Jerry Azarkman Named Entrepreneur of The Year 2014 In Greater Los Angeles

July 22, 2014

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Jerry Azarkman Named Entrepreneur of The Year 2014 In Greater Los Angeles

Ernst & Young selects Curacao’s founder for prestigious award recognizing entrepreneurial excellence and commitment to business and community

LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Curacao, formerly La Curacao, announces that Jerry Azarkman, the company’s founder, was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2014 award in Greater Los Angeles. The award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. An independent panel of judges selected Mr. Azarkman. The winners were revealed at a black-tie Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

“I’m honored to be recognized for this award in the Los Angeles area,” said Azarkman. “This award spotlights our accomplishments as a team at Curacao and shows the dedication and outstanding work ethic of the entire company. I’m very proud to accept this award on behalf of everyone at Curacao,” stated Mr. Azarkman.

As a Greater Los Angeles award winner, Mr. Azarkman is now eligible for consideration for the National Entrepreneur of the Year® 2014 Award. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the National Entrepreneur of the Year Overall Award Winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 15, 2014. Additionally, venture-backed companies that win an Entrepreneur Of The Year Award regionally are eligible for the Venture Capital Award of Excellence at the national level.

Mr. Azarkman added, “I am working on a revolutionary, fresh shopping concept to be launched in the Hispanic marketplace later this year. I’ve been building this new venture for some time and I am excited about bringing it to market. We’ve identified 360 locations and I look forward to working exclusively on my new brand.” The innovative shopping experience will be branded under the new name, Star World.

The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-profile, market-leading companies.

About Curacao
Curacao is a large-format retail department store chain. Founded in 1976 by Jerry Azarkman, Curacao is headquartered in Los Angeles with retail locations in California and Arizona. The company is said to be uniquely positioned to serve Hispanic and Latino Americans. The stores feature Spanish/English-language signs and bilingual salesclerks. Curacao sells most of its merchandise on credit to over two million private label cardholders. The company’s services include Curacao Travel, Internet service, and money transfer. Azarkman opened La Curacao, a consumer-product door-to-door sales company, in Burbank, California. It became popular among Hispanics without access to credit. Salesmen allowed their customers to buy goods by placing a down payment and then returning to the customer’s residence to collect payments on a regular basis. This service evolved into Curacao’s credit-card business. Azarkman’s brother, Ron Azarkman, joined the company in 1981. By 2007 Curacao had ten locations in the Southwestern United States, with nine stores in California and two in Arizona. With more than 2,000 employees Curacao plans more openings across the United Sates. Visit www.icuracao.com for more information.

About Jerry Azarkman

Jerry Azarkman is an American success story, a retail guru, and a visionary businessman. Azarkman attributes his success to his passion for knowing first hand the Hispanic community, and the people he serves, his customers. His innovative strategies and unique business models have resulted in multimillion-dollar successes. He is highly sought after as a speaker and not only shares about his business expertise, but also the value and rewards of giving back. He is passionate about literacy and reading and safe and healthy communities. As the founder of Curacao (formerly La Curacao) and its subsidiaries, his winning track record is well documented. He will be the Keynote Speaker at the Hispanic Retail 360 Summit in August 2014. He is also a guest columnist for Smart Business Magazine, advising businesses on the day-to-day challenges they face. Azarkman is working on his new venture, a novel shopping concept that will open 360 locations nationwide under a new brand name, Star World, in the fourth quarter 2014.

About Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year®

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur of the Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them though regional, national and global awards programs.

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Kmart Is March Of Dimes #1 Partner For Health Of Moms And Babies

July 22, 2014

Kmart Is March Of Dimes #1 Partner For Health Of Moms And Babies

Retail Giant’s Participation in March for Babies Raises a Record Amount

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A few dollars given individually might not seem like much, but through many such small acts of generosity, Kmart’s Shop Your Way(℠) members, customers and associates have donated an unprecedented $11 million this year to the March of Dimes annual March for Babies® to give more babies a healthy start in life.

Kmart’s record-breaking achievement set a new standard for the successful relationship between the two organizations. Tim Austin, Kmart’s senior vice president of retail services and the 2014 March for Babies National Chairman, joined an enthusiastic crowd of 10,000 walkers at the Chicago Lakefront March of Babies in April where he shared how this year’s effort became more personal than ever.

