NY’s Retirement Crisis: Even Worse for Women, AARP GenX-Boomer Survey Finds
ALBANY, New York, May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Over half of New York’s Gen-Xers and Baby Boomers feel unprepared for retirement – but it’s even worse for women.
AARP’s analysis of a survey of 800 registered voters ages 35-69 statewide and 800 in New York City shows women, by about 10 percentage points more than men, feel they’re not saving enough, not planning enough for retirement, carrying too much student loan and other debt, and unable to pay their bills.
“We all know women don’t get equal pay for equal work, and this survey shows that the gender gap between women and men exists in preparing for retirement too,” said Beth Finkel, State Director of AARP in New York State. “And as fewer companies offer retirement plans to their employees, it will be harder and harder for women to catch up.”
“The three-legged stool of retirement is broken but can be repaired by providing a savings vehicle to private-sector employees that will be convenient, low-cost and portable,” said Senator Diane Savino, sponsor of S06045-B to help New Yorkers save. “The New York Secure Choice Savings Program is a tool that, with Social Security and personal savings, will provide for income-security for New Yorkers.”
“Women are more at risk to be unsecure in retirement, causing anxiety and fear about their financial future,” said Assembly Member Robert J. Rodriguez, Assembly sponsor of the bill (A.8332-B). “We need to ensure that everyone, especially women, have access to a retirement savings program that will offer security into their elder years. The Secure Choice Savings Program Act will create a program that will help women to reduce the retirement savings gap.”
“There are numerous reasons why so many women have not planned properly for their retirement,” said Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Chair of both the Assembly Committee on Children and Families and the Legislative Women’s Caucus. “Legislation creating the Secure Choice program would give employees of smaller establishments access to a simple retirement savings option. It would also help to bridge the gender gap that puts so many women at a disadvantage when it comes to financial planning.”
Key causes of the retirement readiness disparity:
- Women are more likely than men to work part-time and to take time out of the workforce to care for children and aging family members. That reduces their earnings and future retirement benefits.
- Older women are less likely than men to be married – and therefore more likely to have lower family income.
- Women live longer than men by an average five years – and are less likely to find jobs later in life because of age discrimination, according to a recent study of over 40,000 job applications – so they need to stretch their retirement assets further.
The survey shows the impact of the disparity in New York:
- 57% of men get their biggest share of income from retirement savings plans vs. 39% of women, with the gap even larger in New York City, 53% vs. 29%.
- Conversely, 56% of women in New York City receive their largest share of retirement income from Social Security, compared to 29% of men.
- 23% of women statewide and 27% in New York City are carrying a student loan for themselves or their children, compared to 17% and 20%, respectively, for men.
- 48% of Boomer women in New York City say they’ve sacrificed their own retirement savings to pay for their children’s education vs. 37% of Boomer men.
- Gen X women are about three times more likely than Gen X men to work part time (18% vs. 6%), and to be out of the labor force (14% vs. 5%).
- Boomer women in New York City are twice as likely as men their age to be out of the labor force but not retired (13% vs. 6%).
- 63% of Boomer men in New York City are married compared to 44% of Boomer women.
To help New Yorkers save for a financially independent retirement, AARP is supporting Secure Choice, bi-partisan state legislation to establish a state-facilitated, payroll deduction savings option for most of the over 3.5 million New Yorkers – more than half the private sector workforce – who can’t get a pension or 401(k) at their job.
Seven of every 10 Gen X and Boomer voters in New York back the plan – though there’s even a gender gap among supporters. Three quarters (75%) of women voters voiced support, compared with 65% of men, the AARP survey found.
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AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world’s largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Español, a Spanish-language website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity of AARP that is working to win back opportunity for struggling Americans 50+ by being a force for change on the most serious issues they face today: housing, hunger, income and isolation. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org
New Line Of RAGÚ® Homestyle Sauces Are ‘Simmered In Tradition’
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill., May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The best recipes are those that combine both old and new traditions. In 1937, Assunta Cantisano started the RAGÚ brand by selling homemade pasta sauce from her front porch in Rochester, New York. Today, Mizkan America, Inc., is honoring that tradition of creating delicious sauces with the launch of NEW RAGÚ Homestyle, a mouthwatering line-up of thick and hearty pasta sauces. The new pasta sauce line boasts bold flavors and a thick and hearty texture that hugs pasta – a combination that pasta lovers will be able to see, smell and savor in every bite.
