Got Milk? Sculptures Expected to Raise Major Contribution for Children with Cancer

January 29, 2016

Napa Agriculture, by Maria Kane, George Yepes, Sonia Lopez, Febedelia Ochoa, Sonya Ochoa, Candice Zepeda and Jose Zuno

SAN CLEMENTE, California, Jan. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Milk Loves Art project was launched late last year by the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creator of the iconic got milk? campaign. The project’s goal was to promote local artists while giving back to a worthy cause. After executing a highly successful call to artists, a final group was selected and tasked with transforming life-size cow sculptures¹ into works of art. The 32 sculptures are being donated to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, who will be auctioning them off. While the exact amount is yet to be determined, the auction could raise several thousand dollars. All proceeds from the sale will go to support the camp program, which offers a cost-free, medically-supervised, camp experience for more than 1,500 children with cancer and their families each year.

“The response to the call to artists was astounding. I’m grateful to all the artists that got involved and shared our same vision: to give back through art,” said Steve James, Executive Director, CMPB.

After nearly two months of dedicated work, over 20 artists with the Milk Loves Art project are finalizing their unique creations. Ranging from stunning scenery to cultural icons, each work of art celebrates California’s rich cultural heritage – and all were created to benefit children and families going through a difficult time. Renowned artist/muralist, George Yepes, led the creative phase of the project. He worked alongside a variety of artists, as well as actor/screenwriter Jaleel White. “We are all looking forward to the auction, as we know it will make a huge impact in the lives of many families. I feel very proud to have helped bring this initiative to life,” said Yepes. Yepes’ work has been featured in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. and the Museum of Contemporary Art of San Diego, among others.

Jaleel White contributed to Milk Loves Art by painting one of the cow sculptures in honor of Kobe Bryant and his extensive and successful career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Other participating artists included: Patric Stillman from San Diego; Man One and Maria Kane from Los Angeles; as well as Lawrence Sullivan and Sonya Fe from Sacramento, to name a few. The charitable initiative also counted on the participation of young and emerging artists from Los Angeles, who all contributed unique designs.

The final design concepts are of high impact and include: a tribute to historic highway 101 and its string of missions along the California coastline; California’s history of musical diversity; a tribute to the popular entertainment and comic convention in San Diego; as well as a tribute to old Hollywood and legendary Hispanic stars.

For more information about Milk Loves Art, visit: www.gotmilk.com and follow got milk? via social media on Facebook @gotmilk, 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.

About Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times

Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times® is a program of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southern California. Camp gives more than 1,500 children with cancer and their families the chance to “take a break” from the disease and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the great outdoors. The program is free and helps kids look towards a future beyond cancer. Camp is designed to build courage, foster hope and promote healing outside of treatment centers and hospitals. With trained medical staff onsite to support and monitor treatment regimens, children are able to enjoy horseback riding, archery, ropes courses, arts & crafts and the chance to just be kids. Since 1982, the Camp has served more than 36,000 campers. To learn more, visit www.rmhcsc.org/camp.

¹ CowParade Holdings is the owner of the copyrights in and to the shapes of the cow canvases.

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FIBRA Prologis Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Earnings Results

January 28, 2016

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year 2015.

FIBRA Prologis began trading on the Mexican Stock Exchange June 4, 2014. As such, results in the fourth quarter of 2015 reflect the second year-over-year comparable period for FIBRA Prologis. However, the company does not have comparable financial results from the prior full year. For prior full year comparisons, the company includes operating performance of the properties in its portfolio prior to ownership by FIBRA Prologis, when the properties were managed by its sponsor.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE YEAR

Operating portfolio occupancy increased to 96.5 percent, exceeding guidance
Net effective rents on rollover increased 10.5 percent
Same store cash NOI grew 4.5 percent
Completed US$120.6 million of asset acquisitions

Funds from operations (FFO) per CBFI was Ps. 0.6850 (US$0.0412) for the fourth quarter compared with Ps. 0.5295 (US$0.0359) for the same period in 2014. For the full year 2015, FFO per CBFI was Ps. 2.6226 (US$0.1295), including realized exchange loss per CBFI of Ps. 0.5848 (US$0.0374) from the reimbursement of the value-added tax paid in connection with the acquisition of the initial portfolio.

