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NFL Kicks Off 100th Season

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NFL Kicks Off 100th Season
To help celebrate the NFL’s 100th season, each week will feature an NFL100 Game of the Week. Each game will be a nod to a momentous game played, a fierce rivalry that spans decades, a matchup of original teams and/or a game in which history was made . The NFL has designated the Packers-Bears contest as the NFL100 GAME OF THE WEEK for Week 1. In arguably the league’s richest all-time rivalry, the Packers and Bears will meet for the 199th time, including the postseason, in a series that spans all 10 NFL decades. The franchises first met Nov. 27, 1921, when the eventual NFL champion Chicago Staleys shut out the Packers, 20-0, but Green Bay leads the series, 97-95-6. Combined, the two organizations have accounted for 22 world championships,13 for Green Bay, nine for Chicago (No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, all-time). The two teams have also combined to put 53 individuals in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 28 from the Bears (No. 1 all-time) and 25 from the Packers (No. 2 all-time), with respect to those who spent the majority of their careers with a club.Welcome to 2019. Expect new teams to earn playoff berths, a few consistent players and clubs to excel again, records to fall and young players to forge ahead as they introduce themselves to our collective excitement. It’s a familiar script, a story that has fueled the league’s popularity for 99 years. The blanks will be filled in come February.What is known this week is that every team holds fast to a dream: Super Bowl LIV in Miami. And with history as an indication, every team has a legitimate shot.

THE FIELD IS OPEN: In 2018, two teams – the HOUSTON TEXANS (AFC South) and CHICAGO BEARS(NFC North) – won their divisions after finishing in last place the year before. In 15 of the past 16 seasons, at least one team finished in first place in its division the season after finishing in last or tied for last place.

Since the NFL expanded to 32 teams in 2002, two clubs have gone “worst to first” en route to a Super Bowl victory – the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles and the 2009 New Orleans Saints.

Since the NFL adopted the 12-team playoff format in 1990, at least four teams every season have qualified for the playoffs after failing to make the postseason the year before. Seven teams that missed the postseason in 2017 – Baltimore (10-6), Chicago (12-4), Dallas (10-6), Houston (11-5), Indianapolis (10-6), the Los Angeles Chargers (12-4) and Seattle (10-6) – earned a playoff berth in 2018.

MOST-EVER SUPER BOWL WINS: The NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS won their sixth Lombardi Trophy last year and begin their quest to break a tie with their Kickoff Weekend opponent, the PITTSBURGH STEELERS, for the most-ever Super Bowl victories. The AFC stalwarts clash to open Sunday Night Football (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC). By winning another title this season, New England would also join Pittsburgh as the only teams to win consecutive Super Bowls on two occasions.

RECORDS WITHIN REACH: New Orleans quarterback DREW BREES (520) needs 20 touchdown passes and New England quarterback TOM BRADY (517) needs 23 to surpass PEYTON MANNING (539) for the most all-time. Brees (34) also needs two games of four-or-more touchdown passes to eclipse Manning (35) for the most four-touchdown games in NFL annals. And, Brees (9,783) needs 387 pass attempts to leap Pro Football Hall of Famer BRETT FAVRE (10,169) for most on the all-time list. Brady will play his 20th season with the Patriots, tying two Pro Football Hall of Famers, Washington’s DARRELL GREEN and the Rams’ JACKIE SLATER, for the second-most seasons with one franchise in NFL history. Detroit’s JASON HANSON (21) owns the league record. Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle AARON DONALD can become the first player in league history to earn three consecutive AP Defensive Player of the Year honors. With a third overall, Donald would tie J.J. WATT (2012, 2014-15) and Pro Football Hall of Famer LAWRENCE TAYLOR (1981-82, 1986) for most all-time. Buffalo Bills running back FRANK GORE (14,748) needs 522 rushing yards to surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer BARRY SANDERS (15,269) for third on the all-time list. Gore (18,544) also needs 611 yards from scrimmage to surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer MARSHALL FAULK (19,154) for fourth on the all-time list. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver LARRY FITZGERALD (1,303) needs 23 receptions to surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer TONY GONZALEZ (1,325) for second on the NFL’s all-time list. Pro Football Hall of Famer JERRY RICE (1,549) holds the career record. Fitzgerald (9) also needs 1,000 receiving yards to tie Pro Football Hall of Famer RANDY MOSS (10) for second on the NFL’s all-time list of most 1,000-yard seasons. Rice (14) holds the career record.

