Target Reveals Deep Black Friday Discounts

November 6, 2017

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today revealed its Black Friday ad, available at Target.com/BlackFriday, including the lowest prices ever on some of the hottest gifts and must-have products of the holidays. Guests will have several opportunities to shop Black Friday deals leading up to Thanksgiving, when stores will be open from 6 p.m. to midnight, with nearly all deals available on Target.com early that same day.

“When you consider the breadth of our Black Friday offers, guests can save more across Target than any other time of the year, with literally thousands of deals to choose from,” said Mark Tritton, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target. “Beyond the big shopping event, guests can feel confident they’ll find incredible value at Target whether they shop online or at one of our more than 1,800 stores. With low prices in every department, as well as sales like Cyber Monday and our new Weekend Deals, we’ll offer a steady stream of deals throughout the season.”

“We know that shopping Black Friday deals at Target is an annual tradition for many of our guests across the country,” said Janna Potts, executive vice president and chief stores officer, Target. “Our hours for this year ensure we’re ready with great deals for those guests who want to shop following their Thanksgiving dinner, while also giving our teams a chance to recharge and prepare our stores before we open on Friday to greet guests with even more holiday savings.”

Black Friday savings begin today with Target's popular Preview Sale

Black Friday Preview Sale, Nov. 6
Black Friday savings begin today with the retailer’s popular Preview Sale. For the fourth year in a row, guests can get a jump start on holiday shopping with select Black Friday deals across toys, electronics, entertainment and more. New this year, discounts will be applied automatically at checkout, with no coupon or codes required, making saving quicker and easier for guests. Guests can view the Preview Sale deals at Target.com/BlackFriday. Deals are available in all stores until close and Target.com until 11:59 p.m. PST on Nov. 6.

Early Access and Black Friday Weekend, Nov. 22 – Nov. 25
New this year, on Wednesday, Nov. 22, Target will make more than 100 Black Friday deals available on Target.com for REDcard holders only through its Early Access sale. This is the most Black Friday deals the retailer has ever made available before Thanksgiving. The sale for REDcard holders will start early the morning of Nov. 22. As always, guests who shop with a REDcard receive 5 percent savings on nearly all items.

All guests can shop Target’s Black Friday deals on Target.com early the morning of Thanksgiving or when stores open at 6 p.m. Guests will receive free shipping on all orders, with no minimum purchase. In addition, the retailer is making more Black Friday deals eligible for Order Pickup than ever for guests who want to buy online and pickup in a store. For the fourth year in a row, Target stores will open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving, one of the busiest shopping days of the year, and this year, stores will close at midnight. These new hours will accommodate guests who make Black Friday shopping part of their Thanksgiving tradition, and reflect when the retailer has seen the most shopping in stores for the past several years.

The retailer will once again have designated team members serving as line service ambassadors to direct guests, answer questions and distribute tickets for select doorbusters. Guests can easily locate deals with clear signing in stores and via the Target app.

As part of its Black Friday sale, Target is offering the lowest prices ever on select items. Top deals include:

13 TVs under $300 and the lowest price ever on a 55″ TV, Westinghouse 55″ UHD TV for $249.99.
Lowest price ever on Xbox One S and PlayStation 4 consoles.

Xbox One S 500GB console, $189.99 with a $25 Target GiftCard, giving guests $115 in total value (Reg. $279.99).
Sony PlayStation 4 1TB console, $199.99, giving guests $100 in savings (Reg. $299.99).

Nearly 1,000 toys under $10 and 2,000 under $20, including the popular 3-foot stuffed bear (in stores only) and PAW Patrol Mission Cruiser playset.
KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus 4.5qt Stand Mixer, $249.99, giving guests $100 in savings (Reg. $349.99).
Buy one, get one 50 percent off on hundreds of beauty gift sets—the most beauty sets the retailer has ever offered on sale.
Some of the lowest prices of the season on brands like A New Day and Goodfellow & Co, with sweaters and fleeces for the family starting at just $10.

Black Friday savings will continue on Friday, Nov. 24, when Target will open at 6 a.m. For the first time, guests who spend $50 in stores or on Target.com on Friday, Nov. 24, will receive a coupon for 20 percent off a future shopping visit that can be redeemed between Nov. 28 and Dec. 10.

