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Letter Carriers Recognized as Heroes of the Year

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Letter Carriers Recognized as Heroes of the Year


WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Letter carriers who emptied burning buildings, rescued a boy from a predator, saved a heart attack victim or brightened holidays will be honored Sept. 10.

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Connecticut letter carrier Jermaine Shirley, who smelled smoke in an apartment building one morning, alerted residents and caught two young children thrown to him from a window as fire engulfed the building, is the 2014 National Hero of the Year. Peoria, IL, carriers Cristy Perfetti and Steve Plunkett, Unit Citation recipients, rescued a boy abducted at knifepoint, brought him to safety in their post office and trailed the suspect, who had prior convictions for crimes against children and was sentenced to life in prison. Victor Green, a New York metro area carrier, will posthumously receive the Legacy Award for helping a generation of black Americans travel safely and without humiliation in pre-civil-rights-era America by publishing an annual travel guide to inns and private homes that accepted African-Americans.

Several other carriers also are being recognized as heroes. They represent thousands of letter carriers who not only deliver the mail to 150 million households and businesses six days a week, but often assist in situations involving accidents, fires, crimes or health crises.

Western Region Hero Steve Filson of Oregon, a Navy veteran, saved the life of a man suffering heart failure. Central Region Hero Jim Rurik of Columbus, OH, smothered the burning clothes of a fire victim with his postal jacket; then evacuated all residents of the apartment building. Eastern Region Hero Robert George of Worcester, MA, an Air Force veteran, pulled a driver to safety before the man’s crashed truck burst into flames. Humanitarian of the Year Orlando Gonzales of New York City organized an annual walk by letter carriers to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Carriers in Reading, PA, who’ve provided holiday necessities to needy families for a decade, will receive the Branch Service Award.

The NALC Heroes of the Year will be honored by Fredric Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers, at a special luncheon at noon Wednesday in the National Press Club Ballroom, 529 14th St. NW, Washington DC. Go to http://nalc.org/heroes for further information on the Heroes.

The NALC represents letter carriers across the country. Its 280,000 members make it the largest of the four unions representing employees of the United States Postal Service. Founded by Civil War veterans in 1889, the NALC is among the country’s oldest labor unions.


FIU brings STEM education to Miami-Dade County Public Schools with “Engineers on Wheels”

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FIU brings STEM education to Miami-Dade County Public Schools with “Engineers on Wheels”


MIAMI, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Florida International University’s (FIU) College of Engineering and Computing will begin rolling engineering education into South Florida’s public school classrooms this fall with the launch of “Engineers on Wheels,” an innovative, hands-on STEM education initiative sponsored by Chrysler Group LLC and The Chrysler Foundation, the automotive company’s charitable arm.

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Working closely with FIU’s Education Effect – a university community school partnership that launched its second site at Booker T. Washington Senior High School this year – the Engineers on Wheels van will visit South Florida classrooms this fall, providing hands-on activities and engineering experiments led by FIU students and overseen by FIU faculty.

“We are delighted that FIU is bringing its Engineers on Wheels program to Miami-Dade County Public Schools,” said Cristian Carranza, an administrative director with the district who oversees science, math, career and technical education. “This will give our students the kinds of high-tech, hands-on education they need to prepare for future success in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects and careers.”

As part of the Chrysler Group’s broader strategy to recruit and retain talent, especially those in the field of engineering, the Company has worked closely with FIU to recruit more than 20 students over the past three years. The Engineers on Wheels program will help maintain the pipeline of college-bound students interested in pursuing fields of study related to the automotive industry.

“Inspiring young, bright people to pursue an education and careers in science, technology, engineering and math is essential to Chrysler Group’s ability to compete and succeed,” said Georgette Borrego Dulworth, Director of Talent Acquisition and Diversity, Chrysler Group LLC.

“We are pleased to support FIU’s initiative to deliver STEM education to K-12 students by putting great minds in science and engineering on wheels,” Dulworth added. Chrysler Group donated a new 2014 Ram ProMaster van, while its charitable arm, The Chrysler Foundation donated $15,000 to help FIU establish the Engineers on Wheels program.

Engineers on Wheels builds on the success of the college’s annual Engineering Expo, which brings more than 1,400 K-12 students from Miami-Dade and Broward County schools to FIU to learn firsthand from students, researchers and staff and to discover the possibilities in STEM fields.

