New Report Highlights the Potential to Use Aggregate Early Care and Education Workforce Registry Data

September 9, 2016

PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With increased attention to ensuring that all young children enter school ready to learn, policymakers face the daunting task of determining the qualifications and training needs of the child care workforce. Now, a new study from Educational Testing Service (ETS) looks at the importance of early care and education (ECE) workforce registries as valuable tools in that undertaking.

Using State Early Care and Education Workforce Registry Data to Inform Training-Related Questions: Issues to Consider was written by Debra J. Ackerman of ETS’s Early Childhood Research & Assessment Center. It is the fourth in a series of early childhood education policy reports that explores issues related to improving instruction and the use of assessment and other data in programs serving preschool-age children.

To explore the potential of registry data for informing the ECE workforce’s training needs, the report highlights research on the specific training focus variables used (e.g., child development, health and safety), as well as the extent to which such variables are comparable across these databases. Also explored is when registries began recording data on the child care workforce and whether enrollment is voluntary, incentivized or mandatory.

“Since the federal government is increasingly focused on ensuring that all children enter school ready to learn, it is important to make sure that ECE stakeholders have access to quality and accurate data on the training needed by the child care workforce,” said Michael T. Nettles, Senior Vice President of ETS’ Policy Evaluation and Research Center. “Ackerman’s report contributes to the discussion on this topic by highlighting the potential usefulness of aggregate workforce registry data.”

According to Ackerman, this topic is particularly important given the larger child care policy context, including a focus on improving the quality of child care for children under the age of 5, and the workforce’s capacity to support young children’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

To help explain the role which aggregate workforce registry data might play in determining the training needs of the child care workforce, the report focuses on:

The child care workforce policy context
Issues in using aggregate registry data to inform training-related questions
The number of jurisdictions with ECE workforce registries
Registries using variables to denote the focus of enrollees’ training
Comparability of variable titles
Comparability in the set of variables used across registries
The year in which registries began recording training content
Whether enrollment in registries is voluntary versus mandatory

“Ackerman’s report will be valuable as it provides new information regarding the potential usefulness of aggregate registry data to inform questions related to the training needs of the country’s child care workforce,” Nettles concludes.

The report is available at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ets2.12117/full.

Previous reports in the series include:

Enhancing Young Hispanic Dual Language Learners’ Achievement: Exploring Strategies and Addressing Challenges (2015)
State-Funded Pre-K Policies on External Classroom Observations: Issues and Status (2014)
State Pre-K Assessment Policies: Issues and Status (2012).

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL^® and TOEIC ^® tests, the GRE ^® tests and The Praxis Series ^® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org

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Peak Hurricane Season Is Here: Five Steps To Disaster-Proof Your Business

September 9, 2016

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Peak hurricane season runs from now through October, making this a crucial time to review business insurance coverage, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).

Forty percent of businesses do not reopen after a disaster and another 25 percent fail within one year, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). But by taking measures to prepare, businesses can increase their chance of getting back on their feet financially and keeping their doors open. The I.I.I. recommends the following steps:

Develop a Business Continuity Plan
A Business Continuity Plan (also known as an emergency plan) contains the critical information a business needs to keep its doors open, if there is a disaster such as a fire or hurricane. A business continuity plan can serve as a crucial tool in helping a company prepare for and survive a major catastrophe. The IBHS Business Continuity Toolkit is a good place to start developing your plan. Be sure to share the plan with employees, assign responsibilities and offer training so your workforce can collaborate in the recovery of the business. Conduct regular drills to assess and improve response.
Maintain Key Information Offsite
To get your business up and operating after a disaster, you’ll need to be able to access critical business information, such as insurance policies, banking information and contact information for employees, key customers, vendors and suppliers, your insurance professional and others. In addition to backing up computer data, consider maintaining an alternate site to house equipment that is sufficiently far away so as not to be affected by the same risks that threaten the primary location.
Take A Business Inventory
Creating a business inventory includes listing all business equipment, supplies and merchandise—and don’t forget to include commercial vehicles.
Review Your Insurance Coverage
The time to review your insurance policy is before disaster strikes and you have to file a claim. It is important that your business have both the right amount and type of insurance for its needs as well as taking into consideration the risks your business may be exposed to. There are two types of policies you can buy as a business owner:
1. A Business Owners Policy (BOP) is commonly used by small businesses. BOP’s combine property and liability coverage in one policy, though they are usually less comprehensive than a commercial policy.
2. A Commercial Multi-Peril (CMP) policy, combines several coverages—such as commercial property, liability, inland marine and commercial auto—into a single policy. It is typically less expensive to buy a CMP policy than to buy the coverages individually.
Consider Flood Insurance
Flooding is not covered by standard commercial insurance policies, so consider buying a separate flood policy. If you’re located in a high- to moderate-risk flood zone, you could be protecting your business from devastating financial loss. Commercial flood coverage is available from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and provides up to $500,000 in building coverage and $500,000 for contents. You can also get coverage through private insurers.

