Keller Grover announces proposed settlement in Cabela’s Call Recording Class Action.

September 20, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Keller Grover regarding the Cabela’s Call Recording Settlement.

San Francisco County Superior Court

CABELA’S CALL RECORDING SETTLEMENT

A proposed $3,850,000 class action settlement has been reached in the lawsuit Saunders, et al. v. Cabela’s Wholesale, Inc., San Francisco County Superior Court Case No. CGC-14-537095. The lawsuit claims that Cabela’s Wholesale, Inc. recorded telephone calls of persons calling its toll free customer-service lines without telling callers that the calls may be recorded, allegedly in violation of California law. Defendant has denied the claims. Nonetheless, Defendant and the Class Representatives have agreed to settle the dispute to avoid the uncertainty and costs of further litigation and trial.

Who is a class member?

You are a class member if you are a natural person who: (1) during the period December 12, 2012 through February 18, 2014, inclusive, placed a call while physically located in California to one of Cabela’s toll free telephone numbers and spoke with a representative of Cabela’s; and (2) was either a California resident at the time such call was made or used a phone number with a California area code to place such call regardless of your residency. This settlement covers those calls.

What are my legal rights?

This notice is only a summary. You may obtain more complete information by visiting www.CabelasRecordingSettlement.com and viewing the full class notice, by writing to the address at the bottom of this notice, or by calling the Claims Administrator at 1-844-528-0183.

To receive a settlement payment, eligible class members must submit a timely claim. It is expected that eligible class members who submit a timely and valid Claim Form will receive approximately $100 per qualified call but not more than $5,000 per call. The amount of each individual settlement payment will depend on the total number of claims filed.

Unless you take steps to exclude yourself from the settlement, you will be bound by all of the Court’s orders if the Court approves the settlement, whether or not you submit a claim. This means you will not be able to make any claim that is covered by the settlement against Cabela’s or other Released Parties in the future.

If you wish to submit a claim, visit www.CabelasRecordingSettlement.com or contact the Claims Administrator at 1-844-528-0183 to get a claim form. The deadline to submit claims is December 19, 2016.

If you do not wish to be a member of the settlement class, you must submit a letter to the Claims Administrator at the address below postmarked by December 19, 2016. If you opt-out you cannot submit a claim form. Visit the settlement website for
more information.

If you wish to object to the settlement, you must do so by submitting your objection to the Claims Administrator at the address below postmarked by December 19, 2016. Visit the settlement website for more information.

A final hearing will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 305, San Francisco Superior Court, 400 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102. The Court will decide whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate. The Court will also determine attorneys’ fees and costs and plaintiffs’ service awards. The motion for attorneys’ fees and costs and plaintiffs’ service awards will be posted on the settlement website after it is filed. You may attend the hearing, but you do not have to.

This is only a summary regarding the settlement. For detailed information including, the full text of the Amended Settlement Agreement, the Class Notice and the Claim Form, visit www.CabelasRecordingSettlement.com, call 1-844-528-0183, or write to: Saunders v. Cabela’s Settlement, c/o Heffler Claims Group, P.O. Box 59239, Philadelphia, PA 19102-9239.

CNET en Español Pays Tribute To The Most Influential Latinos In American Technology

September 20, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, CNET en Español, CNET’s Spanish-language sister site, today pays tribute to the technology contributions of Latinos in America by announcing its annual list of the top 20 most influential Latinos in technology for 2016. The list, which includes 18 new executives as well as a record number of women (nine total), is made up of Latinos with a broad range of experience and skills that are leading teams in high-profile tech companies in the U.S. From Apple to LinkedIn to NASA, the list of senior executives is reflective of the accomplishments and impact of the Latino community on technology.

“Latinos continue to play a growing and more influential role in the make-up of American society,” said Gabriel Sama, managing editor of CNET en Español. “That growth and influence is aligned with the explosion of technology, and this list is designed to acknowledge the impact Latinos are making with the products and services that are shaping the way we live in today’s highly connected and technical world. We congratulate this year’s executives.”

