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SunEdison Completes 6 Megawatt Solar Power Plant for Lakeland Electric in Lakeland, Florida

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SunEdison Completes 6 Megawatt Solar Power Plant for Lakeland Electric in Lakeland, Florida


BELMONT, California, Aug. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy development company, today announced that it has completed construction of a 6 megawatt (MW) AC solar power plant that will supply electricity to Lakeland Electric, the third largest public power utility in the State of Florida, through a 25-year power purchase agreement.

The Bella Vista solar power plant is expected to generate approximately 14 gigawatt-hours of electricity each year, enough to power more than 1,300 homes and avoid the emission of 21 million pounds of carbon dioxide, the equivalent to removing more than 2,000 cars from the road.

In addition to the 6 MW Bella Vista solar power plant, SunEdison has completed three other projects for Lakeland Electric and is developing two more. The total solar power capacity of the portfolio under the Master Agreement is expected to be 24 MW.

“Lakeland Electric is a forward thinking, pragmatic utility company,” said Paul Gaynor, SunEdison’s executive vice president of the Americas and EMEA. “With the Bella Vista solar project, and two other projects that are currently being developed, Lakeland and its customers will have access to clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy for years to come. By the end of the first quarter of 2016, we expect to have finished all six projects for Lakeland Electric, completing their 24 MW solar portfolio.”

“SunEdison has consistently been a leader in renewable energy development,” said Joel Ivy, Lakeland Electric’s general manager. “Our customers told us they wanted renewable energy and our partnership with SunEdison ensures this happens on time and on budget. We are excited to expand our portfolio with clean, reliable renewable energy, which will enable us to give our customers predictably priced low-cost electricity for years to come.”

The completion of the solar power plant was commemorated with a ribbon cutting ceremony, attended by City of Lakeland Commissioner and Mayor Pro Temp Phillip Walker, City of Lakeland City Manager Doug Thomas, Lakeland Electric General Manager Joel Ivy, Lakeland Electric Alternative Energy Coordinator Jeff Curry, and SunEdison Senior Manager Frances Yuhas. 

TerraForm Power, Inc. (Nasdaq: TERP), a global owner and operator of clean energy power plants, acquired this project upon completion from its Call Right Projects list.

Operation and maintenance of the solar system will be performed by SunEdison Services, which provides global 24/7 asset management, monitoring and reporting services.

About SunEdison 
SunEdison is the world’s largest renewable energy development company and is transforming the way energy is generated, distributed, and owned around the globe. The company develops, finances, installs, owns and operates renewable power plants, delivering predictably priced electricity to its residential, commercial, government and utility customers. SunEdison is one of the world’s largest renewable energy asset managers and provides customers with asset management, operations and maintenance, monitoring and reporting services. Corporate headquarters are in the United States with additional offices and technology manufacturing around the world. SunEdison’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SUNE.” To learn more visit www.sunedison.com.

About Lakeland Electric
Lakeland Electric is the third largest public power utility in the State of Florida serving over 120,000 customers with production capability of over 1100 Megawatts. Lakeland Electric has been investing in solar projects for over 20 years. Their dedication to funding cleaner energy sources is evident in their commission of their third, large scale solar array, Bella Vista.  From LED streetlights to a solar hot water heating program, Lakeland Electric is proud of their long standing traditions and pursuit of excellence. Through 2016, they intend to commission two additional large scale solar farms, bringing their alternative energy portfolio to around 3% of their summer energy needs.

Forward Looking Statements
This communication may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements involve estimates, expectations, projections, goals, assumptions, known and unknown risks, and uncertainties and typically include words or variation of words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “seek,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “goal,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “objective,” “forecast,” “target,” “potential,” “continue,” “would,” “will,” “should,” “could,” or “may” or other comparable terms and phrases. All statements that address operating performance, events, or developments that SunEdison expects or anticipates will occur in the future are forward-looking statements. They may include estimates of expected cash available for distribution (CAFD), earnings, revenues, capital expenditures, liquidity, capital structure, future growth, and other financial performance items (including future dividends per share), descriptions of management’s plans or objectives for future operations, products, or services, or descriptions of assumptions underlying any of the above. Forward-looking statements provide SunEdison’s current expectations or predictions of future conditions, events or results and speak only as of the date they are made.  Although SunEdison believes its expectations and assumptions are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations and assumptions will prove to have been correct and actual results may vary materially.

By their nature, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, a variety of economic, competitive and regulatory factors, many of which are beyond SunEdison’s control and are described in SunEdison’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, as well as additional factors it may describe from time to time in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and, consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties.

SunEdison disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions, factors, or expectations, new information, data, or methods, future events, or other changes, except as required by law.