Visit the Business Insurance section of the I.I.I. website for more information.

RESOURCES:
AIR Worldwide
Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
National Flood Insurance Program
Small Business Administration

The I.I.I. has a full library of educational videos on its You Tube Channel. Information about I.I.I. mobile apps can be found here.

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Carnival Corporation’s Fathom Brand Adds Two Cuba Cruise Dates in Fall 2016

September 9, 2016

MIAMI, Sept. 9, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Fathom, Carnival Corporation’s (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) 10^th and newest cruise brand, has added two Cuba sailing dates for fall 2016 – the result of strong pent-up demand by travelers choosing to take a cruise vacation to explore Cuba with Fathom, the only U.S. cruise line sailing from the U.S. to one of the most desired destinations in the Caribbean.

The additional cruises will take place the weeks of Sunday, Oct. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 6. For both week-long cruises, Fathom’s Adonia will depart Port Miami on Oct. 9 and Nov. 6 for three destinations in Cuba, including two days in Havana. The Adonia will return to Miami on the following Sunday for each of the cruises. Bookings are now being accepted for both voyages through travel agents or via Fathom’s website (www.Fathom.org) or calling Fathom toll-free at 1-855-932-8466.

“Carnival Corporation made history when Fathom arrived in Havana on May 2 of this year, and we continue to strengthen our relationships as the only U.S. cruise company sailing to Cuba from the U.S. – and we are very grateful to Cuban officials for granting us two new dates to accommodate more travelers wanting to sail with Fathom to visit their remarkable country,” said Tara Russell, president of Fathom, referring to the first time in more than 40 years a U.S. cruise line has sailed from the U.S. to Cuba.

“Since our inaugural voyage in early May, we have experienced strong, continued demand from travelers wanting to travel to Cuba with the comfort, convenience and peace of mind that comes with cruising with Fathom. Our bookings for the fall are strong, and the word is spreading: Going on a cruise with Fathom to Cuba is the best, easiest and most enjoyable way to visit this unique country.”

Added Russell: “Because demand is so strong, we encourage travelers to book as soon as possible for the October 9 and November 6 cruises, as we expect brisk sales for the new sailings on our small premium ship, the Adonia. For people interested in other dates for our Cuba sailings, we are almost sold out for the year with only a small number of staterooms available for a few remaining fall cruises to Cuba, and we have extremely strong demand for 2017.”

Fathom’s seven-day cruises from Miami to Cuba visit the historic ports of Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba. In post-cruise surveys, Fathom guests are giving high marks for a great experience at all three destinations, which would otherwise be challenging to visit, and on the Adonia, which houses 700 travelers, providing a sense of intimacy that guests are enjoying.

The experience includes Fathom’s unique shore excursions — featuring several included in the overall price of the cruise — that provide travelers with fun and engaging options for enjoying the country. Some highlights include the island’s famously friendly people, Spanish and French colonial architecture, traditional Cuban music and dance, restaurants with genuine Cuban cuisine, museums, cathedrals, coastal fortresses, the cannons on San Juan Hill, the shores of Cojimar that were Ernest Hemingway’s favorite fishing village, and lively nightlife including the famous Tropicana Club, and much more.

Fathom’s travelers self-certify and can enjoy the island with approved activities.

