Your Game Plan for a Food-Safe Game Day

February 1, 2018

SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Super Bowl^® Sunday is an American tradition and a great way to bring together the three Fs: football, friends, and food. Most Super Bowl^® party menus will include game day essentials like chili, dips, chips and salsa, guacamole, and chicken wings. In fact, it is estimated that 1.35 billion chicken wing portions will be consumed during Super Bowl^® weekend! Sadly, these football favorites are some of the biggest culprits when it comes to foodborne illness (also known as food poisoning) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to remind you to keep your food safe on Game Day.

Tackling Food Safety: Keeping Your Food Safe on Game Day

Did you know that Super Bowl^® Sunday is the second largest day for food consumption after Thanksgiving? Super Bowl^® parties often involve finger foods, a lot of people sharing communal dishes, and treats that are left out for long periods of time—all which can lead to foodborne illness (also known as food poisoning).

Learn more at:
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/BuyStoreServeSafeFood/ucm328131.htm
https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/basics/index.html

The best host wants to make sure that foodborne illness is not invited to the party, so the FDA encourages you to pull out the food safety playbook and follow these simple steps:

CLEAN and wash kitchen surfaces, utensils, and hands before preparing or serving food and wash all produce including produce you plan to peel, such as avocados.

SEPARATE raw meats and poultry (and their juices) from cooked foods and ready-to-eat foods, like fruit and vegetables.

COOK meat and poultry to the right temperature by using a food thermometer.

CHILL cooked and prepared foods if you do not plan to consume them immediately.

FOR SERVING, keep cold foods chilled to 40°F or below and hot foods heated to 140°F or above.

Instead of using large serving bowls, serve chili, guacamole, salsa, and dips in smaller containers, and offer serving spoons and small plates to reduce the opportunity for guests to eat directly from the bowls.
Make several small containers in advance and keep them chilled in the refrigerator or hot in the oven (set at 200-250 °F) until serving time. Replace the serving bowls with fresh ones throughout the party.
Discard any perishable food left out at room temperature for more than two hours and have replacements ready at half time.

Make food safety a priority on game day!

® National Football League

Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540 Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)

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¡Celebra SciGirls!

February 1, 2018

Coming soon to PBS KIDS - a brand new season of SciGirls!

SAINT PAUL, Minn., Feb. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — SciGirls soars into its fourth season on PBS, inspiring bright and curious kids to explore science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. But this new season has a special twist: while still firmly focused on STEM, these six new episodes celebrate the language and culture of the fast-growing and youngest racial/ethnic group in the United States: Hispanics! The brand-new season of the Emmy-winning show debuts February 1, 2018, on PBS KIDS (check local listings) and online at http://pbskids.org/scigirls.

This season’s SciGirls’ bright, relatable, creative girls—not actors—team up with adult female science professionals to solve STEM challenges, improve their communities and make new friends. But in these groundbreaking episodes, the real-life SciGirls and their mentors tackle their STEM adventures in both Spanish and English, honoring their Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Guatemalan, Argentinian, Colombian, Ecuadoran and Salvadoran heritage. Subtitles for both languages are provided, making sure all viewers can join in the STEM learning.

And as always, SciGirls’ brand of STEM learning is all about collaboration, exploration and flat-out fun. Hailing from all over the United States, the bilingual STEM superstars code light-up dance costumes in New York, engineer an urban chicken coop in Colorado, design NASA-inspired water bottles in Texas, explore tree ecology in Puerto Rico, engineer a streamlined process for an Arizona food bank or create a fitness boot camp to promote community health in California. SciGirls’ animated character Izzie is also back, sharing her favorite activities and her Hispanic family’s customs, goals and adventures.

In addition to these high-energy, Spanish-first episodes, the SciGirls educational outreach team is partnering with Hispanic-facing youth organizations nationwide to deliver standards-based bilingual STEM programming to children, families and educators. All outreach resources and activities are in both English and Spanish on the SciGirls CONNECT educators’ website. Kids can check out all bilingual videos, grab great STEM activities and connect with fellow STEM superstars on the SciGirls PBSKids website.

