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Independent Bilingual School Celebrates Community in its 10th Year

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OAKLAND, California, Feb. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Escuela Bilingüe Internacional announced today that it is celebrating its 10th year as an independent Spanish-English bilingual school. At EBI, students from pre-kinder through 8th grade learn to create innovative solutions for tomorrow’s problems through the inquiry-based International Baccalaureate programme.

“I’m extremely proud to be a part of the EBI community and everything that has been achieved in 10 years. Our teachers, staff and parents all make this school an amazing place,” said Jon Fulk, Head of Escuela Bilingüe Internacional, which has campuses in Oakland’s Rockridge district and Emeryville. “We are focused on academic excellence as well as characteristics that are important for success in today’s society, such as diversity and international mindedness.”

“We first opened our doors in September 2006 and were the first independent co-educational day school offering Spanish-English immersion to pre-kinder and elementary students in the Bay Area,” said Liza Sánchez, Director of Admissions and founder, Escuela Bilingüe Internacional.

Key Milestones

  • Opened its doors in September 2006.
  • Expanded its facilities by acquiring a building in Emeryville, opening that location in the fall of 2011.
  • Authorized by the International Baccalaureate (IB) in 2011 to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
  • Applied in 2015 as a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme.
  • Received accreditation from the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) through 2021, the maximum accreditation period possible
  • In June 2015, celebrated the graduation of its first eighth grade class.

About Escuela Bilingüe Internacional
The mission of Escuela Bilingüe Internacional is to provide an excellent Spanish-English bilingual education based on the highest international academic standards in an environment that thrives on diversity, fosters global citizenship, and develops the character necessary to recognize that cultural uniqueness is the touchstone of our common humanity. Visit www.ebinternacional.org or Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ebinternacional/

Media Contact:

Liza Sánchez
510-653-3324
[email protected]

Main Street Bondholders Launches New Ad Campaign: Who Owns Puerto Rican Debt?

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Tomorrow, to coincide with the House Natural Resources Committee’s hearing on Puerto Rico’s financial stability and economic growth, Main Street Bondholders launches a new educational advertising campaign that calls on Congress to defend the laws that protect America’s savers and retirees.

The campaign, which will run in several outlets including Politico, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post, among others, features Main Street Bondholders members Teresa Garcia of San Juan, Puerto Rico; George Carroll of Red Bank, New Jersey; and Mel Feder of Long Island, New York.

In the ad, bondholders remind Congress that they – individual bondholders – are not the cause of Puerto Rico’s financial problems and that their savings and retirement funds, which are backed by the Puerto Rico’s Constitution, should be protected. 

“Congress should remember that bondholders are real people who invested their life savings in Puerto Rican bonds,” said 60 Plus Association Vice-President Matthew Kandrach.  “Congress should reject attempts to violate Puerto Rico’s Constitution, and the bonds that are protected by it.”

Teresa Garcia, San Juan, PR
“Puerto Rico’s bondholders are not the enemy; we are not the cause of Puerto Rico’s financial problems. We’ve worked hard, saved money for our families, and have invested in supposedly safe bonds backed by our government.”

George Carroll, Red Bank, NJ
“Puerto Rico’s leaders have created this mess by failing to control spending. Stiffing individual bondholders like me won’t fix this problem. Puerto Rico needs to get spending under control and identify new policies to create growth.”

Mel Feder, Long Island, NY
“Letting Puerto Rico declare bankruptcy is a betrayal of its Constitution. A better course would be to give Puerto Rico the same rights other states have under regular Chapter 9.”

View the ad on the Main Street Bondholders website.

Main Street Bondholders Coalition is a project of the 60 Plus Association, and is comprised of small bondholders from across America who are committed to a policy process that returns Puerto Rico to sound financial management, respect for the rule of law, and the protection of their retirement savings.

Honda, Tequila Patron ESM Wins the Rolex 24

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DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Jan. 31, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Tequila Patrón ESM prevailed Sunday in a hard-fought Rolex 24 at Daytona, scoring Honda’s first overall victory at the famed event and the first IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship win for the new Honda HR35TT twin-turbocharged V6 engine.

The Honda-powered Ligier of Tequila Patron ESM won Sunday's Rolex 24 at Daytona.

