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Bud Light Combines Soccer And Education To Celebrate The 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™

June 17, 2014

1092283 - Photo 1 — Los Angeles, June 17, 2014 –The Fútbol Kings helped Bud Light announce the donation of a university scholarship to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund for each goal scored during the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, up to $250,000.

ST. LOUIS, June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Bud Light is donating a university scholarship to the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF,) the nation’s largest not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education, for each goal scored during the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ up to $250,000. The company will also celebrate soccer passions in the United States with a spectacular FIFA World Cup™ viewing party infused with all the energy and enthusiasm of Brazil during Carnival. Budweiser remains the official beer of the FIFA World Cup™, but this marks the first time that Bud Light has been named an official partner of the global soccer tournament.

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The donation is the latest example of Anheuser-Busch’s longtime support of the Hispanic community. The company began supporting HSF in 1982 and has awarded more than $25 million – and 20,000 scholarships – to date.

“This year’s scholarship application cycle was more competitive than ever. The winners represent the best and the brightest from an amazing pool of talent,” said Fidel A. Vargas, President & CEO, Hispanic Scholarship Fund. “With Anheuser-Busch as a hands-on partner, we can look forward to increasing the number of scholarships we are able to offer qualified applicants, and the number of related services we provide to college-bound Latino students and their families.”

As part of Bud Light’s #UpForWhatever marketing efforts, a fully integrated Spanish-language campaign has been developed around Bud Light’s sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup™. The campaign will include TV, print, outdoor, interactive and point-of-sale elements. A national sweepstakes will give consumers the opportunity to attend a World Cup Finals Bud Light VIP Party in Las Vegas. To enter, U.S. consumers 21 years of age and older can text the word “BudLight” to 23377.

“Integrating our sponsorship with education is at the core of our company values – it’s a winning recipe for Latinos that aspire to hold a university degree,” said Miguel Nigrinis, Sr. Brand Manager for Bud Light. “Soccer fans also have an opportunity to be winners through a unique sweepstakes program that brings them closer to the action and their favorite team.”

Anheuser-Busch has been a FIFA World Cup partner since 1986. The 2014 FIFA World Cup™ is the company’s eighth consecutive tournament as a major event sponsor, underscoring the brand’s commitment to soccer. Budweiser also is an official sponsor of Major League Soccer and the U.S. Men’s National Team, while Bud Light serves as the official beer sponsor of the Mexican National Team.

For more information, visit Bud Light on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BudLight

Bud Light® / FIFA™ World Cup Sweepstakes. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21+. Ends 6/28/14. Multiple entry periods. To enter, text “BUDLIGHT” to shortcode 23377; or, visit www.budlight.com/Brazil2014. See Official Rules at www.budlight.com/Brazil2014 for entry deadlines, prizes and details. Text and message rates may apply. Void where prohibited.

About Bud Light

Introduced in 1982, Bud Light is a premium light lager with a superior drinkability that has made it the best-selling and most popular beer in the United States. Bud Light is brewed using a blend of premium aroma hop varieties, both American-grown and imported, and a combination of barley malts and rice. The light-bodied beer features a fresh, clean and subtle hop aroma, delicate malt sweetness and a crisp finish that delivers the ultimate refreshment. For more information, visit www.BudLight.com.

About the Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to Latino students, as well as related support services. HSF seeks to give students all the tools they need to apply to college, do well in their course work, graduate, enter a profession, excel, help lead our nation going forward, and mentor the generations to come. As the nation’s largest not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education, the Fund has awarded over $430 million in scholarships and provides a range of ancillary programs for students, HSF Scholars, and their families. HSF further strives to make college education a top priority for every Latino family across the nation, mobilizing our community to proactively advance that goal – each individual, over a lifetime, in every way he/she can. For more information about the Hispanic Scholarship Fund please visit: HSF.net

Media Contact:

Nick Kelly, Anheuser-Busch

(314) 765-4580

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Michael Delgado, Bud Light Latino

