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Honda Named “2016 Best SUV Brand” by U.S. News & World Report for CR-V, all-new HR-V and Pilot

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TORRANCE, California, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda today was named “2016 Best SUV Brand” by U.S. News & World Report, tied to the excellent scores earned by the Honda HR-V crossover and CR-V and Pilot SUVs in the U.S. News & World Report Best Cars Rankings.

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“Honda wins the Best SUV Brand award on the strength of its entire SUV lineup,” said Jamie Page Deaton, Managing Editor, U.S. News Best Cars. “The HR-V, CR-V and Pilot are all consistently ranked at the top of their respective classes, as automotive journalists are impressed with the utility, comfort and family-friendly features that all three offer. No matter what class SUV shoppers are searching in, Honda has a model worth considering.”

This accolade comes as Honda continues to strengthen and expand its light-truck lineup, which began with the launch of the refreshed 2015 CR-V in the fall of 2014, followed by the spring arrival of the all-new HR-V crossover and summer introduction of a redesigned, third-generation Pilot. On the strength of these products, Honda is on track for record results in 2016, with light truck sales reaching a new high of 550,210 units through October, a 13.6 percent gain over year-ago results; with CR-V on track to earn the title of America’s best-selling SUV for the 4th consecutive year.

“This recognition of Honda as the Best SUV Brand validates our effort to produce world-class SUVs to meet the needs and desires of families of any size,” said Jeff Conrad, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Honda Division. “Honda is committed to providing fuel efficient, safe and fun products with the quality and reliability to meet the needs of our discerning customers.”

The awards recognize the brands whose vehicles perform the best on an overall basis within four major categories of the U.S. News vehicle rankings: Cars, SUVs, Trucks and Luxury. The Best Vehicle Brands methodology uses the combined overall scores from the U.S. News Best Cars rankings across all models in each of the award classes. The overall rankings score is based on an analysis of published, credible reviews of a given model from the automotive press, as well as safety and reliability data.

The 2015 Honda CR-V, with its new direct-injected engine, more refined interior and first application of Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technologies, was named as 2015 Motor Trend Sport Utility of the Year. The Honda HR-V brought Honda’s packaging magic to a new and growing market segment, and quickly became the subcompact SUV segment’s hottest selling model. On the heels of HR-V came thee redesigned 2016 Pilot, Honda’s flagship SUV, offering more top-in-class efficiency and safety ratings performance in a sleek new design. 

The CR-V, HR-V and Pilot are all produced exclusively in North America at Honda’s plants in Lincoln, Alabama (Pilot), East Liberty, Ohio (CR-V) and Celaya, Mexico (HR-V). Honda R&D Americas, Inc. is also responsible for development of the Pilot, Ridgeline and Odyssey models and led development of the all-new 2016 Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe.

About U.S. News Best Cars
Since 2007, Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings of the majority of new vehicles sold in America. U.S. News annually publishes the Best Cars awards, including Best Cars for the Money and Best Cars for Families. Best Cars had over 45 million unique visitors over the past year, with over 65 percent of visitors actively shopping for a car. Close to 80 percent of active shoppers reported that the U.S. News Best Cars site influenced their car purchasing decision.

U.S. News & World Report is a digital news and information company that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. Focusing on Education, Health, Personal Finance, Travel, Cars and News & Opinion, www.usnews.com provides consumer advice, rankings, news and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. 30 million people visit www.usnews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

About Honda 
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive automobiles for American car buyers through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Accord, Civic, Fit and CR-Z, along with the HR-V crossover and Pilot and CR-V sport/utility vehicles, as well as the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has the longest-lasting cars1 of any mainstream automotive brand in America, and more models achieving an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating than any other automotive nameplate.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 30 years and currently operates 17 major manufacturing facilities in North America. More than 90 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. are made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

1 Longevity based on IHS Automotive, Polk U.S. vehicles in operation registration statistics 1988–2012 for Honda and non-luxury competing brands.

