Freeman Bolsters Audiovisual Capabilities With Acquisition Of AVI-SPL’s Hotel, Rental And Event Production Division

October 1, 2014

Freeman Bolsters Audiovisual Capabilities With Acquisition Of AVI-SPL’s Hotel, Rental And Event Production Division

DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Freeman, the leading global partner for integrated marketing solutions for live engagements, announced today that they will acquire the audiovisual equipment rental, staging and hotel operations of Tampa, Fla., based AVI-SPL. Specializing in association trade shows, business meetings, and special events, this division of AVI-SPL will join other leading Freeman brands such as Encore Event Technologies, Stage Rigging and Alford Media, as part of Freeman Audio Visual.

“The acquisition is an important milestone for Freeman as it works to grow their international presence, beginning with the Americas region and through new opportunities in Mexico and Puerto Rico,” said Ken Sanders, president of Freeman Audio Visual. “We look forward to welcoming AVI-SPL rental, staging and hotel services group into our Freeman AV and Encore families so that, together, we can deliver an expanded suite of experts, resources and solutions, as well as exceptional customer results across an expanded geography.”

AVI-SPL’s hotel presence will become part of Freeman’s Encore Event Technologies, one of the industry’s most advanced hotel production companies featuring next-generation technology and full event production capabilities. The resulting combination gives Encore Event Technologies and Freeman AV Canada nearly 300 in-house and extended service hotel properties throughout North America.

Staging and AV rental employees will become part of Freeman. The addition of the AVI-SPL audiovisual group further enhances our AV portfolio, and ensures that Freeman, Encore and AVI-SPL’s customers have access to the broadest range and most innovative solutions available.

“Freeman has a long history as a leader in the live events space. We’re excited for the growth opportunities for our hotel, rental and event production employees,” said John Zettel, AVI-SPL CEO. “AVI-SPL is very proud to lead our industry as the largest pro-AV systems integrator. We’re dedicated to growing this core part of our business of design, build and integration services, product sales and managed services.”

Both companies chose to not disclose financial information related to this acquisition, which closed on September 30. Freeman AV and Encore Event Technologies will strategically manage the transition of all AVI-SPL’s hotel, rental and staging accounts, employees and operations, as well as communicate related developments in the coming months.

About Freeman
Founded in 1927, Freeman is the leading global partner for integrated experiential marketing solutions for live engagements including expositions, conventions, corporate events and exhibits. Headquartered in Dallas, with over 70 offices in North America and the U.K., Freeman produces more than 4,300 expositions annually, including 135 of the 250 largest U.S. trade shows, and 11,000 other events worldwide. Customer-driven and family-owned, Freeman offers a total package of solutions, with a scope of products and services unmatched by the competition. An employee-owned company, Freeman places an emphasis on respect for people and providing unparalleled customer service. Freeman has received numerous trade show industry awards for excellence in leadership, creative design, community service, innovation and customer-driven partnerships. For more information, visit www.freemanco.com.

About AVI-SPL
As the world’s leading collaborative technology provider, AVI-SPL designs, builds and supports the systems and environments that enable communication and collaboration. AVI-SPL has highly-trained and certified system engineers across the United States, Canada, and EMEA in addition to an international network of solution providers in 30 countries. AVI-SPL is a portfolio company of private equity firm Silver Lake Sumeru. Visit www.avispl.com for more information.

Markel Re announces leadership changes

September 30, 2014

Markel Re announces leadership changes

RICHMOND, Virgina, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) announced today that David Kalainoff, President and Chief Underwriting Officer — Casualty of Markel’s Global Reinsurance (Markel Re) division, is retiring effective June 1, 2015. Jed Rhoads, presently Markel Re’s President and Chief Underwriting Officer — Property, will assume responsibility for leading the division in June 2015. Both were previously employed by Alterra Capital Holdings, which was acquired by Markel in May 2013.

