New Survey Data Shows Latina Voters Ages 50+ Influenced by Economic Anxiety, Concerns about Social Security, and Caregiving Challenges

October 25, 2016

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — AARP’s Take a Stand campaign recently revealed new survey data highlighting economic anxieties and a multitude of other concerns of Latina women voters age 50-plus in key battleground states.

“For Latinas, caring for their elders is an inherent cultural responsibility, and as they reach retirement age they understand how imperative it is that they feel both financially and economically secure,” said Yvette Pena , AARP Vice President, Multicultural Markets. “Yet, in this year’s presidential campaign they feel as if their major concerns are being overlooked, and are looking to candidates to speak up and take this opportunity to talk to them about the issues that affect them most.”

Highlights of the AARP survey findings include:

Pocket Book Issues and Retirement Security are the Main Causes of Economic Anxiety

Two thirds (67 percent) of Latinas ages 50-plus worry that prices will rise faster than their incomes.
- Close to seven in ten (69 percent) modest-income Latina women ages 50-plus– and two-thirds (67 percent) of Latina women with household incomes over $50,000 – said they worry that prices will rise faster than their incomes.
Roughly half of all Latinas ages 50- plus worry about their retirement security (48 percent) and that they will not be able to take care of themselves as they age (50 percent).
More than half (60 percent) of all Latinas ages 50-plus worry about having to pay too much in taxes.

Latina Women ages 50-plus Feel Strongly About the Importance of Keeping Social Security Strong

A strong majority (78 percent) of Latinas ages 50-plus want the next President and Congress to address Social Security immediately.
Almost half (43 percent) of Latinas ages 50+ are not confident that Social Security will be there for them and for future generations.
Nearly seven-in-ten (69 percent) older Latina women believe Hillary Clinton would do a better job at addressing Social Security and keeping it strong.

Latina Women Ages 50-plus Are Concerned with Caregiving Costs

More than eight-in-ten (84 percent) older Latinas see themselves staying in their home as they approach retirement age.
Over half (53 percent) of Latinas age 50-plus are currently, or have been, a family caregiver, providing unpaid care to an adult loved one.
94 percent believe it is important that presidential candidates discuss how they would support family caregivers, with 4-in-5 saying they are more likely to vote for a candidate who favors providing this support.

AARP, through our Take A Stand campaign, has been pressing the Presidential and Congressional candidates to give voters real answers about how they’ll keep Social Security strong.

The full survey can be found www.aarp.org/50plusvoters.

This survey of 1500 likely women voters age 50+ for the 2016 general election was conducted via landline and cellphone from August 1 through August 7, 2016, by Lake Research Partners and American Viewpoint for AARP. The survey reached across 15 key battleground states (AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, MI, MN, NC, NH, NM, NV, OH, PA, VA, and WI). The margin of error is +/- 2.5%.

About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million that helps people turn their goals and dreams into “Real Possibilities” by changing the way America defines aging. With staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and promote the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare security, financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also advocates for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the world’s largest circulation magazine, AARP The Magazine, and AARP Bulletin. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @aarp on Twitter.

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Join HITN-TV in Witnessing History

October 25, 2016

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Participate and Win a Trip to Washington, DC to Attend the 2017 Presidential Inauguration.

BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN-TV, the network that provides educational and entertaining programming to over 42 million households across the country, is offering viewers a chance to experience the 2017 presidential inauguration in person. HITN-TV will be sending one contestant and a guest of their choice on a historic 2-day, all-inclusive trip to attend the 2017 Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C.

The contest is not a game of luck, but rather a test of knowledge. Participants are challenged to utilize their grasp of the current presidential election and their understanding of the Electoral College to present an analysis of how each state will vote on election night: Tuesday, November 8^th. The successful contestant will win the trip to Washington, D.C. if they can accurately predict the winner of the most states.

The contest is part of HITN-TV‘s educational campaign, Tu Momento 2016 (Your Moment 2016). The campaign features a series of television segments and online vignettes designed to promote a better understanding of the presidential election process for the 27 million U.S. Hispanics who are eligible to vote. The campaign covers the important components that make up the presidential election process, while highlighting the importance of voting and being politically engaged.