Holiday Hours, Staffing and More Ways to Save
Target invests in its team members and values the individuals who come together as a team to serve its guests. In October, the company announced a minimum wage increase to $11 an hour for all team members, including thousands of team members hired for the holidays. During the holiday season, Target works closely with its team members to understand scheduling preferences and compensates all hourly team members who work on national holidays, including Thanksgiving, with pay equal to time-and-a-half their hourly rate. Also, all hourly team members who work certain shifts on Thanksgiving, Black Friday and the weekends leading up to Christmas will receive additional compensation on top of premium holiday pay. This holiday pay is an investment in Target’s team and the elevated experience they provide to Target guests during the holiday season. Target’s extended hours for the holidays include:

Nov. 23: All stores open at 6 p.m. and close at midnight
Nov. 24: All stores open at 6 a.m. and close at 10, 11 p.m. or midnight
Nov. 25: All stores open at the regular time of 7 or 8 a.m. and close at 10, 11 p.m. or midnight
Nov. 26: All stores open at the regular time of 7 or 8 a.m. and close at 10, 11 p.m. or midnight
Dec. 17-23: All stores open at 7 a.m. and close at midnight
Dec. 24: All stores open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 or 11 p.m.
Dec. 25: All stores closed
Dec. 26: All stores open at 7 a.m. and close at 10, 11 p.m. or midnight
Dec. 31: All stores open at regular time of 7 or 8 a.m. and close at 9 or 10 p.m.

The savings will continue after Black Friday. Guests will find deep discounts on Target.com on Cyber Monday and beyond, which will be shared at a later date, as well as new Weekend Deals, offered through December. Details about upcoming Weekend Deals can be viewed throughout the season at A Bullseye View beginning Wednesday, Nov. 8.

About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at 1,828 stores and at Target.com. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. For more information, visit Target.com/Pressroom. For a behind-the-scenes look at Target, visit Target.com/abullseyeview or follow @TargetNews on Twitter.

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Alaska Airlines starts nonstop service between San Diego and Mexico City

November 6, 2017

Alaska Airlines now has four nonstop flights from California to the City of Palaces.

SEATTLE, Nov. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alaska Airlines today begins nonstop service between San Diego and Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport. San Diego is the third West Coast city to see nonstop service to Mexico’s largest metropolitan city with Los Angeles and San Francisco added in August 2017. With more than 100 flights a week to Mexico from California, Alaska Airlines offers California flyers more flight options to Mexico than any other U.S. carrier.

“Alaska continues the most significant network expansion in the company’s 85-year history, with the addition of nonstop service between Mexico City and San Diego,” said John Kirby, Alaska’s vice president of capacity planning. “Mexico City is a leading global cultural and financial center, and we’re pleased to offer our guests another convenient, cost-effective option to get there from Southern California.”

“This is great news for our city,” said San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer. “By providing nonstop service from San Diego to Mexico City, we are creating more opportunities to promote our shared interests, attract foreign investment and increase tourism. This new direct flight is another exciting step forward that will strengthen ties with our neighbors in Mexico.”

The year-round, nonstop service marks the ninth destination Alaska serves to Mexico. Other destinations with service from California include Cancun, Ixtapa/Zihuantanejo, Loreto, Los Cabos, Manzanillo, Mazatlán, Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. Alaska began flying to Mexico in 1988.

“We are excited to have this important connection between San Diego and Mexico City, and we are grateful to Alaska Airlines for being such a terrific air service partner, ” said Kim Becker, president/CEO of San Diego International Airport. “With this flight, SAN is proud to offer nonstop service to 10 international markets.”

Flight Schedule:

Start Date	City Pair	Departure	Arrival	Aircraft	Frequency
Nov 6	San Diego-Mexico City	7:05 a.m.	12:50 p.m.	E-175	Daily
Nov 6	Mexico City-San Diego	7:25 p.m.	9:37 p.m.	E-175	Daily

The Mexico City flights will utilize Embraer 175 aircraft operated by SkyWest Airlines. Onboard, guests will enjoy Alaska’s award-winning service, along with features to help make the most of their flight. Alaska Beyond Entertainment offers over 200 free movies and TV shows direct to customers’ own devices. Other onboard amenities include a selection of food and beverage inspired by local chefs, custom leather seats with adjustable headrests and power outlets in the first class cabin.

“I congratulate Alaska Airlines for providing a new opportunity for business and leisure travelers to experience the many culinary, artistic and historical landmarks in Mexico City and throughout our country. San Diegans and Mexican nationals, as part of the vibrant Cali–Baja region, will enjoy this convenient connection,” said Marcela Celorio, consul general of Mexico in San Diego.

To purchase tickets on Alaska Airlines, visit www.alaskaair.com to find great savings, or call 1-800-ALASKAAIR (800-252-7522 for Hearing & Speech Impaired (TTY): Dial 711 for Relay Services).

Editor’s note: High definition b-roll of Alaska Airlines aircraft can be downloaded at https://newsroom.alaskaair.com/multimedia.

Alaska Airlines, together with Virgin America and its regional partners, flies 40 million guests a year to more than 115 destinations with an average of 1,200 daily flights across the United States and to Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica and Cuba. With Alaska and Alaska Global Partners, guests can earn and redeem miles on flights to more than 900 destinations worldwide. Alaska Airlines ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Traditional Carriers in North America” in the J.D. Power North America Satisfaction Study for 10 consecutive years from 2008 to 2017. Learn more about Alaska’s award-winning service at newsroom.alaskaair.com and blog.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines, Virgin America and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Alaska Airlines continues to expand with the addition of nonstop service between San Diego and Mexico City.

