Siempre Mujer Magazine Reveals The Winner Of Its Second-Annual Cover Contest

October 6, 2015

The 2015 Siempre Mujer Cover Contest winner Shakira Bonilla graces the cover of the October/November issue of the magazine.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Siempre Mujer, the largest Spanish-language lifestyle magazine for Latinas in the U.S., today announced the winner and finalists of its second-annual “La Musa de Siempre Mujer” cover contest. Presented by AIR OPTIX^® COLORS contact lenses, the program gives the magazine’s readers an opportunity to shine in the October/November 2015 issue, and highlights four fresh faces representing the beauty, talent and strength of Latinas.

The winner of the 2015 Cover Contest is Shakira Bonilla, an 18-year-old mother from Puerto Rico. Despite the challenges of raising a child at a young age, Bonilla works part-time and is pursuing a college degree in business administration.

“I want to be a role model for other teenage mothers so that they can also find opportunities and follow their dreams,” says Bonilla.

Bonilla is featured on the October/November issue’s special double-cover high-impact unit, created in collaboration with AIR OPTIX^® COLORS. She wears AIR OPTIX^® COLORS contact lenses in both covers: a pair in Gemstone Green to enhance her natural eye color for the main cover, and a vibrant pair in Brilliant Blue for the second cover.

“AIR OPTIX^® COLORS is thrilled to team up with Siempre Mujer on its Cover Contest recognizing inspirational Latinas across the country,” says Shantel Canty, Director of Marketing for AIR OPTIX^® COLORS. “The covers capture the versatility and impact of our contact lenses, and we’re excited to reach the magazine’s audience of fashion-forward and beauty-savvy consumers through this program.”

Bonilla made her national television debut on Sept. 29, when she joined Siempre Mujer Editor-in-Chief Maria Cristina Marrero to reveal the Cover Contest winner and unveil the final covers on Despierta America, Univision’s popular morning show. Click here to watch the clip.

The three Cover Contest finalists featured alongside Bonilla in the issue are Greta Urra, an eco-conscious, vegan Argentinian who lives in Miami; Sabrina Calvo, a Venezuelan who loves to explore the world outside of her Florida home and dreams of hosting her own travel show; and Edith Bracho-Sanchez, a driven and compassionate Venezuelan completing her residency in pediatrics in Philadelphia.

In addition to entering the contest, readers also voted for their own musa. This year’s People’s Choice winner is Vanessa Herrera, a Colombian native from Miami who won with 12,202 votes. Herrera is also featured inside the issue and on SiempreMujer.com.

“My dream has always been to give our readers the opportunity to appear on the cover,” says Marrero. “They’re more important than any celebrity because without them, our magazine doesn’t exist. Finding the ‘Musa de Siempre Mujer‘ each October, watching the girls’ faces when they arrive in New York—many for the very first time—and seeing the sparkle in their eyes when the cameras turn on is priceless.”

The grand-prize winner received prizes valued at $10,000, including a scholarship from the University of Miami’s Division of Continuing and International Education, a two-person stay at Casa Magna Marriott in Cancun, Mexico, and a trip to New York for the cover shoot. The People’s Choice winner received a two-person stay at the Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort in Curacao, among other prizes.

ABOUT SIEMPRE MUJER
Launched in 2005 by Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP, www.meredith.com), Siempre Mujer is the only magazine written for, by and about the modern U.S. Hispanic woman who is actualizing her goal of success. With fresh, authentic and inspiring content, Siempre Mujer has become one of the leading Spanish language women’s magazines and the Latina’s source for the things she cares about most; beauty, style, fitness, fashion, arts, culture, and career, helping her be the best woman she can be, a leader, a doer, and a role model. Siempre Mujer reaches 1.8 million readers every issue, and is published on a bi-monthly basis. SiempreMujer.com provides the latest in beauty and fashion trends, and original editorial content about relationships, current events, celebrity news and entertainment.