“Dave is a valued member of Markel’s senior leadership team and has been instrumental in the transition of the reinsurance team to Markel. We truly appreciate that he shared his retirement decision with us so early and is willing to work with us until June of next year to ensure customer continuity and uninterrupted service,” said Richie Whitt, President and Co-Chief Operating Officer. “Dave has a long and profitable track record in the reinsurance marketplace, and thanks to the efforts of he, Jed, and many others, Markel Re is poised for continued success.”

Dave’s distinguished career has spanned more than 30 years. Prior to joining Markel, he served as President and Chief Underwriting Officer — US Reinsurance for Alterra. He also held senior underwriting positions at Transatlantic Reinsurance Company, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, and Continental Insurance Company.

Jed has more than 30 years of property and casualty treaty reinsurance experience, serving as an underwriter, broker, and executive in the US and Bermuda. His title at Alterra was President and Chief Underwriting Officer — Bermuda Reinsurance.

“Jed and Dave have been close partners in building and leading Markel’s reinsurance business, and they will continue to work closely during the transition,” said Richie. “We are grateful for Dave’s contributions and wish him all the best in his retirement. I am confident that under Jed’s leadership, we will continue to strengthen our reinsurance platform.”

About Markel Corporation
Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The Company’s principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. In each of the Company’s businesses, it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Visit Markel Corporation on the web at markelcorp.com.

CITGO Helps Bronx Spanish Evangelical Church Provide Meals, Music, And More

September 30, 2014

CITGO Helps Bronx Spanish Evangelical Church Provide Meals, Music, And More

CITGO Donates Food Pantry Essentials; Supports Music, Sports, Computer, and Educational Programs

HOUSTON and NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — CITGO Petroleum Corporation hosted a special celebration at the Bronx Spanish Evangelical Church on September 26, highlighting the completion of a food storage container that CITGO donated earlier this year for the church’s food pantry program. CITGO also provided materials to support the church’s social outreach efforts, including existing music, sports, computer, and educational programs.

“CITGO believes that both individuals and corporations must work together to improve the well-being of everyone. This is a shared responsibility and a value aligned with the principles of solidarity of our shareholder, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A., the national, state-owned oil company of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela,” said Nelson P. Martinez, President and CEO of CITGO. “We recognize the hard work the Bronx Spanish Evangelical Church team does serving Bronx residents to keep their minds, bodies, and spirits healthy. We celebrate the positive impact we’ve made together, and we look to the future.”

CITGO donated equipment to the church’s food pantry program, “Give Them to Eat,” which provides tens of thousands of meals every month to people who would otherwise go hungry. CITGO also provided computer equipment, sporting goods, musical instruments, and music education supplies to support the church’s music and computer classes, and its sports programs for children, youth, and adults. These classes offer community members opportunities to acquire skills that will help them become productive individuals, and ultimately help fuel the collective betterment of the Bronx.

“We thank CITGO for its generous donation. We have seen the positive changes CITGO has enabled in the Bronx for years and are so grateful for the support for our programs,” said Rev. Danilo LaChapel, Director of the “Give Them to Eat” Ministries. “The new, larger food storage container will ensure that non-perishable items are stored safely and protected from weather and other elements.”

CITGO has a long history of supporting the Bronx. It created the South Bronx Social Programs and Environmental Initiative in 2007 to promote a brighter future for that community, where more than 250,000 residents live below the poverty line in one of the poorest Congressional Districts in the United States. Now called “Path to Progress,” this effort has provided more than $7.3 million in grants to South Bronx-based organizations.

The Bronx also benefits from the CITGO-Venezuela Heating Oil Program. That initiative has provided more than 235 million gallons of heating oil to more than 1.8 million people, families, homeless shelters, and Native American tribes in 25 states and the District of Columbia since 2005.

CITGO, based in Houston, is a refiner, transporter and marketer of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other industrial products. The company is owned by PDV America, Inc., an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A., the national oil company of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. For more information visit www.CITGO.com.