“Kmart’s commitment to the March of Dimes is historic,” Austin said. “Helping babies clearly resonates with our customers and associates, and personally, it brings me immense joy. The mission of the March of Dimes has touched my own family this year as my grandson was born prematurely. Kmart’s ongoing efforts to support March of Dimes helps fund education programs and research initiatives that can help more babies receive the healthy start in life they deserve.”

Kmart has been a March of Dimes partner for more than three decades, and its annual fundraising campaigns have raised more than $125 million, more than any other corporation.

“Because of Kmart’s support, more women will get the prenatal care they need, and 92,000 families of babies in newborn intensive care all across the country will get comfort and guidance,” said Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes. “With Kmart as our partner, hundreds of scientists now are working together to discover the unknown causes of premature birth. Our work has helped reduce the US preterm birth by more than 10 percent since 2006, sparing thousands of babies from death and disability. We are truly grateful to everyone at Kmart for their remarkable contributions to this effort.”

About Kmart

Kmart, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is a mass merchandising company and part of Shop Your Way, a social shopping experience where members have the ability to earn points and receive benefits across a wide variety of physical and digital formats through ShopYourWay.com. Kmart offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Sofia by Sofia Vergara, Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense. For more information visit the company’s website at www.kmart.com | Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/kmart.

About the March of Dimes

The March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

(Español) Honda Stage lanza una serie de conciertos especiales con Live Nation®, comenzando con el preestreno de la gira de Demi Lovato

July 21, 2014

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U.S. and Brazil National Beach Soccer Teams Set To Square Off at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino During the First Nationally-Televised Beach Soccer Event in the United States

July 21, 2014

U.S. and Brazil National Beach Soccer Teams Set To Square Off at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino During the First Nationally-Televised Beach Soccer Event in the United States

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino U.S. vs. Brazil Beach Soccer Challenge Takes Place

Thursday, August 14 and Is Open to the Public

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On the heels of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, the United States and top-ranked Brazil Beach Soccer Teams will square off in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino U.S. vs. Brazil Beach Soccer Challenge on Thursday, August 14 at 8:00 p.m.

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Held at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, the event will mark the first nationally-televised beach soccer event to be held in the United States. A unique transformation will turn the Seminole Paradise parking lot into a beach soccer stadium for the night, where an audience of nearly 1,000 soccer fanatics will watch as their favorite team battles it out in the sand. A pre-game party will take place starting at 6 p.m. featuring live entertainment, food, drinks and fun. The event is free to the general public. Must be 21 years of age or older. Seating is based on availability.

The U.S. national beach soccer squad is led by forward Nick Perera. The Brazilian team’s top striker is Bruno Xavier, the recipient of the “Golden Ball” and “Silver Scorer” awards at the 2013 FIFA World Cup. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is the title sponsor and host for the event. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and Rosetta Stone are the presenting sponsors of the U.S. vs. Brazil Beach Soccer Challenge.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino U.S. vs. Brazil Beach Soccer Challenge is being produced by Disson Sports & Entertainment in conjunction with Koch Tavares.

The match will be broadcast nationally on NBC Sports Network Tuesday, September 9 at 7 p.m. ET. On Saturday, September 13, there will be a rebroadcast of the match on NBC Sports Network at 2 p.m. ET and the match will also be televised on mun2 at 2:30 p.m. The match will also be televised on Fox Sports in Brazil on Friday, September 12 at 8 p.m. BRT.

For more information call 954-327-ROCK.