Net earnings per CBFI in the fourth quarter was Ps. 1.8128 (US$0.1085) compared with Ps. 0.8847 (US$0.0681) for the same period in 2014. For the full year 2015, net earnings per CBFI was PS. 3.8804 (US$0.2399).

OPERATIONS OUTPERFORM EXPECTATIONS

“We had an exceptional year, achieving record occupancy levels and solid rent growth that exceeded most of our objectives,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Mexico. “This outperformance is the result of favorable market conditions in which the demand for modern, well-located logistics facilities is greater than the supply.”

Operating Portfolio	4Q15	4Q14	Notes
Period End Occupancy	96.5%	96.3%	Outperformed guidance by 25 basis points
Leases Signed	1.8 MSF	1.8 MSF
Customer Retention	97.5%	90.6%
Net Effective Rent Change	10.3%	13.4%	10.5% for full year 2015
Same Store NOI (Cash)	0.8%	5.5%	4.5% for full year 2015
Same Store NOI (IFRS)	-2.4%	N/A

CAPITAL ACTIVITY EXPANDS BEST-IN-CLASS PORTFOLIO

US$ in millions	4Q15	2015	Notes
Acquisitions
Class-A Buildings	US$96.9	US$101.8	1.4 MSF in global markets
Intermodal Facility	US$14.0	US$14.0	1.1 MSF facility in Mexico City
Total Logistic Facilities	US$110.9	US$115.8
Weighted avg stabilized cap rate	6.8%	6.9%
Land Parcel	US$4.8	US$4.8	Acquired with a building in Monterrey
Total Acquisitions	US$115.7	US$120.6
Dispositions
Specialized Manufacturing Facility	US$22.3	US$22.3	Acquired by existing customer
Weighted avg stabilized cap rate	8.6%	8.6%

“Our proprietary access to the Prologis development pipeline is a unique competitive advantage that allows us to acquire Class-A logistics facilities that are fully occupied and complement our portfolio,” Gutierrez added.

STRENGTHENS FINANCIAL POSITION

As of December 31, 2015, FIBRA Prologis’ liquidity was approximately Ps. 7.6 billion (US$441.6 million), which included approximately Ps. 6.9 billion (US$400.0 million) of available capacity on its unsecured credit facility and Ps. 721.2 million (US$ 41.6 million) of unrestricted cash.

Net debt as a percentage of investment properties was 29.1 percent, fixed charge coverage was 3.86 and net debt to adjusted EBITDA was 4.58.

“In 2015, we successfully executed our plan to strengthen our financial position by lowering our overall cost of debt, extending our maturities and increasing our liquidity,” said Jorge Girault, senior vice president, Finance, Prologis Mexico. “As a result of this activity, we resolved all of our 2016 debt maturities and increased our weighted average term from 3 years to 4.5 years, maintaining the weighted average cost of debt at approximately 5 percent.”

As previously announced, during 2015, FIBRA Prologis completed US$650 million of new unsecured syndicated debt. This includes the recast and upsize of the previous line of credit to a US$400 million unsecured credit line facility and a US$250 million of an unsecured term loan that was used to pay off US$134 million of secured debt maturing in December 2016.

Subsequent to year end, FIBRA Prologis refinanced US$107.0 million, including prepayment cost, of the secured loans maturing in 2016. The secured facility matures in January 2026 and was priced at a 4.67 percent fixed interest rate. In addition, the company entered in a three-year forward interest rate SWAP agreement, starting on June 23, 2016, to fix the US LIBOR rate of the US$250 million unsecured credit facility to 1.065 percent.

