Today Top Health Experts Gather To Call On Congress To Pass Zika Funding

April 5, 2016

MEDIA REMINDER: PRESS CONFERENCE FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 5

WHAT: Leaders from top medical, governmental, and patient advocacy organizations will gather to call on Congress to provide emergency funding to combat the spread of Zika virus in the United States and prevent more pregnant women from being infected. They will release a letter to Congress calling for immediate passage of Zika funds co-signed by dozens of organizations and businesses.

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An embargoed copy of the sign-on letter will be available here after noon on Monday, April 4. The embargo will lift when the press conference begins on Tuesday, April 5 at 4:00 pm Eastern time.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 5, 4:00 pm Eastern time

WHERE: Call toll-free 1 (866) 297-6395; confirmation number 42245749.
Please dial the phone number 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

WHO:

Edward R.B. McCabe, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer, March of Dimes.
Hal C. Lawrence, III, MD, Executive Vice President and CEO, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
James Blumenstock, Chief of Health Security, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO).
Calondra Tibbs, Senior Advisor for Community Health and Safety and Dr. Oscar Alleyne, Senior Advisor, National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).

MORE INFO: The Administration has requested that Congress pass an emergency supplemental spending bill to provide resources necessary to undertake public health measures and public education to slow the advance of Zika virus across the United States. To date, Congress has not acted on this request. Zika virus infection among pregnant women has been linked to severe birth defects and other adverse birth outcomes for their infants. Currently, no vaccine or treatment exists for Zika or the neurological damage it causes.

Media contacts:
March of Dimes: Todd Dezen, [email protected], 917-994-4608
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: Megan Christin, [email protected], 202-863-2553
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials: Scott Briscoe, [email protected], 571-527-3173
National Association of County and City Health Officials: Margaret Pursell, [email protected], 202-507-4235

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Unilever U.S. Celebrates Latinas Culinary Creativity at Mealtime with #TuTwist

April 5, 2016

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Unilever’s U.S. Food and refreshment brands are celebrating Latina moms with a new campaign that combines food and comedy, where the key ingredient is Latinas’ fun-loving nature and culinary creativity. The Tu Twist campaign kicks off with the premiere of an original webseries hosted on ViveMejor.com.

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“Tu Twist is a digitally-driven campaign that taps into the strong cultural relationship Latinos have with food,” said Brian Critz, Brand Director, Multicultural for Unilever U.S. “Latina moms are confident cooks who balance inspiration from their heritage with what they find online, which is why we are launching the campaign on ViveMejor.com.”

The Tu Twist webseries stars Giselle Blondet, the host of Telemundo’s Gran Hermano, and is written by comedian and star of Comedy’s Central’s Alternatino, Arturo Castro. Giselle and Arturo each bring their own flavor to the webseries as they expertly channel their Latino family experiences for Tu Twist. The series features mom’s go-to brands such as Knorr, Hellmann’s, Lipton, Fruttare, Popsicle and Breyers ice cream and how she uses them to keep mealtime fresh and full of her signature sazón.

“These are brands that I’ve known my whole life, and I’m excited to partner with them to tell a story that puts a modern and comedic spin on Latinas’ creativity in the kitchen,” said Giselle Blondet, star of the webseries and Tu Twist spokesperson. “As a mother, I’ve always encouraged my kids to put their own twist on dishes.”

“I basically grew up with 5 mothers, so when it has to do with problem solving, I always think ‘What would my mom do?‘” said Arturo Castro, who wrote four original scripts for the webseries. “Using that as inspiration, I wanted to create a different take on cooking and family that feels new to the Hispanic comedy space, that’s for anybody who likes to laugh but also for moms looking for cooking tips.”

The videos will be hosted on ViveMejor.com, the online food destination for U.S. Latinos, and the digital campaign kicks-off at the largest event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers, Hispanicize 2016.

Watch the webseries online at ViveMejor.com and use #TuTwist to share photos and your own recipe twists.

About Unilever United States, Inc.

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Refreshments, Home and Personal Care products with sales in more than 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Fruttare, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.

Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating more than $8.5 billion in sales in 2015.

Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan (USLP) commits to:

Decoupling growth from environmental impact.
Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being.
Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020.

Unilever ranked number one in its sector on the 2015 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

The entire Unilever global factory network, as well as its U.S. non-manufacturing facilities, have achieved zero non-hazardous waste to landfill status.

For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com

To connect with Unilever U.S. via Facebook visit: www.facebook.com/unileverusa

To connect with Unilever U.S. via Twitter follow: @unileverusa

Contact:
Melissa Quinones / Edelman
212.729.2161
[email protected]

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Dynamic International Airways Starting Services to Caribbean and Mexico Destinations

April 5, 2016

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dynamic International Airways announces connection to the beautiful Latin America by launching new services to the Caribbean and Mexico starting summer 2016. Beginning early May, Dynamic will be servicing non-stop flights from New York JFK to Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Further, in June, Dynamic International Airways will serve Los Angeles LAX to Cancun, Mexico. Dynamic passengers can also expect services to San Juan, Puerto Rico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic in the near future.