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2016 Accord Raises its Game with Dynamic Styling, Chassis and Body Upgrades, Available Honda Sensing™, plus Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

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2016 Accord Raises its Game with Dynamic Styling, Chassis and Body Upgrades, Available Honda Sensing™, plus Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™





2016 Accord Raises its Game with Dynamic Styling, Chassis and Body Upgrades, Available Honda Sensing™, plus Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

– Sporty and sophisticated new styling with expanded use of LED lighting

– New 7-inch Display Audio offered with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

– First application of 19-inch wheels on Accord

– Newly available 60/40-split and folding rear seat, heated rear seats, rain-sensing wipers, and parking sensors

– New line-topping Touring trim for Accord Coupe


TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The always popular, benchmark-setting Honda Accord, retail car buyers’ most popular choice in 2013 and again in 20141, receives a major mid-model cycle refresh for the 2016 model year. With dynamic new styling, a revised and upgraded body and chassis, and Honda’s first-ever application of available Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, the 2016 Accord Sedan goes on sale tomorrow with the Accord Coupe following on August 26. The Accord also benefits from the addition of Honda Sensing™, among the most comprehensive suites of safety and driver-assistive technologies ever offered in the midsize car class, along with a host of available new features and technologies, including HD Radio, heated rear seats, front and rear parking sensors and more. For model year 2016 the Accord Coupe also gets a new top-of-the-line Touring trim, while the Sedan in Sport trim and Touring versions of the Sedan and Coupe get the first-ever application of 19-inch alloy wheels on Accord.

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Representing a high value proposition, the 2016 Accord has a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)2 unchanged from the 2015 model for the Sedan LX and Coupe LX-S. The MSRP for the 2016 Accord Sedan LX with 6-speed manual transmission (6-MT) remains at $22,105 and $22,905 for the Sedan LX with continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Accord Coupe LX-S is also unchanged at $23,775 for the 6-MT and $24,625 for the CVT.

“The best is getting better with the launch of the redesigned 2016 Accord,” said Jeff Conrad, Senior Vice President of the Honda Division. “With more customer-relevant technology, an even more refined and sporty ride and top-class fuel economy and safety ratings, the 2016 redesign keeps Accord at the top of its class.”

Accord has been named 29 times to Car and Driver magazine’s coveted “10Best” list, more than any other automobile, and Accord is the top selling car in America to under-35-year-old car buyers4. The 2016 Accord, with its next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure and available Honda Sensing™ technology, received the highest available crash safety ratings from the U.S. government – a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the NHTSA – and targets a similar top rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the (IIHS (when equipped with available CMBS).

2016 Accord Sedan models equipped with a 4-cylinder i-VTEC engine and CVT get a 1-mpg bump in their highway EPA fuel economy ratings, to 37 mpg, due in part to the application of a lighter weight and re-sculpted all-aluminum hood, along with new aerodynamic elements and friction-reducing features.

2016 Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe Pricing and Fuel Economy Ratings

Accord Sedan Trim

Engine/
Transmission

MSRP2

EPA Ratings3

(city/highway/combined)

Accord LX

4-cyl/6MT

$22,105

23/34/27

4-cyl/CVT

$22,905

27/37/31

Accord LX with Honda Sensing

4-cyl/CVT

$23,905

27/37/31

Accord Sport

4-cyl/6MT

$24,165

23/34/27

4-cyl/CVT

$24,965

26/35/30

Accord Sport with Honda Sensing

4-cyl/CVT

$25,965

26/35/30

Accord EX

4-cyl/6MT

$25,480

23/34/27

4-cyl/CVT

$26,280

27/37/31

Accord EX with Honda Sensing

4-cyl/CVT

$27,280

27/37/31

Accord EX-L

4-cyl/CVT

$28,570

27/37/31

Accord EX-L Navi with Honda Sensing

4-cyl/CVT

$30,570

27/37/31

Accord EX-L

V-6/6AT

$30,645

21/34/26

Accord EX-L Navi with Honda Sensing

V-6/6AT

$32,645

21/34/26

Accord Touring

V-6/6AT

$34,580

21/34/26

Accord Coupe Trim

Engine/
Transmission

MSRP2

EPA Ratings3

(city/highway/combined)

Accord LX-S

4-cyl/6MT

$23,775

23/34/27

4-cyl/CVT

$24,625

26/35/30

Accord LX-S with Honda Sensing

4-cyl/CVT

$25,625

26/35/30

Accord EX

4-cyl/6MT

$25,900

23/34/27

4-cyl/CVT

$26,750

26/35/30

Accord EX with Honda Sensing

4-cyl/CVT

$27,750

26/35/30

Accord EX-L

4-cyl/CVT

$28,745

26/35/30

Accord EX-L Navi with Honda Sensing

4-cyl/CVT

$30,745

26/35/30

Accord EX-L

V-6/6MT

$30,925

18/28/22

V-6/6AT

$30,925

21/32/25

Accord EX-L Navi with Honda Sensing

V-6/6AT

$32,925

21/32/25

Accord Touring

V-6/6AT

$34,125

21/32/25

Exterior and Interior Design
Both the 2016 Accord Sedan and Coupe get a major facelift with sportier, more sophisticated styling, front and back. In front is a more sharply creased and intricately structured bumper fascia with outside edges that tuck into large side intakes containing new LED fog lights. On the Accord Sedan, a new aluminum hood with sharper character lines meets up with a brighter, more expressive front grille. In the rear, the Accord Sedan gets restyled LED taillights and a similarly aggressive rear bumper fascia redesign.