“We are honored to present our Hispanic audience with an opportunity to showcase their understanding of the presidential election process. As our community becomes more informed with national politics, it develops a deeper appreciation for the electoral process and are thus more likely to vote on Election Day,” explained Mike Nieves, President and CEO of HITN. “By studying the process by which a U.S. President is elected, better-informed voters are not only engaged in the political process, but they also increase their chances of winning our Tu Momento 2016 contest, which earns them a trip to Washington, DC to experience American history on an entirely new level!”

Participants can enter for a chance to win by submitting the “Vive Tu Momento” Registration Form on www.HITN.org. The submission process will take no longer than 5 minutes. HITN-TV will announce the winner on Election Day on Tuesday, November 8^th during HITN-TV Live Election Night coverage. Viewers can join the conversation online by submitting questions and comments on Facebook and Twitter using the handle @HITN.

HITN-TV is the only U.S. Spanish-language network focused on educational and entertaining programing for the whole family. It reaches over 40 million homes across the United States and Puerto Rico through DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter, Time Warner Cable and Cablevision. For more information, visit www.HITN.org.

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® And More Than 70 Leading Brands Ask Consumers To #GiveThanks While They Shop This Holiday Season During St. Jude Thanks and Giving® Campaign

October 25, 2016

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Marlo Thomas and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patients Kenlie, Gunnar and Marley (L-R)

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Now in its thirteenth year, the St. Jude Thanks and Giving^® campaign has transformed the holiday season into a time of giving thanks by raising awareness and funds for the ongoing battle to end childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Throughout November and December, consumers are asked to support the campaign by shopping at more than 70 leading national brands and sharing what they #GiveThanks for using social media.

What began as a holiday-focused fundraising effort by St. Jude has now grown into an annual tradition that unites celebrities, media, retail and corporate partners to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

“The St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign embodies the true spirit of the holiday season,” said Marlo Thomas, National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Through this vital annual program, we give thanks for the healthy kids in our lives, and give to those who are not. Each year, we are also deeply grateful to all those who open their hearts to the children of St. Jude and, in doing so, enable our doctors and scientists to continue their groundbreaking research, which leads to lifesaving treatments for our patients. Because of that support, we are able to hold fast to our founding promise that no family receives a bill from St. Jude for anything — not for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.”

Campaign partners represent a cross-section of brands including retail, restaurant, travel, hospitality, media and beyond. Top returning campaign partners include Kmart, Best Buy; Kay^® Jewelers; ANN INC.; HomeGoods; Domino’s; Chili’s Grill & Bar; New York & Company; Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; AutoZone; Carnival Cruise Line; Dollar General; Brooks Brothers; Christopher & Banks; GNC; Claire’s; Mazda; Marshalls; and HSN, to name a few.

“Kmart’s customers and associates are once again honored and inspired to support St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital through the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. As Kmart approaches the $100 million lifetime donations benchmark, we are thankful and humbled by the generosity we have generated from our partnership campaigns and look forward to another successful holiday season. Our commitment to St. Jude is fueled by the unmeasurable dedication, passion and love that is exemplified by the families and staff of St. Jude each and every day,” said Alasdair James, President and Chief Member Officer at Kmart.

This year, St. Jude partners are expanding their efforts and supporting the campaign in a variety of ways – from in-store fundraising to unique cross-promotions, events and online/mobile features. New partners joining the campaign include Zales, Piercing Pagoda, 7-Eleven, Lane Bryant and Toys”R”Us.

Other partner highlights include:

Kmart will once again make available its popular The Giving Hat^TM, a stylish winter knit hat created by Kmart to encourage giving to St. Jude. One dollar of each $5 hat sold will be donated to St. Jude.
Best Buy hopes to build upon the $10.2 million they raised during last year’s campaign by allowing customers to give through their credit card signature pads or online at BestBuy.com.
Merchandise will be sold during the holidays to benefit St. Jude from partners Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, Hammermill, HomeGoods, HSN, Kmart, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, New York & Company, The Limited, TUMI, west elm, Williams-Sonoma, and others.
The annual plush campaign from Kay^® Jewelers benefiting St. Jude, this year featuring Kit and Kobie. Each plush retails for $13.99 with all proceeds benefiting St. Jude.
Opportunity from Domino’s for consumers to donate to St. Jude via in-store, telephone, online and mobile orders, as well as the purchase of a St. Jude Meal Deal during the campaign timeframe. For each Meal Deal purchased, Domino’s will donate $1 to St. Jude.

