Notre Dame Federal Credit Union Becomes First And Only Indiana Credit Union To Earn National Juntos Avanzamos Distinction

September 17, 2018

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NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Notre Dame Federal Credit Union (Notre Dame FCU) announced today that it is the first and only Indiana credit union to be awarded the prestigious national Juntos Avanzamos (Together We Advance) designation for its commitment to serving and empowering Hispanic and immigrant consumers.

“On behalf of the network of Juntos Avanzamos credit unions, the Federation congratulates Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for their leadership in promoting financial inclusion for the Latino community,” said Pablo DeFilippi, Senior Vice President of Membership and Network Engagement, National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions. “We’re pleased to announce that Notre Dame Federal Credit Union is the first credit union in the state of Indiana to receive the Juntos Avanzamos designation.”

Thomas J Gryp, President & CEO commented, “This distinction acknowledges our historical and on-going commitment to help all our member-owners “move forward together” with financial empowerment tools that improve lives.”

To earn the Juntos Avanzamos designation, credit unions must complete an extensive application, requiring information about what products and services the credit union offers to specifically address the needs of the Hispanic Market, as well as what strategies they are utilizing to serve this important demographic group.

One such program cited was the Opportunity Loan, offered by Notre Dame FCU since 2009. The program provides low-cost financing for immigration-related fees associated with seeking citizenship, permanent residency or deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) extensions.

Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Esmi Rivera, commented, “Receiving this designation is a great honor that was not achieved overnight. I am very honored and proud to work in an organization that supports and loves the community and does not allow cultural barriers to stand in the way of financial empowerment. Our mission at Notre Dame FCU is to change a life a day, and with our commitment, coupled with the help of the Juntos Avanzamos team, we will truly create a remarkable impact in our community.”

To celebrate the designation, Notre Dame FCU will be launching a new marketing campaign on national Citizenship Day to celebrate Doing More than just speaking the Spanish language. In addition, a formal presentation event will be scheduled later in the year. Learn more at www.notredamefcu.com/JuntosAvanzamos.

About Notre Dame Federal Credit Union
Notre Dame Federal Credit Union (Notre Dame FCU) is a not-for-profit financial cooperative. With assets exceeding $600 million and more than 57,000 members worldwide, Notre Dame FCU’s dedicated partners (employees), coupled with a wide array of financial services, provide members a personalized experience through the credit union’s nine convenient branch locations, its virtual branch (Shamrock Center), and through its robust online banking platform and mobile apps. Founded in 1941, Notre Dame FCU has grown from its origins in the Administration Building at the University of Notre Dame, and today serves over 900 affiliated groups. Visit us at www.NotreDameFCU.com

About Juntos Avanzamos
Juntos Avanzamos (“Together We Advance”) is a designation for credit unions committed to serving and empowering Hispanic and immigrant consumers – helping them navigate the U.S. financial system and providing safe, affordable and relevant financial services. Juntos Avanzamos credit unions employ bilingual, culturally-competent staff and leadership, accept alternative forms of ID and treat all of their members with respect, regardless of immigration status. The Juntos Avazamos network is growing quickly; it currently includes 85 credit unions in 23 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.

Learn more about Juntos Avanzamos at www.cdcu.coop/juntosavanzamos.

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Hunter-Reay Takes Sonoma Win; Dixon, Honda Claim Indy Car Titles

September 17, 2018

SONOMA, Calif., Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Ryan Hunter-Reay led 80 of 85 laps to win today’s INDYCAR Grand Prix of Sonoma season finale, while Scott Dixon finished second to secure a record-tying fifth IndyCar Series Drivers’ Championship. Honda’s 11^th race win of 2018 cemented the company’s seventh Indy car Manufacturers’ Championship since 1994.

