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Cristiano Ronaldo To Join Real Madrid For The 2014 Guinness International Champions Cup

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CRISTIANO RONALDO TO JOIN REAL MADRID FOR THE 2014 GUINNESS INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS CUP





Cristiano Ronaldo To Join Real Madrid For The 2014 Guinness International Champions Cup


Ramos, Casillas and Modric also joining up with the UEFA Champions League winners


Tournament Played in Key U.S. Cities, July 26 through August 4


LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Real Madrid today announced that star Cristiano Ronaldo as well as Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos and Luka Modric will join the team for the 2014 Guinness International Champions Cup.

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Cristiano Ronaldo will join the team on July 26 while the others will today, July 23.

Considered the world’s top player, Cristiano Ronaldo recently won the FIFA Ballon D’or, the award given to the world’s top player every year.  In his five years with Real Madrid, he has scored a total of 252 goals.

All four players are returning to the European champions after participating in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. 

Real Madrid will open the International Champions Cup facing Inter Milan at Kabam Field at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California on July 26 before playing AS Roma at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on July 29.  The team’s final match in the Group Phase of the tournament will be against Manchester United at the University of Michigan on Saturday, August 2.  If the club makes the final of the competition, Los Merengues’ pre-season in the United States will conclude with the final at Miami’s Sun Life Stadium on Monday, August 4.

While the match in Michigan, which is set to break a United States soccer record for attendance, is sold out, tickets for the remaining matches featuring Real Madrid are still available.

For tickets for the match in Berkeley, California, fans can visit internationalchampionscup.com.

Tickets for the match between Real Madrid and AS Roma at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, TX are available online at www.internationalchampionscup.com. Tickets are also available for immediate purchase at over 50 locations including Las Ranitas Restaurants, Soccer Corner, Las Michoacanas, Morelias Restaurantes, Casa Vieja and Migueleno. 

 About the Guinness International Champions Cup

The Guinness International Champions Cup is an annual soccer competition featuring eight of the world’s top teams including many of the world’s top players.  The matches are played in key markets across the United States with the tournament culminating in a final at Sun Life Stadium in Miami.  Guinness is the presenting sponsor of the tour, which is now in its second year. The tournament is a property of Relevent Sports.

About Relevent Sports

Relevent Sports brings the excitement and intensity of international soccer to the United States by showcasing the best clubs in the world through premier tournaments and events.  Going beyond the game, Relevent provides an innovative approach to building international soccer presence by utilizing brand development, grassroots planning, corporate sponsors, international touring and philanthropic initiatives for the soccer organizations. Relevent is a division of RSE Ventures founded in 2012 by Stephen M. Ross and Matt Higgins, RSE Ventures operates in four interrelated verticals: Sports, Entertainment, Digital, and New Ventures. The company’s growing roster of companies, venues and events includes the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, Sun Life Stadium, Insignia Sports & Entertainment, and Relevent Sports.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Benjamin Spencer
Relevent Sports // 630-251-3004 // [email protected]

Nick Rosen-Wachs
Derris and Co. // 212-500-0795 /[email protected]

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(Español) Hoy: Arturo Porzecanski, de American University, debatirá la crisis de la deuda de Puerto Rico con el ex director del FMI Charles Blitzer y Elías Gutiérrez, de la Universidad de Puerto Rico

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Today: American University’s Arturo Porzecanski Joins Former IMF director Charles Blitzer and Univ. of Puerto Rico’s Elias Gutierrez to Discuss Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis

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Today: American University’s Arturo Porzecanski Joins Former IMF director Charles Blitzer and Univ. of Puerto Rico’s Elias Gutierrez to Discuss Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis

Governor Garcia Padilla’s recent initiatives, particularly the Debt Enforcement and Recovery Act, have backfired and made matters worse. The time has come to consider fresh approaches to end current confidence crisis and the economic malaise, say these three experienced economists.


WASHINGTON, July 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On Wednesday, July 23 at 3:00 p.m. EDT, please join us for a briefing and Q&A session featuring American University’s Professor Arturo Porzecanski, Professor Elías Gutiérrez of the University of Puerto Rico, and former IMF Director Charles Blitzer, who will provide an independent view on Puerto Rico’s deepening economic and financial crisis.