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino invites you to play, stay, dine, and shop at South Florida’s premier destination for fun and entertainment, Where Rock Royalty Lives. Over 90 tables offer Blackjack, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker, Casino War and Let it Ride on a nearly three-acre casino floor. Additionally, over 2,500 slots include the Native-American Casino linked Multi-Area Progressive Jackpots and Mega Jackpots. Separate high-limit rooms for table games and slots, in addition to a non-smoking room, are available for guests to enjoy. Loyal Player’s Club members also have access to the exclusive VIP Plum Lounge and VIP Chef’s Table show kitchen. The Poker Room at Seminole Hard Rock hosts various games and tournaments of Limit and No Limit Texas Hold ’em, 7-Card Stud and two dollar and four dollar limit Omaha Hi Lo games. Located inside the casino is Hard Rock Cafe -Hollywood, part of Hard Rock’s 138 globally recognized rock ‘n’ roll restaurants. The Green Lodging Certified by the State of Florida, AAA Four Diamond-rated resort showcases 500 luxurious guest rooms, 40,000 square feet of meeting room space, Rock Spa, award-winning restaurants, high-energy nightclubs, lounges and bars, boutique retail shops, the 350-seat Paradise Live theater and the 5,500–seat Hard Rock Live concert arena. Located on State Road 7 (U.S. 441) in Hollywood, Florida. Take I-95, exit Stirling Rd. and travel west to 1 Seminole Way. For more information, call (954) 327-ROCK, 1 800-937-0010 or visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com, facebook.com/seminolehardrockhollywood, twitter.com/SHRHollywood, instagram.com/semhardrockhollywood and youtube.com/semhardrockhollywood.

2014 U.N. Correspondents Association Awards for Best Coverage of the United Nations and U.N. Agencies

July 21, 2014

2014 U.N. Correspondents Association Awards for Best Coverage of the United Nations and U.N. Agencies

Winners Will Be Honored at Gala Event by the U.N. Correspondents Association and the U.N. Secretary-General on Tuesday, December 16th 2014 at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York.

NEW YORK, July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) invites media worldwide to submit entries for its 19^th Annual UNCA Awards for the best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of the United Nations, U.N. agencies and field operations.

The prizes amount to over $50,000 to be distributed among the prize categories and winners.

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will present the prizes at the Awards event on Tuesday, December 16^th, 2014.

Deadline for submissions is September 15, 2014

The awards are open to all journalists anywhere in the world. The Awards are:

1. The Elizabeth Neuffer Memorial Prize, sponsored by the Alexander Bodini Foundation, for written media (including online media). The prize is for print and online coverage of the U.N. and U.N. agencies, named in honor of Elizabeth Neuffer, The Boston Globe bureau chief at the U.N., who died while on an assignment in Baghdad in 2003.

2. The Ricardo Ortega Memorial Prize for broadcast (TV & Radio) media. The prize is for broadcast coverage of the U.N. and U.N. agencies, named in honor of Ricardo Ortega, formerly the New York correspondent for Antena 3 TV of Spain, who died while on an assignment in Haiti in 2004.

3. The Prince Albert II of Monaco and UNCA Global Prize for coverage of Climate Change. The prize is for print (including online media) and broadcast media (TV & Radio) for coverage of sustainable and equitable management of natural resources and the implementation of innovative and ethical solutions in three main categories: climate change, biodiversity, and water.

4. The United Nations Foundation Prize. The prize is for print (including online media) and broadcast media (TV & Radio) for coverage of humanitarian and development aspects of the U.N. and U.N. agencies.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:

Coverage of the U.N. and U.N. agencies is specified in each category; the Committee welcomes coverage of all issues particularly on Millennium Developments Goals, peacekeeping operations, and nonproliferation, including the elimination of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.

Work in print, broadcast (TV & Radio), and online coverage must be published between September 2013 and August 2014, and be related to the U.N. and U.N. agencies.

The judges will look for entries with impact, insight and originality, and will take into account the courage and investigative and reporting skills of the journalists. Entries from the developing world media are particularly welcome.

Entries can be submitted in any of the official U.N. languages (English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian).

For broadcast entries, hardcopies should be in DVD (preferably NTSC format), however electronic files and web links uploaded to the online Entry Form are preferred. A written transcript in English or French will facilitate the judging process.

For print media, each entry should have a maximum of four (4) of the articles for submission. Electronic files and web links uploaded to the online Entry Form are preferred.

Multiple or joint entries in different categories are accepted.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY:

Entries are submitted online by completing the UNCA Awards Entry Form.