The ESM Ligier-Honda JSP2, shared by Pipo Derani, Johannes van Overbeek, Scott Sharp and Ed Brown, took the overall win by 26 seconds ahead of the Wayne Taylor Racing Dallara-Corvette DP driven by Jordan and Ricky Taylor, Max Angelelli and Rubens Barrichello, after a see-saw battle throughout the night time hours with multiple contending teams.

Starting on the outside of the front tow, Derani took the lead at the green flag, but soon fell back behind both the similar Ligier-Honda of Michael Shank Racing and the unique DeltaWing, which led much of the opening two hours. As night descended, the DeltaWing was eliminated by damage from contact with a stalled car, and the race developed into a contest among the pair of Ligier-Honda’s and a half-dozen rival Daytona Prototype teams.

Starting third, Michael Shank Racing and drivers A.J. Allmendinger, Oswaldo “Ozz” Negri, John Pew and Olivier Pla moved their Honda-powered Ligier to the front for the first time at the two-hour mark with Pla at the wheel.

Negri and Allmendinger also took turns at the point, as the MSR Ligier-Honda led for a total of 99 laps in the first eight hours. However, mid-way through the ninth hour, engine failure ended the race for MSR.

Although the MSR effort was over for this year’s Rolex 24, the ESM Ligier-Honda continued to run without issue, and at the 12-hour mark held a narrow, two-second lead over a trio of Daytona Prototype efforts, including the #5 and #31 cars of Action Express, and Wayne Taylor Racing #10 Corvette. As night turned into morning, all four cars remained on the lead lap and in contention for the victory.

The ESM Ligier-Honda moved back into the lead for the final time with slightly more than two hours remaining, when Derani took over from co-driver van Overbeek, then caught and passed the #5 Corvette. Earlier in the race, Derani set fastest race lap, and he again exhibited both speed and control in the final hour to build a convincing, 26-second lead that he maintained to the checkers.

Both the ESM and the Shank entries utilize the production-based 3.5-liter Honda HR35TT V6 engine, developed for competition by HPD from the Honda “J35” series of passenger vehicle V6 engines, with improvements including twin turbochargers. Key production-based components include the block and cylinder heads, direct-injection fuel system, valve train components, drive-by-wire throttle, alternator, sensors and fasteners. The engine even utilizes a stock Honda oil filter.

Video News Releases from this weekend’s Rolex 24 at Daytona and companion Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge race can be found on the “Honda Racing/HPD Trackside” YouTube channel produced by the Carolinas Production Group. CPG is providing video highlights packages following Honda Racing/HPD events during the 2016 season. The video packages can be found at: youtube.com/hondaracingtrackside and www.hpd.honda.com.

The 2016 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship resumes Saturday, March 19 with another endurance racing classic, the 64th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.

Art St. Cyr (President, Honda Performance Development) on winning year’s Rolex 24 at Daytona: “Winning a 24-hour race is still one of the ultimate challenges in motorsports. We’re proud to add this milestone achievement, the Rolex 24, as our first overall victory at Daytona, and our first win for the new 3.5-liter Honda engine package developed for sports car competition. Congratulations to Scott Sharp, Ed Brown, and the entire Patron Tequila ESM team for a truly world-class effort en route to victory. But it’s also a somewhat bittersweet day, as Michael Shank Racing consistently ran at the front of the field, and undoubtedly would have also contended for the victory but mid-race mechanical failure.”

Pipo Derani (#2 Tequila Patrón ESM Ligier-Honda) on being part of today’s race-winning driver lineup: “I have no words. It is just amazing to win my first race in America. It’s just a big team effort to be here. To win this race is really tough, everything has to come together from the mechanical side, to the engineers and the drivers – it really is a complete team effort. The last two and a half hours were pretty intense. With the second-place car really pushing us, I couldn’t make any mistakes. It was pretty tense, but pretty exciting at the same time. It was a tough race out there, but will be something we can look back on with pride for the rest of our lives.”

Ozz Negri (#60 Michael Shank Racing Ligier-Honda) led 99 laps with co-drivers John Pew, A.J. Allmendinger and Olivier Pla: “I had no warning [about the engine failure]. We were just looking after everything, taking our time, but suddenly it let go. It’s tough, really tough, to take. But this happens in racing. Everyone here, the Honda/HPD guys and Ligier and everyone at MSR, we are all working together. We win together, we lose together. We would have loved to get another Rolex victory, and I am pretty sure we were on our way to doing just that.”