Dominicanos USA registers over 100,000 voters

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NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a triumph for the Dominican-American community, Dominicanos USA (DUSA) blew past its goal and announced it had registered more than 100,000 Dominican-Americans in New York and Rhode Island in their first year of voter registration efforts as part of their “Road to 100k” campaign. “It puts our community on the political map in a huge way, it’s a home run,” said Natalia Rosa, DUSA Rhode Island State Director. “This is a remarkable milestone for Dominicanos USA,” said Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea. “I applaud their efforts to engage more Rhode Islanders in the civic process.”

Onida Coward Mayers, Director of Voter Assistance at the NYC Campaign Finance Board and supporter of DUSA’s efforts, echoed sentiments saying “this community-driven, cutting-edge campaign to mobilize citizens serves as a model to empower all underrepresented groups throughout our country to register and vote.”

This news caps DUSA’s successful inaugural year as the nation’s first and only voter registration, mobilization, and education organization geared towards Dominican-American voters. “We’re thrilled with this momentous achievement on behalf of the Dominican-American community and all our community partners who helped make this a reality. A special thank you to all of you” remarked Eddie Cuesta, DUSA’s New York State Director.

“DUSA is answering this call to elevate the voice of Dominicans and we recognize that the work does not end with voter registration alone. We look forward to helping Dominican-Americans become the architects of their own futures and that of their families in this great country,” said Manuel Matos, attorney, community leader, and DUSA board member who serves as the group’s spokesperson.

“It’s incredible, the success of what Dominicanos USA has done as a leader in the Latino community in such a short time, utilizing the first ever Dominican voter model,” said Manuel Matos, attorney, community leader, and DUSA board member who serves as the group’s spokesperson. “DUSA is answering this call to elevate the voice of Dominicans and we recognize that the work does not end with voter registration alone. We look forward to helping Dominican-Americans become the architects of their own futures and that of their families in this great country.”

About Dominicanos USA: Dominicanos USA is a 501C-3 non-profit and nonpartisan organization that seeks to empower, educate and mobilize Dominican American voters. We are the first ever Dominican-American Voter model to yield more than 75,000 registered voters in America.

Latest FAU Poll Finds Hispanics Expect to Spend More Money this Holiday Season and More Will Go Online to Buy Gifts

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BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanics will be spending more on holiday shopping this year and are more likely to buy gifts online than in the past, according to a national survey by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economic Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI).

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Numbers were up across the board from last year’s survey, with 30.7 percent saying they expect to spend more on holiday shopping this year, compared with 28.9 percent in 2014. The number of respondents who said they would not be doing any holiday shopping dropped nine points from 20.1 percent in 2014 to 11.1 percent in 2015, suggesting Hispanics are doing better financially.  

The number of Hispanics who plan to shop on Black Friday went up four points from last year (56 to 60 percent), while those who plan to shop online on Cyber Monday increased from 52 percent in 2014 to 58 percent this year. Females are more likely than males (67 percent to 54 percent) to shop on Black Friday, while Hispanics in the highly prized 18 to 34 age brackets (72 percent) are most likely to surf the web for deals on Cyber Monday. Additionally, more Hispanics expect to do most of their holiday shopping before Thanksgiving, increasing from 21.5 percent in 2014 to 27.7 percent this year.

Overall, spending appears to be on the rise in 2015 with 13 percent of respondents saying they will spend more than $1,000 compared with 8 percent in 2014.

“With the buying power of Hispanics, retailers should be more focused than ever on attracting this lucrative segment of the population to their brands,” said Monica Escaleras, Ph.D., director of the BEPI.

Another indication of an improving economy, Escaleras noted, can be found in the 5 percent increase among Hispanics who said they would use cash for their purchases, up to 64 percent from 59 percent in 2014. Females are more likely to use cash than males (69 percent to 58 percent), while Hispanics in the northeast are significantly more likely to pay for their holiday purchases with credit (45 percent compared to 25 percent nationally).

