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Long-Shot California Alcohol Tax Increase Bill – ABX2-18 – Gains Momentum & Support

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Long-Shot California Alcohol Tax Increase Bill – ABX2-18 – Gains Momentum & Support

“Cocktails for Healthy Outcomes Act” Would Raise $200 Million Annually for Developmental Disability Services & Health Programs


SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alcohol Justice is reporting today that public health and safety advocates are expressing support and admiration for Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla (D-Concord) who has introduced ABX2-18 – “Cocktails for Healthy Outcomes Act.”  The bill will place a dedicated 5-cents surtax on only “on-sale drinks containing distilled spirits.” It made it through the Public Health and Developmental Services Committee earlier in the week on a strong 9 to 4 vote. It is scheduled to be heard today Friday at the call of the Chair of the Second Extraordinary Session Finance Committee.

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“We support ABX2-18 because California loses over 10,000 lives each year due to alcohol-related causes while the public suffers more than $31.8 billion in annual costs from alcohol-related harm, of which the government burden is $13.7 billion,” stated Bruce Lee Livingston, Executive Director / CEO of Alcohol Justice. “We are hopeful that the new political will expressed in this bill to raise the cost of alcohol through new taxes will continue in the next legislative cycle.  Alcohol Justice would like to see a tax increase extended to all alcohol beverages to help compensate society for the costs of alcohol misuse and to marginally reduce problem drinking.”

As of this morning, the following organizations and individuals had registered support for the measure:

  • Alcohol Justice
  • The Arc of California
  • Association of Regional Center Agencies
  • California Medical Association
  • California Respite Association
  • California Society of Anesthesiologists
  • California Supported Living Network
  • Disability Rights California
  • East Bay Developmental Disabilities Legislative Coalition
  • Epilepsy California
  • Futures Explored, Inc.
  • John Gioia, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
  • Los Angeles Drug & Alcohol Policy Alliance (LADAPA)
  • Lutheran Office of Public Policy
  • National Down Syndrome Society
  • North Los Angeles County Regional Center
  • On My Own Independent Living Services
  • Regional Center of the East Bay
  • Rehabilitation Services of Northern California
  • Strategies to Empower People
  • TASH
  • United Cerebral Palsy California

“Predictably, Big Alcohol front groups like Wine Institute, The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, Beer Institute, and the California Restaurant Associationare opposed to the bill,” stated Michael Scippa, Director of Public Affairs for Alcohol Justice. “They would like to continue to profit at the expense of public health and safety.  The last time the state raised any alcohol tax was in 1992, when it went up a penny. Hopefully, ABX2-18 is signaling the sea change is coming.”

Raising the cost of tobacco products has been accepted as an effective and appropriate policy measure in helping to pay for Medicare and Medicaid bills for tobacco-related illnesses and to reduce tobacco use. This assumption is equally, if not more so, relevant to alcohol products. Although tobacco on its face kills more people annually, alcohol harms cost twice that of tobacco. Not only is California burdened with billions of dollars in alcohol-related harms, but also to add insult to injury, Big Alcohol does not pay any fees at the state level to mitigate or offset the exorbitant cost of its products, which is imposed on all Californians.

For more information on alcohol taxes and harm, and to use an alcohol tax calculator to, go to www.alcoholjustice.org.

CONTACT: Michael Scippa 415 548-0492 
Jorge Castillo 213 840-3336

 


Serie de las Americas Venezuela vs. Dominican Republic To Be Played At Marlins Park In November

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Serie de las Americas Venezuela vs. Dominican Republic To Be Played At Marlins Park In November


Tournament Will Present Leading Teams From the Winter Professional Baseball Leagues


MIAMI, Sept. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sports and Media Partners, LLC (SMP) and Marlins Park announced today the launch of Serie de las Américas, a first-ever baseball tournament that will have the leading teams from the professional Winter Baseball Leagues in Venezuela and the Dominican Republic facing off on November 21st and 22nd. These teams will play double-headers on each day that will be official games. This will be the first time in history that teams from the Caribbean Confederation play inter-league games in the United States. All games will be hosted at Marlins Park, home of the Miami Marlins and the 2017 MLB All Star Game.

“This Series will create an amazing showcase for Caribbean Baseball that will allow fans from the USA, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and throughout the Caribbean to enjoy their favorite teams at Marlins Park,” stated Lou Melendez, Managing Partner of SMP. “We envision all the countries that make up the Caribbean Confederation, including Puerto Rico and Mexico, at some time participating in games that will highlight the young talent that all of these countries desire to put on display for their fans throughout the world. I can see the day when Panama, Colombia, Nicaragua and Cuba join the Confederation providing fans with the opportunity to see the players from these countries.”