“SciGirls has spent over a decade addressing a challenging reality: girls face greater obstacles to STEM success than their male peers,” said SciGirls episode director Maria Agui Carter. “These barriers are even greater for young Hispanic girls. SciGirls fourth season, with its Spanish-first, culturally responsive approach, is nothing short of groundbreaking.” SciGirls’ Director of Cultural Competency, Alicia Santiago, echoes Agui Carter: “Our research underscores that girls must see STEM role models who mirror their heritage and experiences. In partnership with Hispanic educators, parents and community leaders, SciGirls selected exceptional Hispanic female STEM professionals to inspire and empower this season’s girls—in a language and style that feels uniquely theirs.”

The series that Parenting Magazine calls “cool stuff” is proud to shine a spotlight on our nation’s emerging Hispanic STEM innovators, thinkers and explorers. Whether girls are interested in pursuing STEM studies, becoming future STEM workforce leaders, or just exploring their world, SciGirls’ new bilingual Spanish/English episodes welcome everyone to the fiesta de la ciencia!

SciGirls is produced by Twin Cities PBS, and is made possible by major funding from the National Science Foundation. Additional support is provided by Northrop Grumman, PPG Foundation, The Cargill Foundation and the Donaldson Foundation.

ABOUT TWIN CITIES PBS (TPT)
The mission of TPT is to “enrich lives and strengthen communities through the power of media.” As one of the nation’s leading public media organizations, TPT uses television, digital media and community engagement to advance education, culture and citizenship. Over its 60-plus year history, TPT has been recognized for its innovation and creativity, particularly in STEM media production. Based in St. Paul, MN, TPT is one of the highest rated PBS affiliates in the nation, reaching over 1.3 million people each month through multiple broadcast and online channels. The organization’s particular areas of focus include: the educational readiness of children; serving the needs and unleashing the potential of America’s aging population; engaging a new generation in the power of public media; and being the preferred media partner for organizations that align with our mission to enrich lives and strengthen community. For more information, visit TPT online, follow TPT on Facebook and Twitter

Watch SciGirls on pbskids.org, follow SciGirls on Facebook and @SciGirls on Twitter.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
The National Science Foundation is an independent federal agency that supports education and research across all fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). In addition to providing major support for SciGirls, the NSF supports other science and math programs on PBS and pbskids.org, including DragonflyTV, Peg + Cat, Design Squad Nation and Plum Landing. Visit here for more information on NSF activities.

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AHAA Rebrands Itself as Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing

January 31, 2018

AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing is rebranding as Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing, which will continue to elevate the quality and effectiveness of U.S. marketing by harnessing the power of cultural expertise and impact to drive business results.

FAIRFAX, Va., Jan. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a webinar yesterday, AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing unveiled to its members that it is rebranding itself under a new name: Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing (CMC). “This rebranding is a natural evolution from our founding name, Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies, to AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing and now Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing, as we continue to elevate the quality and effectiveness of U.S. marketing by harnessing the power of cultural expertise and impact to drive business results,” said AHAA Chair Isaac Mizrahi. The transition from AHAA to CMC will be complete by mid-February.

In its 22-year trajectory, AHAA has grown with the ever-changing demographics and marketing environment—from an organization that was founded exclusively to represent Hispanic advertising agencies to a broader coalition representing all marketing disciplines, including agencies, content creators, research companies, consultants and more. This rebrand as CMC reflects the forward evolution of a new American mainstream – one fueled by multicultural ethnicities and the dynamic state of the Hispanic consumer.

“As the lines of multi-ethnic segments and languages continue to blur, marketers must employ a broader definition of culture that includes language, idiosyncrasies, lifestyle and behaviors. That’s why AHAA is taking the next step and rebranding as the Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing, which embraces the next generation of cultural marketing specialists and influences not only its members but also a broader ‘general market’ or mainstream America,” added Mizrahi.

Research has shown that culturally-driven strategies targeted to the appropriate segments create more meaningful engagement leading to increased ROI. Using specialists that have the expertise to leverage cultural insights – and thus ensure campaigns resonate, engage and spur action among multicultural audiences – is the gold standard for marketing. In a world where specialists are celebrated in every aspect of life, CMC reclaims this value to the thousands of marketing professionals with cultural expertise.

