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Mary Kay Inc. To Construct New Global Manufacturing And R&D Operations In North Texas
DALLAS, Oct. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Mary Kay Inc., a top beauty brand in more than 35 markets around the world, will construct a new facility to house the company’s global manufacturing and research and development (R&D) operations in Dallas/Fort Worth. The announcement follows a multi-month research and analysis project conducted in partnership with CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm.
The beauty company’s current global manufacturing facility opened on Regal Row in Dallas in 1969. Today, the 420,000 square feet facility produces up to 1.1 million units of in demand made-in-America products per day, of which 57 percent are exported to Mary Kay Inc.’s international markets.
“After several years of double-digit growth, our investment in a new manufacturing and R&D facility comes at a critical time and allows Mary Kay to continue production on the highest quality skin care and color cosmetics for our more than 3.5 million independent sales force members worldwide,” said David Holl, President and Chief Executive Officer for Mary Kay Inc. “Presently, approximately 75 percent of our business is overseas yet more than 50 percent of Mary Kay® products produced at the Dallas manufacturing facility are exported to our international markets.”
Mary Kay Inc. invests millions of dollars in research and development and conducts more than 500,000 tests each year to ensure Mary Kay® products meet the highest standards of quality, safety and performance. The company employs approximately 600 manufacturing and R&D employees in Dallas.
“For more than 50 years, we have been committed to ensuring that Mary Kay® products consistently meet or exceed consumer expectations,” said Holl. “A new facility for our global manufacturing and R&D operations will enable us to continue to provide best-in-the-industry products to our Mary Kay brand lovers worldwide.”
Mary Kay Inc. is expected to make a decision on the construction site by the end of 2015 as locations throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex are being evaluated for the new facility.
About Mary Kay
Irresistible products. Positive community impact. Rewarding opportunity. For more than 50 years, Mary Kay has offered it all. With 3.5 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and $4 billion in global annual sales, Mary Kay is a top social commerce beauty brand in more than 35 markets around the world. Discover what there is to love about Mary Kay by connecting with a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant at marykay.com.
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Discovery en Espanol Premieres Season Two of MEXICANICOS With Special Guest Lupillo Rivera
MIAMI, Oct. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MEXICANICOS, returns to Discovery en Espanol with new restorations and exclusive creations by the talented mechanic Martin Vaca. MEXICANICOS (#mexicanicos) will air on Discovery en Espanol Mondays at 10PM E/7PM P starting November 9 as part of the ‘Lunes de motores’ programming block, and on the Discovery Channel in Mexico starting November 10.
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Whether it’s repairing, transforming or building a brand new limousine, hearse or hot rod in his Guadalajara workshop, no project is too big for this authority on motor vehicles and his team. “Cars are my life and I’m always trying to outdo my previous creations,” Martin Vaca acknowledges. “Some people think I’m crazy when I get ideas like building a car with a pool inside or converting a Boeing 727 into a limousine, but that’s what makes us unique. If it has wheels and an engine, we’ll take on the challenge.”
Season Two of MEXICANICOS features a number of special guests, including regional Mexican music legend Lupillo Rivera. A classic car aficionado, Rivera travels from California to ask Martin to restore a 1954 GMC pickup truck he covets for his extensive and sophisticated collection. In another episode, charismatic Chivas de Guadalajara soccer player Angel Reyna visits the workshop with a project as eccentric as he is: personalizing his pickup to look like a luxury car. Both challenges will put Martin’s skills and creativity to the test.
Two new team members also join the show this season: Martin’s daughter, Isabel, charged with coming up with a new, more modern image and business model for ‘Vaca Limousines,’ one of Mexico’s largest conversion workshops for customized hearses and limousines; and a new designer, David Hernandez. They lead a team of 60 employees who work on 30 vehicles at a time each day, turning out some of the automotive world’s most innovative creations.
Fans of the series and car lovers can find exclusive material, unedited footage, surprising facts and interviews with the show’s cast of characters on the MEXICANICOS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mexicanicos.