ABOUT AIR OPTIX^® COLORS CONTACT LENSES
AIR OPTIX^® COLORS contact lenses are the first monthly replacement, daily wear color lenses available in the US on a silicone hydrogel platform. AIR OPTIX^® COLORS contact lenses are recommended for daily wear with a monthly replacement schedule. Available COLORS include Brilliant Blue, Gemstone Green, Sterling Gray, Honey, Pure Hazel, Blue, Green, Gray and Brown. AIR OPTIX^® COLORS contact lenses are prescription medical devices. See product instructions for complete wear, care and safety information.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
The University of Miami’s mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our community and beyond. Committed to excellence and proud of our diversity of our University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world.

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Discovery en Espanol Premieres An Epic Production Chronicling The Incredible Cycle Of Life

October 6, 2015

MIAMI, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — From the moment they are born, each and every animal on the planet begins the same journey, with the same goal: to survive and reproduce. Animals, like humans, face challenges in every phase of their lives, whether from the environment, their enemies, or even their own families. This captivating and visually spectacular series reveals the behavior of different species as they attempt to overcome these obstacles. SOBREVIVIR (#Sobrevivir) premieres on Discovery en Espanol on October 18 at 8PM E/ 5PM P, continuing on Sundays at the same time.

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Narrated by Mexican actor Enrique Rocha, the series showcases individual animals in their natural habitat, giving us a look at their lives from their perspective. We watch them take their first steps, learn to adapt to life without their parents, shelter from their enemies, achieve a position of power in their world, find a mate, and procreate to produce a new generation of descendants.

“This was my first time narrating a series and I am thrilled to be a part of telling this ever important story about life, through the vision and credibility of Discovery en Espanol,” Enrique Rocha remarked. “‘Sobrevivir’ offers viewers an exclusive opportunity to witness the wonderful and often heart-wrenching cycle of life.”

SOBREVIVIR was filmed in 29 countries on six continents, yielding more than 1,800 hours of footage. From a humpback whale that rescues a youngster from the jaws of a shark to a group of Australian peacock spiders in the midst of a colorful courtship dance, many of the scenes presented in the series were recorded for the first time ever in ultra HD, resulting in visual quality never before possible in a nature documentary.

SOBREVIVIR is a co-production of BBC/Discovery Channel/France Televisions in association with The Open University. Mike Gunton, Rupert Barrington and Sarah Spaniolo served as the series’ producers.

For more about network programming, please follow us on facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, Twitter @DiscoveryenESP and Instagram @discoveryenespanol.

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.

A bald eagle attacks a rival in a squabble for food at the edge of this Alaskan river. SOBREVIVIR premieres October 18 on Discovery en Español (©BBC 2014.)

A group of meerkats attack a Cape Cobra in South Africa. SOBREVIVIR premieres October 18 on Discovery en Español (©BBC 2014.)

Actor Enrique Rocha, narrator of the Discovery en Español’s series SOBREVIVIR. Premiere October 18. (©Discovery en Español.)

LowestMed Launches MediBajo — First Prescription Pricing App for the Hispanic Community

October 6, 2015

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To help the Hispanic community compare and find better prices for their prescription drugs, LowestMed has launched MediBajo, the first prescription price comparison app specifically developed for the Hispanic community. Utilizing user-friendly mobile technology, the MediBajo app makes prescription drug pricing at local pharmacies transparent for Spanish speaking consumers.

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“Prescription drug prices vary and many people end up paying too much or skip their medications simply because of the lack of pricing transparency. This can be an even bigger problem if there is a language barrier,” said Brad Bangerter, CEO of LowestMed. “We created MediBajo specifically for the 55 million Hispanics in the US to help ensure they can compare prices at local pharmacies and get the best discounts available by using an app tailored to their own language.”

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports that as many as 1 in 4 of the uninsured population is Latino. This app can save money for uninsured consumers, as well as those who have health insurance.

MediBajo utilizes the popular LowestMed smartphone app platform to power its search data. By entering a medication name, users can immediately see discounted prescription drug prices at pharmacies near them. They can then present the pharmacy with a digital discount card, displayed on their smartphone, to get their medications at a reduced price.

“We’ve taken the guesswork out of finding the lowest prescription drug price,” said Bangerter. “Our goal is to help consumers make informed decisions so they can better afford their medications, which will lead to improved medication adherence and health.”

The need to provide more prescription drug related information in Spanish is also being addressed by California lawmakers, who drafted bill AB 1073, which will require pharmacists to provide medication instructions to patients in Spanish, and other languages.