With a new web site unveiling today, CMC will retain the same structure and continue its thought leadership in cultural marketing and research with emphasis on Hispanic marketing expertise. The CMC’s strategic directions remain the same:

Elevate the quality, effectiveness and business results of U.S marketing through cultural expertise;
Educate the industry on best-in-class strategies, including impactful research and professional training;
Curate, share and discuss insights-driven and fact-based best practices in our industry to provide the best ROI for our client’s multicultural marketing investments.

In addition, CMC will continue expanding and retaining a diverse membership base, enhancing the value of its benefits and supporting the education and development of industry members. These efforts complement a series of activities planned for 2018 including CMC’s Annual Conference in Los Angeles on June 4-6, its webinars, SmartBrief newsletter, original insights and research and the Council’s own Multicultural Job Center.

For more information, follow the CMC on Facebook and Twitter at @cmchispanic. An updated web site, culturemarketingcouncil.org, will be live in the next few weeks.

About CMC

Founded in 1996 as the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies, the Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing is the national trade organization of all marketing, communications and media firms with trusted Hispanic expertise.

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(Español) Entre en calor con estos consejos de seguridad para el invierno

January 31, 2018

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Hispanic Public Relations Association Announces 2018 Executive Board

January 31, 2018

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) voted to elect Veronica Potes, NBCUniversal, president of the 2018 HPRA Executive Board. Potes has been a part of the organization for more than a decade. Rosemary Ravinal, Univision Communications Inc., will serve as president-elect for 2018.

As the only non-profit association dedicated to Hispanic marketing & communications professionals and those seeking insights into the Hispanic market, HPRA provides professional development tools and resources on the latest trends, issues and best practices in the field.

“After almost 34 years, HPRA continues to be a resource for Hispanic marketers & communicators across the nation,” said Potes. “I am honored to be a part of a group of change agents who volunteer their time to spearhead programming initiatives across the country, helping to create connections and opportunities for our future leaders, HPRA members and the communities we serve.”

In addition to Potes and Ravinal, the HPRA 2018 Executive Board includes:

Treasurer: Lourdes Rodriguez, Saban Community Clinic
Secretary: Margarita Hernandez, Cision
Social Media: Stephen Chavez, Chavez PR ; Mario Flores, Sportivo
Membership: Melissa Smith, Ogilvy; Mayra Ramos-Miro, Red Heels PR
Programming: Maria Amor, Havas FORMULATIN; Daisy Cabrera, PR & Social Media Consultant; Esther-Mireya Tejeda, Entercom Communications
Past Presidents – at large: Yvonne Lorie, ReFresh PR; Antonio Hernandez, ServiceMaster Global Holdings; Andy Checo, Havas FORMULATIN
Local Chapter Presidents: Stephen Chavez, Chavez PR; Yazmine Esparza, Edelman; Erika Sanchez, Braid Communications

In addition to HPRA’s professional development and leadership opportunities, including presence at Hispanicize in April and the AHAA Annual Conference in June, the organization’s local chapters in Los Angeles, New York & Miami offer in-market professional development initiatives and exclusive networking opportunities with top journalists and industry thought leaders.

HPRA’s Annual BRAVO Awards recognize the most innovative, creative, and cultural campaigns across several categories including: technology, food & beverage, healthcare & nutrition, sports, automotive, digital, non-profit and integrated marketing as well as pioneers across the industry and agency landscape. For the fourth consecutive year, BRAVO will be held in New York City.

HPRA also raises scholarship funds for full-time Hispanic college students pursuing a career in PR, advertising or marketing. More than a quarter million dollars in scholarships have been awarded to date.

For more information on HPRA, local chapters, BRAVO Awards and/or the scholarship program, please visit www.hpra-usa.org.