GUIDANCE ESTABLISHED FOR 2016 – Full Year Distributions to Increase 10.0 percent

(US$ in million, except per CBFI amounts)	Low	High	Notes
FFO per CBFI	US$0.1650	US$0.1800	Excludes the impact of foreign exchange movements
Full Year 2016 Distributions per CBFI	US$0.1100	US$0.1100	Represents approximately 95 percent of 2016 forecasted AFFO and undistributed AFFO from 2015
Year End Occupancy	95.5%	96.5%
Same Store NOI (Cash)	2.0%	3.0%	Based in U.S. dollars
Annual Capital Expenditures as % of NOI	14.0%	16.0%
Building Acquisitions	US$100.0	US$150.0
Asset Management and Professional Fees	US$18.0	US$20.0

WEBCAST & CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

FIBRA Prologis will host a live webcast/conference call to discuss quarterly results, current market conditions and future outlook on January 29, 2016, at 10 a.m. CT/11 a.m. ET. Interested parties are encouraged to access the webcast by clicking the microphone icon located near the top of the FIBRA Prologis Investor Relations website (www.fibraprologis.com). Interested parties also can participate via conference call by dialing +1 877 256 7020 (toll-free from the United States and Canada) or +1 973 409 9692 from all other countries and entering conference code 9746070.

A telephonic replay will be available Jan 29–Feb 12 at +1 855 859 2056 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 404 537 3406 from all other countries using conference code 9746070. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2015, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 188 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 32.6 million square feet (3 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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Neighbors Emergency Center Harlingen, TX Location to Open January 30

January 28, 2016

PEARLAND, Texas, Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Neighbors Emergency Center Harlingen, TX location will start seeing patients this Saturday, January 30. Harlingen is a city nestled in a region of South Texas known as the “The Rio Grande Valley.”

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The newly announced Harlingen emergency center will be the first Neighbors Emergency Center in South Texas and represents one of many new locations to open by the end of 2016.

Paul Alleyne, MD, Chief Medical Officer said, “We are proud to serve the Harlingen community. We believe Harlingen will greatly benefit from Neighbors’ personalized 24-hour emergency care experience while offering the same level of access and services as a hospital-based emergency room.”

Neighbors Health System, the parent company of Neighbors Emergency Center, was named the 4^th fastest growing company by the Houston Business Journal’s ‎Fast 100 companies, along with being named the HBJ’s #3 Best Place to Work for 2015. Neighbors Emergency Center freestanding emergency rooms have also been awarded “The Best ER” in Baytown, TX and Pearland, TX along with the Houston Chronicle’s Top Workplaces #1 midsize company for 2015.

About Neighbors Emergency Center:
Neighbors Health System operates Neighbors Emergency Center, a series of 24-hour freestanding emergency centers that have seen exponential growth in Texas since 2009. Neighbors Emergency Center believes in providing extraordinary care that is dedicated to making lives better every day, with an unfaltering vision to be The Best Neighbors Ever. This means providing unparalleled medical care driven by compassion, respect, and dedication and a focus on our patients, our culture, and the community.

Neighbors’ 18+ locations service many communities, including Houston, Austin, El Paso, Beaumont, and the Permian Basin, with plans for centers in areas that include North Texas and Colorado in 2016.

Santa Clara Super Bowl Events Include Headliners Huey Lewis & the News and Heart

January 28, 2016

SANTA CLARA, California, Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With Super Bowl 50 quickly approaching, the game’s host city, Santa Clara, is planning on kicking off Super Bowl week January 31^st with an outdoor concert and fireworks for 5,000 + fans at Mission College headlined by Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers Ann & Nancy Wilson from the legendary group “Heart.”

The city’s biggest pre-Super Bowl event is the Super Community Celebration on February 6^th at Santa Clara University. Expecting 10,000 + visitors, the all-day event concludes with a performance by Huey Lewis & the News whose first number one hit “Power of Love” was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song from the blockbuster film Back to the Future.