The Venezuelan teams that will compete in the first Serie de las Américas are the Navegantes del Magallanes and Cardenales de Lara, and the Dominicans will counter with the Tigres de Licey and Águilas Cibaeñas. The game schedule is as follows: Day One, Saturday, Nov. 21st, the two Venezuelan teams, Navegantes del Magallanes and the Cardenales de Lara will face off at 1 p.m., and at 6 p.m., the Tigres del Licey and the Águilas Cibaeñas will take center stage. On Day Two, Sunday, Nov. 22nd, the two losing teams will meet up at 2 p.m., and the winners will face off at 7 p.m. The victor of this match will be crowned as the Tournament Champion.

“We are extremely pleased to host the first Serie de las Americas event at Marlins Park, providing our local community the opportunity to see teams from the Dominican Republic and Venezuela,” said Claude Delorme, Miami Marlins Executive Vice President of Operations and Events. “This event looks to build off of the excitement and passion of fans at the World Baseball Classic in 2013. Fans can expect great baseball with incredible energy at our state-of-the-art facility.”

The games will be broadcast live in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia and Panama, and will be produced in English and Spanish. Game content will be distributed online as well at Latinobaseball.com.

Marlins Park is located at 501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125. Tickets for the series or for individual games can be bought at tickets.com or at the Marlins Park box office.

About Sports and Media Partners LLC 
Sports and Media Partners, LLC (SMP) is a company comprised of experienced baseball, event marketing, media and finance professionals which will produce these historic games and other sports programming – Louis Melendez, formerly with MLB as VP of International Baseball Operations and currently Senior Advisor to MLB, is the Managing Partner, and Ralph Paniagua, a pioneer in Hispanic Sports Marketing and the founder and publisher of LatinoBaseball.com.

About Marlins Park
Marlins Park is a state-of-the-art retractable roof ballpark located in the heart of Miami, on the historic Orange Bowl site. The ballpark features unobstructed views of Miami’s skyline made possible by six operable glass panels. Conceived as an abstraction of “water merging with land” symbolic of Miami’s coastal landscape, Marlins Park offers fans the most incredible baseball experience where beauty and baseball merge. Marlins Park is the first retractable roof structure in the world to earn LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Cal/OSHA Issues High Heat Advisory for California as Temperatures Soar

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Cal/OSHA Issues High Heat Advisory for California as Temperatures Soar


OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA is urging all employers throughout the entire state to protect their outdoor workers from heat illness. The National Weather Service has issued high heat advisories and excessive heat warnings for portions of Northern and Southern California. The increasing high pressure will result in very dry conditions with temperatures climbing to over 100 degrees inland.

“When temperatures rise to high, potentially dangerous levels, it’s imperative that outdoor workers are protected from heat illness,” said Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, known as Cal/OSHA, is a division of DIR.

Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when weather conditions exist that can cause heat illness, which can be life threatening. California’s heat regulation requires all employers with outdoor workers to protect outdoor workers by taking these basic steps:

  • Train all employees and supervisors about heat illness prevention.
  • Provide enough fresh water so that each employee can drink at least 1 quart, or four 8-ounce glasses, of water per hour, and encourage them to do so.
  • Provide access to shade and encourage employees to take a cool-down rest in the shade for at least 5 minutes. They should not wait until they feel sick to cool down.
  • Develop and implement written procedures for complying with the Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Standard.

“Workers can die when temperatures are elevated,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “Employers are responsible for ensuring their outdoor workers have enough shade, water, and rest to prevent heat illness. DIR and Cal/OSHA have resources available to help employers comply with the requirements.”

When temperatures reach 95 degrees, special “high heat” procedures are also required. These procedures include:

  • Observing workers for signs and symptoms of heat illness.
  • Providing close supervision of workers in their first 14 days of employment to   ensure acclimatization.
  • Having effective communication systems in place to be able to call for emergency assistance if necessary.

Cal/OSHA will inspect outdoor worksites in industries such as agriculture, construction, landscaping, and others throughout the heat season. Through partnerships with various employer and worker organizations in different industries, Cal/OSHA will also provide consultation, outreach and training on heat illness prevention.

Cal/OSHA’s award-winning heat illness prevention campaign, the first of its kind in the nation, includes enforcement of heat regulations as well as outreach and training for California’s employers and workers.

Online information on the heat illness prevention requirements and training materials can be obtained at Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness web page or the Water. Rest. Shade. campaign site. A Heat Illness Prevention e-tool is also available on Cal/OSHA’s website. Weather updates are provided by the National Weather Service.