About the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA)
Founded in 1984, the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) is the foremost organization of Hispanic public relations practitioners in the U.S. HPRA is a resource for communications professionals and for individuals seeking Hispanic market expertise. It is dedicated to the recognition and advancement of Hispanics in public relations through year-round programs, professional development seminars and networking. HPRA hosts one of the most anticipated annual events and industry awards: the HPRA Bravo Awards, recognizing the most outstanding campaigns in the marketplace. The national organization aims to meet the professional needs of the growing number of Hispanic PR practitioners, independents and agencies throughout the U.S. HPRA National, its Chapters and those Chapters in formation are paving the way for the next phase of growth and evolution in the PR industry, especially in the Hispanic market space. For more information please visit www.hpra-usa.org.

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(Español) Jorge Volpi, Premio Alfaguara de novela 2018 por Una novela criminal

January 31, 2018

Jorge Volpi, ganador del Premio Alfaguara 2018

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Electrified 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Arrives in Showrooms

January 31, 2018

The 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid begins arriving at Acura dealerships tomorrow, boasting an upgraded user interface and additional in-vehicle technology plus two new exterior colors, Basque Red Pearl II and San Marino Red. Pricing begins at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $52,100 (excluding $995 destination and handling).

TORRANCE, California, Jan. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– The 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid begins arriving at Acura dealerships tomorrow, boasting an upgraded user interface and additional in-vehicle technology plus two new exterior colors, Basque Red Pearl II and San Marino Red. Pricing begins at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP¹) of $52,100 (excluding $995 destination and handling). Distinguishing the Sport Hybrid from the rest of the MDX lineup is the brand’s signature three-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ system, which it shares with the 2018 NSX supercar and RLX Sport Hybrid.

The Acura MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time² and has recently claimed AutoWeb’s 2018 Buyer’s Choice Award for the Luxury SUV category.

The 2018 MDX Sport Hybrid showcases Acura’s Precision Crafted Performance DNA with its 3.0-liter, i-VTEC™ V6 engine and three-motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling-All Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD^®) system. With 321-peak horsepower³ and 289 lb.-ft. total peak torque on tap, the MDX Sport Hybrid is Acura’s most powerful production SUV ever built. And, despite turning out 30 additional horsepower and a 45 percent higher EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally-powered MDX SH-AWD, the MDX Sport Hybrid carries a nominal premium of only $1,500 over the conventional MDX SH-AWD^®.

Two feature-rich model grades are offered: MDX Sport Hybrid with Technology Package and the MDX Sport Hybrid with Advance Package. Both grades feature unique interior trim, stainless steel sport pedals and wood interior accents. Technology Package models include seating for seven, while the range-topping Advance Package features a 6-passenger interior with second-row captain’s chairs and a large second-row center console in place of a three-person bench seat.

2018 MDX Sport Hybrid Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings
Trim	MSRP	MSRP Including $995 Destination Charge	EPA MPG Rating⁴ City/Highway/Combined
MDX Sport Hybrid with Technology Package	$52,100	$53,095	26 / 27 / 27
MDX Sport Hybrid with Advance Package	$58,150	$59,145	26 / 27 / 27

What’s new for 2018?
The MDX Sport Hybrid can be had in eight exterior paint colors including two new choices: Basque Red Pearl II for Technology models and San Marino Red for Advance versions. All models also feature a redesigned dual-screen user interface (ODMD 2.0), with more intuitive menus and command structures complemented by a new 7-inch capacitive touchscreen (previously resistive type) with 30-percent faster response times. Topping it all off is standard Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration.

Every MDX Sport Hybrid is equipped with the AcuraWatch™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies. The contents of which include:

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS)
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

The 2018 MDX Sport Hybrid is now manufactured exclusively in East Liberty, Ohio using domestic and globally-sourced parts.

Key Features

Three-motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD^® powertrain
3.0-liter, i-VTEC V-6 engine
7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7DCT)
4-mode Integrated Dynamics System with SPORT+ mode
Active Dampers
Electric Servo Brake System
Exclusive interior trim
Body-color lower side sills and front/rear skid garnishes
SH-AWD badge on rear and Hybrid badges on front fenders

For More Information
Additional media information including pricing, features and high-resolution photography is available at acuranews.com/channels/acura-automobiles. Consumer information is available at www.acura.com. Follow Acura on social media at acura.us/SocialChannels.