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Starting May 2^nd, daily non-stop flights will depart from New York JFK and will arrive into Cancun International Airport. With four weekly non-stop flights, Dynamic plans to increase its presence into Cancun by adding flights from Los Angeles LAX.

In addition, Dynamic will commence flights from New York JFK to Punta Cana in the Caribbean, six days a week. All services will be non-stop and will give passengers the opportunity to connect to additional destinations throughout North and South America.

“These new routes are a very positive step forward for Dynamic International Airways. We are proud and excited to be able to service such beautiful destinations and expand Dynamic’s brand into these new markets,” said Bill Gray Dynamic’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We believe that our new service will allow travellers the ability to reach new destinations, while keeping customer service standards high with low cost fares.”

Dynamic will operate its services with a Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. Customers will enjoy the comfort of bilingual – Spanish and English speaking – flight attendants and customer support staff. Dynamic is dedicated to giving passengers the best travel experiences. Dynamic plans to introduce a new Frequent Flyer program, along with additional on-board options, such as in-flight entertainment, food and beverage selection, and more.

Detailed schedules can be found on the Dynamic website. Passengers are invited to purchase tickets directly via airline’s website www.airdynamic.com or by calling airline’s reservations center directly at +1(844)867-1916, as well as through their preferred travel agency.

About Dynamic

Dynamic International Airways LLC is a US Certificated FAR PART 121 AIR CARRIER providing excellent, comfortable, low cost, long haul, point-to-point air service. Airline is headquartered in North Carolina and offers service from airports in New York, California, Puerto Rico, Punta Cana, Guyana, Florida, Venezuela, Hong Kong, Palau with its fleet of B767 wide body aircrafts. Recently company has added “International” in its official name as reflection of its transition into international long haul carrier.

For reservations & information, visit www.airdynamic.com, www.facebook.com/airdynamic, www.twitter.com/flyairdynamic, or call +1 (844) 867-1916

5 New Spanish Publications for California Latinos in 2016

April 5, 2016

LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — While numerous general markets have shown declines in print distribution, many within the Hispanic community still prefer reading tangible versions of their news. Appealing to this demographic, EC Hispanic Media, a media company oriented towards the California Latino market, will publish a series of five special supplements in Spanish, and in full color, dedicated to topics ranging from the celebration of Latin culture to health and sports.

The first supplement, which focuses on health and beauty under the name “Salud y Belleza,” will be released in April 13, and will cover issues pertaining to nutrition, diets, and the healthiest way to lose weight. It will also include an exercise routine for men and women who want to be in shape for summer, and tips for staying healthy and young.

This will be followed by the eagerly anticipated “Copa America” edition, which will highlight the Copa Centenario tournament that is being held in recognition of the tournament’s 100^th anniversary. Held in the United States in June, the games have managed to attract some of the top soccer talent, including Leo Messi and other great Latin American soccer players, who have already confirmed their participation.

Covered in this supplement will be information on all the countries of interest to the Hispanic audience, with special emphasis on the Mexican national soccer team and their championship odds. It will also include an analysis of the venue, the soccer stars, and valuable information about the tournament.

Continuing with the sports theme, EC Hispanic Media will also publish a supplement around the Olympics, which are being held in Brazil, and will showcase the active participation of other Latin American countries. They will discuss the odds of these countries winning a medal, the great venues located in the magical city of Rio de Janeiro, as well as the full schedule with all the tests, locations and TV hours.

“Print publications continue to play an important role in the Latino community. They convey important and useful messages that help people grow, progress, and adapt to the American lifestyle,” said Martha de la Torre, CEO and Publisher of EC Hispanic Media. “We are proud to have the infrastructure to distribute specialized publications about health, sports, Latin culture, and other issues of high importance for the Hispanic communities of California.”

The second half of the year will be dedicated to culture and tradition. First, there will be a “Fiestas Patrias” supplement dedicated to “El Grito” and the independence days of several Latin American nations. The second supplement will comprise our traditional Holiday Guide, which includes recipes, places to go shopping, and a range of leisure activities to enjoy with your family and friends during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Marked by their ability to inform and educate, the supplements have proven to be resources that readers can look back upon in the future. Each copy will be distributed through the award winning El Clasificado distribution points and will include 100,000 copies for the “Salud y Belleza,” “Fiestas Patrias,” and “Guia Festiva” supplements, and 220,000 copies for each of the sports supplements “Copa America” and “Juegos Olímpicos.” In addition, each print supplement will also be available online as an eBook that can be downloaded for free and allows for easy sharing on all major social networks.