“The RAGÚ brand prides itself on being ‘simmered in tradition’ in keeping with our brand’s rich heritage created by our Italian founder, Assunta Cantisano. We’ve never forgotten what she perfected – that a great sauce starts with great ingredients,” said Colleen Nash, Senior Brand Manager for Mizkan America, Inc. the makers of RAGÚ sauces.
Made from a bold combination of vine-ripened tomatoes, onions, ground black pepper and fragrant herbs such as basil, oregano and fennel, RAGÚ Homestyle sauces are bursting with savory flavor. Using tried-and-true cooking methods inspired by Assunta, the ingredients are peeled, chopped and simmered to perfection. The result is a thick and hearty sauce that hugs pasta perfectly, making it an easy choice for classic family meals like spaghetti and meatballs. Every RAGÚ red sauce, including the new RAGÚ Homestyle Sauces, contains NO artificial colors, NO artificial flavors and NO high-fructose corn syrup.
Even the most demanding home cook would be proud to serve NEW RAGÚ Homestyle sauces to their family, including celebrity mother of two and co-host of TV’s “The Real” Tamera Mowry-Housley. “I partnered with RAGÚ because, as a busy mom, made-from-scratch taste and great ingredients are must-haves at my family’s table. RAGÚ Homestyle sauces are not only convenient, they have a bold flavor that really enhances our favorite weeknight recipes,” said Mowry-Housley.
“Pasta and sauce lovers everywhere will notice that new RAGÚ Homestyle has a heartier texture and the flavor is bolder,” added Nash. “We don’t take shortcuts to achieve this delicious made-from-scratch taste.” The brand’s promise is evident in a new recipe video from lifestyle influencer,Dzung Duong of the popular YouTube channel “Honeysuckle.” She prepares a delicious grilled chicken parmesan recipe paired with zucchini noodles, a fresh seasonal dish to enjoy outdoors with your family: https://youtu.be/S3QVZ6bxt8E.
NEW RAGÚ Homestyle sauces are offered in five thick and hearty varieties – Traditional, Meat, Mushroom, Roasted Garlic and Four Cheese. In May 2016, all varieties of RAGÚ Homestyle can be found in the pasta sauce aisle at grocers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $2.49. For even more recipe inspiration, visit www.RAGÚ.com and follow along on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.
About The RAGÚ® Brand
The RAGÚ® brand was founded in 1937 by Assunta and Giovani Cantisano and their sauce was originally sold from their front porch in Rochester, New York. Assunta carried her family’s recipe from Italy when she immigrated to New York in 1914, and it has now been enjoyed by American families for nearly 80 years. With a wide selection of sauce varieties ranging from the beloved Old-World Style to Meat Creations, Organic and now Homestyle, RAGÚ sauce is always “simmered in tradition.” Today, RAGÚ sauce is the go-to pasta sauce for families coming together to share a quick and delicious meal. For the very latest news, recipes and more from the RAGÚ brand, please check out the brand at www.RAGÚ.com. You can also follow along on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.
About Mizkan America, Inc.
Based in Mount Prospect, IL, Mizkan America, Inc., is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned company that has been Bringing Flavor To Life™ for more than 200 years. As one of the leading makers of condiments and sauces in the United States, Mizkan America maintains 17 manufacturing facilities that serve the retail, foodservice, specialty-Asian and food-ingredient trade channels. Since 2005, Mizkan America has seen dramatic growth and their portfolio now includes a wide variety of vinegars, Italian and Asian sauces, mustards, cooking wines, wine reductions, sushi seasoning, salad dressings and peppers. Mizkan America brands include: RAGÚ® , Bertolli®, Holland House®, NAKANO®, Four Monks®, Barengo®, Mitsukan®, Tres Hermanas®, Nature’s Intent® and World Harbors®. Mizkan America is also the exclusive distributor for Angostura® Bitters in North America. For more information about Mizkan America, please visit: www.Mizkan.com.