Highlights of each destination include:

Havana: Cuba’s colorful capital is best known for the Spanish-influenced architecture of Old Havana, the classic American cars that cruise the island and its thriving nightlife. But its historic castles, fortresses, cathedrals, mansions and public buildings vie for attention with the city’s lively music and entertainment scene, an eclectic and sophisticated mix of museums, art galleries, music, dance and open-air festivals that take full advantage of the island’s sunny Caribbean climate.
Cienfuegos: This coastal city is the center of Cuba’s sugar, tobacco and coffee trades, and is known to Cubans as the Pearl of the South for its collection of French-influenced Neoclassical buildings and wide seaside boulevards, with a downtown that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Near the entrance to the city’s spectacular natural bay stands the great stone fortress of Castillo de Jagua, built in 1745 to protect the city against pirate attacks. The city offers a chance to enjoy musical performances, delicious food and charming settings.
Santiago de Cuba: Capital of the Spanish colony of Cuba from 1522 to 1589, Santiago de Cuba is considered the birthplace of salsa dancing and the Cuban revolution. With its watchtowers and cannons used in the Spanish-American War still well-preserved, Cuba’s second largest city is home to the popular festivals of Carnaval and the Fiesta del Fuego, as well as to many of the country’s most famed musicians and artists and some of its most-visited historic sites.

A highly popular element of Fathom’s Cuban cruise vacation is enjoying the island while staying and sailing on the intimate and well-appointed Adonia, with guests appreciating the amenities of a modern hotel and convenience of unpacking their suitcases just once, with dining, entertainment and specially designed programs about Cuba part of the cruise. Another popular benefit: Fathom takes care of providing traveler visas and medical insurance in Cuba for its guests.

“Our travelers love that Fathom does all of the intricate planning so they can spend more time having a fun and memorable travel experience,” Russell said. “Our guests also love knowing that when they are done exploring, they can return to the Adonia and relax and rejuvenate with excellent food, entertainment, and a beautiful spa. Many of our guests enjoy trading stories about their adventures with their fellow travelers. It is a fantastic way to experience such an enchanting country, and it makes for an unforgettable trip to always remember.”

“Cruising aboard Fathom was the perfect way to travel to Cuba – the experience blew me away,” said Kimberli McCallum, a recent Fathom traveler from St. Louis. “It was my first cruise and I can’t believe how much I loved it! My husband and I were sitting on our cabin’s balcony one evening wondering why we had waited so long to cruise. Plus, visiting Cuba was better than I ever imagined. Havana is so beautiful and the art, the music and the people were all amazing!”

Seven-day itineraries on Carnival Corporation’s Fathom brand generally depart from PortMiami on Sundays at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The ship arrives at its first destination, Havana, the following morning (Monday) at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. The Adonia returns to its homeport, PortMiami, at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time the following Sunday.

Prices for seven-day itineraries to Cuba start at $1,599 per person, excluding Cuban visas, taxes, fees and port expenses, and include all meals on the ship and lunch while in the three ports, onboard experiences and on-the-ground activities. Prices will vary by season. To secure a spot on future sailings, a fully refundable $600 per person deposit is required for all cabin categories and occupancy levels. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. To reserve a spot on future sailings, travelers may call Fathom toll-free at 1-855-932-8466 or work with a travel professional. Learn more at www.Fathom.org.

About Fathom Travel
Fathom is the newest brand in the Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) family, which carries nearly 11 million travelers a year to communities around the world. Fathom invites travelers to embrace the possibilities ahead and offers a different kind of cruise that combines one’s love of travel with the desire for meaning and purpose. Fathom pioneered a new culturally immersive category of travel called social impact travel. What sets Fathom apart is the rich and playful onboard and onshore journey, its alongsided partnership approach with its partner countries paired with a unique business model that allow travelers to travel deep, build community with like-minded travelers and become immersed in another culture.

Fathom offers uniquely different round-trip voyages from Miami to two of the Caribbean’s most desired destinations: the Dominican Republic and Cuba. In the Dominican Republic, travelers have the opportunity to work side by side with local residents in existing programs to create enduring social impact in the lives of children, families and communities. In Cuba, travelers visit the port cities of Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba and enjoy on-the-ground activities that provide the opportunity to interact directly with Cuban people and gain insight into their everyday lives, rich culture and history.

The Fathom experience is brought to life aboard the 704-passenger MV Adonia. The smallest ship in the P&O fleet, the Adonia is the ideal home base to engage, mobilize, educate and equip travelers on every Dominican Republic trip allowing for personal enrichment and thousands of traveler impact days per month, providing unprecedented opportunity for collective impact. For Cuban voyages, passengers enjoy premium accommodations including all the amenities of a modern hotel, plus the convenience of having to unpack only once while seeing the breadth of the island. Every night, Fathom travelers return to the comforts of the Adonia, where they can relax knowing that all the details of travel are handled.