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

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

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

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

 

 

 


Entravision Communications Corporation Partners with the NFL to Bring Sunday Night Games, Thanksgivings Games, and AFC Playoff Games to U.S. Latinos in Spanish

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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Entravision Communications Corporation (NYSE: EVC), a diversified media company serving Latino audiences and communities, and the National Football League today announced a three-year radio broadcasting agreement.  Under the agreement, Entravision will broadcast all NFL regular season Sunday night games, two Thanksgiving games, and all AFC Playoff games including Wild Card, Divisional and Championship games in Spanish during the 2015, 2016 and 2017 NFL seasons.  Following the 2016 playoffs, Entravision will also broadcast Super Bowl LI.  All games will be broadcast live on 15 Entravision radio stations in 13 markets across the United States and various Entravision Solutions Audio Radio Network stations.

Entravision will also produce and broadcast a one-hour weekly recap radio show prior to each Sunday night game. The agreement also includes weekly NFL coverage within Entravision’s local Univision affiliate news broadcasts, and a weekly thirty minute NFL recap television show on the LATV network starting with the 2016 football season.

Entravision game broadcasts of the 2015 NFL regular season will kick off on Sunday September 13th when the New York Giants face the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Coverage will begin at 8:15 PM ET with the pre-game followed by the live play-by-play of the game.

“This is a monumental agreement for Entravision and we are thrilled to provide our audiences with premiere NFL coverage.  U.S. Latinos are avid sports enthusiasts and a growing part of the NFL fan base,” said Jeffery Liberman, Chief Operating Officer of Entravision. “Entravision is proud to offer our advertisers this unique opportunity to connect with the NFL and our listeners.”

“We’re excited to begin this partnership with Entravision, and we look forward to expanding our offering of games and content to the U.S. Latino audience.  Entravision has a strong group of radio assets in key markets and will be a valuable addition to our distribution network,” said Jaime Weston, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Creative and Branding, NFL.

Entravision will bring more than 20 NFL games during the 2015 season to Spanish-language audiences on their owned and operated radio stations, including:

The NFL and Entravision partnership is dedicated to providing the best Spanish-language coverage for NFL Sunday night broadcasts. Entravision’s broadcasts will feature pre-game and play-by-play commentary, respectively, from:

  • Tony Nunez, the sports reporter for the nationally syndicated morning show, “Los Picudos por la Manana,” on the Tricolor Radio network.  Nunez has over 12 years of broadcast experience as an on-air personality, producer and sports reporter.
  • Erwin Higueros, originally a native of Oakland, CA, a 27-year veteran of Bay Area sports broadcasting and recipient of the Community Service Award from the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum in 2013. Higueros has done Spanish play-by-play for a number of sports teams including the Oakland A’s, Fresno State Bulldogs, San Francisco Giants, San Jose Sharks, Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers.

About The National Football League
The National Football League is America’s most popular sports league, comprised of 32 franchises that compete each year to win the Super Bowl, the world’s biggest annual sporting event. Founded in 1920, the NFL developed the model for the successful modern sports league, including extensive revenue sharing, competitive excellence, strong franchises across the board, and national distribution.

About Entravision Communications Corporation
Entravision Communications Corporation is a diversified media company with an integrated platform of solutions and services that includes television, radio, digital media and data analytics to reach Latino audiences across the United States and Latin America. Entravision has 58 primary television stations, including in 20 of the nation’s top 50 Latino markets, and is the largest affiliate group of both the top-ranked Univision television network and Univision’s UniMas network. Entravision also operates one of the nation’s largest groups of primarily Spanish-language radio stations, consisting of 49 owned and operated radio stations, and Entravision Solutions, a national sales representation and marketing organization specializing in Spanish-language media platforms and radio networks. Entravision also offers a variety of digital media platforms and services, including digital content, digital advertising platforms, including the #1-ranked online advertising platform in Hispanic reach, according to comScore Media Metrix®, and data analytics solutions designed to maximize the opportunity for advertisers and marketers to connect with the growing Latino consumer market. Entravision shares of Class A Common Stock are traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: EVC.


The milk life Somos Fuertes Campaign Announces The Latest Strength Ambassador, Contest Winner And Loving Mother, Nily Figueroa

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MIAMI, Sept. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With help from the Strength Ambassadors, the milk life Somos Fuertes campaign has been rallying Hispanics across the country and encouraging families everywhere to start their active days strong with a nutritious breakfast that includes milk, and its 9 essential nutrients including high quality protein. The campaign hosted a contest earlier this year in search for the next strength ambassador, asking everyone to show 'why they need strength'. Strong and loving mother, Nily Figueroa, was selected as the lucky grand prize winner which included free milk for a year, an annual membership to a local
gym, and ads in several top National Spanish magazines.

