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FDA Helps Kids Learn to Read the Label

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SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — September is National Childhood Obesity Month.  To help young people make healthy dietary choices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourages kids to Read the Label!

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7770751-fda-national-childhood-obesity-month/

The Nutrition Facts label is a simple tool available on food and beverage packages. It lets kids know exactly what they’re eating and helps them choose and compare snacks and other foods.  The earlier kids start using the Nutrition Facts label, the sooner they’ll be making choices that keep them feeling great and on the path to long-term good health!

Learn more at:
http://www.fda.gov/Food/IngredientsPackagingLabeling/LabelingNutrition/ucm20026097.htm
http://www.fda.gov/Food/IngredientsPackagingLabeling/LabelingNutrition/ucm281746.htm

NOTE:  The FDA has issued final changes to update the Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods to reflect the latest scientific information, including the link between diet and chronic diseases. The FDA will continue to educate consumers on all aspects of the new label, emphasizing the major changes and improvements that will be seen over the next two to three years. For more information, see Changes to the Nutrition Facts label.

Young people can follow these tips to get started – and they will soon see how easy reading the label really is! Parents, caregivers, and others who interact with kids can also help model label-reading by following these key steps:

  • Check the serving size. All of the nutrition information listed on the Nutrition Facts label is based on one serving of the food. But, it’s common for one package of a food to contain more than one serving. For example, if a package contains two servings and you eat the entire package, you are consuming twice the amount of calories and nutrients listed on the label. So be sure to check!
  • Consider the calories. To maintain a healthy weight, it’s important to pay attention to the calories. The goal is to balance the number of calories you consume with the number of calories your body uses. As a general rule, 400 calories per serving for a single food item is high and 100 calories is moderate.
  • Choose nutrients wisely. There are certain nutrients that young people should aim to get “less of.” These are saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars. Kids can use the Percent Daily Value (%DV) on the Nutrition Facts label to find foods that are lower in saturated fat and sodium. The %DV for added sugars will be on the new Nutrition Facts label. Here’s an easy guideline: 5% DV or less of a nutrient means the food is low in that nutrient, and 20% DV or more means it’s high!

Kids can start using the Nutrition Facts label today to compare foods and make smart snack choices. By knowing a food’s serving size, calories, and nutrients – they can take charge of managing their own healthy diet!

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

HITN-TV Partners with Nat Geo and Fox to Bring New Programming in September

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HITN-TV new programing for September will include series with the popular 'dog whisperer', Cesar Millan

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN-TV, the television network that offers educational and entertaining content to Hispanic audiences in the United States, is announcing today a content agreement with NatGeo and Fox Networks Group to acquire new programming. These latest acquisitions will start to air the week of September 5th.

HITN-TV new programing for September will include series with the popular 'dog whisperer', Cesar Millan

The new programing will include a series by the popular dog whisperer, Cesar Millan. In Cesar Millan’s Leader of the Pack, the popular dog trainer searches for the perfect candidates to adopt rescued dogs. In Cesar to the Rescue sends Millan to neighborhoods terrorized by badly misbehaving dogs, using his unmatched expertise to bring balance to dogs and humans alike.

“These new programs are important additions to HITN-TV’s programming,” said Eric Turpin, HITN-TV’s General Manager. “They include factual productions, featuring a number of new titles that are part of our ongoing programming strategy to provide exciting and fresh new content that continues to grow our audience in 2016.”

Also premiering on HITN-TV in September is Dr. Vet, L.A., which features three of LA’s best-known Hispanic veterinary physicians, solving complicated cases and offering tips for animal safety and human-pet relations.

“As one of HITN-TV’s strongest content line-up for this fall TV season, we are planning to push these new shows hard; I believe the new programming for September has the potential to be a big hit among our audience,” said Florentina Almonte, Programming Director of HITN-TV.

The fall lineup will also includes two new programs: Aquiles in Houston, the adventures of Chef Aquiles Chaves and his family as they move to the U.S. to open a Mexican restaurant; and Nuestra Mirada (Our Look), a four-part special profiling Hispanic immigrants struggling to succeed in the United States, narrated by journalist and producer, Rolando Nichols.