The MediBajo iPhone app is free in Apple’s App Store and will soon be available for Android users. No registration is required—so no personal medical information is collected. For more information, visit www.MediBajo.com.

About LowestMed

LowestMed provides consumers with information that can help reduce prescription drug expenses. The company’s mobile apps have helped hundreds of thousands of consumers compare prescription prices, resulting in significant savings in both time and out-of-pocket expenses.

TELEMUNDO Presents Special Programming In Anticipation Of Drama Series “Celia,” Which Premieres Next Tuesday, October 13 At 8PM/7c

October 6, 2015

MIAMI, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In anticipation of the premiere of the eagerly awaited series “Celia,” TELEMUNDO presents three specials dedicated to the “Queen of Salsa.” The special programming begins this Saturday, October 10 at 8pm/7c with “Celia Cruz Azúcar,” the 2003 concert in honor of the famous singer, followed at 10pm/9c by a look back at her personal and professional life on “Nuestros ídolos: Celia Cruz.” On Tuesday, October 13, the network will air “Celia por Siempre” at 7pm/6c, leading up to the premiere of “Celia” (8pm/7c), the drama series that narrates the life and musical legacy of a woman who launched her career in the middle of the Cuban revolution, at a time when female singers didn’t have a place on stage. TELEMUNDO will also pay homage to the iconic Cuban singer with a musical tribute at the first-ever “Latin American Music Awards,” live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, this Thursday, October 8 at 9pm/8c.

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Hosted by “Un Nuevo Día” co-host Rashel Díaz, “Celia Cruz Azúcar” (October 10, 8pm/7c), is a special two-hour broadcast of a concert held in honor of Celia in 2003. It will feature original performances, rehearsal footage and an interview with Celia and her husband, Pedro Knight. Some of the artists who participated in the event – Víctor Manuelle, Olga Tañón and others – will look back on that magical evening and the unforgettable moments they spent with the legendary Cuban singer.

“Nuestros ídolos: Celia Cruz“ (October 10, 10pm/9c) will recap the personal and professional life of the incomparable Celia Cruz, from childhood and her debut on Cuban radio through her memorable funeral, touching on her love story with Pedro Knight and the success she earned along the way. The one-hour documentary features the voice of Celia herself, as well as interviews with some of the people who knew her best, including good friends, schoolmates, agents, godchildren, composers and producers. Produced in association with the Celia Cruz Knight Estate with the support of the Celia Cruz Legacy Project, the program contains never-before-seen video and images from Celia Cruz’s private collection.

“Celia por Siempre” (October 13, 7pm/6c), recounts intimate moments in Celia’s life offstage as told by some of her closest friends, among them Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Oscar de León and Willy Chirino. This up-close look shows us a Celia beyond the glamorous wigs and stage makeup, focusing on her role as woman, Cuban, wife, aunt and friend.

Featuring a stellar cast including Jeimy Osorio and Modesto Lacén as the young Celia Cruz and Pedro Knight, with the introduction of Aymée Nuviola and Willie Denton playing the couple in their later years, “Celia” is a production of Fox Telecolombia and RCN licensed to TELEMUNDO. The series was directed by Victor Mallarino and Liliana Bocanegra, with Nelson Martínez as executive producer and a screenplay based on a script by Andrés Salgado and Paul Rodríguez.

Viewers can follow the series on Facebook.com/CeliaTLMD and @CeliaTLMD on Twitter. For more information, please visit nbcumv.com and follow the Public Relations Department on Twitter @TLMDPR.

TELEMUNDO, a division of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, is a world-class media company, leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content across its multiplatform portfolio to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. TELEMUNDO’s multiple platforms include the TELEMUNDO Network, a Spanish-language television network featuring original productions, theatrical motion pictures, news and first-class sports events, reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets through its 17 owned stations, which includes a full power station in Puerto Rico that reaches 99% of all TV households in that DMA, and broadcast and MVPD affiliates; TELEMUNDO Digital Media, which distributes TELEMUNDO’s original content across digital and emerging platforms including mobile devices and www.telemundo.com; and Telemundo Internacional, the international distribution arm which has positioned TELEMUNDO as the second largest provider of Spanish-language content worldwide by syndicating content to more than 120 countries in over 40 languages.