You will complete your personal information and upload your photo, and then choose to:

Submit your work electronically by including web links and/or uploading all files directly to the Entry Form

-OR-

Submit your work by postal mail to the address indicated on the form

** Electronic entries are preferred to expedite the judging process **

Your entry must be received online or postmarked by September 15, 2014

Questions regarding UNCA Awards & entries please contact:
The UNCA Office, 1-212-963-7137.
Or send an email to [email protected]

CLICK ON THE ENTRY FORM BELOW TO GET STARTED:
ENTRY FORM
http://unca.com/2014-awards-call-for-submissions-form/

UNCA Awards Committee: Pamela S. Falk (UNCA President), Giampaolo Pioli (UNCA Awards Chairman), J.Tuyet Nguyen (Awards Selection Chairman), Bouchra Benyoussef (UNCA Treasurer). Kahraman Haliscelik, Sylviane Zehil, Seana Magee, Valeria Robecco.

Mexican American Pop Sensation Becky G, Teen Singer Matt Hunter and Film Director Miguel Arteta Added To 3rd Annual Festival PEOPLE en Espanol Lineup “Inspiring the Next Generation” With a Stellar Lineup of Celebrities, Speakers and Family Fun Activities August 30-31

July 21, 2014

Mexican American Pop Sensation Becky G, Teen Singer Matt Hunter and Film Director Miguel Arteta Added To 3rd Annual Festival PEOPLE en Espanol Lineup “Inspiring the Next Generation” With a Stellar Lineup of Celebrities, Speakers and Family Fun Activities August 30-31

Becky G joins Zendaya for the Chicas Poderosas Concert Powered by Disney

NEW YORK, July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Billboard climbing pop sensation Becky G was announced as the latest talent added to the Chicas Poderosas Concert powered by Disney during this year’s Festival PEOPLE en Espanol in San Antonio, Texas. She joins one of today’s hottest young performers, Zendaya, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Lila Cockrell Theater. Teen singer Matt Hunter and film director Miguel Arteta will also join the highly-anticipated 3^rd annual Festival PEOPLE en Espanol daytime experience, where the theme of “Inspiring the Next Generation” takes center stage Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31.

“With her summer anthem of ‘Shower’ and mega-hit ‘Can’t Get Enough’ with Pitbull, we are thrilled to have Becky G perform with Zendaya,” said Monique Manso, publisher, PEOPLE en Espanol. “PEOPLE en Espanol is packing the Chicas Poderosas concert and Festival daytime experience with talent who will help us celebrate young people and empower them with inspiring stories of success. We hope the entire family will join us this Labor Day weekend.”

The Chicas Poderosas Concert tickets start at $25, and are available now through Ticketmaster. For tickets and more information, visit peopleenespanol.com/festival.

In response to the audience’s demand and enthusiasm for the last year’s robust line-up of fan meet-and-greets and main stage presentations on topics ranging from Hollywood fashion to education and wellness, Festival PEOPLE en Espanol is expanding its daytime offerings—with a substantial increase in celebrity talent and twice as many performers. Each day from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center the Festival’s free daytime experience will feature engaging on-site activities for attendees, free give-aways, movie screenings, authentic San Antonio cuisine and more from the community’s favorite brands.

Argentine actor, model and entertainer Julian Gil, professional boxer Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, television legend Don Francisco and Dra. Ana Maria Polo of the popular TV show “Caso Cerrado” are among the international influencers and celebrities who will participate during the family-fun weekend. Other celebrities scheduled to appear throughout the weekend are actress-singer Maite Perroni, novela star Sara Maldonado, singers Priscila Angel and Jaci Velasquez, TV personalities Myrka Dellanos, Poncho de Anda and Alejandra Oraa, actor Eduardo Verastegui, singer-actors Mane de la Parra, Carlos Ponce and Gabriel Coronel, actress Genesis Rodriguez and comedienne Cristela Alonzo.

Sponsors of Festival PEOPLE en Espanol 2014 include Disney, ABC, Jeep, Coca-Cola, Strayer University, Center for Disease Control, AARP, HBO Latino, HEB, Azteca, the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau.

For the latest updates about Festival PEOPLE en Espanol, join the conversation:
http://www.peopleenespanol.com/
https://twitter.com/peopleenespanol
www.facebook.com/peopleenespanol
#festivalpeople

About Festival PEOPLE en Espanol:
PEOPLE en Espanol‘s annual Festival aims to entertain, inspire and unite Hispanic families around an unparalleled celebration of culture. Festival PEOPLE en Espanol has become one of the year’s most-anticipated celebrations of Hispanic culture featuring today’s hottest celebrities, expert panels and family-fun activities over Labor Day weekend.