Live Nation Announces Neil Diamond’s Highly Anticipated North America And Mexico City Tour Dates

September 30, 2014

Live Nation Announces Neil Diamond’s Highly Anticipated North America And Mexico City Tour Dates

– Diamond’s New Album, Melody Road, Set for Release Oct. 21 via Capitol Records –

– Tickets On Sale Oct. 13 in the US and Oct. 20 in Canada –

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Neil Diamond, iconic Grammy Award®-winning Rock and Pop Singer/Songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, will embark on his highly anticipated NEIL DIAMOND WORLD TOUR 2015, kicking off in Allentown, Pa. on Feb. 27, 2015 and ending in Denver, Colo. on May 31, 2015. Produced exclusively by Live Nation in North America, the 2015 world tour will include 29 shows throughout the U.S. and Canada plus one stop in Mexico City, which marks Diamond’s first time ever visiting or performing there. “Neil is one of the greatest live performers touring today and we are honored to be working with him on his 2015 tour,” said Michael Rapino, president and chief executive officer, Live Nation Entertainment. “The depth and power of the Neil Diamond songbook, from his early hits, right through to his soon to be released Melody Road album, will be a treat for fans everywhere.”

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The 2015 tour will feature songs from his newest studio album Melody Road, as well as many classic favorites. Tickets go on sale beginning Oct. 13 in the U.S. and Oct. 20 in Canada at www.livenation.com and through the Live Nation mobile app. Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Monday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

Neil Diamond’s new album, Melody Road, will be released on Oct. 21 via Capitol Records. This album marks his first since signing with Capitol Records.

NEIL DIAMOND WORLD TOUR 2015 ROUTING

Date	City	Venue
2/27/2015	Allentown, PA	PPL Center
3/4/2015	London, ON	Budweiser Gardens*
3/7/2015	Ottawa, ON	Canadian Tire Centre*
3/10/2015	Providence, RI	Dunkin Donuts Center
3/13/2015	Uncasville, CT	Mohegan Sun Arena
3/15/2015	Philadelphia, PA	Wells Fargo Center
3/18/2015	Columbus, OH	Schottenstein Center
3/20/2015	Detroit, MI	The Palace of Auburn Hills
3/23/2015	Boston, MA	TD Garden
3/26/2015	Brooklyn, NY	Barclays Center
4/2/2015	Toronto, ON	Air Canada Centre*
4/4/2015	Washington DC	Verizon Center
4/7/2015	Pittsburgh, PA	CONSOL Energy Center
4/9/2015	Milwaukee, WI	BMO Harris Bradley Center
4/12/2015	St Paul, MN	Xcel Energy Center
4/14/2015	Chicago, IL	United Center
4/17/2015	Indianapolis, IN	Bankers Life Fieldhouse
4/19/2015	Austin, TX	Frank Erwin Center
4/23/2015	Mexico City, Mexico	Sports Palace
4/30/2015	Saskatoon, SK	Credit Union Centre*
5/2/2015	Calgary, AB	Scotiabank Saddledome*
5/5/2015	Edmonton, AB	Rexall Place*
5/7/2015	Vancouver, BC	Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena*
5/10/2015	Seattle, WA	KeyArena
5/12/2015	San Jose, CA	SAP Center at San Jose
5/15/2015	San Diego, CA	Valley View Casino Center
5/19/2015	Los Angeles, CA	Hollywood Bowl
5/26/2015	Houston, TX	Toyota Center
5/28/2015	Dallas, TX	American Airlines Center
5/31/2015	Denver, CO	Pepsi Center

About Neil Diamond

Throughout an illustrious and wide-ranging musical career, Neil Diamond has charted 37 Top 40 singles and 16 Top 10 albums in the U.S. His most recent original studio release, 2008’s Home Before Dark, debuted at #1 in the U.S. and the UK on the Billboard Top Albums chart.