“Since its inception 13 years ago, we have seen a surge in the number of K-12 students and schools that attend our annual Engineering Expo,” said Amir Mirmiran, dean of the College of Engineering and Computing. “Engineers on Wheels gives us the opportunity to take our lab experiments and instruments to the schools and impact a larger audience – show them what engineers do and what it takes to become an engineer.”

“It is also a learning opportunity for our undergraduate engineering students on how to communicate their passion to those in the pipeline,” Mirmiran added.   
The Engineers on Wheels program aligns with FIU’s goal of developing programs to increase the number of well-prepared STEM professionals and national calls for an additional 1 million STEM professionals over the next 10 years.

Subjects covered by the program will include mechanical and materials engineering, computer science and information technology, biomedical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, construction and engineering management and electrical and computer engineering. 

About the FIU College of Engineering and Computing:
Florida International University’s College of Engineering and Computing is South Florida’s leading engineering education resource. The College offers a complete range of fully accredited engineering baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degree programs in biomedical, civil and environmental, electrical and computer, and mechanical and materials engineering; construction management; and computing and information sciences. With close to $20 million of external funding, research is an integral part of the College’s mission and its success. The College is committed to diversity, and is the largest producer of Hispanic engineers, and one of the top producers of African-American engineers and females with doctoral degrees in engineering. For more information about the FIU College of Engineering and Computing, visit http://www.cec.fiu.edu.

About FIU:
Florida International University is recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. Its colleges and schools offer more than 180 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU is Worlds Ahead in its local and global engagement, finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded 200,000 degrees and enrolls more than 50,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU is a member of Conference USA and has 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.

About The Chrysler Foundation
The Chrysler Foundation, the charitable arm of Chrysler Group LLC, has established a proud legacy of empowering people and investing in local communities. The Chrysler Foundation focuses its support on four key areas: Education: K-12 and post-secondary education initiatives that encourage the study and pursuit of careers in business, design, science, technology, engineering, mathematics or supply-chain management; Military: support for the nation’s service members and their families in need; Multicultural / Diversity: initiatives that promote inclusion and advancement opportunities for diverse populations; and Youth Development: organizations and programs that provide mentoring and related assistance to aid youth in the transition to adulthood.

Since its inception in 1953, The Chrysler Foundation has awarded more than $500 million in charitable grants.


Comcast Updates Silicon Valley On Internet Essentials Broadband Adoption Program At Youth Tech Summit Celebrating Education

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Comcast hosted an education-technology focused Youth Tech Summit today in Silicon Valley to kick off year four of Internet Essentials, Comcast's innovative broadband adoption initiative, and to announce that Comcast has signed up 46,250 low-income families in Northern California, or about 186,000 low-income Californians, for the program. At the event, held at San Jose's Tech Museum of Innovation, Comcast also announced an amnesty program for certain low-income families who could qualify for Internet Essentials, but have a past due balance.

Comcast customers who
have an outstanding bill that is more than one year old are now eligible for the Internet Essentials program. Comcast will offer amnesty for that debt for the purpose of connecting to Internet Essentials, so long as the customer meets all the other eligibility criteria. In addition, Comcast will include up to six months of complimentary Internet service for any new family approved for Internet Essentials before September 20th, 2014. Since 2011, Internet Essentials has connected more than 350,000 families nationally, or about 1.4 million low-income Americans, to the power of the Internet. The program is available in 39 states and the District of Columbia.

Another highlight of the Youth Tech Summit featured Comcast teaming up with the Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) to host the "iHub Pitch Games," which give education technology startups from
across the nation the opportunity to test their science and math-friendly software in Silicon Valley schools. Modeled after the popular TV show "Shark Tank," startup entrepreneurs pitched their e-learning products to a prestigious panel of Silicon Valley educators and business leaders, including San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York.

Internet Essentials offers eligible families low-cost broadband service for $9.95 a month. Families also can purchase an Internet-ready computer for less than $150 and access digital literacy training sessions and materials online, in print, and in person. Since the program's start, Comcast has distributed nearly 30,000 computers nationwide for less than $150 each.

"Internet Essentials is about transforming lives and inspiring a new generation of leaders to be digitally ready to access the information and tools all students
need to succeed in the 21st century," said David L. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Comcast Corporation. "By offering up to six months of complimentary Internet Essentials service, along with this amnesty program, we hope to convince even more families that there is no better school supply than having broadband Internet at home. With it, kids can do their homework and parents can be more connected to their children's teachers and schools."