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"I am very excited to have been chosen as the grand prize winner for the Somos Fuertes contest. My daughter is my strength and inspiration. I strive to provide her the best I can. I know I am contributing to her strength by giving her milk. She already knows the nutrients and protein in milk help her stay strong," said Figueroa. Consumers everywhere were invited to join the rally and enter
the contest by sharing images with a caption directly on www.FuertesconLeche.com or uploading video and images with a caption using the #fuertesconleche hashtag on Twitter and Instagram for a chance to win!

The campaign, and its Strength Ambassadors, have also been visiting YMCA's across the U.S. to provide members with a fun day of active play and a nutritious meal that includes milk. Milk Life Lo Que Nos Hace Fuertes has donated to these programs to help keep these facilities available to families in hopes of helping them lead strong lives with milk. Somos Fuertes's Strength Ambassadors include Chilean actor, pilot and father, Cristian de la Fuente, father and reality changer, Jorge Narvaez, Prima Ballerinas, Lorena and Lorna Feijoo, and Chef and Owner of Eating House Miami, Giorgio Rapicavoli,
among others. The milk advocates share their personal stories of strength and how they have reached their individual accomplishments via several videos which can be found on www.FuertesconLeche.com.

For more information, recipes, tips, and much more on the importance of starting each and every day with a nutritious breakfast that includes milk for a good source of high quality protein, please visit www.FuertesconLeche.com.

About the milk life campaign

The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), Washington, D.C., is funded by the nation's milk companies, who are committed to increasing fluid milk consumption. The MilkPEP Board runs the milk life campaign, a multi-faceted campaign designed to educate consumers about the powerful nutritional benefits of milk – with 9 essential nutrients, including high-quality protein, in each 8 ounce glass. For more information, go to www.MilkLife.com. Lowe Campbell Ewald is creative agency for the milk life campaign – from America's milk companies. Commonground/MGS is the agency for the milk life Lo Que Nos Hace Fuertes campaign.

CONTACT:

Dionne de Vallois

305.444.4865

[email protected]

Santa’s Helper Kmart® Brings Back No Money Down Layaway; Introduces No Money Down Leasing

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Santa’s Helper Kmart® Brings Back No Money Down Layaway; Introduces No Money Down Leasing

Providing flexible payment options for thousands of holiday items and gifts


HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Kmart announced two payment options to help make it easier for shoppers to get everything on their Christmas gift list by planning and budgeting early. No Money Down Layaway is returning for its second year, and for the first time, Kmart is introducing No Money Down Leasing.  

The National Retail Federation found that more than 40 percent of Americans begin shopping for the holidays prior to October and of those, 60 percent shop early in order to spread their budgets*; that’s why Kmart has launched No Money Down Layaway and Leasing well-ahead of the holidays to make it simple to budget and spend wisely. 

“Yes, it’s ridiculously early to talk about the holidays – and we’re having fun with that fact in our new ad campaign, aptly titled ‘Ridiculous’ – but we know savvy Kmart shoppers are already making their Christmas lists, managing their budgets and looking for awesome options like No Money Down Layaway and Leasing to make it easier,” said Kelly Cook, chief marketing officer, Kmart.  “We know it’s crazy to think snow, Santa and sleigh bells when there’s still a sliver of summer fun to be had, but we’re helping our members get a step ahead of the busy holiday season.”   

Both programs are available now through Sunday, Nov. 29 so that Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday shoppers can even take advantage of these payment options. 

“Kmart and Sears are the only general merchandise retailers where layaway is available nationwide, both online and in-store with no minimum purchase, year-round,” said Jai Holtz, vice president and general manager financial services, Sears Holdings. “Plus, we let our members put items from the categories they care about most on layaway – this includes toys and apparel.  We work hard to make it ridiculously easy for our members to plan, shop and save at Kmart.”    

About No Money Down Layaway or Leasing

  • Layaway**: Shoppers can place in-demand items across dozens of categories on layaway including toys, home products, apparel and electronics, with no down payment for in-store contracts and only one penny down for online contracts. Shop Your Way members earn points on layaway purchases, and membership is easy and free. Gift-givers can stay organized by opting to receive payment reminder alerts via text.
  • Leasing****: During the promotion, shoppers can choose an item that meets the minimum purchase requirement and no initial payment is needed in store. Participating categories for leasing include toys, home electronics and entertainment, appliances, household goods and furniture, sporting goods, lawn and garden, and outdoor living. With No Money Down Leasing, the gifts everyone will be clamoring for can be picked up and taken home now with zero stress, hassle or money down. 
  • In addition***, Members get $10 off any Apparel, Footwear and Jewelry purchase of $50 or more on layaway. Offer valid in-store and online on new Layaway contracts from Aug. 30 through Sept. 9, 2015 and Oct. 4 through Oct 17, 2015. Members get $10 off any toys, sporting goods, home and appliance purchase of $50 or more on layaway or lease. Offer valid in-store and online on new layaway contracts from Sept. 20 through Oct. 3, 2015 and Oct. 18 through Oct. 31, 2015. 

