Cheers to Honey!
Cheers to Honey!
Nature’s Sweetener Adds a Flavorful Twist to New Latin Libations
FIRESTONE, Colorado, Sept. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With nine Latin American countries celebrating their independence during Hispanic Heritage Month, decadent drinks will be top of mind for the season. But if you are running out of creative cocktail ideas to keep the party deliciously in swing, Master Mixologist and Tequillier Marco Antonio Ramos has you covered. Ramos has partnered with the National Honey Board (NHB) to stir-up Latin libations with a modern twist to liven up your Fiestas Patrias celebration – or any special occasion this season – with family and friends. Best of all, each creation leverages nature’s sweetener, honey, to give it a one-of-a-kind hint of sweetness.
Ramos’s passion for mixology and knowledge of the abundant selection of flavors in the Americas shines through perfectly in every glass crafted by his artistic hand. From exotic tropical fruits to aromatic spices and chili peppers, Ramos combines honey with a variety of ingredients to create unique, honeylicious cocktails.
“Whether you like tequila, rum, mezcal or pisco, knowing the characteristics of each spirit is key for successfully creating a new drink,” says Ramos, who manages the day-to-day at the Venice, Calif. hot spot Scopa Italian Roots. “For these specific cocktails, I used honey to balance out the flavor profile of each spirit and the fresh ingredients I incorporated into each drink. Working with natural ingredients like honey is always rewarding because you can really taste the quality in the end result.” With delectable offerings like the Spicy Tropical Gold and Honey Watermelon Pisco, Ramos created a new set of Latin-inspired cocktails with honey that are fun and versatile for this celebratory season, which also coincides with National Honey Month in September.
Ramos also recommends keeping a variety of all-natural honey types and forms at hand to pair with various drink profiles. “Depending on the notes and ingredients of any given cocktail, you always want to balance them out with a honey that complements the taste and aroma of the beverage as a whole,” he adds. Among his favorite go-to honey varietals are Orange Blossom honey (distinctive citrus-floral notes), Tupelo honey (mild and pleasant flavor and will not granulate) and cut honeycomb, for an eye-catching garnish on the rim or in the glass. As for best honey storage practices, Ramos advocates always storing honey at room temperature so it is ready to pour for that perfect drink during any party or celebration this season!
Created for today’s cosmopolitan palates, new Latin-inspired classics are showcased in Ramos’s exclusive honey cocktail offerings for Hispanic Heritage Month and National Honey Month. Among his signature drinks developed for the NHB and featured on www.mielpura.org are:
Spicy Tropical Gold
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
½ oz honey
½ oz lime juice
1 oz pomegranate juice
1 oz pineapple juice
2 small slices of jalapeno
Salt to taste
Ice
Slices of jalapeno (garnish)
2 oz silver tequila *optional
Preparation:
Place the two slices of jalapeno into a cocktail shaker and muddle with a muddler (or the handle of a sturdy wooden spoon). Add the honey and remaining ingredients, with the exception of the garnish, into the shaker. Please note that the honey must be added in first so that the additional ingredients help dissolve it and incorporate it into the combination. Shake for eight seconds. Pour into a glass with a salted rim and garnish with a slice of jalapeño.
Honey-Watermelon Pisco
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
¾ oz honey
2 small chunks of watermelon
3 mint leaves
¾ oz lemon juice
Tonic water to taste
Crushed ice
Mint leaves (garnish)
Petite slices of watermelon (garnish)
2 oz pisco *optional
Preparation:
Place the two small chunks of watermelon and three mint leaves into a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler (or the handle of a sturdy wooden spoon) muddle the ingredients to bring out their natural flavors. Add the honey, pisco, lemon juice and ice. Shake for eight seconds. Strain the drinks into a glass with crushed ice and add tonic water to taste. Garnish with a slice of watermelon and a mint leaf.
For more honey-inspired Latin cocktail recipes and information about honey as a natural sweetener, visit www.mielpura.org.
About the National Honey Board
The National Honey Board is an industry-funded agriculture promotion group that works to educate consumers about the benefits and uses for honey and honey products through research, marketing and promotional programs.