Selected by the CNET en Español editorial staff, the list is comprised of professionals in STEM or creative fields that meet the following criteria: born in Spain or Latin America, or in the U.S. of Hispanic origin; working in the U.S. or at a company with operations in the country; and in senior positions and involved in the decision-making processes or play key creative roles in the technology space.

Eddy Cue, Senior Vice President of Internet Software and Service at Apple, who’s on the list for the second time, tells CNET en Español: “My parents wanted me to be more successful than they were. And I think that’s a great attribute. I want that for my kids. So I owe them a great deal for that. And they taught me a lot about all the principles of hard work. Both my parents worked a lot of hours.”

“To be recognized a second time is an exceptional honor, not only for me personally, but also for my VRLab team,” said Evelyn Miralles, Principal Engineer Innovator at the Virtual Reality Laboratory at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, where she has worked on virtual reality for 24 years. “As a businesswoman with a passion for STEM advancement, it is an esteemed acknowledgment that helps to further my efforts.” Miralles is on the list for the second consecutive year.

This year’s list includes the following executives:

Soledad Antelada Toledano – Cyber Engineer at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Jennifer Argüello – Senior Social Impact Technical Development Manager at GitHub
Jerry Bautista – Vice President and General Manager, New Devices Group at Intel Corporation
Manuel Bronstein – Vice President of Product Management at YouTube
Frances Colón – Deputy Science and Technology Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of State
Eddy Cue – Senior Vice President, Internet Software and Service at Apple
Christina Díaz – Systems Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mars 2020
Carlos Domínguez – Director of Technical Development at Hasbro
Nicolás García Belmonte – Engineer Manager, Data Visualization at Uber
Dioselín González – VR Principal Engineer at Unity Labs
Evelyn Miralles – Principal Engineer Innovator at Virtual Reality Laboratory, NASA Johnson Space Center
Selene Mota – Research Engineer at Samsung Research America
Charlie Ortiz – Director, Nuance Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing
Íñigo Quilez – Visual Effects Supervisor at Oculus Story Studio
Diego Rejtman – Principal Software Engineer Manager at Microsoft
Lilian Rincón – Group Program Manager, Skype
Paola Santana – Co-founder and Head of Network Operations at Matternet
John Freddy Vega – Co-founder and CEO of Platzi
Javier Verdura – Director, Product Design at Tesla Motors
Eduardo Vivas – Head of Product for Talent Solutions at LinkedIn

About CNET:
For more than 20 years, CNET has been the world’s leading tech media brand with tens of millions of people consuming its news and review content on multiple platforms each month. Through unmatched reporting and unparalleled reviews, CNET educates, inspires and tells the real story of the way technology shapes consumers lives and the ideas behind them. CNET offers the best advice for living with technology and covers every aspect of consumer technology from personal and automotive tech to smart appliance and home technology. CNET also publishes a number of stand-alone editorial products including: Roadshow an auto-destination site that brings a fresh tech perspective to car owners, buyers and enthusiasts; CNET Smart Home, CNET’s first-of-its-kind “living laboratory” to test smart home products; CNET Magazine, a quarterly print publication; Tech Today, CNET’s app featuring the day’s top 10 tech stories of the day; and CNET en Español, the Spanish language edition of CNET that features original new stories in Spanish, CNET reviews and Spanish language video.

For more information, visit and follow CNET on Twitter (@CNET) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/cnet). CNET is a property of CBS Interactive.

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(Español) Pablo Soria de Lachica Describe El Interés En Perforación Submarina En Uruguay

September 19, 2016

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March of Dimes Selects Stacey D. Stewart as President

September 19, 2016

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The March of Dimes Foundation announced today that its Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the selection of Stacey D. Stewart as its next President. Mrs. Stewart will begin transitioning to the March of Dimes on November 7 and officially assume all duties as the President on January 1, 2017.

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“We are very excited to have Stacey join us as the next President of the March of Dimes,” said Gary Dixon, Chairman of the March of Dimes Foundation National Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Search Committee. “She brings a wealth of experience as a non-profit CEO, a leader of complex organizations with national and global footprints, a fundraiser and a national spokesperson. Stacey is mission-driven and results-focused and is deeply committed to our mission and public service.”