Recent decisions by the Government of Puerto Rico, discussed in the latest Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Quarterly Report, have proven highly controversial — particularly the Debt Enforcement and Recovery Act, which appears to be plunging the island into deeper economic and financial turmoil. This debt-restructuring law for state-owned companies has already precipitated a downgrade in the Commonwealth’s bonds deeper into junk status, and triggered a wave of litigation, because it is seen as abrogating the rights and seniority of creditors, especially of investors in the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA).

The new law comes on the heels of attempts to raid the deposit insurance fund (COSSEC) set up by the island’s cooperative banks, in order to use those resources for fiscal purposes, and to nullify a legal agreement for tax credits of $230 million with Doral Financial Corp., a leading bank and the island’s second-largest mortgage lender. When combined with the exposure of banks to the troubled state-owned companies, these actions have aggravated the already precarious situation faced by the island’s banking system.

Porzecanski, Gutiérrez and Blitzer will discuss the implications and opportunities stemming from these developments and propose constructive ideas, including an alternative restructuring regime which mirrors the relevant (Chapter 9) section of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Time: 3:00 pm EDT

Dial-In: 1-866-952-7534 OR 1-785-424-1835 Code: COMMUNITY

Speakers:

Arturo Porzecanski— director of the International Economic Relations Program at American University’s School of International Service

Elías Gutiérrez — economics professor at the Graduate School of Planning at the University of Puerto Rico.

Charles Blitzer — economist, former IMF Director and expert on sovereign debt management and restructuring.

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Seaborne Appoints New Director of Business Development and Marketing

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Seaborne Appoints New Director of Business Development and Marketing


SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Gary Foss, President and Chief Executive Officer of Seaborne Airlines, announced the appointment of airline industry veteran Hector “Tato” Montanez as the regional carrier’s new Director of Marketing and Sales. In his new position, Montanez will be in charge of overseeing the airline’s marketing and sales initiatives in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

Montanez brings with him more than 25 years of experience working for American Airlines, where he oversaw sales and marketing, operations, e-commerce and distribution, new product development, key account management and customer service for Puerto Rico.

“Seaborne has a great story and a great future in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and throughout the Caribbean. I am honored to be part of Seaborne Airlines’ evolution and look forward to helping in the development of the airline’s regional strategy,” Montanez said. “With service to 18 airports, we hope to make Seaborne a household name throughout the Caribbean.”

“Seaborne is honored to have someone of the caliber of Hector join the team, after so many outstanding years working in sales and marketing for American. The expert team of professionals that we have been assembling in recent months will undoubtedly fuel our company’s growth plans for the region, where we are already the fastest-growing airline in the Caribbean,” said Foss.

Montanez, who will be based at Seaborne’s San Juan Headquarters, also brings with him experience with working with other airlines gained during his tenure with an airport handling company that provided ground services to various carriers, such as Aeropostal Airlines, AirFrance, British Airways, LACSA and VIASA.

Montanez has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Inter American University, Metro Campus. He lives in San Juan with his wife Wendy and children Bianca and Jan Luis.

About Seaborne Airlines

Seaborne Airlines has been operating in the Caribbean for over 20 years, carrying over two million customers safely. Seaborne operates over 2,100 monthly departures throughout the Caribbean to San Juan, St. Thomas, St. Croix, Vieques, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Dominica, Martinique, Guadeloupe, La Romana, Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Santiago, St. Maarten, St. Kitts and Nevis.


MundoFox Tampa Increases its Presence in the Local Hispanic Market as it Launches on Bright House Cable in Tampa and secures Title Sponsorship of Conga Caliente

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MundoFox Tampa Increases its Presence in the Local Hispanic Market as it Launches on Bright House Cable in Tampa and secures Title Sponsorship of Conga Caliente


TAMPA, Fla., July 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MundoFox Tampa (WSPF-CD 35) today announced that Bright House Cable has launched its Spanish-language programming on its cable system in the Tampa – St. Petersburg DMA on Channel 94. The addition of MundoFox Tampa will bring the station’s popular shows, such as 100 Latinos Dijeron with host Marco Antonio Regil, drama-series such as El Mariachi and national news with award-winning news anchor, Rolando Nichols, to Bright House subscribers.