Rolex 24 at Daytona Race Report
Circuit: Daytona International Speedway (3.56-mile road course), Daytona Beach, Fla.
Weather: Clear, mild overnight, overcast and 72 degrees F at the finish

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(Español) Pablo Soria de Lachica Espera con Anticipación La Primera Visita Oficial del Papa Francisco a Mexico en el mes de Febrero

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(Español) Univision Communications lanza “Destino 2016” – la cobertura electoral más completa y a fondo disponible a la comunidad hispana en televisión y digital

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Working Families Could Save up to $150 with FREE Tax Preparation

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HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Feb. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Individuals without children and working families who earned $54,000 or less in 2015, could save up to $150 with free tax preparation services. The 40+ year old federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which has received strong bipartisan support in Congress, has brought more than $51 million back in refunds to Broward County since 2004. These free tax service is also available for persons with disabilities, veterans, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers.

“The Children’s Services Council of Broward County has been a major supporter of the VITA campaign for over 12 years because we understand that reimbursements going directly into the pockets of Broward County families that need them most can make an enormous difference in the lives of children,” said CSC President/CEO Cindy Arenberg Seltzer. 

This year, services will be provided at 14 permanent tax sites at local nonprofits and at 20+ mobile tax sites at partner locations throughout Broward. Trained IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers will assist individuals in English, Spanish, French, Haitian-Creole, Portuguese and American Sign-Language at designated tax sites. Tax preparers will also determine an individual’s eligibility for special tax credits such as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly and education credits to maximize tax payer returns.

“During the 2015 tax season, $5.7 million in taxes were refunded to Broward County working families and individuals and more than 5,400 people were served across 15 site locations,” said Josie Bacallao, President/CEO of Hispanic Unity of Florida, the largest provider of these services in Broward County.

Working families and individuals are encouraged to call 2-1-1 or 954-537-0211 or visit www.VITATaxesFree.org to find the nearest VITA tax site.

Electronic filing assures a quick return on their tax claims.

The federal EITC for taxpaying low-to-moderate-income working people reduces the amount of taxes owed and refunds the difference if the credit is larger than the amount owed. The credit changes from year to year and is based on earnings, number of qualifying children and marital status.

Individuals who have not taken advantage of EITC in the past may be eligible for the credit for up to three years retroactively. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), below are the EITC income requirements for the 2016 tax season.

IRS: 2016 EITC Income Limits and Maximum Credit Amounts*

Earned Income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than:
$47,955 ($53,505 married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children
$44,648 ($50,198 married filing jointly) with two qualifying children
$39,296 ($44,846 married filing jointly) with one qualifying child
$14,880 ($20,430 married filing jointly) with no qualifying children

EITC maximum credit:

  • $6,269 with three or more qualifying children
  • $5,572 with two qualifying children
  • $3,373 with one qualifying child
  • $506 with no qualifying children

Individuals can visit the IRS site to see if they are eligible: Do I qualify for EITC?

The Broward community-wide initiative is made possible by the Children’s Services Council of Broward County (CSC), an independent taxing authority established to enhance the lives of Broward County’s children, the IRS, Hispanic Unity of Florida and United Way of Broward County.

Other key partners and funders include: 211 Broward, Bank of America, Baptist Health South Florida, Broward College, Broward County’s Family Success Administration, Broward County Libraries, Community Access Center, DeVry University, HandsOn Broward, Nova Southeastern University, Sheridan Technical College, SunTrust Bank and Third Federal Savings & Loan.

About the Children’s Services Council:

The Children’s Services Council of Broward County is an independent taxing authority which was established by a public referendum on September 5, 2000 and was reauthorized by voters on November 4, 2014, which, through Public Act, Chapter 2000-461 of the laws of Florida, authorized the Council to levy up to 0.5 mills of property taxes. The role of the Council is to provide the leadership, advocacy and resources necessary to enhance children’s lives and empower them to become responsible, productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of a continuum of quality care.

For more information about the Children’s Services Council of Broward County, please visit www.cscbroward.org. Follow us on Twitter at @CSCBroward and on Facebook.