Throughout the back to school season, Comcast has been actively engaging with parents, teachers, non-profit partners and elected officials to help spread the word to low-income families about the program. The Company has been airing an unprecedented number of public service announcements (PSAs) that promote the six months complimentary offer, and focusing on schools where 100 percent of students receive a free lunch through the
National School Lunch Program and can therefore automatically apply. Comcast will also continue to offer families the option to purchase a computer at less than $150, as well as provide access to free digital literacy training online, in print and in person.

Since 2011, Comcast and the Comcast Foundation have dedicated more than $200 million in cash and in-kind support to fund digital readiness initiatives nationwide, reaching more than 1.75 million people through non-profit, digital literacy partners. In 2013, Comcast announced its largest non-profit collaboration to date with Khan Academy to bring free, world-class online educational content to more low-income families. Khan Academy offers a personalized online learning experience to students, in subjects from
basic math to physics, biology, economics, art history, computer science, health and medicine and more. Khan Academy has provided 400 million lessons and learners have completed over 2 billion exercise problems. Comcast has committed to airing hundreds of thousands of PSAs for and providing significant digital promotion, in both English and Spanish, of Khan Academy and its educational resources.

In March, Comcast announced the indefinite continuation of Internet Essentials, well beyond its original three-year commitment. The program's impact continues to grow as the company works to expand its national and local efforts to address the digital divide for eligible students and families. Since its launch in 2011 to the end of June 2014, Comcast has:

  • Sold nearly 30,000 subsidized computers at less than $150 each.
  • Distributed nearly 37 million Internet Essentials brochures at no cost.
  • Broadcast more than 4 million public service announcements, valued at nearly $51 million.
  • Welcomed nearly 2.2 million visitors to the Internet Essentials websites in English and Spanish and the Online Learning Center.
  • Fielded more than 2.3 million phone calls to our Internet Essentials call center.
  • Offered Internet Essentials in more than 30,000 schools and 4,000 school districts, in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
  • Partnered with thousands of community-based organizations, government agencies, and federal, state, and local elected officials to spread the word.
  • Dedicated $1 million in grants to create Internet Essentials Learning Zones, where networks of non-profit partners are working together to enhance public Internet access and increase family-focused digital literacy training in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Fresno, Miami and Seattle, among others.

Based on customer surveys, we have also learned a lot about what customers think about having Internet Essentials.

  • 98% said they would recommend the program to friends and families.
  • 97% said they use the service so their kids can do homework.
  • 90% said they were satisfied with the program.
  • 82% said they use the service every day or almost every day.

Comcast and the Comcast Foundation have also made significant investments in nationwide digital readiness, training, and safety programs with partners like the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and The Arc. These partnerships integrate digital readiness education into program curricula and offer the disabilities community a better and safer opportunity to access and be empowered by digital technologies. Also, the Comcast Digital Connectors program has trained and certified thousands of youth in Internet and computer skills across the U.S.

About Internet Essentials

Internet Essentials from Comcast is the nation's largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program. It provides low-cost broadband service for $9.95 a month plus tax; the option to purchase an Internet-ready computer for under $150; and multiple options to access free digital literacy training in print, online, and in-person. A household is eligible to participate if it has at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), is located where Comcast offers Internet service, and has not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days. Families that enroll in the program can continue to enjoy the service as long as one child eligible to participate in the NSLP is living in the household.

For more information about Internet Essentials visit InternetEssentials.com for English and InternetBasico.com for Spanish. Educators or third-parties interested in helping to spread the word can find more information at InternetEssentials.com/partner. Parents looking to enroll in the program can call 1-855-846-8376 or, for Spanish, 1-855-765-6995.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses, Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. NBCUniversal operates 30 news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures and Universal Parks and Resorts. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

Mario Barth And Starlight Tattoo Present 2014 Inked Out New Jersey: Sept. 12-14 At Meadowlands Expo Center

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Mario Barth And Starlight Tattoo Present 2014 Inked Out New Jersey: Sept. 12-14 At Meadowlands Expo Center


Mario Barth Brings Back His Amazing Body Art Festival With


More Tattoos, Celebrities and Entertainment!