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DIR Advisory Committee Meeting to Focus on Refinery Safety
DIR Advisory Committee Meeting to Focus on Refinery Safety
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has scheduled a Process Safety Management (PSM) advisory committee meeting to review proposed changes to Cal/OSHA’s PSM standard. The changes focus on strengthening regulatory oversight on California’s oil refineries.
The two-day meeting is open to the public and will be held on Tuesday, September 16 and Wednesday, September 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Elihu Harris State of California Building’s 13th Floor Training Room, 1515 Clay Street, Oakland CA 94612.
DIR developed the draft regulatory proposal for a new PSM standard for the refinery sector in response to recommendations in a February report by the state’s Interagency Working Group on Refinery Safety.
“This advisory committee meeting is a pre-regulatory step in our ongoing efforts to strengthen oversight of refinery safety in California,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. “The proposed changes will provide a framework for anticipating, preventing and responding to refinery safety problems at the earliest possible point.” Cal/OSHA, the agency charged with enforcing workplace safety and health regulations, is the division of DIR which is leading the revision of PSM workplace safety requirements for refineries.
“I am pleased to see DIR take this important next step in accordance with the recommendations of the refinery safety working group,” said David Lanier, Secretary of the Labor & Workforce Development Agency, which includes DIR. “The proposed revisions and their thorough review reflects the administration’s ongoing commitment to improving refinery safety for workers and surrounding communities.”
In addition to proposing changes to existing PSM language, the draft proposal introduces new requirements in the following areas:
- damage mechanism reviews
- hierarchy of hazard controls analysis
- human factors
- management of organizational change
- safeguard protection analysis
- incident investigations
- safety culture assessments
DIR’s notice of the proposed rulemaking along with the text of the proposed regulations have been posted online.
The draft proposal is part of an ongoing effort, coordinated by the Interagency Refinery Task Force, to improve the public and worker safety at the state’s oil refineries following the August 2012 explosion at Chevron’s Richmond Oil Refinery. The task force, headed by the California Environmental Protection Agency, was established to carry out the recommendations contained in the February report. In addition to the proposed PSM standard, the state has hired new inspectors to ensure that facilities are complying with health and safety laws.
For media inquiries contact Erika Monterroza at (510) 286-1164 or Peter Melton at (510) 286-7046.
The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. Non-media inquiries can contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 1-844-LABOR-DIR (1-844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.
HolaDoctor launches Interactive Health Insurance Center, first of its kind in the United States
HolaDoctor launches Interactive Health Insurance Center, first of its kind in the United States
MIAMI, Sept. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HolaDoctor.com, the leading health website in the Hispanic digital market, launched a new Interactive Health Insurance Center which aims to inform and educate Hispanics on how to apply for and acquire health coverage in 2015.
According to the Affordable Care Act, which came into effect in March 2010, all citizens and legal residents of the United States must be covered by health insurance or they may have to pay a fee and assume all their health care costs.
The health insurance marketplace is in its second year of operation, but according to data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 30 to 40% of Hispanics who are eligible to purchase coverage have not yet done so.
Open enrollment in the health insurance marketplace will run from November 15th, 2014 through February 15th, 2015. During this period, Hispanics who do not have health insurance will be able to enroll themselves and their family members in their state’s marketplace, apply to receive government aid, and purchase a coverage plan that fits their needs.
“Our market studies show that the Hispanic community needs significant assistance in the process of applying for subsidized health insurance and learning to take full advantage of their health coverage. This need led us to create the Interactive Health Insurance Center in 2013 and make modifications and improvements based on our experience with the first enrollment period of the health insurance marketplace,” said Roberto Estrada, CEO of HolaDoctor.
The Interactive Health Insurance Center is easy to use. It provides access to the health insurance marketplace by state, as well as assistance tools such as a subsidy calculator, a glossary of key terms, a directory of community health centers and clinics in states like California, Florida, New York, Georgia, and Colorado, and a section answering the questions most commonly asked by Hispanics with regards to health insurance and the Affordable Care Act.
The Center is also equipped with a team of health insurance experts who are ready to offer advising services in Spanish. These services can be requested by filling out a form available on the website: http://holadoctor.com/es/centro-de-seguros-de-salud.