Mutual of America Life Insurance Company Appoints Howard University President Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick to its Board of Directors

October 6, 2015

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mutual of America Life Insurance Company, which specializes in providing retirement products and related services to organizations and their employees, as well as to individuals, announced the appointment of Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick to its Board of Directors.

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A native of Port of Spain, Trinidad, Dr. Frederick is the 17^th President of Howard University in Washington D.C., a world-renowned academic and research institution committed to academic excellence and access to an affordable education. Prior to his appointment as President, he served as Interim President, Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Associate Dean in the College of Medicine, Division Chief in the Department of Surgery, Director of the Cancer Center and Deputy Provost for Health Sciences.

“I am delighted that Dr. Frederick has joined the Company’s Board of Directors,” said Thomas Moran, Chairman and CEO of Mutual of America. “His leadership and extensive experience in the education and healthcare sectors, keen understanding of the challenges facing our country and dedicated service to ensure the betterment of society, will be an asset to the Company as we continue our commitment to help individuals plan for a financially secure future.”

A triple alumnus of Howard University, Dr. Frederick earned a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Medicine and completed his surgical residency training at Howard University Hospital. He also earned a Master of Business Administration. He began his academic career as Associate Director of the Cancer Center at University of Connecticut, where he also served on the Department of Surgery faculty, before returning to Howard University in 2006.

As a distinguished researcher and surgeon, Dr. Frederick is the author of numerous peer-reviewed works. He has received many awards honoring his outstanding scholarship and service. In June 2014, the United States Congress recognized him for his contributions in addressing health disparities among African-Americans and historically underrepresented groups by awarding him the Congressional Citation for Distinguished Service.

About Mutual of America

Since 1945, Mutual of America has remained committed to offering plan sponsors, plan participants and individuals carefully selected, quality products and services at a competitive price as well as the personal attention they need to help build and preserve assets for a financially secure future. For more information, visit mutualofamerica.com.

The Home Depot Names Linda Gooden to Its Board of Directors

October 5, 2015

ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced the appointment of Linda R. Gooden to the company’s board of directors. Gooden will serve on the company’s Audit and Leadership Development and Compensation Committees. Her appointment gives the company 12 directors, 11 of whom are independent.

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Gooden, who retired in 2013 from Lockheed Martin Corporation as executive vice president, Information Systems & Global Solutions, has an extensive background in information technology, cybersecurity, operations and finance. As EVP, she expanded Lockheed’s IT capabilities beyond government customers to international and commercial markets. She also served as president of Lockheed’s Information Technology division from 1997 to 2006, which she grew into a multi-billion dollar business.

“I’m very pleased to welcome Linda to our board of directors,” said Craig Menear, chairman, CEO and president. “She brings a wealth of expertise in IT, strategic planning, risk management and general business.”

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,270 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2014, The Home Depot had sales of $83.2 billion and earnings of $6.3 billion. The Company employs more than 370,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

Fuel Up to Play 60 Launches New Spanish-Language Resources to Encourage Healthy Lifestyles among Hispanic Youth and Communities Nationwide

October 5, 2015

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, GENYOUth announced the launch of Fuel Up to Play 60 en espanol, an evolution of its national flagship program. The program encourages Spanish-speaking communities nationwide to live healthier lifestyles through good nutrition and physical activity. Fuel Up to Play 60 launched a redesigned website (FuelUpToPlay60.com) that provides Spanish-language content and materials, extending the reach and access of the program to students, teachers and families across the country. Several organizations have supported the effort, including the PepsiCo Foundation, which has provided a previously announced grant of $550,000 to develop Spanish-language materials and resources. In addition the PepsiCo Foundation will provide another $100,000 for mini-grants for health and wellness activities and programming within Los Angeles Unified School District and Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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Fuel Up to Play 60, a program founded by the National Football League (NFL) and National Dairy Council (NDC), is designed to engage and empower youth to take action for their own health by implementing long-term, positive nutrition and physical activity changes for themselves, their schools and their communities. Studies show that physical fitness may benefit brain health and academic performance, suggesting active kids may do better.[i] However, only 1 in 3 kids are active every day,[ii] potentially leaving many at a disadvantage inside and outside of the classroom.