About The Mizkan Group
The Mizkan Group is a privately held, international food manufacturer, headquartered in Handa City, Japan, with a heritage that spans more than 200 years. Always guided by the company’s Two Principles (Offer customers only the finest products; and Continuously challenge the status quo), the Mizkan Group offers a line-up of well-known international brands under the Mizkan umbrella and is a leader in the liquid condiment category. The Mizkan Group has operating facilities around the globe in places including: Japan, China, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. More information about the Mizkan Group can be found at: www.Mizkan.com.
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Carlos Correa and VamosAPescar.org Team Up to Spread the Joy of Fishing
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Houston shortstop, and reigning Rookie of the Year, Carlos Correa has joined forces with the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) Vamos A Pescar™ campaign to spread the joy of two of America’s favorite pastimes – fishing and boating. With both sides sharing a love for getting on the water and spending time with family, the partnership looks to motivate Hispanic families throughout the country to try fishing and boating this summer and explore new passions.
“Like baseball, fishing teaches patience, perseverance and the value of hard work. That’s why I’m so proud to be partnering with the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation and Vamos a Pescar™ to help spread the love of fishing among my fellow Latinos,” said Correa. “I want to help everyone experience the joy of fishing and create lifelong memories of their own. Because, sometimes, the best catch is time spent making memories with your family.”
Correa, a top draft pick in 2012, took the league by storm last year, leading Houston to a playoff appearance. Like baseball, fishing is in his DNA, as he spent plenty of time on the water with his friends and family growing up in a small fishing village in Barrio Velazquez, Puerto Rico. Both his personal experiences and passion for the sport made him an ideal partner for RBFF.
“Carlos is a perfect fit for our organization – he’s a charismatic young man who shares our passion and dedication to fishing and boating,” said Frank Peterson, president and CEO, RBFF. “We’re committed to increasing the accessibility of fishing and boating among all ages and cultures, and we’re excited to work with Carlos to bring that vision to life.”
The Vamos A Pescar™ campaign was developed by RBFF to create awareness around boating, fishing and conservation, and educate people about the benefits of participation. The campaign also helps outdoor enthusiasts understand the link between participation in the sports and the conservation of the nation’s waterways.
Visit VamosAPescar.org to learn more about how to get licensed and prepared to start fishing, and explore the interactive map to find local waterways where you can fish and boat.
About the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF)
RBFF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase participation in recreational angling and boating, thereby protecting and restoring the nation’s aquatic natural resources. RBFF developed the award-winning Take Me Fishing™ and Vamos A Pescar™ campaigns to create awareness around boating, fishing and conservation, and educate people about the benefits of participation. Take Me Fishing and Vamos A Pescar help boaters and anglers of all ages and experience levels learn, plan and equip for a day on the water. The campaign websites, TakeMeFishing.org, and VamosAPescar.org, feature how-to videos, information on how to get a fishing license and boat registration, and an interactive state-by-state map that allows visitors to find local boating and fishing spots.
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Sofia Vergara And Avon Announce New Fragrance
NEW YORK, May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Award-winning actress Sofia Vergara and Avon announce a partnership to launch So Very Sofia by Sofia Vergara, a vivacious new fragrance. Sofia designed the scent to speak to today’s strong, powerful, beautiful modern woman. So Very Sofia is a floral-based fragrance and this warm and fruity scent encourages women to never be afraid to be their true selves. The scent will launch exclusively through Avon this fall and captures Sofia’s passion and confidence.
Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7792351-avon-so-very-sofia/
“Avon’s mission is incredibly important to me,” says Sofia. “The brand offers women a way to build themselves up and achieve financial security, and that’s something I strongly believe in. Making this fragrance available exclusively through Avon is my way of supporting that goal. I want to help empower each woman to take control of her life, and gain the confidence and ability to achieve her dreams.”
The fragrance was inspired by a bold woman: one who is her own muse and who encourages others to live life with passion. Both feminine and powerful, she’s not afraid to flaunt her beauty, and is always true to herself.
“Sofia is such an inspiring woman,” says Meg Lerner, Vice President, North America Beauty and Fashion & Home for Avon. “She truly believes in encouraging women to not only dream big, but to turn those dreams into a reality. That same belief is at the very heart of everything we do at Avon. Her drive and creativity absolutely speak to Avon’s mission of empowerment.”