All Accord models feature restyled alloy wheels, while Accord Sedans in Sport and above grades get upsized wheels and tires. The Touring sedan also gets a new side-sill garnish and rear deck spoiler. Accord Coupe models also benefit from a more stylish and aggressive front and rear fascia and new grille design. The new styling is complemented by the expanded application of LED daytime running lights (Sport and above trims), LED taillights (all models) and LED fog lights (Sport and above).

The Accord also gets a revised exterior color palette, including a new Kona Coffee Metallic for the sedan (all trims) and Deep Blue Opal Metallic for the Coupe (all trims).

The 2016 Accord cabin also features new fabric and color schemes, depending on model and trim, including a new gloss black interior trim for the Accord Sedan LX and Sport and Coupe LX-S; new seat fabric and leather seat bolsters, and a carbon fiber-style instrumental panel garnish for the sedan in Sport trim; a new tri-coat seat fabric for the EX sedan; and new wood grain-style instrument panel garnish for the sedan in EX and above trims.

Body and Chassis Upgrades
The 2016 Accord’s sportier design is matched by its improved dynamic performance. Accord body rigidity is increased through the application of multiple body stiffeners, a sturdier rear bulkhead and a thicker front shock tower bar and is complimented by the application of new high-performance shock absorbers for all models, as well as a retuned electric power steering system. The aforementioned, all-aluminum hood on Accord Sedan not only provides updated character, but also improves both efficiency and dynamic performance.

Within the sedan lineup, the popular Accord Sport trim receives upgraded performance credentials courtesy of larger front brakes, upsized 19-inch wheels and tires and retuned Active Sound Control; while the line-topping Accord Touring (sedan and coupe) also benefits from the same larger front brakes and 19-inch wheels and tires, and for the first time is fitted with Amplitude Reactive Dampers and hydraulic subframe bushings that provide for a more supple ride. The Accord Coupe EX and Coupe EX-L also get 18-inch (+1 inch) wheels. This combination of new body and chassis features and engineering changes is designed to give each Accord model a more clearly defined and distinctive dynamic feeling within the lineup.

The Accord also gets new Straight Driving Assist technology that utilizes the Motion Adaptive Steering system to help reduce the driver’s workload when driving on a crowned or canted road surface by providing an automatic counter-steering force.

Honda Sensing
All 2016 Accords can also now be equipped with Honda Sensing™, among the most comprehensive suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies in the class. Honda Sensing™ includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS) with Forward Collision Warning, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS) and Adaptive Cruise Control, and is available as a standalone option on all trims with the exception of Touring, where Honda Sensing™ is included as standard equipment.

Also, all 2016 Accords feature a standard Multi-Angle Rearview Camera and Expanded View Driver’s Mirror and, for the first time on Touring trim models, new auto high-beam headlights that enhance nighttime visibility and driving convenience by defaulting to the high-beam setting and automatically switching to low beams when an oncoming vehicle is detected.

Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
The Accord audio and digital experience is also significantly upgraded with the available application of a 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen interface featuring one of the first volume production applications of both Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, plus available HondaLink Assist (e911) and HD Radio. The intuitive and easy-to-use capacitive touchscreen lets users swipe, tap and pinch – just like on a tablet or smartphone – to control the vehicle’s audio system, display settings and other advanced features.

Accord Sedan and Coupe EX and above models incorporate Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, offering a multitude of new functions and features, including smartphone-linked navigation, audio streaming, voice-controlled SMS text messaging and more. The new larger 7-inch touchscreen is paired with an upper 7.7-inch high-resolution Intelligent Multi-information Display (i-MID) screen with steering wheel-mounted controls. The i-MID can display audio settings, turn-by-turn directions, time and trip information, LaneWatch and Rearview Camera displays, incoming calls, SMS text messages, and parking sensor alerts.

Upgraded Features
The Accord value proposition is also bolstered by new standard and available features: Accord EX and above trims (Sedan and Coupe) with automatic transmission get remote engine start, 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen and HD radio. SiriusXM satellite radio and Homelink remote, previously on EX-L and Touring, are now standard on EX and above trims. Sport and above trims in the sedan lineup also get a new 60/40 split and folding rear seat, previously a one-piece folding design. The Accord Coupe EX adds a 10-way power driver’s seat (previously 4-way with manual height adjustment), while the Coupe EX-L adds a two-position driver’s seat memory function. The Accord Sedan in Touring trim gets heated rear seats, front and rear parking sensors and new rain-sensing windshield wipers.