About Discovery en Espanol
Discovery en Espanol connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Communications, Discovery en Espanol is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. For more information, please follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.
CRC Industries and Joe’s Minibike Reunion Combine Efforts to Custom-build a TACO Minibike
WARMINSTER, Pennsylvania, Oct. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — CRC Industries, Inc. has teamed up with certified minibike fanatic, Joe Sebergandio, creator of the Joe’s Minibike Reunion event, to build a custom TACO Frijole minibike powered by a vintage 3.5 hp Clinton engine. Designed by Sebergandio and built by his “A Team” including famed custom car and bike builder Bernt Karlsson and minibike legend Evil Ed, the bike will be unveiled at the CRC booth at the 2015 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show in Las Vegas.
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With CRC color-matching custom Axalta red paint, modified engine work and incorporating actual CRC product on the bike, “this custom CRC minibike will take you back to the late 60s and surely put a smile on your face when you see it!” said Joe Sebergandio.
“As kids, we all either had or wished for a minibike. I am excited and proud to have the chance to work with the team at CRC to re-create that childhood fantasy and re-kindle that fun time in our lives!” he said.
The custom-built TACO will be on display at the CRC Industries booth in the North Hall of the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Over the next year, it will be shown at various events attended by CRC and, ultimately, be given away to a lucky winner in 2016.
“CRC is proud of the opportunity to partner with Joe Sebergandio’s highly skilled team to custom-build the CRC TACO Frijole mini,” said Louis Fresta, vice president of sales and marketing, CRC Automotive Division.
“We’ve seen photos of individual parts, but it will be at SEMA that CRC associates as well as show attendees will see the completed minibike for the very first time. Naturally, we’re very excited to see the finished product that is the result of Joe’s vision and the collaboration of some truly talented people,” Fresta said.
For more information on CRC Industries and this promotion, visit www.crcindustries.com and www.joesminibikereunion.com
CRC trademarked brands include: CRC®, SmartWasher®, K&W®, Sta-Lube®, and Marykate®.
About CRC
Established in 1971, CRC Industries, Inc. manufactures specialty chemicals for automotive technicians and do-it-yourselfers (DIYers). Its product offerings cover major service categories such as brakes, electrical system, fuel system, engine cooling systems, transmission and drive train and power steering system. CRC also supplies general purpose lubricants, penetrants, cleaners and degreasers, corrosion protectants, tools and shop supplies, and appearance products. CRC Industries, Inc. is headquartered in Warminster, PA. www.crcindustries.com.
About Joe’s Minibike Reunion
Started in 2012 in La Crescenta, CA by Joe Sebergandio, a certified minibike fanatic, Joe’s Minibike Reunion is an annual event that brings together minibike enthusiasts and spectators from the area and beyond. Attendees range from young children to older adults and enjoy motorsports of all kinds. Many have owned minibikes since their childhood days. Others are encouraged to become involved and enjoy time outdoors with friends participating in an activity that would balance their use of computer games. The 2015 Reunion held in La Crescenta, CA, attracted over 150 minibike entrees and more than 1,000 spectators. Visit www.joesminibikereunion.com or their Facebook page Joe’s Minibike Reunion.
R&B Foods Introduces RAGU® Spicy Italian Style Sauce
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Oct. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As the crisp fall air makes its debut, a heat wave is coming to dinner tables across the country. Today, R&B Foods announced the launch of RAGU® Spicy Italian Style Sauce as demands rise for bolder, more adventurous flavor experiences1. Spicy foods are preferred more than ever, and this bold new flavorful number is the perfect addition to heat up dinner that the whole family will enjoy.
“Our customers enjoy a wide variety of unique flavors and are always seeking opportunities to spice up mealtime for their families,” said Colleen Nash, senior brand manager, R&B Foods. “We pride ourselves in making mealtime quick, easy and, above all, really tasty. So we’re excited to announce this spicy new addition to an already delicious lineup of RAGU sauces.”
