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

Comic-strip followers pressure lawmakers for new law.

October 5, 2015

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — On September 23^rd, a character from a popular comic-strip was run over by a driver who was texting.

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Since then, followers have flooded lawmaker emails demanding a new law requiring all mobile service companies to invest 10% of its annual advertising budget on ads or efforts aimed at educating the public on the dangers of texting while driving.

It seems to be working.

Lawmakers are feeling the heat as the popular character known as Pepito remains hospitalized and no one is sure when he’ll wake up. Some say it’s when the bill is passed.

It just so happened that on that particular day, Pepito was on his way to the mailbox to send a letter pleading legislators to pass this new law. Needless to say, the letter never made it to its destination. Subsequent strips show Pepito in a hospital bed and the letter still on the ground next to the mailbox. The creators published the contents of Pepito’s letter and asked its fans to forward the letter to lawmakers.

The results have been staggering. Hundreds of letters were sent and the local news media is covering the event as if it really happened to raise awareness to this problem.

The comic-strip, Pepito, centers on a rambunctious seven year old and is known for its social critique. The strip is written by its creators Harold Jessurun and Anibal Quinones, and is published daily in Primera Hora, a local newspaper in Puerto Rico, and has over 64,000 followers on Facebook.

Florida Power & Light volunteers help plant the right trees in the right place with donation to Million Trees Miami

October 3, 2015

JUNO BEACH, Florida, Oct. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dozens of employees from Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) donated their time today to help plant 500 seedlings in an endangered pine rockland area at Camp Matecumbe in Miami. FPL contributed $5,000 to Million Trees Miami to make the planting possible.

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“FPL is proud to support Million Trees Miami grow a healthy urban forest by planting the right trees in the right place,” said Aletha Player, external affairs manager for FPL. “Responsible planting helps ensure we can continue to deliver safe, reliable electric service to our customers. It’s also part of our continued commitment to make Florida an even better place to raise a family and do business.”

“It is investments like FPL’s $5,000 donation to Million Trees Miami that will help us achieve our goal of a 30 percent tree canopy in Miami-Dade,” said Miami Dade Commissioner Dennis C. Moss, Chairman of Neat Streets Miami. “We appreciate their support and hope it serves as a model for future corporate greening partnerships.”

“We are thrilled with FPL’s commitment to planting trees in District 11—by helping restore Camp Matecumbe’s Pineland Reserve, we are making this park a beautiful respite for all to enjoy,” said Miami-Dade County Commissioner Juan Zapata.

Vegetation is a leading cause of power outages and flickers, which is why FPL proactively trims 15,000 miles of vegetation near power lines each year to help maintain reliable service to its customers. By selecting the right tree and planting it in the right place at a safe distance from power lines, customers can help reduce power outages and flickers in their neighborhoods.

FPL also reminds its customers to make a free call to 811 at least two full business days before digging to identify underground utility lines and prevent outages, injuries, environmental contamination and potential fines.

FPL is proud to support Million Trees Miami’s mission of planting one million trees by 2020 to grow a healthy urban forest with 30 percent tree canopy coverage for Miami-Dade County.

To learn more about how to plant the right tree in the right place, visit www.fpl.com/trees.

Florida Power & Light Company

Florida Power & Light Company is the third-largest electric utility in the United States, serving approximately 4.8 million customer accounts across nearly half of the state of Florida. FPL’s typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill is approximately 30 percent lower than the latest national average and, in 2014, was the lowest in Florida among reporting utilities for the fifth year in a row. FPL’s service reliability is better than 99.98 percent, and its highly fuel-efficient power plant fleet is one of the cleanest among all utilities nationwide. The company was recognized in 2015 as one of the most trusted U.S. electric utilities by Market Strategies International. A leading Florida employer with approximately 8,700 employees, FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla.-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), a clean energy company widely recognized for its efforts in sustainability, ethics and diversity, including being ranked in the top 10 worldwide for innovativeness and community responsibility as part of Fortune’s 2015 list of “World’s Most Admired Companies.” NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun. For more information, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.

Statement by Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, President, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), Regarding the Shooting Targeting Christians at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon

October 2, 2015

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “We live in dark times. The Umpqua Community College shooting targeting Christians speaks to a world spiraling into anarchy, embracing chaos, empowered by hatred and expressed through violence. I humbly call upon our nation to broaden our collective lens and address the issue of intolerance toward people of faith – especially when directed against followers of Christ, both domestically and abroad. Although it would be premature, and arguably intellectually inappropriate, to establish a moral equivalence with our brothers and sisters in the Middle East and elsewhere who suffer from government and terrorist-sponsored persecution, the tragedy in Oregon does expose the need for vigilance.

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“Accordingly, as a nation, we must repudiate all religious bigotry – without exception. More than ever before, we must stand committed to protecting our God-given and constitutionally protected right of religious liberty. The discussion should not be limited to guns, laws, rights, mental illness and prevention. At the end of the day, our conversation must compel us all to address the issue of sin, resulting in hatred, intolerance, animosity, bigotry, apathy, complacency and murder.