About HolaDoctor
HolaDoctor® is a leading Hispanic health company. Founded in 1999, HolaDoctor manages the largest online community of Hispanics interested in health and wellness and is the exclusive partner of Univision Interactive Media for health content. HolaDoctor also provides strategic marketing, communications, and consulting services to healthcare companies seeking to expand their business with Hispanic consumers in the United States and internationally. The company has broad experience in the health care law (Affordable Care Act) [http://holadoctor.com/es/seguros-de-salud, health insurance, obesity and diabetes, among other key areas, to increase access to health care and reduce disparities among Hispanics. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with offices in South Florida and Latin America, HolaDoctor serves a growing customer base throughout the Western Hemisphere. For more information, visit http://www.holadoctor.net
Contact: Catalina Rodriguez
[email protected]
Phone number: 678-242-6779
Stevie Wonder Announces The “Songs In The Key Of Life Performance”
Stevie Wonder Announces The “Songs In The Key Of Life Performance”
– Legendary Musician to Perform at Arenas in 10+ Cities Across North America –
– Tickets On Sale Beginning Monday, Sept. 22 at LiveNation.com
and the Live Nation Mobile App –
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Legendary singer, songwriter, musician and producer Stevie Wonder announced today the SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE PERFORMANCE, a 10+ city tour across North America this fall. Produced and promoted by Live Nation, the performances which are a live adaptation of the iconic Songs in the Key of Life album, will begin in New York City at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 6 then travel through cities such as Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago and Atlanta before wrapping at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. on Dec. 5.
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Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 10:00 a.m. local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com. General tickets for select cities will be available beginning Monday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. local time. Please see below for full details.
Throughout his career, the celebrated singer has amassed 49 Top 40 singles, 32 #1 singles and worldwide album sales of more than 100 million units. He has received 25 Grammy Awards, an Oscar, and a Golden Globe; is an inductee into the Rock and Roll, Songwriters’ and NAACP Halls of Fame; and is the youngest recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors. Stevie is a designated U.N. Messenger of Peace with special focus on persons with disabilities. He continues to be pivotal in U.S. and world events, demonstrating the activism that has made him such a vital voice for social progress and world harmony.
As a live performance tour de force, Stevie continues to astound audiences around the world. This summer, he headlined and performed at iconic sold-out music festivals across Europe in nine countries, including London’s Calling, Roskilde in Denmark and the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.
2014 SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE PERFORMANCE TOUR DATES
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Date |
City |
Venue |
On Sale |
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Nov. 6 |
New York, NY |
Madison Square Garden |
Sept. 22 @ 10 a.m. local |
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Nov. 9 |
Washington, DC |
Verizon Center |
Sept. 29 @ 10 a.m. local |
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Nov. 11 |
Boston, MA |
TD Garden |
Sept. 22 @ 10 a.m. local |
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Nov. 14 |
Chicago, IL |
United Center |
Sept. 22 @ 10 a.m. local |
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Nov. 16 |
Philadelphia, PA |
Wells Fargo Center |
Sept. 22 @ 10 a.m. local |
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Nov. 20 |
Auburn Hills, MI |
The Palace of Auburn Hills |
Sept. 22 @ 10 a.m. local |
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Nov. 22 |
Atlanta, GA |
Philips Arena |
Sept. 29 @ 10 a.m. local |
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Nov. 25 |
Toronto, ON |
Air Canada Centre |
Sept. 22 @ 10 a.m. local |
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Nov. 29 |
Las Vegas, NV |
MGM Grand Garden Arena |
Sept. 29 @ 10 a.m. local |
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Dec. 3 |
Seattle, WA |
Key Arena |
Sept. 22 @ 10 a.m. local |
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Dec. 5 |
Oakland, CA |
Oracle Arena |
Sept. 29 @ 10 a.m. local |
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.
