers-Naples market – including the D’Latinos show now in its 13^th year of continuous local broadcast – as well as for Univision Minneapolis and Kansas City and their digital properties.

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Guernica led the group that brought Spanish television to Washington, DC; guided Univision Chicago through its conversion from an English independent to an Univision O&O and directed Univision Orlando’s transition from an LPTV to a full power station. In each instance, he shaped and revitalized the Local Sales force and directed the launch of Local News service. Guernica also wrote the landmark book Reaching the Hispanic Market Effectively (McGraw-Hill) and has consulted for various Hispanic advertising agencies.

“I’m very excited to join Orlando and Mayela Rosales and the entire Media Vista team,” said Antonio. “The stations are in vibrant developing markets and the group overall is poised for strong growth. I look forward to contributing to its Sales performance and robust development.”

Minnesota native Robert Villones joins Media Vista as General Manager of Univision Minneapolis from El Dorado Broadcasters where he held the position of Director of Sales in Yuma, Arizona. Robert also served as General Manager for the Adelante Media Group in the Tri-Cities of Washington State, as National/Local Sales Manager for Summit Media in Las Vegas and as Account Executive for CBS, also in Las Vegas.

“Being named General Manager of Univision Minneapolis is a coming home for me,” said Robert. “I have a personal commitment to contribute to its success and maximize the opportunity that the station offers to the business community as well as to enhance the valuable service Univision Minneapolis provides to the Latino community.”

“I’m delighted to have Antonio and Robert become part of the Media Vista Group,” said Orlando Rosales, CEO. “I’m confident that each will make determinant contributions to the continuing success of the Media Vista Group as we explore additional opportunities for growth.”

Media Vista Group, LLC is a multi-platform Hispanic-owned media company. Its broadcast holdings include Univision and UniMas in Ft. Myers-Naples as well as Azteca America Ft. Myers. MVG also owns and operates Univision Minneapolis and Univision Kansas City. Its holdings include the D’Latinos show, now in its 13^th year of continuous local broadcast; D’Latinos Magazine, a monthly Spanish language lifestyle publication; and www.dlatinos.com, a Spanish interactive portal.

Mayela Rosales
+1-239-254-9995
[email protected]

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If you made at least one retail purchase of Red Bull products in the United States between January 1, 2002 and October 3, 2014 you may be entitled to a cash payment or free Red Bull products from a class action settlement.

October 3, 2014

If you made at least one retail purchase of Red Bull products in the United States between January 1, 2002 and October 3, 2014 you may be entitled to a cash payment or free Red Bull products from a class action settlement.

SEATTLE, Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Morelli Alters Ratner, LLP, Benedict P. Morelli, David S. Ratner, Adam Deutsch, 777 Third Avenue, 31st Floor New York, NY 10017; Morelli Alters Ratner, LLP, Jeremy W. Alters, Matthew T. Moore, Miami Design District, 4141 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33137; Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, Laurence D. King, Linda M. Fong, 350 Sansome Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94104; Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, Frederic S. Fox, 850 Third Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10022; and Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, Justin B. Farar, 11111 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 620, Los Angeles, CA 90025, regarding the two consumer class action lawsuits currently consolidated and pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York: Benjamin Careathers v. Red Bull North America, Inc., Case No. 1:13-CV-00369 (KPF) and Wolf, et al. v. Red Bull GmbH, et al., Case No. 1:13-CV-08008 (KPF).

A settlement, set forth in a Stipulation of Settlement (“Stipulation”), has been reached in two class action lawsuits alleging that Red Bull North America, Inc., Red Bull Distribution Company, Inc., and Red Bull GmbH (collectively, “Red Bull”), misrepresented the functional benefits and safety of energy beverages marketed and distributed under the brand name Red Bull ®, including any variations, formats or line extensions thereof. Red Bull denies any wrongdoing or liability and while Red Bull believes that its marketing and labeling have always been entirely truthful and accurate, it confirms that all future claims about the functional benefits of its products will be medically and/or scientifically supported. The settlement will provide Class Members (as defined below) who timely submit a valid Claim Form (as defined in the Stipulation) with the option of receiving a cash payment or free Red Bull products. If you are a Class Member, you may send in a Claim Form to receive a cash payment or free product. A Claim Form can be obtained in three ways: at www.energydrinksettlement.com; by calling (877) 495-1568; or by writing to the Class Action Settlement Administrator at Energy Drink Settlement, c/o GCG, P.O. Box 35123, Seattle, WA 98124-5123. Before any money is paid, the Court will have a hearing to decide whether to approve the settlement.

Am I a Class Member? You are a Class Member if you purchased at least one Red Bull energy beverage in the United States between January 1, 2002 and October 3, 2014. For persons specifically excluded from the class, please view the long form notice on the settlement website.