Advanced Powertrains
The Accord Sedan and Coupe are offered with two advanced Honda engines: a direct-injected (DI) 2.4-liter inline i-VTEC™ 4-cylinder and a 3.5-liter VTEC™ V-6 that is the most powerful engine offered in a Honda sedan to date. Available transmissions include a sporty and fuel-efficient CVT for the 4-cylinder engines, unique 6-speed manuals for the 4-cylinder and V-6 engines, and a 6-speed automatic for V-6 models.

About Honda
Honda offers a complete lineup of Honda cars, trucks and service through a network of more than 1,000 Honda dealerships within the United States. Eight Honda auto plants in North America, including four in the U.S., have the capacity to produce 1.92 million automobiles each year4. In 2014, more than 97 percent of the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the U.S. were produced in North America.

1 Based on IHS Automotive U.S. new vehicle retail registrations for CY2013 and 2014 among all car models
2 MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) excluding tax, license, registration, $820 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
3 Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
4 Honda products are produced using domestic and globally sourced parts.


Beverly Hills Group Announces Engagement of International Business Services Conglomerate BDO

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Beverly Hills Group Inc. (OTC: BHGI) announces that the international accounting network of BDO Castillo Miranda has been retained to conduct a GAAP audit of Beverly Hills Group’s recent acquisitions in Mexico.  Those acquisitions include established corporations with ongoing operations in the fields of retail convenience stores, wholesale distribution, construction, real estate development, banking and financial services, with a combined reported 2014 gross sales of USD $4.75 million and Real Estate assets estimated at USD $35 million.  The contractual arrangement with BDO Castillo Miranda will include auditing and confirming the reported sales and assets of each of the acquisitions.

Beverly Hills Group is extremely pleased that it is progressing so rapidly in auditing, confirming and incorporating its recent multiple acquisitions in Mexico.  With the retaining of the international power-house BDO Castillo Miranda, a member in good standing of BDO International, to perform an in-depth audit to GAAP standards, Beverly Hills Group is adding confirmed assets to its portfolio while increasing shareholder value.  The Company is looking forward to announcing further developments as it moves forward with its strategic international movement into the ever-growing Latin American marketplace.”

ABOUT BDO INTERNATIONAL

BDO Castillo Miranda, established in 1943, is a member firm of BDO International, the world’s fifth largest accounting network, with 1,328 offices in 152 countries. BDO had 2014 revenue of more than 7.02 billion dollars. They provide a strong presence in Mexico, professional auditing services, Tax Advisory, Financial Control (outsourcing), Risk Consulting, Corporate finance;  Information Technology and Foreign Trade and Customs.  BDO was founded in 1963 as a result of the merger of firms from the United Kingdom, Holland, Germany, United States and Canada.  

ABOUT BEVERLY HILLS GROUP

Beverly Hills Group Inc. is a multi-faceted  company with current diverse investments in Mexico, including retail convenience stores, wholesale distribution, construction, real estate development, banking and financial services.  Its objective is to grow through strategic acquisitions, focusing first on the increasing consumer awareness and demand in the Mexican and Latin American markets.  Once these strategic acquisitions are procured and integrated into the long term objectives of the company, Beverly Hills Group will provide investment capital, preeminent modern business practices and best-in-class management to cultivate and mature these companies to their greatest potential.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release may contain a number of forward-looking statements. Words, and variations of words such as “expect,” “goals,” “plans,” “believe,” “continue,” “may,” “will,” and similar expressions are intended to identify our forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, our expectation for growth, benefits from brand-building, cost savings, and margins.

These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many beyond our control, which could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in our forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, continued volatility of, and sharp increase in, costs, pricing, external actions, increased competition, risks from operating internationally, continued consumer weakness, weakness in economic conditions and tax law changes.

 


Neighbors Emergency Center Opens New Location in El Paso, TX

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Neighbors Emergency Center Opens New Location in El Paso, TX


PEARLAND, Texas, Aug. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Neighbors Emergency Center announces today the opening of its new El Paso, Texas center. The emergency center location will be open to receive patients at 6:00 pm MDT on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. The new 24 hour freestanding emergency center hosted a VIP Reception on Friday, August 14, 2015 and a public Grand Opening celebration on Saturday, August 15, 2015. The El Paso emergency center is located at 1540 N. Zaragoza Road, El Paso, TX and can be contacted by phone at 915-855-6096. Or visit the Neighbors Emergency Center website at www.nec24.com.