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Cultural Event Dia de los Muertos USA Festival Comes To Coachella For First Time
Cultural Event Dia de los Muertos USA Festival Comes To Coachella For First Time
RODRI Introduces New Signature Event to “Honor the Dead… Celebrate the Living”
STUDIO CITY, Calif., Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, a long standing Latino holiday with indigenous roots dating back to Aztec times, has taken its place in mainstream culture boasting festivities worldwide. Though traditions may slightly differ among cultures, the holiday (typically taking place from Oct. 31-Nov. 2) commemorates the dead and brings families together in enjoyment of life. In keeping with this celebrated tradition, Luz Entertainment in conjunction with the City of Coachella are proud to create the first Dia de los Muertos USA spectacular two-day festival taking place on November 1st and 2nd at Rancho Las Flores Park in the City of Coachella. The festival is filled with celebrations of life–a full-on experience featuring art, entertainment and culinary enjoyment created by multi-talented artist-producer and President and CEO of Rodri Entertainment, Luz Entertainment Rodri J. Rodriguez.
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“Dia de los Muertos transcends the once a year celebration. It’s a way to honor the dead… celebrate the living,” said Rodriguez, Visionary Cultural Arts Advocate and Creator of MARIACHI USA, a festival that achieved its 25 year milestone at the legendary Hollywood Bowl this year. “Our festival reinforces a positive way of looking at life and death through the many experiences we provide.”
“We’re excited to partner with Ms. Rodriguez, her accomplishments and vision are tremendous,” said Mark Weber, Economic Development Manager for the City of Coachella. “We anticipate Dia de los Muertos USA will become an annual signature destination event attracting audiences from throughout the USA and internationally with thousands of new visitors enjoying the City of Coachella.”
Dia de los Muertos USA is an all-encompassing cultural event, featuring an all-star musical line-up of live entertainment with various genres of music including Rock en Espanol, Regional Mexican, Mariachi, Norteno, Banda and Pop, with talent ranging from Conjunto Primavera to Los Tucanes de Tijuana to La Santa Cecilia. The festival will also feature the signature show MARIACHI USA. The art component to the event is massive and will highlight ‘ofrendas-altars’ including artistic and themed altars paying tribute to various causes and artists such as the United Farm Workers, those who have passed from AIDS and iconic entertainment figures such as Selena, Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Shakespeare, Mozart and many more as well as a community altar for which attendees are invited to bring a photo of a loved one or pet to place on the altar. Dia de los Muertos USA will also include large art installations in key locations throughout the park like the Catrina Runway show and the largest Pan de Muertos ever made.
Guests may enjoy traditional holiday delicacies such as Dia de los Muertos breads, churros and aguas frescas. The event will be filled with fun the entire family can enjoy, such as themed face and body painting mask making and arts and crafts.
For more information on the Dia de los Muertos USA festival or to obtain General Admission or VIP tickets, visit www.diadelosmuertosusa.com or follow Dia de los Muertos USA on Facebook @Dia de los Muertos USA and on Twitter @DayOfTheDeadUSA. For more on non-conventional, highly creative branding Dia de los Muertos USA sponsorship opportunities or to obtain vendor information, contact [email protected].
About RODRI ENTERTAINMENT, LUZ ENTERTAINMENT
Rodri Entertainment, Luz Entertainment, founded in 1976 and headed by President and CEO Rodri J. Rodriguez, is an international entertainment production company. Rodriguez has played an instrumental role in the entertainment industry, her contributions can be seen as early as 1975 with the addition of the Latin Category to the Grammy Awards. Her international work has transcended boundaries across Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Israel and Europe. Rodriguez is responsible for the creation of premier events such as the MARIACHI USA (1990) festival in Hollywood, Calif. Held at the Hollywood Bowl since its inception, MARIACHI USA was created to give mariachi music a forum for artistic expression and a way to celebrate the rich musical traditions that so many have come to enjoy. Most recently Rodriguez has created the two-day Dia de los Muertos USA (2014) festival in Coachella, Calif., a family oriented festival rooted in ancient Aztec tradition with focus on honoring the dead and celebrating the living through a celebratory experience featuring art, entertainment and culinary enjoyment. Rodriguez has served as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Hollywood Arts Council and the Cultural Affairs Commission for the City of Los Angeles. She has received numerous advocacy awards and recognitions from many branches of government as well as other institutions including the Hollywood Arts Council’s Charlie Chaplin Award, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Hollywood’s Women of Distinction Award, the National Latina Business Women’s Association Business Woman of the Year Award and Latina Style Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Rodriguez currently serves on the Los Angeles County Fair Association and continues to create spectacular live event productions writing a new chapter in the world of entertainment.