For more information about Fathom or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Professional, call Fathom toll-free at 1-855-932-8466 or visit www.Fathom.org.

Halfway Home: Millionth Miata Celebration Tour Reaches Its Midpoint

September 8, 2016

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, Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has ambitiously taken the one-millionth Mazda MX-5 Miata built from Monterey, California, to the Northeast U.S. and on through the Midwest for the first half of an 18-stop journey. The trip was created with one goal in mind: Giving back to the loyal fans that have supported the MX-5 Miata for 27 years, making it the world’s best-selling roadster.

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Since it started its journey nearly six months ago at Mazda’s global headquarters in Hiroshima, Japan, thousands of loyal fans from around the world have already signed the one-millionth MX-5, a right-hand-drive, Japanese-spec roadster that was built April 22, 2016. The tour now reaches the second half of its U.S. journey, running from the Southeast and moving westward until it finishes in Monterey, California, on October 1-2 for the annual “Miatas at Mazda Raceway” owners’ event.

“From first-time MX-5 owners to longtime, multiple-Miata families; and from driving everything from original-condition 1990 cars with just a few thousand miles to heavily modified MX-5s with hundreds of thousands of miles, we’ve seen an outpouring of enthusiasts come to sign the one-millionth MX-5,” said Robert Davis, senior VP, U.S. Operations, MNAO. “Everyone has had a unique story with their car, but all of those stories come back to a common theme: Falling in love with open-top driving.”

The tour continues tonight in Charlotte, North Carolina, near Long Road Racing, the exclusive builder of MX-5 Cup racecars. There, much the same as any other stop, enthusiasts will have the opportunity to sign one of the 4,320 spots reserved for the U.S. leg of the tour, as well as receive T-shirts and other memorabilia to commemorate the event. When the one-millionth MX-5 is finished with the tour, it will head to Australia before retiring to the Mazda Museum in Hiroshima, Japan, where it will be covered with more than 20,000 signatures from enthusiasts worldwide.

Remaining Millionth Miata Celebration Tour stops are as follows:

September 8	Charlotte, North Carolina	Mazda of South Charlotte
September 9	Atlanta, Georgia	Mall of Georgia Mazda
September 10	Jacksonville, Florida	Duval Mazda at the Avenues
September 17	Daytona Beach, Florida	Daytona Mazda
September 23	Houston, Texas	Grandsport Speedway “MX-5 Experience”
September 24	Austin, Texas	Circuit of the Americas
September 25	Dallas, Texas	Globe Life Stadium
September 27	Phoenix, Arizona	Earnhardt Mazda
September 28	Los Angeles, California	Galpin Mazda
October 1-2	Monterey, California	Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Miatas at Mazda Raceway

The one-millionth MX-5 is accompanied around the U.S. by one of the earliest-produced Miatas, a Classic Red 1990 model that was one of the first three shown to the world at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show. It is the 15^th ever built.

“MX-5 carries a lot of heritage for Mazda, from its inception to winning the 2016 World Car of the Year Award,” added Davis. “It may be the smallest car we make, but it is the torchbearer for Mazda’s entire lineup of performance vehicles.”

More information on the Millionth Miata Celebration Tour can be found at http://insidemazda.mazdausa.com/events/millionth-miata-tour/.

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.

Notes: Due to anticipated demand, the tour stop originally scheduled for Roger Beasley Mazda in Austin, Texas, has been moved to Circuit of the Americas. The tour date remains unaltered.

Tour stops on weekdays are anticipated to operate from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tour stops on weekends operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mazda North American Operations reserves the right to change or cancel the dates or locations of “Millionth Miata Celebration Tour” without notice.

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New Data: Avon Foundation For Women Funds Comprehensive Breast Cancer Study Uncovering Prevalence And Mortality Among U.S. Hispanics And Hispanic Subgroups

September 8, 2016

MIAMI, Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, at the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade‘s biennial Breast Cancer Forum, healthcare providers, breast cancer survivors, and leading care advocates from across the nation gathered for the release of the new Avon Foundation funded study: Breast Cancer Among Hispanic Subgroups in the U.S., which was conducted by Sinai Urban Health Institute.

The study is the first and most comprehensive study of its kind to explore breast cancer prevalence and mortality rates among U.S. Hispanics and Hispanic subgroups. The study revealed that breast cancer mortality rates differ for Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Central and South American women with breast cancer in the U.S.