About PEOPLE en Espanol:
PEOPLE en Espanol was launched in 1996 as a special issue, and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 11 times a year, PEOPLE en Espanol reaches an audience of 6.9 million every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends, and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE en Espanol delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today’s Hispanics in the U.S. The brand’s social media footprint includes over a 1,000,000 followers on Twitter and over2.6 million fans on Facebook. For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.PEOPLEEnEspanol.com.

About Time Inc.:
Time Inc. is one of the largest branded media companies in the world reaching more than 130 million Americans each month across multiple platforms. With influential brands such as TIME, PEOPLE, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, InStyle, REAL SIMPLE, Wallpaper, Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine, Time Inc. is home to celebrated events and franchises including the FORTUNE 500, TIME 100, PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED’S Sportsman of the Year, the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen and the ESSENCE Festival.

Contacts:
Festival PEOPLE en Espanol: Dana Baxter
212-522-1634, [email protected]

inHOUSE Public Relations: Lisa Andrade
210-389-9765, [email protected]

Honda Stage Launches Custom Concert Series with Live Nation® Debuting with Demi Lovato

July 21, 2014

American Honda Motor Co Demi Lovato — Honda Stage Launches Custom Concert Series with Live Nation® Debuting with Demi Lovato

Honda Stage Launches Custom Concert Series with Live Nation® Debuting with Demi Lovato

– Demi Lovato to perform World Tour Preview show on the Honda Stage in Los Angeles on July 21

– Honda and Live Nation collaborate to produce multiple free, large-scale, live concert events in iconic locations across the U.S.

– Exclusive Live Nation Honda Stage performances available at www.youtube.com/HondaStage

TORRANCE, California, July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda Stage and Live Nation will deliver three free live concert events in iconic locations across the U.S. to support the launch of new fun-to-drive Honda vehicles. The first Honda Stage Live Nation concert event in the series will feature multi-platinum selling recording artist, Demi Lovato, giving fans an exclusive preview of her World Tour with tracks from her latest album “Demi.” The first SOLD OUT! free concert will take place on July 21 at Harry Bridges Memorial Park at The Queen Mary in Los Angeles showcasing the all-new, just-launched 2015 Honda Fit. Honda Stage and Live Nation will unveil additional custom concert event artists and locations in the coming months.

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As part of the groundbreaking new Honda Stage music platform, the automaker is collaborating with Live Nation, the world’s leading concert promoter, to produce live events and deliver exclusive online music content to fans. The concerts will be free to attend to a limited number of fans registering at www.livenation.com/HondaStage. Exclusive footage from these custom performances and more will only be available via the Honda Stage YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/HondaStage.

“Together with Live Nation, Honda Stage will offer thousands of fans exclusive opportunities to enjoy these memorable live music events in some of the nation’s most remarkable settings plus exciting chances to win concert tickets. And there is always the ability to stream Honda Stage music content on their favorite device,” said Nick Lee, Honda National Advertising Manager, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Additionally, these live events present a unique opportunity for music fans and Honda fans to experience our latest products and in-car technologies in a youthful, energetic environment.”

The July 21 event featuring Demi Lovato’s World Tour Preview on the Honda Stage will begin at 6:00 p.m. Fans in attendance not only will have the opportunity to preview sounds from the highly anticipated World Tour, which begins on September 6 in Baltimore, but will have the opportunity to experience interactive activations from partners including Pandora, Spotify and Tumblr, take custom photo booth photos and check out the all-new 2015 Honda Fit in a variety of colors and models.

“We’re excited to bring custom Honda Stage events to fans in iconic locations across the U.S.,” said Russell Wallach, president, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. “Honda has shown a deep commitment to music, and we are ecstatic to help them reach millennials through these marquee events, starting with Demi Lovato at the Queen Mary.”

Honda Stage is a unique 360-degree, multi-platform music program designed to meet music fans where they are already searching for and consuming music. This new music platform brings together an unprecedented group of entertainment and technology leaders, including Live Nation, to produce and distribute some of the best original, high-quality, music content available under the new Honda Stage name, through dozens of live events and exclusive online content.