About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, representing the original values of the Acura brand – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability.

The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium, luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar as a pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.

¹ MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) excluding tax, license, registration, $995 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² Based on cumulative total sales data for all 3-row luxury SUVs in the industry from 1980-2017 calendar year to date August.
³ Combined system horsepower as measured by the peak, concurrent output of the three electric motors and gasoline engine.
⁴ Based on 2018 EPA mileage ratings; Use for comparison purposes only; Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.

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Sprint and Prince Royce Announce Winners from #LiveUnlimited The Dreams Academy Inaugural Contest

January 31, 2018

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, Jan. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sprint (NYSE: S) and Prince Royce announced today Amanda da Silva de Almeida as the grand prize winner of #LiveUnlimited The Dreams Academy music contest. Amanda from Roselle, New Jersey, will receive $10,000, a one-on-one mentorship session with Prince Royce and a writing and recording session with producers Jean Rodriguez and Danny Flores from COASTCITY. Runners-up David Mejorado from El Paso, Texas and Luis Fabian Lara from Casa Grande, Arizona, will each receive $5,000.

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Last December, Sprint and Prince Royce teamed up to launch the first phase of #LiveUnlimited The Dreams Academy. The program provides aspiring artists and innovators resources – including grants and mentorship opportunities – to pursue their ambitions.

The first contest encouraged musical artists and bands to submit a video entry showcasing their talent. Aspiring artists nationwide submitted personal videos to enter the contest. The public helped narrow down the top-10 finalists by voting for their favorite, and from those top-10 finalists Prince Royce and Sprint selected the grand-prize winner and two runners-up.

“It was an honor for me to help select the winners as it was a moment to pay it forward to aspiring, talented artists who are full of determination and share a passion for music,” said Prince Royce. “It’s been a nostalgic experience teaming up with the brand that helped ignite my career and wants to do the same for others in our community!”

“Congratulations to all of our winners,” said Alberto Lorente, Vice President of Multicultural Marketing at Sprint. “The caliber of talent from the aspiring artists was so impressive, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this amazing program as we meet and help exceptional community members pursue their dreams.”

Additional categories within the program will be added in the coming months and may include such topics as technology, entrepreneurship and community activism.

Make sure to visit sprint.com/dreams or follow @SprintLatino on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates on #LiveUnlimited The Dreams Academy program.

GRAND-PRIZE WINNER
Amanda da Silva de Almeida from Roselle, NJ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vXaOKb8ZQE

Amanda is originally from Brazil and her passion and love for music doesn’t stop at singing. She writes her own music and plays the keyboard and guitar. At 13 years old, she won her first talent show by performing a song she wrote herself. The recognition inspired her to pursue music and share her personal stories with the world.

She is currently in her last semester at Kean University, Union, New Jersey, and she plans to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology.

RUNNERS-UP
David Mejorado from El Paso, TX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TIrvqaDHAE

David Mejorado has a dream of becoming a recording artist that will inspire others as an example that anything is possible when you believe and persist without limits. Over the past year, he’s released two singles “Alguien Más” and “No Quiero Saber” and is currently working to record a new demo.

Luis Fabián Lara from Casa Grande, Arizona
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myhN90kIZxs

For Luis Fabián Lara, music is in his blood as he comes from a family of musicians. He is currently a student that continues to make time for music because being on stage and creating music makes him feel free and closer to one day paying it forward for another aspiring artist.

About Sprint
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company that creates more and better ways to connect its customers to the things they care about most. Sprint served 54 million connections as of Sept. 30, 2017, and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; leading no-contract brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

About Prince Royce
In the past 7 years, multi-platinum award-winning, singer and songwriter Prince Royce has become a bonafide Latin superstar, scoring 15 number one radio hits, 22 Latin Billboard Awards, 19 Premio lo Nuestro Awards (Univision), 19 Premios Juventud Awards (Univision), 6 Latin AMAs, and 11 Latin Grammy nominations.