“Hispanic youth and adults are more overweight or obese than Caucasians, and obesity rates for Hispanic youth start at a younger age,” said Elena Rios, MD, MSPH, President and CEO National Hispanic Medical Association. “There is a significant need among the Hispanic community for wellness programming and Fuel Up to Play 60 en espanol’s customizable resources will help make a positive impact on the Hispanic youth and school community.”

The national student body is increasingly diverse, making it important to reach students and their families in culturally relevant ways. With the Hispanic population in schools projected to increase to 29 percent of total enrollment by 2024[iii] and Spanish being the most spoken non-English language in the U.S.[iv], there is a need for Spanish-language resources that can help engage a greater number of kids and their families in health and wellness initiatives.

“With research showing that one in four children in the U.S. is Hispanic,[v] we knew that the largest school wellness program had to expand to ensure students and families from all communities receive the best tools to succeed,” said Alexis Glick, CEO of GENYOUth. “We are deeply grateful to partners such as the PepsiCo Foundation, Morgan Stanley and America’s dairy farmers and importers for their generous contributions to GENYOUth, which together will provide grants of $250,000 in total funding direct to the Miami and Los Angeles school districts to improve nutrition and physical activity among Hispanic youth.”

Local kickoff events will be held in Miami (Oct. 8) and Los Angeles (Oct. 13) to officially launch the program. Events will feature special appearances by Troy Drayton and Twan Russell in Miami, and Pro Football Hall of Fame Offensive Tackle Anthony Munoz in Los Angeles, in addition to many other distinguished guests from the Hispanic, health and wellness, education and business communities.

“PepsiCo and its philanthropic arm, the PepsiCo Foundation, believe positive change in our communities happens through strong partnerships. We’re honored to partner with GENYOUth to help extend the impact of their successful results driven program,” said Sue Norton, vice president, PepsiCo Foundation. “By expanding the reach of the Fuel Up to Play 60 program to the Spanish-speaking community and through the grants to schools in Los Angeles and Miami, we hope to make a healthier lifestyle more accessible and to motivate and inspire high-achieving kids nationwide.”

The new Fuel Up to Play 60 en espanol materials, available online, include an interactive, Spanish-language student Dashboard and Playbook with resources and information about healthy eating and physical activity. As parental diets and family physical activity habits often have an impact on children’s lifestyles, take-home materials and interactive resources for family members take Fuel Up to Play 60 beyond the classroom and into the community to help achieve the most effective results. Students, parents and educators can access Fuel Up to Play 60 en espanol by visiting FuelUptoPlay60.com to learn more about their role in supporting healthy, active schools and communities.

About Fuel Up to Play 60

Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Football League (NFL) and National Dairy Council (NDC), founded by America’s dairy farmers, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains) and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. As a result of the program, 13 million students are making better food choices by selecting nutritious options like low-fat and fat-free dairy products, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Additionally, 16 million students are getting more physically active during the school day as a result of the program.

Fuel Up to Play 60 is designed to engage and empower youth to take action for their own health by implementing long-term, positive changes for themselves and their schools. Customizable and non-prescriptive program components are grounded in research, including tools and resources, in-school promotional materials, a website and student contests. Visit FuelUpToPlay60.com to learn more.

About GENYOUth
Founded through an unprecedented public-private partnership with National Dairy Council (NDC) and the National Football League (NFL), and committed to child health and wellness, GENYOUth brings leaders in health, education, government and business together in a movement to help America’s youth achieve a healthier future. Their flagship program, Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP 60), is the largest health and wellness program in schools across the country and is currently active in more than 73,000 schools. Launched with additional partnership support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), FUTP 60 encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains) and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. GENYOUth and FUTP 60 empower youth to take action for their own health by implementing long-term, positive changes for themselves and their schools. When youth take action, change can happen. For more information, visit www.genyouthfoundation.org.

About PepsiCo Foundation

Established in 1962, the PepsiCo Foundation is the philanthropic anchor of PepsiCo, collaborating with non-profit organizations to develop innovative solutions to challenges facing underserved communities around the world. In support of PepsiCo’s commitment to Performance with Purpose, the PepsiCo Foundation provides grants to eligible non-profit organizations to advance progress in the fields of Human, Environmental, and Talent Sustainability. For more information, visit: http://www.pepsico.com/Purpose/Global-Citizenship.