(661) 505-5545

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World’s #1 DJ, Hardwell, Announces North American Dates For ‘I Am Hardwell’ Tour

June 17, 2014

LOS ANGELES, June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The internationally influential electronic music producer and DJ Hardwell took over Times Square in New York City today via multiple massive video screens to announce the North American dates for his I Am Hardwell World Tour. Named the world’s #1 DJ by the respected DJ Mag earlier this year, Hardwell will bring his electric live show to several cities across the U.S. and Canada including New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Miami and Chicago. A full list of tour dates is below. The I Am Hardwell World Tour is produced by ALDA Events and promoted exclusively by Live Nation in North America. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 27 in the U.S. and on Friday, July 4 in Canada. Rising star from the Netherlands, Dannic, will be joining the tour as a special guest. Tickets can be purchased through the Live Nation mobile app and at www.livenation.com.

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Hardwell fans who sign up at www.djhardwell.com/hwts will have first access to pre-sale tickets starting on Thursday, June 19 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Check www.djhardwell.com/hwts for further details. Citi® card members in the U.S. only will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Monday, June 23 at 10:00 a.m. local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com. American Express® Card Members in Canada only can purchase tickets before the general public beginning July 2 at 10:00 am local time. MTV Clubland Presents will also have a pre-sale for fans in the U.S. See below for further details.

I Am Hardwell World Tour – North American Dates
All dates, cities and venues below subject to change.
Additional dates to be announced.

Oct. 31	Chicago, IL	UIC Pavilion
Nov. 7	San Francisco, CA	Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Nov. 8	Los Angeles, CA	The Forum
Nov. 10	Vancouver, BC	Pacific Coliseum
Nov. 13	Miami, FL	Klipsch Amphitheatre at Bayfront
Nov. 15	New York, NY	Madison Square Garden

MTV Clubland Presents will team up with Hardwell for his North American tour as the official media sponsor, delivering fans exclusive access to the artist via MTV Clubland fan ticket pre-sale, exclusive behind the scenes tour content, an MTV Clubland Hardwell-hosted episode, and more. MTV Clubland Ultimate Fan Experience will also give one super fan the chance to get up close and personal with Hardwell. The winner and their guest will not only meet Hardwell but also have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hang out him in New York City when his tour wraps up at Madison Square Garden. His biggest fans know that Hardwell is a hardcore gamer and what better way to spend time with one of the world’s biggest music talents than to have that ultimate video gaming battle with him before the show. The winners will receive 2 tickets to the Madison Square Garden show on Nov. 15, 2 meet & greet passes at the show, a one hour video game battle session with Hardwell, 2 roundtrip tickets to New York City, a 2-night hotel stay and a $150 gift card. To enter, fans should visit: Hardwell.MTV.com beginning July 21 to find out more and how to enter! MTV Clubland is MTV’s weekly music series dedicated to EDM music, artists and culture.

In April 2013 Robbert van de Corput, also known as Hardwell, launched his most ambitious project to date when he unveiled his I Am Hardwell World Tour concept at Amsterdam’s Heineken Music Hall to a capacity crowd. A spectacle of unprecedented musical vision and production detail, the entire show was broadcast live to hundreds of thousands of fans around the world. After the successful kick off of his I Am Hardwell World Tour in Amsterdam last April, Hardwell has sold-out shows in 19 countries around the world including dates in Singapore, Guatemala, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Mumbai, Lisbon and London, and is now poised to take over North America. Hardwell‘s new single ‘Arcadia’ with Joey Dale feat Luciana will be released worldwide on July 7 on Beatport.com and will be the first single taken from his new artist album which is scheduled for late 2014. Arcadia will be also featured on his new mix-album Revealed Vol. 5 which will be released June 20 on iTunes.