RAGU Spicy Italian Style Sauce appeals to palates that prefer a touch of heat. It provides a robust blend of 100 percent California-grown tomatoes, red bell peppers and ground red pepper flakes that are guaranteed to add the right amount of flavor and spicy kick to any dish. A recent study by Kalsec2 found that 80 percent of consumers enjoy spicy food and that 73 percent prefer dinner to include hot or spicy foods. RAGU Spicy Italian Style Sauce provides consumers a fun way to heat up mealtime — making it perfect for family-friendly meals like Spicy Braised Chicken and Penne or Spicy Veggie Quesadillas.
“RAGU Spicy Italian Style Sauce has no artificial flavors, no artificial colors and no high-fructose corn syrup,” said Nash. “We’re always proud to provide our customers with delicious, wholesome sauces as well as create new takes on a beloved sauce brand that has been ‘simmered in tradition’ for nearly 80 years.”
RAGU Spicy Italian Style Sauce is available at select grocery stores nationwide at a suggested retail price of $2.09-$2.49. For delicious recipe ideas using RAGU Spicy Italian Style Sauce, visit www.RAGU.com.
About The RAGU® Brand
The RAGU® brand was founded in 1937 by Assunta Cantisano and was originally sold from her front porch in Rochester, New York. Assunta carried her family’s recipe from Italy when she immigrated to New York in 1914 and has now been enjoyed by American families for nearly 80 years. With a wide selection of sauce varieties ranging from the beloved Old-World Style to Meat Creations and Organic, RAGU sauce is always simmered in tradition. Today, RAGU sauce is the go-to pasta sauce for families coming together to share a quick and delicious meal. For the very latest news, recipes and more from the RAGU brand, please check out the brand at www.RAGU.com. You can also follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
About R&B Foods, Inc.
R&B Foods, Inc., is the largest maker of pasta sauces in the United States. Founded in 2014 with the acquisition of the RAGU® and Bertolli® pasta sauce brands, R&B Foods is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned company with a 200+ year heritage of creating foods that make life delicious. The RAGU brand was created in 1937 and became available nationally in 1970. Bertolli sauces, part of the Bertolli brand line-up that originated in Tuscany in 1865, were launched in the United States in 2001 and fast became a popular choice for consumers in the premium pasta sauce market.
1 “Spicy Foods Trending Among Seekers of Bold, New Flavors”, FoodDive.com, September 9, 2015
2 Hot and Spicy Trends”, Kalsec Study, January 2015
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Latinas Think Big® Launches First Entrepreneurial Communities for Latinas to Boost Innovative Ideas, Careers and Businesses
NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Latinas Think Big®, a global society of progressive Latinas, and a social innovation platform created to catalyze the careers and ventures of Latinas, is announcing the launch of the first startup communities designed for Latinas.
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Through vibrant entrepreneurial gatherings and supportive ecosystems across the country and globally, Latinas Think Big is helping entrepreneurial and professional Latinas launch and scale their startups and careers. These gatherings are complemented by the Latinas Think Big online platform, which offers access to a virtual accelerator and an interactive member directory.
“Today, more than ever, an entrepreneurial mindset is critical to achieve professional and business success,” said Angelica Perez-Litwin, PhD – Founder and CEO of Latinas Think Big.
These bimonthly gatherings feature dynamic conversations with successful entrepreneurs and professionals. Presentations by local entrepreneurs receive feedback from peers, advisors, mentors and investors. Networking time is a vital part of these events.
The Latinas Think Big community in San Francisco launched October 6, 2015, at Twitter. The New York City community launches November 13th, 2015 at New York Institute of Technology. Five new communities led by local entrepreneurs and professionals will launch in 2016, including Los Angeles and Puerto Rico.
The Latinas Think Big communities welcome all women and men, and focus on both entrepreneurs and career professionals. Many professional Latinas are aspiring entrepreneurs and are creating businesses on the side. This inclusive community will be of benefit to them, as well as entrepreneurs who need the support of other professionals.