HITN-TV provides educational programming in Spanish in the United States, reaching more than 40 million households in key Hispanic markets across the country. HITN-TV is distributed in the US and Puerto Rico on DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter, Cablevision and Mediacom, and in other markets on Time Warner Cable. For more information, please visit www.hitn.org.

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Grand Canyon University Breaks Attendance Record With Opening Of New Soccer Stadium

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PHOENIX, Aug. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The soccer scene in Arizona just got a lot more electric with the opening of a new soccer stadium at Grand Canyon University.

The largest crowd (6,402) ever to see an NCAA soccer game in Arizona witnessed fireworks, music, tailgating, food, entertainment, children lining up for autographs, and a rousing March to the Match by GCU’s nationally recognized student section – the Havocs – on Friday night.

Amidst this sea of purple, GCU Stadium was christened with a 4-2 victory by the Antelopes over Central Florida.

Former Team USA soccer star Cobi Jones, who served as an analyst for the television broadcast of the game, has seen his share of soccer venues around the world. He was impressed by the atmosphere at GCU Stadium.

“This is truly one of a kind,” Jones said. “To see soccer taken to heart by faculty, administrators, students and management — that’s something special.”

GCU President Brian Mueller said the evening felt surreal, adding, “This is a big day. Grand Canyon University’s brand is getting to be about bringing people together as a community, and soccer is going to be one of those components that does exactly that.”

Dawn Rogers, president and CEO of Phoenix Final Four, was in the VIP tailgate along with Mueller and other public figures. Staring at the open field below, Rogers said, “It’s so wonderful for soccer players to have a Division I institution in the state of Arizona because there is so much talent. It’s impressive to see how GCU continues to evolve and change. It has really made a commitment to students and student athletes.”

Grand Canyon is the only NCAA Division I men’s soccer program in Arizona. GCU Stadium features chair-back seating for 3,000 on the west side of the field, with 10-foot grass berms surrounding the other three sides and a large platform area on the east side.

GCU alumnus Nick Halonen was with his wife, Keslie, their four children and neighbors. Together, they were a group of 16 in one of the front rows at the stadium’s west end.

“This place is crazy!” Halonen said, yelling over the noise of the crowd. “I love how many students are here, and this stadium — it’s beautiful!”

The GCU men’s soccer team is coached by Schellas Hydman, the sixth all-time winningest coach in NCAA Division I history and a former MLS coach of the year.

“I’ve coached many games in my career, but tonight was special,” he said. “It was a huge night for GCU soccer and Grand Canyon University because there was so much expectation and so much hype. I’m so happy, and we’re ready to find ways to get better.”

The next home game for the GCU men’s team is Sept. 15 vs. IUPUI. The women host Northern Arizona on Friday. Remaining home schedules for both are below. Tickets are available by calling the box office at 602-639-8979 or visiting https://www.gcuarena.com/soccer-season-tickets/.

GCU Men’s Soccer Home Games
Sept. 15 vs. IUPUI, 7 p.m.
Sept. 18 vs. Pacific, 7 p.m.
Sept. 22 vs. Portland, 7 p.m.
Sept. 30 vs. San Jose State, 7 p.m.
Oct. 8 vs. Air Force, 7 p.m.
Oct. 21 vs. Missouri-Kansas City, 7 p.m.
Oct. 23 vs. Incarnate Word, 7 p.m.
Oct. 30 vs. CSU Bakersfield, 2 p.m.

GCU Women’s Soccer Home Games
Sept. 2 vs. Northern Arizona, 7 p.m.
Sept. 4 vs. Northern Colorado, 7 p.m.
Sept. 18 vs. Oklahoma, 1 p.m.
Sept. 23 vs. CSU Bakersfield, 7 p.m.
Oct. 9 vs. Utah Valley, noon
Oct. 21 vs. New Mexico State, 4 p.m.
Oct. 23 vs. UT Rio Grande Valley, 1 p.m.

About Grand Canyon University: Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949 and is Arizona’s premier private Christian university. GCU is regionally accredited and offers more than 200 academic programs for both traditional undergraduate students and working professionals. The University’s curriculum emphasizes interaction with classmates, both in-person and online, and individual attention from instructors while fusing academic rigor with Christian values to help students find their purpose and become skilled, caring professionals. For more information, visit gcu.edu.