Puerto Rican women (19.04 per 100,000 women) and Mexican women (18.78) have the highest breast cancer mortality rates of all Hispanic women with breast cancer in the U.S. Central and South American women in the U.S. were found to be significantly less likely to die from breast cancer than other Hispanic subgroups observed (10.15 per 100,000 women).

“Understanding where the greatest needs are in improving the lives of women with breast cancer is a fundamental first step to bringing about change in how this disease is addressed, particularly in the Hispanic community,” said Cheryl Heinonen, President of the Avon Foundation for Women. “As the company for women, Avon is committed to taking actions that matter most to women and that is why the Avon Foundation is passionate about funding studies like this. We want to identify where the disparities lie so we can effectively shape and support programs that will have the greatest impact.”

At the briefing, remarks from a diverse panel of guests were featured, including: Cheryl Heinonen, Bijou R. Hunt, the author of the Avon Foundation funded study from the Sinai Urban Health Institute at Sinai Health System, Jenny Saldaña, who serves as an Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Patient Navigator at New-York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, and Paola Giorello, a breast cancer survivor who benefited from the Avon Foundation-funded Patient Navigator program at Nueva Vida Inc. in Alexandria, Va.

“What this research has uncovered has the potential to greatly improve individualization of care for Hispanic women with breast cancer,” said Bijou R. Hunt of the Sinai Urban Health Institute. “When healthcare providers begin to view the highly diverse population of Hispanic women as many unique groups – taking into account the ethnic identities, beliefs and cultures that could impact how they experience this disease – providers can better tailor their interventions and be even more culturally sensitive.”

Through the use of multiple national data sources and multiple years of data, the analysis in the Avon Foundation funded study: Breast Cancer Among Hispanic Subgroups in the U.S., presents data on Hispanic subgroups that are not often accessible. More research is needed to understand why the disparities in mortality rates for various Hispanic subgroups exist. A wide number of factors including genetic traits, and differences in diet and lifestyle that may vary by culture could have a role to play in these variances; but more exploration is needed for these to be determined.

There are 56.6 million people of Hispanic origin in the U.S., making them the largest racial/ethnic minority in the country¹. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Hispanic women, as well as the leading cause of cancer death for this group². This research is a promising step toward better understanding and addressing this group’s diverse health needs.

The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade which launched in 1992, has placed Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women at the forefront of the fight against breast cancer. Today, Avon is the leading corporate supporter of the cause globally, donating more than $800 million to breast cancer programs for research and advancing access to care, regardless of a person’s ability to pay.

Sources:
¹U.S. Census Bureau. Annual Estimates of the Resident Population by Sex, Age, Race, and Hispanic Origin for the United States and States: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015.
²Society. AC. Center Facts & Figures for Hispanics/Latinos 2015-2017. In. Atlanta: 2015.

About the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade
Since 1992, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade has been working to improve breast cancer outcomes and reduce disparities in survival rates. The Crusade’s strategic grant making reflects: a holistic and place-based approach in high-need areas throughout the United States; a commitment to enabling access to medical advances and support services for breast cancer patients, particularly those from vulnerable populations; and a commitment to investing in research on the prevention, diagnostics, and treatment of breast cancer. In the U.S., Avon Breast Cancer Crusade manages the Avon Foundation for Women’s breast cancer programs. The Avon Foundation for Women partners with affiliate Avon Foundations and Avon markets around the world for additional programming. In total, Avon and the Foundation have contributed more than $800 million to breast cancer programs around the world through 2015. To learn more, visit: www.avonfoundation.org.

About Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women
Avon is a global corporate leader in philanthropy focused on causes that matter most to women. Through 2015, Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women have contributed over $1 billion in over 50 countries. Avon’s funding is focused on breast cancer research and advancing access to quality care through the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, and efforts to reduce domestic and gender violence through its Speak Out Against Domestic Violence program. The company’s global markets sell special products to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer and domestic violence, conduct hundreds of events for these causes, and educate women around the world through its global network of nearly six million Avon Representatives.

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MillerCoors Introduces Zumbida, An Alcohol Beverage Inspired By Aguas Frescas

September 8, 2016

CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MillerCoors is releasing Zumbida, a beverage inspired by traditional Mexican aguas frescas with a kick, or toque de piquete. Zumbida carries a fruit flavor that is characteristic of aguas frescas that can be enjoyed by both fans of the beloved beverage and drinkers who want to explore other flavors and styles.