SUCCESS WITH FIRST-YEAR LEADERS: Seven teams enter this season with a new head coach, KLIFF KINGSBURY in Arizona, ZAC TAYLOR in Cincinnati, FREDDIE KITCHENS in Cleveland, VIC FANGIO in Denver, MATT LaFLEUR in Green Bay, BRIAN FLORES in Miami, ADAM GASE with the New York Jets and BRUCE ARIANS in Tampa Bay. Four rookie head coaches have led their teams to the playoffs over the last two seasons: MATT NAGY (Chicago) and FRANK REICH (Indianapolis) in 2018, and SEAN McVAY (Los Angeles Rams) and SEAN McDERMOTT (Buffalo) in 2017. Kingsbury, Kitchens, Fangio, LaFleur and Flores are all first-time head coaches in 2019.

FAMILIAR FACES IN NEW PLACES: Several notable players were on the move during the offseason and preseason, including quarterbacks JOE FLACCO (Denver) and NICK FOLES (Jacksonville); running backs LE’VEON BELL (New York Jets), MARK INGRAM (Baltimore), FRANK GORE (Buffalo) and LESEAN McCOY(Kansas City); wide receivers ODELL BECKHAM JR. (Cleveland), ANTONIO BROWN (Oakland) and DeSEAN JACKSON (Philadelphia) and KENNY STILLS (Houston); tight end JARED COOK (New Orleans); tackles TRENT BROWN (Oakland) and LAREMY TUNSIL (Houston); guard RODGER SAFFOLD(Tennessee); center MITCH MORSE (Buffalo); defensive ends EZEKIEL ANSAH (Seattle), FRANK CLARK(Kansas City), JADEVEON CLOWNEY (Seattle), TREY FLOWERS (Detroit) and CAMERON WAKE(Tennessee); defensive tackles MALIK JACKSON (Philadelphia) and GERALD McCOY (Carolina); linebackers KIKO ALONSO (New Orleans), DEE FORD (San Francisco), CLAY MATTHEWS (Los Angeles Rams), C.J. MOSLEY (New York Jets) and TERRELL SUGGS (Arizona); cornerbacks ROBERT ALFORD (Arizona), BRADLEY ROBY (Houston) and STEVEN NELSON (Pittsburgh); and safeties LANDON COLLINS(Washington); TYRANN MATHIEU (Kansas City), EARL THOMAS (Baltimore) and ERIC WEDDLE (Los Angeles Rams).YOUNG STARS TAKE THE STAGE: Last season, seven rookies – New York Giants running back SAQUON BARKLEY, Seattle punter MICHAEL DICKSON, Los Angeles Chargers safety DERWIN JAMES, Denver running back PHILLIP LINDSAY, Indianapolis guard QUENTON NELSON, Dallas linebacker LEIGHTON VANDER ESCH and Cleveland cornerback DENZEL WARD – earned Pro Bowl honors.

Last year, 39 players age 25 or younger as of Dec. 31, 2018, were selected to the Pro Bowl. And 16 of those 39 were voted AP All-Pro, including New York Jets safety JAMAL ADAMS, Chicago kick-returner TARIK COHEN, Cleveland defensive end MYLES GARRETT, Minnesota defensive end DANIELLE HUNTER, New York Giants kicker ALDRICK ROSAS and the reigning MVP, Kansas City quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES.

Three quarterbacks – Oklahoma’s KYLER MURRAY (No. 1 overall, Arizona), Duke’s DANIEL JONES (No. 6, New York Giants) and Ohio State’s DWAYNE HASKINS (No. 15, Washington) – were selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. At least one rookie quarterback has started a Kickoff Weekend contest in 11 consecutive seasons, the longest streak in the NFL since at least 1950.

This Week, Houston Ballet Brings Back The Ballet That Started It All, Giselle

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This Week, Houston Ballet Brings Back The Ballet That Started It All, Giselle

WHO: Houston Ballet

WHAT: Stanton Welch’s Giselle

WHERE: Wortham Theater Center

WHEN: September 6-15, 2019

TICKETS: On Sale Now at houstonballet.org or 713.227.ARTS(2787)

This week, Houston Ballet nods to its beginning as it opens its 2019-2020 season with Giselle. In 1967, Giselle was the first full-length ballet performed by Houston Ballet Foundation, and Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch AM is fittingly bringing it back to kick off the 50th anniversary season.

“I really wanted to honor what brought ballet to Houston and what inspired this city to build a professional ballet Company,” says Welch.

The Foundation served as a school at the time of its first performance of Marius Petipa’s Giselle. Its students, other ballet students and hired professionals from another ballet company comprised the cast and danced with a rented set at Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts. Houston’s response to this production would lay the foundation for Houston Ballet’s professional company and its ongoing legacy.