For more information on No Money Down Layaway and Leasing, please visit Kmart.com/Layaway or Kmart.com/Leasing.

*Source: Prosper Insights & Analytics for NRF, 2013 Consumer Spending Survey

**Offer valid on new layaway contracts through Sunday 11/29/15. No down payment required in store.  One penny down required online for layaway only. All fees nonrefundable. Cancellation fees apply, except Ohio. Layaway requires biweekly payments. Exclusions also apply. See store for details.

***Members get $10 off any Apparel, Footwear and Jewelry purchase of $50 or more on layaway Details: Offer valid in-store and online on new Layaway contracts from 8/30 through 9/19 and 10/4/15 through 10/17/2015. Online code limited to one-time use only and applies to merchandise marked sold by Kmart only.  To redeem online enter LAYAWAY10 into promo field at checkout. Savings shown in cart. Not combinable with any other offer. Discount given at time of layaway purchase. Savings applied and pro-rated across all qualifying items purchased in addition to the minimum requirements and will be deducted from any refund. Purchase requirement before taxes and after other discounts and must be made in a single transaction. 

Members get $10 off any Toys, Sporting Goods, Home and Appliance purchase of $50 or more on layaway or lease Details: Offer valid in-store and online on new Layaway contracts from 9/20 through 10/3 and 10/18 through 10/31/2015.

Excludes clearance merchandise, closeout, hot buys, gift cards, non-merchandise, prior purchases, Sears merchandise, Everyday Great Price items, Deal Flash, red-tag special buys, incredible buys, introductory offers, gold-filled jewelry, family jewelry, class rings, concessions, federal or state regulated items, alcohol, tobacco, fuel, items behind the pharmacy counter, prescriptions, partial-paid special order items, Lands’ End, and Scrubology. 

****Offer valid on new lease contracts through Sunday 11/29/2015 in store only. Age and income requirements. Excludes non-durable (disposable) goods; drug, grocery, fine jewelry, footwear and apparel items. Lease requires a single qualifying purchase of $69 or more. Online lease applications can be approved on line but products must be picked up in store and application completed. See store for details.

About Kmart

Kmart, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:  SHLD), is a mass merchandising company and part of Shop Your Way, a social shopping experience where members have the ability to earn points and receive benefits across a wide variety of physical and digital formats through shopyourway.com. Kmart offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense. For more information visit the company’s website at www.kmart.com | Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/kmart.

About Shop Your Way

Shop Your Way® is a free social shopping destination and rewards program offering millions of products, personalized services, and advice. Through a network of retail partners and service providers, members can shop, compare, purchase items and earn points to use on future purchases. Members also enjoy special pricing, exclusive sales, events, access to celebrity brands and sweepstakes. And through the unique social community on shopyourway.com members can research and browse products, create wish lists, poll friends and family and even get advice from experts to help choose the products and services that best meet their needs. There is no minimum purchase required for Shop Your Way® members to redeem points and points can be used toward purchases across countless product categories. Download the free Shop Your Way app available on iTunes or Google Play. Download the free Shop Your Way app available on iTunes or Google Play. By accepting Shop Your Way member benefits and offers, you agree to the Shop Your Way terms and conditions, available at www.shopyourway.com/terms.

 

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Sara Taylor                      

Annika Tunberg

Sears Holdings                                              

Zeno Group for Kmart

847-286-0774                                               

312-321-4862

[email protected]      

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NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz and Education Advocate Sonia Gutierrez to Receive CHCI Highest Honors at 38th Annual Awards Gala

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) and its Chair Rep. Linda T. Sánchez today announced that NFL hall of famer Anthony Muñoz and education advocate Sonia Gutierrez will be awarded the CHCI Medallion of Excellence Award in recognition of their accomplishments, leadership, and outstanding service to the Latino community at CHCI’s 38th Annual Awards Gala on October 8, 2015 in Washington, D.C. The event is the largest gathering of Latino leaders in the country and is part of CHCI’s Hispanic Heritage Month events.

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“We are pleased to recognize and celebrate Anthony Muñoz and Sonia Gutierrez for their amazing work to empower and inspire communities throughout the country,” said Rep. Sánchez.  “Anthony’s leadership on the football field and in the philanthropic world and Sonia’s lifelong commitment to enhance the education of thousands of Latinos, serve as examples of excellence that have left a tremendous mark on the community.”

“I am a long time believer we all need to take responsibility for our actions,” said Muñoz. “All of us come from various backgrounds and what I try to communicate is that no matter what your circumstances are; move forward and do your best with what you have. I’m thankful to have been given the platform to serve the Greater Cincinnati area by providing time, effort, and resources for the youth of our community.”

