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New Report Shows Overwhelming Latino Support for Conservation, Underscores Potential Impact on Mid-term Elections in Western States

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Latino Decisions and Hispanic Access Foundation released a new research brief — analyzing nine major public opinion polls from the last three years — that finds Latinos overwhelming support greater environmental protections, such as preserving parks and public lands, so much so that conservation issues could influence voting decisions in the mid-term elections.

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"This report provides definitive proof to what we've seen across the country – there is a significant, growing Latino movement that is advocating for greater environmental protections of our parks and public lands and is willing to support candidates that share that same value," said Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation. "The Latino population is the fastest growing segment in the country — their engagement in conservation is critical and could have a far-reaching impact."

"Hispanic Voter Perspectives on Conservation and Environmental Issues" additional findings include:

  • When it comes to policy priorities, water and air pollution are especially important to the overwhelming majority of Latino voters.
  • Looking at Latino attitudes on a range of conservation matters, conservation is viewed as essential to a better quality of life.
  • There is ample evidence Latinos in the West and Southwest have strong ties to the region and regularly partake in outdoor activities, all of which serve to sharpen interest in conservation and clean air and water.
  • Latino voters believe individuals and governments have important roles in protecting natural resources and promoting healthy, clean communities.
  • Latinos prefer policies and candidates that actively promote a cleaner environment and preserving public lands. They are more likely to vote for candidates based on their environmental positions.

"Clean air and water, preserving public lands, climate change and promoting clean energy solutions are all matters of concern for this rapidly growing electorate," said Dr. Adrian Pantoja, Senior Analyst for Latino Decisions and Professor of Political Studies at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. "Decision makers and advocates with national and regional constituencies will need to demonstrate their attention to these concerns and policy preferences as the Latino population and electorate continues to grow into the foreseeable future."

"We know that
regardless of the issue, Latinos, like most Americans, will seek policy approaches that better the quality of life for them, their families, and their community," said Leo Murrieta, National Field Director of Mi Familia Vota. "From immigration reform to conservation, Latinos want candidates and elected officials who will best represent the issues they care about and will do so by promoting laws that will treat our community with dignity and respect. Ensuring that our families have access to clean air and water, cleaner environments, and preservation of outdoor recreational areas will continue to be important to Latino voters across the nation."

Since its founding in 2010, HAF has made building environmental awareness among Latinos, going outdoors and empowering advocates one of its top priorities. During the last four years, HAF has experienced a growing number of
Latino youth and community leaders clamoring for opportunities to participate in efforts for clean water, balanced energy development on public lands in the west, conservation funding, and enhanced protections for parks and monuments.

"When you recognize how many aspects of our lives are affected by the environment, it's not surprising that Latinos are so passionate about conservation," said Arce. "The outdoors provides a connection to their cultural heritage. Recreation, tourism and farming provide employment and financial security to many. Getting outdoors and experiencing nature benefits the physical and mental wellness of youth and adults. And unfortunately, Latinos are much more likely to suffer negative health issues due to environmental hazards," said Arce.

The full report can be downloaded at: http://hispanicaccess.org/sites/default/files/HAF_LatinoDecisions_ResearchBrief.pdf.

To arrange an interview, please contact Robert Fanger at [email protected].

About Hispanic Access Foundation

Hispanic Access Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that improves the lives of Hispanics in the United States and promotes civic engagement by educating, motivating and helping them access trustworthy support systems. Our vision is that all Hispanics throughout the U.S. enjoy good physical health, a healthy natural environment, a quality education, economic success and civic engagement in their communities with the sum improving the future of America. For more information, visit www.hispanicaccess.org.

About Latino Decisions

Latino Decisions is the leader in Latino political opinion research. Founded in 2007 by professors of political science, Dr. Gary M. Segura and Dr. Matt Barreto, Latino Decisions has built a national reputation based upon their unique combination of analytical expertise and cultural competence. For more information, visit www.latinodecisions.com.

Contact: Robert Fanger

P: 317-410-7668

E: [email protected]

Baltimore Latino Families to Improve Tech Skills and Job Prospects

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Baltimore Latino Families to Improve Tech Skills and Job Prospects


O’Neill and Featherstone Foundations team up to bolster computer literacy among Hispanics in Charm City.