Following the announced retirement of Dr. Jennifer Howse, the Board of Trustees engaged Diversified Search – an executive search firm – who initiated a 6-month process seeking input from many senior management, volunteers, donors and other key stakeholders. With these insights, a national search was launched that included more than 200 candidates with backgrounds across nonprofit, business, government, medicine and educational sectors.

“We were tremendously impressed with Stacey’s candidacy,” explained Monica Luechtefeld, Search Committee and National Board of Trustees member. “She is an experienced executive who is deeply committed to our mission to give every baby a fighting chance. She has a vision for the March of Dimes: to grow the revenue base and enhance the Foundation’s financial strength; to engage our volunteers, employees and philanthropic supporters; and to continue our strong C.A.R.E.S. focus: community, advocacy, research, education and support.”

Before joining the March of Dimes, Stewart served as the U.S. President of United Way Worldwide where she provided strategic direction in driving community impact, as well as enhancing the organization’s brand. A business veteran, Stewart also has held a number of senior roles, including Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President for the Office of Community and Charitable Giving at Fannie Mae, as well as President and Chief Executive Officer for the Fannie Mae Foundation.

“Stacey is an accomplished leader and passionate champion of bringing communities together to solve our toughest problems,” said Brian Gallagher, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way Worldwide. “While we are saddened that she is leaving United Way, we could not be more pleased to see her join an organization that is so committed to the health and well-being of babies, mothers, and communities as a whole. Stacey is sure to make a tremendous impact at the March of Dimes and, ultimately, for the families it serves.”

Stewart holds a master’s of business administration from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Georgetown University. In addition to many national awards, she also has been recognized with honorary degrees from Alabama A&M, Morgan State University, Texas Southern University and Trinity University. Mrs. Stewart is married to Jarvis C. Stewart, the Chairman and Managing Partner of I+R Media LLC, a public affairs and strategic communications firm based in Washington, D.C. The Stewarts have two children, Madeleine and Savannah.

“I am grateful to have the opportunity to lead an organization with such a storied history as the March of Dimes,” said Stewart. “Across polio, birth defects and the prematurity campaign – few organizations have made such a lasting impact on the futures of mothers and babies as the March of Dimes. I feel honored to join this tradition and seek new ways to reach and protect every mother and baby in the future.”

‘We welcome Stacey as incoming President,” said Dr. Howse. “She is a highly regarded and accomplished nonprofit executive who will bring her keen sense of social justice to the March of Dimes and our commitment to health equity and a healthy birth for every baby. While we’ve made progress in reducing rates of premature birth, more work is needed. I am confident that her leadership will drive continued improvement in national prematurity rates by expanding our cutting-edge research and broadening the reach of our programs.”

Dixon shared this sentiment. “We are very excited to have Stacey lead us into the future. We are equally grateful for the wonderful legacy and iconic leadership of Dr. Howse. Our work to end prematurity under her leadership has been outstanding. It’s delightful to see these two working together toward a smooth and orderly transition. Our entire organization, its volunteers, staff, donors and partners should be proud of both our heritage and our future.”

About March of Dimes

March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines and breakthroughs.

For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. To participate in our annual signature fundraising event, visit marchforbabies.org. If you have been affected by prematurity or birth defects, visit our shareyourstory.org community to find comfort and support. For detailed national, state and local perinatal statistics, visit persistats.org. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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United Way of New York City, the New York Giants and Verizon Launch Character Playbook

September 19, 2016

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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As part of their 23-year partnership supporting New York City youth, United Way of New York City (UWNYC) and the New York Giants have reteamed to launch Character Playbook with the support of Verizon. The new interactive online course, focused on helping students develop character and cultivate and maintain healthy relationships, is powered by education technology leader EverFi and will serve thousands of middle school students each year in 20 schools across New York City. The program was launched today at the Eagle Academy for Young Men in the Bronx.

“Building on more than two decades of partnership with the New York Giants, UWNYC is thrilled to launch Character Playbook with the support of Verizon and EverFi and continue to grow our impact on NYC youth,” said Sheena Wright, President and CEO, United Way of New York City. “Providing our young people with character-based development resources will empower them to grow into adults that foster healthy relationships with quality communication skills—it’s critical to the future of our City.”