A Grammy Award-winning artist, Diamond is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors bestowed upon songwriters. Diamond’s many other achievements include a Golden Globe Award, 13 Grammy nominations and 2009’s NARAS’s MusiCares Person of the Year award. In 2011, Diamond received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime of contributions to American culture.

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

(Español) Los latinos deben conocer el servicio de información gratuita y confidencial sobre el cáncer: 1-800-4-CANCER

September 30, 2014

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(Español) Walt Disney Records anuncia que Frozen Canciones de una Aventura Congelada estará disponible a partir del 30 de septiembre

September 30, 2014

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(Español) La revista Siempre Mujer revela la ganadora de su primer concurso de portada

September 30, 2014

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Original Light Beer Returns To Original Look On All Fronts

September 30, 2014

CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As the saying goes, there's a first for everything; and thank goodness for that. Back in 1975, Miller Lite revolutionized the entire beer category, becoming the first successful low-calorie beer and creating what has become America's largest beer segment: light beer. Today, that category accounts for more than 35 percent of all U.S. beer sales.

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This fall, Miller Lite is returning to that similar original look on all packaging and across all marketing materials as part of its effort to remind beer drinkers that it is the only brand brewed to be a great tasting beer that just so happens to also be less filling.

"The decision to bring back our original look was an important one for this brand," said Miller Lite senior marketing director Ryan Reis. "It's authentic, proud and highlights what has always been true about Miller Lite since it was first brewed. It's a high-quality beer worthy of those moments with friends."

Early advertising from the brand told people Miller Lite was "everything you wanted in a beer, and less," and that
promise remains alive and well today. Miller Lite has won seven medals at the annual Great American Beer Festival and biennial World Beer Cup competitions, including five gold medals.*

The words 'A Fine Pilsner Beer' are prominently displayed, as that is the simple end goal of each batch of Miller Lite, which uses a unique brewing process to attain its crisp pilsner flavor and aroma. Designed to give Miller Lite more real beer taste, hops are added at three distinct times throughout brewing.

To celebrate what sets Miller Lite apart from other light beers, the brand re-introduced the Original Lite Can in January for what was supposed to be a two-month promotional window. Consumer response to the brand's authenticity and great story was so positive that the brand kept the Original Lite Can in market and changed the bottle in August.

"What we learned
through this process was that our history means something special to consumers," said Reis. "We're immensely proud of what Miller Lite stands for and the new direction reminds people of not only where we came from, but where we're going as a brand."

Helping to tell that story are changes on all packaging formats across the portfolio. From 12-packs to aluminum pints, consumers will now find the original light beer inside new white-and-navy secondary packaging featuring an emphasis on the brand's new logo, bolder cues of barley and hops, and language that defines the brand's special brewing process. It reinforces the purpose behind the beer, to have great taste, color and aroma in a pilsner beer, with only 96 calories.

Changes will go far beyond just packaging. The original look will make its way into bars across the country, not only courtesy of
new delivery trucks donning the new look, but via American-made wooden tap handles, new "Lite On Tap" neons and other point-of-sale materials.

The timeless Miller Lite design also will be prevalent throughout popular Miller Lite sports alliances, including AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and Soldier Field in Chicago.

Furthermore, Brad Keselowski, the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup champ, is bringing the new look to victory lane as he and his team push for another championship in the 2014 Chase.

For more information on Miller Lite, visit www.Facebook.com/MillerLite, follow @MillerLite on Twitter or visit www.MillerLite.com.