BALTIMORE, Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Latino families in Baltimore City will improve their socio-economic and educational standing thanks to a $15,000 grant from the William J. and Dorothy K. O’Neill Foundation.  

The grant funds Empowering Latinos: One “Click” at a Time, a program organized by the Baltimore-based William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation that helps Latino families secure better paying jobs and better assist their children by learning to use computers and the Internet.  At the end of the program, parents receive laptops for their homes to bridge the digital divide. 

“We are thrilled to invest in a groundbreaking initiative that is improving the quality of life for families and communities where O’Neill family members live,” stated Leah Gary, president and CEO of the O’Neill Foundation.  

The program, directed by Open Society Institute (OSI)-Baltimore Community Fellow Lanaea C. Featherstone, also teaches participants how to use the Internet, create resumes and apply for jobs online.  “OSI-Baltimore is pleased to back such an important program that is helping underserved groups succeed,” said Pamela King, director of community fellowships at the Open Society Institute-Baltimore.

Graduates of the Empowering Latinos: One “Click” at a Time program will receive laptops for their homes along with a certificate of completion during a special luncheon on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Patterson Park Public Charter School’s cafeteria (2726 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD 21224).

“The program extends educational opportunities and creates support systems that promote successful children, thriving families, and strong communities,” said Dr. Elizabeth Obara, one of the school’s founders and Community School Coordinator. 

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The William J. & Dorothy K. O’Neill Foundation‘s mission to partner with nonprofits to improve the quality of life for families and communities, in places where O’Neill family members live. For more information, visit www.oneill-foundation.org

Open Society Institute – Baltimore is a public charity and the sole field office of the Open Society Foundations’ U.S. Programs. We focus on the root causes of three intertwined problems in our city and state: drug addiction, an over-reliance on incarceration, and obstacles that impede youth in succeeding inside and out of the classroom. We believe that discussion and debate are critical to making positive, lasting changes. For more information, visit www.audaciousideas.org

Patterson Park Public Charter School‘s mission is to provide a community-centered learning environment that values diversity and embraces a whole child approach to develop well-educated citizens. For more information, visit www.pppcs.org           

The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering, inspiring and impacting the immigrant Latino community.  The foundation strives to strengthen cultural understandings of diverse populations through educational training programs. For more information, visit www.thefeatherstonefoundation.org


Elliot Fineman CEO Of National Gun Victims Action Council Says We Must Ban “Smart Scope” Military-Style Precision Guided Sniper Rifles From Being Sold To The Public

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Elliot Fineman CEO Of National Gun Victims Action Council Says We Must Ban “Smart Scope” Military-Style Precision Guided Sniper Rifles From Being Sold To The Public


CHICAGO, Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — TrackingPoint, a gun manufacturer in Austin, Texas, has developed—and is selling to the public—”smart scope” military-style sniper rifles that allow someone who has never fired a gun before to hit a target the size of a soup can from 1,000 yards away—that’s 10 football fields or over half a mile. Until now, only a few, elite, military-trained snipers could ever achieve this skill level.

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TrackingPoint’s rifles achieve this level of accuracy because their “smart scopes” include a computer that adjusts for key variables affecting a bullet’s trajectory – including range, target velocity, outside temperature, barrel temperature, wind speed and even the earth’s rotation – and indicate to shooters when they have a “kill shot.”

The scopes’ electronic guidance is enabled by TrackingPoint applications distributed by Apple and Google, which are featured in TrackingPoint’s promotional efforts. TrackingPoint continues to develop “smart” weapons and unveiled a prototype that allows a shooter, using Google Glass, to aim and fire around corners.

NO LEGITIMATE PURPOSE FOR CIVILIAN USE

Fineman believes hunters and target shooters have no need for TrackingPoint’s rifles because their accuracy eliminates the need for skill. And the rifles, designed to precisely hit a target at over half a mile away, have no use for self-defense, says Fineman, as one does not know they are at risk when the shooter is over half a mile away.

NGVAC believes that there are three groups who will buy these rifles—insurrectionists, terrorists and hate groups. Given the Sniper Rifle’s deadly accuracy, no one is safe—this cannot be allowed.