The campaign receives a boost of awareness from national theatre partners including Regal Entertainment Group, Cinemark USA, Carmike Cinemas, Malco Theatres and many others that showcase a star-studded St. Jude Thanks and Giving trailer. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines provide support via in-flight video promotion, inclusion in their in-flight magazines and social media. In addition, AccentHealth, America’s leading waiting room media network, also shows the St. Jude PSA in physician offices around the country.

“Each year our St. Jude Thanks and Giving partners unite millions of people for one purpose, to help St. Jude find cures and save the lives of children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “This holiday season we give thanks for that support, which enables us to help the many families who turn to St. Jude for lifesaving care and groundbreaking research for their children.”

To join the fight against childhood cancer this holiday season:

Donate at stjude.org and visit the site to learn more.
Shop with participating businesses and donate at the register. Visit stjude.org for a complete list of partners.
Follow @StJude on social media and find a photo (or snap a new one) of what you are thankful for. Then post the photo to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook tagging @StJude and #GiveThanks.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. St. Jude has the world’s best survival rates for the most aggressive childhood cancers, and treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since we opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer to 90 percent, and we won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries we make, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing and food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org or following St. Jude on facebook.com/stjude and twitter.com/stjude.

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Mazda Previews 2016 SEMA Concepts: MX-5 Miata Speedster Evolution and MX-5 RF Kuro

October 25, 2016

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Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

IRVINE, California, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Always mixing performance and polish, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is offering a glimpse of its 2016 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) concept cars ahead of their formal debut. Borrowing style and speed from the Mazda MX-5 Global Cup racecar, as well as elevating Mazda’s iconic and lightweight sports car with premium details, are the MX-5 Speedster and MX-5 RF Kuro concepts.

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Mazda first introduced the MX-5 Speedster to the world at the 2015 SEMA show, taking the base car’s lightweight ethos to a new level. For this year’s show, Mazda’s design team took a big step forward, creating the Evolution, painted White Ether, taking the concept a step further with more than 100 lbs. removed from last year. Now just under 2,000 lbs., MX-5 Speedster Evolution is approximately 350 lbs. lighter than a stock MX-5 soft top.

Mazda also is displaying the MX-5 RF Kuro concept, based on the 2017 MX-5 Retractable Fastback that will be on sale early next year. MX-5 RF Kuro is painted in a semi-matte metallic concept color developed in-house called “Kuro,” which means “charcoal” in Japanese. It rides on 17×7.5-inch RAYS forged wheels, 215/45R17 BF Goodrich Rival G-Force tires and the adjustable suspension from the Battery Tender Global MX-5 Cup Presented by BF Goodrich.

Both concepts were conceived by Mazda Design Americas to showcase contrasting directions that create a “Mazda Premium” experience while paying homage to Mazda’s performance heritage. They were designed and built in-house by Mazda’s Design team in Irvine, California.

MX-5 Speedster Evolution and MX-5 RF Kuro concepts will be on display at the SEMA Show on November 1-4 in the Mazda booth, #11647, in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Boasts EPA 366-Mile Range Rating, Best of Any Zero-Emission Vehicle

October 25, 2016

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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Boasts EPA 366-Mile Range Rating, Best of Any Zero-Emission Vehicle

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan, launching later this year, received an EPA driving range rating of 366 miles and fuel economy rating of 68 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent combined¹, giving it the best range rating of any electric vehicle without a combustion engine, including fuel cell and all-electric vehicles, in the United States.