For information about print ads and how to advertise on the pages of our new Spanish supplements, please contact our sales team at 888-679-6580.

For more information about EC Hispanic Media’s new supplements or interview opportunities please contact Gabriela Alvarado, [email protected], 1-800-450-5852.

Medina Capital to be Presenting Sponsor of eMerge Americas Startup Showcase

April 4, 2016

MIAMI, April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — eMerge Americas, a B2B technology and innovation conference connecting companies with business and government leaders from North America, Latin America and Europe, today announced that Medina Capital will be the presenting sponsor of the eMerge Americas Startup Showcase. Medina Capital is a private equity firm investing in innovative companies in the cybersecurity, big data, software-as-a-service and mobility markets. The highly anticipated third edition of eMerge Americas will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center April 18 and 19.

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“We’re very excited to be sponsoring such an integral part of eMerge Americas,” said Manuel D. Medina. “The Startup Showcase has attracted some of the most innovative startups from around the world, and we’re excited to see the companies that participate in the 2016 competition in Miami.”

The 2016 installment of the eMerge Americas Startup Showcase brings together a diverse group of top-level university, early-stage and later-stage companies from 15 countries. The more than 100 companies participating in the competition will vie for an opportunity to pitch at the eMerge Americas event in front of strategic investors and thousands of attendees.

For more information visit www.emergeamericas.org and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About eMerge Americas

eMerge Americas serves as the preeminent B2B technology event of the Americas. The event serves to connect industry and government leaders across Latin America, North America and Europe. eMerge’s founding partners include: Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, Medina Capital, Greenberg Traurig and Miami Herald. For more information, please visit: www.emergeamericas.org.

About Medina Capital

Medina Capital is a private equity firm investing in innovative companies in the cybersecurity, big data, software-as-a-service and mobility markets. Medina Capital’s philosophy emphasizes funding high-growth companies with established products that will benefit from the strategic guidance of the firm’s experience and expertise in the technology sector. For more information on Medina Capital visit http://www.medinacapital.com.

(Español) Los líderes de la salud local se unen para dar comienzo a la Asociación para la Lucha Contra las Enfermedades Crónicas de la Florida

April 4, 2016

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(Español) ALERGIAS ESTACIONALES: LO QUE NECESITAS SABER

April 4, 2016

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Antena 3 arrives in Canada through the BELL group, crowning the north of the Americas

April 4, 2016

MADRID, April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Canada is the latest country to join the list of territories receiving Antena 3,the most veteran of the Atresmedia’s international channels.

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As it prepares to celebrate 20 years of presence in the Americas, Antena 3 Internacional is reaching a new milestone in distribution following an agreement reached with the Canadian platform, IPTV, the most advanced in the BELL group.

With this addition, Antena 3 is completing its coverage of the Americas from north to south, and is becoming available to 900,000 new subscribers distributed in the Quebec and Ontario regions.

“The agreement with the BELL group is highly satisfactory, and the negotiations we’re having with key operators in each market are the icing on the cake. What’s more, this is opening up a very important door for us to bring in the best current programming, and Antena 3’s best entertainment formats to the Canadian public,” notes Mar Martínez-Raposo, international director of Atresmedia.

About Atresmedia

Atresmedia is Europe’s private operator with the most international channels (Antena 3, Atreseries and ¡HOLA! TV). Antena 3 is its first signal, launched in 1996, and now reaches 17 million subscribing households all over the world. The broadcast schedule includes the best current national and international information that goes along with the best known entertainment slots. As a result, the channel offers a familiar programming lineup, with major serials and landmark shows like El Hormiguero (‘Anthill’); La Ruleta de la Suerte (‘Lucky roulette’), El Club de la Comedia (‘Comedy Club’) and Karlos Arguiñano, en tu cocina (‘Karlos Arguiñano in your kitchen’). Antena 3 Internacional is present in all Spanish-speaking countries, as well as the U.S., Canada and Europe.

Contact: [email protected] +34 619 860 074

‘EL DESAFÍO DE BUDDY LATINOAMÉRICA’ Returns To Discovery Familia Hosted By Fernando Arau

April 4, 2016

MIAMI, April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Discovery Familia announced the premiere of the third season of its original production EL DESAFÍO DE BUDDY LATINOAMÉRICA, a competition elimination series in which eight pastry chefs from Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia face increasingly difficult challenges that put their baking and decorating skills to the test. Season 3 of EL DESAFÍO DE BUDDY LATINOAMÉRICA begins April 18 and will air every Monday at 9PM E/6PM P.