SECAUCUS, N.J., Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — World-famous tattoo artist Mario Barth invades the Meadowlands September 12-14 with “Inked Out New Jersey,” an annual convention that brings a unique mix of art, entertainment, music and more to New Jersey.  The event is one of the world’s largest tattoo conventions and takes place at Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, NJ.

On Friday, Sept. 12, the convention will offer free admission to all Fire Fighters, EMS, Police and Military with credentials.  (Children 12 and under are always free.) To celebrate our service men and women, Inked Out is partnering with The Heroes Project, a non-profit organization that works with veterans, soldiers, marines and military families and communities to improve the care and protection of heroes through individual support, community empowerment and systemic change. Inked Out will donate $5 per entry on Free Ticket Friday to The Heroes Project. Special guest appearance will be made by former Marine and war hero, Alex Minsky.

Some of the notable guests at this year’s convention will be cast members from popular TV shows, such as Ink Masters, Best Ink, Tattoo Rescue, and Tattoos After Dark, as well as That Metal Show.

Sponsors include: Bergen County Harley Davidson, 89.5 WSOU FM (Seton Hall’s Pirate Radio), Sullen Clothing, Rider Insurance, INTENZE Products, Inserra Supermarkets, Urban and Rebel Ink Magazines, and Custom Tribal Choppers.

The convention is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the general public to be tattooed by the world’s top artists from around the globe.  Industry icons from around the globe that are otherwise unavailable will travel to New Jersey to work on convention goers. 

WHAT:       

Mario Barth and Starlight Tattoo’s “Inked Out New Jersey,” a skin and body modification convention that will host a mixture of art and entertainment.  The conference will host celebrity appearances, tattoo contests, kids’ play area, and exhibit of The Les Paul Museum.   

 

WHO:      

The world’s top artists and vendors are expected to attend this year’s show. Industry icons include: Mario Barth, Mike DeMasi, Horitoshi I (Japan), Shane O’Neill, and Boris from Hungary. Also included will be a wide array of special performances and appearances, such as NJ-based band, Saint Caine; singer/songwriter Jimmy Gnecco of the band OURS; singer, songwriter and host Constantin Luger; and international burlesque performer Raquel Reed. 

 

WHEN:      

Convention Days: Friday, Sept. 12, 4:00-10:00 PM; Saturday, Sept. 13, noon – 10:00 PM; Sunday, Sept. 14, noon- 8:00 PM.

 

WHERE:       

Meadowlands Expo Center 
355 Plaza Drive
Secaucus, NJ 07094

For more information, please visit www.inkedoutnj.com.

ABOUT Mario Barth
Mario Barth Enterprises is the premier international tattoo organization with high-end tattoo studios, merchandise and the online supply company, Intenze™, the leading tattoo pigment company. The first OSHA approved tattoo studios in the nation, Mario Barth’s Starlight Tattoos feature Barth’s revolutionary Intenze™ inks. CEO, inventor and celebrity tattoo artist Mario Barth has an extraordinary clientele including: Usher, Sylvester Stallone, Lenny Kravitz, Tommy Lee and many others.  

MEDIA CONTACTS:             

Patricia Mui
(201) 254-4347
(201) 342-4446, ext. 113
[email protected]

Dan Lorenzo
(201) 981-1963
(201) 342-4446, ext. 114
[email protected]


Viva La Musica: Sabor Spanish Learning Songs

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Viva La Musica: Sabor Spanish Learning Songs

New Kid-Friendly Spanish CD
Let’s You Host the
Ultimate Family Musical Fiesta

Available September 9, 2014
Just In Time For National Hispanic Heritage Month


WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Get ready to shake your caderas and sing and learn espanol with Sabor Spanish Learning Songs, a fantastic new collection of Spanish language songs from Whistlefritz, producers of the award-winning Spanish immersion CDs Cha, Cha, Cha and A Bailar (Let’s Dance).

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This eagerly-awaited follow-up CD – arriving just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 –  Oct. 15) – is a lively, interactive (emphasis on the word active!) playlist of 15 original songs and family favorites performed in Spanish by internationally beloved singer-songwriter Jorge Anaya and keyboardist Didier Prossaird. Sabor introduces children to Spanish vocabulary for words and phrases that children use everyday.  The CD is a fun-filled fusion of musical styles – from cumbia and calypso to salsa and merengue – that gets the whole family moving, dancing and having a blast!