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Whitefish Energy Statement On First Month’s Progress

November 3, 2017

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Whitefish Energy today issued the following statement:

Nov. 2 marked the one month anniversary of Whitefish Energy’s work to restore power in Puerto Rico. After Hurricane Maria’s category five winds left the island without a functioning electrical grid, Whitefish Energy was tasked with rapidly mobilizing resources to the island to begin the repair — starting with the system’s “backbone,” the transmission lines and towers, many of which were located in the mountains of Puerto Rico’s rugged interior. Whitefish was also tasked with mobilizing workers to help repair the distribution system that would begin the process of restoring service to homes, buildings and other end-users as critical transmission assets were brought online.

Whitefish Energy’s efforts have included clearing access roads, clearing rights-of-way, excavation, and helicopter airlifts of manpower and equipment to enable access to the towers and transmission lines needing repair. This represented a large mobilization and utilization of civil clearing and construction assets before the work directly on the transmission lines was possible. Once access to rights-of-way and helicopter landing zones were established, work on lines was able to begin.

Since Whitefish Energy’s work began on Oct. 2, the company has brought 350 linemen to the island to work on the restoration project, along with more than 600 pieces and 5 million pounds of equipment, including power line equipment, cranes and excavators, as well as five helicopters. The team’s accomplishments include:

Electrical

Restoration of transmission lines and towers, including:

More than 10 miles from Cambalache transmission center to Manati (line 50100).
More than 20 miles from Manati to Bayamon transmission center (line 50200).
Six towers replaced and 58 towers repaired with helicopter airlift and heavy equipment.
Work continues on a historically abandoned line in the south-central part of the island. More than 20 towers are being dismantled and repurposed to replace damaged or destroyed towers on other parts of the island.

Distribution

Line 3000 – Completed a critical 38kv distribution line from San Juan to Caguas and are continuing the section from Caguas to Juntos.
Nearly complete with the distribution lines in this neighborhood and surrounding areas of San Juan. Whitefish is expected to have the area ready for PREPA to energize in the coming days.

Access / Civil

Under normal circumstances, rights-of-way would be routinely cleared to provide access to transmission infrastructure.

Budgetary constraints have curtailed rights-of-way maintenance since 1996, meaning that in some areas, the right-of-way may be indistinguishable from the surrounding forest.

For example:

A half-mile by 16-foot wide path of 10-foot trees near the Cambalache transmission center was cleared by hand and small equipment while heavier equipment was in transit. A half-mile by 16-foot wide path of 30-foot trees and a one-mile by 10-foot stretch of 20-foot trees had to be cleared in two sections along line 50100 east of Manati.
Three additional rights-of-way west of Manati were cleared that totaled nearly two miles of overgrown heavy bush, vegetation and 15-foot trees.

Impact to Date

Whitefish repairs have resulted in the restoration of power to areas surrounding San Juan for more than 500,000 people, including hospitals, homes, businesses and industrial centers—all critical to the island’s recovery.

Current Work

Crews are completing assigned work on 230 kV transmission lines 50900 and 51000, which run from south to north over the central mountains. These areas involve high elevation, difficult terrain and limited access. Tasks underway involve replacement of 38 towers and the repair of 25 more, subject to ground inspections of the sites only accessible from the air so far.

Media Contact:
Chris Chiames
[email protected]

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Le-Vel Thinks Pink

November 3, 2017

Le-Vel Brands, LLC, the world leader in human nutritional innovation, has presented the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) with a donation from the proceeds of its limited-edition NBCF Derma Fusion Technology (DFT) DUO, of which $5 from every purchase in October was earmarked for the NBCF.

DALLAS, Nov. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Le-Vel Brands, LLC, the world leader in human nutritional innovation, has presented the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) with a donation from the proceeds of its limited-edition NBCF Derma Fusion Technology (DFT) DUO, of which $5 from every purchase in October was earmarked for the NBCF. This is the third consecutive year that Le-Vel has partnered with NBCF to promote breast cancer awareness; the company has donated more than $730,000 in total to NBCF during the last three years.

Founded in 1991 by breast cancer survivor Janelle Hail, NBCF maintains a steadfast mission to provide help and inspire hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services. The organization has received the highest rating of four stars by Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator, for 12 years.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, but thanks to better screening and early detection, along with increased awareness and continually improving treatment options, death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1990. Since its inception, NBCF has been dedicated to providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services.

“Since 2015, Le-Vel has helped NBCF provide thousands of mammograms and patient navigation services for women in need. The donations have also allowed us to provide breast health education and early detection services in communities across America. We could not do this without partners like Le-Vel,” says Janelle Hail, Founder and CEO of NBCF.