What Does the Settlement Provide? Red Bull agreed to distribute to Class Members cash reimbursements or free products, the total amount of which shall not exceed $13 million in value. Class Members who submit a valid and timely Claim Form may elect to receive either: (1) a cash reimbursement (in the form of a check) of $10.00; or (2) free Red Bull products (either Red Bull ® Energy Drink or Red Bull ® Sugarfree, as selected on the Claim Form) with a retail value of approximately $15.00 (the “Product Option”). Product packaging (e.g. a four-pack) and sizing (e.g. 8.4 ounce cans) shall be determined by Red Bull at its discretion after the final value of the Product Option has been determined. The free Red Bull products selected on the Claim Form will be shipped by Red Bull directly to Class Members at Red Bull’s cost.

However, if shipment of Red Bull products to a particular Settlement Class Member is not feasible or commercially reasonable, then Red Bull may substitute cash reimbursement for that particular Settlement Class Member. Under the terms of the settlement, certain conditions may lead to Class Members with valid claims receiving either less or more than these amounts. Red Bull has updated its marketing materials and product labeling, and confirms that all future claims about the functional benefits of its products will be medically and scientifically supported.

What are my options? To ask for a payment or free Red Bull products and remain in the Settlement Class, you must mail a Claim Form or submit a completed Claim Form online at www.energydrinksettlement.com no later than March 2, 2015. If you do not wish to participate in the settlement, you may exclude yourself by April 1, 2015, or you may stay in the Settlement Class and object by April 1, 2015. Visit www.energydrinksettlement.com or call (877) 495-1568 for important information about the settlement.

The Court will hold a hearing on May 1, 2015 to consider whether to grant final approval of the settlement and whether to grant Class Counsel’s request for attorneys’ fees and expenses, not to exceed a total of $4,750,000.00, and incentive awards of $5,000 to each of the three class representatives. All attorneys’ fees and expenses and incentive awards will be paid by Red Bull in addition to – and separate from – the cash and products being distributed to Class Members.

CLAIM FORMS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR SUBMITTED ONLINE BY MARCH 2, 2015

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Source:
Morelli Alters Ratner, LLP, Benedict P. Morelli, David S. Ratner, Adam Deutsch, 777 Third Avenue, 31st Floor New York, NY 10017
Morelli Alters Ratner, LLP, Jeremy W. Alters, Matthew T. Moore, Miami Design District 4141 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33137
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, Laurence D. King, Linda M. Fong, 350 Sansome Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94104
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, Frederic S. Fox, 850 Third Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10022
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, Justin B. Farar, 11111 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 620, Los Angeles, CA 90025

CRS Urges Increase of Refugee Visas for Central American Children

October 3, 2014

CRS Urges Increase of Refugee Visas for Central American Children

Offers Five Fixes for Youth in Central America

BALTIMORE, Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Catholic Relief Services applauds the Administration’s plan to allow several thousand Central American young children to apply for refugee status in the United States from their home countries as a first step to address the needs of so many children fleeing violence. The 4,000 refugee visas that would be allocated to people living in Latin America and the Caribbean are necessary but not sufficient.

“Many of the children and vulnerable families in this mass exodus are refugees — according to the internationally-accepted definition of that term — and the United States government has a moral duty and legal obligation to determine those who require refugee status and to provide proper protection while applying,” said Sean Callahan, Chief Operating Officer for Catholic Relief Services. “Considering the number of children at risk it would be more helpful to augment the number of refugee visas available.”

Callahan recently traveled to Central America to meet with government officials, members of marginalized communities and Church partners to discuss real solutions to the realities they face.

“I not only heard of, but witnessed the increasing desperation of families due to inescapable violence for many children, degrading poverty, and family separation,” Callahan said. “In the long run, we must help to provide security and opportunity in their home communities to stem this migration.”

As part of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ annual conference, Callahan participated of the panel Unaccompanied Central American Minors: Long Term Solutions where he presented five fixes to help youth:

Revitalize rural agriculture: Rural Central American economies have struggled to compete in the globalized marketplace. Public-private partnerships, investments in technology and training can help small farmers to significantly increase their incomes and stability. CRS’ ACORDAR program in Nicaragua has more than doubled incomes for over 7,000 coffee farmers by helping them to form 107 cooperatives and invest in technology and business know-how.

Invest in youth: Nearly half the population in Central America is under 20 years old. Many teenagers never finish 9th grade and are unemployed. There is hope. They need opportunities like the YouthBuilders program that reached 5,000 youth in just four years; 80% of the graduates returned to school, found jobs, or started microenterprises. Such programs should be scaled up.