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The grand opening was celebrated by an official ribbon cutting and party hosted for local physicians, VIPs and Neighbors Emergency Center employees. Neighbors Emergency Center will open a second El Paso emergency center in November at the intersection of Edgemere Blvd and Joe Battle Blvd.

This newest center is the twelfth emergency center location for Neighbors Emergency Center. Bruce McVeigh, MS, MA, Chief Operating Officer said, “Neighbors’ redefined freestanding emergency centers provide the same level of access and services as a hospital-based emergency room. This location increases the availability of quality, patient-centered emergency care in the El Paso metro area.”

The Neighbors Emergency Center freestanding emergency rooms have been voted “The Best ER” in Baytown, TX; Pearland, TX; and Kingwood, TX and one of Houston’s Top Workplaces.

Neighbors Emergency Center has plans to open additional centers in 2015, including locations in Port Arthur, Midland, and Texas City.

About Neighbors Emergency Center:

Neighbors Emergency Center has redefined the emergency room experience with short wait times, board certified ER physicians, and private, relaxing exam rooms for adults and children. Neighbors makes going to the emergency room more convenient and less stressful.

Neighbors Emergency Center’s philosophy is that the best medical care begins with patient centered efforts, which includes personalized care plans and physicians who take the time to answer each and every question.


Coverage 101: Minor Steps Can Prevent Major Headaches When Insuring College Students’ Possessions Away From Home

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NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Before your college student heads off to campus, it is a good idea to review your insurance policies to make sure their personal possessions are adequately covered, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).

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The I.I.I. recommends starting with the following steps:

  1. Contact Your Insurance Professional
    Find out how much coverage your homeowners or renters insurance policy will provide for your child’s personal possessions if they are living in a dorm.

    Are they planning to live off-campus? Then look into purchasing a renters insurance policy.

  2. Create a ‘College Inventory’
    Compile a list of items the student plans to bring to school, along with the estimated value. Having an up-to-date inventory can facilitate the claims filing process in the event of theft, fire or other types of disasters. If you are using the I.I.I.’s free home inventory tool, available at KnowYourStuff.org, it will allow you to easily create a separate list of items that are being moved to the student’s dorm room or apartment.

Most homeowners and renters policies include protection for a college student’s personal possessions (e.g., a TV, clothing and furniture) away from home, if they live on-campus.  Some policies may limit the amount of coverage to 10 percent of the total amount of the policy’s overall coverage for personal possessions. The terms of the coverage would be the same as for the primary home or renters policy, providing protection from perils such as theft or fire—and like a traditional home insurance policy, mishaps such as spilling coffee on a computer are not included!

Items such as jewelry, expensive sports equipment and musical instruments may be subject to dollar limits under standard homeowners and renters policies. If your child is planning on playing a sport or participating in an orchestra they may need additional coverage to protect their equipment or instruments, so consider acquiring a floater or endorsement. These stand-alone insurance policies provide both higher amounts and broader coverage—for instance “mysterious disappearance,” which means that even if the item is simply lost, you may be able to file a claim. It may be best, however, to leave expensive jewelry at home or store it in a safe deposit box for safe keeping.

Other Coverages to Consider

  • Auto Insurance: If the student has been driving the family car and will now be away at college (at least 100 miles from home) let your insurance company know. You may be eligible for a discount on your auto insurance. Many auto insurers also give a discount to students who maintain good grades at school, usually at least a 3.0 grade point average. And if the student is taking a car away to school, be sure to let your insurance company know that the vehicle will now be kept in another location. 
  • Tuition Insurance: This coverage refunds a portion of semester tuition and on-campus room and board when a student withdraws at any time during a semester due to a covered medical reason, including emotional, nervous or mental disorders or the death of the student.

RELATED LINKS

Video: Test Your Insurance IQ: College Students 
Consumer Information: Homeowners and Renters Insurance

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Scrumptious Honey Makes Anytime Grilling Sweet And Memorable

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Scrumptious Honey Makes Anytime Grilling Sweet And Memorable


Chef Michell Sanchez creates a selection of sweet & savory dishes


to share with family and friends on behalf of the National Honey Board


FIRESTONE, Colo., Aug. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With the summer barbecuing season quickly coming to a close, families throughout the country are trying to enjoy every last good meal they can outdoors and on the grill. To help cooks add an irresistibly sweet note to any grilled entrée, side or even dessert, the National Honey Board has partnered with award-winning grilling expert, restauranteur and bilingual TV personality, Chef Michell Sanchez, to offer his best honey-inspired recipes and grilling tips to make end of summer barbecues flavorfully impressive and memorable. 

Using only the freshest high-quality proteins, fruits and vegetables at his restaurant, Latin House Grill in Miami, Sanchez creates unforgettable mouthwatering meals using nature’s golden sweetener as an emulsifier in sauces and glazes over an open flame. For this campaign, he kicks up his grilling creations to new heights by balancing all his recipes with honey’s unique flavor profile, either alone or combined with other natural ingredients, in both sweet and savory offerings.

