Sensis Kicks Off the New Year with Launch of New Health Care Practice, SensisHealth

January 5, 2016

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sensis, the leader in digital cross-cultural marketing has launched SensisHealth, a specialized health care marketing practice to help providers, payers and pharmaceutical companies improve outcomes for a diverse population of patients and caregivers.

“The health care industry is quickly adapting to disruption created by technology, policy, and changing consumer behavior. Yet most are failing to adapt to rapidly changing demographics and the important role of culture in communicating and delivering health care services,” said Sensis founder and President José Villa. “We are launching SensisHealth to help providers, payers and pharmaceutical companies create cross-cultural advertising, communications and digital experiences that eliminate health disparities and get patients to act.”

Much of today’s marketing strategies, communications, websites, and apps for diverse patients are translations, ignoring cultural relevance and experience with the health care system, literacy levels and other non-clinical factors. These communication gaps with racial and ethnically diverse consumers and patients can cause or compound disparities in care, treatment adherence and compliance, hospital readmissions, infectious disease rates, disease management, insurance enrollment and overall patient experience strategies.

“Our cross-cultural approach and strategy lets the needs of each target population inform the messaging to all,” said Vice President Beatriz Mallory, who leads the new SensisHealth practice. “We start by taking ethnic insights to develop marketing that effectively ‘crosses over’ among ethnic audiences; thereby avoiding ‘after the fact’ adjustments to ‘general market’ work to address cultural nuances. Ultimately, we are part of the process for supporting patient safety, quality care along the care continuum, and impacting population health.”

Mallory’s recent experience includes Interim Vice President Of Marketing for Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in Los Angeles, Director of Multicultural Strategy for Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, and ownership of ad agencies HispanAmérica and HispanAmérica Health.

Mallory is Hispanic and African-American in heritage, multilingual and global in her cultural experience. She is an activist in bringing health and wellness to diverse communities. She is dedicated to “getting to zero” health disparities throughout the health care system and supporting the best possible outcomes for all patients.

About SensisHealth
SensisHealth creates culturally competent, relevant and successful advertising and digital strategies to activate multicultural consumers and patients, helping eliminate health disparities and improving outcomes. SensisHealth supports providers, payers and pharmaceutical companies by creating advertising, communications, and digital experiences that are culturally relevant and comprehensible to all patients; increasing our clients’ business opportunity; and measurable delivering on our vision of a health care system devoid of disparities. For more information, visit SensisHealth.com.

Contact:
Felischa Marye
Sensis
(213) 341-0171 x750 (office)
[email protected]

Smithsonian Announces “Latinos and Baseball” Collecting Initiative

January 5, 2016

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is launching a multiyear collecting initiative, “Latinos and Baseball: In the Barrios and the Big Leagues,” to identify artifacts that reflect the social and cultural influence of the game on Latino communities. Three 2016 events in California and New York will reach out to local communities about preserving baseball history.

California State University, San Bernardino’s John M. Pfau Library, home of the Latino Baseball History Project, will host the first community collecting event for “Latinos and Baseball” Feb. 19–20, 2016. LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in downtown Los Angeles will host the second event on July 17, and the third will be held in September at La Casita Cultural Center at Syracuse University in New York. California State University, Los Angeles and other partners will follow with events later in the year and in 2017. The events are designed to generate interest in the initiative, build on community relationships, record oral histories and identify objects for possible acquisition by local historical associations as well as for the Smithsonian collections.

The museum is seeking to document stories from across the U.S. and Puerto Rico and plans to collect a number of objects that could include baseball equipment, stadium signs and game memorabilia, such as handmade or mass-produced jerseys and tickets as well as food vendor signs, home movies and period photographs. Curators will select objects based on the stories they represent as well as insight into personal, community and national narratives involving the national pastime.

“Baseball has played a major role in everyday American life since the 1800s, providing a means of celebrating both national and ethnic identities and building communities,” said John Gray, director of the museum. “Through the lens of baseball, the Smithsonian seeks to illuminate the rich history and culture of Latinos and their impact on American culture and society.”

The San Bernardino event will be held at the Cal State San Bernardino campus, home of the Latino Baseball History Project. More information about the February events is available at: http://bit.ly/LatinoBaseballSanBernardino.

July’s collecting event in Los Angeles will be part of a baseball-themed family day sponsored by LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes highlighting its exhibition, “Peloteros in Paradise: A Los Angeles Béisbol Story.” Updates are available at: http://lapca.org.