“As a Latina I am particularly happy to receive this award from an organization that, like me, strives to help Latinos achieve the American dream,” said Gutierrez.  “Being recognized by such a distinguished board of directors, including members of Congress, who are the legitimate voice of Latino citizens and immigrants in the United States, is a great honor.”

Anthony Muñoz is an eleven-time NFL Pro Bowl selection—considered by many as the greatest offensive lineman in NFL history—and has a record of excellence that is unrivaled in professional football.  Following his retirement, Muñoz received the ultimate honor for an athlete when he was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first attempt on the ballot in August of 1998. He is the only Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee in Cincinnati Bengals history and only the second Hispanic ever elected to the Hall. In 2002, Anthony established the Anthony Muñoz Foundation, a non-profit organization that engages the Tri-State region to impact area youth mentally, physically and spiritually. Since its inception, the foundation has impacted thousands of children and raised more than $11 million for its impact programs. 

Sonia Gutierrez is the president emeritus & founder of the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School and has spent over 43 years as a principal, counselor, advocate, and organizer for more than 70,000 adult immigrant students.  She has dedicated her life to transforming the lives of immigrants by investing in and supporting their journeys to achieve the American dream.  She has been a constant and passionate advocate for the rights to education and to family-sustaining wage jobs for immigrants.  Gutierrez’s commitment and hard work for the cause, what started as a small, under-funded grassroots program, evolved into what it is today a nationally and internationally recognized award-winning model in adult education.

CHCI’s 38th Annual Awards Gala will convene the nation’s largest and most prestigious gathering of Hispanic nonpartisan, public, and private sector leaders at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on October 8, 2015. The evening’s festivities will include the presentation of CHCI’s highest honors—the CHCI Medallion of Excellence awards. These awards highlight the many rich contributions made by Latinos who have not only succeeded in their individual careers, but who also serve as positive role models and empower Latino youth to believe that anything is achievable through higher education, hard work, and pursuit of the American dream.

Along with the Gala, CHCI’s Hispanic Heritage Month Events include its Public Policy Conference and Reyes of Comedy. Learn more at hhm.chci.org.  All events support CHCI’s educational attainment and leadership development programs.

About CHCI
CHCI is the premier Hispanic nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) leadership development organization in the country that educates, empowers, and connects Latino youth by providing leadership development programs and educational services. CHCI directly impacts the lives of more than 1,700 students and young professionals each year through its fellowships,  congressional internships, scholarships, Ready to Lead (R2L®) college readiness program, and R2L NextGen program. CHCI NextOpp is its latest resource allowing young Latinos to save, search and share life-changing opportunities for Latinos across the United States.

The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic members of Congress, nonprofit, union and corporate leaders. Visit www.chci.org, or join us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

 


Janet Jackson Announces 3rd North American Leg To “UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR” Due To Unprecedented Demand

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Janet Jackson Announces 3rd North American Leg To “UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR” Due To Unprecedented Demand


LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Demand for Janet’s Jackson’s UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR continues at an unprecedented pace. The recent BET Awards’ Ultimate Icon honoree, multiple GRAMMY® Award-winner and multi-platinum selling artist announced a 3rd North American leg to her UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR adding 22 new dates across both the U.S. and Canada starting in Summer 2016. New dates have also been added on the tour’s 1st and 2nd leg including Hartford, CT at the XL Center on Feb. 27.

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Janet Jackson Announces Third North American Leg To Unbreakable Tour

The 3rd leg of the North American tour will kick off on May 19, 2016 in Concord, CA and will visit 22 cities including dates in Austin, Birmingham, Little Rock, Montreal, Atlantic City, Hershey and more! A full list of tour dates on the UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR is below.

All dates on the tour are being co-produced by Miss Jackson’s Rhythm Nation.  In addition to Live Nation and Rhythm Nation, other concert promoters include Nederlander Concerts, Jam Productions, Another Planet Entertainment, and such promoters as Bamp and Tommy Meharey. Additional worldwide concerts will be announced at a later date. 

American Express® Card Members and fans who pre-order the album can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Monday, Sept. 14 at 10:00 a.m. local through Friday, Sept. 18 at 10:00 p.m. local. Fans who pre-order the album before Friday, Sept. 18 at 10:00 p.m. can buy tickets early at janetjackson.com. Tickets for the general public go on sale on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10:00 a.m. at janetjackson.com. Recently, JANET changed forever the way music owners experience her concerts. Music owners receive a special code giving them VIP ticket access, eligibility for backstage views, private glimpses of JANET’s awards, memorabilia, costumes and never before seen private photographs as well as the opportunity to get private messages to JANET before and after each show. This unprecedented access to the live event has never been attempted for music owners, who in JANET’s eyes are extraordinary, generous and loving. There will be more surprises for people who own JANET’s music. There will be “No Sleeep“ until she sees you in your city.

The UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR kicked off on Aug. 31 in Vancouver, BC and includes nearly 90 stops in cities such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Nashville, Cincinnati and San Diego. In their review from opening night, the New York Times says Janet is “an enduring influence across Pop and R&B” and “Her Unbreakable tour touched on as many hits as possible, grouping the songs by persona and tempo. She was the woman taking charge (funk), the joyfully loyal lover (upbeat pop), the ballad singer, the woman left lonely (midtempo R&B), the party girl (dance-club beats), the rocker (with guitar up front) and, in the end, the idealist.”  USA Today says “Janet Jackson kicked off her Unbreakable tour with a superhuman performance” and “Janet slays…”; Rolling Stone hails Janet’s performance as “Propulsive,” and Vibe as “Flawless,” also adding that the Queen of Pop has “…begun her global takeover.”

Janet and the UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR were trending both on Twitter and Facebook throughout the day following the tour’s opening night with fans quickly setting social media on fire upon seeing the first images from the tour and hearing some of the new music including a scorching song, “Burn It Up,” with hip-hop innovator, Missy Elliot. The song was produced by long time Janet collaborators, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and will be featured on her forthcoming album, Unbreakable, due this Fall. The album has already been celebrated by critics, with Entertainment Weekly calling it “Powerful,” Rolling Stone referring to it as “Soulful,” and the New York Times exclaiming “Janet Jackson’s Unbreakable is Right On Time.”

The first single from the new album, “No Sleeep,” entered the Top Ten on the Urban AC and Billboard Hot R&B Songs charts only two weeks after being released. This week, nearly 10 weeks after its release, the song, now featuring J. Cole is enjoying its third week at the #1 spot on Billboard’s Adult R&B chart.

Janet Jackson, iconic music artist, multi-award-winning songwriter, producer, singer, Oscar and Golden Globe nominee and winner of the NAACP Best Sporting Actor award, publisher, choreographer, dancer, Number One New York Times Best Selling Author, businessperson, and philanthropist, is one of the biggest-selling, most influential artists in popular music history. Having won 6 GRAMMY® Awards, along with dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, BET honors, and Billboard Music Awards, Janet Jackson stands as one of the most prolific artists of all time with a string of hits that have left an indelible impression on pop culture. With sales of over 160 million records worldwide, her music and artistry have opened doors through which other top artists have followed, while acknowledging her impact on their musical perceptions. 

For Janet Jackson news, please follow www.twitter.com/JanetJackson. 

JANET JACKSON – UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR

All shows begin at 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

All dates, cities and venues below subject to change.

Date

City

Venue

Sat., Feb. 27, 2016

Hartford, CT

XL Center (2nd LEG NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Thurs., May 19, 2016

Concord, CA

Concord Pavilion (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sat., May 21, 2016

Los Angeles, CA

Hollywood Bowl (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Tues., May 24, 2016

Albuquerque, NM

Isleta Amphitheatre (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Thurs., May 26, 2016

Austin, TX

Frank Erwin Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sat., May 28, 2016

Lafayette, LA

Cajundome (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sun., May 29, 2016

Birmingham, AL

Legacy Arena (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Tues., May 31, 2016

Little Rock, AR

Verizon Arena (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Thurs., June 2, 2016

Moline, IL

iWireless Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sat., June 4, 2016

Chicago, IL

Allstate Arena (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sun., June 5, 2016

Milwaukee, WI

BMO Harris Bradley Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Tues., June 7, 2016

Toledo, OH

Huntington Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Wed., June 8, 2016

Louisville, KY

KFC Yum! Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Fri., June 10, 2016

Norfolk, VA

Scope Arena (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sat., June 11, 2016

Atlantic City, NJ

Boardwalk Hall (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Tues., June 14, 2016

Hershey, PA

Giant Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Wed., June 15, 2016

Rochester, NY

Blue Cross Arena (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Fri., June 17, 2016

Montreal, QC

Bell Centre (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sat., June 18, 2016

London, ON

Budweiser Gardens (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Tues., June 21, 2016

Manchester, NH

Verizon Wireless Arena (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Wed., June 22, 2016

Providence, RI

Dunkin Donuts Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Fri., June 24, 2016

Holmdel, NJ

PNC Bank Arts Center (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

Sat., June 25, 2016

Wantagh, NY

Nikon at Jones Beach Amphitheatre (NEW DATE – On sale Sept. 19)

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.


MoneyGram Offers Reduced Fees for Dominica in Wake of Tropical Storm Erika

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MoneyGram Offers Reduced Fees for Dominica in Wake of Tropical Storm Erika


DALLAS, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ:MGI), a global provider of money transfer and payment services, is offering reduced fees for all transactions from 26 countries* to the Dominica to aid in the recovery from Tropical Storm Erika.