Approximately 68% of young people between the ages of 12 and 18 have experienced some form of relationship abuse, and these experiences can negatively impact lifelong rational development. Character Playbook has six scenario-based learning modules that help students develop healthy social-emotional skill sets. The digital curriculum has been developed alongside subject matter experts, and guides students through a variety of interactive, confidence-building activities that explore true-to-life challenges like managing emotions, communicating effectively in relationships and resolving conflict. Character Playbook will teach students safe, effective options for stepping up when a friend, family member, or peer needs help.

Giants stars Jay Bromley, Kelvin Sheppard and Mark Herzlich attended today’s launch event, which was emcee’d by former Giants player and current FOX NFL analyst David Diehl. Former Giants player and current United Way of New York City board member Amani Toomer also attended the event. The players visited a computer class and interacted with students as they worked through the Character Playbook course and later fielded questions from Eagle Academy students at a school assembly that focused on character education, being a good teammate, managing emotions and communicating effectively. The Eagle Academy marching band also performed at the event.

“The New York Football Giants have had a long standing relationship with United Way of New York City,” said Allison Stangeby, Vice President, Community & Corporate Relations, New York Football Giants. “Over the years, we have worked on many different projects. The launching of the Character Playbook is a game changer, not only for our relationship but for the students and communities in which we live. We are thrilled to be on the ground level with this new initiative.”

“As a leader in the community, Verizon believes that we must use our resources and expertise to create innovative solutions that help the vulnerable in our society,” said Kevin Zavaglia, Verizon Market President-Northeast. “Through our Verizon Innovative Learning program, we have focused our resources on education and character development programs. We believe that by supporting Character Playbook in New York City we can make an impact and address topics that are critical to middle school students’ success across the region.”

“The Eagle Academies are all-boys schools in some of the most challenging neighborhoods in the New York Metropolitan area. A huge part of our mission is to prepare our young men with the skills to make the right choices and to develop relationships based on mutual respect. This partnership with the NFL and the United Way goes a long way toward helping us to do that,” said David Banks, President & CEO, Eagle Academy Foundation, which manages the Eagle Academy network of public schools. The Eagle Academy network consists of six public schools in the five boroughs of New York City and Newark whose mission is to develop young men of color committed to the pursuit of academic excellence, strong character and responsible leadership. The first Eagle Academy for Young Men opened in the Bronx in 2004 and currently serves students from grades 6 through 12.

For more information, visit unitedwaynyc.org or join us on Facebook at facebook.com/unitedwaynyc. Follow us on Twitter at @unitedwaynyc.

High resolution photos are available at UnitedWayNYC.org/CharacterPlaybkSelects. Photo credit: Hatnim Lee.

For media inquiries, please contact Rida Bint Fozi at The TASC Group at 212-337-8870 or [email protected].

About United Way of New York City
United Way of New York City (UWNYC) has been a trusted partner to government, corporations and community-based organizations for nearly 80 years. Serving low-income New Yorkers, UWNYC’s collective impact approach enables the diagnosis of neighborhood challenges and the design of solutions to expand education, financial stability and health opportunities. UWNYC then deploys resources and volunteers while also driving policy change that is guided by measured results. UWNYC envisions caring communities where all individuals and families have access to quality education and the opportunity to lead healthy and financially secure lives. Learn more at www.unitedwaynyc.org.

About the New York Giants
A cornerstone franchise of the National Football League, the New York Football Giants began play in 1925. With eight championships, including a victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIV, their second in five seasons, the Giants are the only franchise in the NFL with a Super Bowl victory in each of the last four decades. Headquartered at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, N.J., the Giants enter their 92^nd season of play in the NFL. www.giants.com

About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York City, has a diverse workforce of nearly 162,700 and generated nearly $132 billion in 2015 revenues. Verizon operates America’s most reliable wireless network, with 113.2 million retail connections nationwide. The company also provides communications and entertainment services over mobile broadband and the nation’s premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers worldwide.