About the Fragrance
Bold and feminine, the fragrance combines succulent fruits with tropical florals and fragrant herbs for a standout scent.
- The fragrance opens with juicy notes of ripe passion fruits for an aromatic statement
- The scent evolves to reveal a heart of delicate Flor de Mayo Orchid, the national flower of Colombia, Sofia’s native country
- Base notes of herbal patchouli envelop the wearer for a memorable finish
Price: $36
Where to buy: Available exclusively through Avon Representatives. To locate an Avon Representative call 1-800-FOR-AVON or visit www.avon.com.
About New Avon LLC
New Avon LLC is the leading social selling beauty company in North America. The company generated over $1 billion in revenues during 2015, and has nearly 400,000 independent sales Representatives in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. New Avon’s product portfolio includes award-winning skincare, color cosmetics, fragrance and personal care products, featuring iconic brands such as Anew, Avon Color, Mark, and Skin So Soft, as well as fashion and accessories. Avon has a 130 year history of empowering women through economic opportunity, and the company also proudly supports the Avon Foundation for Women in its efforts to end breast cancer and domestic violence. Learn more about New Avon and its products at www.avon.com.
About Sofia Vergara
As an award nominated actress, comedian, producer, television host and model, Sofia Vergara has done it all. Best known for her role as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the show Modern Family, Vergara got her start co-hosting multiple shows on Spanish-language television network Univision. In the early 2000s, she made the jump to English-language acting, starring in films like Meet the Browns and earning an ALMA award for her role in Madea Goes to Jail. Since then, she’s gone on to become one of the most successful women in U.S. television, earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015. Whether she’s starring in a Broadway show or lending her voice to a beloved animated character, Sofia always lives with passion and loves without boundaries.
To learn more about Sofia and Avon please visit BeautyforaPurpose.com.
The National Pork Board And Mexican Star Angelica Vale Ignite The Summer Grilling Season With New ¡Prende el Sabor! Campaign For Latinos
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With so many grill-worthy summer days around the corner, the National Pork Board (NPB) is encouraging Hispanics as part of its new campaign ¡Prende el Sabor! to turn up the flavor on the grill this summer via a series of video vignettes, which will highlight why pork is the undisputed star at every barbecue in America.
Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7802351-national-pork-board-angelica-vale-grill-season/
The video series, featuring a fun and spirited grill named “Gloria” the neighbor grill, (@PrendeElSabor) will appear on (@PorkTeInspira) social media channels and website throughout the summer grilling season.
Voiced by renowned Mexican actress, comedian and singer Angelica Vale, “Gloria” is the next-door neighbor and pork expert who’s always in charge and takes every opportunity to show off her grilling and unmatched hostess skills.
“When the National Pork Board invited me to be the voice of ‘Gloria,’ a sassy grill and self-proclaimed master of the perfect pork BBQ, I could not resist,” said Vale, a grilling enthusiast. “I would say ‘Gloria’ is my alter ego. Like her, I am always looking for a reason to show off my grilling skills, tips and tricks to add more flavor without adding extra calories to everyday meals.”
Throughout the summer, “Gloria” will introduce her neighbor, appropriately named “The Grill,” voiced by actor and comedian David Koechner (@GrillForIt), who will also be traveling this summer from coast to coast encouraging people to give their grills a thrill with pork.
“As part of this new integrated campaign, we want to engage with Latinos this summer in a fun way and with something that is so embedded and relevant in our culture – and that’s pork,” said Jose de Jesus, NPB’s director of multicultural marketing. “In fact, between the onset of grilling season and the Fourth of July, more than 382 million pounds of pork are sold. There is no doubt pork is the key for a successful grilling experience.”
NPB is also partnering with five digital influencers in key Latino markets such as Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, New York and Orlando and will share their take on the perfect barbecue starring tender, juicy and flavorful pork.
Consumers are encouraged to visit a new and interactive page – PrendeElSabor.com – designed to provide grilling enthusiasts with a three-step party-planning experience, featuring music playlists and even themed BBQ evites that are easy to share on social media.
GLORIA’S FAVORITE GRILLING RECIPES
“Gloria” turns up the flavor on the grill with delicious and easy-to-cook pork recipes that are fun to cook and taste amazing. Get inspired at PorkTeInspira/recetas.