Ryan Hunter-Reay, #28, took his Honda to victory Sunday at the INDYCAR Grand Prix of Sonoma. Scott Dixon, #9, finished second to clinch his record-tying fifth drivers' championship. Honda claimed its seventh Manufacturers' Championship with 11 victories from 17 races this season. (PRNewsfoto/Honda Racing)

Starting from the pole, Hunter-Reay dominated the 17^th and final round of the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series, turning over the lead only during routine pit stops to score his second win of the year, and 18^th career Indy car victory.

Dixon, who came into the season finale leading primary rival Alexander Rossi by 29 points, was content to shadow Hunter-Reay throughout the contest, with his second-place result more than enough to claim the title and tie the legendary A.J. Foyt as the only drivers with five career Indy car championships.

Throughout the Verizon IndyCar Series season, Dixon demonstrated remarkable consistency, finishing sixth or better at 14 of the 17 rounds, including race victories at Detroit, Texas and Toronto. His 44 career victories is tops among all active drivers, and ranks him third on the all-time Indy car win list, behind only Foyt with 67 and Mario Andretti with 52.

In all, Honda teams and drivers posted 11 victories in 2018, clinching the company’s seventh championship in competition with other manufacturers. For the second consecutive season, all five Honda teams scored at least one victory in 2018, and multiple race winners in addition to Dixon included Rossi with three wins, and Hunter-Reay with two. Additional race wins were scored this year by James Hinchcliffe, Sebastien Bourdais and Takuma Sato.

Rossi’s championship efforts appeared to be blunted when he collided with teammate Marco Andretti on the opening lap. The contact resulted in a damaged front wing and tire, leading to an unscheduled pit stop for repairs at the end of the first lap. He resumed, but at the tail end of the lead lap, and briefly went a lap down to the leaders mid-race.

But a caution flag on Lap 43, the result of Graham Rahal stalling on course, gave Rossi and his Andretti Autosport team the opportunity they needed. Having regained the lead lap and pitted for a set of softer-compound “Red” Firestone tires just prior to the yellow, Rossi restarted in 11^th position when the green flag waved again on Lap 49. He rapidly advanced through midfield, gaining five positions in the next six laps to move into seventh. Rossi gained two more positions, to fifth, by Lap 70. However, the rapid pace took a toll on his tires, and Rossi’s challenge ended as his lap times increased, and he faded in the closing laps to finish seventh.

Social media content and video links from this weekend’s Honda IndyCar Series action at Sonoma Raceway are available on HPD’s Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD) channels. Produced by the Carolinas Production Group, YouTube video packages can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.

This weekend’s race concludes the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series. The 2018 season gets underway on March 10 with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Ryan Hunter-Reay (Andretti Autosport Honda) started first, finished first, second race win of 2018, 18^th career Indy car victory: “This is a great win for the team. The #28 DHL Honda boys did a great job, the car was awesome. Great to get a win to finish off the year. To end this way is unreal. I want to dedicate this win to Robbie Wickens. He’s fighting hard [to recover from injuries suffered at Pocono last month]. We’re one big community, one big family, and we’re all with him. We wish he was here [racing], I’m sure he would’ve made my life a lot harder today out on the track. Congratulations to Scott Dixon. What can I say about that guy? He’s a five-time champ, it’s unreal. It’s absolutely amazing what he’s accomplished in this era of racing. To share the track with him is awesome, and to beat him today [for the race win] is even better.”

Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Started second, finished second, 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series Champion, fifth career IndyCar championship, tying A.J. Foyt for most titles: “It’s all about the people. I’m the lucky one that gets to take it across the line, but this doesn’t come without a lot of hard work. I’m just stoked for Chip [Ganassi] and everyone. This is mega, mega. I can’t thank everyone enough: the team, my teammate [Ed Jones], a huge thanks to [new sponsor] PNC coming on this year, Honda’s been amazing, my family, everybody at home, and especially my wife, Emma. I’ve got to thank the other teams, Penske and Andretti, that we fought hard with throughout the season. [Alexander] Rossi did a hell of a job, he’s been pushing so hard this year. He’s a huge talent, and one that’s going to win many championships throughout his career. Man, this is so awesome, I can’t believe it’s happened.”