“MundoFox Tampa’s programming will be a fresh, quality alternative for Bright House subscribers. It’s Spanish-Language news and entertainment, but looks and feels like US general market television” said Jose Rodriguez, President of Prime Time Partners, parent company of WSPF-CD 35. “I’m sure that Bright House viewers will enthusiastically choose MundoFox’s entertainment environment and attract advertisers who are looking for engaging ways to reach these consumers.”

According to Nielsen’s 2013 Universe Estimates, the Tampa Bay DMA is the 19th largest Hispanic market with a total of 220,670 Hispanic TV households and growing. The market is out-pacing the national growth rate of the US Hispanic population of 43% with counties like Pinellas showing a 71% growth in their Hispanic population since the 2010 census. 

As part of its increased presence in the market, the station has also secured title sponsorship of Tampa’s premiere Hispanic festival, now titled MundoFox Tampa Conga Caliente.  This is the 10th year of the free-festival being held in early November at Al Lopez Park in Tampa.

“Tampa’s Hispanic viewership is growing in numbers and we plan to be a part of that growth by not only supplying an entertainment destination, but by finding ways to partner and support this community,” says Linette Rodriguez, Director of Marketing and Promotion for MundoFox Tampa. “Having MundoFox Tampa be a part of such an iconic festival, as Conga Caliente, puts us at the forefront of our community’s biggest celebration.”

About  MundoFox Tampa: WSPF-CD 35

Owned and operated by Prime Time Partners, LLC., WSPF-CD Channel 35 is a low-power broadcast television station in the Tampa Bay DMA. Currently the station is an affiliate of the national Spanish-language broadcast network, MundoFox. For more information, please visit www.mundofoxtampa.com.

About MundoFox

MundoFox is a joint venture between Fox International Channels (FIC), 21st Century Fox’s international multimedia business, and RCN, the leading Latin American television network and production company belonging to Organizacion Ardila Lulle (OAL). Together FIC and RCN currently reach over 1.6 billion subscribers worldwide with original series, novelas, dramas, game shows, reality, news and lifestyle programming.  MundoFox is broadcast over-the-air on the network’s affiliate stations as well as through cable, satellite and telco providers in all of the largest U.S. Hispanic households.  MundoFox, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, launched in fall 2012.

About Conga Caliente

Conga Caliente, Premier Family Festival, in its 11th year celebrates Hispanic Arts and Culture. It is the West Coast of Florida’s largest Hispanic themed family festival and one of the largest in the State of Florida. Conga Caliente is located in a beautifully tree-lined park setting in Tampa; it’s about quality-family fun. The Arts: The festival includes an Arts Village with exhibits of original artworks. Education: The extensive Health village educates about health issues. Tradition: There are domino tournaments, cigar rolling demonstrations and a plethora of ethnic food vendors.  The Youth zone includes a sound stage dedicated to youth entertainment. The Main stage provides thrilling entertainment with nationally and internationally recognized musical artist. Keeping it family friendly, there is no admission fee. Conga Caliente is produced by Coda Sound Inc., a full audio, visual and stage event Production Company. www.congacaliente.com,   www.codasoundusa.com

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(Español) Meliá Hotels International anuncia el “Meliá Cartagena de Indias”, su cuarto hotel en Colombia

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Doral Financial Corporation Commends Supreme Court for Ruling that the PR Court of First Instance Must Expedite the Case Doral Brought Against Government

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Responding to a ruling by the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico ordering the Court of First Instance to expedite an evidentiary hearing in Doral’s case against the Hacienda, Counsel for Doral Financial Corporation, Matthew D. McGill of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, issued the following statement:

“The Puerto Rico Supreme Court has recognized once again the important public interest and urgency of this case and has ordered the court to act diligently and immediately. Now the burden is on government to demonstrate the basis for its decision to arbitrarily nullify its longstanding tax agreement with Doral. While we are confident that our case will prevail in court, we hope that the government of Puerto Rico will take this opportunity to reconsider its ill-conceived decision to abandon its contractual obligation to Doral. And we continue to urge the government to negotiate a solution that is fair for all parties and that is in accordance with a series of tax agreements over the last eight years that have continually ratified the government’s debt to Doral.”