LETTERS SENT

On May 23, 2014 the National Gun Victims Action Council wrote to John Lupher, TrackingPoint’s CEO, concerning the threat to public safety posed by TrackingPoint’s rifles. The NGVAC called on TrackingPoint to immediately cease and desist from marketing and selling its rifles to civilians. TrackingPoint has not responded.

On June 5, 2014 and July 25, 2014, the NGVAC and its partners in this urgent appeal—The Newtown Victims & Clergy for Corporate Responsibility, Faiths United To Prevent Gun Violence, PICO National Network, United Physicians of Newtown, Newtown Action Alliance, and 100,000 Poets for Change—wrote to Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, and Larry Page, Google’s CEO, detailing our deep concerns about the dangers to public safety posed by TrackingPoint’s rifles.

We asked that they stop distributing the TrackingPoint application, which enables the rifles’ precision accuracy, and that they take steps to bar TrackingPoint from using their names in promotional efforts. We have received no response from either Apple or Google.

ACTION TO TAKE

TrackingPoint’s sniper rifles are a classic example of technology outpacing legislation. The weapons unquestionably pose a significant danger to public safety, and this danger will only grow as additional companies develop similar technology. Legislation will be required to effectively banish the threat posed by these weapons. To help stop this insanity, go to OPERATION SIDELINE at www.gunvictimsaction.org.

Elliot Fineman is CEO of the National Gun Victims Action Council, a non-profit network of 14 million gun victims, survivors, the faith community and ordinary people leveraging their buying power to change America’s gun laws. NGVAC initiated the successful action that caused Starbucks to change its gun policy. NGVAC pursues novel legal strategies to reduce gun violence and encourages corporations to be proactively involved in advocating for sane gun laws. NGVAC can be found at www.gunvictimsaction.org.


Award Winning EPICA Wines Introduces Malbec To Portfolio

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Award Winning EPICA Wines Introduces Malbec To Portfolio

Newest addition to Chilean repertoire targets growing U.S. millennial wine enthusiasts


VIÑA SAN PEDRO, Chile, Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — EPICA Wines, the adventurous brand that inspires epic lifestyles, announces the introduction of a 2013 Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina to the U.S. market. EPICA Malbec will be available nationwide at select retail locations and wine stores as of this month for a suggested price of $10.99 per 750 ml bottle.

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Aimed at adventurers 21 and older who want to enjoy life to the fullest, live in the here and now, and keep things fun and simple, EPICA Malbec was created to capitalize on the growing interest for this Argentinian grape. This introduction provides the brand with the opportunity to expand its presence in the wine aisle outside of Chilean wine offerings.  

According to Wines of Argentina, in the last five years, shipments of Argentine Malbec to the United States have more than doubled, from 1.9 million cases in 2008 to four million in 2013. The rise in popularity can be attributed to Malbec’s appeal among consumers who enjoy soft, ripe fruitiness over more polarizing flavors.

“Millennial consumers are open to other cultures and flavors based on their travel experiences, and are willing to experiment with their wines,” said Sebastian Reitze, Brand Director for EPICA. “Considering this audience represents 30% of core drinkers in the U.S., we thought there was a great opportunity for EPICA to launch an alternative that didn’t sacrifice taste at an accessible price.”

EPICA Malbec has dominant notes of ripe plums, strawberries and violets along with concentrated ripe black fruit flavors that result in a perfectly smooth lingering finish. The rich body and firm tannins of EPICA Malbec pair well with hearty pastas, red meats, and nuts.

“EPICA prides itself on creating unique taste profiles, that’s why we made sure that our amazing wine that origins from UCO Valley, Mendoza had the same attributes that the region. That due to its climatic conditions (high temperature range) and soil (shallow, rocky and sandy texture thin, low in organic matter), we produced a wine with great personality with deep, dark red color, intense and complex, which presents aromas of black fruits like blackberry and plum with floral notes. EPICA’S Malbec palate presents friendly, spacious and sweet tannins,” said EPICA’s winemaker Miguel Rencoret.

As part of the Viña San Pedro, EPICA has a strong commitment to quality and consistency that over-delivers at an affordable price. Since its introduction to the U.S. market in 2012, EPICA experienced 53% growth last year. In addition to Malbec, EPICA is also available in four varieties: Red Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

EPICA Malbec’s launch will be supported through trade advertising, social media and in-store promotion, with attractive POS material to encourage trial.