Alexander Rossi (Andretti Autosport Honda) Started sixth, finished seventh, second in the Drivers’ Championship [on the collision with Marco Andretti just after the race start]: “I don’t know. I mean I got a good start, and I don’t know if he lifted, or if I misjudged it. It is what it is. It was going to be tough to beat Scott [Dixon] anyway. This #27 NAPA Honda team did such a good job; it’s unfortunate for it go out like that. The team did a great job to get me back on the road to recovery after the mistake that I made. At the end of the day, obviously, you’ve got to be disappointed to come out second, but we have lots to build on for next year.”

Art St. Cyr (President, Honda Performance Development) on Honda’s championship-winning 2018 IndyCar Series season: “What a great way to cap off a fantastic season: finishing 1-2 once again. Eleven wins, spread out through our five teams, is a true testament to the great partnership between HPD and all of our teams. Ryan [Hunter-Reay] had such a great drive to finish the season, which bodes well for St. Petersburg next year. Alexander [Rossi’s] inspired drive previews why he is a future champion of our sport. Congratulations to Scott [Dixon] for his fifth championship. He is truly the class of our generation.”

Verizon IndyCar Series Go Pro Grand Prix of Sonoma
Circuit: Sonoma Raceway (2.385-mile road course), Sonoma, Calif.
2017 Winner: Simon Pagenaud (Team Penske) 104.968 mph average
Weather: Sunny, warm, windy, 77 degrees F

Top-10 Race Results:
Fn.	St.	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Laps	Notes
1.	1.	Ryan Hunter-Reay	Andretti Autosport	Honda	85	99.440 mph average
2.	2.	Scott Dixon	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	85	2018 Series Champion
3.	7.	Will Power	Team Penske	Chevrolet	85
4.	8.	Simon Pagenaud	Team Penske	Chevrolet	85
5.	4.	Marco Andretti	Andretti Autosport	Honda	85
6.	11.	Sebastien Bourdais	DCR with Vasser-Sullivan	Honda	85
7.	6.	Alexander Rossi	Andretti Autosport	Honda	85
8.	3.	Josef Newgarden	Team Penske	Chevrolet	85
9.	5.	Patricio O’Ward-R	Harding Racing	Chevrolet	85
10.	14.	Ed Jones	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	85
Other Honda Results
11.	20.	Santino Ferrucci-R	Dale Coyne Racing	Honda	85	Running
14.	10.	Zach Veach-R	Andretti Autosport	Honda	85	Running
15.	15.	James Hinchcliffe	Schmidt Peterson Mtspts	Honda	85	Running
16.	13.	Pietro Fittipaldi-R	Dale Coyne Racing	Honda	85	Running
17.	16.	Jack Harvey-R	Meyer Shank Racing	Honda	85	Running
18.	22.	Carlos Munoz	Schmidt Peterson Mtspts	Honda	85	Running
23.	9.	Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	66	Running – delayed
25.	12.	Takuma Sato	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	15	Did not finish – mechanical

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(Español) Cómo ayudar a su hijo a tener éxito en la escuela

September 17, 2018

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Hennessy Raises a Glass to the New Middleweight Champion of the World – Canelo Alvarez

September 17, 2018

Canelo Alvarez and Giles Woodyer. Credit Lauren Cowart

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hennessy, the world’s best-selling Cognac, celebrates Canelo Alvarez’s monumental win as he becomes the WBC, WBA and Ring Magazine Middleweight World Champion in boxing’s biggest match of the year.

Canelo’s continued “Never stop. Never settle.” journey came to a pinnacle this weekend, just minutes before Mexican Independence Day, as he entered the ring to represent his family, country and legacy. Elevating himself to the pride of Mexico and the face of boxing, Canelo’s victory served as a timely reminder of his relentless chase to be a champion.