Coming a long way since those humble beginnings, Welch’s version of this iconic ballet has 61 company dancers vying for coveted roles in a production that cost more than $1 million to build. It first premiered and was last seen at the Wortham Theater Center in June 2016. His signature for projecting a strong female voice echoes through the ballet, as its leading lady’s journey spans love, betrayal and redemption.

The two-act ballet is filled with stunning creations by Italian designer Roberta Guidi di Bagno. In addition to these costumes and sets, her designs were seen in last season’s The Merry Widow and will return later this season in Romeo & Juliet.

The score by Adolphe Adam stands the test of time as Welch returned to the 1941 version, which is less edited and commonly known. These additions allowed him to expand on his narrative and gave dancers more time to sink into and exude these deep emotional roles. Just as in 2016, the music will be brought to life by the Houston Ballet Orchestra, conducted by Ermanno Florio.

Join in on Houston Ballet’s celebration of 50 years of creativity and the beginning of the 2019-2020 season with Welch’s Giselle. Learn more and secure your seats at HoustonBallet.org or by calling 713.227.ARTS(2787).

ABOUT HOUSTON BALLET

Celebrating 50 years of creativity, Houston Ballet has evolved from a Company of 16 dancers to one of 61 dancers with a budget of $33.9 million and an endowment of $79.2 million (as of June 2019), making it the country’s fifth largest ballet company. Its Center for Dance is a $46.6 million state-of-the-art performance space that opened in April 2011 and remains the largest professional dance facility in America. Houston Ballet’s reach is global, touring in renowned theaters in Dubai, London, Paris, Moscow, Spain, Montréal, Ottawa, Melbourne, New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and more.

Houston Ballet attracts prestigious leaders in dance. Australian choreographer Stanton Welch AM has served as Artistic Director of Houston Ballet since 2003, raising the level of the Company’s classical technique and commissioning works from dance legends such as Julia Adam, George Balanchine, Aszure Barton, Christopher Bruce, Alexander Ekman, William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, Edwaard Liang, Trey McIntyre and Justin Peck. Executive Director James Nelson serves as the administrative leader of the organization, a position he assumed in February 2012 after serving as the Company’s General Manager for more than a decade.

Beyond its stage presence, Houston Ballet maintains a strong foothold in continuing to foster a love for dance in future generations. Its Education and Community Engagement program reaches more than 70,000 individuals in the Houston area annually. Houston Ballet Academy trains more than 1,000 students every year, producing more than 50 percent of the elite athletes that comprise Houston Ballet’s current Company.

For more information on Houston Ballet, visit houstonballet.org.

Good Evening Friends: A Broadcaster Shares His Life

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Good Evening Friends: A Broadcaster Shares His Life

Story courtesy of Culture Map Houston

Don’t miss your chance to hear the story of Houston’s most beloved new broadcaster, directly from the man himself, in a newly released audio book.

Dave Ward’s daily welcome, “Good evening, friends,” resonates for millions of Houstonians and provided a comforting presence in our homes for decades. Today, we can welcome his voice back with the release of his new audio book Good Evening, Friends: A Broadcaster Shares His Life, read by Ward and produced by Gow Media.

The book, co-written with Jim McGrath and with a foreword by President George H. W. Bush, touches on the people, places, and events that make Houston so special, including the rise of the U.S. space program. And thanks to being read by Ward himself, the 13-hour journey also offers an added layer of emotion not normally found in an audiobook.

To buy your copy today, click here.

Houston Grand Opera’s Opening Night for Young Professionals (ONYP) partners with the Houston SPCA for Summer Happy Hour

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Houston Grand Opera’s Opening Night for Young Professionals (ONYP) partners with the Houston SPCA for Summer Happy Hour

What:   Houston Grand Opera’s Opening Night for Young Professionals (ONYP) is partnering with the Houston SPCA for this year’s summer happy hour, which will offer puppy operas: Pupperas! On Sept. 10, young professionals can play with adoptable dogs from the Houston SPCA, named after some of opera’s most memorable characters, while mingling with ONYP members. Guests are also welcome to bring their own furry friends and are encouraged to dress their pups in “bone-afide” opera costumes.

Happy hour drink specials will be available.

Who:    As one of the largest young professional arts groups in the country, ONYP is the new generation of opera supporters. Events are hosted year-round to support HGO and raise support for the performing arts. ONYP subscribers will also enjoy tickets to opening night of all seven operas of the 2019-20 season, starting with Rigoletto on Oct. 18.

When:  Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Where: Bungalow Heights

1919 Beall St, Houston, Texas 77008

Tariff:   This event is free and open to the public. You do not have to be a current ONYP member to attend.