In Syracuse, La Casita’s September event will be hosted in conjunction with its annual exhibition program, “Balcón Criollo,” This community-centered exhibit opens to the public in September each year to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month and explore the Latino American experience in Central New York. Updates on the event are available at: http://lacasita.syr.edu/

The museum is currently working with 10 partner organizations as well as the Smithsonian Latino Center and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture to carry out the “Latinos and Baseball” initiative: California State University, San Bernardino; California State University, Channel Island; California State University, Los Angeles; The Institute of Texan Cultures at the University of Texas, San Antonio; the Kansas City Museum; LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Los Angeles; Los Magnificos Film in New York; La Casita Cultural Center at Syracuse University; the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; and the “Sugar Beet Fields to Field of Dreams, 1920s–1960s, Mexican/Spanish Contributions to America’s Favorite Pastime” traveling exhibition based in Colorado and Wyoming.

Also participating in the initiative is the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), which will incorporate future collections into a traveling exhibition centered on Latinos and baseball in development for 2020.

The initiative is designed to build on a growing body of original research, oral histories and collections by and with Smithsonian partners to document the impact Latino communities have had on American history and culture through the sport. The museum also is gathering stories from the public about the role baseball has played in their lives and communities. Through the website, http://americanhistory.si.edu/latinos-and-baseball, individuals can record and share memories of playing or watching baseball and discuss how the sport brought together diverse members of their towns, neighborhoods, schools and places of worship.

Through incomparable collections, rigorous research and dynamic public outreach, the National Museum of American History explores the infinite richness and complexity of American history. The museum helps people understand the past in order to make sense of the present and shape a more humane future. For more information, visit http://americanhistory.si.edu. The museum is located on Constitution Avenue, between 12th and 14th streets N.W., and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (closed Dec. 25). Admission is free. For Smithsonian information, the public may call (202) 633-1000.

Futbol Or Football? Sports Fans Come Together Over Avocado For Big Game’s Golden Year

January 5, 2016

Mini Carnitas Sliders with Golden Avocado Salsa

MISSION VIEJO, California, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Though “futbol” and “football” sound similar, Hispanics can point out endless differences between the games but agree that fresh avocados are a must-have for the party menu line-up. In fact, the Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is projecting that more than a record 270 million fresh avocados will be eaten during Big Game Week, enough avocados to fill a football field end zone to end zone over 53 feet high, 8 feet over the goal posts! Traditionally avocado’s strongest showing of the year, Big Game Week celebrations underscore how avocados are a tasty, unifying food that futbol and football fans alike can agree upon.

“Ask any futbol or football fan what is the better sport and the answer is always different. However, one thing not to get lost in translation is the love for avocados and guacamole,” said Emiliano Escobedo, Executive Director, Hass Avocado Board. “Fresh Avocados are a delicious common ground for sports fans across cultures and they contain naturally good fats and are cholesterol-free.”

In celebration of how eating avocados can unite people, football fans are invited to help establish a new world record for the largest online photo gallery of guacamole dipping and other avocado bites. Avocado-lovers are challenged to submit photos on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Google+, Vine or Flickr using #GuacGoal from January 22-February 7. In addition to the thrill of being part of this history-making attempt, participants will be entered for a chance to win a grand prize of $500, two runner-up prizes of $250, and one of seven footballs signed by football legend Joe Montana. To see how fellow avocado lovers enjoy the fruit during the Big Game festivities, visit the online photo gallery at www.SaboreaUnoHoy.com/guacgoal.

As Hispanics are now a significant part of America’s football fan base with a record-making 1.5 million tuning in for football games last year, HAB unveils a new Mini Carnitas Sliders recipe just in time for the Big Game. The savory shredded pork finger sandwich is easy to make and topped with a golden avocado-mango salsa in celebration of the Big Game’s golden anniversary. Adding fresh avocado to the menu offers nutritious benefits and is a great substitute for snack foods loaded with bad fats. For more information on avocados and recipes in Spanish, including how to make the Mini Carnitas Sliders with Golden Avocado Salsa, visit www.SaboreaUnoHoy.com/goldenavosalsa.