The celebration from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. includes a celebrity flag football game featuring former Dallas Cowboys Michael Irvin and Tony Dorsett as team captains. The pep rally will have Super Bowl winning players signing autographs, professional cheerleader dance performances, and the award winning Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps. Activities also include a Fan Experience Zone, Play 60 event for youth, Moveable Feast food trucks, live music throughout the day, and much more. Tickets are available on a stand-by basis on day of event only.

Another must-see event for all ages is “Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame” exhibit at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara through April 3, 2016. The exhibit features the best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s vast collection, including over 200 precious football mementos; award-winning photography, including rare photos; one-of-a-kind documents; interactive exhibits that challenge both mind and body; spectacular footage from NFL films; the Vince Lombardi Trophy; and more.

For more information on Santa Clara and Super Bowl activities, visit www.santaclara.org and/or www.santaclaraca.gov/supercommunity

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CONTACT: David Andre
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(Español) Tristar Products retira del mercado tapetes para ducha AquaRug debido al riesgo de caída

January 28, 2016

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Antidepressant Use Common Among Reproductive-Aged Women;

January 28, 2016

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — More than 15 percent of reproductive-aged women have filled a prescription for an antidepressant medication during the years 2008–2013, according to a new analysis published today in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

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January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month and the CDC is working with the March of Dimes to raise awareness about the use of antidepressant medications by women of reproductive age, and what women should know and do for their own health and that of their babies. There is conflicting evidence about the potential link between some antidepressants and certain birth defects. Some commonly used antidepressants are sertraline (Zoloft), bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban), and citalopram (Celexa).

“Women experiencing depression and anxiety need treatment. We don’t advocate anyone going off their medication as this can also have serious consequences,” said Siobhan Dolan, MD, MPH, medical advisor to the March of Dimes. “We urge women to speak to their doctors about all their medications and discuss alternatives. Sometimes it’s possible for women to switch to another type of treatment, such as counseling.”

In the United States, a baby is born with a birth defect every four and a half minutes, and one out of every five deaths in the first year of life is caused by a birth defect. In addition to the human toll, birth defects incur hospital-related economic costs that exceed $2.6 billion annually.

The new analysis looked at annual claims of more than 5.8 million privately-insured women between the ages of 15 and 44 who had a prescription for an antidepressant filled between 2008 and 2013. They found that older women are more than twice as likely as younger women to fill an antidepressant prescription. The most common prescription was sertraline (Zoloft), filled by an average of 3.3 percent of women of childbearing age, followed by bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban) by 2.7 percent of women, then citalopram (Celexa) by 2.6 percent, escitalopram by 2.5 percent, and fluoxetine by 2.3 percent. Sertraline, the antidepressant used most often, was not linked to an increased risk of birth defects, according to research.

“Antidepressant Prescription Claims among Reproductive-Aged Women — United States 2008–2013,” by April L. Dawson, MPH of CDC, Janis Biermann, MS of the March of Dimes and others, appears today in MMWR.

The CDC’s Treating for Two: Safer Medication Use in Pregnancy initiative focuses on providing women and their healthcare providers with reliable and accessible information on medications commonly used during pregnancy. This initiative aims to expand and accelerate research and to deliver up-to-date information to women and healthcare providers so that they have enough information to make informed treatment decisions and can take the safest medications to manage their conditions. More information is available at: www.cdc.gov/treatingfortwo.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. Find out how you can help prevent premature birth and birth defects by joining March for Babies at marchforbabies.org. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Shortcut, The Mobile Barbershop, Upgrades App with Breakthrough Innovation and Product Offerings

January 28, 2016

NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After a year of providing exceptional on-demand handsomeness to busy, professional men in New York City, Shortcut, the preeminent mobile barber service, is releasing an optimized app to begin bringing its grooming services nationwide.