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Secretary of State Carlos Cascos Kicks Off Vote Texas Campaign

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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos unveiled the state’s voter education campaign today to a University of Texas at Austin undergraduate American history class of future and first-time voters. Vote Texas is a statewide, bilingual effort to engage voters through the Nov. 8 general election about the state’s photo ID requirements and additional options for voters who cannot obtain an approved photo ID, mandated by court order.

“I’m excited to kick off Vote Texas with these first-time and future voters who are the cornerstone of our democracy,” Cascos said. “As the state’s chief election officer, I take very seriously the responsibility of making sure every eligible Texan who wants to vote in the upcoming election has the necessary information to do so.”

Cascos talked with the students about the seven forms of acceptable photo identification voters will be asked to present at the polls in November. He also reminded them that voters who cannot obtain one of the seven approved forms of approved photo ID, and who have a reasonable impediment or difficulty to obtaining one of the approved forms of photo ID,  now have additional options when voting in person. The session was moderated by Dr. H.W. Brands, a noted American history expert and professor at the University of Texas.

“We couldn’t think of a better way to ensure many of these first-time voters are prepared for the polls in November,” Brands said. “I applaud the secretary’s efforts to educate all Texans on what they need to know before voting.”

Kassie Barroquillo of UT Votes, a nonpartisan student organization that organizes voter registration and education activities to increase civic engagement and electoral awareness, provided information on how to register to vote.

As part of Vote Texas, Cascos and members of his team will be traveling the state through Election Day talking to all Texans in both English and Spanish about voting. Efforts include special outreach to first-time voters – both students and new Texans – seniors, members of the military and minority groups. The campaign will include advertisements in English and Spanish, which will run via television, radio, community newspapers and online throughout the state.

Voters with questions about how to cast a ballot in these elections can call 1-800-252-VOTE and visit www.VoteTexas.gov.

Early voting for the Nov. 8 election begins Oct. 24 and ends Nov. 4.

Websites: www.sos.state.tx.us      www.votetexas.gov     

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TXsecofstate      https://twitter.com/votetexas     

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/txsecretary  

FCA US Named a Top Employer for Working Latinas by LATINA Style Magazine

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

  • FCA US ranked #12 on the annual “LATINA Style Top 50” report
  • Report evaluated more than 800 corporations in the U.S. 
  • Company recognized 13 times in the Top 50 since report was established in 1998 

The most influential publication reaching the contemporary Hispanic woman, LATINA Style magazine, has recognized FCA US LLC as #12 on the magazine’s annual list of the 50 best companies in the U.S. for Hispanic women to work. Editors evaluated more than 800 corporations for this year’s report, which analyzes company efforts for promoting diversity and career advancement opportunities for Hispanic women.

FCA US, formerly Chrysler Group, has earned a top position on the LATINA Style 50 report 13 times since the report was established in 1998. 

“We are excited to be recognized once again by LATINA Style magazine,” said Marlin Page, Diversity and Inclusion Head, FCA US. “Throughout the years we have been committed to hiring diverse talent, as it is essential for innovation, growth and success. Latinas work in many different organizations and positions throughout FCA, from HR and engineering to marketing and communication. Their passion and hard work is a vital contributor to our ability to produce class-leading products that resonate with our diverse customers.”

LATINA Style magazine was the first national magazine to address the concerns of the working Hispanic woman. As the LATINA Style slogan, “empowering Latinas, one woman at a time,” suggests, the magazine aims to “highlight, promote and bring recognition to the professional Latinas in corporate America and provide a valuable reference tool for Latinas entering the workforce or changing careers.” The magazine also focuses on companies that have programs to recruit veterans and military personnel.

The report is distributed to Hispanic professional and civic organizations, national women’s organizations, more than 2,000 college and universities and major Hispanic recruitment conferences.

FCA US was honored at a National Press Club event in Washington, D.C., on August 29. The report and ranking will be published in LATINA Style’s August special issue.