Protect children: The child protection systems in Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala are weak. Schools must be established as safe zones, and their quality must be increased. Law enforcement personnel should be better paid and better trained. Robust child welfare services, including foster-care, family reunification and family reintegration services must be established. Increased interdiction in Mexico only shifts the problem.

Strengthen families: Families are being torn apart by violence, poverty, and migration. They have few support systems. Programs to help families communicate effectively, manage conflict without violence, and bond can reduce the incidence of domestic violence and help prevent children from eventually looking to gang life for answers. Community centers, day care, and other family support programs can keep families together and provide opportunity.

Interrupt the violence: Repressive policies don’t work. It is possible, however, to stop violence by working with youth in gangs, those incarcerated and their families to stop the shooting, and helping those gang involved youth begin to lead healthy and productive lives. As Fr. Greg Boyle of Los Angeles says, “Nothing stops a bullet like a job.”

*Sean Callahan available for comment
*High resolution photos available upon request

Cal/OSHA Issues High Heat Advisory as Temperatures Rise Across State Starting Today

October 2, 2014

Cal/OSHA Issues High Heat Advisory as Temperatures Rise Across State Starting Today

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers to protect their outdoor workers from the risk of heat illness, as temperatures north and south will climb into the 90s today, with forecasts of 100 degrees in some areas over the weekend.

“Heat waves can occur well into autumn in California, so it’s important to remind employers of their responsibilities to protect workers from heat-related illness,” said Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA, is a division of DIR.

California’s heat regulation requires all employers with outdoor workers to take basic steps to protect outdoor workers:

Train all employees and supervisors about heat illness prevention.
Provide plenty of cool, fresh water and encourage employees to drink water frequently.
Provide a shaded area for workers to take a cool down recovery break.
Prepare an emergency heat illness prevention plan for the worksite, with training for supervisors and workers on the steps to take if a worker shows signs or symptoms of heat illness.

It is recommended that employers take steps to help their workers acclimatize, or get used to working outdoors in the heat. Acclimatization is important for new workers and for everyone during times of high heat.

“Employers need to be vigilant during a heat wave, including closely supervising new employees who may not be acclimatized, and must respond promptly to any heat-related symptoms,” said acting Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum.

Special “High Heat” procedures are also required when temperatures reach 95 degrees and workers are at greater risk. At these times, supervisors must take extra precautions:

Observe workers for signs and symptoms of heat illness.
Remind workers to drink water frequently.
Provide close supervision of workers in the first 14 days of their employment (to ensure acclimatization).
Have effective communication systems in place to be able to summon emergency assistance if necessary.

Cal/OSHA will inspect worksites in outdoor industries such as agriculture, construction, landscaping, and others throughout the heat season. Through partnerships with various employer and worker organizations in different industries, Cal/OSHA will also provide consultation, outreach and training on heat illness prevention.

Cal/OSHA takes a comprehensive approach to preventing heat illness among outdoor workers. Its award-winning heat illness prevention campaign, the first of its kind in the nation, includes enforcement of heat regulations as well as outreach and training for California’s employers and workers.

Online information on the heat illness prevention requirements and training materials can be obtained at Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness web page or the Water. Rest. Shade. campaign site. A Heat Illness Prevention e-tool is available on Cal/OSHA’s website, and more information can be found on DIR’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Program provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. For assistance from the Cal/OSHA Consultation Program, employers can call (800) 963-9424.

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Aeromexico Adds More Flights To Eastern United States

October 2, 2014

Aeromexico Adds More Flights To Eastern United States

The airline announces its second daily flight to Orlando and its fourth daily service to Miami, both in the State of Florida.

This supports its goal of growing its major hub in Mexico City and consolidating its presence in the 15 destinations it currently serves in the United States.

ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline reiterates its goal of increasing its connectivity and announces its second daily flight to Orlando and its fourth daily service to Miami from its main hub at the Mexico City International Airport.

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Starting on November 3rd, the airline will add one more daily flight between Mexico City and Orlando, which primary benefit will be seen in the connectivity offered from the nation’s capital to Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Villahermosa in Mexico, and to Lima, Santiago, and Sao Paulo, among other destinations in Latin America.

The aircraft to be used for these flights are Boeing 737 with 124 seats, 12 in Clase Premier, Aeromexico’s business class cabin, with the following schedules:

Orlando – Mexico City*				Mexico City – Orlando*
AM435**	02:55 p.m.	05:36 p.m.	Daily	AM434**	09:25 a.m.	01:40 p.m.	Daily
AM437	05:03 p.m.	07:50 p.m.	Daily	AM436	11:40 a.m.	03:48 p.m.	Daily
AM 443	06:59 p.m.	09:40 p.m.	Saturday	AM 442	01:30 p.m.	05:37 p.m.	Saturday

*The schedules are provided in local time and are subject to changes without notice.
**New flight.