Dannic, the highly prodigious DJ and producer from the Netherlands, has already achieved a great deal since exploding onto the scene. Having now debuted for the first time at #74 in this year’s Top 100 DJ Mag poll, he is starting to harness the recognition he deserves. Dannic drew the attention of the spotlight early in his career thanks to a series of amazing mash-ups. He has since gone on to demonstrate a natural understanding of audio arrangement and structure, alongside possessing an impressive prowess as a peak-time performer, whose technical ability leaves club and festival audiences wowed each and every week. With his music remaining a staple in the sets of Tiesto, Avicii, Hardwell, Nicky Romero and Bingo Players, Dannic’s positions amongst his peers continues to soar.

For more information about the I Am Hardwell World Tour, visit:

www.iamhardwell.com

www.djhardwell.com

www.facebook.com/djhardwell

www.twitter.com/HARDWELL

Hardwell.MTV.com

www.youtube.com/robberthardwell

www.soundcloud.com/hardwell

For more information about Dannic, visit:

www.djdannic.com

www.facebook.com/djdannic

www.twitter.com/djdannic

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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CentralNic Group plc Acquires the Caribbean’s largest registrar, Internet.BS

June 17, 2014

LONDON, June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — CentralNic plc, (AIM: CNIC), the Registry Service Provider powering the sale of domain names through online retailers globally, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the business and certain of the assets of Internet.BS Corp (“Internet.BS”), registered in The Bahamas – the leading retailer of domain names in the Caribbean and one of the world’s top thirty domain name retailers (or “registrars”).

CentralNic listed on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange in September 2013 announcing its mission to enter markets in the Caribbean and Africa, both supporting local Country Code (“ccTLD”) operators with a world class registry solution, and ensuring that those Country Codes were made available to local populations through modern retail interfaces tailor-made for domestic markets across the two regions.

“The acquisition of Internet.BS’s business shows how serious we are about the Caribbean region,” said CentralNic CEO Ben Crawford. “Together with our existing registrar technology that powers retailers like buydomains.london and www.la, we now have a powerful multidomain registrar in the Group with Internet.BS, which already serves customers in eight languages and multiple currencies, and which we can deploy to enable individuals and businesses in the Caribbean and Africa to get online.”

The news follows last year’s announcement that CentralNic has partnered with the respected Africa.com, to support its development of a pan-African domain registrar. CentralNic’s Registry Service Provider division is supporting such quality new generic TLDs as .website, .college, .press, .host,. .wiki, .bar; DotBrand TLDs such as .etisalat and .theguardian, as well as the country codes .pw and .la.

For further information:
Mohammed Al-Ammouri (ccTLD Relations) +971 507 611 894
Ben Crawford (CEO)
+44 (0) 203 388 0600

SOURCE CentralNic plc

Successful Results for Letter Carriers’ 2014 Annual Food Drive

June 17, 2014

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The annual food drive of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) collected almost 73 million pounds of food to help restock food banks, pantries and shelters around the country – an impressive result made all the more necessary by the slow-paced economy recovery and recent natural disasters.

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The effort on Saturday, May 10, gathered 72.5 million pounds of food – the 11th consecutive year the NALC drive has surpassed 70 million pounds of food collected. Several local NALC branches still are compiling their figures.

This year’s results bring the total to more than 1.3 billion pounds since the national drive began in 1992.

“This demonstrates the value of the unique postal network, which goes to 151 million addresses six days a week,” NALC President Fredric Rolando said. “It also shows the strong connection between letter carriers and the communities they serve – a bond that serves the nation well.”

The nation’s largest single-day food drive, the NALC effort is held annually on the second Saturday in May in 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. From major metropolitan areas to small rural towns, residents put out non-perishable food donations on that day, which letter carriers collect as they deliver mail along their postal routes.

“Letter carriers see first-hand the needs in the communities where we work, and we’re honored to be able to help people in need by leading an effort that brings out the best in so many Americans,” President Rolando said.

Hunger affects about 49 million people around the country, including millions of children and senior citizens. Pantry shelves filled up through winter-holiday generosity often are bare by late spring. And, with most school meal programs suspended during summer months, millions of children must find alternate sources of nutrition.