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $66 billion in net revenue in 2014, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose – our goal to deliver top-tier financial performance while creating sustainable growth and shareholder value. In practice, Performance with Purpose means providing a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; finding innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment and reduce our operating costs; providing a safe and inclusive workplace for our employees globally; and respecting, supporting and investing in the local communities where we operate.

For More Information:
Fuel Up to Play 60:
Christina Marion
(847) 627-3207
[email protected]

The PepsiCo Foundation:
Aurora Gonzalez
(914) 253-2159
[email protected]

[i] American College of Sports Medicine, American School Health Association, GENYOUth Foundation, National Dairy Council. The Wellness Impact: Enhancing Academic Through Healthy School Environment, March 2013.

[ii] National Association for Sport and Physical Education. The Fitness Equation: Physical Activity + Balanced Diet = Fit Kids. Reston, VA: National Association for Sport and Physical Education, 1999.

[iii] National Center for Education Statistics. Racial/Ethnic Enrollment in Public Schools, May 2015.

[iv] Pew Research Center. 2011 American Community Survey, August 2013.

[v] Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics. America’s Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2014.

Johnnie Walker® Scotch Whisky Proudly Introduces Johnnie Walker™ Select Casks Series with the Rye Cask Finish

October 5, 2015

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For nearly 200 years the driving force behind the world’s leading Scotch whisky brand has been its pioneering and innovative spirit. The Johnnie Walker brand continually strives to create new blends of the highest quality. It is in this tradition that Johnnie Walker will introduce its newest Scotch whisky: Johnnie Walker Select Casks – Rye Cask Finish, a 10-year-old, 46%-ABV (92 U.S. proof), chill-filtered blended Scotch whisky. This will be the first in a series of limited edition wood-finished Scotch blends that will be released over the coming years. Each will feature a different wood finish crafted for today’s whisky enthusiast.

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Johnnie Walker Select Casks – Rye Cask Finish is a Scotch whisky blend that showcases the best of Scottish blending and maturation expertise. With Cardhu single malt at the heart of the blend, Johnnie Walker’s Master Blender Jim Beveridge used whiskies matured for at least ten years in first-fill American Oak casks. He finished the Scotch in ex-rye whiskey casks, creating a complex new whisky with rich layers of flavor starting with creamy vanilla notes and transitioning to a more spicy finish.

“From the early days when John Walker first blended whiskies in 1820 to the unique blends created today, Johnnie Walker has always thrived on experimentation. I believe that whisky is ever evolving and experimental in nature and I am pleased to present the first rye cask finished blended Scotch whisky,” said Master Blender Jim Beveridge. “Johnnie Walker Select Casks is a unique style of Scotch that blends the flavor characteristics of bourbon and rye with some of the classic signature notes and smoothness of Johnnie Walker.”

The Master Blender crafted this distinguished blend to be enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in classic cocktails such as the Manhattan or Old Fashioned. It is bottled at 92 proof, a higher proof than the other marques in the Johnnie Walker portfolio, in order to provide a more distinctive character when used in traditional cocktails. However, it remains chill-filtered in order to maintain Johnnie Walker’s classic texture and mouth-feel.

This innovative blend is crafted to be enjoyed responsibly among friends, colleagues and family for all of life’s occasions.

The suggested retail price of the limited edition Johnnie Walker Select Cask – Rye Cask Finish is $45 (750ml) and will be available from October 2015 in fine wine and spirit stores and bars across the US.

Johnnie Walker reminds you to please drink responsibly.

About Johnnie Walker®:
Johnnie Walker is the world’s number-one selling Scotch whisky brand, representing the idea of personal progress for the many people who enjoy it in more than 180 countries worldwide. John Walker pioneered blending when he founded the business in 1820 and never looked back, growing it from a grocer’s own Scotch whisky into a stylish, global icon. It’s that same forward-looking perspective that drives the brand, and its consumers, today. The U.S. range of award-winning whiskies includes Johnnie Walker® Red Label®, Johnnie Walker® Black Label®, Johnnie Walker Double Black®, Johnnie Walker® Gold Label Reserve®, Johnnie Walker Platinum Label® and Johnnie Walker® Blue Label®. For more information visit www.johnniewalker.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @JohnnieWalkerUS. #KeepWalking

About Diageo:
Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, wines and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, J&B, Buchanan’s and Windsor whiskies, Smirnoff, Ciroc and Ketel One vodkas, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness.