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Initially launched in late 2014, Shortcut completely overhauled its product to include more sophisticated design and personalization functions to create an even more fluid experience for consumers and barbers alike.

“Our beta product was a critical learning experience for the company,” said Irvin Slobodskaya, Co-Founder and CEO of Shortcut. “We took the time to listen to our early users and learn about the pressure points of the haircut process. That data informed a lot of the thinking around our latest product, which derives best practices from brick and mortar barbershops, while also providing a series of solutions to other industry inefficiencies.”

Feature upgrades include:

Both instant booking and scheduling of haircuts up to a week in advance
A clipper cut offering at a lower price point for haircuts that do not require scissors
Personalized hair preferences to better match users with the optimal barber
A “favorite barber” function to choose a dedicated grooming professional for each booking
Mobile payment for more seamless transactions
Feedback and rating system for Shortcut barbers
In-app rewards and promotions to save on grooming services

The new app is now available for download on iOS in the App Store. Special offers and other updates can also be found on social media via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Shortcut experience begins by choosing either a haircut or clipper cut on the app home page. Users can request the next available appointment or request the barber of their choice up to a week in advance. At the specified appointment time, a barber is dispatched to the user’s location. Starting at $65 for a single haircut and $45 for a clipper cut, Shortcut barbers are fully equipped to handle all men’s hairstyle requests, provide quick beard trims on-the-go, as well as suggest maintenance tips to complement any style. All cleanup is handled to complete the appointment.

Shortcut is currently available in the vast majority of Manhattan with plans to begin expansion into the outer boroughs and other urban markets.

ABOUT SHORTCUT
Shortcut is an on-demand grooming provider that connects busy, professional men to premium barbers and stylists. Making handsome simple, the Shortcut app coordinates the delivery of haircuts to your home, office or hotel at your convenience. The team of master barbers and stylists are handpicked, vetted and carefully trained to deliver an unparalleled grooming experience.

Shortcut services can be easily booked through the Shortcut app from 8am – midnight, seven days a week. For more information, visit www.getshortcut.co.

Contact:
Irvin Slobodskaya
516.728.7980
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NBC UNIVERSO To Premiere “Top Chef Mexico” Hosted By Actress Ana Claudia Talancón Thursday, February 18 At 9pm/8c

January 28, 2016

Host/Conductora Ana Claudia Talancon and Judges/Jueces de "Top Chef Mexico" Aquiles Chavez, Martha Ortiz, Juantxo Sanchez and Guillermo Gonzalez Beristain

MIAMI, Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBC UNIVERSO, the modern entertainment and sports cable channel for Latinos, announced today the network premiere of the first season of “Top Chef Mexico” on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 9pm/8c. Hosted by actress Ana Claudia Talancón, the 13 episode reality competition television series is based on Bravo’s international franchise Top Chef and is produced by Cinemateli Content. Professional chefs will compete against each other in various cooking-themed challenges and judges will eliminate one chef, until the last remaining contestant wins the coveted title of “Top Chef México.” To view the video promo, click here.

“I am proud to be part of this exquisite project that shows México on a better light. Top Chef México showcases our culture, our traditions and the love we have for Mexican cuisine. Viewers will be delighted with the contestants’ talent, professionalism, their passion and will get to know first class chefs,” said Ana Claudia Talancón.

The future of the 16 cheftestants will be in the hands of four judges, renowned chefs:

Guillermo González Beristain
Aquiles Chávez
Juantxo Sánchez
Martha Ortíz

The cheftestants will live throughout six weeks, isolated from their homes, restaurants and social

life and will share rooms in an exclusive hotel next on the Alameda Central, one of the most emblematic plazas of Mexico City. Each episode is broadly comprised of two culinary challenges, a quick fire and elimination. The Quick-fire Challenge is designed to test the Chef’s culinary skills under pressure and the Elimination Challenge will determine which Chefs will move on in the competition.