According to NBCF statistics, one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, making the disease the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among women. Each year, it is estimated that more than 252,710 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and more than 40,500 will die. On average, every two minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, and one woman will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes.

Despite these alarming numbers, there is hope. More than 3.3 million breast cancer survivors are alive in the United States today – and that’s largely due to early detection and education. NBCF provides free mammograms to women in all 50 states through its network of hospitals, and offers other free services all aimed at empowering women to take control of their health.

“The National Breast Cancer Foundation works tirelessly on behalf of women’s health. At Le-Vel, we share that passion. We’re absolutely dedicated to doing whatever we can to champion the cause and encourage women everywhere to educate and empower themselves,” says Le-Vel Co-CEO, Co-Founder and Co-Owner Paul Gravette.

Le-Vel’s Derma Fusion Technology, or DFT, is part of a simple three-step regimen called THRIVE, designed to help people of all ages live healthier, more active, fuller lives. The first of its kind, the DFT time-released delivery system infuses the skin, or derma, with Le-Vel’s unique THRIVE Lifestyle Formula. Used in tandem with THRIVE Premium Lifestyle Shake and THRIVE Premium Lifestyle Capsules, THRIVE helps people recapture their well-being and reach peak physical and mental levels through weight management, digestive support, healthy joint function and lean muscle support, among other benefits. DFT DUO is the company’s first product focusing primarily on weight management and includes a dual application, enhanced formula concentration with significantly greater absorption. In conjunction with NBCF DFT DUO, Le-Vel’s #thrive4pink campaign in October supports its efforts to promote breast cancer awareness.

“This is a disease that affects everyone – individuals and families – and it’s touched many of our Brand Promoters and customers directly. The more we can support the National Breast Cancer Foundation in its efforts to spread the word, provide support and better educate people about breast cancer, the more lives we can impact or even help save,” says Le-Vel Co-CEO, Co-Founder and Co-Owner Jason Camper. “Le-Vel is deeply honored to champion the NBCF’s continued efforts to find a cure, and we look forward to the day when every breast cancer story has a happy ending.”

About Le-Vel
Founded in 2012 by Jason Camper and Paul Gravette, Le-Vel formulates and sells nutritional/health and wellness products and is the only health and wellness company that uses cloud-based technology for its day-to-day operations. Le-Vel’s cloud-based infrastructure enables the company to keep overhead to a minimum while increasing commissions to its independent Brand Promoters and putting more money into the THRIVE product line. Le-Vel products include DFT, Thrive Premium Lifestyle Capsules, THRIVE Premium Lifestyle Mix, THRIVE Kids, Activate, Boost, Balance, Black Label, Thrive Café, DFT DUO, FORM, Move, Rest and Pure. Le-Vel has more than 7 million Customer and Brand Promoter accounts, currently ships within the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Mexico and exceeded $450 million in revenue in 2016. Le-Vel received Direct Selling News’ Bravo Growth Award in 2016 in recognition for its extraordinary year-over-year growth – the largest in the world in direct sales. For the past two years, the company has also been named to the DSN Global 100 (ranking #44 this year), an exclusive ranking of the top revenue-generating companies in the worldwide direct selling industry. For more information about Le-Vel, visit le-vel.com.

About National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.®
Recognized as one of the leading breast cancer organizations in the world, National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Helping Women Now® by providing early detection, education and support services to those affected by breast cancer. A recipient of Charity Navigator’s highest 4-star rating for twelve years, NBCF provides support through their National Mammography Program, Patient Navigation, Beyond The Shock®, breast health education, and research programs. For more information, please visit www.nbcf.org.

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Couple Donates Wedding Venue to Hurricane Hearts event to Raise Funds for Victims of Hurricanes Irma and Maria

November 3, 2017

MIAMI, Nov. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Long Island couple Michael Posillico and Sheila Sullivan will forgo their wedding reception next Saturday and instead host the debut event of Hurricane Hearts, a movement dedicated to providing aid to those affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

The couple decided to postpone their wedding following the devastation caused by the hurricanes in order to donate their venue at SLS Hotel South Beach toward humanitarian relief efforts being conducted through non-profit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM).

“Michael and I share a passion for helping others. We are blessed to have found the happiness we have and believe it is our responsibility to give back to those that have suffered such great loss,” said Sullivan.

“We felt that donating our wedding reception venue was an obvious opportunity to do some real good,” said Posillico. “Our hearts are connected in our passion to serve, which is why we decided to name this movement Hurricane Hearts. We know that GEM is making sure Irma and Maria victims get the aid they deserve, and Sheila and I are proud to have them partner in this event.”

The couple connected with GEM to ensure aid is delivered quickly and effectively, as GEM’s efforts currently are solely dedicated toward providing aid to victims of the back-to-back hurricanes in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Through GEM’s efforts, 10 million pounds of aid have been marshaled and approximately four million pounds of aid have been shipped out in the last month on 54 privately chartered planes.