Diageo is a global company, with its products sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, its people and its brands, visit www.diageo.com. For Diageo’s global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit www.DRINKiQ.com.

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The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Announces 2015 Alumni Hall of Fame Gala

October 5, 2015

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), the nation’s largest not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education, will honor Luz and Luis Miranda, HSF Alumni Angélica Gutiérrez and Ruben Navarrette, Jr., and Corporate Partner of the Year, Toyota, at its annual Alumni Hall of Fame Gala, on Wednesday, October 7th.

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The Alumni Hall of Fame, which honors distinguished Latinos whose personal journeys to success exemplify the goals and values of HSF, as well as one, outstanding corporate partner, will be held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. This year’s gala will also feature a celebration of HSF’s 40^th Anniversary. In addition to inducting new Hall of Fame members, and as a tribute to four decades of advancing higher education in the Latino community, the event will recognize 40 of HSF’s notable Alumni, as well as its 2015 top 40 HSF Partners. Michaela Pereira, CNN “New Day” co-anchor, will emcee.

“I am personally thrilled to be at the helm, as we mount two celebrations in one, at this year’s gala – honoring our amazing HSF Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, and toasting HSF’s 40^th Anniversary! What a great opportunity to salute the 40 years of changing lives with more than $470 million in scholarships for outstanding Hispanic students. Our inductees are living proof of the impact we are having on Latino students and on the future of our nation,” said Fidel A. Vargas, President & CEO, Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

Alumni Hall of Fame Alumni Inductees:

Professor Angélica Gutiérrez currently teaches Leadership at Loyola Marymount University. She was recently listed as one of the 2015 “World’s Best 40 Under 40 Business School Professors” for “excellence in research” by Poets & Quants, a news website that covers business schools and MBA matters.

Ruben Navarrette, Jr. is a nationally syndicated columnist with The Washington Post Writers Group whose bi-weekly column appears in nearly 150 newspapers, making him the most widely read Latino columnist in the country. He also writes a weekly column for CNN.com and has appeared on numerous news and commentary programs.

Alumni Hall of Fame Honorary Inductees:

Luz and Luis Miranda are long time community activists and professionals. Dr. Luz Miranda is a clinical psychologist who teaches at NYU. Luis Miranda is the co-founder and Managing Partner of the MirRam Group, a government affairs, lobbying and political consulting firm. They are parents to Luz Miranda-Crespo who is MirRam’s CFO and Lin-Manuel Miranda, a multiple-Tony Award winner who is the author, composer, lyricist, and star of the Broadway musical “Hamilton.”

Alumni Hall of Fame Corporate Partner of the Year: Toyota

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund has been a long-standing beneficiary of Toyota’s proud record of corporate citizenship. For nearly three decades, the company has supported HSF Scholars, programs, and events, on a national scale.

Alumni Hall of Fame Sponsors:

Platino Sponsors: Anheuser-Busch, Camarena Adelante Foundation, Target, Toyota, and Wells Fargo

Oro Sponsors: McNamara Family Foundation, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, The Coca-Cola Company, and Univision Communications Inc.

Plata Sponsors: Bank of America, Chadick Ellig Executive Search Advisors, Esther Rudis & Associates, Inc., ExxonMobil, FedEx, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Malecon Productions, Marriott International, Inc., Morgan Stanley, Nielsen, PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC, Procter & Gamble, Rémy Martin, The Walt Disney Company, and Time Warner Inc.

Bronce Sponsors: AARP, Altria Group, Ford Motor Company, Macy’s, and The Gilbert & Jacki Cisneros Foundation

For more information about the Alumni Hall of Fame Gala, or this year’s inductees, please visit HSF.net.

About the Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible. As the nation’s largest not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education, the Fund has awarded over $470 million in scholarships and provides a range of ancillary programs for students, HSF Scholars, Alumni, and parents. For more information about the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, please visit: HSF.net.