Nuevo para Disneyland Resort en 2020: Avengers Campus se abre en Disney California Adventure Park con experiencia de Spider-Man y Disneyland Park estrena el extraordinario desfile ‘Magic Happens’

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Nuevo para Disneyland Resort en 2020: Avengers Campus se abre en Disney California Adventure Park con experiencia de Spider-Man y Disneyland Park estrena el extraordinario desfile ‘Magic Happens’
Guests can suit up alongside their favorite Super Heroes at the Avengers Campus, beginning in 2020 at Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland Resort. The campus will feature the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature Spider-Man, along with other heroic encounters. (Disney)

La próxima generación de narración inmersiva llega a Disneyland Resort en 2020 cuando el muy anticipado Avengers Campus se estrene en Disney California Adventure Park y el completamente nuevo desfile “Magic Happens” debute en Disneyland Park. Después, en 2022, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway se abrirá como la primera atracción de paseo principal con temática de Mickey en Disneyland.

Los más recientes detalles de estas nueva adiciones fueron reveladas en D23 Expo 2019 por el Presidente de Parques, Experiencias y Productos Disney Bob Chapek. Los anuncios revelaron las nuevas formas en que los visitantes serán protagonistas de sus historias favoritas, a partir de 2020.

Avengers Campus viene a Disney California Adventure

Los visitantes podrán ponerse sus trajes junto con sus Superhéroes favoritos en Avengers Campus, a partir de 2020 en el parque Disney California Adventure. Las instalaciones fueron creadas por los Avengers para reclutar a la próxima generación de Superhéroes.

“De cierta forma, estos nuevos campus son como los mismos Avengers: un grupo de individuos diferentes que se ha unido con el mismo propósito”, dijo Scot Drake, ejecutivo creativo, Marvel Global Portfolio, Walt Disney Imagineering. “Esta colección de sitios singulares—cada uno dedicado a una disciplina diferente—se ha unido para impulsar la próxima generación de héroes.”

Avengers Campus contará con la primera atracción de paseo de Disney Spider-Man. Los visitantes entrarán a la atracción en la primera dirección clave del campus, Worldwide Engineering Brigade (Brigada de Ingeniería Mundial) – también conocida como “WEB”.

Durante una evento de puertas abiertas en WEB, inventores en ciernes invitarán a visitantes a participar en una prueba de su invención más reciente: el vehículo “Web Slinger” (lanza telarañas). Esta nueva aventura les permitirá a visitantes lanzar telarañas como Spider-Man, y les dará una probadita de lo que se siente tener verdaderos súper poderes para ayudar a Spider-Man a colectar Spider-Bots que están fuera de control.

Avengers Campus también contará con Pym Test Kitchen (cocina de pruebas). De la misma forma que Ant-Man y The Wasp usan las “Partículas Pym” para engrandecer y reducir casi cualquier cosa, Pym Technologies está usando las últimas innovaciones para expandir y reducir comida en este restaurante.

Los visitantes también tendrán encuentros heroicos por todo el campus, incluso con Ant-Man y The Wasp, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy, Superhéroes de Wakanda y Asgard, y Iron Man.

Mientras los Superhéroes continúan reuniéndose, uno de los edificios icónicos del parque Disney California Adventure será Avengers Headquarters, la sede de los Avengers. Este edificio, que se abrirá en la fase dos, será la futura entrada de una nueva atracción donde los visitantes abordarán un Quinjet y volarán a lado de los Avengers en una épica aventura a Wakanda y más allá. Los visitantes se unirán a los Avengers en una batalla para salvar el mundo de unos de los villanos más poderosos que jamás hayan enfrentado. Las obras ya están en marcha en un nuevo e innovador sistema de movimiento para esta atracción.

Desfile ‘Magic Happens’, nuevo en Disneyland

Programado para estrenarse en la primavera de 2020, el nuevo desfile “Magic Happens” cobrará vida con una pista sonora llena de energía y una nueva canción producida en asociación con el cantautor Todrick Hall. Para celebrar los impresionantes momentos de magia que están al centro de muchas de las historias de Disney, el desfile diurno tendrá asombrosas carrozas, hermosos vestuarios y adorados personajes de Disney de películas como “Moana”, “Coco”, “Sleeping Beauty” y más – todos guiados por Mickey Mouse y sus amigos.