“The Postal Service’s universal network makes it possible for us to provide this critically needed assistance,” NALC food drive coordinator Pam Donato said. “So, too, do the many groups who help.”

Carriers brought the food to local food banks, pantries or shelters, including many affiliated with Feeding America, which was a national partner in the drive, as were United Way, AARP Drive to End Hunger, Publix, Campbell Soup Co., the U.S. Postal Service, National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, the AFL-CIO, Valpak, Valassis and Uncle Bob’s Self Storage.

Among the many local volunteer groups that helped the nation’s 175,000 letter carriers were the Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, National Guard units, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Boy/Girl Scouts, various student groups, local Rotary Clubs, local and state AARP groups and local United Way volunteers.

Photos for this year’s food drive are available at the Flickr photo album: https://flic.kr/s/aHsjXtvEXq

The 280,000-member NALC represents letter carriers across the country employed by the U.S. Postal Service, along with retired letter carriers. Founded by Civil War veterans in 1889, the NALC is among the country’s oldest labor unions.

SOURCE National Association of Letter Carriers

Con Ed Utility Shutoff Warnings to Customers Hits Record High – More Than in Great Recession

June 17, 2014

NEW YORK, June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nearly 1 million Consolidated Edison customers have faced the threat of having their home energy shut off this year while dealing with some of the nation's highest bills, a new analysis out today from AARP and New York's Public Utility Law Project (PULP) finds. That's more New York City residents at risk of having their power turned off than at even the height of the Great Recession, the analysis shows. Con Ed customers pay more than twice the national average for their electric rates.

In 2005, 722,635 Con Ed customers received shut off notices from January through April, and in 2009
that number soared to 840,886. But during the first four months of this year, on the heels of soaring home energy costs, 937,973 NYC residents have received "final termination notices." Across the State, the data tells a similar story: New Yorkers are struggling, and falling behind in their utility bills by a whopping $740 million – the highest in at least the last decade.

Legislation to create a utility watchdog in the form of an independent utility consumer advocate office, which would help consumers get a better deal when utility companies push for higher rates, is being stonewalled in Albany in the State Senate – as the industry flexes its muscle to kill the AARP-backed bill (S4550B).

"New York has a golden rule when
it comes to the utility game: those that have the gold make the rules. Residential consumers get left out of the equation and suffer vastly as a consequence," said Beth Finkel, State Director for AARP in New York State. "We need to change the game in New York to give residential consumers a fair shake, but the industry is doing everything it can to make sure that doesn't happen. Legislation to give consumers a fighting chance has passed the Assembly but is having real problems in the Senate at the hands of Senate Co-Leader Dean Skelos and his conference."

The legislation passed the New York State Assembly last month by a wide margin with a bi-partisan vote and is now being held-up in the Senate Conference led by Senator Dean Skelos; however, the bill is strongly supported by Skelos's Senate majority coalition governing partner, Senator Jeff Klein, and his
conference.

A recent AARP survey shows that from Buffalo to Syracuse, Plattsburgh to Poughkeepsie and Manhattan to Montauk, most New Yorkers 50 and older rate the strain of paying their heating bills this past winter as greater than that of paying their mortgages, rent or property taxes.

A 2013 AARP survey of Hispanic voters in New York City age 50 and over found that 73 percent of them are worried about their ability to pay their utility bills, with 31 percent saying that they are extremely concerned.

"Many customers are on payment plans, paying off prior arrears from bills they could not afford," said Gerald Norlander, Executive Director of PULP. "When new bills jump due to the volatile prices favored by the (utility-regulating) Public
Service Commission, customers fall behind again and miss the due date for their current bill, plus the installment payment on old arrears. The utility is then allowed to demand all past due amounts, demand late fees, and shut service off as a collection measure. This creates impossible situations, hardships and often hazardous conditions when less safe forms of energy are used. More can and should be done by utilities to make bills more stable and affordable to low-income customers and to minimize service interruption for bill collection purposes."