“Moreover, as a people we must likewise evaluate the messages about Christianity that stem from popular culture, media, educational institutions and government. We must create a firewall and repudiate all vestiges of anti-Christian rhetoric and actions. For such depictions and expressions carry the potential to serve as fodder for those driven by hate to act with violence against the followers of Jesus. Today’s complacency is tomorrow’s captivity or even worse – death.

“Finally, as Christ followers, it behooves us to pray for and assist the families impacted by this horrific act of violence. We pray that the strength of the Father, the grace of the Son and the comfort of the Holy Spirit will bring peace and healing as together we stand upon the promise of Matthew 5:10, ‘Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.'”

The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) is the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization. It serves as a representative voice for the more than 100 million Hispanic Evangelicals assembled in over 40,000 U.S. churches and another 500,000 congregations spread throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora. For additional information, visit http://www.nhclc.org.

(Español) Aaron’s y “Despierta América” anuncian el concurso “Despierta En Tu Nuevo Hogar”

October 2, 2015

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Mike Fernandez, Corporate Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Cargill to Receive the Hispanic Public Relations Association’s Inaugural Pioneer of the Year Award

October 2, 2015

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mike Fernandez, Corporate Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Cargill was selected as the first-ever recipient of the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) National Pioneer of the Year Award. He will be recognized amongst colleagues during the 2015 HPRA National BRAVO Awards ceremony on October 8, 2015 at The New York Palace Hotel.

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Fernandez leads Cargill’s global corporate affairs activities, including public relations, brand and marketing, government relations, global issues management, and corporate social responsibility; and is a member of the company’s Corporate Center (the company’s top 25 executives). Before joining Cargill in 2010, Fernandez served as the chief communications officer for four Fortune 500 companies (State Farm, ConAgra Foods, Cigna, and US West).

“As a communications professional, Mike’s accomplishments and leadership in the industry has been recognized by many Latino and non-Latino organizations,” said Andy Checo, president, HPRA. “His work has set the bar for excellence and progress. The Pioneer Award shines a spotlight upon accomplished professionals that serve as trailblazers, paving the path for other professionals to embark and further continue their journey. We are honored to present this recognition to Mr. Fernandez. “

The HPRA National Bravo Awards recognize the communication industry’s finest campaigns across several categories including technology, sports, digital, non-profit and integrated marketing communications among others. In total, 15 categories will be awarded.

2015 marks an important year for the organization. Not only will the HPRA BRAVO Awards be celebrating it’s first year in New York City, but the first National Scholarship will also be awarded to a deserving student pursuing education in the PR, Marketing or Advertising fields. This initiative complements longstanding scholarship programs by several of HPRA local chapters.

The HPRA National Bravo Awards were made possible by the generous contributions of Platinum Patrons: Time Warner Cable and Coca-Cola, Silver Patron: Moet Hennessy USA, and Bronze Patrons: Delta Air Lines, Ogilvy Public Relations, PR Newswire, Toyota and UnitedHealthcare.

To purchase event tickets for the 2015 HPRA National Bravo Awards, please visit http://www.hpra-usa.org/second-annual-hpra-national-bravo-awards-gala-tickets/.

For additional information regarding the Hispanic Public Relations association, please visit http://www.hpra-usa.org.

Dr. Paul Jarris Named Senior Vice President and Deputy Medical Officer of March of Dimes Foundation

October 2, 2015

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Paul E. Jarris, MD, MBA, a nationally known expert in national healthcare policy, clinical quality initiatives, disease prevention and wellness, among other areas, has been named Senior Vice President, Maternal and Child Health Program Impact and Deputy Medical Officer at the March of Dimes, effective January 25, 2016.

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Dr. Jarris, currently Executive Director of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), will lead a new department at the March of Dimes called Maternal and Child Health Program Impact, and will have overall responsibility for the March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign, which seeks to reduce the rate of preterm birth, the number one cause of death among babies in the United States.

“As a thought leader on public health with a particular interest in children’s health, Dr. Jarris will advance the March of Dimes mission and continue our lifesaving work to prevent premature birth,” said Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes. “He has been a champion for high quality programs and policies that effect real change to improve the health of moms and babies.”

“I am excited to be joining the March of Dimes, an organization that has had as great an impact on public health as any organization in this country and around the world,” says Dr. Jarris. “Some of my most gratifying work at ASTHO were the partnerships we were able to build between state health agencies and the March of Dimes, and I look forward to continuing this work. We have already made tremendous gains, and now is the time to seize that momentum and ensure that all moms and babies have the best chance possible for a healthy start to life.”

Dr. Jarris has a distinguished career spanning 20 years leading policy and care initiatives to improve public health at the local, state and national levels. One of his many achievements at ASTHO was partnering with the March of Dimes to challenge all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to lower their preterm birth rates.

Prior to his role at ASTHO, Dr. Jarris served as Commissioner of Health for the State of Vermont, where he led healthcare policy matters and championed new public health initiatives, addressing access to care, prevention, and the factors that impact population health. In addition, he has held a number of health insurance executive-level positions, including President and CEO of Vermont Permanente Medical Group. Throughout his career, Dr. Jarris has received numerous prestigious award and honors, and has served as a member of many health-related boards and committees.

Dr. Jarris received his BA from the University of Vermont, his MD at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and an MBA from the University of Washington.

The March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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