For more information about EPICA Malbec or to interview a brand executive, please contact Berenice Gonzales at (212) 219-0321. You can also visit www.EPICAwines.com.

About Viña San Pedro and VSPT Wine Group

San Pedro is part of VSPT Wine Group, one of the largest exporters of Chilean wine and leader in the premium segment in the Chilean market. All of the Group’s wineries are renowned, producing its own distinctive wines, and they are all great representatives of the best wines that each terroir can produce.


Honda Accord and CR-V are America’s Most Popular Car and SUV with Retail Car Buyers in First Half of 2014; and Honda CR-V Captures the Title of Best-Selling SUV of the Past Decade

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Honda Accord and CR-V are America's Most Popular Car and SUV with Retail Car Buyers in First Half of 2014; and Honda CR-V Captures the Title of Best-Selling SUV of the Past Decade





Honda Accord and CR-V are America’s Most Popular Car and SUV with Retail Car Buyers in First Half of 2014; and Honda CR-V Captures the Title of Best-Selling SUV of the Past Decade

– Retail car buyers choose Accord more than any other car in America(1)

– CR-V builds on ten years as the most popular, best-selling SUV in America(2)

– Accord, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey each post segment-leading retail results at the halfway mark of 2014(1)


TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With the Accord and CR-V attracting retail customers in record numbers in the first half of 2014, Honda is again leading the industry with the most popular car and SUV in America, according to a Honda analysis of new-vehicle retail registration data from IHS Automotive. Based on Honda forecasts, the Accord and CR-V are on track to repeat their 2013 full-year results as top picks with U.S. retail car and SUV buyers, while CR-V continues to hold the title as the best-selling SUV in America for more than a decade.

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Accord is once again the most popular car in America, with industry-leading sales to individual U.S. car buyers for the first half of 2014, while CR-V is both the retail and outright best-selling SUV based on retail registrations through June 2014, a position it’s held for seven of the past 10 years, culminating in the highest sales of any SUV in America during the past decade. Joining the Accord and CR-V as retail leaders in their segments for the first half of 2014 are the Honda Civic and Odyssey minivan.

Moreover, each of Honda’s four segment-leading models is on target to repeat its retail leadership performance from 2013, despite the fact that Honda has the lowest overall incentive spending among the top seven automakers. Three of the four models – Accord, Civic and CR-V – are each on track to earn sales in excess of 300,000 units for the second consecutive year, with fleet sales in the low single digits, as Honda targets all-time record sales in 2014.

“More individual customers put a new Honda Accord in their driveway in the first half of this year than any other new car in America, and SUV buyers continue to choose CR-V more than any other SUV in America,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “While competitors rely on deep-discounts and sales to corporate and rental fleets, Honda continues to achieve steady and sustainable growth based on the quality and value of our products in the hands of individual customers.”

Honda brand highlights for the first half of 2014 include:

  • Excluding full-size pickups, the Accord, Civic and CR-V continue to hold three of the top five slots – first, third and fourth, respectively – in retail registrations among individual car buyers in the first half of 2014.
  • The Accord, with retail registrations totaling 181,939 units through June, has strengthened its lead over its nearest competitor in the past three months, compared to the first three months of 2014.
  • Retail registrations accounted for 98.2 percent3 of all Accord registrations for the period, according to Honda analysis of IHS Automotive new-vehicle registration data.
  • Civic retail registrations of 160,293 units led all compact cars, increasing its lead over the closest segment competitor, which is now more than 26,000 units, compared to cumulative totals in the first quarter of 2014.
  • CR-V is America’s outright best-selling SUV of this year, and of the past decade. On a retail basis, CR-V registrations rose 6.6 percent to 153,968 units compared to the first half of last year, giving CR-V a more than 27,000-unit lead over the #2 selling vehicle in the segment so far in 2014.
  • Odyssey retail registrations of 62,096 units continue to make it the top choice among retail minivan customers –at 32 percent retail segment share. As a result, Odyssey sales have comprised nearly 1 of every 3 minivans purchased by individual buyers in America in 2014.