About EverFi, Inc.
EverFi, Inc. is the education technology innovator that empowers K-12, higher education, and adult learners with the skills needed to be successful in life. Its comprehensive critical skills platform is focused on Financial Education, Digital Citizenship, STEM Career Readiness, Diversity and Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Character Education, and Health and Wellness. The EverFi Education Network is powered by more than 3,300 partner organizations across all 50 states and Canada and annually reaches 6 million learners. Learn more at www.everfi.com.

Contact:
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Sporty, Functional Honda HR-V Enters 2017 with Fresh Color and Green Credentials

September 19, 2016

TORRANCE, California, Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The stylish and versatile Honda HR-V crossover vehicle, the 2016 Green SUV of the Year, adds a new color for 2017 and goes on sale tomorrow with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $19,365 for the LX 2WD with a 6-speed manual transmission.

With bold and sporty coupe-like styling, SUV versatility and a 34-mpg EPA highway fuel economy rating (2WD CVT), by any measure the 2017 Honda HR-V is a standout in the entry crossover market. Delivering outstanding value with a long list of standard features and technologies, including 17-inch alloy wheels, push-button electric parking brake with Automatic Brake Hold, rearview camera with guidelines, Pandora^® radio and Bluetooth^® HandsFreeLink^®, the 2017 HR-V also adds a sophisticated new color – Lunar Silver metallic – to its palette, replacing Alabaster Silver.

Available in LX, EX and EX-L Navi trims, the 2017 HR-V is powered by a highly refined and efficient 1.8-liter 4-cylinder 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC^® engine producing a peak 141 horsepower and 127 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is paired with one of two efficient and responsive Honda transmissions: a seamless and sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT), available on all models, or an engaging 6-speed manual transmission, available on LX and EX models with 2WD.

2017 HR-V Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings
Trim	Drivetrain	MSRP¹	EPA MPG²Ratings (city/ highway/combined)
LX	2WD w/ 6MT	$19,365	25/33/28
LX	2WD w/ CVT	$20,165	28/34/31
LX	AWD w/ CVT	$21,465	27/31/29
EX	2WD w/ 6MT	$21,415	25/33/28
EX	2WD w/ CVT	$22,215	28/34/31
EX	AWD w/ CVT	$23,515	27/31/29
EX-L Navi	2WD w/ CVT	$24,840	28/34/31
EX-L Navi	AWD w/ CVT	$26,140	27/31/29

Safety and Driver-Assistive Technology

The HR-V is designed to achieve class-leading safety ratings and features including Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure for enhanced frontal collision protection. For 2017 HR-V carries forward the 2016 model’s five-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Standard safety and driver-assistive features include four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Brake Assist and Hill Start Assist; Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA^®) electronic stability control system; a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera; dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; driver and front passenger side airbags; side-curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions; and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Honda LaneWatch^® display is included with EX and EX-L Navi trims.

Powertrain and Drivetrain

Power comes from a highly refined and responsive 1.8-liter SOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with i-VTEC^® valvetrain, producing a peak 141 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 127 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,300 rpm. The engine is mated to a sporty and fuel-efficient continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Honda “G-design” shift logic, or a slick-shifting 6-speed manual transmission (LX and EX FWD only). The HR-V is available with front-wheel-drive or with Honda’s Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™ for outstanding all-weather traction and control.

Body and Chassis

The HR-V utilizes a unique center-mounted fuel tank layout that enables the 2^nd-Row Magic Seat^® to fold completely flat into the floor, creating a more spacious and versatile interior package. Driving efficiency, handling performance and cabin quietness are further aided by an aerodynamic shape and a lightweight yet rigid body structure with significant noise-insulating materials and design features. Twenty-seven percent of the body is composed of advanced ultra-high strength steel for improved rigidity that enhances collision-protection, handling response, ride quality and a quiet cabin environment.

Fully independent front and torsion-beam rear suspension systems with amplitude reactive dampers maximize rear seating and cargo space while also providing outstanding handling characteristics and ride quality. Electric Power Steering (EPS) provides a refined and sporty steering feel while minimizing energy requirements. All models feature power-assisted four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Hill Start Assist, an Electric Parking Brake (EPB) with Automatic Brake Hold, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels and 215/55R17 all-season tires.