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Chart-Topping Music Sensation Ariana Grande Announces The Honeymoon Tour In Support Of Her Billboard #1 Album, My Everything
Chart-Topping Music Sensation Ariana Grande Announces The Honeymoon Tour In Support Of Her Billboard #1 Album, My Everything
– Pop Music’s Biggest Breakout Star of the Year Kicks Off First North American Headlining Tour on Feb. 25, 2015 in Kansas City, Mo. and Includes Dates at Arenas in 25 Cities Across the U.S. and Canada –
– Tickets On Sale Sept. 20 at LiveNation.com and through the Live Nation Mobile App –
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Pop music’s biggest breakout star of the year, Ariana Grande, announced today details for her first North American headlining tour in support of her Billboard #1 album, My Everything. Produced and promoted exclusively by Live Nation, THE HONEYMOON TOUR will kick off Feb. 25, 2015 at the Independence Event Center in Kansas City, Mo. The 25-date tour will visit arenas throughout the U.S. and Canada, including stops in Los Angeles, New York City, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Dallas, Miami and more. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Sept. 20 at www.livenation.com and through the Live Nation mobile app.
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Always keeping her fans in mind, Ariana first revealed the tour dates via Fahlo—her new fan club—on Friday, Sept. 5. The innovative community even allows fans to interact and communicate about each tour date as well. Visit the hub here! Moreover, pre-sale tickets will go on sale for all fan club members who download the Fahlo app. Ariana fan club members and VIP Nation members will have access to the pre-sale starting Monday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Sept. 19. Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 4:00 p.m. local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
ARIANA GRANDE initially landed at the top with her first full-length album for Republic Records, Yours Truly. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200, Billboard Digital Albums Chart and iTunes Overall Albums Chart. Moreover, it yielded the game-changing pop smash “The Way” featuring Mac Miller. One of 2013’s defining songs, the single went double-platinum, hit the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and reached #1 on the iTunes Overall Top Songs Chart. In the aftermath, she was named “Best New Artist” at the American Music Awards in 2013. GRANDE‘s magnetic charm, impressive voice and astounding presence have enchanted millions of fans worldwide. 2014 saw her reach incredible heights right out of the gate. The first single from her sophomore album, “Problem” featuring Iggy Azalea, saw her become the “youngest woman to debut with over 400K sold first-week”. In addition to ranking as the 5th “highest digital song debut for a female artist” and 9th highest ever, the platinum smash debuted at #1 in 65 countries, topping the iTunes overall Top Songs and Pop Songs charts for four weeks. Other accolades followed throughout the year, with GRANDE winning “Favorite Breakout Artist” at the People’s Choice Awards 2014, the “Young Influencer Award” at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the “Radio Disney Chart Topper Award,” “Choice Female Artist” and “Choice Single – ‘Problem'” at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards, and more. At the 2014 MTV VMAs, “Problem” was named “Best Pop Video” as well. In 2014, she also became the first woman in history and the first artist since Michael Jackson to simultaneously have three songs in the Top 6 of the Digital Songs Chart. Still, the future looks brighter than ever as her star continues to rise.
ARIANA GRANDE – THE HONEYMOON TOUR
Tickets on sale Sept. 20 at www.livenation.com.
All dates, cities and venues below subject to change.