About United Way of Broward County:

United Way of Broward County is a volunteer driven, community-based, non-profit organization servicing Broward County for more than 75 years. United Way of Broward County’s mission is to focus and unite the entire community to create significant lasting change in the impact areas of Education, Income and Health, the building blocks for a better life, which positively impacts people’s lives. United Way of Broward County is the catalyst for change and convener of partnerships that unite the hearts, minds, and resources within the Broward community. For more information, visit www.UnitedWayBroward.org

About Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF):

Hispanic Unity was founded more than 34 years ago by community leaders to ease the acculturation transition for newcomers from other nations. Today this nonprofit provides assistance through 12 programs and 30+ services, in four languages, to Broward’s diverse community. Hispanic Unity remains the county’s largest agency dedicated to the immigrant population, providing them with the tools they need to build a new life. In 2015, the agency served 17,000+ clients, from toddlers to adults. The agency offers assistance at eight Broward County sites in addition to 15 FREE Tax Preparation sites and 9 Citizenship Preparation sites.

Hispanic Unity was recently recognized by the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, for its outstanding service and dedication to families living in South Florida.

HUF’s Mission is:

Empowering immigrants and others to become self-sufficient, productive and civically engaged.

For more information visit: www.hispanicunity.org or call 954-964-8884, ext. 216

Information about the IRS’s Volunteers in Tax Assistance (VITA) program can be found here.

Information on EITC eligibility can be found here.

Learn more at: www.VitaTaxesFree.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter at: @VITAtaxprep

Contact: 

Bianca Vega

Latin2Latin Marketing + Communications, LLC

(954) 376-4800 (Main)

(754) 701-3259 (Direct)

 

MoneyGram and Walmart Announce New Three-Year Agreement

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DALLAS, Feb. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) announced today the extension of their more than 17-year relationship with Walmart. This new three-year agreement, which begins on Feb. 1, continues MoneyGram’s domestic and international money transfer service as well as its bill pay and money order products at Walmart’s more than 4,000 locations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walmart customers can also continue to access MoneyGram services through Walmart.com to send and receive money.

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“We are extremely pleased to extend our relationship with Walmart for an additional three years,” said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram CEO. “For nearly two decades now, MoneyGram and Walmart have worked side by side to make money transfers and other financial services affordable and convenient for our customers.”

“Leveraging our size and scale to take on big challenges and create better ways to serve our customers is something we’re always working on. MoneyGram is a great provider in helping us deliver results that matter to our customers, offering innovative products and services that help them better manage their finances for less,” said Kirsty Ward, Walmart Senior Director, U.S. Financial Services.

Walmart and MoneyGram are committed to ongoing innovation in order to meet the evolving needs of the customer. Both companies will continue to make investments in marketing, technology and product development, including the roll-out of a redesigned online experience.

“MoneyGram is committed to fully understanding the expectations of our customers and agents and to enhancing their money transfer experience,” said Holmes. “This is a very dynamic industry and we are constantly looking to offer our customers new and better ways to send and receive money.”

#moneygramnews

About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements with respect to, among other things, the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of MoneyGram and its subsidiaries. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “continues,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “goals,” “anticipates” and other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and MoneyGram undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement for any reason, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by federal securities law. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, beliefs and assumptions and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances due to a number of factors. These factors include, but are not limited to: our ability to compete effectively; our ability to maintain key agent or biller relationships, or a reduction in business or transaction volume from these relationships, including our largest agent, Walmart, through the introduction by Walmart of a competing “white label” branded money transfer product or otherwise; the impact of our U.S.-to-U.S. pricing strategy; our ability to manage fraud risks from consumers or agents; the ability of us and our agents to comply with U.S. and international laws and regulations; litigation or regulatory proceedings involving us or our agents, including the outcome of ongoing investigations by several state governments, which could result in material settlements, fines or penalties, revocation of required licenses or registrations, terminations of contracts, other administrative actions or lawsuits and negative publicity; possible uncertainties relating to compliance with and the impact of the deferred prosecution agreement entered into with the U.S. federal government and the effect of the deferred prosecution agreement on our reputation and business; current or proposed regulations addressing consumer privacy and data use and security; our ability to successfully develop and timely introduce new and enhanced products and services and our investments in new products, services or infrastructure changes; our offering of money transfer services through agents in regions that are politically volatile or, in a limited number of cases, that are subject to certain Office of Foreign Assets Control restrictions; changes in tax laws or an unfavorable outcome with respect to the audit of our tax returns or tax positions, or a failure by us to establish adequate reserves for tax events; our substantial debt service obligations, significant debt covenant requirements and credit rating and our ability to maintain sufficient capital; our ability to manage risks associated with our international sales and operations; major bank failure or sustained financial market illiquidity, or illiquidity at our clearing, cash management and custodial financial institutions; the ability of us and our agents to maintain adequate banking relationships; a security or privacy breach in systems, networks or databases on which we rely; disruptions to our computer systems and data centers and our ability to effectively operate and adapt our technology; weakened consumer confidence in our business or money transfers generally; continued weakness in economic conditions, in both the U.S. and global markets; a significant change, material slow down or complete disruption of international migration patterns; the financial health of certain European countries, and the impact that those countries may have on the sustainability of the euro; our ability to manage credit risks from our retail agents and official check financial institution customers; our ability to retain partners to operate our official check and money order businesses; our ability to adequately protect our brand and intellectual property rights and to avoid infringing on the rights of others; our ability to attract and retain key employees; our ability to manage risks related to the operation of retail locations and the acquisition or start-up of businesses; any restructuring actions and cost reduction initiatives that we undertake may not deliver the expected results and these actions may adversely affect our business; our ability to maintain effective internal controls; our capital structure and the special voting rights provided to designees of Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. on our Board of Directors; and the risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of MoneyGram’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and subsequent Forms 10-Q, as well as any additional risk factors that may be described in MoneyGram’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