About Honda

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

Honda has the highest brand fuel economy4 and the longest-lasting cars5 of any mainstream automotive brand in America, and more models achieving an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating than any other automotive nameplate.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 30 years and currently operates 16 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2013, more than 94 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

1 Based on IHS Automotive, Polk U.S. new vehicle registration data for 2013 and Jan-Jun 2014 in the Honda small car, mid-size car, compact passenger van, and mini SUV segment.

2 CR-V Total Sales Numbers for Best-Selling SUV of the Decade from Automotive News Data Center

3 Based on IHS Automotive, Polk U.S. new retail vs total registrations for 2013 and Jan-Jun 2014 in the Honda mid-size car segment.

4 Based on model year 2012 fuel economy data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its report: “Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through 2013.”

5 Longevity based on IHS Automotive: Polk U.S. vehicles in operation vs new vehicle registrations for 1988-2013 for Honda and competing non-luxury brands.


CRC Industries’ 1-TANK Power Renew® Is Ready to Deliver Winning Results at NASCAR(1)® Sprint Cup Series Event

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CRC Industries’ 1-TANK Power Renew® Is Ready to Deliver Winning Results at NASCAR(1)® Sprint Cup Series Event


WARMINSTER, Pa., Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — CRC Industries, Inc., manufacturer of industry leading specialty chemicals for automotive service technicians and do-it-yourselfers, announces that it will exhibit its popular fuel system cleaner, CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW, at the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series “IRWIN Tools Night Race.” CRC is the primary sponsor of the CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW car, the Hillman Racing #40 Chevrolet SS driven by Landon Cassill for this event at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 23.

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“For motorists that have seen a decline in their vehicle’s power, acceleration and driving performance, CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW is the best solution,” said Louis Fresta, vice president of the CRC Automotive Division. “Its concentrated formula brings professional-quality strength and power to eliminate carbon deposit buildup with a single use.”

According to Fresta, even top quality fuels contain impurities, and harmful carbon deposits can easily build up on fuel system components such as intake valves, piston heads and fuel injectors. Over time, the damage caused by these deposits may lead to a number of fuel system related problems such as hesitation, sluggishness, stalling, pre-ignition, engine knock and overall loss of power. CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW fights the damage and restores a vehicle’s power and driving performance while reducing harmful emissions and improving fuel economy.

“More important,” said Fresta, “CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW provides considerable savings for motorists. While other fuel additives have to be used every time you fill up the tank to get the results they claim, CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW needs to be used only once every 4,000 miles to clean your vehicle’s fuel system completely. In other words, on average, it is sufficient to use CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW three times a year as compared to using other fuel additives 24 or more times per year to achieve similar results,” Fresta explained. In addition, the product has been proven to increase miles per gallon by up to 5.7%.

Landon Cassill, driver of the #40 NASCAR Sprint Cup entry said, “I trust the CRC brand and am happy to have CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW displayed on my car. We have been using CRC’s full line of professional automotive products for a number of years at Hillman Racing and count on them to keep the race cars in top shape for the track.”

Extensive testing of CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW in gasoline vehicles has revealed excellent results:

  • 97% total power recovery
  • 100% misfire repair
  • 99% injector flow improvement
  • 5.7% potential increase in miles per gallon 

 “CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW is also available in a formula for diesel vehicles, and it exceeds the industry standard XUD-9 and new CEC DW10 engine tests,” added Fresta.

CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW is available at participating NAPA Auto Parts Stores nationwide, Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, Pep Boys and other quality automotive wholesale distributors and retailers.

To find more information on CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW and a $5 rebate visit: http://crc1tank.com

CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW for gasoline and ethanol-blended fuels:
Part No. 05815, 15 Fl. Oz.; MSRP: $16.99

CRC 1-TANK POWER RENEW for diesel:  Part No. 05816, 15 Fl. Oz.; MSRP:  $16.99

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Labor Agency Coordinates Interagency Action on the Underground Economy

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Labor Agency Coordinates Interagency Action on the Underground Economy


SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The underground economy affects all Californians. While the actual impact is difficult to measure, the effects are costly and evident. Compliant businesses cannot compete against those who have gained an unfair advantage by evading their responsibilities. Workers are denied correct wages for an honest day’s work, put at risk in unsafe work environments, and excluded from social insurances such as workers’ compensation, disability insurance, and social security. Additionally, all Californians feel the effects of shortfalls in tax revenue receipt and taxpayers are further burdened by the increased costs of social insurances.