Al recorrer Main Street, U.S.A. en Disneyland, el desfile “Magic Happens” les recordará a visitantes que no necesitan alas para volar, que las estrellas fugaces se hicieron para deseos y que la magia no termina a la medianoche. Entre lo más destacado:

 En su wa‘a (o canoa), Moana navega en la cresta de una hermosa ola, inspirada en hermosas esculturas de madera koa con paneles LED, ofreciendo una deslumbrante mirada a la magia que tiene el mar.Para celebrar la magia que ocurre cuando Miguel toca la guitarra de Ernesto de la Cruz, una espectacular carroza inspirada en la película de Disney y Pixar, “Coco”, hace puente entre la Tierra de los vivos y la Tierra de los muertos con brillantes flores de cempasúchil. Fantásticos alebrijes, los guías espirituales, se unen a la procesión al igual que Dante, el perro de Miguel.

 El majestuoso gran final del desfile “Magic Happens” celebra momentos mágicos de los clásicos cuentos de Disney, incluso al trío de hadas de “Sleeping Beauty” que transforman el vestido de la Princesa Aurora de color rosa a azul una y otra vez.

 Además, el desfile cuenta con más carrozas y personajes de alta energía que combinan la canción original de Todrick Hall con clásicas canciones de Disney con un estilo nuevo y contemporáneo.

Primera atracción de paseo con Mickey Mouse y Minnie Mouse

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, que llega a Disneyland en 2022, llevará a visitantes de viaje por el alocado e impredecible mundo de las caricaturas de “Mickey Mouse” del Disney Channel que han sido galardonadas con el Emmy®.

La acción se lleva a cabo en El CapiTOON Theater en Mickey’s Toontown, donde Mickey y Minnie van a estrenar su caricatura más reciente titulada, “Perfect Picnic” (día de campo perfecto). Antes de entrar al cine, visitantes verán una exhibición especial creada por la Toontown Hysterical Society de vestuarios y artículos del mundo de las caricaturas.

Una vez dentro del mundo de las caricaturas de Mickey y Minnie, visitantes abordarán un tren del que Goofy es ingeniero. Después, un momento mágico tras otro lleva a una desenfrenada aventura llena de sorprendentes giros y vueltas. Con una historia original y un adorable tema musical, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway usa lo último en tecnologías y fabulosos efectos visuales para transformar el mundo de las caricaturas en una increíble experiencia de inmersión multidimensional.

Con tantas experiencias excepcionales preparadas para el Disneyland Resort y Parques, Experiencias y Productos Disney, lo mejor está por venir.

Maluma Ha Acumulado Más De Mil Millones De Visualizaciones Con “HP”, “11pm” E “Instinto Natural” En Los Últimos Seis Meses Y Estrena Hoy El Cuarto Video De 11:11 “No Se Me Quita” Feat. Ricky Martin

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Maluma Ha Acumulado Más De Mil Millones De Visualizaciones Con “HP”, “11pm” E “Instinto Natural” En Los Últimos Seis Meses Y Estrena Hoy El Cuarto Video De 11:11 “No Se Me Quita” Feat. Ricky Martin

MIAMI, Florida (30 de agosto de 2019). El ídolo global de la música latina MALUMAestrena hoy el video de “No Se Me Quita” junto a la superestrella internacional Ricky Martin. Esta segunda colaboración juntos es el cuarto lanzamiento del nuevo álbum de Maluma 11:11 que recientemente debutó en el #1 del listado Top Latin Albums de Billboard. Con “HP”, “11PM” e “Instinto Natural” (feat. Sech), Maluma ha sobrepasado mil millones de visualizaciones y “HP” llegó al #1 del listado Latin Airplay de Billboard, marcando su decimotercer #1 en la radio de Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico en tan sólo cuatro años. 

El rodaje del videoclip de “No Se Me Quita” se llevó a cabo en Miami y estuvo a cargo del director venezolano Nuno Gomes quien también dirigió “HP”, “11PM” e “Instinto Natural”. Para ver el video de “No Se Me Quita” visite: https://smarturl.it/NoSeMeQuitaPara descargar o escuchar 11:11 visite: http://smarturl.it/Maluma1111

“No Se Me Quita” ha sobrepasado 17.8 millones de streams a través del mundo. En anticipación del estreno del video, desde el viernes pasado la canción está en los playlists de Spotify más populares “Baila Reggaetón”, “Radar Latino”, “Latin Pop VIP”, “Exitos USA” y “Viral Latino” entre otros.