“Not only does the Clarity Fuel Cell fit five passengers and refuel in three to five minutes, it offers customers a driving range on par with gasoline-powered cars,” said Steve Center, vice president of the Environmental Business Development Office at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “The Clarity leads the pack with a 366 mile driving range rating, and with a growing network of hydrogen stations and fast fueling time, the zero-emissions family road trip is no longer science fiction.”

Honda will introduce the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan by the end of 2016, beginning with retail leasing to customers through its expanded network of 12 approved fuel cell vehicle dealerships located in select California markets. The network includes six dealerships in Southern California, five in the Bay Area and one in Sacramento. Honda will further develop its dealer network as more hydrogen fueling stations become available.

Customers interested in the Clarity Fuel Cell are encouraged to visit http://automobiles.honda.com/clarity, where they can receive more information and sign up for the opportunity to become a Clarity Fuel Cell customer.

About the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
Technological innovations to the Clarity Fuel Cell have created a fuel cell stack that is 33 percent more compact than its predecessor with a 60 percent increase in power density compared to the outgoing Honda FCX Clarity. The more compact fuel cell and integrated powertrain, comparable in size to a V-6 engine, now fits entirely under the hood of the car, allowing for a more spacious cabin with seating for five passengers. The Clarity Fuel Cell features a class-leading driving range rating for zero-emission vehicles with its EPA range rating of 366 miles, with a refueling time of approximately three to five minutes using 70 MPa refueling stations.

As the next progression in Honda’s dynamic FCV styling, the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell features a low, wide aerodynamic body with clean character lines. The interior achieves a refined and harmonious experience using rich materials and intuitive, streamlined controls. Additional features include the Honda Sensing™ suite of safety and driver assistive technologies, Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ for smartphone connectivity, distinctive LED exterior lighting and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. The Clarity Fuel Cell will be available in Crystal Black Pearl, White Orchid Pearl and signature Bordeaux Red Metallic exterior paint schemes.

Honda Fuel Cell Vehicle Leadership
Honda has led the industry for nearly two decades in the development and deployment of fuel cell vehicle technology through extensive real-world testing and customer deployments, including the world’s first government fleet customers and first-ever retail consumer leasing program. Since the introduction of its first-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX, in 2002, Honda has made significant technological advancements in fuel cell vehicle operation in both hot and sub-freezing weather while meeting customer expectations and safety regulations.

Honda’s second-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, launched in July 2008 and was quickly heralded as a technological breakthrough in the areas of design, packaging and efficiency. As the world’s first dedicated platform fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity was powered by the smaller and lighter Honda V-flow fuel cell stack positioned in the center tunnel of the vehicle, with the smooth high torque front-wheel drive electric motor, providing performance on par with a gasoline powered sedan, including a 240 miles driving range rating.

Honda has deployed fuel cell vehicles in the U.S., Germany and Japan, including the FCX Clarity, which was named the 2009 World Green Car. Honda has delivered these vehicles to individual retail consumers in the U.S. and collected valuable feedback concerning real-world use of both fuel cell vehicles and public hydrogen refueling stations.

Honda Fuel Cell Vehicle Firsts
Honda fuel cell technology firsts include:

The first EPA- and CARB-certified fuel cell vehicle (July 2002)
The world’s first production fuel cell vehicle, introduced to the U.S. and Japan (December 2002)
The first fuel cell vehicle to start and operate in sub-freezing temperatures (2003)
The first fuel cell vehicle leased to an individual customer (July 2005)
The first manufacturer to build and produce a dedicated fuel cell vehicle (FCX Clarity) on a production line specifically made for fuel cell vehicles (2008)
The first manufacturer to create a fuel cell vehicle dealer network (2008)

Honda Commitment to the Environment
Based on its vision of “Blue Skies for our Children,” Honda is working to advance technologies that address society’s environmental and energy concerns. Honda is targeting a 50 percent reduction in its total company CO₂ emissions on a global basis by 2050, compared to 2000 levels. Starting in 2016, Honda will begin introduction of a new generation of the Honda Clarity series of vehicles, with the hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell vehicle, followed by a new Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid in 2017, as the company strives to realize significant growth in sales of electrified vehicles.