- Cuban-Style Pork Burgers – A departure from the typical burger, this version includes ground pork and chorizo, creamy Thousand Island dressing and shoestring potatoes. Your grill (and your taste buds) will thank you.
- Grilled Pork Burritos with Salsa Verde – These burritos have bold, smoky flavor in every bite. Boneless New York pork chops are grilled to perfection, then cut into bite-sized pieces and wrapped up in a lightly toasted tortilla along with refried beans, rice, cheese, cilantro and homemade salsa.
- Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri – Introduce your grill to this crowd-pleasing Argentine recipe for a backyard gathering that’s sure to impress. Pork tenderloin is stuffed with sautéed garlic, spinach, bell peppers, cheese and breadcrumbs, grilled and then served with a hot and tangy chimichurri sauce.
- Pulled Pork Salad with Grilled Vegetables – A lighter recipe filled with classic grilling season flavors, this salad features grilled pork shoulder and vegetables, crushed honey-roasted peanuts and DIY honey mustard dressing.
For tips, videos and more recipes, plus a chance to plan a memorable grilling adventure or everyday meal, visit PorkTeInspira.com.
To join the conversation, like our Facebook page at Facebook.com/PorkTeInspira, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest @PorkTeInspira using the hashtag #PrendeElSabor. Chat with “Gloria” (@PrendeElSabor) social channels as she shares with followers her burning passion for hosting and grilling with pork. For video recipes, visit our website or YouTube channel.
Discovery U.S. Hispanic Networks Announce 2016-2017 Upfront Slate
MIAMI, May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Discovery U.S. Hispanic today announced its networks’ 2016-2017 Upfront slate, expanding on popular genres such as adventure and motors for Discovery en Español as well as home and family on the female-focused Discovery Familia.
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Discovery U.S. Hispanic arrives to this year’s Upfront season with a strong performing first quarter. Discovery en Español not only continued to be the #1 Spanish language cable network in late prime time among persons and women 18-49; the network was also the #1 non-fiction Spanish pay-TV network among persons 18-491. Discovery Familia ended the quarter among the top five Spanish pay-TV channels for women 18-49, with primetime Monday and Thursday, as well as late prime Monday through Sunday as the best ranked nights for the network2.
“Discovery en Español and Discovery Familia offer the best in class non-fiction content to Spanish-speaking consumers,” said Allan Navarrete, General Manager of Discovery U.S. Hispanic. “Our programming nurtures interests and passions that are relevant to Latinos and that no one else is tending to in the Spanish-language pay-TV industry. We are proud to once again bring to advertisers a differentiated and high quality Upfront slate, which will satisfy and inspire our audience.”
Discovery en Español will continue to strengthen key thematic programming nights such as automotive and human adventure with the new series Acero Sagrado (Sacred Steel) as well as Tarzán Americano (American Tarzan) and El Último Ninja (The Last Ninja) respectively. The network is also premiering specials such as Pancho Villa: El Más Buscado and nature documentaries such as La Patagonia (Patagonia Edge Of Earth). Returning favorites include new seasons of the popular original series Mexicánicos and Texas Trocas, Alaska Hombres Primitivos (Alaskan Bush People) and new Barrett-Jackson Live Specials.
Discovery Familia will also introduce new productions from some of its key genres such as home and family. New shows include Pequeña Gran Casa (Project Playhouse), Decorar Sin Gastar (Hidden Money Makeover) and Conoce A Los Putmans (Meet The Putmans). The network will also showcase new seasons of popular series such as Cake Boss, Todo en 90 Días (90 Day Fiance), Cuestión de Altura (My Giant Life) and Kilos Mortales (My 600-lb Life).
The highlights of Discovery U.S. Hispanic’s 2016-2017 Upfront offer include:
DISCOVERY EN ESPAÑOL:
Video and images available at:
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NEW SERIES:
AUTOMOTIVE:
Acero Sagrado (Sacred Steel):
Produced by Half Yard Productions, this new series will take viewers inside one of the most exclusive and unusual bike clubs in the world that produces one-of-a-kind pieces of art. Jason Wilson opened shop with Sacred Steel over a decade ago and never looked back, crafting custom fabricated high-end choppers and painstakingly restoring American classics.