Latina-owned companies rose 87 percent from 2007 and 2012, compared to 28%, the overall number for women-owned businesses, according to the Census Bureau. However, the average revenue of Latina-owned companies is $68,806, compared to $188,124 for non-minority women (American Express OPEN, 2014). The Latinas Think Big communities address this significant gap through education, engagement, mentorship, and access to influential networks and resources.
About Latinas Think Big®
Latinas Think Big®, a global society of progressive Latinas, and a social innovation platform that helps women launch and scale successful careers and businesses. Latinas Think Big is supported by Google, the Founding Sponsor, and other sponsors, including Twitter, Nielsen, Kapor Center for Social Impact, Squarespace, New York Institute of Technology, New York Life Insurance, Access Latina and BodenPR. For more information, go to https://www.latinasthinkbig.com.
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Cricket Launches Data Roaming In Mexico and Canada Plus New ALCATEL ONETOUCH® IDOL™ 3 4G LTE Smartphone
ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cricket has expanded its international offerings and phone portfolio once again. Now, customers on Cricket Smart ($50/mo) and Pro ($60/mo) plans can use their rate plan data in Mexico and Canada at no extra charge. This new data roaming feature complements Cricket’s existing “roundtrip” feature which gives customers unlimited calling, texting, and messaging in between Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. Primary usage must still be in the U.S.
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Plus Cricket will be adding the IDOL 3 to our smartphone line up — from one of the most popular mobile phone manufacturers in Latin America and now the U.S., ALCATEL ONETOUCH. Available in stores and online, starting November 6, the IDOL 3 is a Cricket exclusive and features the ALCATEL ONETOUCH Mix app – giving users an immersive music experience on a 4G LTE network that has more coverage nationwide than T-Mobile, MetroPCS, Sprint, and Boost. Customers can listen to music directly from the app and add effects, transition songs, sync, mix, scratch or insert samples just like a DJ!
“Our customers don’t want limits – they want to be able to call relatives, send selfies or listen to the latest hits when traveling across North America*. They want a seamless experience and Cricket delivers,” said Janna Ducich, chief marketing officer, Cricket Wireless. “Our new data roaming feature is another in a long line of benefits that makes Cricket a smart choice for consumers who want great service, flexibility and value.”
More About Cricket’s International Features
In addition to our “roundtrip” calling features, Cricket offers international add-ons to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean such as Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Haiti. Plus customers on the Smart ($50/mo) and Pro ($60/mo) plans already have unlimited texting to 38 countries.
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More about the ALCATEL ONETOUCH IDOL 3
This feature-packed 5.5-inch smartphone, available for $149.99 with activation, is exclusive to Cricket and includes awesome experiences like:
- Technicolor® Color Enhance Full-HD display for a crisp picture and clear viewing from any angle – even in direct sunlight
- Dual front-facing 1.2w speakers featuring JBL® Audio for an immersive surround sound experience
- Fast face-focus 13MP main camera and 8MP 85-degree wide-angle front camera for great selfies and group photos
- The only smartphone with a fully reversible user experience, so no matter if you’re browsing through social media, reading emails or watching movies, the display will always be right side up, even if you’re holding the phone upside down
About the new Cricket Wireless
Cricket is bringing consumers more value with a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless experience with no annual contract. The power of Cricket is our nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 300 million people; easy and affordable plans prices that include taxes and fees – no surprises; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About. To check out the new Cricket or find a store near you, visit www.cricketwireless.com. And connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cricketnation and Twitter at www.twitter.com/cricketnation.
Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. Coverage not available everywhere. © 2015 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC.
*North America incl. Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Int’l coverage ltd. Other restr’s apply. Click here for details.
Women Achieve Key Insurance Coverage Gains Since ACA Implementation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On the eve of the 2016 Open Enrollment period for Marketplace coverage, the March of Dimes and Urban Institute released a new study documenting gains in insurance coverage among women of childbearing age in the early stages of implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA).
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The study, Changes in Insurance Coverage, Access to Care, and Health Care Affordability for Women of Childbearing Age, showed that 5.5 million women of childbearing age gained coverage between summer 2013 (prior to ACA implementation) and winter 2014-15 (after one year of enrollment), reducing the uninsurance rate for this group from 19.6% to 13.3%. However, states’ decisions whether to expand Medicaid were a key determining factor; low-income women in Medicaid nonexpansion states did not experience the same gains as low-income women in expansion states.