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Fimbrion and GSK to Develop Novel Antibacterial Therapy for Urinary Tract Infections

October 25, 2016

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Fimbrion Therapeutics, Inc. is a life sciences company based in St. Louis, MO, founded in 2012 from intellectual property licensed from Washington University. Founders are Scott Hultgren, Ph.D., James Janetka, Ph.D., and Thomas Hooton, M.D. Fimbrion's mission is to discover, develop, and commercialize antimicrobial-sparing, first-in-class antivirulence drugs for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, including drug-resistant strains. To learn more about Fimbrion technologies go to www.fimbrion.com.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Fimbrion Therapeutics, Inc., a start-up biotechnology company focused on developing antibiotic-sparing drugs, has entered into collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a science-led global healthcare company, to develop a small molecule drug for the treatment and prevention of urinary tract infections (UTIs).

The agreement creates a joint project between Fimbrion and the Discovery Partnerships with Academia (DPAc) team at GSK. The project is focused on the preclinical development of a class of mannose-containing small molecule compounds called mannosides. Mannosides may be able to treat and prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) without inducing antibiotic resistance. Fimbrion founders Dr. Scott Hultgren, a microbiologist and expert in UTIs, and Dr. James Janetka, a medicinal chemist, combined efforts in 2009 to rationally design new classes of orally-bioavailable mannosides. Learn more about mannosides and other Fimbrion technologies at Fimbrion.com

Options for treating bacterial infections, especially those caused by Gram-negative bacteria, are becoming increasingly limited due to the exponential increase in antibiotic resistance. Urinary tract infections are the third leading indication for antibiotic therapy and where multidrug-resistant bacteria are becoming increasingly common.

Mannosides represent a new way of treating bacterial infections, by simply preventing the bacteria from being able to stick to the walls of the bladder thus allowing the body to naturally eliminate the infection.

“We are excited for this strategic relationship and partnership with GSK enabling the development of our first drug candidate. This and other types of antibiotic-sparing therapeutics will be essential to prevent and treat increasingly prevalent infectious disease syndromes caused by antibiotic-resistant pathogens,” said Dr. Hultgren, President of Fimbrion Therapeutics.

“We are truly delighted to enter this collaboration to combine the disease expertise and mannoside discovery in Fimbrion with the drug discovery and development expertise of GSK for the development of a first-in-class therapeutic for the treatment of urinary tract infections,” said Carolyn Buser-Doepner, Global Head of Discovery Partnerships with Academia. “Also exciting is that this is our group’s first collaboration with a start-up biotechnology company.”

Fimbrion’s initial focus is the development and commercialization of an orally active drug to prevent and treat urinary tract infections (UTIs). Fimbrion will continue to further develop its platform technology and pipeline with additional narrow-spectrum antimicrobial strategies to combat UTIs and other bacterial infections that can overcome existing mechanisms of resistance and minimize the emergence of new ones. These novel narrow-spectrum antimicrobial strategies being developed by Fimbrion could be effective novel therapies for multiple bacterial infections, while being minimally disruptive to the non-pathogenic, resident beneficial microbiota.

About Fimbrion Therapeutics, Inc. Fimbrion Therapeutics, Inc. is a life sciences company based in St. Louis, MO founded in 2012 from intellectual property licensed from Washington University. Founders are Scott Hultgren, Ph.D., James Janetka, Ph.D., and Thomas Hooton, M.D. Fimbrion’s mission is to discover, develop, and commercialize antimicrobial-sparing, first-in-class antivirulence drugs for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases caused by bacteria, including drug-resistant strains. (www.fimbrion.com)

Fimbrion Contact:
Scott J. Hultgren, Ph.D.
Fimbrion Therapeutics, Inc.
4320 Forest Park Ave., Suite 304
St. Louis, MO 63108
[email protected]

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American Urological Association and Sociedad Cubana de Urología Hold Inaugural Summit in Havana, Cuba

October 25, 2016

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LINTHICUM, Md., Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The American Urological Association (AUA) and Sociedad Cubana de Urología (SCU) have partnered to present the inaugural AUA/SCU Summit to be held October 26-27 at El Palacio de Convenciones in Havana, Cuba.