“Canelo’s drive, determination and ongoing quest to push the limits of potential represent the collective dream of his country and is aligned with our brand philosophy. We are honored to have partnered with such an inspiring individual,” said Giles Woodyer, Senior Vice President, Hennessy US.

Intended to encourage others to “Never stop. Never settle.,” Hennessy’s partnership with Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, now in its second year, includes Hennessy’s support of the entire Golden Boy camp with custom content around televised ESPN fights, in addition to a series of video releases, special events, and cross-channel promotions.

Hennessy invites boxing fans across the globe to toast to Canelo’s victory with this specialty V.S.O.P Privilège cocktail:

Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège Despacito

1 ½ oz. Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège
¼ oz. elderflower liquer
¼ oz. honey syrup (equal parts water and honey)
½ oz. fresh lemon juice
2 oz. unfiltered apple juice
6-8 mint leaves

Method: Combine all ingredients, shake & strain into a rocks glass with ice.

To view/download the new creative along with fight night pics, please click HERE.
For more information, please visit www.Hennessy.com/US

About Hennessy

From the French region of Cognac and throughout its over 250 year history, Hennessy has proudly perpetuated an exceptional heritage based on adventure, discovery and cultivating the best that nature and man can offer. Hennessy’s longevity and success across five continents reflect the values the Maison has upheld since its creation: the transmission of a unique savoir-faire, the constant (con)quest for innovation, and an unwavering commitment to Creation, Excellence, Legacy, and Sustainable Development. Today, these qualities are the hallmark of a House – a crown jewel in the LVMH Group – that crafts some of the most iconic, prestigious Cognacs in the world.

Hennessy is imported and distributed in the U.S. by Moët Hennessy USA. Hennessy distills, ages and blends spanning a full range: Hennessy V.S, Privilege V.S.O.P, Hennessy Black, X.O, Privé, Paradis, Paradis Imperial and Richard Hennessy. For more information and where to purchase/ engrave, please visit Hennessy.com.

About Golden Boy Promotions

Los Angeles-based Golden Boy Promotions was established in 2002 by 10-time world champion in six divisions Oscar De La Hoya, the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional company. Golden Boy Promotions is one of boxing’s most active and respected promoters, presenting shows in packed venues around the world and has worked with networks such as HBO, Estrella TV, ESPN, TeleFutura, FOX Sports 1, FOX Deportes, Televisa and TV Azteca. The company has also promoted some of the top boxing events in the history of the sport including De La Hoya vs. Mayweather, Mayweather vs. Canelo and other notable pay-per-view fights featuring fan-favorites Canelo Alvarez, Bernard Hopkins, Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez, Miguel Cotto, Marco “Baby Faced Assassin” Antonio Barrera, Erik “El Terrible” Morales and Sugar Shane Mosley.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, follow on Instagram and Twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing and like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing.

Canelo Alvarez Post Fight. Credit Lauren Cowart

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Faraday Future Appoints Jeff Risher Vice President Of Product, Technology, And IP Strategy

September 17, 2018

Faraday Future FF 91 ultra-luxury intelligent EV to be produced at the Hanford, California, factory.

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Faraday Future (FF) announced today that Jeff Risher has been appointed to the position of vice president of Product, Technology, and IP Strategy. Risher joins FF after having recently served as the head of intellectual property and litigation at Tesla.

Reporting to founder and Global CEO YT Jia, Risher is focused on overall product strategy, advanced technology adoption, and strategic relationships. Risher also leverages his deep experience in intellectual property strategy, licensing, and litigation by leading FF’s IP strategy and patent portfolio efforts, reporting to Global General Counsel Henry Liu.