A scheduling order is soon expected from the Court of First Instance. To retrieve a copy of the PR Supreme Court’s decision, visit www.doralpuertoricofacts.com.

To join the media teleconference with Matthew D. McGill on Wednesday at 11:30am EDT, please RSVP to [email protected]. The dial-in information is 866-952-7534; Code: DORAL.

Doral Financial Corporation is a bank holding company engaged in banking, mortgage banking and insurance agency activities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Doral Bank, with operations on the mainland U.S. (New York metropolitan area and northwest region of Florida) and Puerto Rico. Doral Financial Corporation’s common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DRL. Additional information about the case of Doral Financial Corporation against the Government of Puerto Rico can be found at www.DoralPuertoRicoFacts.com.


Olympusat Acquires Mexican Blockbuster Movie Hits from 24 Frames

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Olympusat Acquires Mexican Blockbuster Movie Hits from 24 Frames


WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., July 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Olympusat, Inc., the leading owner and distributor of independent Spanish-language TV networks, including 35+ HD networks, announces its film acquisitions agreement with 24 Frames, an independent distribution and production film company catering to the North American market.

In an effort to deliver comprehensive and quality Latino entertainment to its consumers, Olympusat has acquired five Mexican blockbuster movie hits, which include the romantic comedy “Regresa” starring Jaime Camil, the crime drama “Sultanes del Sur” starring Ana de la Reguera and Jordi Molla, and the comedy hit “Pretendiendo” (Ugly Me) starring Barbara Mori.

The deal was negotiated by Arturo Chavez, SVP of Hispanic Networks for Olympusat, and Ludo Cremers, President of 24 Frames. “We are delighted with our license deal with Olympusat to bring these blockbuster and award-winning films, in their original Spanish language, to the Hispanic American audience,” said Cremers.

The new content will air on the following Olympusat HD networks: Ultra Cine – an HD network that focuses on award-winning and original films from Mexico, Spain, and Latin America; Ultra Film – The first HD movie network offering the best in modern films from around the world, dubbed or originally produced in Spanish; and Ultra Mex – the only HD movie channel in the U.S. carrying modern Mexican films featuring the most prominent actors and directors from Mexico.

“With this acquisition, we honor our commitment of providing quality entertainment to our networks,” stated Chavez.

About Olympusat:

Olympusat, Inc. is one of the largest independent media companies specializing in ownership, distribution, production and technical services. The company has established itself as a leader in the Hispanic television and media space through its 62 Spanish language television networks, 35 of which are HD. Olympusat’s top networks include Cine Mexicano, FUNimation Channel and the newly introduced Ultra HD Plex. Through Olympusat’s diverse portfolio, the company also delivers a distinctive Faith & Family and Specialty Suite representing some of the biggest networks in the industry.

As a part of Olympusat’s industry-leading efforts, the company has also launched two new strategic business units – Olympusat Telecom and Olympusat Entertainment. Olympusat Telecom has embarked on providing the complete communications and business solutions through its IPTV, Video Streaming and CDN offering. Olympusat Entertainment encompasses all aspects of film and TV production including feature length and short films, music videos, industrial/corporate videos, and commercials, both local and national.

For more information on Olympusat’s brands and services, visit us at www.olympusat.com.

About 24 Frames

24 frames®, LLC is an independent distribution and production Company bringing compelling, international films to the North American Market. The main focus is on clearly defined niche audiences with very well established social infrastructures such as Horror fans and Latinos living in the US. This approach allows for a very cost-effective distribution as well as public relations and marketing campaigns. Its President Ludo Cremers, former SVP of International Marketing for Buena Vista Home Entertainment, founded 24 frames.