Features and Trims

The HR-V offers a high level of standard equipment for an affordable crossover vehicle, along with a long list of available premium features to accommodate a wide variety of consumer needs. LX and EX trims with front-wheel drive can be equipped with either the 6-speed manual transmission or sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT), and all models can be specified as front-wheel-drive or equipped with Real Time AWD™. Models with Real Time AWD™ are available only with a CVT.

The 2017 Honda HR-V is covered by a comprehensive 3-year/36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty and a 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain limited warranty. Additional benefits of ownership include Honda Roadside Assistance, which provides free 24-hour roadside assistance during the 3-year/36,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty term. The HR-V was developed by Honda R&D Co. Ltd. in Japan, and is manufactured at Honda’s eighth and newest auto plant in North America, in Celaya, Mexico.

More Information
Additional media information including high-resolution photography and video of the 2017 Honda Fit is available at www.hondanews.com/channels/hr-v. Consumer information is available at www.automobiles.honda.com/hr-v.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic and Accord passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 33 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2015, more than 99 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $835 destination charge, and options. Dealer prices may vary.

² Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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NBC UNIVERSO Announces The Premiere Of Celeb-Reality Series “The Riveras” On Sunday, October 16 At 10pm/9C

September 19, 2016

MIAMI, Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBC UNIVERSO, the modern entertainment and sports cable channel for Latinos announced the premiere of “The Riveras,” its new celeb-reality series that follows the children of late Mexican- American music icon and reality star, Jenni Rivera on Sunday, October 16 at 10pm/9C. On this new reality show viewers will get to see Jenni’s five children: Chiquis, Jacqie, Mikey, Jenicka and Johnny as they step up and pull together to pursue their biggest dreams with humor and love. To download images, click here: www.image.net/TheRiveras1. To view the “The Riveras” official trailer click on: https://youtu.be/H658DG87l24.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/7929651-nbc-universo-los-riveras

“We want to show the world you can continue moving forward despite adversities. Yes, life without our mother has been painful and difficult. We have weak moments but at the end of the day we come together as family to figure it out,” stated Chiquis, the eldest daughter of Jenni Rivera. “Our goal is to represent our mother as the great woman she was and viewers will get to see that through all of us. It’s important to show the public who we are and to discover the truth …a lot has been said on the news and tabloids,” she added.

The 10-episode season of “The Riveras,” picks up nearly four years after the tragic death of “La Diva de Banda” in a plane crash on December 9, 2012, which left the family devastated and millions of fans around the world mourning her loss. Since her passing a lot has happened with one of the most beloved Regional Mexican families.

“We are excited to give viewers access to Jenni Rivera’s biggest legacy, her children, and to witness their evolution,” said Bilai Joa Silar, Senior Vice President of Programming and Production, NBC UNIVERSO. “Chiquis, Jacqie, Mikey, Jenicka and Johnny are spreading their wings and doing their best to make their mother proud. We are confident our audience will fall in love with ‘The Riveras’.”

More about the cast:

Chiquis – 31 years old. Singer, Author, Entrepreneur. This year will be a very trying time for Chiquis as she tries to juggle her singing career, a tour, run her hair salon “Blow Me Dry” and “Be Flawless” skincare and make-up line, while continuing to help her four siblings who need a mother-figure in their lives.
Jacqie – 26 years old. Mother of three, Jacqie fears she’s losing her fun, rebellious side. She has ambitions to pursue a gospel singing career, but she first needs to cope with her terrible stage fright with the help of her sister, Chiquis.
Mikey – 25 years old. Coping with the loss of his mother, Mikey has turned to art to channel his emotions and give back to the community. He runs the on-line store of his mother’s merchandise. His daughter, now 3 years old, might be autistic and Chiquis is helping him accept it and find help.
Jenicka – 18 years old. The youngest Rivera daughter is ready to navigate her own world by her own rules. Chiquis and Jacqie are having a hard time letting go but are learning to compromise. She’s starting a designer hat line with her friend and wants to help kids who have lost their parents; she is also studying child psychology.
Johnny – 15 years old. The troublemaker in the bunch, Johnny is now a teenager and having a hard time abiding by the rules. Chiquis has even considered giving up her singing career to keep a better eye on him.