Prior to joining FF, Risher served as the chief intellectual property counsel and chief litigation counsel at Tesla. Before Tesla, Risher served for nearly nine years in various senior legal and IP leadership roles at Apple, including director of patent litigation and director of patent strategy & licensing. In those capacities he managed and negotiated complex cutting-edge technology disputes, licensing engagements, and strategic partnerships worldwide. Risher has also held intellectual property-related positions at Abbott Laboratories in Chicago and the law firms Latham & Watkins and Rutan & Tucker in Orange County, California.

Risher carries strong business-focused training and is a seasoned technology strategist. Throughout his nearly 20-year career, he has been engaged in consumer-centric product strategy planning, new product development, and IP/technology creation, adoption and protection, including serving on the advisory board of several technology startups in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. Intellectual Asset Management Magazine (IAM) repeatedly named Risher as one of its “Top IP Strategists in the World,” based on industry peer nominations.

“Joining FF at this exciting stage, and in this amazing product/technology strategy role, feels like a natural evolution for me, merging my passion for technology and product innovation with my legal and IP background,” Risher said. “I am incredibly proud of the companies I’ve been privileged to work for, and I am grateful that FF is entrusting me with this great opportunity to be a part of a new era of mobility and technology integration. The progress that FF already has made toward this vision with the Faraday Future FF 91 and beyond surprised and delighted me, and I will lead my teams to make sure we execute on that vision.”

Risher received his B.A. in Philosophy from Dartmouth College in 1995 and his J.D. (Juris Doctor degree) from UCLA in 1999.

ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based global shared intelligent mobility ecosystem company.

Established in May 2014, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles with R&D centers and offices in Silicon Valley, Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. FF’s vision is: create a shared intelligent mobility ecosystem that empowers everyone to move, connect, breathe and live freely.

The 1,000+ “Futurists” at FF bring experience from best-in-class companies spanning the consumer electronics, auto, Internet, and energy industries. With over 4 years of R&D development, the FF team has achieved milestones with unprecedented speed, including having successfully turned the original FF 91 concept into a production ready vehicle in approximately 2.5 years.

FF has brought to life three product revolutions – an “all-in-one” car, a third internet living space, and a super car-robot. The company has developed six technological revolutions, including vehicle platform, computing platform, autonomous driving, powertrain, Internet, and AI.

FOLLOW FARADAY FUTURE:
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FF VP of Product, Technology, and IP Strategy Jeff Risher (l) with company founder and Global CEO YT Jia

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2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is ‘Greater Than’

September 17, 2018

All-New Corolla Hatchback marketing campaign proves the Hatch is back!

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “Tablet down, let’s go” says dad as the family preps for the road trip. They pile into their all-new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback and take off on an adventure. Before you know it, the tablet is forgotten, and life takes over. This family is living life “Greater Than” before, and the Corolla Hatchback helped them get there.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8391151-toyota-corolla-2019-hatchback-greater-than-campaign/

Toyota’s new 2019 Corolla Hatchback national marketing campaign, titled “Greater Than”, promises a vehicle that enables drivers to live in the moment and experience life to the fullest. The fun-to-drive hatchback evokes style without compromise while boosting Toyota’s newest, most technologically-advanced features in a small car. The campaign highlights the fact that Corolla drivers continually carve out opportunities to come together with friends and loved ones for unique adventures and great times together. Because a life well lived is truly “Greater Than”.

“With this campaign, our goal was to authentically connect with our target audiences in unique ways”, said Lisa Materazzo, vice president vehicle marketing and communications, Toyota Motor North America. “We have created an assortment of intriguing executions that highlight the energy and excitement of creating new experiences and living life in the moment.”

“Greater Than” features six 30-second spots created for TV and digital placements, as well as a mix of 15-second and 6-second spots. The fully-integrated campaign targets a transcultural audience with assets developed by three of Toyota’s agencies of record, including Saatchi & Saatchi, Conill and Intertrend Communications.