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Western Dental Appears at the National Council of La Raza National Latino Family Expo® with Free Dental Services for Children

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Western Dental Appears at the National Council of La Raza National Latino Family Expo® with Free Dental Services for Children


LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Western Dental, one of Southern California’s largest dental service companies, demonstrated its commitment to the Hispanic community by providing 300 free oral health screenings for children at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) National Latino Family Expo ® in Los Angeles that took place on July 19-21, 2014.  Dentists were onsite to provide complimentary screenings and fluoride treatments in order to help families understand the importance of preventive dental care.

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“We are committed to improving the oral health of every member of the diverse communities we serve,” said Louis J. Amendola, D.D.S., Western Dental’s chief dental director. “The NCLR Expo was a great opportunity for us to reach families in need of essential dental services.”

Western Dental’s sponsorship and participation is part of the company’s commitment to oral health care for the Latino population it serves on a daily basis.  More than 180 dental clinics in the Western Dental family are located in predominantly Latino communities throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada, together with affiliated offices in Texas.

All of Western Dental’s services are backed by a unique Quality Assurance Management System (QAMS) that electronically monitors all patient visits, treatments, dental staff and clinical performance to enable high-quality dental care.  In addition, Western Dental offers extended and weekend dental office hours, as well as flexible no-interest payment plans making high quality, oral health care more accessible to everyone in the areas it serves. 

ABOUT WESTERN DENTAL:
One of the nation’s largest dental providers, Western Dental (with its affiliate, Brident Dental & Orthodontics) is the leader in accessible, affordable oral health care, serving more than 750,000 patients annually in over 180 affiliated clinics throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, and Texas.  Informed by the latest research, Western Dental is committed to delivering high-quality general, orthodontic and specialty dental services in state-of-the art facilities.  For more information please visit WesternDental.com and Brident.com.


BlueMountain Capital Management, LLC Files Lawsuit Against Government of Puerto Rico

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BlueMountain Capital Management, LLC Files Lawsuit Against Government of Puerto Rico


NEW YORK, July 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — BlueMountain Capital Management, LLC filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the Government of Puerto Rico, challenging the legality of a new law that allows certain public corporations to avoid their debts.

Funds managed by BlueMountain Capital are holders of power revenue bonds in Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), a public corporation that provides electrical power to residents and businesses in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

PREPA is widely considered the most likely public corporation to seek to avoid its debts under the Puerto Rico Public Corporation Debt Enforcement and Recovery Act, which was enacted on June 28, 2014.

Upon filing the complaint, former United States Solicitor General and lead counsel for BlueMountain Capital, Theodore B. Olson of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, said:

“Puerto Rico’s new debt avoidance law breaks faith with PREPA’s investors by erecting an unconstitutional bankruptcy regime to subvert their contractual rights – which is exactly what the Commonwealth promised it would never do. The problems raised by Puerto Rico’s massive debt burden are undoubtedly very serious, but tearing up contracts, disregarding federal law, and abusing power to arbitrarily pick winners and losers is not the answer. The Constitution of the United States plainly forbids that approach. We will ask the courts to enforce the Constitution, to halt the damage that the Commonwealth’s new bankruptcy law is inflicting on investors, and to require the Commonwealth to respect the rule of law and live up to its agreements.”

BlueMountain Capital issued the following statement:

“We regret that we have no other way to ensure our legal, contractual rights than to file a complaint in the court system. Rather than walking away from contracts, the Commonwealth and PREPA should collaborate with its investors to develop real solutions that put PREPA, the Commonwealth and its institutions on a path to financial stability. These solutions exist. We look forward to working constructively to arrive at a resolution.”

The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico. To receive a copy of the complaint, contact Miriam Warren at [email protected].

About BlueMountain Capital Management, LLC
BlueMountain Capital Management, LLC (“BlueMountain Capital”) is an absolute return manager with over $20 billion under management.  BlueMountain Capital and its affiliates have offices in New York, London, and Tokyo. More information can be found at www.bluemountaincapital.com.


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