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Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 |
Kansas City, MO |
Independence Event Center |
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Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 |
Milwaukee, WI |
BMO Harris Bradley Center |
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Sunday, March 01, 2015 |
Saint Paul, MN |
Xcel Energy Center |
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Tuesday, March 03, 2015 |
Chicago, IL |
Allstate Arena |
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Thursday, March 05, 2015 |
Cleveland, OH |
Quicken Loans Arena |
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Saturday, March 07, 2015 |
Detroit, MI |
Joe Louis Arena |
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Sunday, March 08, 2015 |
Toronto, ON |
Air Canada Centre |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2015 |
Pittsburgh, PA |
Petersen Events Center |
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Thursday, March 12, 2015 |
Philadelphia, PA |
Wells Fargo Center |
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Saturday, March 14, 2015 |
Uncasville, CT |
Mohegan Sun Arena |
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Sunday, March 15, 2015 |
Boston, MA |
DCU Center |
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015 |
Washington, DC |
Patriot Center |
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Friday, March 20, 2015 |
New York, NY |
Madison Square Garden |
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Tuesday, March 24, 2015 |
Atlanta, GA |
Philips Arena |
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Thursday, March 26, 2015 |
Orlando, FL |
Amway Center |
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Saturday, March 28, 2015 |
Miami, FL |
American Airlines Arena |
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015 |
San Antonio, TX |
AT&T Center |
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Wednesday, April 01, 2015 |
Dallas, TX |
American Airlines Center |
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Friday, April 03, 2015 |
Houston, TX |
Toyota Center |
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Monday, April 06, 2015 |
Phoenix, AZ |
US Airways |
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Wednesday, April 08, 2015 |
Los Angeles, CA |
The Forum |
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Friday, April 10, 2015 |
Anaheim, CA |
Honda Center |
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Sunday, April 12, 2015 |
San Jose, CA |
SAP Center |
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Tuesday, April 14, 2015 |
Seattle, WA |
KeyArena |
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Thursday, April 16, 2015 |
Vancouver, BC |
Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena |
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.
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U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Hispanic Heritage Month 2014: Sept. 15–Oct. 15
U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Hispanic Heritage Month 2014: Sept. 15–Oct. 15
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. Congress expanded the observance in 1989 to a monthlong celebration (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) of the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
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Sept. 15 is the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.
Population
54 million
The Hispanic population of the United States as of July 1, 2013, making people of Hispanic origin the nation’s largest ethnic or racial minority. Hispanics constituted 17 percent of the nation’s total population.
Source: 2013 Population Estimates
http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=PEP_2013_PEPASR6H&prodType=table
1.1 million
Number of Hispanics added to the nation’s population between July 1, 2012, and July 1, 2013. This number is close to half of the approximately 2.3 million people added to the nation’s population during this period.
Source: 2013 Population Estimates
National Characteristics: Population by Sex, Race, and Hispanic origin
http://www.census.gov/popest/data/national/asrh/2013/index.html, See first bullet under “Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin”
2.0%
Percentage increase in the Hispanic population between 2012 and 2013.
Source: 2013 Population Estimates
National Characteristics: Population by Sex, Race, and Hispanic origin
http://www.census.gov/popest/data/national/asrh/2013/index.html, See first bullet under “Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin”
128.8 million
The projected Hispanic population of the United States in 2060. According to this projection, the Hispanic population will constitute 31 percent of the nation’s population by that date.
Source: Population Projections
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/population/cb12-243.html
2nd
Ranking of the size of the U.S. Hispanic population worldwide, as of 2010. Only Mexico (120 million) had a larger Hispanic population than the United States (54 million).
Source: International Data Base
http://www.census.gov/population/international/data/idb/informationGateway.php
64%
The percentage of those of Hispanic origin in the United States who were of Mexican background in 2012. Another 9.4 percent were of Puerto Rican background, 3.8 percent Salvadoran, 3.7 percent Cuban, 3.1 percent Dominican and 2.3 percent Guatemalan. The remainder was of some other Central American, South American or other Hispanic/Latino origin.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey: Table B03001
http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_12_1YR_B03001&prodType=table
States and Counties
34.4 years
Median age of Hispanics in Florida, the highest of any state in the country.
Source: 2013 Population Estimates
State Characteristics: Median Age by Race and Hispanic Origin
http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=PEP_2013_PEPASR6H&prodType=table
10 million
The estimated population for those of Hispanic origin in Texas as of July 1, 2013.
Source: 2013 Population Estimates
State Characteristics: Population by Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin
http://www.census.gov/popest/data/national/asrh/2013/index.html
8
The number of states with a population of 1 million or more Hispanic residents in 2013 — Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas.