About LATINA Style, Inc.
LATINA Style Inc., headquartered in Falls Church, Va., and with offices in Dallas, is the publisher of LATINA Style Magazine, a national magazine for the professional Hispanic woman. The magazine has been published for 21 years and has a national circulation of 150,000 and a readership of nearly 600,000. The company is host of the LATINA Style Business Series, the LATINA Style 50 Report, the National LATINA Symposium and the LATINA Style Hero Initiative.

About FCA US LLC
FCA US LLC is a North American automaker with a new name and a long history. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, FCA US is a member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. FCA US designs, engineers, manufactures and sells vehicles under the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and FIAT brands, as well as the SRT performance vehicle designation. The company also distributes the Alfa Romeo 4C model and Mopar products. FCA US is building upon the historic foundations of Chrysler, the innovative American automaker first established by Walter P. Chrysler in 1925; and Fiat, founded in Italy in 1899 by pioneering entrepreneurs, including Giovanni Agnelli.

FCA, the seventh-largest automaker in the world based on total annual vehicle sales, is an international automotive group. FCA is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FCAU” and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario under the symbol “FCA.”

Follow FCA US news and video on:
FCA Content On Demand (COD): www.fcacod.com
Company blog: blog.fcanorthamerica.com
Company website: www.fcanorthamerica.com
FCA360: 360.fcanorthamerica.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FiatChrysler.NorthAmerica/
Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/chryslergroup/
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Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/fcacorporate
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SIR IVAN’s “Imagine” Ranks Top 10 In The World 45 Years After John Lennon’s Original

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Recording Artist Sir Ivan

NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Music history was made this month as pop star and philanthropist SIR IVAN went Top 10 with an all new uptempo version of John Lennon’s “Imagine”, on three significant industry charts, 45 years after the original release in 1971.  

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In the U.K. where John Lennon was born, “Imagine” by SIR IVAN ranks # 9 on Music Week’s Commercial Pop Chart. SIR IVAN entered the radio chart in August along with Selena Gomez, Bob Sinclar, Usher and Calvin Harris.

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In the U.S., John Lennon’s adopted home, “Imagine” by SIR IVAN coincidentally also ranks # 9 on the DJ Times National Dance/Crossover Top 40 Chart. The DJ Times is the oldest and most respected magazine for professional DJs in America. SIR IVAN entered the club chart along with Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Sia, Sean Paul and Rihanna.

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New Zealand based SERATO’S promotion division, Serato White Label, ranks “Imagine” by SIR lVAN # 1 for the greatest amount of DJ downloads during the month of July. SERATO is the leading DJ equipment and software manufacturer in the world. Although SIR IVAN sits on the top of the chart, he was also joined by Gwen Stefani, M.I.A. and Imany.

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SIR IVAN’s new electronic dance music (EDM) version of “Imagine” (http://bit.ly/2bzzO9D) spent weeks on the Billboard Dance Club Chart. The song was co-produced by Grammy Award winner Omar Akram and legendary music arranger Peter Rafelson. It has been praised globally and fans of both the original and the new are dancing and working out to the most iconic peace song ever written. “Imagine” is the first single released off SIR IVAN’s new 10 song album called “Peaceman Shines” (http://bit.ly/2c9Yryf). Each of the 10 songs, created by 10 different producers, are well known anti-war or peace songs from the 60s and early 70s, except for two original songs, co-written by SIR IVAN, that share the same theme.

This is not the first time SIR IVAN has released an uptempo version of “Imagine.” He did so on September 4th, 2001, exactly one week before September 11th, when he launched his music career and became the first recording artist in history to turn any slow ballad of the Beatles or John Lennon into an uptempo dance record. Personally signed to the Tommy Boy label by its owner, Tom Silverman, SIR IVAN’s revolutionary fast paced version of “Imagine” became an instant Top 40 hit on the Billboard Dance Club Chart. This proved that even thirty years after the original was released by John Lennon in 1971, the lyrics of “Imagine” were just as relevant to a whole new generation. Now, 15 years after SIR IVAN first turned the ballad into a dance record, and because terrorist attacks are occurring all over the world, he is once again giving the planet an opportunity to heal itself through the therapeutic power of music. He urges us to come together as one, while raising money for a worthy cause.