“Nothing brings a family together quite like music. And to be learning Spanish at the same time … what could be better?” says Anaya.  “Great rhythms and upbeat songs create an energy that’s contagious and gets kids on their feet every time.  In the Spanish-speaking world when people hear great music they yell ‘Sabor!’  So, get ready to dance, learn Spanish and shout ‘Sabor!’“

Recommended for children of all ages, Sabor retails for $14.99 and is available on iTunes and Amazon.com.  Each CD comes with a translation guide.  Whistlefritz CDs for kids have won top honors from such prestigious children’s media organizations as Parents’ Choice Foundation; KIDS FIRST!, NAPPA, Mom’s Choice Awards, The National Parenting Center, Mr. Dad, and Dr.Toy.

Also available are Spanish for Kids and French for Kids CDs and DVDs. For more information, and to purchase, visit www.whistlefritz.com.

About Whistlefritz:
Founded in 2006, Whistlefritz was borne out of a mom’s passion to teach her children Spanish.  Motivated by research showing that early childhood was the best time to learn a language, Whistlefritz’s founder Heidi Stock set out on a mission to assemble high-quality teaching materials for her children.  Not finding what she wanted, she created a line of engaging, playful, live-action Spanish immersion programs for her own children and kids everywhere. Whistlefritz is a trusted name in language learning entertainment, working with schools and parents across the United States and internationally to do one thing:  create entertaining and educational programs to inspire children to want to learn a new language. For more information and to order Whistlefritz products, please visit www.whistlefritz.com.

CD Title: SaborSpanish Learning Songs
Category: Children; All ages
UPC: 896052001245
Release Date: September 9, 2014
SRP: $14.99
R/T: Approximately 40 minutes

 

 

Cover image of the children's Spanish music CD Sabor! released by Whistlefritz, the award-winning producers of the Spanish for Kids and French for Kids series of language immersion videos and music for children. La caratula del CD Sabor, la nueva coleccion de fantasticas canciones en espanol de Whistlefritz, productores de los galardonados CD de Cha, Cha, Cha y A Bailar.

 

Logo of Whistlefritz, the multi-award-winning producers of the Spanish for Kids and French for Kids series of language immersion videos and music for children. El logotipo de Whistlefritz. Whistlefritz es un sello de confianza para el entretenimiento educativo y colabora con escuelas y padres en Estados Unidos y en otras partes del mundo con un fin: crear programas educativos y entretenidos que despierten en los mas pequenos el interes por las lenguas.

 


(Español) Los latinos y la obesidad: Consejos para una vida saludable

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OneSimCard Announces Huge Roaming Rate Reductions Throughout Latin America

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OneSimCard Announces Huge Roaming Rate Reductions Throughout Latin America


BOSTON, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — OneSimCard, a leading global provider of low cost international mobile roaming services for businesses and leisure travelers, announced huge roaming rate reductions for voice calls and internet data throughout Latin America.

Standard Latin American roaming rates offered by the major domestic telecoms carriers are exorbitantly high. On average, the international roamer in Latin America should expect to pay over $2.50 per minute for both incoming and outgoing voice calls, with some major carriers charging $4.99 per minute. The major carriers also charge extremely high standard internet data rates, often in excess of $19.00 per MB.

OneSimCard is therefore proud to announce huge reductions in the cost to roam in Latin America. Since September 3, 2014 users of our OneSimCard Plus have enjoyed free incoming calls in many Latin American countries including Argentina, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. OneSimCard Plus outgoing call rates in Latin America also offer excellent value with voice calls from many countries costing only $0.49 per minute. OneSimCard Plus has also significantly decreased internet data rates to only $0.85 per MB in many Latin American countries. These OneSimCard rate reductions represent huge savings on the cost of roaming in Latin America.

OneSimCard works worldwide in unlocked GSM devices and phones. The user simply replaces their domestic carriers’ SIM card with OneSimCard when traveling internationally. All users can replace their own SIM cards in just a few seconds. OneSimCard provides international roaming services in over 200 countries and offers free incoming calls in more than 145 countries. OneSimCard is a pre-paid service which does not require any contract and has no connection fees, subscription fees or monthly maintenance fees.

To learn more about OneSimCard please go to: www.onesimcard.com or visit us at the CTIA Super Mobility 2014 Show – Booth 1660

About OneSimCard
OneSimCard (onesimcard.com), a division of Belmont Telecom, Inc., is a leading provider of mobile service for international travelers offering low-cost voice, text and data service worldwide. OneSimCard saves travelers 85% on international roaming charges compared to their regular domestic mobile carrier and has been widely acclaimed by mobile industry and travel experts, including those from The New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe and PC Magazine.