The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index dropped to 92.67, down four points from September. The survey was conducted nationally Oct. 1-31.

Spice Up The Holidays With Latin ‘Super Sides’

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CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Prepare a fiesta this holiday season with healthy side dishes inspired by the Latin kitchen. CanolaInfo’s “Super Sides” recipe collection draws on regional ingredients, such as chile peppers, cilantro, yuca and quinoa, to amp up flavor and bring Latin American style to holiday tables.

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“These recipes are a delicious change of pace to more traditional holiday menus and they are also good for you with an average of only 125 calories per serving,” says Manuel Villacorta, R.D., an award-winning dietitian and author of “Whole Body Reboot,” who developed the collection.

Green Bean Saltado is Villacorta’s healthy twist on the Peruvian classic lomo saltado, showcasing the popular holiday vegetable with cumin, cilantro and aji amarillo, a mild chile paste. In Fiesta Rice, he combines a Latin trio of bell peppers, walnuts and raisins with nutrient-packed wild rice. Marsala-Quinoa Gravy is a gluten-free alternative to most gravies that relies on quinoa flour for thickening and canola oil to keep saturated fat to a minimum.

Each delicious and festive recipe in the “Super Sides” collection is made with heart-healthy canola oil, including:

“These ‘Super Sides’ have all the Latin flavors I love plus an extra measure of nutrition thanks to canola oil,” says Villacorta, a native of Peru. “Canola oil’s mildness lets the taste of other ingredients shine and it contains the least saturated fat and most plant-based omega-3 fat of all common vegetable oils.”

For more recipes and facts about canola oil, visit www.canolainfo.org.

For an interview with Manuel Villacorta or high-resolution recipe photos, e-mail [email protected].

Colgate Total® Teams Up with the American Diabetes Association® and Funnyman Joey Fatone to Bring “30 Days of Laughter” to the Diabetes Community

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NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Teaming up with the American Diabetes Association® and the multi-talented performer and caretaker Joey Fatone, Colgate Total® is using the power of laughter to help raise awareness of the potential link between oral health and diabetes with the new “30 Days of Laughter” campaign (#30DaysofLOL), beginning today. The 30 days from November 12 to December 11, 2015 will be filled with laugh-out-loud videos, funny social media posts, engaging apps and more to make the diabetes community laugh, all while building awareness of the importance of maintaining the health of the teeth and gums behinds those smiles.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with diabetes are two times more likely to develop gum disease1. Colgate Total® toothpaste can help prevent and even reverse gingivitis, the most common form of gum disease. It is the only FDA-approved and American Dental Association-accepted2 toothpaste to help prevent gingivitis. With regular twice daily brushing, you can help improve your gum health in as little as four weeks3 with Colgate Total®.

Understanding how challenging managing diabetes can sometimes be, the funny and talented performer Joey Fatone is leading the “30 Days of Laughter” campaign to remind people that sometimes laughter can feel like the best medicine. “When my father was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, our family was shocked. But we’re a big, loving group and we all help him together every day. I know that humor in the face of challenges is vital and I’m excited to share that with other families touched by diabetes.”

Colgate Total has also teamed up with mySugr, the leading digital diabetes company that aims to “make diabetes suck less.” Together, they will launch the Monster Selfie app to help create moments of laughter that are captured on camera and can be instantly shared with friends. The Monster Selfie app will be available for download for iOS and Android starting November 9.

“Not many people with diabetes know about the increased risks of developing gum disease or how oral health may can affect overall health,” says said Dr. Foti Panagakos, global director of scientific affairs and research at Colgate-Palmolive. “’30 Days of Laughter’ will help bring awareness and prevention to this community with a bit of healthy laughter along the way.”