Autos Extremos (Wild Rides Alaska):
Alaska 663,000 square miles of some of the toughest, most diverse landscape known to man. There are fortunes to be made in this wild frontier, but those rewards come with great risks and each individual’s life may rely on the vehicle they are driving. Enter Ryan Cropper and his team at Total Truck Customs. The preeminent customs shop in Alaska, they fabricate one-of-a-kind, Alaska-proof cars and trucks to tackle the killer terrain. Far from stock, every part on the vehicle must be transformed.
Harley and The Davidsons:
Based on a true story, HARLEY AND THE DAVIDSONS will tell the story of how Milwaukee schoolyard pals William (Bill) Harley and Arthur Davidson built – and rode – the machines that rule the road. Beginning at the turn of the 20th century, at the shores of Lake Michigan, the series charts the birth of Harley-Davidson during a time of great social and technological change and tells the epic story of how two 19-year-old kids from Milwaukee started a company in their backyard that would go on to become an American legend.
HUMAN ADVENTURE:
Tarzán Americano (American Tarzan):
There was a time when man was truly wild. When survival meant silently stalking your prey barefoot in the forest; climbing high into trees to escape predators; utilizing every resource within reach to protect yourself from the elements. This series is the ultimate challenge that will determine who among this elite breed of man-beasts is the greatest. This is not just a test of surviving Mother Nature. This is a challenge to find who is the ultimate AMERICAN TARZAN.
El Último Ninja (The Last Ninja):
Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi is the only ninja left in the world. Now 12 students from all over the world are put to the ultimate test in a 30-day competition like no other where those who survive will enter Hatsumi’s secret order and become the last ninja.
SPECIALS:
La Patagonia (Patagonia Edge of Earth):
Many people will know the iconic name Patagonia – it conjures up visions of the ‘ultimate landscape of the mind’. It is a region that marries towering mountains, vast tablelands, and prolific seas at the southern tip of the New World. This series will for the first time reveal the spectacular landscape, the diversity of habitats, rich wildlife, and remote cultures of Chile in the West and Argentina to the East…the fabled Patagonia.
Costa Rica Salvaje (Wild Costa Rica):
Considered the Jewel of Central America, Costa Rica is one of the most diverse places on earth. Sandwiched between two seas and two continents, nowhere else has so many different habitats squeezed into such a small space.
Manifesto:
Ted Kaczynski, also known as the “Unabomber,” terrified the nation over the span of 20 years from the 1980s through the early 1990s. A new scripted series from Kevin Spacey and Dana Brunetti’s Trigger Street with the pilot script from writer Andrew Sodroski, MANIFESTO will tell the story of how the FBI brought down one of the most infamous criminal masterminds in the world from the point of view of an FBI profiler.
Operación Tucán (Toucan Nation):
This program follows the uplifting story of Grecia, a toucan whose unconscionable abuse sparked international outrage and inspired a national animal welfare movement. Seeking to right a wrong and improve the life of this helpless bird after his beak was mutilated and he was left to die in the Costa Rican countryside, animal rescuers and veterinarians enlist a team of volunteer experts including 3D-printing engineers to design and construct a prosthetic beak. Directed by Emmy®-winner Paula Heredia, (In Memoriam: New York City,) TOUCAN NATION chronicles each step of the journey as they Zooave animal refuge works to save this beautiful bird and activists across Costa Rica rally to bring about lasting change.
Pancho Villa: El Más Buscado (wt):
This is the story of how Pancho Villa, the hero who was adored by many and hated by others, became the most wanted man by the North American army. The leader of the Mexican Revolution whom was a romantic figure for the Americans, part Robin Hood part Casanova, became a target for one of the most powerful armies in the world.
RETURNING SERIES:
Alaska Hombres Primitivos (Alaskan Bush People), Hombres del Ártico (Yukon Men); Desafío X 2 (Dual Survival); Texas Trocas (original production); Mexicánicos (original production); Fast N Loud (El Dúo Mecánico); Diesel Brothers; Secuestrados (House of Horrors: Kidnapped); Instinto Criminal (Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen) and Barrett-Jackson Live.