Here’s a glimpse of the 30-second spots by agency:

Saatchi & Saatchi – three spots directed by Jones + Tino, 1) “Roots,” in which a family experiences the joy of a spontaneous, fun-filled day, 2) “Piñata,” where a group outing culminates with a birthday surprise and 3) “Scratches,” inspired by an unanticipated journey off the beaten path.
Conill – “Anthem”, directed by Albert Uria, celebrates that the individuality of the target through a minority is greater than majority juxtaposition.
Intertrend – “New Guy”, directed by Lino Russell, in which the hero pursues an unconventional career path in eSports and “Catwalk”, also directed by Russell, inspired by the strong trend of start-ups.

The print campaign featuring the unexpected Dirty > Clean, Lost > Found and Detours > Plans, raise the unspoken sentiments of living in the moment, embracing a new experience, challenging traditional stereotypes and pursing passions.

Media Placements
The “Greater Than” TV spots will air in select targeted cable programming across NBCU, FOX Networks, Viacom, Turner, A+E, ESPN, Telemundo, Discovery en Espanol, Univision and more. Additional elements of the campaign include dynamic digital, audio, and print ads in high profile publications across Meredith, Hearst and Conde Nast. New integrated media partnerships include Oath, imgur, ESPN Nacion, Billboard, e-sports, the 2018 Latin American Music Awards, drifting platforms and more. Additionally, spots will air within select movie titles in theaters nationwide in conjunction with National CineMedia.

About the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

The all-new Toyota Corolla Hatchback wows with a mix of style, dynamic performance and technology. It also features some powerful perks:

First North American application of standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, with Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (automatic), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (manual) and Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
All-new high-function, dynamic design
All-new TNGA platform 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with six-speed intelligent manual transmission or dynamic-shift CVT, offering more power, MPG and driving dynamics
Standard Entune 3.0 audio with 8-inch touchscreen, wi-fi connect, Amazon Alexa and Apple CarPlay Compatibility

With two available grades, SE and XSE, the new Corolla Hatchback will accommodate a wide array of drivers ready to keep life interesting.

The “Greater Than” spots are available for viewing here. View photos of the all-new Corolla Hatchback here. The vehicle is on sale now in dealerships.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 36 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 47,000 people (more than 37,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.7 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2017 – and about 87 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 15 years are still on the road today.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Media Contacts:

Leigh Anne Sessions
Toyota Motor North America
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Jana Hartline
Saatchi for Toyota
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Kimberly Harms
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1 out of 5 Texans Has Not Seen a Dentist in 5 Years or More

September 17, 2018

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Many Texans would agree that healthy teeth and gums are important, however a Guardian survey shows Texans aren’t backing it up with regular visits to the dentist. In fact, 1 out of 5 Texans admit they haven’t seen a dentist in 5 years or more. 57% have seen a dentist in the last year, with only 39% of those having done so in the last 6 months. The American Dental Association recommends that both adults and children visit a dentist twice a year to maintain good dental health¹.

“The research is there — regular dental visits can help detect serious medical conditions and help avoid dental diseases like periodontal disease and tooth decay,” said Dr. Randi Tillman, Chief Dental Officer, at Guardian. “What’s disconcerting is that Texans — across Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio – are putting off going to the dentist, which can lead to more severe oral health issues in the long run and impact their overall health and well-being.”

The survey results show that Texans who did put off dental visits either lost a tooth, required an extraction or paid a bigger dental bill due to a more expensive procedure. When asked why they put off a procedure, more than half cite cost as the main factor. However, when Texans were asked what causes more financial stress – unexpected dental procedures or paying taxes – 64 percent say paying for an unexpected dental procedure would be more stressful.

Guardian research shows that the regularity of preventive dental care is tied to better oral health. Not surprisingly, fewer than two in ten Texans give themselves an “A” for oral health, with nearly half grading themselves a “C” or below. And even though parents are more likely to give their children a higher rating, the survey shows that parents who maintained better oral health are more likely to rate their children’s oral habits higher. For example, parents who give themselves an A or B for their own oral health are significantly more likely to feel they take their own oral health seriously, thus helping influence their child(ren)’s oral habits versus parents who give their own oral health a C-F (59%: A-B vs. 28% C-F).