“My usage of honey on the grill goes far back into my childhood,” shared Sanchez, whose uncle is a local honey bottler in South Florida. “It’s a quick and easy natural addition for any marinade or glaze. It not only creates a contrast of flavors over an open fire, but it also adds and locks in moisture when used on meat. The distinct taste and crunchiness that honey creates as it caramelizes will leave your guests craving more.” 

Primarily thought of only as sweetener, Sanchez noted that honey’s culinary versatility is endless, boosting the flavor in any recipe. Paired with his creativity in the kitchen and love for grilling, Sanchez shares his favorite naturally sweetened dishes exclusively available on www.mielpura.org, as well as on his social media platforms. Among Sanchez’s succulent grilled creations are:

Grilled Tiger Shrimp with Mango-Habanero-Honey & Papaya Slaw

Serves 2-4

Ingredients:
1 lb large Tiger shrimp, about 16-20 shrimp
2 tbsp honey
2 whole mangos, peeled and cubed for puree
1 orange Habanero pepper
1 green papaya
2 limes
Salt to taste

Directions:
Clean, devein and slightly butterfly shrimp, leaving shell and tails on, cover in bowl and set in refrigerator. Using a blender add honey, mango, Habanero, and a squeeze of lime. Blend for 2 minutes adding a pinch of salt and blending for 1 minute more. Preheat grill to 350 degrees. Using a mandolin with teeth, shred papaya and toss with spoonful of honey, lime juice from 1 lime and add salt to taste. Cover and set aside. Wipe grill with vegetable oil on a clean cloth and place shrimp on grill for 3 minutes each side. Remove from grill and serve over fresh papaya slaw.

Honey Glazed Grilled Fruit Salad

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:
1 large watermelon
1 pineapple
1 Honeydew melon
8 Mission figs
1 cup orange juice
1 cup honey
2 limes
Pinch of salt
Chile fruit seasoning
Wooden skewers, soaked in water

Directions:
Peel and slice watermelon, pineapple and Honeydew into 1 inch chunks and figs in half.  Preheat grill to medium heat and wipe grill with halved lime. Place cut fruit into large mixing bowl, and pour orange juice over and toss with a pinch of salt. Assemble fruit into kabobs by piercing it through the soaked skewer and stacking the fruit, alternating as you go. Leave at least 2 inches of space on blunt end of the skewer to handle kabob safely while grilling.  Place fruit on hot grill, turning on each side every three minutes. Remove from grill and drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chile fruit seasoning.  Serve warm on the skewer.

To optimize the outdoor cooking experience, Sanchez also shares his best tips when marinating and grilling with honey on www.mielpura.org to make the experience lip-smacking and flawless, from start to finish. All honey grilling recipes and tips are available at www.mielpura.org.

About Chef Michell Sanchez
Born in Havana, Cuba, Chef Michell Sanchez has grown up in the kitchen, learning about the deep connection between family and food. Sanchez’s rich family history in both the restaurant and honey industry made a huge impact on his life, beckoning him to launch his own culinary venture as the owner and Executive Chef of Latin House Grill in Miami. Priding himself in presenting authentic food filled with lots of passion and zest, Sanchez has garnered local and world praise. He has been a featured guest on numerous morning shows and on the Food Network’s “Chopped” and “Diners, Drive Ins and Dives.” His team has also attained countless awards including the South Beach Food and Wine Festival’s “Burger Bash,” hosted by celebrity chef Rachael Ray.

About the National Honey Board
The National Honey Board is an industry-funded agriculture promotion group that works to educate consumers about the benefits and uses for honey and honey products through research, marketing and promotional programs. For more info, visit www.mielpura.org.

 

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New Book Details Successful Program To Prevent Preterm Birth

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New Book Details Successful Program To Prevent Preterm Birth


WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Details of a program that successfully reduced preterm birth are available for health care professionals in a new book from the March of Dimes.

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Thousands more babies were born full-term in Kentucky after the Healthy Babies Are Worth the Wait® program successfully was piloted there. The program, which was aimed at preventing preterm birth and giving women the information they need to make healthy decisions during pregnancy, now has been expanded to other states. Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait®: A Collaborative Partnership to Reduce Preterm Births in Kentucky Through Community-Based Interventions, 2007-2009, describes this innovative initiative, developed by the March of Dimes and the Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Institute (now Johnson & Johnson Corporate Contributions) to respond to an alarming rise in the preterm birth rate in the United States that peaked in 2006.