The Home Depot Provides Update on Breach Investigation

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The Home Depot Provides Update on Breach Investigation







– Breach confirmed

– Investigation focused on April forward

– No evidence of debit PIN numbers compromised

– No customers liable for fraudulent charges

– Customers offered free ID protection, including credit monitoring services






ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today confirmed that its payment data systems have been breached, which could potentially impact customers using payment cards at its U.S. and Canadian stores. There is no evidence that the breach has impacted stores in Mexico or customers who shopped online at HomeDepot.com.

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While the company continues to determine the full scope, scale and impact of the breach, there is no evidence that debit PIN numbers were compromised.

Home Depot’s investigation is focused on April forward, and the company has taken aggressive steps to address the malware and protect customer data. The Home Depot is offering free identity protection services, including credit monitoring, to any customer who used a payment card at a Home Depot store in 2014, from April on. Customers who wish to take advantage of these services can learn more at www.homedepot.com or by calling 1-800-HOMEDEPOT (800-466-3337).

“We apologize for the frustration and anxiety this causes our customers, and I want to thank them for their patience and support as we work through this issue,” said Frank Blake, chairman and CEO. “We owe it to our customers to alert them that we now have enough evidence to confirm that a breach has indeed occurred. It’s important to emphasize that no customers will be responsible for fraudulent charges to their accounts.”

The investigation began on Tuesday morning, September 2, immediately after the company received reports from its banking partners and law enforcement that criminals may have hacked its payment data systems.

Since then, the company’s internal IT security team has been working around the clock with leading IT security firms, its banking partners and the Secret Service to rapidly gather facts and provide information to customers.

Responding to the increasing threat of cyber-attacks on the retail industry, The Home Depot previously confirmed it will roll out EMV “Chip and PIN” to all U.S. stores by the end of this year, well in advance of the October 2015 deadline established by the payments industry.

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,266 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2013, The Home Depot had sales of $78.8 billion and earnings of $5.4 billion. The Company employs more than 300,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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Terra Announces Winner Of Sweepstakes Competition For “Terra Live Music Home Sessions” With Sie7e, Presented By Honda

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Terra Announces Winner of Sweepstakes Competition for 'Terra Live Music Home Sessions' with Sie7e





Terra Announces Winner Of Sweepstakes Competition For “Terra Live Music Home Sessions” With Sie7e, Presented By Honda


MIAMI, Sept. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As part of the “Terra Live Music Home Sessions” series presented by the all-new Honda Fit 2015, Terra has found the lucky winner of the sweepstakes that offered fans the chance to host a private concert in a personal home setting for Puerto Rican sensation, Sie7e. Fans of the popular artist will be able to watch the incredible performance, produced for the popular “Terra Live Music” series, when it airs via live stream on October 20 on www.Terra.com.

Sie7e will be performing songs from his reggae infused album “Mucha Cosa Buena,” a top ten hit on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart, including hit single “Tengo Tu Love,” along with tracks from his new album “RELAX”, which includes hit singles “Tocando el Cielo” and “So What.”   

Terra’s newest program offers fans the opportunity to win a private “Terra Live Music” concert at home with friends, presented by the all-new Honda Fit 2015, while sharing their experience online through the Terra platform.

“Working with Terra to bring this incredible opportunity to a fan through the ‘Terra Live Music Home Session’ series has been incredibly exciting,” said Gina Jorge, Head of Multicultural Marketing for Honda. “Involving the Honda Fit as part of Sie7e’s concert and home session is an innovative way to participate in Terra’s creative project and be a part of what is sure to be an amazing show!”

Sie7e, with his “feel good” rhythms, embodies the entire spectrum of Puerto Rico’s sounds, including the bomba, reggae, the batucada and alternative pop. Sie7e’s career became an instant international success following the release of his single “Tengo Tu Love,” which reached #1 in US Billboard charts. The chart-topping hit gained Sie7e immense recognition from Latin America and Europe, leading to his Latin Grammy for “Best New Artist” and his nomination for los Premios 40 Principlaes de Espana’s award for “Best Song for International Artist of the Year.” Drawing from the sounds of Latin Pop, reggae and Spanish rock, Sie7e has created the ultimate infusion of tropical beats with a personalized, eclectic style and positivity through his lyrics.