These findings underscore the importance of practicing good oral health habits at a young age, which is what the Guardians of the Smile program, a partnership between Guardian and Children’s Health Fund (CHF), aims to do. The program, a multi-year long partnership, will provide necessary dental resources and academic programming to teach students about proper lifelong oral hygiene habits. Due to the need for improved dental habits in Texas, Guardian and CHF are bringing the program to the state this month and making its first stop in Dallas, accompanied by the Tooth Guardian, a superhero who teaches kids how to care for their teeth in a fun and interactive way.

“A Children’s Health Fund report issued in 2017 called attention to the fact that poor oral hygiene negatively impacts a child’s attendance and school performance,” said Dennis Walto, CEO of Children’s Health Fund. “We all have to do more to ensure that kids, and their parents, get the information they need to make healthy choices.”

For more information about Guardian, please visit www.guardianlife.com.

Methodology
This research is based on interviews with 2,903 consumers in Texas State, balanced on age, gender, income, and DMA conducted in August of 2018. The margin of error is ±0.519% percent with a confidence level of 95 percent.

About Guardian
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America^® (Guardian) is one of the largest mutual life insurers, with $7.4 billion in capital and $1.5 billion in operating income (before taxes and dividends to policyholders) in 2016. Founded in 1860, the company has paid dividends to policyholders every year since 1868. Its offerings range from life insurance, disability income insurance, annuities, and investments to dental and vision insurance and employee benefits. The company has approximately 9,000 employees and a network of over 2,750 financial representatives in 58 agencies nationwide. For more information about Guardian, please follow Guardian on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.

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It’s Easy To Celebrate Our Hispanic Heritage When You Make It With Real Milk

September 17, 2018

MIAMI, Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanic traditions are passed down through our heritage and customs and most importantly, our delicious cuisine. As a Latina mom, serving nutritious meals for our kids and family is how we show them love. Milk has always been there; our moms gave it to us and their moms gave it to them. Cow’s milk is a simple, wholesome way to help kids get balanced nutrition to help them grow up strong. As a mom’s trusted ally in taste and nutrition, whether served in a glass or included in favorite recipes, you can count on its 9 essential nutrients like protein, calcium, vitamin D and potassium.

Chef Lorena Garcia takes a little spice from here and there to celebrate Hispanic heritage through all of her dishes. One of her favorite ingredients is Milk! Get a taste of Venezuela with these delicious arepas de leche y queso.

Need more ways to celebrate your heritage this month and every month? Visit Fuertesconleche.com for recipe inspiration and tips from experts.

Chef Lorena’s Arepas de Leche y Queso

Yield: 6 portions
1 cup milk
1⁄2 cup water
1 1⁄2 cups of precooked corn flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1⁄2 cup queso blanco (white cheese), shredded

In a mixing bowl whisk together the precooked corn flour and salt.

In another mixing bowl , add milk, water and queso fresco. Slowly add the flour mixture, stirring until well combined. The dough will be loose at first, but the flour will absorb the liquid.

Start to knead the dough in the bowl, and once it becomes soft and does not stick to your hands, after about 5 minutes, the dough is ready to be shaped. (If while kneading, the dough seems too stiff and breaks apart, add a few tablespoons of water; if it is too sticky, add a little more flour).

Divide the dough into equal size balls, and flatten each between your palms into patties about 1/2 – inch thick.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or flat top on medium-low heat. Add the arepas in batches (if your cooking surface is small). The arepas should sizzle as they hit the skillet.

Cook the arepas until they’re golden and have a nice crust, 6 to 8 minutes. Flip them and brown the other side for an additional 6 to 8 minutes. Then cover the arepas and continue to steam them for another 5 minutes.

Serve with a café con leche!