Source: 2013 Population Estimates
State Characteristics: Population by Race and Hispanic Origin
http://www.census.gov/popest/data/national/asrh/2013/index.html
55%
The percentage of all the Hispanic population that lived in California, Florida and Texas as of July 1, 2013.
Source: 2013 Population Estimates
State Characteristics: Population by Race and Hispanic Origin
http://www.census.gov/popest/data/national/asrh/2013/index.html
47.3%
The percentage of New Mexico’s population that was Hispanic as of July 1, 2013, the highest of any state.
Source: 2013 Population Estimates
State Characteristics: Population by Race and Hispanic Origin
http://www.census.gov/popest/data/national/asrh/2013/index.html
14.7 million
The Hispanic population of California. This is the largest Hispanic population of any state.
Source: 2013 Population Estimates
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2013/cb13-112.html
4.8 million
Los Angeles County had the largest Hispanic population of any county in 2013.
Source: 2013 Population Estimates
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2014/cb14-118.html
50,000
Miami-Dade County in Florida had the largest numeric increase of Hispanics from 2012 to 2013. Source: 2013 Population Estimates
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2014/cb14-118.html
22
Number of states in which Hispanics were the largest minority group. These states were Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Source: 2013 Population Estimates, PEPSR6H and PEPSR5H
http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=PEP_2013_PEPSR5H&prodType=table and http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=PEP_2013_PEPSR6H&prodType=table
Families and Children
11.9 million
The number of Hispanic family households in the United States in 2013.
Source: Families and Living Arrangements: Table F1 http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/files/cps2013/tabF1-hisp.xls
62.4%
The percentage of Hispanic family households that were married-couple households in 2013. For the total population in the U.S., it was 73.2 percent.
Source: Families and Living Arrangements: Table F1
http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/files/cps2013/tabF1-hisp.xls
http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/data/cps2013F.html
58.5%
The percentage of Hispanic married-couple households that had children younger than 18 present in 2013, whereas for the nation it was 40.3 percent.
Source: Families and Living Arrangements: Table F1
http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/files/cps2013/tabF1-hisp.xls
http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/data/cps2013F.html
65.1%
Percentage of Hispanic children living with two parents in 2013, whereas nationwide it was 68.5 percent.
Source: Families and Living Arrangements: Table C9 http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/files/cps2013/tabC9-hispanic.xls
http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/data/cps2013C.html
43.1%
Percentage of Hispanic married couples with children under 18 where both spouses were employed in 2013, whereas nationwide it was 58.0 percent.
Source: Families and Living Arrangements: Table FG-1
http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/data/cps2013FG.html
Spanish Language
38.3 million
The number of U.S. residents 5 and older who spoke Spanish at home in 2012. This is a 121 percent increase since 1990 when it was 17.3 million. Those who hablan español en casa constituted 13.0 percent of U.S. residents 5 and older. More than half (58 percent) of these Spanish speakers spoke English “very well.”
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey: Table B16001 and Table DP02
http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_12_1YR_DP02&prodType=table and Language Use in the United States: 2012 http://www.census.gov/prod/2013pubs/acs-22.pdf
73.9%
Percentage of Hispanics 5 and older who spoke Spanish at home in 2012.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey: Table B16006 http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_12_1YR_B16006&prodType=table
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance
$39,005
The median income of Hispanic households in 2012.
Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2012, Table A
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2013/cb13-165.html
25.6%
The poverty rate among Hispanics in 2012 was 25.6 percent. Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2012, Table B
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2013/cb13-165.html
29.1%
The percentage of Hispanics who lacked health insurance in 2012, down from 30.1 percent in 2011
Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2012, Table C
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2013/cb13-165.html
Education
64.0%
The percentage of Hispanics 25 and older that had at least a high school education in 2012.
Source: American Community Survey: 2012 Table S0201 (Hispanic Origin) http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_12_1YR_S0201&prodType=table
13.8%
The percentage of the Hispanic population 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2012.
American Community Survey: 2012 Table S0201 (Hispanic Origin) http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_12_1YR_S0201&prodType=table
4 million
The number of Hispanics 25 and older who had at least a bachelor’s degree in 2012.