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Avocados From Mexico Tackles The Big Game From Space With Scott Baio, A Bunch Of Aliens And A Rubik’s Cube

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Avocados From Mexico (AFM) takes an epic dip into a major American moment this season with their first-ever appearance in the 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R) in New York City.

DALLAS, Feb. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Avocados From Mexico (AFM), the number-one selling avocado brand in the U.S., is back for the Big Game serving football fans an out-of-this-world experience during the first break of game day action on February 7, 2016 on CBS.1  

After a successful debut in 2015, AFM is taking viewers through a hilarious, spaced out experience. Stationed on an interplanetary museum, the spot opens with a tall, orange alien tour guide leading a bunch of his comrades – of all shapes, sizes and tentacles – through an exhibit about Earth. The tour highlights what the aliens have determined are the most unique Earthly possessions that would amaze beings far and wide. These possessions, determined by the aliens themselves, showcase a number of pop-culture treasure troves, including the always in-season Avocados From Mexico.

“We are excited to build on last year’s momentum and continue to integrate Avocados From Mexico into America’s favorite pop-culture moments in fun, creative ways beyond the kitchen,” said Alvaro Luque, president of Avocados From Mexico. “This year, we really enjoyed pushing creative boundaries for the fresh produce category and going head to head with some of the biggest brands in the world. Our ultimate goal is to drive home the importance of origin, and year-round accessibility of this delicious, authentic Mexican fruit.”

On the heels of multiple major pop-culture integrations from the 89th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® to a partnership with Sesame Street to promote Health and Wellness, AFM continues its track to join America’s conversations in the game day creative.  Throughout the spot, the alien guide points enthusiastically to a range of pop-culture phenomena’s from a Rubik’s cube to a mannequin wearing the infamous blue or gold dress that drove the internet crazy. Also featured is actor Scott Baio who was obviously kidnapped and anxious to get to Earth.

AFM virtually announced their plan to send avocados to space for the whole universe to enjoy on January 25th.  The journey has been tracked on AvosInSpace.com for fans to follow each step of the way and engage on social media using #AvosInSpace. Once in space things tend to take a turn off course, and AFM’s mission was no exception. The brand ultimately called fans to help locate the missing spaceship in exchange for a chance to win a trip to Mexico along with a range of other dynamic prizes. 

Last year, AFM made history as the first fresh produce brand to advertise during the Big Game with the light-hearted and humorous “First Draft Ever” spot. It featured former NFL stars Doug Flutie and Jerry Rice, who announced Mexico’s choice of the avocado during a pre-historic, football-styled “draft” of plants and animals.

Avocados From Mexico is committed to giving consumers a nutritious way to enjoy game-time, and anytime snacking. This year’s ad continues the trend toward ‘good for you’ choices advertised in a big way, and AFM is thrilled to be a part of that important shift. According to the Hass Avocado Board, fresh avocado consumption leading up to the Big Game is expected to reach a record 278 million avocados – a 13 percent increase over last year. That’s heavier than 8,000 times the weight of a San Francisco cable car, enough to cover the entire length of the Golden Gate Bridge over 300 times at one foot high, and enough to fill a football field end zone to end zone over 53 feet high – 8 feet over the goal posts.2

Following a successful 2015 debut, AFM teamed back up with Austin-based advertising agency GSD&M for creative strategy and production of the Big Game multi-dimensional campaign. Havas Media will again handle the buying and execution of the Big Game spot, along with supporting CBS properties to surround its debut. The digital and social execution is being managed by Dallas based Richards Lerma.