“The Riveras” is Executive Produced by Gloria Medel Solomons for NBC UNIVERSO and Blank Paige Productions.

Besides enjoying the episodes on TV, subscribers of NBC UNIVERSO on participating cable, satellite, and telco services will also be able to view the first episode of “The Riveras” through Video on Demand and digitally on www.nbcuniverso.com/NOW, and on NBC UNIVERSO NOW apps by entering the subscriber’s log-in information.

Fans can engage on social media by using the hashtag #TheRiveras and find more content about the show in Spanish on NBC UNIVERSO’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheriverasTV and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nbcuniverso/.

To find NBC UNIVERSO on your satellite, telco or cable TV channel lineup, go to Channel 410 on DIRECTV; Channel 838 on DISH Network; Channel 3009 or 3010 on AT&T U-verse; and visit www.nbcuniverso.com/encuentra for the NBC UNIVERSO channel number on your local cable TV listings.

NBC UNIVERSO is currently available to 40 million households across the U.S. The network is telecast in HD nationwide on DirecTV; Western U.S. markets served by Comcast Xfinity TV; throughout Bright House Networks’ cable television footprint; and select Cox Communications markets.

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(Español) La FDA anuncia una competencia para incentivar la creación de tecnologías innovadoras que contribuyan a reducir las muertes por sobredosis con opiáceos

September 19, 2016

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U.S. Census Bureau: New American Community Survey Statistics for Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Available For States and Local Areas

September 19, 2016

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Census Bureau today released its most detailed look at America’s people, places and economy with new statistics on income, poverty, health insurance and more than 40 other topics from the American Community Survey.

Many states saw an increase in income and a decrease in poverty rates between 2014 and 2015. During that same period, the percentage of people covered by health insurance increased in all of the largest 25 metropolitan areas. The findings are from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2015 American Community Survey, the nation’s most comprehensive information source on American households. Today’s release provides statistics on more than 40 social, economic and housing topics for U.S. communities with populations of 65,000 or more.

“The American Community Survey allows us to track incremental changes across our nation on how Americans live and work, year-to-year,” Census Bureau Director John H. Thompson said. “It helps people, businesses and governments in all of our states and local communities better understand the needs of their populations, the markets in which they operate and the challenges and opportunities they face.”

Below are some of the local-level income, poverty and health insurance statistics from the American Community Survey that complement the national-level statistics released earlier this week from the Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey. The Current Population Survey is the leading source for national-level data, and the American Community Survey is the leading source for community and local-level data. For more information on the topics included in the American Community Survey, ranging from educational attainment to computer use to commuting, please visit census.gov.

Poverty

Between 2014 and 2015, poverty rates declined in 23 states. No state saw a poverty rate increase.
Poverty rates in 2015 ranged from a low of 8.2 percent in New Hampshire to a high of 22.0 percent in Mississippi.
Some of the highest poverty rates were found in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Mexico.
Some of the lowest poverty rates were found in Alaska, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Vermont.
From 2014 to 2015, the poverty rate decreased in 16 of the 25 most populous metropolitan areas. None of the 25 most populous metropolitan areas saw an increase in the poverty rate.

Income

Real median household income increased in 39 states and the District of Columbia, with increases ranging from 1.8 percent (Connecticut) to 6.8 percent (Montana). No state saw a decrease in median household income between 2014 and 2015. (“Real” refers to income after adjusting for inflation.)
Maryland ($75,847) and the District of Columbia ($75,628) had median household incomes that were among the highest for 2015. They were not statistically different from each other. Mississippi ($40,593) had the lowest, which was statistically unchanged from 2014. Median household income increased in 21 of the 25 most populous metropolitan areas between 2014 and 2015. None of the 25 most populous metropolitan areas showed a decrease.
Median household income was lower than the U.S. median in 26 states and higher than the U.S. median in 18 states and the District of Columbia.