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The Latino Center on Aging, 30th Gala at Pullman Miami Airport Hotel

September 17, 2018

WESTON, Fla., Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — SALUD al dia magazine has the honor of sponsoring this important event. The 2018 Golden Age Award recipients are: Liliam Lopez from SF Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Adriana Cora of La Liga Contra el Cancer; Gus & Lilliam Machado from Gus Machado Family Foundation; Jorge Rodríguez from WWFE La Poderosa; Ana Teri Busse-Arvesu, Senior Advocate for Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Senior Initiative; Carlos Martínez of United HomeCare; Luis De Rosa from the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of South Florida; and Victoria Samuelson of Hallandale Medical Center. The Hon. Josefina Carbonell from Independent Living System (ILS) and María Hidalgo from VITAS Healthcare are the event’s Co-Chairs.

The Banquet promises to be an eventful black tie affair with extensive media coverage. The MC will be Giovanna Drpic from CBS46 News from Atlanta, Georgia.

The Golden Age Awards were established in 1993 in New York and are given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the Latino/Hispanic communities throughout the world. Awards are given for effective leadership, lifetime contributions, public policy initiatives, corporate contributions and community involvement.

This year’s event is sponsored by Chen Senior Medical Center, VITAS Healthcare, Independent Living System, and United HomeCare (List in formation).

The Latino Center on Aging was founded in 1991 to enhance the living conditions of Hispanic elderly through education and advocacy. In South Florida the LCA has developed an intense activity during the past four years by organizing a South Florida Advisory Board, a South Florida Hispanic Coalition for Aging and a monthly radio segment on La Nueva 88.3 FM. In addition, the LCA has organized and implemented five conferences on Latinos and Alzheimer’s in Spanish.

For additional information on LCA and how to contribute, visit: www.lcaflorida.org.

About SALUD al día magazine : this is a fully SPANISH life style health magazine that offers hard-hitting, current and authoritative medical news with individual perspectives for our Hispanic readership, written by medical doctors and health professionals.

We are the Hispanic printed media channel of diffusion for excellence for private and public health organizations.

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Dionisio Gutiérrez Unveils his Plan for a new Guatemala to Paola Hurtado

September 17, 2018

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GUATEMALA CITY, Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a recent interview with Paola Hurtado, Dionisio Gutiérrez, President of the non-profit organization Fundación Libertad y Desarrollo, expounded upon the many issues facing Guatemala, including the changes necessary for Guatemala to achieve economic success and social reform.

Gutiérrez lamented the lack of dialogue that could lead to agreements and promote the reforms that are needed in the long term. “All discussions related to problems occur in civil society forums, but do not take into account an important sector: political parties,” said Gutiérrez. He added, “They give traction to the consensus of society and those who should have leadership and the responsibility to govern and make decisions for the benefit of all, but that does not exist in Guatemala.”

Hurtado and Gutiérrez also discussed how the weakening of political power has turned countries, such as Guatemala, into instruments of crime that favor privileges for drug trafficking and other sectors of society, without seeking solutions to social problems. When asked about how to change the political culture of Guatemala, he responded: “This has to do with the construction of a new culture and that is not easy. It is important to understand that Guatemala urgently needs effective political development. This means developing a strategic plan for discussing the country’s problems and formulating public policies that have continuity in healthcare, education, fiscal policy, infrastructure, social development, poverty and malnutrition.”

Gutiérrez also mentions his return to the media with a new proposal: “We are working on a project that is a contribution for our country; a country that is going through a difficult and complex moment, in which we are seeing a lot of suffering… “

In the coming year, Gutiérrez told Hurtado that he will exercise his civic duty by employing a means of communication that will allow him to reach the people of Guatemala, through interviews, debates and proposals. Along with the Fundación Libertad y Desarrollo team, he will organize activities such as “Citizen Encounters” and forums related to the political process.

SOURCE Fundacion Libertad y Desarrollo

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