California’s Solution

The Labor and Workforce Development Agency convened state and federal enforcement agencies last Wednesday to discuss ongoing challenges and opportunities to combat the underground economy. The Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF), led by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), and the Joint Enforcement Strike Force (JESF), headed by the Employment Development Department (EDD), presented recent successes through joint collaboration and targeted inspections. Representatives from DIR, EDD, Contractors State License Board, California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, Agricultural Labor Relations Board, California Department of Insurance, California Department of Justice, State Compensation Insurance Fund, California Department of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol Beverage Control Board, Franchise Tax Board, U.S. Department of Labor, FBI, and IRS participated in the roundtable discussion.

DIR Director Christine Baker described how streamlining the administration of enforcement activity “has reduced agency overlap in the field, resulted in better coordination of limited resources, and improved efforts to target non-compliant businesses.” In fact, 40 percent of joint LETF inspections have resulted in violations with every agency participating in the inspection. Collaboration has been successful in multiple areas, as noted by EDD Director Patrick Henning, “including increased data sharing, greater coordination with District Attorneys for criminal investigations, and combined resources for cross-training.”

The efficacy of tackling underground economy activity through joint enforcement is well documented. To build on the success of the LETF and JESF collaboration, Assembly Bill 576 established the Revenue Recovery and Collaborative Enforcement Team, which Governor Brown directed DIR to lead in his signing message. The goal of this legislation is to add another arrow to the quiver to target employers that enjoy the benefits of doing business in California but evade responsibilities owed to their workers, their communities, and the state.

Additional information on the underground economy, the Labor Enforcement Task Force and DIR is posted online and on DIR’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

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


Bulova Offers Modern Elegance And Bold Sparkle With New Wittnauer Collection

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Bulova Offers Modern Elegance And Bold Sparkle With New Wittnauer Collection

Leading Timepiece Brand Reaches New Core Customer With Attainable Fashion Watch Line


WOODSIDE, N.Y., Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cutting edge design, style and accuracy unite for the launch of the latest Wittnauer collection, the newest offering from Bulova, a world leader in the manufacturing of timepieces and clocks. Inspired by the energy and elegance of metropolitan nightlife, this reimagined collection will feature bold fashions for style-conscious men and women looking for elegant timepieces at attainable price points. A fully-integrated marketing campaign including advertising, social media, public relations and in store merchandising will support the launch.

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“Wittnauer has the distinction of being a well-heeled, legitimate watch brand with more than 100 years of brand equity behind it,” said Gregory Thumm, Bulova Corporation President. “This exciting new collection for fall 2014 offers superior timepieces featuring a sophisticated level of design. We believe it’s perfect for the young, high-earning, ethnically diverse consumer looking to make a bold statement with their accessories.”

For more than 130 years, Wittnauer timepieces have played an important role in United States history. As the preferred watch for pioneer aviators in the early twentieth century, Wittnauer was known for being a stylish and innovative company within the watchmaking industry. The brand became part of the Bulova Corporation in 2001. Today’s Wittnauer collection remains true to the original brand identify, offering technologically superior, novel designs to consumers searching for daring, high-impact timepieces.

Featuring 67 watches, the Wittnauer fall collection offers timepieces on the cutting edge of accuracy and style. Within the line, women’s styles emphasize runway and cocktail-ready designs containing mother-of-pearl dial, pavé crystals, signature etched details and fluid bracelets inspired by and designed for wearing with jewelry. Men’s timepieces offer masculine case designs featuring crystal accented bezels and case sides. The signature series features a strongly masculine bracelet with a center faceted link, available in crystal or diamond versions.

All Wittnauer timepieces are crafted utilizing surgical grade stainless steel with select statement pieces from the collection available in high-tech ceramic, double push button deployment clasp, scratch resistant sapphire glass, and are water resistant to 50 meters. The collection offers watches with quartz and automatic movements.

The Wittnauer fall 2014 collection is available nationwide in October, priced at SRP $195-$550. Find more information about Wittnauer at www.bulova.com.