In like manner, Aeromexico will add its fourth daily flight to the Mexico City – Miami route as of November 13th, served with Boeing 737 airplanes. This new service will allow U.S.-origin passengers to connect to destinations such as Acapulco, Aguascalientes, and Oaxaca in Mexico, and Bogota, Guatemala, and San Jose, south of the border, among others.

The schedules for these new flights are listed as follows:

Miami – Mexico City*				Mexico City – Miami*
AM0429	07:00 a.m.	09:52 a.m.	Daily	AM0412	09:38 a.m.	01:45 p.m.	Daily
AM0423	03:00 p.m.	05:52 p.m.	Daily	AM0422	02:05 p.m.	06:15 p.m.	Daily
AM0413	07:30 p.m.	10:22 p.m.	Daily	AM0428	07:45 p.m.	11:53 p.m.	Daily
AM0433**	02:25 a.m.	05:17 a.m.	Daily	AM0432**	01:00 a.m.	05:01 a.m.	Daily

*The schedules are provided in local time and are subject to changes without notice.
**New flight.

With this new services and the fourth and fifth weekly service from Merida to Miami, which begins in November and December respectively, Aeromexico will offer a total of 48 weekly flights from the Mexican capital city to the State of Florida in the United States, with close to 6,000 seats per week between those destinations.

Aeromexico continues working to provide more and better connectivity options between different cities in Mexico and the United States, as well as increasing its presence in the neighboring country.

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About Grupo Aeroméxico

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in providing commercial aviation services in Mexico and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, operates more than 600 daily flights from its main hub in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its route network spans 78 cities on three continents, including 44 destinations in Mexico, 15 in the United States, 13 in Latin America, three in Europe, two in Asia and one in Canada.

The Group’s fleet of more than 115 aircraft is comprised of Boeing 787, 777, 767 and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 145, 170, 175 and 190 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 MAX 737 jet airliners and ten 787-9 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 178 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 564 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel options through its code share partners Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, LAN, TACA and TAM with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Peru. www.aeromexico.com, www.skyteam.com and http://disfrutaam.tumblr.com/

Minority Business Development Agency Invests $1.425 Million in Nine MBDA Business Centers to Expand Reach

October 2, 2014

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thanks to savings derived from a multi-year strategy to reduce administrative and operational overhead costs, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) today announced a supplemental investment of $1.425 million to nine existing MBDA Business Centers. The funds will support the Business Centers in their efforts to better serve minority business communities nationwide.

"At MBDA our goal is to expand the Agency's reach, expertise, and resources to serve as many minority business enterprises through our national network of MBDA Business Centers," said
Alejandra Y. Castillo, MBDA National Director. "These supplemental funds will ensure that we provide greater assistance to minority-owned businesses to support job creation and the continued growth of the U.S. economy."

The funding announced today will go to the following MBDA Business Centers:

Chicago*, Phoenix, Puerto Rico, San Antonio: To further promote U.S. exports and business linkages in emerging economies.
Atlanta, Cleveland, Detroit*, Indianapolis: To implement focused services in support of advanced manufacturing initiatives.
San Francisco: To establish a Technology Transfer and Innovation specialty center.

* The Chicago and Detroit MBDA Business Centers also received a supplement grant to promote access to capital initiatives for traditional and alternative financing.

MBDA Business Centers provide strategic business consulting services to minority-owned firms to stimulate local economies and contributes to job creation for Americans through business growth. This is accomplished by providing greater access to capital, contracts and international markets.

The Technology Transfer and Innovation specialty center is designed to engage minority-owned firms in tech transfer and "lab-to-market" initiatives. The San Francisco MBDA Business Center's proximity to Silicon Valley, a leading hub for high-tech innovation and development, provides a prime opportunity
to help minority-owned businesses enter into emerging markets.

A complete listing of all MBDA Business Centers, their unique capabilities and contact information can be found at www.mbda.gov.

About the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

MBDA, www.mbda.gov, is the only Federal agency dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority-owned businesses. Our programs and services better equip minority-owned firms to create jobs, build scale and capacity, increase revenues and expand regionally, nationally and internationally. Services are provided through a network of MBDA Business Centers. After 45 years of service, MBDA continues to be a dedicated strategic partner to all U.S. minority-owned businesses, committed to providing programs and services that build size, scale and capacity through access to capital, contracts and markets. Follow us on Twitter @usmbda.

Contact: MBDA Public Affairs

Phone: (202) 482-1375

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.mbda.gov

Fax: (202) 482-5117

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