Over 90-percent of the funds raised with Hurricane Hearts will go toward shipping costs to ensure aid is delivered most quickly to those in need.

The Hurricane Hearts launch event will be co-hosted by Michael Posillico and Sheila Sullivan along with GEM Founder Michael Capponi. Taking place at SLS Hotel South Beach, the evening will include a three-hour open bar. Music will be provided by Miami’s DJ Irie and celebrities including Robert Avellanet from Puerto Rican band Menudo will be in attendance.

The Hurricane Hearts fundraiser will be held between Clyde and the pool deck at SLS South Beach on Saturday, November 11^th, 2017 from 8:30 p.m. — 11:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets visit https://hurricanehearts1111.com/. Tickets also may be purchased at the door.

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Pixar Pier Opens in Summer 2018 with New Incredicoaster, Inspired by ‘The Incredibles,’ at Disney California Adventure Park

November 2, 2017

PIXAR PIER (ANAHEIM, Calif.) -Summer 2018 will bring a transformed land when Pixar Pier opens for guests to experience at Disney California Adventure park, featuring the new Incredicoaster inspired by Disney•Pixar’s “The Incredibles.” This artist concept illustrates the four new neighborhoods that will represent beloved Pixar stories in this permanent land of Pixar Pier.

ANAHEIM, California, Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The wonderful worlds of Pixar will get a new home at Disney California Adventure Park when Pixar Pier opens in summer 2018, transforming the area that is now Paradise Pier with the thrilling, new Incredicoaster, four new imaginative neighborhoods, plus entertainment, themed food and beverage, and merchandise. Guests will experience Pixar stories and characters in incredible new ways on this seaside waterfront at the Disneyland Resort.

Pixar Pier, a permanent land along the southern shore of Paradise Bay, will debut during Pixar Fest, a limited-time event that begins April 13, 2018. As a new land, Pixar Pier will introduce the exciting new Incredicoaster plus four whimsical neighborhoods where guests step into beloved Pixar stories.

The first neighborhood is inspired by Disney·Pixar’s “The Incredibles” and it will open in summer 2018 with the Incredicoaster. Permanently transformed from the attraction that is now California Screamin’, Incredicoaster will invite guests into a mid-century-modern-style loading area where they board vehicles with a distinctive, new look. New character moments, new scenes and special effects, and an exciting musical score will connect the attraction’s story to Pixar’s “The Incredibles 2,” which opens in theaters June 14, 2018.

The neighborhood inspired by Disney•Pixar’s “Toy Story” will be developed around the popular Toy Story Mania! attraction. Another new neighborhood, inspired by Disney•Pixar’s “Inside Out,” will debut a new family-friendly attraction that’s scheduled to open at a later date.

A fourth new neighborhood will celebrate a collection of guest-favorite Pixar stories. Mickey’s Fun Wheel will be themed with a new look and each of the 24 gondolas will showcase a different Pixar character. The iconic face of Mickey Mouse will continue to beam happiness across the Paradise Bay side of the wheel. At the Games of the Boardwalk, which currently includes a game called Bullseye Stallion Stampede, guests will find that all the midway games will be inspired by Pixar characters. New games are expected to include characters from “A Bug’s Life,” “La Luna” and “WALL·E.”

The remaining areas of the original Paradise Pier – including Paradise Gardens, Silly Symphony Swings, Jumping Jellyfish, Goofy’s Sky School, Golden Zephyr and The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Undersea Adventure – will become a new land called Paradise Park.

The opening of Pixar Pier will add to the fun of Pixar Fest, a celebration of friendship that begins April 13, 2018. Pixar Fest will include the new fireworks show, “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular;” the return of “Pixar Play Parade,” appearing for the first time at Disneyland Park; the return of “Paint the Night,” performing this time at Disney California Adventure, and new elements added to each of those parades. In addition, guests will find friends from Disney•Pixar films, creatively themed food and beverage items and merchandise that’s exclusive to Pixar Fest.

All of these exciting changes add to the many existing experiences that feature Pixar characters and stories. These include Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and Cars Land.

About the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, 973-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” theme. For information on attractions and vacations at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents. Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort opened July 17, 1955. Open daily, yearround.

About Pixar Animation Studios
Pixar Animation Studios, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renowned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. The Northern California studio has created some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “Cars,” “The Incredibles,” “Ratatouille,” “WALL•E,” “Up,” “Toy Story 3,” “Brave,” and “Inside Out.” Its movies have won 32 Academy Awards® and have grossed more than $10 billion at the worldwide box office to date. “Coco,” Pixar’s 19th feature, opens in theaters on November 22, 2017.