Additionally, three health advocates have joined the “30 Days of Laughter” campaign to spread laughter and awareness of the potential link between diabetes and oral health:

  • Divabetic @mrdivabetic – Max “Mr. Divabetic” Szadek promotes prevention, early action and education with a “glam more, fear less” philosophy. “Be bold and sassy about your diabetes. Don’t get down, get DIVA!”
  • Diabetesaliciousness @diabetesalish – Kelly Kunik’s mission is to spread diabetes validation through humor, ownership & advocacy. “I am more than the sum of my parts — including my beautiful, busted pancreas.”
  • Sofrito for Your Soul @urbanjibaro – George “Urban Jibaro” Torres blogs about his experiences on what it means to be Latino in the U.S., including how he manages his own Type 2 diabetes.

Online and across social media channels, the diabetes community can find and share funny tips, stories and images and more by searching with and using #30DaysofLOL across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information is available at OralHealthandDiabetes.com.

About Colgate Total® Toothpaste
Colgate Total® toothpaste has a formula clinically proven to actively fight germs for 12 hours. It is the only FDA-approved and American Dental Association-accepted toothpaste2 to help prevent gingivitis. Colgate Total® toothpaste is also the number one toothpaste recommended most by dentists and hygienists. For more information about Colgate Total® toothpaste, visit www.ColgateTotal.com.

About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate-Palmolive sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate-Palmolive’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at www.Colgate.com. To learn more about Colgate’s global oral health education program, Bright Smiles, Bright FuturesTM, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com.

About mySugr
Founded in 2012 by people with diabetes, mySugr creates digital health solutions for people with diabetes. Their products are characterized by the intelligent combination of design, technology, and medical expertise focused on diabetes. Particularly well known is the mySugr Logbook app with more than 400,000 registered users worldwide. To learn more about mySugr, please visit http://mySugr.com.

1 Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/pdf/ndfs_2011.pdf

2 Colgate Total® toothpaste is approved through the New Drug Application process to help prevent gingivitis. Not approved for the prevention or treatment of serious gum disease or other diseases.

3 Results improve with continued twice daily use, as shown in 6 month clinical studies of the general population.

Turkeys and Dipping Mercury Mean Time for a Trunk Transformation!

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BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thanksgiving is just two weeks away, and along with the increased holiday travel, turkey and all the trimmings, comes the potential for colder temperatures and the need for a “trunk transformation.” Take some time to rid your trunk of “junk” and load the items you’ll need in the event of a roadside emergency.

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Over 70 percent of U.S. roads are located in regions that receive more than five inches average snowfall annually, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal Highway Administration. But don’t forget warmer climates can experience unexpected winter weather, too. In January 2014 snow and ice crippled the city of Atlanta and trapped thousands of motorists overnight on roads and highways.

No matter where you live, it’s always a good idea to be prepared for the unexpected. Unusually low temperatures can occur in any part of the country, which may result in black ice or slick roadways.

Transform your trunk by getting rid of the junk and then gathering these recommended items.  Store them in a bag, box or tub with a lid to prevent them from becoming projectiles in the event of a sudden stop, especially in vehicles with an open cargo area, like SUVs or pick-up trucks. This will also keep everything together, making your emergency supplies easy to find when you need them.

Suggested trunk transformation items:

  • Hazard triangle (with reflectors) or road flares
  • First aid kit
  • Jumper cables or small battery charger
  • Windshield scraper and brush
  • Spare tire (make sure jack and lug wrench are in vehicle)
  • Tow strap
  • Blankets and extra warm clothing
  • Cell phone and charger
  • Road salt or cat litter to help with tire traction
  • Brightly colored flag or “Help” sign
  • Flashlight (with working batteries), matches or lighter
  • Tarp for sitting or kneeling in the snow for exterior work like a tire change
  • Small tool kit or multi-tool
  • Duct tape – for temporary fixes
  • High-calorie, non-perishable food
  • Water
  • Crucial medication

If you’re ahead of the game and already travel with an emergency kit, take inventory of your items to be sure everything is still working well, such as flashlight batteries. Check whether any food or medications may have expired.