Manoj Monga, MD, AUA Secretary, as well as John Davis, MD and Rafael Gosalbez, MD will serve as AUA faculty and present the latest advances and treatments in urologic medicine in the areas of Endourology, Oncology and Pediatric Urology. Local experts will also present on the current state of urologic diseases and treatments in Cuba. Local hospital tours will serve as an opportunity for visiting urologists to gain further insight into the practice of urology in Cuba.

“There is a universal connection within the urologic community,” said Dr. Monga. “The AUA and Sociedad Cubana de Urología are committed to promoting the interchange of urological skills, education and patient care that is critical to the continued success of urology in the world community.”

In November 2015, leaders from the AUA and SCU signed a Memorandum of Understanding solidifying an educational bridge between the two organizations that includes joint educational programming with the goal to further cultivate the two parties’ friendship and collaboration and foster academic exchange among urologists within both associations.

“We are looking forward to this historic visit,” said Dr. Octavio Manuel de la Concepcion Gomez. “The AUA and Sociedad Cubana de Urología have been working toward this day for nearly a decade and are committed to providing quality education through this ground-breaking program in Havana, Cuba.”

The AUA has a long history with Cuba, with the Southeastern Section of the AUA actually having held its Annual Meeting in Havana more than 60 years ago. Now, the AUA looks to begin a new chapter of friendship and collaborations among the AUA and Cuban urology.

The AUA/SCU Summit was made possible through the generous support of KARL STORZ Endoskope.

About the American Urological Association: Founded in 1902 and headquartered near Baltimore, Maryland, the American Urological Association is a leading advocate for the specialty of urology, and has more than 22,000 members throughout the world. The AUA is a premier urologic association, providing invaluable support to the urologic community as it pursues its mission of fostering the highest standards of urologic care through education, research and the formulation of health policy.

Contact:

Christine Frey, AUA
443-909-0839, [email protected]

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InComm Announces New Brand for Cash-In Solution, VanillaDirect™

October 25, 2016

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ATLANTA, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — InComm, a leading prepaid product and transaction services company, today announced the creation of a new brand of solutions for cash-based consumers, VanillaDirect. This new brand, which is the consolidation of the Cashtie and Vanilla Reload brands, will empower consumers to use cash to reload general-purpose reloadable (GPR) cards and to pay bills with cash at retailers nationwide, positioning InComm as an industry leader in digitizing cash at retail.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7717651-incomm-introduces-vanilladirect

VanillaDirect will feature two innovative services at launch with more to be added in the future:

Load It Here allows cash-based consumers to easily and securely digitize their cash to load a wide variety of GPR cards. Load It Here utilizes InComm’s point-of-sale swipe reload technology to make reload experiences easier, faster and safer.
Pay It Here empowers cash-based consumers to pay bills for thousands of service providers in cash with a barcode at many retail locations nationwide. Consumers can download a barcode at PayItHere.com or present the barcode on their paper bill to a participating retail location.

“VanillaDirect fulfills InComm’s commitment to retailers and consumers with new and innovative payment solutions,” said Phil Graves, President, InComm. “The ability to digitize cash at our retailers has evolved beyond simple general-purpose reloads. We are excited to continue to leverage our innovative technology and expand the options consumers have for making payments and loading prepaid accounts, which will provide access for tens of millions of consumers who use cash in their everyday lives.”

Despite many technological advances in the payments industry, many consumers still rely heavily on cash. A study by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco found that 30 percent of American consumers prefer to use cash more frequently than any other payment instrument. With VanillaDirect, these consumers will have the added convenience of being able to pay participating billers and reload participating prepaid accounts at local retailers.

For more information, please contact an InComm representative or visit our website, VanillaDirect.com.