The winning chef is selected based on several factors including flavor, technique, presentation and concept development based on the challenge requirements. They are also judged on their ability to work together with the other participants. In this occasion, in “Top Chef México, chefs compete for a cash prize of $1,000,000 Mexican pesos and a feature in Travel & Leisure Mexico magazine.

Foodies can start engaging on social media using the hashtag #TopChefMex and find more content about the show in Spanish on NBC UNIVERSO’s Facebook NBC UNIVERSO https://www.facebook.com/nbcuniverso and https://www.facebook.com/TopChefTV.

To obtain additional information, fans can also visit https://www.topchefmexicotv.com.

In addition to enjoying the episodes on TV, subscribers of NBC UNIVERSO on participating cable, satellite, and telco services will also be able to view episodes of “Top Chef México” on Video on Demand, as well as on www.nbcuniverso.com and the NBC UNIVERSO NOW app by entering the subscriber’s log-in information.

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

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

About NBC UNIVERSO
NBC UNIVERSO (www.nbcuniverso.com) is a modern entertainment and sports cable channel for Latinos, bringing the world’s top sports franchises and edgy, emotional programming to more than 40 million households in the U.S. As one of the most widely available modern cable channels for U.S. Latinos, NBC UNIVERSO delivers a thrilling mix of exclusive sports action – including FIFA World Cup™, NASCAR Mexico Series, NFL, Premier League and The 2016 Rio Olympics – along with signature series, blockbuster movies, music, must-see live events and strategic acquisitions, on TV, online and mobile devices. NBC UNIVERSO is part of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, a division of NBCUniversal (www.nbcuniversal.com), one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (www.comcastcorporation.com).

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Ana Claudia Talancon, Host of "Top Chef Mexico" to premiere on NBC UNIVERSO Thursday, Feb. 18 at 9pm/8c

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Milk Life “Lo Que Nos Hace Fuertes” Goes For The Gold This Olympic Games Year And Introduces Team USA Athlete Danell Leyva As The Newest Somos Fuertes Advocate

January 28, 2016

MIAMI, Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Danell Leyva, Cuban-American gymnast and U.S. Olympic medalist starts the year off strong with his new role as a milk life Somos Fuertes campaign advocate, setting the example for Latinos everywhere to include nutrient rich milk in their diet. As part of the program, Danell touts the benefits of drinking milk, with its 9 essential nutrients, including 8 grams of high-quality protein in every 8 ounce glass, to help make the best of every day. Furthermore he shares how his love of milk, gymnastics and family have contributed to his continued growth and success as an athlete one glass at a time.

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The newest face of the milk life Lo Que Nos Hace Fuertes campaign, Danell Leyva joins the campaign to help educate Hispanics on the importance of including milk as a part of a balanced diet. Proper nutrition, including milk’s high-quality protein, is a key component to his success, be it competing for Team USA at the London Olympic Games or in training or teaching the art of gymnastics to others. As part of his role as a Somos Fuertes advocate, Danell is also shining light on the importance of starting the day off with milk’s protein and other nutrients.

Eating a protein-rich breakfast with milk can help energize your morning and keep you fuller longer so you can focus on the things you want to accomplish! In fact, many nutrition experts now recommend getting 25-30 grams of protein at each meal for the best daily nutrition. ^{[i], [ii], [iii]} Americans tend to eat most of their protein in the evening, only getting around 13g in the morning. Simple changes to your morning routine can help correct this shortfall at breakfast. Including a glass of milk provides 9 essential nutrient including 8 g of protein – a great way to start your day with a nutrient punch.

“I am so honored to be a part of the Somos Fuertes campaign and educate my fellow Hispanics on the importance of milk in a daily diet,” said Leyva. “I use the strength I get from training, nutrition, and family to propel me to try harder and be the best me, and being a part of this program allows me to encourage other Latinos to do the same. Milk has always been an integral part of my daily life, from the morning café con leche to the evening glass of warm milk.”