Data published in the book demonstrate that HBWW achieved a statistically significant reduction in preterm birth rates over 60 months, not only in the intervention sites in Kentucky but also in the comparison sites and the remainder of that state. It provided evidence for an effective program that is now being applied in other communities, including Kentucky, Kansas, New Jersey, New York, and Texas.

“We’re honored to be part of the creation of Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait, which adopts a comprehensive community-based approach to prevent preterm birth,” says Joy Marini, Executive Director at Johnson & Johnson, “Mothers and children are the heart of Johnson & Johnson.  The success of this program has inspired us to continue efforts in preterm birth prevention and care around the world, including support of the expansion of Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait in the US.”

The book can be purchased online at http://www.elsevier.com/books. 

Today, the preterm birth rate in the U.S. has fallen to 9.6 percent. However, preterm birth still affects 380,000 babies – or 1 in 10 – each year, and is the number one killer of newborns.

“To give every baby a healthy start in life, we must increase best practices in preconception and pregnancy care, and promote community-based programs such as Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait,” says Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes.

Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait programs include consumer and professional education, public health interventions that augment existing public health services, and clinical interventions in the preconception and prenatal periods. The program seeks not only to decrease preterm births but also to change the attitudes and behaviors of providers and consumers regarding risk factors for “preventable” preterm birth.

Caring for the world, one person at a time, Johnson & Johnson has envisioned a world in which women and children are healthy and thrive.  This belief, grounded in our Credo responsibility to communities around the world, has inspired our decades – long commitment to the health and well – being of women and children. Working with our partners, we bring health care expertise and assets to help achieve life–changing, long – term improvements that help people and communities to attain their greatest potential.

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 Twitter.

 


Iowa Teacher who Lost 60 lbs. Eating McDonald’s Documents His Experiment in New Documentary “540 Meals: Choices Make the Difference”

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Iowa Teacher who Lost 60 lbs. Eating McDonald’s Documents His Experiment in New Documentary “540 Meals: Choices Make the Difference” 


John Cisna Shares His Story with Local Educators and Community Leaders


NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, John Cisna, the Iowa high-school teacher who lost 60 pounds eating only McDonald’s food for six months, met with educators, media and community leaders to share details of his story and documentary, “540 Meals: Choices Make the Difference.”  His 20-minute film documents the experiment that Cisna conducted, independent of McDonald’s, to teach his sophomore students the importance of choices in their lives. The documentary about Cisna, who now serves as an official McDonald’s brand ambassador, is available for high school educators looking for information to demonstrate the importance of balanced food choices.  For more information, New York Tri-State area educators can contact their local McDonald’s restaurant owner or visit www.mcdonaldsnytristate.com.

The film, “540 Meals: Choices Make the Difference,” documents Cisna’s journey and can be used in the classroom to help students learn that balance and choice can be applied anywhere, whether it be at a fast food restaurant or at the grocery store or in the high school cafeteria.

“We understand that there is a lot of information out there that fuels the common misperception that McDonald’s has limited food and beverage choices that can be part of a balanced meal.  We are excited that John Cisna is sharing his story that addresses it isn’t where you eat, but what and how much that matters as well as how much you exercise,” said Paul Hendel, McDonald’s restaurant owner.  “We believe it’s important that consumers, including students, have all the information needed in order to make balanced food choices, whether eating in our restaurants, or elsewhere.”

When the local McDonald’s restaurant learned of the experiment, the franchisee provided Cisna with meals for free.  During the experiment, Cisna’s students thoughtfully planned a daily menu for Cisna using nutrition information available on the McDonald’s web site to ensure he made choices consistent with his diet and lifestyle needs, specifically:

  • Students ensured that each day, Cisna stayed within a 2,000 calorie limit
  • Students tracked Cisna’s daily intake of 15 key nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins and fat
  • Cisna incorporated regular exercise, and began walking at least 45 minutes 4-5 days a week

After eating 540 carefully planned meals from McDonald’s, Cisna lost 60 pounds, improved his blood pressure and decreased his cholesterol, demonstrating how making balanced meal choices and incorporating regular exercise can help achieve your goals.

“We do not recommend that anyone eat every meal at one restaurant every day for an extended period.  No one is suggesting that eating at McDonald’s will result in any health benefit.  Rather, John’s story is about making informed and balanced choices no matter where you chose to eat,” added Hendel.

McDonald’s New York Tri-State Area

McDonald’s is one of the world’s best-known brands and is a global leader in food service. There are more than 600 McDonald’s restaurants, owned by over 100 franchisees, located throughout the New York Tri-State Area, New Jersey, and Fairfield County in Connecticut.  Visit www.mcdonaldsnytristate.com or follow us on Twitter @McDNYTriState for information about other McDonald’s area program.  For additional information visit www.sabiasquemcdny.com a program focused on sharing facts about McDonald’s good food.