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Emmy Award-Winning Physician And Talk Show Host ‘Doctor Nandi’ Set To Join The HITN TV Family

November 2, 2017

‘Doctor Nandi’, will now be included in HITN’s ‘Vida y Salud TV’ program block

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — HITN, the largest non-commercial Hispanic network in the United States that offers educational and entertaining content to more than 44 million households across the United States, announced the addition of ‘Doctor Nandi’ to its ‘Vida y Salud Television’ program block, a unique space devoted to improving the health of the US Hispanic community.

‘Doctor Nandi’ will broadcast with Spanish subtitles weekdays at 3:00 p.m. Eastern / 11:00 a.m. Pacific starting next Monday, November 6^th.

‘Doctor Nandi’ is an award-winning, hour-long talk show created and hosted by Doctor Nandi, the charismatic physician with a mission to improve the health of America and the world with compassion, empathy and integrity. During the show, the physician will interview special guests, asking them insightful questions that promote a discussion about health topics as varied as prostate cancer, breast cancer treatment and senior care.

“‘Doctor Nandi’ is an International Emmy Award-winning program that helps audiences identify health problems, offering viewers and their families practical and realistic solutions to conditions common among the US Hispanic community,” remarked Erika Vogt-Lowell, Director of Programming and Acquisitions at HITN. “Doctor Nandi’s approach to discussing wellness, fitness, and nutrition by incorporating compassion with a sense of community makes his show a perfect fit for the ‘Vida y Salud Television’ program block.”

“Having access to the right information at the right time is very important, and we at HITN are certain the addition of ‘Doctor Nandi’ to our ‘Vida y Salud’ program block will continue to inspire our viewers to adopt healthy habits that improve their health and general wellbeing,” added Michael D. Nieves, President and CEO of HITN.

“I am excited to collaborate on this project with HITN and to reach millions of Spanish-speakers in the United States, inspiring them to become their own ‘#HealthHeroes,'” Doctor Nandi said. “Prevention is the most effective way to combat many of the health problems common among Hispanics, including obesity and diabetes, and it starts with modifying nutrition and lifestyle habits.”

HITN‘s ‘Vida y Salud Television’ is a health and wellness program block designed to be informative programming for US Hispanics. Vida y Salud Television‘ is committed to helping its viewers adopt healthy habits that will result in a healthier lifestyle. In addition, HITN offers a wide range of content online on its VidaySalud.TV Website where viewers can sign up for free personalized health bulletins via email and links to VidaySalud.com’s extensive library of medical topics, as well as special live events.

For more information about HITN, please visit: www.hitn.tv

ABOUT DOCTOR NANDI

Doctor Nandi is the creator and host of the International Emmy Award-winning show ‘Ask Dr. Nandi,’ which reaches millions of homes in the US and 90 other countries, and the best-selling author of Ask Dr Nandi: 5 Steps to Becoming Your Own #HealthHero for Longevity, Well-Being, and a Joyful Life.

As a child, Doctor Nandi immigrated with his family to the US from India. After many years of hard work and dedication, he achieved his dream of becoming a doctor and a self-proclaimed ‘Health Hero.’ Since then, he has worked tirelessly to inspire patients and medical professionals to reach their goals and put into practice the best medical care.

A contributor to top medical publications, Doctor Nandi has been an invited speaker for the World Health Organization and worked with the Ministries of Health of India and Jamaica. He graduated with honors in medicine from Wayne State University and has worked as a gastroenterologist for more than 20 years in Detroit, Michigan, where he lives with his family.

ABOUT HITN

HITN-TV is the largest non-commercial Hispanic network in the United States, offering educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 44 million viewers in the US and Puerto Rico via DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter Spectrum, Frontier Mediacom, CenturyLink Prism and Cablevision. For more information, please visit www.hitn.org.

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¡Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® Brings Needed Services and Day of Family Fun to Dallas

November 2, 2017

DALLAS, Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On Saturday, November 4, 2017, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and The Concilio present the 11th Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!^®Dallas event at W. W. Samuell High School. The event promotes Hispanic family physical activity and good nutrition for better health and wellness for the whole family.

“For eleven years ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!, has provided nutrition education, free health screenings and wellness activities to communities across the nation,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. “We are grateful and proud of the work and energy of all our partners and hundreds of volunteers that make these events such a success and celebration of family, culture, and health.”

A special feature of this year’s event will be the participation of the All of Us Journey, a hands-on experience to build awareness and excitement about the All of Us Research Program, supported by the National Institutes of Health. Through a 37-week national tour, this traveling exhibit actively engages community members to join this landmark research project that may accelerate research and improve health for future generations.

“The Concilio is once again honored to have partnered with the Alliance to implement ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!^® in Dallas,” said Florencia Velasco Fortner, President and CEO of The Concilio. “This year we are teaming up with the Southeast Chamber of Commerce and the City of Dallas to serve even more families in partnership with Grovefest.”