Visit Fuertesconleche.com to help jumpstart the New Year with inspirational videos from our newest advocate, Danell Leyva, as well as to understand your nutritional and protein needs, see how much protein you should be getting each day and find ideas on how an easy addition of a glass of milk can get you closer to your morning protein goal.

About Danell Leyva:
Danell Leyva, gymnast and U.S. Olympic medalist, is the first Cuban-American to make it to the U.S. Men’s Olympic gymnastics team. Under the training and teachings of his father and coach, Yin Alvarez, Danell has many achievements to be proud of including a 2015 World high bar Silver medal, 2015 U.S. parallel bars bronze medal, 2015 Winter Cup parallel bars champion, 2011 U.S national all-around gold medal and world champion on the parallel bars. He is also a U.S. Olympic Bronze Medalist at the London 2012 Olympic Games in the Men’s All-Around.

About MilkPEP
The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), Washington, D.C., is funded by the nation’s milk companies, who are committed to increasing fluid milk consumption. The MilkPEP Board runs the Milk Life campaign, a multi-faceted campaign designed to educate consumers about the powerful nutritional benefits of milk – with 9 essential nutrients, including high-quality protein, in each 8 ounce glass. For more information, go to milklife.com. Campbell Ewald is creative agency for the Milk Life campaign – from America’s milk companies. SociedAd is the agency for the milk life Lo Que Nos Hace Fuertes campaign.

^[i] Layman DK, Dietary Guidelines should reflect new understandings about adult protein needs. Nutrition & Metabolism. 2009; 6:12.
^[ii]Leidy, HJ, Clifton PM, Astrup A et al. The role of protein in weight loss and maintenance. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2015 Apr 29. [Epub ahead of print].
^[iii]What We Eat in America, NHANES, 2009-2010.

Sexwork 2016 Policy Agenda For Legislators

January 28, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Erotic Service Providers Legal Education and Research Project (ESPLERP) today released its 2016 Policy Agenda , which provides a roadmap for legislators looking to understand the legislative consequences of decriminalizing sex work.

During 2015 a whole series of reputable international organizations, including Amnesty International, the World Health Organization, the Lancet, Human Rights Watch, and the UN Global Commission on HIV and the Law, developed positions calling for the decriminalization of sex work. These bodies recognized that sex worker rights are human rights – that consenting adults have the right to be free from state criminalization of their sex lives.

Also during 2015, ESPLERP filed a complaint with the United States District Court challenging California’s current anti-prostitution law, Penal Code 647(b), arguing that these laws deprive individuals of the fundamental right to engage in consensual, private sexual activity.

The movement to decriminalize sex work is also gaining traction nationwide. For example, three women legislators in New Hampshire, two Democrats and one Republican, have introduced House Bill 1614 to decriminalize prostitution.

But there is a huge gulf between recognizing a fundamental right and untangling the morass of legislation that impacts sex workers. This is where ESPLERP’s Policy Agenda comes in – providing a 14 point guide with practical legislative steps towards enfranchising all aspects sex workers. For example, it recommends repealing moral turpitude laws that criminalize legal types of erotic providers such as exotic dancers, adult film performers, massage parlour staff, and phone sex operators.

“History is on our side – 2016 is the year when archaic laws criminalizing sex work will start to be swept aside,” said Ina Dewgood, a board member of ESPLERP. “But it’s not enough to announce that sex work is no longer criminalized. Lawmakers need to end discrimination against erotic service providers accessing publicly funded services like the California Victims Compensation Fund. Our Policy Agenda provides them with a roadmap for this and more. They should use it.” This is in line with the State Department’s 2015 affirmed United Nations Recommendation #86.

The Erotic Service Providers Legal, Education and Research Project (ESPLERP) is a diverse community-based coalition advancing sexual privacy rights through litigation, education, and research.
esplerp.org, decriminalizesexwork.com

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