New Yorkers pay the highest average residential electric rates in the continental United States, nearly twice the national average according to the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Con Ed customers pay more than twice the national average. New York is one of only a handful of states, and by far the
largest, without an independent advocate for its utility consumers. AARP says that's no coincidence.

Neighboring Connecticut's independent utility consumer advocate reported saving ratepayers $730 million in 2012 at a cost of $3 million – a 243-1 return on investment. California's advocate reported a 153-1 return. Across the United States, utility consumer advocates save Americans billions of dollars a year. AARP says New York should get on board.

SOURCE AARP New York

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June 17, 2014

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Aeromexico announces an increased number of flights for this summer season

June 17, 2014

MEXICO CITY, June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, announced an increase in the number of flights it offers between Mexico City and major destinations such as Acapulco, Cancun, Huatulco, Los Cabos, Merida, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta and Zihuatanejo in Mexico and Miami, Orlando and San Antonio in the United States, for this summer season.

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The airline will, therefore, add over 100 flights a week to its connectivity network, with more than 3,000 seats per week for the domestic market and over 2,000 additional seats for the international market.

Cancun is one of the busiest tourist cities in Mexico, so Aeromexico will add an average of four daily flights from Mexico City and six weekly flights from Monterrey to enhance its daily flight services.

Moreover, Aeromexico recently also reported an increase of its offer on international routes such as London, Madrid, Shanghai, Tokyo and Rio de Janeiro, reaffirming its commitment to create greater connectivity for Mexico.

About Grupo Aeromexico Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V., is a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in commercial aviation, in Mexico, and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline operates more than 600 daily flights and has its main hub in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its destinations network spans to 79 cities on three continents, including 44 destinations in Mexico, 16 in the United States, 13 in Latin America, three in Europe, two in Asia and one in Canada.

The Group’s fleet of more than 115 aircraft is comprised of Boeing 787, 777, 767 and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 145, 170, 175 and 190 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 MAX 737 jet airliners and ten 787-9 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 178 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 564 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel options through its code share partners Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, LAN, TACA and TAM with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Peru. www.aeromexico.com and www.skyteam.com

SOURCE Aeromexico

Vme Entrevista Presents Nobel Peace Prize Recipient, Lech Walesa

June 17, 2014

MIAMI, June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Vme TV, the first and only Spanish-language public television network in the United States, brings viewers a special program, “Vme Entrevista: Lech Walesa,” sharing the innermost thoughts of Lech Walesa, a well-respected world leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. Renowned journalist, Alonso Castillo invites audiences to meet the human rights activist who cofounded the Soviet bloc’s first independent trade union and served as the president of Poland from 1990-1995. “Vme Entrevista: Lech Walesa” will air on June 20, 2014 at 9 p.m. E/P.

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During this exclusive interview, the Polish leader discusses the flaws of communism and the three elements that comprise a democracy: laws, people exercising the right to vote and the influx of money in a country. Walesa also describes what qualities make a person a leader and relevant current events such as democracy in Iraq and technology as a means to achieve peace.

“Introducing Vme TV viewers to thought leaders and game-changers like Lech Walesa fulfills our network’s mission of providing perspective about current events and world-related topics that impact our Latino community,” said Ralph Parkman, Vme TV’s vice-president of marketing. “It is important for us to tell the stories of those who have molded history first-hand, creating opportunities and pushing for equality in nations around the world.”

Walesa gained popularity for his interest in the concerns of workers from his nation after being fired from his position as a marine electrician in a shipyard. As a key participant in protests for independent labor unions, his activism for human rights and better living conditions for workers earned him respect, a presidency and a Nobel Peace Prize in 1983.

“Vme Entrevista: Lech Walesa” forms part of a year-long series of interviews with influential leaders who are shaping today’s world. Other notable personalities featured in this series include award-winning actress, Rita Moreno and the former director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), John Morton.