En una semana Maluma regresa en concierto a Estados Unidos, Canadá y Puerto Rico. Los boletos para la gira norteamericana del MALUMA 11:11 World Tour están disponibles a través de www.ticketmaster.com y www.axs.com (para algunas localidades), www.altitudetickets.com (Denver) y www.ticketpop.com (Puerto Rico).
Las fechas del MALUMA 11:11 World Tour por Norteamérica son:
viernes, 6 de sept. 2019 San Diego, CA Pechanga Arena (Valley View)
sábado, 7 de sept. 2019 Los Angeles, CA The Forum
domingo, 8 de sept. 2019 Los Angeles, CA The Forum
jueves, 12 de sept. 2019 Seattle, WA WAMU Theater
sábado, 14 de sept, 2019 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Events Center
domingo, 15 de sept. 2019 San Jose, CA SAP Center
jueves, 19 de sept. 2019 Laredo, TX Sames Auto Arena
sábado, 21 de sept. 2019 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Arena
domingo, 22 de sept. 2019 El Paso, TX Don Haskins Center
jueves, 26 de sept, 2019 Edinburg-McAllen, TX Bert Ogden Arena
vienes, 27 de sept, 2019 Houston, TX Toyota Center
sábado, 28 de sept, 2019 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
domingo, 29 de sept, 2019 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
jueves, 3 de oct, 2019 Boston, MA Agganis Arena
viernes, 4 de oct, 2019 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
domingo, 6 de oct, 2019 Toronto, CAN CAA Centre
jueves, 10 de oct, 2019 Orlando, FL Amway Center
viernes, 11 de oct, 2019 Miami, FL AmericanAirlines Arena
domingo, 13 de oct, 2019 Washington DC EagleBank Arena
viernes, 18 de oct, 2019 Chicago, IL Allstate Arena
domingo, 20 de oct, 2019 Denver, CO Pepsi Center
sábado, 9 de nov, 2019 San Juan, PR Coliseo de Puerto Rico

Next Phase of Northwest Transit Center Transformation Begins

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Big changes are underway as METRO’s Northwest Transit Center enters its next phase of a complete renovation. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, the platform serving the transit center’s bus routes will close and stops will be moved.

During construction, stops for all Northwest Transit Center routes will be relocated to several areas including a new temporary platform and along Old Katy Rd. Please see route location map below. f

Since last week, METRO’s Street Team has been on-site at the Northwest Transit Center to assist customers, providing maps and answering customer questions. The team will continue outreach efforts on:

Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.

FREE shuttles will continue to transport riders to and from shelter stops along Old Katy Rd. during construction. Due to limitations on space, however, shuttles will not enter the temporary platform area. Patrons needing to access this area will be served by Shelter Stop #7 (see map). Shuttles are available weekdays only from 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Pedestrian paths have also been designated to better accommodate customers traveling to and from temporary locations. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, a police officer will be on duty weekdays from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. to assist pedestrians crossing Old Katy Rd.

The Northwest Transit Center is a vital connection hub for the region’s transit system. The grant-funded project at the 30-year-old facility includes improvements and amenities such as:

  • Increasing the number of bus bays from 12 to 20 for more capacity.
  • Universal accessibility improvements including new Bluetooth® bus bay beacons, braille signage, and level crosswalks.
  • Improved HOV lane connectivity to I-10 and US-290, including accommodations for two-way HOV traffic.
  • A new METRO RideStore where customers can purchase fare products or speak with a customer service agent.
  • Connectivity to a bike path and bike storage facilities.
  • Upgraded lighting and surveillance to enhance safety and security.
  • Fully-accessible public restrooms.
  • More parking with a total of 256 spaces for Park & Riders.
  • For the latest construction news and maps please visit our website

Prince Royce Estrena “Morir Solo” Su Nuevo Sencillo Y Video

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Prince Royce Estrena “Morir Solo” Su Nuevo Sencillo Y Video
Para escuchar y/o descargar la canción visite: https://smarturl.it/PRMorirSolo  y para ver el video oficial vaya a: https://smarturl.it/PRMorirSolo/youtube  

MIAMI, Florida (30 de agosto de 2019). La superestrella latina multi-platino Prince Royce estrena hoy su nuevo sencillo y video “Morir Solo”. La bachata fue escrita por Prince Royce y Yonathan “Mickey” Then; producida por D’lesly “Dice” Lora y co-producida por Prince Royce.

El videoclip de “Morir Solo” se grabó en Samaná, República Dominicana bajo la dirección de Fernando Lugo. La provincia de Samaná es un paraíso natural donde se mezclan playas, montañas y bosques. El video se grabo en varios puntos que son emblemáticos del destino como la Avenida de la Marina con sus casitas de colores y el Puente Brug y también en locaciones remotas como en varias playas paradisiacas. El video cuenta con la participación especial de la actriz y comunicadora dominicana Karina Larrauri.