* Great American Beer Festival — American-style Lager or Light Lager (Gold, 2010); American-style Light Lager (Silver, 2003); American-style Lager, Light Lager or Premium Lager (Silver, 2012)

World Beer Cup — American-style Light Lager (Gold, 2006, 2002, 1998, 1996)

About Miller Brewing Company

Miller Brewing Company was founded in 1855 by Frederick J. Miller when he purchased the Plank Road Brewery in Milwaukee, a city he chose as the best place for a brewery given its access to great water. Miller Lite, the original great-tasting light pilsner beer, (MillerLite.com, Facebook.com/MillerLite, @MillerLite on Twitter) was introduced nationally in 1975 and is among the top-five selling beers in the United States. Miller Fortune (MillerFortune.com, Facebook.com/MillerFortune, @MillerFortune on Twitter) is brewed with caramel malt and cascade hops for a balanced taste and smooth finish. The brewery's oldest enduring beer is Miller High Life (MillerHighLife.com, Facebook.com/MillerHighLife, @MillerHighLife on Twitter). Known as the Champagne of Beers, it was introduced in 1903 and is still brewed with the same yeast strain that Miller carried in his pocket from
Germany. Miller Genuine Draft (MGD.com, Facebook.com/MillerGenuineDraft, @Miller_Global on Twitter), introduced in 1986, is the original cold-filtered, packaged draft beer. Miller Brewing Company operates in the United States and Puerto Rico as part of MillerCoors, a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company. Learn more at MillerCoors.com, at Facebook.com/MillerCoors or on Twitter through @MillerCoors.

Seaborne Announces an Interline Agreement with United Airlines

September 30, 2014

Seaborne Announces an Interline Agreement with United Airlines

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Seaborne Airlines today announced the introduction of a new interline agreement with United Airlines providing customers convenient connections between the networks of United and Seaborne Airlines. Now customers have the convenience of purchasing a single ticket for United and Seaborne Airlines services, checking baggage at their origination to their final destination, and easy connections at Luis Munoz Marin Airport in San Juan, PR (SJU) to exciting destinations, including St. Thomas, St. Croix, Dominica, Fort de France, Martinique, Point a Pitre, Guadeloupe, La Romana, DR, Punta Cana, DR, Santo Domingo, DR, St. Maarten, St. Kitts and Nevis.

About Seaborne Airlines

Seaborne Airlines has operated in the Caribbean for over 21 years, carrying more than two and a half millions customers safely. Seaborne operates over 2,100 monthly departures throughout the Caribbean to San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Thomas Seaplane, St. Croix,
St. Croix Seaplane, Dominica, Fort de France, Martinique, Point a Pitre, Guadeloupe, La Romana, DR, Punta Cana, DR, Santo Domingo, DR, St. Maarten, St. Kitts and Nevis. With service to 15 destinations throughout the Caribbean—two pilots on every flight and a flight attendant, Seaborne is rapidly becoming the preferred regional airline in the Caribbean.

About United Airlines

United Airlines and United Express operate an average of more than 5,200 flights a day to 374 airports across six continents. In 2013, United and United Express operated nearly two million flights carrying 139 million customers. With U.S. mainland hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates more than 700 mainline aircraft and, in 2014, will take delivery of 35 new Boeing aircraft, including the 787-9 as the North American launch customer, and will welcome 32 new Embraer 175 aircraft to United Express. The airline is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 192 countries via 27 member airlines. More than 85,000 United employees reside in every U.S. state and in countries around the world. For more information, visit united.com, follow @United on Twitter or connect on Facebook. The common stock of United’s parent, United Continental Holdings, Inc., is traded on the NYSE under the symbol UAL.

Western Dental Opens New Office in Inglewood, Calif.

September 30, 2014

Western Dental Opens New Office in Inglewood, Calif.

Office Offers Full-Range of Dental and Orthodontic Services

INGLEWOOD, Calif., Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Western Dental, one of the nation’s leaders in accessible, affordable oral healthcare, announced the opening of a new office in Inglewood, Calif. located at 3561 W. Century Boulevard.

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“Western Dental makes oral health care more accessible and convenient by removing traditional obstacles to care,” said Dr. Annie Choi, Managing Dentist for the new office. “Flexible payment options, same-day scheduling and our bilingual staff make oral health care a reality for patients in the community.”

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 Inglewood location is open to provide general dentistry and orthodontic services Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 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.

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