About Wittnauer

Reimagined for a new generation, today’s Wittnauer, inspired by the energy and elegance of metropolitan nightlife, puts a modern spin on dress watch style, emphasizing intricate design, the brilliance of diamond and crystal, and the rich lustre of ceramic. Founded in New York in 1880, the Wittnauer brand has been known from the beginning for uniquely creative styling. As a division of Bulova since 2001, Wittnauer has gained renewed acclaim for its exquisite luxury designs. Now, after a brief absence, the name Wittnauer once again defines the ultimate in bold dress watch styling for fashion-conscious consumers.

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Artistry® Introduces Captivating Lipcolor With A Twist: Artistry Signature Color™ Lipstick

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Artistry® Introduces Captivating Lipcolor With A Twist: Artistry Signature Color™ Lipstick


ADA, Mich., Aug. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — When it comes to personal style through makeup, there’s nothing more defining than lipstick. From color to finish, the infinite options available allow you to create a wardrobe of must-have signature looks.

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Now, lip color never seemed so enviable. Four years in the making, 14 classic and six sheer shades deliver color as it was meant to be – luxurious, indulgent, ravishing. The new shade palette for Artistry Signature Color™ Lipstick, exclusively from Amway, was developed with renowned makeup artist Rick DiCecca. The formulas are infused with natural oils and vitamin E to hydrate and help safeguard against environmental stress.

Artistry Signature Color™ Lipstick and Sheer Lipstick are specially formulated with a translucent base that helps the color remain true, so the color you see in the tube is what’s seen on the lips.

“Artistry Signature Color™ Lipstick’s translucent base lets the pure pigments blend beautifully with any skin tone,” explains Rick DiCecca, Artistry Global Makeup Artist. “Pearls in the formula appear soft and alluring and feel even better on the lips. The formula also resists feathering and bleeding.”

Lipstick
Drench your lips in rich, full-color luxury with Artistry Signature Color™ Lipstick. This lipstick softens, moisturizes, and rejuvenates the appearance of lips with a composition of natural oils that helps lock in 36% more moisture. The full-color shades won’t feather or bleed and are packaged in a beautiful gold case that twists and clicks to ensure your lipstick is secure. Shades include: Rich Cocoa, Nutmeg, Bellini, Terra Cotta, Crimson, Daring Red, Silk Lilac, Wild Orchid, Ballet Pink, Taffeta Rose, Havana Rose, Bougainvillea, Primrose and Velvet.

Sheer Lipstick
Pamper your lips in perfectly balanced color and shine with Artistry Signature Color™ Sheer Lipstick. The indulgent, lightweight formula leaves lips softer and more moisturized with conditioning Vitamin E to safeguard against environmental stress and the color will not feather or bleed. Plus, the elegant crescendo design and twist and click packaging, ensures your color is protected in style. Sheer shades include: Clear Balm, Natural Pink, Honey, Red Kiss, Princess and Tulip Pink.

The Artistry Signature Color™ Lipstick collection is available in the U.S. in August, 2014. The line is sold exclusively through a network of 3 million Amway Independent Business Owners (IBO) worldwide. Please visit Amway.com for more information or to locate an IBO.

Artistry
Artistry® is ranked among the top-five, largest-selling premium skincare brands in the world.* Founded in 1958 by an entrepreneurial husband and wife team, the Artistry® portfolio features advanced skincare developed with new technologies and proprietary plant ingredients, targeting both the biological and environmental signs of aging for men and women, along with classic and seasonal color collections for face, eyes and lips.  Superb formulations reflect the global research, development and quality assurance conducted by a network of more than 900 scientists, and directed by a board of scientific and academic advisors – working together to push the boundaries of beauty forward. Artistry® products are sold through more than 3 million Amway distributors in more than 100 countries and territories worldwide. Go to Amway.com/Artistry. 

Amway
Amway is the world’s number one direct selling business, according to the 2014 Direct Selling News Global 100. Founded in 1959 by entrepreneurs Rich DeVos and Jay Van Andel, and based in Ada, Michigan, U.S., Amway offers consumer products and business opportunities that are supported by a global agribusiness, manufacturing and logistics supply chain. Top-selling brands for Amway are Nutrilite® vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements; Artistry® skincare and color cosmetics; and eSpring® water treatment systems. For company news, visit globalnews.amway.com.

*Source: Euromonitor International Limited, www.euromonitor.com/amway-claims


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