In 2005, SIR IVAN, son of Auschwitz survivor Siggi B. Wilzig, created The Peaceman Foundation, a charity that donates funds to other non-profit organizations that help people suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a debilitating mental condition that often results from exposure to severe acts of violence, such as physical attacks against members of the LGBT community, atrocities of war and terrorism. SIR IVAN has seen firsthand what survivors go through. His own father suffered from classic PTSD symptoms; fierce headaches, flashbacks, nightmares and depression, as a result of brutal beatings in the concentration camps and the murder of 59 members of his family during the Holocaust. All of SIR IVAN’s recording artist royalties from the single “Imagine” and the album “Peaceman Shines” will be donated to The Peaceman Foundation to battle PTSD and provide treatment for the psychological wounds caused by hatred and violence. Both are available on iTunes, Amazon MP3, and many other top digital music stores. Physical CDs can be purchased at CD baby.  

SIR IVAN’s “Imagine” on iTunes: https://itun.es/us/U99Tcb 
SIR IVAN’s album “Peaceman Shines” on iTunes: https://itun.es/us/D-pXcb

For information on SIR IVAN and The Peaceman Foundation – please follow the below links:
www.SirIvan.com and www.SirIvan.com/The-Peaceman-Foundation

ROKA Releases Performance Eyewear Collection

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ROKA Phantom sunglasses

DALLAS, Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ROKA Sports, Inc. a Dallas-based performance multisport brand, has announced the upcoming release of its first collection of premium performance eyewear. Rendered in a range of frame hues and lens color options, the three premiere designs showcase a heritage of classic optical style, while packing under-the-hood technical innovations that deliver the ultimate in performance and comfort.

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Rob Canales, Co-Founder and CEO of ROKA said, “We created a bold new category of eyewear that proves performance optics don’t always have to take styling cues from science fiction. This is true performance, concealed by vintage style that takes you anywhere. Athletes can finally get the look they want, and still have all the technology they need to push themselves to the limit with zero compromise.”

Combining unmatched performance with uncompromising style, the three debut designs — the Phantom, Kona, and Vendée — are a showcase of technology. Their patent-pending nose and temple GEKO Pads were inspired by biomimicry of gecko foot geometry. Crafted with a proprietary elastomer, the pads provide a no-bounce, ultra-secure fit that maintains retention even during the sweatiest, most strenuous activity. Lenses from Carl Zeiss Vision deliver razor-sharp optical performance, as well as remarkable shatter resistance. Even with the ultra-light weight of titanium and other leading materials, the frames maintain rock-solid durability. With precisely balanced weight distribution and the luxurious feel of GEKO Pad technology, they offer a “forget you’re wearing them” experience.

ROKA plans to stagger the release dates for the three designs. The Phantom will become available during the week of August 29. The releases of Kona and Vendée are currently slated for mid-September.

ROKA’s first pro athlete, Jesse Thomas, inspired the Phantom. He won his breakthrough triathlon in gas station aviators, and made a name for himself racing in that classic style. However, he had to settle for underperforming sunglasses with poor optics that fell off his face and could not be worn comfortably for extended periods. Inspired by Thomas’s demand for a solution that would provide market-beating performance, ROKA accepted the challenge to build the ultimate performance aviator. After more than a year of intense R&D with some of the world’s most advanced factories and material suppliers, the Phantom was born.

Thomas recalled his victory in the grueling IRONMAN® Lanzarote in Spain, a race in which he ran a blistering 2:46 marathon while wearing the Phantom for the first time: “They were the ultimate upgrade, crazy lightweight and super comfortable. They never bounced or slipped, despite buckets of sweat. I was 100% focused on my race, not my equipment. Plus, I thought they looked badass.”

The second design in ROKA’s debut collection, the Kona was inspired by the ultimate endurance test in triathlon on Hawaii’s big island, an annual proving ground for the latest in performance technology. The performance sunglass has a modern, square lens that echoes iconic American style of the ’50s and ’60s. To combat fogging, the frame is engineered for channeled airflow with architecture that is reinforced with carbon fiber for torsional rigidity and strength.

The Vendée is the third debut design. It is shaped with classic wayfarer styling and named after the launch point for the grueling, round-the-world, single-handed yacht race that attracts the most daring and accomplished yachtsmen. Like the Kona, the Vendée features channeled airflow, hidden spring hinges that contribute shock absorption and optimal fit for any head size or shape, and the comfort of a lightweight yet durable nylon frame.