Available in 43 markets and reaching more than 70 million households in the United States, Vme TV is available through Comcast, DIRECTV, DISH Network and AT&T U-verse among other local cable companies. To find your local channel or to learn more about Vme TV, visit www.vmetv.com or follow us on social media via www.facebook.com/vmetv or www.twitter.com/vmetv.

ABOUT VME TELEVISION
Vme TV (pronounced veh-meh), is the first national Spanish-language television network in association with public television stations. Reaching more than 70 million households in the United States, Vme TV is broadcast in 43 markets by PBS stations and is available on DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse, as well as major cable companies including Comcast. The 24-hour digital broadcast service is dedicated to entertain, educate and inspire families in Spanish with a contemporary mix of original productions, exclusive premieres, acquisitions, and popular public television programs specially adapted for Hispanics. To find your local channel or to learn more about Vme TV, visit www.vmetv.com (http://www.vmetv.com/mediakit) or follow us on social media via www.facebook.com/vmetv or www.twitter.com/vmetv.

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Gott Entertainment Interview With Dr. Brian Dugoni, Orthodontist at Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics

June 17, 2014

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In an
interview with Gott Entertainment, Dr. Brian Dugoni said that dental braces are
one of many ways to treat crooked teeth or bite alignment issues. Your regular
dentist will refer you to an orthodontist for an evaluation if he or she thinks
you might need orthodontic treatment. If braces are the right solution for you,
there are many types to choose from.

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Traditional Metal Braces

Traditional metal is still the most commonly used type of braces. These
braces are made of stainless steel brackets and wires and are generally the
least expensive choice for patients.

While metal braces are the most noticeable type of braces, modern versions
are much smaller than you might remember. The idea of a “metal mouth” better
describes earlier versions of orthodontics and no longer applies to today’s
smaller brackets and wires. Kids and teens also enjoy the colored bands that can
be put on the brackets, which lets them pick a color that fits their
personality.

Clear Braces

Clear braces became popular in the early 1980s as a cosmetic alternative to
metal. The brackets are made of tooth colored ceramic or plastic so that they
are less noticeable, but in all other ways they function similarly to
traditional metal braces. Tooth colored or metal wires may be used in
combination with the clear brackets depending on the patient and the
orthodontist.

Clear braces are generally more expensive than metal braces, and can stain
easily if the patient doesn’t properly care for them. But many people enjoy them
for their aesthetic qualities that make having traditional braces less
noticeable.

Lingual Braces

These special braces are placed on the back of the teeth instead of on the
front. They were invented in the 1970s and were historically unpopular in the
United States. But in recent years these braces have become more available to
patients as technology has improved the way they feel.

While these braces are completely invisible from the outside, they can be
difficult to clean and can be uncomfortable for patients. Adjustments are
generally more challenging and take longer than with traditional braces, and
they are not suitable for treating severe cases.

Clear Aligners

Clear aligners became available to the public in 2000. It is a modern
alternative to traditional bracket and wire braces treatment that is available
for some patients, depending on the severity of their issues.

The clear aligner system consists of a series of custom, removable trays that
are changed every few weeks to slowly move the teeth into a proper position. The
trays are made of clear plastic and conform exactly to the teeth based on molds
of the patient’s mouth.

Adults and teens enjoy the almost invisibility of clear aligners as well as
their ability to remove the trays for eating. However the overall treatment
process can take longer than with traditional braces and this form of braces is
not available for children. In addition, clear aligners are generally only
appropriate for milder cases. More severe cases will require treatment with
traditional types of metal or clear braces.

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics is a practice that believes patient
satisfaction is its number one priority. Its mission is to provide a
comprehensive dental experience for all ages in a fun and comforting
environment. They provide a full range of services for adults including
Orthodontics. Dr. Dugoni of Rodeo Dental specializes in Orthodontic procedures
and continues to provide patients with new and improved techniques as they
become available. For more information about Orthodontics or any of the
specialties offered at their locations visit them at http://www.rodeodentaltexas.com/ to find a location nearest
you.