Royce has a massive fan base with more than 2 billion streams online, over 45 million followers on social media and he has sold out some of the most prestigious venues in Latin America and the US.

His latest album, FIVE, was released in February 2017 and is Royce’s fifth career album. The record debuted at #1 on Billboards Latin Albums chart and earned Royce the highest first-week sales of any Latin album in the two years prior to the release. The production, was preceded by four hit singles, “Culpa al Corazón”, “La Carretera”, “Moneda”, “Deja vu” and includes a plethora of wonderful collaborations with Shakira, Zendaya, Chris Brown, SpiffTV, Farruko, Gente de Zona, Gerardo Ortíz and Arturo Sandoval. The album has been certified Double Platinum by the RIAA in the United States and has garnered multiple international certifications. FIVE, made the Top Latin Albums list at Billboard’s coveted end of year issue and Billboard also named Royce one of the Top Latin Artists of 2017.

Some of his other creative collaborations include: Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Snoop Dogg, Pitbull, Thalia, Maná, Daddy Yankee, among others. Prince Royce has also started to purse his acting career and co-starred as Peter in the Fox Live musical broadcast of “The Passion” in 2016 and was part of the cast of Hulu’s hit series, “East Los High”. 2017 also brought other accolades including his induction into the Bronx Hall of Fame and running the New York City Marathon to raise funds and awareness or education in public schools and kidney disease.

Follow Prince Royce:
www.princeroyce.com
www.facebook.com/princeroyce
www.twitter.com/princeroyce
www.instagram.com/princeroyce
www.youtube.com/PrinceRoyceVEVO

About COASTCITY
Coastal vibes with a city attitude. That’s probably the best way to describe the essence of COASTCITY. The Grammy nominated artist-production duo is comprised of Jean Rodríguez and Danny Flores, two talented and multi-faceted musicians who created an avant-garde bilingual musical project known as COASTCITY.

While working together on Jean’s third studio album, Rodríguez and Flores realized what they were creating was simply magic. It was then they decided to put Jean’s album on hold and embark on a joint musical venture establishing themselves as a production-artist duo. Creating their own musical lane, both lyrically and through a fresh and innovative sound, they created a new genre and coined the term “soul caribeño” (Caribbean soul) to describe their music. Dubbed the “Latino N.E.R.D.”, individually and/or together COASTCITY has worked with renowned artists such as: Beyoncé, Shakira, Luis Fonsi, J Balvin, Marc Anthony, Prince Royce, Chris Brown, Juanes, TreySongz, and Yandel, amongst others.

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New CVS Health Poll Reveals That A Majority of U.S. Women Are Unaware of Their Personal Risk for Heart Disease

January 31, 2018

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Jan. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Results from a new national poll, commissioned by CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), reveal that while American women are increasingly aware of the dangers of heart disease and recognize it as the #1 killer of women, few acknowledge their personal risk factors that contribute to heart disease. The poll was conducted as part of CVS Health’s continued support of the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement that calls upon women to come together to take action in the fight against heart disease and stroke.

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The poll showed that nearly all women (92%) agree heart-related conditions are a serious issue in the U.S., and a plurality (45%) identify heart disease as the leading cause of death among women versus other causes. However, this poll also showed that just 18 percent of women consider heart disease to be the greatest health problem facing Americans today and the majority of American women are unaware of their status for factors that could increase their risk of heart disease, including cholesterol levels (57%), blood sugar (58%), Body Mass Index (BMI) (61%), or waist circumference (62%).

“This data reinforces what we’ve known for some time – that there is still a great need for more awareness and, particularly, action when it comes to prevention of heart disease in women,” said Suzanne Steinbaum, D.O., a preventive cardiologist from New York and a national Go Red For Women volunteer. “Some risk factors, like age, gender and family history are, unfortunately, out of women’s control, but others – blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI – can be treated or managed. Now is the time for women to take control of their health, and knowing their numbers is a great place to start.”