Available in select regions, Zumbida Mango – the first flavor released – pairs a subtle sweetness and fruit flavor with a hint of carbonation and a touch of alcohol. Zumbida’s crisp, clean finish and 4.2 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) make it the perfect drink to bring to any gathering spent with family and friends.

“We are excited to offer a drink inspired by such a beloved beverage that everyone can enjoy, regardless of whether or not you’re familiar with aguas frescas,” said Tristan Meline, senior marketing manager for Zumbida. “MillerCoors is always exploring different cultures, occasions, flavors and lifestyles to deliver new products that meet people’s changing tastes and behaviors. With Zumbida, we found our inspiration in a great Mexican tradition and added a touch of alcohol you don’t normally have in aguas frescas.”

Zumbida Mango is available in 6-pack 12-ounce bottles at select retail locations in California and Texas, as well as in Las Vegas, Albuquerque, and Denver. The Zumbida launch will be driven by local marketing efforts that include sampling events, out of home marketing in select cities, as well as digital, social media and PR support.

For more information on Zumbida, visit zumbida.com and follow Zumbida on Facebook.

About MillerCoors

Through its diverse collection of storied breweries, MillerCoors brings American beer drinkers an unmatched selection of the highest quality beers, flavored malt beverages and ciders, steeped in centuries of brewing heritage. Miller Brewing Company and Coors Brewing Company offer domestic favorites such as Coors Light, Coors Banquet, Miller Lite and Miller High Life. Tenth and Blake Beer Company, our craft and import division, offers beers such as Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy from sixth-generation Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, and Blue Moon Belgian White from modern craft pioneer Blue Moon Brewing Company, founded in 1995. Tenth and Blake also imports world-renowned beers such as Italy’s Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the Czech Republic’s Pilsner Urquell and the Netherlands’ Grolsch. MillerCoors also operates Crispin Cider Company, an artisanal maker of pear and apple ciders using fresh-pressed American juice, and offers pioneering new brands such as the Redd’s Apple and Redd’s Wicked Apple franchises, Smith & Forge Hard Cider and Henry’s Hard Sodas. MillerCoors seeks to become America’s best beer company through an uncompromising promise of quality, a keen focus on innovation and a deep commitment to sustainability. MillerCoors is a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company. Learn more at MillerCoors.com, at facebook.com/MillerCoors or on Twitter through @MillerCoors.

Zumbida Mango is available in 6-pack 12-ounce bottles at select retail locations in California and Texas, as well as in Las Vegas, Albuquerque, and Denver

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BALL Watch CEO Jeffrey P. Hess has announced that BALL Watch USA has been selected to be the Official watch for the Re-Launch of the historic St. Petersburg-Habana Regatta, as well as watch sponsor and timing partner to The St. Petersburg Yacht Club.

September 8, 2016

BALL Watch named the Official Timekeeper & Timepiece for the re-launch of the St. Petersburg-Habana Regatta.

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The regatta which started March 30, 1930 will once again start in downtown St. Petersburg, FL on February 28, 2017 and, after 284 nautical miles of competitive sailing, finish at the Hemingway Marina in Havana Cuba. The race has been certified by the Cuban government as a sporting event featuring a field of 70 to 100 sail boats in four classes from around the USA. The race began in the late 1920’s but was last run in 1959 due to the US embargo on Cuba.

About BALL Watch Company
Since 1891, BALL Watch Company has been producing timepieces that comply with the most stringent criteria for precision, quality and reliability. As a pioneer of chronometry standards and with a rich past closely associated with the history of the American railroads and today, as well as all aspects of aviation and maritime, BALL Watch remains one of the most respected and well established watch brands in the United States. Today, more than ever, BALL Watch is continuing its journey and asserting its role as a key protagonist in the evolution of watchmaking history. For more information regarding BALL Watch Company and its products worldwide, please visit http://www.ballwatch.com.

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Cricket Wireless Smartphone Plans Now Start at $30/Month

September 8, 2016

ATLANTA, Sept. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cricket once again gives no-annual contract wireless customers something to smile about with smartphone plans now starting at $30/month. On September 9, 2016, Cricket will debut its $30 service plan that includes unlimited talk and text, plus 1GB of high-speed data plan.*

Cricket welcomes the back-to-school season with new offers that help just about anyone enjoy the benefits of a reliable 4G LTE wireless experience. Also beginning September 9, people who switch to Cricket can check out this season’s hot new trend: free select 4G LTE smartphones, with activation of a smartphone plan.** Choose from the Alcatel STREAK™, ZTE Sonata™ 3 or Kyocera Hydro VIEW.