About the Hass Avocado Board

The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) is an agriculture promotion group established in 2002 to promote the consumption of Hass Avocados in the United States. A 12-member board representing domestic producers and importers of Hass Avocados directs HAB’s promotion, research and information programs under supervision of the United States Department of Agriculture. Funding for HAB comes from Hass avocado producers and importers in the United States. To learn more about avocado nutrition visit www.SaboreaUnoHoy.com

Contact: Vickie Fite for the Hass Avocado Board
[email protected]
(310) 613-0937

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StarKist® and Professional Golfer Michelle Wie Partner to Promote StarKist Creations™ Single-Serve Pouch Products

January 5, 2016

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — StarKist Co., a food company that focuses on healthy, shelf-stable seafood products in the United States, announced today that professional golfer, Michelle Wie, is the brand’s newest spokesperson. Michelle Wie, alongside StarKist’s iconic mascot Charlie® the Tuna, will represent the StarKist Tuna Creations®, Salmon Creations® and Kid’s Creations® single-serve pouches, available in variety of delicious flavors.

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“With my gluten-free lifestyle, it is hard to find smart and convenient snacks that keep me full and satisfied while I am training and on tour,” said Michelle Wie. “That’s why I love StarKist Tuna and Salmon Creations – they fit into my busy lifestyle on the road or on the golf course. These single-serve pouches fuel me up with lean protein and Omega-3s and are delicious staples I always have with me, whether at the gym, traveling to tournaments or for a snack in my down time. Just open the pouch and enjoy… no draining required.”

As the brand spokesperson for StarKist, Wie will represent StarKist Creations products, including Tuna Creations flavors: Lemon Pepper, Sweet & Spicy, Hot Buffalo Style, Ranch, Hickory Smoked and in addition to the brand’s newest lines: Salmon Creations in Lemon Dill and Mango Chipotle flavors, and Kid’s Creations tuna pouches in two kid-approved varieties, Bacon Ranch and Honey BBQ.

“As a professional athlete and champion on and off the golf course, Michelle lives a healthy and active lifestyle between training, tournaments and appearances,” said Andy Mecs, Director of Marketing, StarKist Co. “Since she is constantly on the go, Michelle has been a loyal fan of our single-serve, flavored pouches to enjoy the taste and benefits of seafood anyplace at any time, making this partnership a natural fit.”

According to Mecs, Wie will appear in the brand’s multimedia campaigns spanning across various print and digital titles, including Eating Well and Better Homes & Gardens, as well as StarKist social platforms. She will also be using her expertise to develop recipes and tips on behalf of the brand that fit with her active lifestyle, which consumers will see in the coming year.

Eat More Seafood:
The benefits of a diet rich in seafood are impressive. Research has also shown that people who eat at least two servings of seafood a week have lower rates of heart disease than those who eat less. In fact the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends eating at least 8 oz. of a variety of fish each week – such as light meat tuna, salmon or shellfish.

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Visit www.StarKist.com to learn more about single serve StarKist® Tuna Creations, Salmon Creations and Kid’s Creations products, be sure to become a StarKist fan at www.Facebook.com/StarKist, and follow us on Twitter @StarKistCharlie and Pinterest www.Pinterest.com/StarKist.

About Michelle Wie
Michelle Wie, 26, is an American professional golfer on the LPGA Tour. Since an early age, she has commanded international attention for her prodigious golfing ability and charisma, becoming one of the most influential athletes in women’s sports. Wie grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii and attended Punahou High School. As a teenager, she set numerous age-related records in women’s golf including youngest qualifier and winner at the USGA Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship and youngest golfer ever to make the cut at an LPGA tour event and major championship. A four-time winner on the LPGA tour, Wie captured her first major championship at the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open with a two-shot victory. She is a three-time member of the U.S. Solheim Cup Team and winner of the LPGA’s 2014 Rolex Annika Major Award. While playing fulltime on the LPGA Tour, Wie attended Stanford University, ultimately graduating in March 2012 with a degree in Communications. She lives in Jupiter, Florida, and enjoys painting, sketching, cooking and spending time with her dog, Lola, when she is not practicing or playing golf.

About StarKist
StarKist Co. is a food company that is focused on healthy, shelf-stable seafood products in the United States. An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce StarKist single-serve pouch products, which include Tuna Creations®, Salmon Creations®, Kid’s Creations™ and Gourmet Selects®. As America’s favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability. StarKist’s charismatic brand icon, Charlie® the Tuna, swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a subsidiary of the Dongwon Group.

Media Contact:
Michelle Faist
412-323-7457
[email protected]

Actress, Model And TV Personality Dariany Santana Joins National Association Of Minority Automobile Dealers And IHS To Host The Annual 2016 Diversity Volume Leadership Awards

January 5, 2016

National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers and IHS will present the first Diversity Volume Leadership Awards ahead of the North American International Auto Show

DETROIT, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) and IHS Automotive, part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS) and a leading source of critical information and insight to the global automotive industry, will be joined by actress, model and TV personality Dariany Santana to kick off the first 2016 Diversity Volume Leadership Awards (DVL Awards) preceding the North American International Auto Show.