“Samaná resultó ser el lugar perfecto para grabar el video de ‘Morir Solo’ – nada mejor que una bachata romántica en un paraíso dominicano”, expresó Royce.

“Morir Solo” es la cuarta canción del próximo álbum del artista, titulado Alter Ego. Cada uno de los sencillos anteriores ha sido certificado multi-platino y cuenta con millones de reproducciones. El primer sencillo fue el tema urbano “El Clavo” (y su remix feat. Maluma), seguido por “Adicto”, una bachata junto a Marc Anthony y hace dos meses se estrenó “Cúrame” feat. Manuel Turizo, tema que ya ha sido certificado Doble Platino en los Estados Unidos y cuenta con más de 175 millones de reproducciones en plataformas digitales. “Cúrame” llegó al #5 en el listado Global YouTube de todos los videos musicales a nivel mundial y permaneció en el Top 5 del Global Viral chart de YouTube durante 7 semanas, alcanzando la posición #3.

Acerca de Prince Royce:
En los últimos 8 años, el galardonado cantante y compositor multi-platino Prince Royce se ha convertido en una auténtica superestrella, con 17 número unos en la radio, 22 Premios Billboard de la Música Latina, 19 Premios lo Nuestro, 19 Premios Juventud, 6 Latin AMAs y 12 nominaciones al Latin GRAMMY.

La superestrella tiene una fanaticada masiva con más de 55 millones de seguidores en las redes sociales y ha llenado conciertos a capacidad en muchas de las sedes más prestigiosas de América Latina y los Estados Unidos. En febrero 2019 Prince Royce hizo historia convirtiéndose en el primer y único artista tropical que se presenta en el Houston Rodeo en el Estadio NRG donde atrajo a más de 55,000 personas a su concierto.

Su mas reciente producción discográfica, FIVE, fue lanzada en febrero de 2017 y es el quinto álbum de Royce. El disco debutó #1 en la lista de álbumes Latinos de Billboard y le valió a Royce las ventas más altas de la primera semana de cualquier álbum latino en los dos años anteriores al lanzamiento. El álbum ha sido certificado Multi-Platino por la RIAA en los Estados Unidos y cuenta con múltiples certificaciones internacionales. La producción también fue incluida en la codiciada lista de los “Mejores 10 Álbumes del Año” de la revista Billboard y Royce fue nombrado como uno de los “Mejores Artistas Latinos” del 2017.

Algunas de sus colaboraciones incluyen: Shakira, Chris Brown, Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Becky G, Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Thalia, Maná, Daddy Yankee, Anitta, Ludacris, J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Farruko, y Maluma, entre otros. Prince Royce también ha comenzado a ganar territorio en su carrera como actor y co-protagonizó como Pedro en la transmisión musical de Fox Live “The Passion” en 2016 y como parte del elenco de la exitosa serie de Hulu, “East Los High”. En el 2018, Royce tuvo una participación especialcomo estrella invitada en la película televisa de Disney, “Elena of Avalor: Song of the Sirenas”, en la que interpretó el personaje del Principe Marzel.

El 9 de agosto de 2018 fue proclamado el “Día de Prince Royce” en la ciudad de Nueva York por el Alcalde Bill de Blasio, por sus aportes a la sociedad y por ser un ejemplo a seguir para la juventud. Ha ingresado al Bronx Hall of Fame con una calle que lleva su nombre y corrió en el mundialmente conocido Maratón de la Ciudad de Nueva York para recaudar fondos y crear conciencia sobre la importancia de la educación en escuelas públicas y sobre enfermedades del riñón.

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At Least 50 Percent of HCC Histologic Students Employed Before They Graduate

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At Least 50 Percent of HCC Histologic Students Employed Before They Graduate

HOUSTON (August 30, 2019) –Houston Community College (HCC) is helping to cure cancer and the local job market with its Histologic Technician Program. Instructor Dr. Min He of HCC’s Coleman College for Health Sciences says that half of her students have found jobs before they graduate from the program that plays a crucial role in the diagnosis of cancer.


“There’s a very high demand for these jobs, even at the entry level position, particularly in the Houston area,” said Dr. He, stating that the college is located in the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical center.

Histologic Technicians (HT), also known as Histotechs, are critical in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients, especially patients with cancer. “Histotechs use instruments to process, embed, and section tissue onto slides, using chemicals and dyes to perform tests to demonstrate pathological changes,” said Dr. He.

Within just five semesters, a graduate can earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is eligible to be certified by the American Society of the Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as a Histologic Technician.