Honda and Music
Honda has a deep history in music programming and music marketing through the development of engaging programs and sponsorships aimed at reaching music fans through their love of music. The Honda Civic Tour was created in 2001, and since its inception, 3.5 million fans have attended Civic Tour concert events and the program has become one of the nation’s most compelling, successful music concert tour franchises. Concert goers have had the chance to experience their favorite bands up-close-and personal, including live and interactive performances by Maroon 5, Linkin Park, blink-182, The Black Eyed Peas, Paramore, Incubus, Fall Out Boy and many more. Each year, the Honda Civic Tour’s headlining artist customizes a Civic vehicle for one lucky tour fan to win.

In 2009, Honda began partnering with the biggest and brightest music festivals across the U.S., including Sasquatch, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Music Festival and The Governors Ball in New York. The automaker’s festival activations have included a Honda-sponsored stage with performances by some of the festivals’ best artists, opportunities to win VIP tickets and Honda vehicles, interactive onsite vehicle displays and more. This summer Honda’s music festival partnerships continue and will become part of the Honda Stage music program which began with The Governors Ball in New York June 6-8, and will debut at Music Midtown in Atlanta September 19-20 and return to Austin City Limits Music Festival the first two weekends in October.

For more information on the Honda Stage music program, including announcements of the latest Honda Stage videos, exclusive concert information, show schedules, news, sweepstakes and more, visit HondaStage.com.

Check back for more Honda Stage Press announcements throughout 2014 at http://honda.us/1kYuYVN

About Honda
Honda offers a complete lineup of cars and trucks through a network of more than 1,000 dealerships in the United States. In 2014, Honda celebrated its 20 millionth vehicle produced in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts. Honda currently operates 15 major manufacturing facilities in North America, producing a wide range of Honda automobiles, all-terrain vehicles, power equipment products, engines and transmissions.

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

(Español) Cambios en la dieta y estilo de vida podría prevenir el deterioro cognitivo

July 21, 2014

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Nestlé® Pure Life® Launches Loyalty Program And Shares Valuable Health Tips With Latina Mothers

July 21, 2014

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Nestlé® Pure Life® Launches Loyalty Program And Shares Valuable Health Tips With Latina Mothers

The incentive-driven Drink Better. Live Better.™ Rewards Program offers families great rewards for drinking more water and important tips on keeping kids healthy and hydrated.

STAMFORD, Conn., July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nestlé Pure Life recently launched the Spanish-language Drink Better. Live Better.™ Rewards Program. As part of the Nestlé^® Pure Life® brand’s ongoing efforts to encourage families to live healthier lives, the program serves as another way to encourage moms to share advice online about keeping kids hydrated while offering them the ability to earn reward points for certain purchases and social media sharing*. In addition, through the Nestlé Pure Life en Español’s Facebook page, Latina moms will receive expert advice on how to help their families lead a healthy lifestyle and the many benefits of drinking water.

During the Drink Better. Live Better.™ Rewards Program, consumers can collect rewards points by purchasing specially-marked case packages of Nestlé^® Pure Life^® and redeeming those points for great rewards, including Nestlé^® Pure Life® coupons, kids’ sports equipment, backpacks, gift cards, theme park tickets and more! Consumers can visit Drink Better. Live Better.™ Rewards Program to get started with 3 easy steps.

Moms are always seeking expert advice on how to take better care of their families, and for the second year in a row, the Nestlé^® Pure Life® brand is teaming up with leading Latina nutritionist, Sylvia Meléndez Klinger. Meléndez Klinger will share easy ways to encourage children to drink more water, and guidance on keeping kids hydrated in the summer, when returning to school and even on Halloween.

“I’m honored to once again partner with Nestlé^® Pure Life® in sharing information on why families should drink more water, and suggestions on how to increase water consumption among children,” said Sylvia Meléndez Klinger, registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist. “Latina moms, like myself, strive to help our families lead a healthy lifestyle. Drinking water helps keep kids hydrated, whether they’re playing outdoors throughout the summer, having lunch at school, on-the-go or at home during meal time.”

Consider these important tips on children and water consumption:

When a preschool child is thirsty, water is a good beverage choice. It provides the fluid a child’s body needs.ⁱ
Have water available when children are playing outdoors or doing other physical activity.ⁱⁱ
Choose water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages. This tip can also help with calorie intake management.ⁱⁱⁱ

More on Drink Better. Live Better.™ Rewards Program

The company continues its work in promoting online dialogue with moms, and working with some of the nation’s foremost Latina mom bloggers. This year, the team of online Ambassadors has expanded, and these influential social media voices will exchange their personal stories on how they keep their kids healthy, incorporate more water servings all day long and more.