YipTV Announces Addition of Newsmax TV to Channel Lineup

October 5, 2015

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — YipTV, the fast-growing Over the Top (OTT) service that brings live TV broadcasts from around the world to tens of millions of multi-lingual foreign-born consumers living in the United States, today announced the addition of Newsmax TV to its expanding and increasingly diverse channel lineup.

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The addition of Newsmax TV, America’s fastest-growing cable news and information channel, targeting the underserved baby boomer audience, raises the number of channels from YipTV to 90, with many more to be added soon. YipTV launched in May with 50 channels.

With headquarters in West Palm Beach and Boca Raton, Fla., plus additional studios in New York and, soon, Washington D.C., Newsmax TV offers independent news from a heartland perspective, giving viewers the latest on politics and current events, as well as practical information on health, money and lifestyle that is relevant to a large adult audience. In the run-up to the 2016 election season, Newsmax TV is offering extensive coverage of the candidates and their campaigns.

Newsmax TV is available to more than 40 million U.S. homes via cable and satellite services such as DISH, DIRECTV and Verizon FiOS, and is simulcast across all smartphones and OTT devices. More than 100 million Americans can tune into Newsmax TV free via online, mobile and tablet apps, and OTT platforms like YipTV.

“At YipTV, we’re committed to bringing our subscribers a lineup of TV content that no other provider offers,” said CEO Michael Tribolet. “That’s the reason we’re adding Newsmax TV to the rich blend of channels we’re making available and we’re pleased to do so, especially because of its focus on the early presidential campaigns. We know that topic is one our subscribers are watching closely.”

“We think Newsmax TV’s coverage of the issues, news and events and our informed commentary offer something for everyone, and so we’re happy to be available via YipTV,” Newsmax Media CEO Christopher Ruddy said. “By targeting more than 40 million foreign-born people living in the U.S. today, they are reaching an important audience for us.”

YipTV is the first multi-channel Over the Top (OTT) television provider of personalized, low-cost TV content that eliminates the need for cable or satellite TV subscriptions. With availability over any type of wired or wireless broadband connection, YipTV uses Internet-based delivery technology to provide affordable access to international programming content at only $14.99 a month, with no long-term service commitments or contracts.

The company always offers 15 of its channels at no charge for an unlimited period of time – with no credit card or contract required at membership sign-up — and nine of its Premium TV channels are free for a one-week trial period.

Subscribers sign up for YipTV at www.yiptv.com, then download apps for iOS or Android devices from the Apple AppStore or GooglePlay. In addition to Android- or iOS-enabled smart devices, YipTV lets subscribers explore a whole world of live telecasts using a Smart TV, laptop or desktop computer. YipTV also can be viewed on a traditional TV screen using an Apple TV™ or a Google Chromecast™ device.

About YipTV:
YipTV, Inc., is a privately held company with offices in West Palm Beach, Fla., and New Brunswick, N.J., that provides low-cost, television channels, including domestic and international network content. Founded in 2012, YipTV is an Over the Top (OTT) television content provider that distributes over 90 channels and programs in multiple languages, letting members watch YipTV on televisions, tablets, computers, smartphones and other Internet-enabled devices. YipTV sends video content via the public internet to broadband users, bypassing legacy cable systems and head end technology, and then passes that savings directly to the consumer. For more information, please visit https://www.yiptv.com/.

About Newsmax Media, Inc.
Founded in 1998 and based in West Palm Beach and Boca Raton, Florida, Newsmax Media is a privately held television and online media organization. In addition to being the parent company that is launching Newsmax TV, its media holdings and products include The Newsmax Feed Network, Newsmax.com, Moneynews.com, Newsmaxhealth.com, Newsmax Magazine and more than a dozen health and financial online and print newsletters. Newsmax.com is acknowledged as one of the most trafficked politics focused websites reaching more than 10 million unique visitors monthly. Newsmax.com has more than 4 million email subscribers as well as a syndicated news feed network that reaches close to 50 million baby boomers monthly, according to comScore. Newsmax TV’s approach has been to offer independent news from a heartland perspective, giving viewers not only the latest on politics and current events, but practical information on health, money and lifestyle.

Media Contact:
Jim Byrnes, on behalf of YipTV
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+1 610-333-1794 (office)
+1 610-248-5053 (mobile)
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