Dr. He says that today’s Histotechs are employed in diverse medical settings, ranging from hospitals, reference, research, forensic, or physician’s office laboratories. Other employment opportunities include working in medical supply industries or as medical instrument technicians. Consequently, graduates must have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

“All of that pays off,” said Dr. He, who adds that students can earn $20 to $25 per hour immediately after graduating, which she reminds could just be a couple of years after graduating from high school.

“They can also earn while they learn,” said Dr. He. For example, since many of her students begin working within the medical center, while still studying at HCC, they are more likely to find jobs there.

She adds that, since M.D. Anderson is also one of the world’s largest cancer centers, some of her students receive offers for full-time positions there before they graduate.

“Histological diagnosis is important in detecting cancer,” Dr. He said. “M.D. Anderson hires a lot of our graduates.”

For more information about these classes at Coleman College for Health Sciences, visit hccs.edu/HistologicTech

Que Onda Travels: Bariloche, Argentina

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Closer to Chile than it is to Buenos Aires, Bariloche — officially San Carlos de Bariloche — is like a world unto itself. Not for nothing has it emerged as one of Argentina’s most sought-after destinations, with skiing, chocolate, and Swiss architecture being just a few of the attractions drawing visitors year-round. There’s truly something for everyone in Bariloche, which is why so few who visit ever want to leave.

WHEN TO GO
July – August
Bariloche is especially gorgeous in its winter, when snow covers the mountains and skiers gather in droves to leave their mark on the fresh powder. Even if you aren’t particularly outdoorsy, the views are so striking that bundling up and braving the crowds is well worth it — especially if you’ve never experienced winter in the southern hemisphere.

DISCOVERIES
Life, Uh, Finds a Way
Jurassic Park may not be real, but at least Parque Nahuelito is. You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy this prehistoric adventure, especially as the 30-plus dinosaur replicas on display are noted for their realism — many are as large as their ancient counterparts, while the rest are to scale.

In addition to the tyrannosaurus rex, velociraptor, and other familiar creatures, the park also has life-size dinosaur bones and other artifacts on hand to both educate and entertain.

The Thunder Up There
 Choosing just one of Bariloche’s outdoor destinations is no easy feat, but Cerro Tronador rises above the rest — literally. At 11,660 feet, the volcanic mountain (whose name means thunderer) dwarfs the nearby peaks of Nahuel Huapi Park and offers awe-inspiring views in every direction. Its eight glaciers are melting due to climate change, so make haste — like many natural wonders, Tronador won’t last forever in its current form. (That said, don’t limit yourself if you’re outdoorsy: Circuito Chico, Cerro Otto, and Isla Victoria are all must-sees as well.)

Cabinet of Curiosities
 You may not think that a museum featuring taxidermied animals, dioramas, and stratigraphy displays is your thing, but how can you know if you don’t give it a try? Centro Cívico’s Museo de la Patagonia is as odd as some of its exhibits, to be sure, but it’s also hugely fascinating. With collections on everything from aboriginal history and the Conquest of the Desert to prehistory and the museum’s namesake, it’s a vital thread in
Bariloche’s cultural fabric. And for another museum experience that’ll show you why Bariloche lives up to its nickname as the chocolate capital of Argentina, mosey over to the Museo del Chocolate.

A Slice of Switzerland
 There’s quaint, and then there’s Colonia Suiza. The area’s first European settlement, it still looks much the same as when it was founded in the late 18th century and today offers curanto — a traditional food whose preparation is a ritual unto itself that visitors can observe. Among the other charming reasons to visit: views of Lake Morano, an artisan market, and fresh empanadas.

WHAT TO EAT
Raise the Steaks
Unless you’re a vegetarian, you’ve no excuse not to eat at a parrilla (steakhouse) at least once during your time in Argentina. Alto el Fuego is the region’s crème de la crème, a small space with big flavors: ribeyes so large you’ll have trouble finishing without help, thick fries, and chorizo all abound. Those in search of something as adventurous as Bariloche itself will gravitate toward Refugio Roca Negra, a cozy spot to indulge in pizza and wine after braving the outdoors.

STAY HERE
Llao Llao Living
Bariloche isn’t the cheapest destination in the world, but those who splurge on Llao Llao Hotel are glad they did so. A five-star resort and spa with every amenity you can think of and
even some you can’t — an 18-hole golf course, solarium, vanishing-edge swimming pools — it’s nestled between Cerro Lopez and Cerro Tronador, but the view of Nuahel Huapi lake is even more breathtaking. For something more economical, consider Hotel Tres Reyes. It’s more conveniently located (15 minutes from the airport, a few hundred feet from the city mall) and offers its own lakeside views, not to mention complimentary drinks upon check-in and regional pastries at the breakfast buffet.

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