“The Nestlé^® Pure Life® brand understands Latina moms want to provide their families with healthy nutrition, including water consumption, and our new ‘Drink Better. Live Better.™ Program‘ rewards them for doing just that,” said Kristin Anton, Nestlé^® Pure Life®. “In offering exciting rewards, advice from other like-minded moms and tips from a top nutrition professional, living a healthy lifestyle is now more rewarding than ever.”

Some of the ways to collect rewards points include:

Enter codes found inside specially-marked Nestlé^® Pure Life^®Multi-packs.
Invite friends to sign-up for the program through a shared link. Every time they enter codes from inside specially-marked Nestlé^® Pure Life^®Multi-packs, you get the same number of points as they do.
Watch Water Wizard videos on the website.
Reward points can be earned through September 30, 2014. Certain limits and maximums apply.

How to redeem points for rewards:

Check out the rewards catalog found on Drink Better. Live Better. ™ Rewards Program website. Click “Redeem” to redeem your points for rewards. Rewards available while supplies last.
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CenturyLink’s bilingual call center celebrates 30 years of service

July 21, 2014

CenturyLink’s bilingual call center celebrates 30 years of service

PHOENIX, July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thirty years ago, five CenturyLink Phoenix employees recognized the need to provide in-language customer service to their Spanish-speaking customer base. With the support of the company, they formed the first bilingual telecommunications call center in the United States. Today, “El Centro de CenturyLink” continues the mission of its founders by providing daily, exceptional, in-language customer service to thousands of Spanish-speaking customers across the U.S.

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On July 21, El Centro will celebrate its 30th anniversary as the longest tenured bilingual call center in the industry. It will mark this milestone with a luncheon at the El Centro headquarters in Phoenix, which will include remarks from local dignitaries and CenturyLink corporate leaders.

“On behalf of CenturyLink, I would like to congratulate our bilingual call center employees for 30 years of service to the Hispanic community,” said Linda Olsen, vice president, consumer and small business sales/service for CenturyLink. “Years ago, we understood the importance of serving the growing Hispanic market, and today, we continue evolve to meet the needs of our bilingual customers through our services we provide, our bilingual call center, as well as continuing our philanthropic efforts.”

Key El Centro Facts

El Centro de CenturyLink was founded in 1984 by one supervisor and four service representatives.
El Centro de CenturyLink remains based in Phoenix, and has more than 150 bilingual employees serving the company’s residential Spanish-speaking customer base through marketing, sales and customer service.
El Centro representatives are committed to serving the needs of their local communities. Throughout the year, the team volunteers at different events, and also collect school supplies, canned food, clothing and monetary donations to support local children and families in need. In addition, El Centro representatives provide holiday gifts to elementary school students as part of their “Adopt-a-School” holiday initiative.
CenturyLink has been recognized nationally for maintaining diversity in its workforce and attracting talented Hispanic employees. Also, CenturyLink supports cultural organizations, including Hispanic Chambers of Commerce, Hispanic job fairs, Fiestas Patrias and Cinco de Mayo celebrations. In addition, the company supports Latino Heritage celebrations and local nonprofits such as the Cesar Chavez Foundation, Valle Del Sol and Chicanos Por La Causa.

“We at CenturyLink are extremely proud of this milestone and want to express our gratitude to everyone who has contributed to making El Centro what it is today,” said Ken McMahon, CenturyLink’s vice president and general manager for the Phoenix market. “Thirty years later, El Centro remains at the forefront of bilingual customer service call centers, and we continue to focus on serving our customers across the country.”

About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States and is recognized as a leader in the network services market by technology industry analyst firms. The company is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprise customers. CenturyLink provides data, voice and managed services in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber optic network and multiple data centers for businesses and consumers. The company also offers advanced entertainment services under the CenturyLink® Prism™ TV and DIRECTV brands. Headquartered in Monroe, La., CenturyLink is an S&P 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America’s largest corporations. For more information, visit www.centurylink.com.

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