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Dariany Santana will leverage her talent and TV correspondent experience to serve as a celebrity host for the Diversity Volume Leadership Awards. As the host, Santana will honor and give recognition to nominees that are driving sales with multicultural consumers. In addition to having over 10 years of on-camera and hosting experience, Santana also runs her own blog and co-runs a Cuban café. She is an influencer, a leader and entrepreneur. She also has a passion for providing relevant content for multicultural audiences.

The Diversity Volume Leadership Awards will precede the North American International Auto Show on Sunday, January 10, 2016. The invitation-only awards program, reception and dinner will take place from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Room 410-A at Cobo Center in Detroit.

One of the premier industry events, the DVL Awards will annually celebrate segment leaders. It is the only event of its kind focused on multicultural automotive buyers.

Of the top industry honors presented to automotive manufacturers, nominees for the DVL Awards have demonstrated the highest new vehicle registrations with ethnic, women and millennial consumers. New vehicle registration data from IHS Automotive has been used to determine the nominees based on 2015 model year actual U.S. personal new vehicle registration volumes (October 2014 through September 2015). This year’s awards are based on an analysis of more than 13 million personal new vehicle registrations.

The Diversity Volume Leadership Awards would not be possible without the generous sponsorship from the following organizations:

CORPORATE SPONSORS	EVENT SPONSORS	MEDIA SPONSORS
Cox Automotive	American Honda	Black Enterprise
Ford Motor Company	BMW/ Mini of North America	Latino Magazine
General Motors	Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Nissan of North America	Hyundai Motor Company
Shinola Detroit	Kia Motors America
Toyota Motor Sales Volkswagen Group of America	Mercedes-Benz, LLC

Connect with DVL Awards:
Hashtag: #DVLawards and #DVLawards2016
Website: www.namad.org and www.ihs.com/automotive
Twitter: twitter.com/NAMAD_USA
Facebook: facebook.com/NAMAD_USA-468806139894019
Eventbrite: eventbrite.com/e/automotive-diversity-volume-leadership-awards-tickets 19899329430

About The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers
The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers’ (NAMAD) objective is to pursue the meaningful presence and participation of minority businesses and diverse employees across all aspects of the automotive economic sector, including:

Increasing the number of minority-owned dealerships in communities across America.
Advocating workplace and supplier diversity in the automotive manufacturing environment.
Supporting minority engagement in the automotive retail sales and service sectors.

We are committed to developing strategic relationships and advocating for the advancement of business policies and practices that ensure diversity and economic parity remain a priority in all aspects of the American automotive industry.

NAMAD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area. For information on National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers visit: www.namad.org

About IHS Automotive (www.ihs.com/automotive)
IHS Automotive, part of IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), offers clients the most comprehensive content and deepest expertise and insight on the automotive industry available anywhere in the world today. With the 2013 addition of Polk, IHS Automotive now provides expertise and predictive insight across the entire automotive value chain from product inception—across design and production—to the sales and marketing efforts used to maximize potential in the marketplace. No other source provides a more complete picture of the global automotive industry. IHS is the leading source of information, insight and analytics in critical areas that shape today’s business landscape. IHS has been in business since 1959 and became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005. Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, USA, IHS is committed to sustainable, profitable growth and employs approximately 8,600 people in 32 countries around the world.

Beechwood To Acquire Old Mutual Bermuda

January 4, 2016

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Jan. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Beechwood Bermuda, Ltd. (“Beechwood”) today announced the completion of its acquisition of Old Mutual (Bermuda), Ltd. (“OMB”), a Bermuda based provider of insurance and investment products with over $1 billion in assets, which closed for new business in 2009. Beechwood, one of the largest providers of international investment plans, now has over $2 billion in total assets and is featured on the platforms of over 100 banks and brokerage firms around the world.

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The transaction, which closed on December 31, 2015, provides for the continuation of service support by Old Mutual for the OMB products over the next three years, supplemented by additional support from Beechwood’s growing wealth management business. As part of the arrangement, Old Mutual will reinsure certain policy guarantees until they mature in 2017 and 2018. Given the continuity of resources, no disruption to client service is anticipated.