The results of the national survey of 1,141 adult women (18+) conducted online by Morning Consult on behalf of CVS Health in January 2018 and released to coincide with American Heart Month, also found heart-related conditions are prevalent among women in the U.S., with more than one in three women (37%) saying they have heart-related conditions such as high cholesterol, hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, history of stroke or a heart defect.

According to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, heart disease is the leading killer among women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year, or one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, about 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases can be prevented through education and lifestyle changes.

The poll results reemphasize the need to increase awareness of cardiovascular disease, the importance of knowing your numbers, as well as the actions women can take to improve their overall health. Women can start by learning their personal health numbers and having a conversation with their health care professionals, including their local pharmacist.

According to the survey results, 64 percent of women say pharmacists play a role in managing heart health, but few (15%) say they have asked their pharmacist questions about heart health or about the heart medications they are taking (36%). Of those who had questions about their heart medications, 70 percent say they found their pharmacist to be very helpful.

“These survey results offer significant insights into how women across the country perceive heart disease prevalence and the importance of proactive care,” said Troyen A. Brennan, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Medical Officer, CVS Health. “Together with the American Heart Association, we encourage more women to talk with their health care providers or pharmacists about their risks for heart disease and how to take actions now that will minimize future risk.”

CVS Health is a national sponsor of Go Red For Women, the American Heart Association’s movement that advocates for more research and swifter action for women’s heart health. As part of its support, CVS Health helps to fund important life-saving cardiovascular research and provides heart healthy screenings across its MinuteClinic network of retail medical clinics.

The full set of survey results is available at www.cvshealth.com/hearthealthsurvey.

Survey Methodology

This survey was conducted online within the United States between January 11-14, 2018 among a sample of 1,141 adult women aged 18+ by Morning Consult on behalf of CVS Health. Results from the survey have a margin of error of ±3%.

About CVS Health

CVS Health is a pharmacy innovation company helping people on their path to better health. Through its more than 9,700 retail locations, more than 1,100 walk-in medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with nearly 90 million plan members, a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving more than one million patients per year, expanding specialty pharmacy services, and a leading stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, the company enables people, businesses and communities to manage health in more affordable and effective ways. This unique integrated model increases access to quality care, delivers better health outcomes and lowers overall health care costs. Find more information about how CVS Health is shaping the future of health at https://www.cvshealth.com.

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The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) Supports Dreamers

January 30, 2018

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) strongly supports a legislative path to permanent legal status in the United States for the “Dreamers” (including DACA beneficiaries) – individuals who were brought to the U.S. as children by decision of their parents.

CHLI reaffirms its position from September 12, 2013, that an earned legalization process is the most reasonable way to address undocumented persons currently in the United States. CHLI supports a path to legalization for the millions of undocumented immigrants who are forced to live in the shadows of our society.

CHLI also supports Congressional action on other important aspects of our immigration system, such as reforming the selection criteria for the visa system. For example, CHLI believes all efforts should be made to expedite the transition to permanent legal status of qualified foreign undergraduate and graduate students studying in the United States who seek such status. We believe an expanded H-1B, L-1, and EB visa program for professionals and highly skilled workers, and H-2B temporary visas that support seasonal industries and small businesses are critical to our national economy. CHLI further believes that improving the efficiency of the agricultural worker visa program (H-2A) will allow the U.S. to maintain a reliable agricultural workforce.

CHLI also supports efforts to improve and modernize U.S. border security. CHLI believes that delays, backlogs, and disruptions in the immigration and border management systems that impede the movement of people and legitimate cargo across U.S. borders must be addressed, and enforcement targeting human trafficking, drug smuggling, terrorism and counterfeit goods across U.S. borders is key to maintaining U.S. security and prosperity.

About CHLI: The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) is the premier organization founded by Members of Congress and corporate leaders to advance the Hispanic community’s economic progress with a focus on social responsibility and global competitiveness. Founded in 2003, CHLI is a 501(c)3 non-profit and non-partisan organization. CHLI is dedicated to fostering a broad awareness of the diversity of thought, heritage, interests, and views of Americans of Hispanic and Portuguese descent.

Contact: Mary Ann Gomez Orta
Telephone: 202-841-0957
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.chli.org

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