Shorter Women Have Shorter Pregnancies

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Shorter Women Have Shorter Pregnancies

March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center – Ohio Collaborative Investigates Mothers’ Height and Risk for Preterm Birth


WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Shorter mothers have shorter pregnancies, smaller babies, and higher risk for a preterm birth. New research has found that a mother’s height directly influences her risk for preterm birth. 

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Investigators at the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center Ohio Collaborative looked at 3,485 Nordic women and their babies, and found that maternal height, which is determined by genetic factors, helped shape the fetal environment, influencing the length of pregnancy and frequency of prematurity. In contrast, birth length and birth weight are mainly influenced by transmitted genes.

Preterm birth is the number one killer of newborns in the United States and serious gaps exist between racial and ethnic groups. More than 450,000 babies are born too soon in the U.S. and the national preterm birth rate is worse than many other high-resource countries, the March of Dimes says. Worldwide, 15 million babies are born preterm, and more than one million die due to complications of an early birth. Babies who survive an early birth face serious and lifelong health problems, including breathing problems, jaundice, vision loss, cerebral palsy and intellectual delays.

“A major goal of the nationwide network of March of Dimes prematurity research centers is identifying genes that govern fetal growth and length of pregnancy. That a woman’s height influences gestational length, independent of the genes she passes on that determine fetal size, is a major finding by our research networks, and the first of what we expect to be many genetic contributions,” said Joe Leigh Simpson, MD, March of Dimes senior vice president for Research and Global Programs.

“The innovative, team-based model of our prematurity research centers is critical to understanding the unknown causes of preterm birth. This new finding adds one small piece toward solving the much larger puzzle of preterm birth,” says Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes.

The March of Dimes is raising $75 million to support its five prematurity research centers. These unique, transdisciplinary centers bring together the brightest minds from many diverse disciplines — geneticists, molecular biologists, epidemiologists, engineers, computer scientists, and others — to work together to find answers to prevent premature birth. In addition to the Ohio Collaborative, the March of Dimes has established research centers at Stanford University School of Medicine in California, at the University of Pennsylvania, at Washington University in St. Louis, and at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University and Duke University.

“Our finding shows that a mother’s height has a direct impact on how long her pregnancy lasts,” said Louis Muglia, MD, PhD, the primary investigator of the Ohio Collaborative, and co-director of the Perinatal Institute at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. “The explanation for why this happens is unclear but could depend not only on unknown genes but also on woman’s lifetime of nutrition and her environment.”

The research paper, “Assessing the Causal Relationship of Maternal Height on Birth Size and Gestational Age at Birth: A Mendelian Randomization Analysis,” was published online Aug. 18 by PLoS Medicine.

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


HITN Teams Up with KIDS FIRST! to offer the inaugural Film Critics Summer Boot Camp

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HITN Teams Up with KIDS FIRST! to offer the inaugural Film Critics Summer Boot Camp


BROOKLYN, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) the first Hispanic Public Television Network in the US has partnered with KIDS FIRST! to offer kids in New York City the opportunity to participate in the KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Boot Camp at HITN’s Brooklyn headquarters.

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KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Boot Camp hosts children between the ages of 10-15 and embarks each child in the world of film. Instructed by leading producers, directors and filmmakers, these select children have the chance to become red carpet film critics through this unique star-making instructional program.

As part of the program, HITN awarded three scholarships to children in the Brooklyn, NY community. The attendees learned a variety of behind-the-scenes skills of the film industry as they watched and critiqued the latest films, wrote reviews, and developed on-camera reporting and interview techniques. In addition, each child had the opportunity to work in front of the camera at HITN’s studios.

“HITN continues its commitment with education and we work with organizations like KIDS FIRST! to provide unique educational experiences to the community, we are pleased to have hosted KIDS FIRST! and look forward to continue working with this great organization in the future,” said HITN CEO, Mike Nieves.

“All of us at KIDS FIRST! are so appreciative of the support from HITN to make this camp a success. From providing scholarships to creating imaginative activities to assisting in coaching the kids throughout the week, the HITN staff always rose to the occasion. These students all came away with a new respect for what it takes to present on camera and to put their thoughts into words that others can understand,” said Ranny Levy – Founder and President KIDS FIRST! / Coalition for Quality Children’s Media.

For more information about the camp and scholarships, go to http://www.kidsfirst.org To find HITN in your community go to http://www.hitn.org/en/where-to-find-hitn

About The Hispanic Information and Telecommunication Network (HITN, Inc) http://www.hitn.org/en/about-us

About KIDS First http://www.kidsfirst.org/about-us/

WHAT: HITN Teams Up with KIDS FIRST! to offer the inaugural Film Critics Summer Boot Camp

WHEN: It happened the week of August 3-9, 2015

WHERE: HITN studios in Brooklyn, New York.
To view your local cable and satellite listings for details visit:
http://www.hitn.tv/donde-ver-hitn


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