This is great information to share with new teen drivers. In a recent State Farm survey*, less than 40 percent of teen drivers reported having many of the necessary items for safe winter driving in their vehicle’s trunk or cargo area.  It is important to let them help you assemble your roadside emergency kit, discussing how items might be used, and make one for each family vehicle. Don’t forget to practice driving in winter weather with teens, helping them to gain experience and confidence.

*Contact us for more information about the full survey.

The information in this article 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.

BBC Worldwide and HITN Join Forces to Benefit Preschool-aged Hispanic Children in the United States

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MIAMI, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — BBC Worldwide Latin America/US Hispanic and the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications  Network (HITN) announced a content agreement today that will unite some of the BBC’s most acclaimed children’s content with the reach and mission of HITN, a widely distributed network that broadcasts educational content for US Hispanic audiences. The goal of the partnership is to help Hispanic preschoolers, one of the most vulnerable segments of the US population, practice Spanish and give them access to basic math and science concepts that will prepare them for starting school.

The agreement will create the first CBeebies programming block on a US television platform on HITN, featuring programming designed to stimulate learning among young children.  The new block will include such popular CBeebies titles as Dinopaws, Mi Mascota y Yo, Dime Dime, Nina y las Neuronas, Katie Morag, Sarah y Pato – the winner of the 2014 BAFTA award for best preschool animation – and Los Numtums, a program that helps young viewers learn their numbers.  The new CBeebies programming block will air Monday through Friday on HITN beginning in late 2015.

“This new agreement allows us to expand the presence of the CBeebies brand beyond our own screens and continue offering U.S. Hispanic audiences preschool content that encourages early learning and development in fun and innovative ways,” said Anna Gordon, Executive VP and Managing Director of BBC Worldwide for Latin America and the US Hispanic market.

“We are proud to partner with BBC Worldwide to bring our youngest viewers some of the best  preschool content on the market, helping new generations of Hispanic children develop basic skills that stimulate their potential and contribute to improving their future quality of life in the United States,” added Eric Turpin, HITN’s General Manager.

Available on Pay TV platforms in the US and internationally, CBeebies offers preschool programming designed to stimulate learning through play in a secure and safe environment.  Trusted by parents and teachers alike, it is the only Pay TV network whose educational capacity, programming and high-quality content are recommended and endorsed by the Mexican Pediatric Association.

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Kendall And Kylie Jenner Shop The UGG Classic Collection In NYC

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NEW YORK, November 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

WHO: 

Kendall and Kylie Jenner

WHAT:

The day after her debut at the world-renowned Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Kendall Jenner was spotted shopping with sister Kylie at the UGG® flagship location at 600 Madison Avenue, New York.

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The sisters, who are longtime UGG® fans, were both wearing styles from the NEW Classic Slim™ Collection – Kylie in the black “Bethany” chukka and Kendall in the chestnut colored “Amie” – which launched for the first time today. The new line is the next iteration of the UGG® Classic boot with a slimmer, sleeker, more fashion-forward silhouette that includes added arch support for ultimate comfort and traction for non-slip wear outside. The sisters, with coffees in hand, browsed the brand’s offerings for women, men and kids, while playfully trying on cozy hats.

Just ahead of the holiday season, the two left with plenty of bags in tow. Kendall swapped out the black beanie she arrived in for the UGG® Shearling Trapper hat. She also purchased the Alena slippers and iconic UGG® Classic boots, and younger sister Kylie purchased the festive Scuff slipper in buffalo plaid and a pair of Classic boots.

WHEN:  

Wednesday, November 11th 2015

WHERE: 

UGG® Australia Flagship Store
600 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022

UGG® CONTACT: 

Matthew Magnin
UGG®Australia
[email protected]
M: 917-842-2391

Lindsey DiCola
UGG®Australia
[email protected]
M: 516-317-3645

SOCIAL MEDIA: 

@UGGAUSTRALIA | #CLASSICSLIM

About the UGG® Classic Slim™
Unveiling just in time for the holiday season, the UGG® brand launches the next generation of the UGG® Classic boot – the Classic Slim™. With a slimmer, sleeker silhouette thanks to a 10mm twinface shaft that still delivers the same legendary warmth and comfort consumers know and love, The Classic Slim™ comes in two heel height choices – a flat and a wedge – giving customers endless styling options and more occasions to wear with her everyday fashion.