“The large declines in uninsurance among women of childbearing age, particularly low-income women, are an encouraging sign,” said Adele Shartzer, a research associate at the Urban Institute’s Health Policy Center and the study’s lead author. “While there is still more to be done to further reduce uninsurance, the ACA appears to be reaching women during a critical period for their own and their family’s health.”
The brief also examined reports of access to and affordability of care. Affordability of care improved, particularly for low-income women in Medicaid expansion states, who reported a 10.4 percentage-point decrease in unmet need for care because of cost. Access to care held steady between summer 2013 and winter 2014–15, with no change in the share of women who reported a usual source of care or recent routine checkup.
“If we can help women be healthy before they become pregnant, they will have healthier pregnancies and healthier babies,” said Cynthia Pellegrini, Senior Vice President for Public Policy and Government Affairs at the March of Dimes, which funded the study. “This study offers critical insights into the impact of the ACA on coverage, access to care, and affordability indicating that the law is indeed enabling more women of childbearing age to obtain coverage. We now must continue working to determine whether that coverage is translating into better health and health outcomes, especially in areas like pregnancy and childbirth.”
The full study, which may be found online at, http://www.marchofdimes.org/materials/MOD-UrbanAlliance-Changes-in-Insurance-Coverage-Access-to-Care-and-Health-Care-Affordability-for-Women-of-Childbearing-Age-October-2015.pdf used data from the Urban Institute’s Health Reform Monitoring Survey (HRMS) to examine changes in uninsurance and health care access and affordability for women of childbearing age (ages 18 to 44). Funding for the core HRMS is provided by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute. The March of Dimes intends to continue tracking key indicators of maternal and child health as 2016 open enrollment begins and Marketplace coverage evolves.
About March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose volunteers and staff work to improve the health of infants and children by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education and advocacy. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Live Nation Entertainment To Present At Liberty Media Corporation Investor Day
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), today announced that Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be making a presentation during Liberty Media Corporation’s 2015 Investor Meeting at approximately 1:15 p.m. ET (10:15 a.m. PT) on November 12, 2015 in New York City. During his presentation, Mr. Rapino may address the company’s long-term strategic direction, financial performance, and outlook.
The event will be accessible to the public via live webcast at investors.livenationentertainment.com, and any accompanying written materials will be available at that same link.
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
TruConnect Announces Four Prepaid HotSpot Data Plan Options
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — TruConnect, a national provider of wireless voice, messaging and data services today announces new stand-alone monthly data offerings for heavy hotspot or Internet users. The new plans cover a range of usage levels that enable consumers to create their own hotspots with any connected device. The new plan options include:
- 1 GB of 4G LTE Data, $20 per month: For light users
- 2 GB of 4G LTE Data, $30 per month: Perfect for casual use and some streaming
- 4 GB of 4G LTE Data, $40 per month: Great for video streaming and frequent use
- Unlimited, first 6 GB at 4G LTE then unlimited at 2G speeds, $50 per month: Ideal for heavy users and frequent travelers
The company also recently announced the introduction of four new prepaid wireless call plans offering unlimited talk and global text, with options to add additional monthly data to each plan. All wireless plans include unlimited domestic calling on a nationwide wireless network, unlimited global texting, as well as traditional features such as voicemail, caller ID and call waiting.
About TruConnect
TruConnect is one of the nation’s fastest growing providers of no-contract wireless voice, messaging and data services. The company is focused on bringing vital wireless technology to consumers by providing affordable, flexible data solutions to business professionals and casual Internet users. TruConnect has been providing wireless, residential and small business telecommunication services for more than 15 years under the Sage Telecom, Telscape Communications and TruConnect Mobile brands. TruConnect retail stores located in Huntington Park, Chula Vista and Panorama City or by calling the customer service line at 1 (800) 430-0443. For more information, visit www.truconnect.com.
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