Don’t miss the amazing “Terra Live Music Home Sessions” with Puerto Rican sensation, Sie7e, on Monday, October 20!

Get social with @TerraMusicaUS and @Sie7emusic about #TerraLiveMusic and watch the unforgettable night on www.Terra.com from your computer, mobile or tablet.

About Terra
Created in 1999, Terra is the leading digital content producer in Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries, reaching a monthly audience of over 100 million people. Terra reaches users through editorial content and is a pioneer in sports and entertainment live transmissions – from live concerts performed by artists like Paul McCartney, U2, Alejandro Sanz, Juanes and Kings of Leon, to all European League and championship matches as well as the Olympic Games. Terra’s content is offered in English, Spanish and/or Portuguese in 19 countries across the United States, Latin America and Europe, through multiple screens – computers, tablets and smartphones. Led by the Global CEO, Paulo Castro, Terra’s headquarters are in São Paulo, Brazil, and the company has offices in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Spain and the United States.

Terra has just launched a new responsive layout providing an innovative content and advertising delivery with the objective to simplify user’s lives and allowing advertisers to reach consumers in a whole new way.  

“Terra. Your World, Simplified.” Visit the New Terra at www.Terra.com or click here for more information on “Terra Live Music”.

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Lynda Lopez, Executive Producer Of NUVOtv’s “Los Jets,” To Discuss How Television Helps Personalize The Face Of Immigration With Award Winning Journalist Turned Soccer Coach Paul Cuadros, At Hispanic Television Summit

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Lynda Lopez, Executive Producer Of NUVOtv’s “Los Jets,” To Discuss How Television Helps Personalize The Face Of Immigration With Award Winning Journalist Turned Soccer Coach Paul Cuadros, At Hispanic Television Summit

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 2, 2014, NEW YORK CITY


NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lynda Lopez, news anchor, reporter and television producer, will discuss the role that Hispanic television can play in showing the human face of immigration and other issues facing Latinos. Ms. Lopez will be joined by Paul Cuadros, the award-winning journalist turned soccer coach and the inspiration for NUVOtv’s soccer-themed documentary series, “Los Jets” at the 12th Annual Hispanic Television Summit on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. This annual event is recognized as the signature conference for those in the business of television for Hispanic viewers and is presented by leading television business publications Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News.

The Hispanic Television Summit attracts over 500 top executives in television distribution, programming, production, advertising, brand marketing, research, technology and finance from the U.S., Latin America and Europe

The six-part documentary series, Los Jets, is executive produced by Ms. Lopez with her sister, Jennifer Lopez under the Nuyorican Productions banner and executive produced and directed by Mark Landsman.  It features the true story of a top-ranked North Carolina boy’s high school soccer team, the Jordan Matthews Jets.  The players are all sons of Latino immigrants who came to the region in search of a better life for their families. Several of these boys are undocumented and nearly all come from families where one or more members has a compromised immigration status.

Award-winning investigative reporter Paul Cuadros traveled to Siler City, as a journalist and stayed to become a soccer coach.  Having seen the growing Latino population in the Southern city, Cuadros fought to create a soccer team at the local high school.  Together with Cuadros, the players are determined to rise above all obstacles in their pursuit of winning the state championship. The series aired this summer on NUVOtv and episodes are currently available on digital platforms. NUVOtv will air the entire LOS JETS series back-to-back on Wednesday, September 17th at 8 PM/ET as part of Hispanic Heritage month programming.

 “This session reveals how Hispanic Television is changing, and re-defining itself. It demonstrates that Hispanic Television is able to make an impact on our American society by delivering a message of importance to the general market as well as to Hispanic viewers,” said Louis Hillelson, Vice President and Group Publisher of Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News. “It is also consistent with our sports focus at this year’s Summit that Los Jets happens to be about a team of determined athletes.”

The Hispanic Television Summit is produced by The Schramm Marketing Group, which is based in New York City.

To register now and save $50 (offer good through September 12, 2014), please visit: http://hispanictvsummit.com/ or contact Jennifer Ware at 917-281-4718 or [email protected]

To inquire about speaking opportunities, contact Joseph Schramm at 212-983-0219 or [email protected]

To sponsor, contact Louis Hillelson at 917-281-4730 or [email protected]

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