About InComm
Leveraging deep integrations into retailers’ point-of-sale systems, InComm provides connectivity to a variety of service providers that allow consumers to conduct everyday business at more than 500,000 points of retail distribution. Whether those consumers are activating prepaid products, paying bills, enjoying real-time discounts through a membership card, purchasing digital goods in-store or adding funds to an online account, InComm is there to provide unique gift-gifting opportunities, cater to on-the-go shoppers, deliver added value through loyalty programs and serve cash-based consumers. With 206 global patents, InComm is headquartered in Atlanta with a presence in 31 countries. Learn more at www.incomm.com or connect with us on www.twitter.com/incomm, www.facebook.com/incomm, www.linkedin.com/company/incomm or www.incomm.com/blog.

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(Español) Magnifica Figura Puede Corregir la Estructura del Oído con la Otoplastia (Cirugía de Orejas Grandes)

October 25, 2016

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Dos Equis Reveals More Legendary Adventures in First Commercial of The New Most Interesting Man in the World

October 25, 2016

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Dos Equis Reveals More Legendary Adventures in First Commercial of The New Most Interesting Man in the World

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After premiering a trailer of The Most Interesting Man in the World last month, Dos Equis released a full-length commercial today, “Airboat“, revealing more of the character’s mystique and depth. In this latest installment, viewers ride full throttle alongside The Most Interesting Man and discover more about his legend, as he races airboats down sand dunes and spars in Samurai armor. The modernized campaign features a more interactive character whose adventures show why he’s different and how he’s gained his legendary status. The commercial also portrays how the creative and character have evolved over the past decade, reflecting the differences of what it means to be interesting to today’s millennial beer drinkers 21 and older.

“While ‘Legend Lines’ continue to be the backbone of our campaign, a lot has changed with the rollout of the evolved character,” said Andrew Katz, VP of Marketing for Dos Equis. “The Most Interesting Man is edgier and we’ve also modified the ‘Stay Thirsty, My Friends’ tagline at the end of each commercial. Staying true to the innate brand DNA, The Most Interesting Man can be seen celebrating interesting experiences with his amigos, while enjoying our new Dos Equis cans in high-energy settings.”

The creative evolution of the campaign, created by Havas Worldwide, is deeply rooted in research that the meaning of interesting has changed over the past decade: 84% of men think that what is interesting today is different from what was interesting a decade ago.¹

“The new Most Interesting Man is a man of action. He’s never one to reminisce on times past, which stylistically changes everything. With a faster pace and more energy, we’re reinvigorating and modernizing one of the greatest campaigns,” said Toygar Bazarkaya, Chief Creative Officer of the Americas at Havas. “In the first full commercial, viewers will also see the Most Interesting Man being joined by an adventurous female travel companion who goes head-to-head with him.”

Synced with Dos Equis’ College Football Playoff sponsorship, The Most Interesting Man can also be seen giving a nod to the sport, and will be featured in two additional football-themed commercials running from the Playoff through the College Football Playoff National Championship on January 9, 2017. The 15-second spots, launching November 14, feature the icon at his helicopter RV tailgate in the Serengeti, kicking a field goal with a coconut through “the uprights” of two giraffes: “He has home field advantage, even when he’s away.”

The introduction of the evolved Most Interesting Man, the sponsorship of the College Football Playoff, and the rollout of the new logo, cans and packaging that hit shelves in the summer, are all efforts from Dos Equis to give fans the opportunity to embrace the Stay Thirsty mindset and elevate their drinking experience with the refreshing cerveza. For more information on the new Most Interesting Man, visit www.MostInterestingMan.com, or visit www.DosEquis.com and www.Facebook.com/DosEquis for more information on the brand.

About HEINEKEN USA
HEINEKEN USA Inc., the nation’s leading upscale beer importer, is a subsidiary of HEINEKEN NV, the world’s most international brewer. Core brands imported into the U.S. are Heineken®, the world’s most international premium beer brand, the Dos Equis franchise, the Tecate franchise and Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders. HEINEKEN USA also imports Amstel Light, Newcastle Brown Ale, Red Stripe, Sol, Indio, Carta Blanca and Bohemia brands. For the latest information on our company and brands, follow us on Twitter @HeinekenUSACorp, or visit HEINEKENUSA.com.

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Dayna Adelman
HEINEKEN USA
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¹ Dos Equis Study conducted by Edelman Intelligence, February 2016

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