What:

Health Screenings*: Cholesterol, Glucose, Blood Pressure, Flu Shots, Dental and more!
Fitness: Zumba, Yoga, and Obstacle Courses
Health Information: Information on Nutrition and Community Resources
Nutrition: Fresh fruits and healthy snacks available, along with educational resources
Family fun: Music, Dancing, School Performances, and more!

Where: W. W. Samuell High School, 8928 Palisade Drive – Dallas, TX 75217
When: Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Cost: FREE!

This event is also hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Pleasant Grove, T.C. Broadnax, Dallas City Manager and Hon. Rickey D. Callahan from District 5. “Together we hope to address the health disparities in Pleasant Grove and bring together the entire community for a fun, active day. ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! has helped over 18,000 people in Dallas through the years. Our families need many resources; this event will bring families together to make health a priority,” said Velasco Fortner.

“On behalf of your Southeast Dallas representative and the collaboration from all, I welcome you to join in the fun, receive important health information and take advantage of the medical screenings being offered during this wonderful community event,” said Rickey D. Callahan, City of Dallas Council Member, District 5.”

“The National Alliance for Hispanic Health has a longstanding commitment to help create healthier communities. We are proud to contribute to their efforts through our continuing support of ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! events,” said Robert Forrester, President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation. The Foundation is marking its 8^th year as a national sponsor of the ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! event series.

The events are also supported nationally by the Healthy Americas Foundation. This is the 11^th anniversary of the ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! event series that in its first decade has been attended by over 175,000 people and provided over 85,000 free health screenings.

*Health screenings are on a first come, first serve basis and only available between 10am -2:30pm unless otherwise noted. Mammogram screenings by appointment only. Some restrictions apply.

About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) – The Alliance is the nation’s foremost science-based source of information and trusted non-partisan advocate for the best health outcomes for all. The Alliance represents thousands of Hispanic health providers across the nation providing services to more than 15 million each year. For more information, visit http://www.healthyamericas.org or call the Alliance’s Su Familia National Hispanic Family Health Helpline at 1-866-783-2645.

About The Concilio
The Concilio is a grassroots organization that empowers parents and has served North Texas since 1981. The results-driven nonprofit offers turn-key programs that improve educational attainment and access to equitable healthcare. The Concilio helps families overcome obstacles and unfavorable conditions that interfere with their health and education, serving thousands of families each year. For more information, call (214) 818-0481 or visit www.theconcilio.org.

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World’s Largest Meeting of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Kicks Off in New Orleans

November 2, 2017

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Next week, thousands of eye physicians and surgeons will attend AAO 2017, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s 121st annual meeting. The meeting delivers opportunities to hear from the greatest minds in medical and surgical eye care discuss the latest scientific breakthroughs in vision treatment and research. This global ophthalmology conference takes place Nov.11-14 at The Ernest N. Morial Convention in New Orleans.

More than 25,000 are expected to attend the Academy’s annual meeting, making it one of the largest medical meetings in the United States. It features more than 350 instruction courses, more than 100 hours of lectures and discussions on cutting-edge science and new ideas in practice management, seven subspecialty meetings, and 535 exhibitors showcasing the latest pharmaceuticals, devices, and technologies for improving patient care.

Highlights include:

CMS Administrator to Give Keynote Address
Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, will give the keynote address at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12. In one of her first major speeches, Ms. Verma will give attendees a frontline account of federal efforts to improve the U.S. health care system.

Blind New Orleans Musician Explores the Nature of “Seeing” in Keynote Lecture
An eight-time W.C. Handy “Best Blues Instrumentalist – Piano” award nominee, Henry Butler knows no limitations. Blinded by glaucoma since birth, and composing and performing since age 12, Butler is also a world-class photographer. Mr. Butler will deliver the Michael F. Marmor Lecture in Ophthalmology and the Arts: One Man’s Vision, at 9:28 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 12. The New Orleans native’s work has been displayed at exhibitions throughout the United States.

World-Renowned Leader in Inherited Eye Disease to Receive Academy’s Highest Honor
The Academy will present Irene Maumenee, M.D., with its highest honor, the 2017 Laureate Recognition Award, for her seminal work in the rapidly advancing field of ophthalmic genetics. She has devoted her life work to understanding and teaching of genetic eye diseases. Dr. Maumenee’s insights have contributed significantly to the development of the first effective gene therapy for inherited retinal disease.

Harnessing the Power of Big Data to Improve Patient Care
What happens when big data meets ophthalmology’s innovators? Find out at the symposium, The Value of the IRIS Registry: What we can learn from 100 Million Patient Records, at 12:15 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11. The Academy launched the IRIS^®Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight) in New Orleans in 2014. It’s now the largest specialty-based clinical data registry in all of medicine, with more than 41.2 million unique patients in its database, representing 166.2 million patient visits. The IRIS Registry was the source of data for several recently published studies.