To learn more about these and other marketing and promotional activities, visit the Avocados From Mexico Facebook page, www.facebook.com/AvocadosFromMexico, or website, www.AvocadosFromMexico.com.

About Avocados From Mexico
Avocados From Mexico (AFM) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association (MHAIA), formed for the purpose of advertising, promotion, public relations and research for all stakeholders of Avocados From Mexico. Under agreements, MHAIA and the Mexican Avocado Producers & Packers (APEAM A.C.) have combined resources to fund and manage AFM, with the intent to provide a focused, highly effective and efficient marketing program in the United States. AFM is headquartered in Irving, TX.

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Avocados From Mexico (AFM) takes an epic dip into a major American moment this season with their first-ever appearance in the 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade(R) in New York City.

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Extraordinary Flavors Heat up National Chocolate Lovers’ Month

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Choco-Cinnamon Popsicle Hot Chocolate

SAN CLEMENTE, California, Feb. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As a known leader in food trends, Californians have embraced the return to natural, farm-to-table foods and artisan techniques, which has now extended to craft chocolate. To celebrate Chocolate Lovers’ Month and explore the possibilities behind everyone’s favorite sweet, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creator of the iconic got milk? campaign, has teamed up with award-winning chocolatier Amara Barroeta to create exciting new hot chocolate recipes inspired by chocolate’s history and the craft chocolate trend. Ranging from a spicy “Mexican Choco-Latte” with dry chile pasilla to a savory “Popcorn-Crowned Orange Hot Chocolate,” these drinks are the perfect way to celebrate National Chocolate Lovers’ Month while cozying up during the cold weather season.

Choco-Cinnamon Popsicle Hot Chocolate

“Hot chocolate is just one of many ways to enjoy milk, and the possible variations and flavors are endless,” says Steve James, CMPB Executive Director.

This warming, filling and satisfying drink has never gone out of style, and milk has always been the go-to base for the perfect cup. Milk has the ability to tone down spices, balance sweetness and harmoniously bring together ingredients to achieve extraordinary flavors. A quality hot chocolate requires pure and natural ingredients – from the cacao bean to the base. “I always use milk for my hot chocolates because it gives them the richness and creaminess I’m looking for,” states Amara Barroeta, owner of Pasadena-based Amara Chocolate & Coffee.

As the craft chocolate movement continues to grow in the U.S., California’s talented chocolatiers, like Barroeta, are leading the trend. With her passion for quality, Barroeta only uses single origin chocolate for her flavorful creations. Single origin chocolate is made from one variety of cacao harvested in one region, much like varietal (or single grape) wine. And this Valentine’s Day, you may want to put the wine glasses away because according to a Cornell study1, a cup of hot cocoa offers twice as many cancer-fighting antioxidants as a glass of red wine.

An early chocolate drink consisted of just chocolate as the base, and it wasn’t until the late 17th century2 that milk was incorporated. The addition of milk helped tone down pure chocolate’s bitter and spicy flavors, resulting in a more palatable drink. “While developing these hot chocolates, I took inspiration from chocolate’s beginnings and revisited some of the original ingredients. I’m really excited about the results, especially because each drink is so different, yet all have the perfect silky texture and flavor you can only get by using milk,” adds Barroeta. Amara’s experience and travel has awarded her the ability to combine flavors from all over the world and bring them together in each one of her delectable creations.

For all of Amara’s hot chocolate recipes, created exclusively for got milk?, visit: www.gotmilk.com and follow got milk? via social media on Facebook/ Twitter @gotmilk and Instagram @officialgotmilk.

About the CMPB
The California Milk Processor Board was established in 1993 to make milk more competitive and increase milk consumption in California. Awareness of got milk? is over 90% nationally and it is considered one of the most important and successful campaigns in history. Got milk? is a federally registered trademark that has been licensed by the national dairy boards since 1995. The CMPB’s Spanish-language campaign began in 1994 using the tagline “Familia, Amor y Leche” (Family, Love and Milk). The TOMA LECHE (Drink Milk) campaign replaced it in 2006, in order to better align the English and Spanish language work. The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

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