Income Equality

The Gini index is a standard economic measure of income inequality. A score of 0.0 is perfect equality in income distribution. A score of 1.0 indicates total inequality where one household has all of the income.
Five states and the District of Columbia had Gini indices higher than the U.S. rate: California, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana and New York. Twelve were not statistically different from the U.S. rate; the remaining 33 were lower.
Most states experienced no statistical change in income inequality. Income inequality increased in eight states (Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada and New Jersey) and decreased in one (Connecticut).

Health Insurance

In 2015, the health insurance coverage rate for the population living inside metropolitan areas was 90.7 percent, which is 2.3 percentage points higher than the rate in 2014.
In 2015, the Boston metropolitan area had the highest health insurance coverage rate (97.0 percent) among the most populous 25 metropolitan areas, and the Houston metropolitan area had the lowest rate (82.7 percent).
Between 2014 and 2015, the percentage of people covered by health insurance increased in all 25 of the most populous 25 metropolitan areas. The change in the rate of coverage ranged from 0.8 percentage points to 5.2 percentage points.
Between 2013 and 2015, Miami, Los Angeles and Riverside metropolitan areas experienced the largest increase in the rate of health insurance coverage among the most populous metropolitan areas. Their rates of health insurance coverage increased by about 9.0 percentage points.

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Two Health Care Business Leaders Named to March of Dimes National Board of Trustees

September 19, 2016

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WHITE PLAINS, New York, Sept. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sue Schick, Chief Growth Officer at UnitedHealthcare Community & State and Juan Luis Salgado-Morales, MD, FACOG, President and CEO of Vita Healthcare, have been elected to the March of Dimes National Board of Trustees, it was announced today.

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March of Dimes Trustees are volunteers who provide strategic direction and governance to the organization.

“Dr. Salgado-Morales and Ms. Schick each have many years of leadership experience in the business of health care, and have helped guide the March of Dimes in their local areas,” says Gary Dixon, chairman of the Board. “We’re honored to have them join the national Board and lend their expertise to our efforts to prevent birth defects and preterm birth, the #1 killer of babies in the United States.”

Ms. Schick’s service to the March of Dimes spans over two decades, including being a member of the Board of the Pennsylvania March of Dimes since 2011, and acting as the Board’s co-chair of the Pennsylvania Committee to End Premature Birth for Mid-Atlantic Region. Currently, Sue is the Chief Growth Officer for UnitedHealthcare, a diversified Fortune 50 health and well-being company. In her current role, she develops innovative strategies and programming to support state government customers serving more than five million Medicaid members in 24 states, plus Washington, D.C. Prior to that, she was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare of Pennsylvania. With over 30 years of leadership experience in the health and employee benefits industry, Sue is a national speaker on the topics of health care reform, business leadership and philanthropy. In 2012, she was appointed chairperson of The Pennsylvania Commission for Women by Governor Tom Corbett. She has also served on the Governor’s Innovation and Privatization Task Force and Vice Chair for the Pennsylvania Business Council. In recognition of her community service, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce awarded her its Paradigm Women’s Leadership Award in 2014.

She graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a B.S. in Economics/Business Administration from Randolph-Macon College and will receive her master’s degree in Healthcare Delivery Science from Dartmouth College in 2017. Sue and her husband live in the greater Philadelphia area and have three sons.

Dr. Salgado-Morales, who serves as chair of the Puerto Rico March of Dimes, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, an international speaker in endometriosis and laparoscopy, and an Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Member. In 2014-2015, he chaired the March of Dimes signature fundraising event, March for Babies, in Puerto Rico. Before joining Vita Healthcare, Inc., he founded Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and Endometriosis Center, for which he is currently the Medical Director. He is Associate Professor in the Department of OB-GYN at Universidad Central de Caribe, School of Medicine in Bayamón, Puerto Rico and Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of PR Medical Science Campus. He is also President and Co-Founder of Maternal Fetal Medicine & Gynecology Center, PSC. He graduated from the Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine in 1985 and completed his residency in OB-GYN at the Caguas Regional Hospital.

He and his wife, Dr. Marie Rosa Aviles, a dentist, live in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and are parents of two sons and one daughter who are currently pursuing medical careers.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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