New Details on the Promise of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies to Prevent Blindness
On Tuesday, Nov. 14, two papers will offer new details on possible treatments for diseases that currently have no treatment options, inherited retinal disease and dry age-related macular degeneration.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve within the next two months, a first-of-its-kind gene therapy that could restore vision to people with a rare degenerative condition that leads to blindness. Get an update from the lead researcher at 10:15 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14.

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe, irreversible vision loss in people over age 60. Currently, there is no effective treatment for late-stage or advanced dry AMD. However, some studies show stem-cell therapy is a promising new approach. Attend an update from leading researchers at 10:39 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14.

Strategies for Preventing Physician Burnout
Physician suicide has increased to about 400 a year – twice the rate of the general population. Ophthalmologists, who have traditionally been among the happiest medical specialists, are now experiencing burnout rates of 43 percent. A symposium will examine the causes of physician burnout found in major published peer-reviewed literature. Michael Lumpkin, a professor of biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology at Georgetown University, will guide the audience in how to practice mindfulness and other coping strategies. Dr. Lumpkin teaches both medical students and lay audiences about stress and the diseases it can cause. Physician Wellness starts at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 13.

Ophthalmologists Make Progress in Hurricane Preparedness
A special session at 12:45 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12 will feature ophthalmologists discussing what they learned from the recent hurricanes, as well as Hurricane Katrina. These physicians were on the front lines, mobilizing vital eye care services at temporary shelters. Although governments agencies at the local and national level have addressed disaster relief planning, ophthalmology resources are less well developed. Amy Coburn, M.D., of Houston Methodist Hospital, will share an ophthalmic disaster response action plan that can be customized for cities across the nation. This press conference starts at 8:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 13.

“The annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology continues to evolve to meet the needs of our global community of eye physicians and surgeons,” said Maria M. Aaron, M.D., Secretary for the Annual Meeting. “There is no other conference in the world that provides the breadth and depth of clinical education, research, and practice management advancements that continue to advance our specialty and help physicians navigate their practice and improve the quality of care they provide to patients each day. The Academy is focused on continuing to innovate to ensure that AAO 2017 is the place where all of ophthalmology meets.”

Registration remains open to credentialed members of the media. Learn more at www.aao.org/newsroom/annual-meeting-for-media. For more information about the meeting, visit www.aao.org/annual-meeting.

A searchable program is available at www.aao.org/mobile. Selected hours of educational content will be streamed live Nov.11-4. Learn more and sign up at www.aao.org/virtual-meeting.

About the American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Our EyeSmart^® program provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health. For more information, visit aao.org.

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Odyssey Media’s IN THE BLACK Tour Offers Free Admission To Houston Small Business Owners And Aspiring Entrepreneurs Post Hurricane Harvey

November 2, 2017

HOUSTON, Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Odyssey Media, a leading brand in the empowerment of multicultural women, hosts IN THE BLACK, the high-octane event that provides a unique environment for multicultural women to share insights, discover business strategies and build relationships. More than 5,000 women have participated in previous IN THE BLACK programs in over 20 cities.

Over 150 women will attend the IN THE BLACK Houston event on Nov. 10 for free, thanks to the generosity of The Coca-Cola Company’s 5by20 program, developed to enable the economic empowerment of 5 million women entrepreneurs worldwide by 2020.

“We know that women are the pillars of our communities. We strongly believe in investing in women to foster economic growth and sustainable development,” said Lori George Billingsley, Vice President of Community Connections at The Coca-Cola Company. “We are proud to support women entrepreneurs by partnering with Odyssey Media’s In The Black Tour, a program that empowers women to build businesses, support their families and shape their communities.”

In a Sept. 2, Business Insider article, Houston business owners expressed that their small businesses, which make up 99% of Houston’s companies, face a long road of restoration after Hurricane Harvey. According to the article, many lack large cash revenues and are suffering from having to shut down temporarily or permanently due to extensive damages.

Linda Spradley Dunn, CEO and Founder of Odyssey Media is quoted saying, “Harvey has been especially difficult for Black and Latina small business owners and it has discouraged many who wanted to start a business. Our sisters need us, and we’ll be there! We will customize the program and focus on where women can get immediate help, as well as how other Odyssey Women around the world can pitch in.”

Earlier this year, Spradley Dunn launched “Keys to Success,” a $25,000 pitch competition designed to help female, small-business owners get access to capital. Ironically, the winner was Houston’s own Kim Roxie, Founder of LAMIK Beauty. Roxie will speak at the Nov. 10 event.

Featured speakers include: Denise Hamilton, CEO of Watch Her Work; Melanie Elturk, Founder of Haute Hijab; Sharmeen Hawkins, businesswoman who owns over 15 franchises; Mikki Taylor, author and Essence Editor-at-large; Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore, “The Matchmaking DUO,” and Lisa Price, Founder of Carol’s Daughter.

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