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Beginning today, fees for sending to Dominica have been lowered to one local currency unit per send for any amount up to $10,000 through the end of September for consumers in the U.S.,UK, Canada and other countries in the Caribbean*. In addition to the transfer fee, a currency exchange rate applies. The reduced fees are available at all MoneyGram agent locations and online at www.MoneyGram.com.  

“While the storm is over, the people of Dominica will continue to feel the effects of Erika for months to come, and we feel that it is our duty to provide relief during this time of need,” said Pete Ohser, MoneyGram’s executive vice president of business development. “The entire MoneyGram family is committed to helping the island return to a sense of normalcy, and it is our hope that these reduced transfer rates and future education grants will contribute to the overall efforts in helping to restore the island’s infrastructure and way of life.”

Thousands of people remain homeless in the wake of Tropical Storm Erika, which has set the country back two decades according to Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit.

The MoneyGram Foundation will also assist in the rebuilding of schools and other educational resources for those communities devastated by the storm. Focused on education, the foundation has rebuilt schools and provided much needed educational resources in areas around the world affected by natural disasters over the past two years.

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*Countries offering the special pricing include: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Aruba, Anguilla, Antigua, Bahamas, Bermuda, Curacao, Cayman Islands, St. Maarten, Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guyana, Suriname, Belize

About MoneyGram International, Inc.

MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com.

 


Markel to Acquire Assets of CATCo Investment Management Ltd.

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Markel to Acquire Assets of CATCo Investment Management Ltd.


RICHMOND, Va., LONDON and HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Markel Corporation (“Markel”) (NYSE: MKL) and CATCo Investment Management Ltd. (“CATCo”) jointly announced today that they have entered into an agreement whereby Markel will acquire substantially all of the assets of CATCo. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2015. Additional terms were not disclosed.

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Upon completion of the acquisition, the business will operate as Markel CATCo Investment Management Ltd. (“Markel CATCo”). The existing CATCo management team, led by Chief Executive Officer Tony Belisle, will transition into commensurate roles at Markel CATCo and will operate the business from its Hamilton, Bermuda, headquarters under Markel’s ownership.

Richard R. Whitt, President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of Markel, commented, “We are very pleased for Tony Belisle and the entire CATCo team to join Markel. The addition of CATCo’s insurance linked investment management capabilities alongside Markel’s traditional reinsurance capabilities makes for a powerful combination. While Markel has a long and successful track record in the insurance linked securities space, the addition of the CATCo team takes our capabilities to an entirely new level. The current challenges in the reinsurance and retrocessional markets are well documented. Despite these short-term challenges, we believe that with innovative products and services the long-term future is bright.” 

Tony Belisle, Chief Executive Officer of CATCo Investment Management Ltd., said, “We are excited to join forces with Markel, a leading global specialty insurer and reinsurer which operates with a strong commitment to its core values and distinguished corporate culture. We felt this partnership offered a rare opportunity for CATCo to combine with a culturally similar organization which shares our results-oriented commitment to success and market leadership. We are confident that uniting the strength of the Markel brand and its global reach with CATCo’s differentiated product innovation capabilities will serve to improve our value proposition for investors and cedants. CATCo has grown significantly since its launch in 2010, and the agreement with Markel will allow the same management team to maintain its commitment to both client service and continual product innovation.”

Willis Capital Markets & Advisory served as exclusive financial advisor and Hogan Lovells International LLP served as legal advisor to CATCo. Sidley Austin LLP served as legal advisor to Markel.

About Markel Corporation

Markel Corporation is a diverse financial holding company serving a variety of niche markets. The Company’s principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. In each of the Company’s businesses, it seeks to provide quality products and excellent customer service so that it can be a market leader. The financial goals of the Company are to earn consistent underwriting and operating profits and superior investment returns to build shareholder value. Visit Markel Corporation on the web at www.markelcorp.com.

About CATCo Investment Management Ltd.

CATCo Investment Management Ltd. is a specialist investment management business. From its headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda, CATCo manages approximately $2.7 billion of retrocession and traditional reinsurance portfolios for clients around the world, including financial institutions, charities, pension funds, family offices, and investment funds. CATCo Investment Management Ltd. is authorized and regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. Visit CATCo Investment Management Ltd. on the web at www.catcoim.com.

Disclaimer

Some of the statements in this release may be considered forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Markel’s and CATCo’s beliefs, plans or expectations, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on Markel’s and CATCo’s current plans, estimates, and expectations. There are risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by such statements. Neither Markel nor CATCo assumes any obligation to update this release (including any forward-looking statements herein) as a result of new information, developments, or otherwise. This release speaks only as of the date issued.


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