GOTT Entertainment is a full service production, marketing & PR company.

GOTT Entertainment coordinates business plans to help increase various areas
of commerce. GOTT Entertainment utilizes own abilities to produce “Top-Notch”
video, audio and print materials. This includes television and radio
commercials. Plus production of outdoor billboard, print ads, online content and
more. We at GOTT Entertainment have full capabilities of placing & buying
the mentioned mediums and have great buying power throughout the US.

Through the many years of experience and current network of relationships,
GOTT Entertainment is very well connected. Not only in the Television and Sports
Radio fields, but Motion Picture and Music Industries as well.

SOURCE Gott Entertainment

Chile, Wine Industry Leader, Bets For The American Market As A Key Component Of Its 2014 Commercial Strategy

June 17, 2014

MIAMI, June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Chile has established itself as one of the most important wine providers of the New World*, according to The International Organization of Vine and Wine. The organization named Chile as the fourth country with the highest levels of exports and sixth in production worldwide. With this fact, the wine industry of the South American country has set goals and expectations to become the number one, and most influential, wine producer of the New World, reaching a total export value of $3 billion by 2020.

To fulfill this goal, private and public sectors of Chile work together in the promotion of their products and services through strategies like the Chilean Wine Tour, an international event that showcases Chilean wine to key markets like Russia, Poland, USA, and Japan, among others. The tour will make its next stop in the US, and Miami will host the event, gathering wine industry experts, sommeliers and restaurateurs on the 24^th of June at the Conrad Hotel in Brickell.

Chile’s main purpose is to promote the image and recognition of its wine in the American market and to strengthen the relationship between importers and exporters. The event, which will host approximately 15 Chilean wineries, will present a seminar called “Chile, Land of Diversity,” lead by oenologist and winemaker Santiago Margozzini and recognized local sommelier Fred Dexheimer.

In 2013, Chile exported $287 million of its wine to the US and a grand total of $1.8 billion to the world. This amount places the country as Chile’s most important market for wine exports.

“Our wine has become one of our top international ambassadors, and America is our most valuable market due to its high purchasing power,” said Sacha Garafulic, new Trade Commissioner of ProChile in Miami. “American consumers have many options available, but our goal is to be their go-to choice.”

Chile, according to the OIV, represents 8% of worldwide exports of wine. Its quality has been recognized as one of the best in the industry in several international award ceremonies like Decanter Worldwide Wine Awards, known as the “Oscars” of the wine industry. In 2012, Chile swept the competition wining five Decanter awards at the tasting table, six golden medals and several silver and bronze.

The Importance of the American Market

Wine consumption is on the rise in the United States. In 2013, exports of bottled wine increased by 1.96%. This amount is significant, because United States is the second largest wine consumer in the world after France. It’s estimated that 16% of occasional wine drinkers opt for Chilean wine once a month. The State of Florida is the third largest consumer of imported wine in the country.

Garafulic recognizes the importance of educating the American consumer through activities like the Chilean Wine Tour and of creating strategic alliances to position Chilean wine as the best vis-à-vis the other wine producing countries of the New World.

The Chilean Wine Tour will continue its route through Mexico, Peru, Holland, Costa Rica and Colombia.

About ProChile

ProChile is the institution of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile in charge of promoting exports of products and services. ProChile has a network of over 50 offices worldwide and 15 Export Centers in Chile which have experience and tools to help boost the export sector and position Chile’s attributes in international markets. ProChile also provides first class information and various tools to implement best practices in international business to local exporters and importers. In the United States, ProChile has representatives strategically located in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York and Washington DC. Follow ProChile on Twitter @ProChile_US

CONTACT:
Newlink Public Relations for ProChile
Amy Sedeno: +1-305-532-7950 EXT 286 / [email protected]

SOURCE Newlink Public Relations for ProChile

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