“This transaction offers a unique opportunity to strengthen our position as a global leader and demonstrates our dedication to providing innovative financial solutions for international investors,” said Mark Feuer, Chief Executive Officer of Beechwood. “Our scale and resources will allow us to continue to meet and further develop client demand for our products for years to come.”

Over the next several weeks, Beechwood will be contacting OMB’s distribution partners to discuss the transition and introduce Beechwood’s Accumulator Plus and Escalator Plus investment plans, which offer attractive rates and unique investment features such as principal protection guarantees. David Lessing, Executive Vice President of Products and Services at Beechwood, noted, “The growing client demand for the Beechwood products reinforces our decision to make a significant commitment to this business in support of our distribution partners and their financial advisors.”

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Certain regulatory approvals for the transfer of future policy administration arrangements are expected by the end of Q1 2016.

About Beechwood Bermuda Ltd. and Beechwood Re, Ltd.
The Beechwood family of companies includes Beechwood Bermuda Ltd., a licensed long-term insurer located in Hamilton, Bermuda and regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) — and Beechwood Re, a reinsurer domiciled in Grand Cayman and regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). The companies were formed to provide solutions that address significant demand from: (1) non-U.S. high net worth investors seeking innovative, guaranteed investment products; and (2) U.S. and international insurers in need of attractive capacity in the life insurance and annuity reinsurance market.

More information is available by contacting Julianne Classey, Head of Media Relations at [email protected] or (646) 356-1629.

One-stop venue for all your aesthetic needs, SkinBodyLaser is your medical spa in Miami

January 4, 2016

MIAMI, Jan. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Located in the heart of Brickell Key, SkinBodyLaser Medspa is a one-stop venue for all your skin and body needs. Our commitment is to achieve a youthful healthy skin – all with outstanding services, attention to detail, expertise and precision.

A session at SkinBodyLaser is sure to enhance and rejuvenate your skin and body using the most advance FDA approved technologies and trained license professionals.

SkinBodyLaser offers a wide variety of services, from preventing signs of aging, laser hair removal, body shaping, contouring and cellulite treatments as well as exquisite aroma massages. All of our treatments are focused in a non-invasive approach and the medical Spa has a doctor on site that assists patients/clients with those special needs.

Our medical director specialized in cosmetic facial rejuvenation and our highly trained licensed professionals provide the latest procedures in skin and body aesthetic and anti-aging procedures.

As every patient is unique, the experts at SkinBodyLaser focuses on tailoring an aesthetic skin or body treatment plan according to your needs. From non-invasive skin tightening & rejuvenation to injectable, laser and peelings SkinBodyLaser Medspa is the most innovative stop for all your beauty needs.

Contact:
SkinBodyLaser Medspa
681 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL 33131
(786) 309 0000
[email protected]

Presenting Henry’s Hard Soda: Familiar Flavors For Spontaneous Moments

January 4, 2016

CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, MillerCoors proudly unveils Henry’s Hard Soda, a new line of deliciously refreshing hard sodas made with real cane sugar. Crafted for beer and non-beer drinkers alike with 4.2 percent alcohol by volume, Henry’s puts a playful spin on familiar flavors with Henry’s Hard Ginger Ale and Henry’s Hard Orange Soda.

Henry’s Hard Soda offers a smooth, moderate body, mild effervescence and a satisfying finish with refreshing, distinctive twists that vary by flavor:

Henry’s Hard Ginger Ale: a delightful balance of fresh ginger flavor and herbal notes delivers a moderate ginger aroma and slightly spicy and fruity undertones.
Henry’s Hard Orange Soda: a unique blend of natural Valencia orange flavor provides just the right amount of sweetness and a pleasant pop of tangy citrus flavor.

The new hard sodas are inspired by the spirit of Henry Weinhard, a brewer known in the Pacific Northwest for making flavorful beers and great soda for over a century. When Portland unveiled a new public fountain in 1887, Henry offered to pump beer through the fountain for everyone to enjoy. Today, Henry’s fun-loving personality lives on in this refreshing hard soda.

“One of the main reasons why I love this product is because life is busy with work, kids and bills, but there’s always time to sneak in a little fun with friends,” said Bryan Ferschinger, MillerCoors senior director of innovations. “Beer is great, but now we also have Henry’s Hard Soda – an option that gives a little more flavor and excitement.”

MillerCoors will support Henry’s Hard Soda with a national marketing campaign, kicking off at the end of the month with advertising on primetime networks and high-profile cable partners such as ABC, FOX, TBS, Food Network, and Bravo. A custom digital presence in top pop culture sites, traditional print media support, dual-language public relations programming and influencer initiatives complement the rollout.