The Classic Slim™ Collection is available in two heel heights and four shaft heights, including the 12.5-inch tall Kara, the 9-inch short Amie, the 9-inch short Michelle, the 5.5-inch mini Kristin, the 5.5-inch mini Cory and the 3.75-inch lace-up Bethany. Each new style builds on the trusted warmth and comfort of the original with its luxurious suede and Twinface sheepskin construction that is pre-treated to provide protection and water repellency. 

The Classic Slim™ is available on www.uggaustralia.com and all UGG® stores nationwide.

About The UGG® Brand
Founded in 1978 in California, the UGG® brand has built a reputation on luxury and comfort by using only the finest materials in the world, employing the highest standards of craftsmanship, and delivering new and innovative styles. The UGG® brand is recognized as a premium lifestyle brand with more than $1 billion in annual sales, offering men’s, women’s and kid’s footwear as well as loungewear, outerwear, home products, cold weather accessories and handbags. The brand’s concept and outlet stores offer the ultimate brand experience with 137 locations worldwide, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Tokyo, Shanghai and Beijing. For more information, visit our website, www.uggaustralia.com. @UGGaustralia #THISISUGG

About Deckers Brands
Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company’s portfolio of brands includes UGG®, Teva®, Sanuk®, Ahnu®, and HOKA ONE ONE®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, 142 Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has a 40-year history of building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.

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Link to view UGG ® Classic Styles:
http://www.uggaustralia.com/women-boots-classic/  

March of Dimes-Funded Scientists Create New Genetic Tool for Prematurity Research

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Database To Help Identify Unknown Causes of Preterm Birth

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Nov. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A new, integrated online database of genes and other information related to pregnancy has been developed by March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center investigators to help fine-tune questions, theories, and experiments to uncover the unknown causes of preterm birth.

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The new database, called GEneSTATION, combining the words “gene” and “gestation” — is a resource designed to help researchers leverage the growing knowledge of the human genome and its function to advance their understanding of the triggers for full-term, as well as preterm labor. The goal is to develop new ways to prevent and treat preterm birth (before 37 weeks of gestation).

Preterm birth is the leading killer of babies in the United States, and babies who survive an early birth often face serious and sometimes lifelong health challenges, such as breathing problems, jaundice, developmental delays, vision loss, and cerebral palsy. Even babies born just a few weeks too soon have higher rates of death and disability than full-term babies.

“GEneSTATION is a new way to organize the information and to look at the problem of preterm birth,” said Patrick Abbot, Ph.D., associate professor of biological sciences at Vanderbilt University and co-author of the study, who is affiliated with the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center — Ohio Collaborative.

The lack of complete scientific understanding of human pregnancy and the triggers for healthy, full-term labor are an obstacle to finding effective treatments for the complications of pregnancy, including early labor, researchers say.

“Given the importance of the subject, it’s shocking that we know so little,” said Antonis Rokas, PhD, professor of biological sciences at Vanderbilt University, who also is a project leader in the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center — Ohio Collaborative.

The GEneSTATION database brings together various types of information, such as genomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics, among others, for 23 mammalian species. That data also is linked to other specialized clinical databases with information about human pregnancy-specific disorders.

In addition to the Ohio Collaborative, the March of Dimes has established four other Prematurity Research Centers nationwide: at Stanford University School of Medicine in California; University of Pennsylvania; Washington University in St. Louis; and University of Chicago–Northwestern University–Duke University.

The new online database is described in an article titled “GEneSTATION 1.0: a synthetic resource of diverse evolutionary and functional genomic data for studying the evolution of pregnancy-associated tissues and phenotypes,” published today in Nucleic Acids Research.