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Mexican actor and comedian Fernando Arau will host this season of the competition, adding his unique brand of humor and charisma to the mix. The Cake Boss himself, Buddy Valastro, will head the judging panel, deciding which contestants will continue in the competition and who will be sent home. Ultimately, only one chef will be declared the winner of the US$50,000 grand prize and the coveted title of “Latin America’s Best Baker.”

“Participating as co-host of ‘El desafío de Buddy Latinoamérica’ alongside Buddy himself was very meaningful to me and meeting him was a great honor,” said Fernando Arau. “Buddy is a terrific person, focused and professional. I learned a lot by watching him, even how to make a fruit tart! Being part of this series and sharing this journey with the talented chefs who participate in it has been a very gratifying experience for my career!”

This new season will also feature a number of special guests, including Mexican actress and singer Belinda, Colombian singer and composer Fonseca, Mexican actor Mauricio Islas and Colombian actress María Adelaida Puerta, who will order special occasions cakes that will test the chefs’ character, skill and creativity.

EL DESAFÍO DE BUDDY LATINOAMÉRICA is a Discovery Familia’s original production under the supervision of Michela Giorelli, Javier Chuecos and Irune Ariztoy. It was filmed by Litopos Producciones and produced by Juan Maldonado.

For more about this and other Discovery Familia programs, please follow us on facebook.com/discoveryfamilia and Twitter @DiscoveryFam

ABOUT DISCOVERY FAMILIA

Part of Discovery Communications, Discovery Familia is the Spanish-language network dedicated to Hispanic women and the things that matter in their lives. During the day, the Discovery Kids block provides a safe environment for children aged 2-6 with entertaining, curriculum-based programming to prepare them for the world around them. In the evening, the channel offers programming for women, focusing on topics such as home décor, food, health, beauty and parenting, For more information, please follow us on facebook.com/discoveryfamilia and Twitter @DiscoveryFam.

Drive Home the “Safe Talk” with Teens

April 4, 2016

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The end of the school year is a celebratory time for high school students with proms and graduations. With automobile crashes still the leading cause among death for teens*, State Farm wants to help teens and their parents Celebrate Safe, Drive Safe with these tips:

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Parents

Connect with other parents – Speak directly with any parents supervising after-parties your teen will attend since some parents may allow underage drinking.
Talk about (not) drinking/doing drugs – According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), 74% of kids turn to their parents for guidance on drinking. Talk to your teen about dealing with peer pressure, the dangers/repercussions of underage drinking and driving, using illegal substances, and contacting you for a ride in situations involving drugs and alcohol.
Offer options for rides – If a group insists on traveling together to prom and numerous graduation parties, talk to other parents about hiring a limo. That way no one gets behind the wheel. If it’s not in the budget, offer to drive them yourself, or research other public transportation options in your community.
Have the party come to you – Plan your own, adult-supervised, drug/alcohol free after-party at your house, school or local community center.
Set the example – You can’t always be in the car, but you can keep safety top-of-mind by demonstrating and enforcing habits like wearing a seat belt, not using a cell phone while driving, following the speed limit and driving 2N2® – 2 eyes on the road, 2 hands on the wheel.

Teens

Groom before you zoom – Before it’s time to go, take one last look in the mirror and make sure you’re looking good so nothing takes your focus off the road while driving.
Get your beauty rest – Since many parties last until early morning, make sure you get plenty of sleep leading up to the big day, or ask your parents to pick you up so you and your friends don’t have to drive tired. Fatal car crashes involving teens happen significantly more at night.
Set limits – Put a limit on the number of friends you ride with. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the risk of fatal crashes increases with each passenger. And if riding with friends, remind them to put their phones away and turn the music down.
Don’t Drink/Do Drugs and Drive – Drinking before the age of 21 is illegal, and alcohol and driving should never mix no matter your age. This goes for using drugs and other illegal substances as well.
Seatbelts are the perfect accessory – A little wrinkle in your dress, tux or graduation gown is hardly worth not buckling up for. Buckling your seatbelt can save your life and keep you from getting seriously injured. Plus, it’s the law!

Find safe driving tips and more at the State Farm Teen® Driver Safety website, and always encourage your teen to make positive choices while driving.

* Source = Center for Disease Control and Prevention

The information in this release was obtained from various sources. While we believe it to be reliable and accurate, we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information. These suggestions are not a complete list of every loss control measure. The information is not intended to replace manuals or instructions provided by the manufacturer or the advice of a qualified professional. Nor is it intended to effect coverage under any policy. State Farm makes no guarantees of results from use of this information. We assume no liability in connection with the information nor the suggestions made.

About State Farm®:
The mission of State Farm is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto, home and individual life insurance in the United States. Its 18,000 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve more than 82 million policies and accounts – nearly 80 million auto, home, life, health and commercial policies, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 41 on the 2015 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.

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