Henry’s Hard Soda is available nationwide at most grocery and convenience stores in 6-pack 12-ounce bottles and 16-ounce single cans. For specific retail locations, visit the product locator launching later this week at HenrysHardSoda.com.

About MillerCoors
Through its diverse collection of storied breweries, MillerCoors brings American beer drinkers an unmatched selection of the highest quality beers steeped in centuries of brewing heritage. Miller Brewing Company and Coors Brewing Company offer domestic favorites such as Coors Light, Miller Lite, Miller High Life and Coors Banquet. Tenth and Blake Beer Company, our craft and import division, offers beers such as Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy from sixth-generation Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company and Blue Moon Belgian White from modern craft pioneer Blue Moon Brewing Company, which celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year. Tenth and Blake also operates Crispin Cider Company, an artisanal maker of pear and apple ciders using fresh-pressed American juice, and imports world-renowned beers such as Italy’s Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the Czech Republic’s Pilsner Urquell and the Netherlands’ Grolsch. MillerCoors also offers pioneering new brands such as the Redd’s Apple and Redd’s Wicked Apple franchises and Smith & Forge Hard Cider. MillerCoors seeks to become America’s best beer company through an uncompromising promise of quality, a keen focus on innovation and a deep commitment to sustainability. MillerCoors is a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company. Learn more at MillerCoors.com, at facebook.com/MillerCoors or on Twitter through @MillerCoors.

Governor Brown Appoints Two New Cal/OSHA Deputy Chiefs

December 30, 2015

OAKLAND, California, Dec. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is pleased to announce Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr.’s appointment of Debra Lee and Eric Berg as the newest Cal/OSHA Deputy Chiefs. The appointments build on Lee and Berg’s combined 39 years of experience working with Cal/OSHA to strengthen workplace health and safety.

“Governor Brown appointed two of the most experienced and informed Cal/OSHA employees to help guide the division into the future,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. Cal/OSHA, officially known as the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, is a division of DIR.

As Deputy Chief of Safety with Cal/OSHA’s Enforcement Branch, Debra Lee will oversee investigations and inspections of California’s worksites. Her duties will include managing Cal/OSHA’s regular enforcement offices statewide, as well as the specialized Mining and Tunneling, High Hazard and Labor Enforcement Task Force units.

As Deputy Chief of Health, Eric Berg will manage Cal/OSHA’s research and standards activities, including the development of health and safety regulations. He will also oversee Cal/OSHA’s Medical and Toxicology, Asbestos and Carcinogen and Crane units.

The new appointees will serve under the general direction of Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “I have worked closely with both Debra Lee and Eric Berg, and have complete confidence in their ability to carry out our critical responsibilities in enforcement, research and standards,” said Chief Sum.

Debra Lee originally joined Cal/OSHA as an industrial hygienist with the High Hazard Unit in 1994. She was promoted several times, most recently to Acting Deputy Chief of Field Enforcement in April 2015. Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in health science from Cal State University Northridge and knew at an early age that she wanted a career protecting working people. She is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote, “All labor has dignity.”

Eric Berg also started his career with Cal/OSHA as an industrial hygienist in 1997. He has served as a safety engineer in multiple units, and was promoted to Acting Deputy Chief of Research and Standards in April 2015. Berg holds a master’s degree in environmental health engineering from University of California, Berkeley, and a bachelor’s in civil engineering from Cal State University Chico. He is also fluent in the Spanish language.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Peter Melton at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

MoneyGram Waives Fees for Donations to American Red Cross for Tornado and Storm Relief in Texas and Other States

December 29, 2015

DALLAS, Dec. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ:MGI), announced today that it is waiving transaction fees until January 31, 2016, for customers who make donations to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for tornado and storm victims in Texas and other states impacted by recent destructive weather.

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The American Red Cross is currently on the ground in affected areas setting up shelters and providing immediate relief through supplies, technical assistance and other support to those in need.

Donations can be made at www.MoneyGram.com or any of MoneyGram’s ExpressPayment® agent locations in the U.S. All donations should be submitted to the American Red Cross under receive code 2540 to waive the transaction fee. Any dollar amount will be accepted up to a maximum of $249.99 per transaction.

MoneyGram is also supporting Americares disaster relief efforts. The charity group is currently providing its agency partners in Texas with family clean up kits, vaccines and medicine.

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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.

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