Source: American Community Survey: 2012 Table C1502I http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_12_1YR_C15002I&prodType=table
1.3 million
Number of Hispanics 25 and older with advanced degrees in 2012 (e.g., master’s, professional, doctorate).
Source: American Community Survey: 2012 Table B150021 (Hispanic origin) http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_12_1YR_B15002I&prodType=table
6.8%
Percentage of students (both undergraduate and graduate) enrolled in college in 2012 who were Hispanic.
Source: School Enrollment Data Current Population Survey: October 2012, Table1
http://www.census.gov/hhes/school/data/cps/2012/tables.html
23.3%
Percentage of elementary and high school students that were Hispanic in 2012.
Source: School Enrollment Data Current Population Survey: October 2012, Table 1
http://www.census.gov/hhes/school/data/cps/2012/tables.html
Foreign-Born
35.6%
Percentage of the Hispanic population that was foreign-born in 2012.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey, Table: S0201
http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/12_1YR/S0201//popgroup~400
64.3%
Percentage of the 10.3 million noncitizens under the age of 35 who were born in Latin America and the Caribbean and are living in the United States in 2010-2012.
http://www.census.gov/prod/2014pubs/acsbr12-06.pdf
Jobs
67.1%
Percentage of Hispanics or Latinos 16 and older who were in the civilian labor force in 2012.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey, Table: S0201 (Hispanic) and B23002i
http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_12_1YR_S0201&prodType=table
http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_12_1YR_B23002I&prodType=table
19.5%
The percentage of civilian employed Hispanics or Latinos 16 and older who worked in management, business, science and arts occupations in 2012.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey, Table C24010I
http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/12_1YR/C24010I?
Voting
8.4%
The percentage of voters in the 2012 presidential election who were Hispanic. Hispanics comprised
7 percent of voters in 2010.
Source: News Release: Census Bureau Reports Hispanic Voter Turnout Reaches Record High for Congressional Election
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/voting/cb11-164.html and Voting and Registration in the Election of November 2012: Table 2
http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/socdemo/voting/publications/p20/2012/tables.html
Serving our Country
1.2 million
The number of Hispanics or Latinos 18 and older who are veterans of the U.S. armed forces.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 American Community Survey: Table B21001I
http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_12_1YR_B21001I&prodType=table
Businesses
Source for statements in this section: Statistics for All U.S. Firms by Industry, Gender, Ethnicity, and Race for the United States, States, Metro Areas, Counties, and Places: 2007, Table SB0700CSA01
http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=SBO_2007_00CSA01&prodType=table Data for 2012 are being collected.
2.3 million
The number of Hispanic-owned businesses in 2007, up 43.6 percent from 2002.
$350.7 billion
Receipts generated by Hispanic-owned businesses in 2007, up 58.0 percent from 2002.
23.7%
The percentage of businesses in New Mexico in 2007 that were Hispanic-owned, which led all states. Florida (22.4 percent) and Texas (20.7 percent) were runners-up.
Following is a list of observances typically covered by the Census Bureau’s Facts for Features series:
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African-American History Month (February) |
Labor Day |
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Super Bowl |
Grandparents Day |
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Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) |
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) |
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Women’s History Month (March) |
Unmarried and Single Americans Week |
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Irish-American Heritage Month (March)/ |
Halloween (Oct. 31) |
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St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) |
American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month |
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Earth Day (April 22) |
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Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May) |
Veterans Day (Nov. 11) |
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Older Americans Month (May) |
Thanksgiving Day |
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Cinco de Mayo (May 5) |
The Holiday Season (December) |
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Mother’s Day |
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Hurricane Season Begins (June 1) |
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Father’s Day |
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The Fourth of July (July 4) |
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Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (July 26) |
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Back to School (August) |
Editor’s note: The preceding data were collected from a variety of sources and may be subject to sampling variability and other sources of error. Facts for Features are customarily released about two months before an observance in order to accommodate magazine production timelines. Questions or comments should be directed to the Census Bureau’s Public Information Office: telephone: 301-763-3030 or e-mail: [email protected].