All designs in the collection feature premium lenses by Carl Zeiss Vision, and they exceed ANSI Z87.1 standards for optical performance and impact resistance. Polarized editions block 99% of reflected glare, and all lenses filter out 100% of all harmful UV.

The lenses are enhanced with a superior hard coating for abrasion resistance, a hydrophobic/oleophobic coating that reduces fog buildup and resists smudging, and an AR coating that mitigates distracting reflections and glare.

Canales added, “ROKA’s mission is to unlock human potential — to equip, empower, inspire, and ignite. When we see an opportunity to innovate, to challenge the status quo, to disrupt a complacent or monopolistic market, we go all in. These debut eyewear designs are a glimpse of what’s to come.”

Visit www.roka.co to learn more about the company’s growing lines of premium performance apparel and equipment. Follow ROKA on social media at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About ROKA Sports, Inc.

ROKA is a premium multisport brand dedicated to empowering athletes with the performance technologies they need to realize and redefine their potential. Like the athletes it serves, ROKA believes reaching one’s best is not a destination but the first step on the next journey of greatness, and the company continually strives to achieve the most innovative, premium products available for those who demand the best.

ROKA was founded by two former Stanford All-American swimmers who, after being frustrated by the offerings on the market, set out to make the fastest wetsuits on the planet. After launching in 2013, ROKA has seen tremendous growth, and its products are now relied upon by numerous world-class athletes including ITU World Champions, IRONMAN® Champions and Olympic medalists. Today, ROKA continues to make a difference for athletes who share its passion for excellence, and the company is building on its reputation for quality, performance and unsurpassed customer experience as it expands into new product categories. For more information, visit www.roka.co.

(Español) Pablo Soria de Lachica – Acoge la inversión de Uruguay en infraestructura

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Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Starts Sept. 9, as Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror Begins its Final Check-out Celebration

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TWILIGHT ZONE(TM) TOWER OF TERROR FINAL CHECK-OUT CELEBRATION (ANAHEIM, Calif.) - Guests will enjoy the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror(TM) and its eerie adventure during the final "check-out" celebration, throughout Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. The spooky Halloween season returns to the Disneyland Resort in 2016 from Sept. 9 through Oct. 31. The final chance for guests to check in at the spooky attraction is Jan. 2, 2017, at Disney California Adventure Park. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland)

ANAHEIM, California, Aug. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort offers two new reasons for guests to visit this year­­––a special celebration at The Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror with a chance to “drop in” like never before, and the debut of the “Frightfully Fun Parade” at Mickey’s Halloween Party, a separate-ticket event. The parade features some popular Disney villains and a procession of grim, grinning ghosts, while The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow appears for the first time at Mickey’s Halloween Party.

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Those treats add to the family-friendly thrills, popular seasonal attractions and spooky decor that make Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort so magical. The season runs from Friday, Sept. 9, through Monday, Oct. 31, offering the popular Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy attractions, themed foods and merchandise, plus spirited decor that features a giant Mickey Mouse jack-‘o-lantern on Main Street, U.S.A.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Final Check-out Celebration at Disney California Adventure Park

The invitation to check into the Hollywood Tower Hotel is even more urgent now as The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror approaches its final check-out date, Jan. 2, 2017. A special tribute begins Sept. 9 to salute the haunted hotel’s eerie story and exciting adventure at Disney California Adventure Park. During the celebration, guests who arrive after twilight will enjoy “Late Check-Out”–-a chance to venture beyond the fifth dimension into complete darkness.  It’s something guests have never experienced before: free-falling in the attraction’s haunted elevator shaft with all the lights out.

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror celebration also includes special musical performances, commemorative merchandise and specialty food and beverage items. Performing at the Hollywood Tower Hotel are the Silver Lake Sisters, characters from the story of this famous hotel who once performed at its rooftop lounge. The sisters make their return to the Hollywood Hotel during Halloween season.