“Today’s wireless customer is making smarter decisions. They’re opting for what they need in a wireless experience – simple and predictable no-annual contract plans, amazing value, cool smartphones, on a strong network. And they’re counting on friendly customer service environment,” says Tiffany Baehman, vice president and chief marketing officer, Cricket Wireless. “At Cricket, we are committed to giving that to our customers. It’s what they deserve. We go the extra mile to win over and retain smart, happy customers.”

And there’s more for virtual reality, gaming and music enthusiasts.

Cricket is offering the Alcatel IDOL 4™ + VR Experience Pack for just $99.99 when you bring your number to Cricket and activate service.** This is the first smartphone and virtual reality goggle bundle, and it normally retails for $199.99.

Our reliable nationwide 4G LTE network covers more than 99% of Americans. To find out more about Cricket and current promotions, or to find a Cricket store near you, visit www.cricketwireless.com.

About the new Cricket Wireless

Cricket is bringing consumers more value with a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless experience with no annual contract. The power of Cricket is our nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 318 million people;*** easy and affordable plans prices that include monthly taxes and fees; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About. To check out the new Cricket or find a store near you, visit cricketwireless.com. Learn more on the Cricket newsroom and blog. And connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. Coverage not available everywhere. © 2016 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC.

*Download speeds max of 8Mbps (LTE)/4Mbps (4G). First GB of data at high-speed; 128 Kbps thereafter.

**Requires porting number & svc activ. on qual. plan (min. $30/mo). Excludes ports from AT&T.

***Based on overall coverage in U.S. Compatible device required. Coverage not available everywhere. 4G LTE coverage is not equivalent to overall network coverage

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Live Nation Entertainment Announces Participation In Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference

September 7, 2016

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), the world’s leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, announced today that Michael Rapino, Live Nation Entertainment’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference, on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 4:35 p.m. ET. During his presentation, Mr. Rapino may make observations regarding the company’s financial performance and outlook.

A live audio webcast of the conference presentation, as well as any accompanying written materials, will be available on the Events & Webcasts section of the company’s investor website at www.investors.livenationentertainment.com along with replays of the webcast following the event.

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), or Live Nation, is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.investors.livenationentertainment.com.

ColorComm Announces United Nations Foundation Social Good Summit Fellowship

September 7, 2016

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ColorComm, the nation’s premier membership organization for women of color in communications, has announced a partnership with the United Nations Foundation in honor of ColorComm’s 5th Anniversary for the chance to award 5 ColorComm Fellows the opportunity to attend the UN Foundation’s Social Good Summit.

The Social Good Summit is a two-day conference examining the impact of technology and new media on social good initiatives around the world. The summit will be held September 18th-19th in New York City and will consist of Master Classes, a Digital Lounge, Fireside Chats, Receptions and more. The Social Good Summit unites a dynamic community of global leaders and activists to discuss solutions to the greatest challenges our world faces.

The five fellows will receive an exclusive preview of events, access and networking opportunities. To be chosen for the fellowship, participants will engage in an Instagram media campaign where they are tasked to creatively answer the following question: “Where do you want to see the world in 2030?” with event hashtags #ColorComm5 and #2030Now. We encourage the ColorComm Community to participate.

“This fellowship will be truly significant and beneficial to the unique backgrounds and professions of our network and start the conversation on how the goals of ColorComm and United Nations Foundation can be intertwined to work together,” says Lauren Wesley Wilson, Founder and President of ColorComm.

ColorComm is focused on expanding its global reach and this fellowship opportunity will help raise awareness around important global issues to our members and community.

The Instagram campaign is open to the public and concludes Monday, September 12. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.

For more information on how to participate in the social media campaign, visit: http://www.instagram.com/colorcomm.

About ColorComm Network

ColorComm is an essential professional membership organization for women of color in communications. The ColorComm mission is to personally connect women with other like-minded individuals to build a strong network of leaders by creating mentors/mentees, business relationships and friendships. The organization has chapters in Washington, DC, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles and San Francisco. For more information: www.colorcommnetwork.com

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