The March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health.  For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Additional information is also available at prematurityresearch.org. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

CONTACT: Todd P. Dezen, (914) 997-4608, [email protected]; Elizabeth Lynch, (914) 997-4286, [email protected]

Gabriel Iglesias Hosts New Weekly Show Exclusively on SiriusXM

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NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — SiriusXM announced today that Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias will host Gabriel Iglesias’ Stand-Up Revolution Radio, an exclusive weekly comedy series on SiriusXM’s Raw Dog Comedy channel.

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Gabriel Iglesias’ Stand-Up Revolution Radio features Iglesias as he introduces his favorite comedians featured in the popular Comedy Central television series, Stand-Up Revolution.  Comedians will include Nick Guerra, Carlos Oscar, Ian Bagg and more, as they perform comedy sketches.  With weekly themed shows, listeners can expect to hear a solid hour of laughs from some of today’s newest, as well as established voices in comedy.

“This is an exciting day where we can now bring the Revolution to life every week on air with SiriusXM,” said Gabriel Iglesias. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to introduce audiences to new, hilarious comedians as well as featuring some of my favorite comics.”

“Gabriel is bringing some of the freshest comics working today to our Raw Dog Comedy channel, and we are happy to be the radio home of his stand-up revolution,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer.

Iglesias is one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians who performs to sold-out audiences around the world, and has had several popular one-hour specials including Hot & Fluffy and I’m Not Fat…I’m Fluffy. He recently signed a pilot deal with ABC Television to write and star in a multi-camera series. The working title, “The Fluffy Shop,” is inspired by the comedian’s life experiences including the challenges of managing a home life during the few days he spends off the road each week. 

Gabriel Iglesias’ Stand-Up Revolution Radio will air on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm ET exclusively on SiriusXM’s Raw Dog Comedy, channel 99, and through the SiriusXM App on smartphones and other connected devices, and online at siriusxm.com. 

Raw Dog Comedy is part of a robust comedy lineup on SiriusXM including Jamie Foxx’s The Foxxhole, Jeff & Larry’s Comedy Roundup, Comedy Central Radio, Carlin’s Corner, Laugh USA, SiriusXM Comedy Greats and more.

About SiriusXM

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world’s largest radio broadcaster measured by revenue and has 29 million subscribers.  SiriusXM creates and broadcasts commercial-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk and entertainment, and a wide-range of Latin music, sports and talk programming.  SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company in the U.S. and on smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and at shop.siriusxm.com.  SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data and information services for subscribers in cars, trucks, and RVs through SiriusXM Traffic™, SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®, NavWeather™.  SiriusXM delivers critical weather, data and information services to aircraft and boats through SiriusXM Aviation, SiriusXM Marine™, Sirius Marine Weather, XMWX Aviation™, XMWX Weather, and XMWX Marine™.  In addition, SiriusXM Music for Business provides commercial-free music to a variety of businesses.  SiriusXM holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has more than 2.6 million subscribers. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services to major automakers, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.

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The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements:  our competitive position versus other radio and audio service providers; our ability to attract and retain subscribers, which is uncertain; our dependence upon the auto industry; general economic conditions; changes in consumer protection laws and their enforcement; the security of the personal information about our customers; other existing or future government laws and regulations could harm our business; failure of our satellites would significantly damage our business; the interruption or failure of our information technology and communications systems; royalties we pay for music rights, which increase over time; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation; our failure to realize benefits of acquisitions or other strategic initiatives; rapid technological and industry changes; failure of third parties to perform; failure to comply with FCC requirements; modifications to our business plans; our indebtedness; and our principal stockholder has significant influence over our management and over actions requiring stockholder approval and its interests may differ from interests of other holders of our common stock.  Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and available at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov).  The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.

Source: SiriusXM

Contact for SiriusXM:

Amy Galleazzi
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