Spooky Halloween Traditions at Disneyland Park

Throughout the Halloween season, guests will find special treats and thrilling traditions.  Haunted Mansion Holiday returns to celebrate the collision between Halloween and Christmas, and a familiar guest moves into the Mansion: Jack Skellington from the Walt Disney Pictures classic “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

  • Jack Skellington brings a unique spark to the season and, for the first time, his friend Sally joins him in the Mansion graveyard.
  • The annual Haunted Mansion Holiday gingerbread house is back with a new theme. This year’s version appears to have been stitched together from pieces of other gingerbread houses and treats. In fact, the ghoulish architect has stitched himself inside the house, and one green arm still may be spotted, sewing the walls together around him.
  • Another Halloween favorite is Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, a Halloween-themed reimagining of the popular thrill ride in Tomorrowland, at Disneyland. Guests on board the speeding Space Mountain vehicles are thrust into a ghostly galaxy where they are bombarded with eerie screams, sound effects and music. Spine-chilling spirits pop out of the darkness, appearing to reach out to menace the space travelers.
  • The traditional Mexican celebration, Dia de los Muertos,” is observed with a skeleton display in Frontierland, near Rancho del Zocalo restaurant.
  • As a special, after-dark treat during the Halloween season, guests visiting Disneyland on select nights will enjoy the “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks spectacular.
  • During the day, the dynamic “Mickey’s Soundsational Parade” marches down Main Street, U.S.A., throughout Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort.

Mickey’s Halloween Party

New this year at Mickey’s Halloween Party is the premiere of the “Frightfully Fun Parade,” seen exclusively on the 17 nights of this separately ticketed event at Disneyland.

  • The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow (from the Disney animated classic “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad”) brings a warning to guests, riding through the park on his ghostly black steed with a flickering jack-‘o-lantern.
  • Shortly afterward, the parade begins with greetings from Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”
  • Grim, grinning (and hitchhiking) ghosts follow along in the procession, joined by other spirits from the iconic Haunted Mansion attraction.
  • Inspired by Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog,” the creepy Dr. Facilier calls on mystical powers, summoning his Shadow Men from the bayou to loom large over his strange and twisted Voodoo parlor.
  • Mischievous Disney villains appear out of the darkness, ready to stir up some trouble, and their wicked gathering includes the Evil Queen, Jafar and Cruella.

Mickey’s Halloween Party guests are invited to visit in costume and trick-or-treat throughout Disneyland for candy and healthy snacks. An extra special treat is the Halloween Screams” fireworks spectacular, presented exclusively for guests of Mickey’s Halloween Party and hosted by “Master of Scare-omonies” Jack Skellington.

Tickets for Mickey’s Halloween Party* may be purchased online and on mobile devices at Disneyland.com/party, as well as at the Disneyland Resort main gate and by phone at 714-781-4400. Guests may check for availability for the 17 nights: Friday, Sept. 23; Monday, Sept. 26, Wednesday, Sept. 28; Friday, Sept. 30; Monday, Oct. 3; Wednesday, Oct. 5; Friday, Oct. 7; Monday, Oct. 10;Wednesday, Oct. 12; Friday, Oct. 14; Monday, Oct. 17; Wednesday, Oct. 19; Friday, Oct. 21; Monday, Oct. 24; Wednesday, Oct. 26; Saturday, Oct. 29; and Monday, Oct. 31, Halloween night. Online and mobile purchases are not available the day of the event. Parking is not included in the ticket price, and parking fees will apply.

Tickets purchased in advance are available at a discount for select nights. Tickets purchased on the day of the event are $89 each. All tickets to Mickey’s Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 29, and Monday, Oct. 31, are $99 each. Mickey’s Halloween Party is a non-smoking event. Smoking is permitted only in the Esplanade outside the Disneyland main entrance.

For more information about Halloween events at the Disneyland Resort, please visit http://www.Disneyland.com/Halloween. Entertainment and attractions are subject to change without notice.

*Mickey’s Halloween Party tickets are subject to availability and are valid only for specific event dates and hours. Space is limited and event dates may sell out. Limit eight (8) tickets per person, per event date. Tickets are nonrefundable and may not be resold. May not be combined with other discounts. Costumes subject to Disney guidelines and should not be obstructive or offensive; please check guidelines for all restrictions. Ages 2 and under: no ticket required. Entertainment may be cancelled due to inclement weather or otherwise. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.

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Haunted Mansion Holiday inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

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