DISCOVERY FAMILIA:
Video and images available at:
https://discovery.box.com/s/uhgjsrl204dm99w0m8x4ws3t9fahb2i2
HOME:
Pequeña Gran Casa (Project Playhouse):
Tyson and Audy Leavitt are living their dream by creating the most elaborate, over-the-top playhouses in all of North America out of their family-run shop. From castles to pirate ships to fifties diners, these playhouses are a far cry from the foursquare walls and tiny plastic homes you might be expecting—they have amazing angles, details like stone work and furniture straight out of a storybook.
Decorar Sin Gastar (Hidden Money Makeover):
Design expert Jill Martin and handyman Gage Cass show people around the country that their dream makeover isn’t out of reach. The jam-packed hour features real-life homeowners who turn their clutter into cash, and transform their eyesore living spaces into aesthetically-pleasing parts of the home.
Mi Casa En El Bayou (Buying The Bayou):
Expanding the “Buying” franchise that also includes “Buying Alaska” is this series, which transports viewers deep into the swamps, marshes, and waterways of America’s Gulf Coast to see houses that simply can’t be found anywhere else in the country. In each episode, house hunters check out three properties from top to bottom, weigh the pros and cons of each home, then decide which property meets their needs, budgets, and bayou dreams.
FAMILY:
Conoce A Los Putmans (Meet The Putmans):
Bill and Barb Putman seem like the average American family–they’ve been married for 32 years, have 4 great kids and love to spend time with their grandkids. Yet their still-growing family lives a little bit differently than “normal.” That’s right, 25 people live under one roof and share one bathroom, pool all of their finances, and help raise all of the kids as one family unit. Each episode will not only detail the little things that test this family of 25, but also highlight those extreme “for better or worse” moments they experience as both couples and a family.
HEALTH:
Dos En Un Millón (Two In A Million):
Imagine living with one of the rarest medical conditions in the world; having no one to confide in who understands the pain, struggles, and isolation of everyday life. In each episode of Two In A Million, two people who share the same medical struggles meet and spend one week together, sharing hardships and incredible triumphs, visiting world-renowned doctors, and finding answers to important questions.
RETURNING SERIES:
Todo en 90 Días (90 Day Fiance); 4 esposas, 1 marido (Sister Wives), Mi gran boda gitana (My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding); Cuestión de Altura (My Giant Life); Embarazos Extraños (Extraordinary Pregnancies); Kilos Mortales (My 600-lb Life), Vestido de Novia (Say Yes to the Dress), ¡No Te Lo Pongas! (What Not To Wear); Cámbiame el Look (How Do I look?); Cake Boss and Top Chef.
About Discovery U.S. Hispanic
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KyMar Farm Distillery Announces the Coming of One of the First Beer-Based Whiskeys on September 1
CHARLOTTEVILLE, New York, May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — KyMar Farm Distillery is pleased to announce the development of a new beverage, a whiskey made from a beer mash. Currently, there are only a few whiskeys of this type available in the United States. The new product will be available in 375 ml bottles on September 1st.
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Traditionally, whiskey is defined as spirits distilled from a fermented mash of grain such as corn, wheat, or barley. KyMar’s whiskey expands the category: it is brewed from a base of select beer mash and hops, which add depth and complexity to the flavor. The mash is first cooked by KyMar’s brewing partner, then fermented and distilled at KyMar’s Charlotteville location. The whiskey is proofed and aged in new American oak barrels for six months, then mixed into a Solera Aging system that blends previous batches with the next batch coming into the system. All of this contributes to the unique complex flavors of the spirit.
KyMar is also developing a reserve batch of the product, which will be aged between 12 and 18 months in special barrels. Details about the reserve will follow.
“Part of our craft is experimentation! We are thrilled with how well the whiskey that we will be releasing based on Craft Brewers favorite Beers are turning out,” said KyMar founder and distiller, Ken Wortz.
“We’re excited to feature a beer-based whiskey in our portfolio of products,” said Erik Christman. “It’s got a unique flavor that’s rarely been explored in the industry.”
KyMar Farm Distillery is an award-winning craft winery and distillery located in the northern foothills of the Catskills. KyMar specializes in partnering with regional growers to bring local agricultural products from the field to the glass.