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Inventure Foods, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall Of Its Fresh Frozen™ Vegetables And Select Jamba® “At Home” Smoothie Kits Because Of Possible Health Risk

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Inventure Foods, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall Of Its Fresh Frozen™ Vegetables And Select Jamba® “At Home” Smoothie Kits Because Of Possible Health Risk


PHOENIX, April 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Inventure Foods, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of certain varieties of its Fresh Frozen™ line of frozen vegetables, as well as select varieties of its Jamba “At Home” line of smoothie kits, due to the finding of Listeria monocytogenes, in its Jefferson, GA facility.  Listeria is an organism that can cause infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

To date, there are no known illnesses linked to consumption of Fresh Frozen IQF frozen vegetables or Jamba “At Home” smoothies. However, Inventure Foods has decided to err on the side of utmost caution and issue a voluntary recall because Listeria monocytogenes was identified within the facility.

The Company urges anyone who has purchased a product listed below to not consume it and to instead return the package to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. If consumers have additional questions, representatives will be available 24/7 at 866-890-1004; via email at [email protected] or visit InventureFoods.com/Information/FrozenRecall for the latest updates.

The Company said, “Please be assured that we are committed to producing the highest quality products – and our top priority is the health and safety of consumers. It is with this commitment that we have initiated this voluntary recall as a precautionary measure and are working closely with the FDA to proactively remedy the situation.”

The Fresh Frozen products being recalled are distributed to retail outlets, including food service accounts, mass merchandise stores and supermarkets in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

The Jamba “At Home” smoothies’ products being recalled are distributed to retail outlets, including mass merchandise stores and supermarkets east of the Mississippi River. Only specific Jamba “At Home” branded products are involved in this recall.  No other Jamba® branded products are affected.

The products being recalled are identified below:

Fresh Frozen Vegetable Products

UPC

FF ITEM

PACK

CODE

NUMBER

SIZE

DESCRIPTION

0-86069-20000-1

102

6/2#

SPEC. BUTTER BEANS

0-86069-50000-2

105

4/5#

SPEC. BUTTER BEANS

0-86069-20010-0

112

6/2#

BABY LIMA BEANS

0-86069-50010-1

115

4/5#

BABY LIMA BEANS

0-86069-20020-9

124

6/2#

CUT GREEN BEANS

0-86069-50020-0

125

4/5#

CUT GREEN BEANS

0-86069-20340-8

132

6/2#

ITALIAN GREEN BEANS

0-86069-50340-9

135

4/5#

ITALIAN GREEN BEANS

0-86069-20030-8

203

6/2#

CROWDER PEAS

0-86069-50030-9

205

4/5#

CROWDER PEAS

0-86069-20040-7

212

6/2#

BLACKEYE PEAS

0-86069-50040-8

215

4/5#

BLACKEYE PEAS

0-86069-20041-4

222

6/2#

PURPLE HULL PEAS

0-86069-50041-5

225

4/5#

PURPLE HULL PEAS

0-86069-20050-6

242

6/2#

FIELD PEAS W/SNPS

0-86069-50050-7

245

4/5#

FIELD PEAS W/SNPS

0-86069-20060-5

252

6/2#

BUTTER PEAS

0-86069-20005-6

256

6/2#

BUTTER BEANS

0-86069-20016-2

144

12/24 oz

FORDHOOK LIMA BEANS

0-86069-20061-2

262

6/2#

GREEN PEAS

0-86069-50060-6

265

4/5#

GREEN PEAS

0-86069-20290-6

272

6/2#

GREEN PEAS W/CARROTS

0-86069-50290-7

275

4/5#

GREEN PEAS W/CARROTS

0-86069-20042-1

283

6/2#

ZIPPER PEAS

0-86069-20032-2

295

6/2#

WHITE ACRE PEAS

0-86069-20070-4

303

6/2#

CUT OKRA

0-86069-50240-2

305

4/5#

CUT OKRA

0-86069-20350-7

312

6/2#

BABY WHOLE OKRA

**** NO UPC

315

4/5#

BABY WHOLE OKRA

0-86069-20075-9

323

6/2#

BREADED OKRA

0-86069-50075-0

325

4/5#

BREADED OKRA

0-86069-20100-8

402

6/2#

CUT YELLOW CORN

0-86069-50100-9

405

4/5#

CUT YELLOW CORN

**** NO UPC

421

96 CT

3″ CORN ON COB

0-86069-20200-5

422

6/2#

3″ CORN ON COB

0-86069-50250-1

425

4/5#

3″ CORN ON COB

0-86069-20102-2

432

6/2#

SHOEPEG CORN

0-86069-50102-3

435

4/5#

SHOEPEG CORN

0-86069-20300-2

502

6/2#

SLICED YELLOW SQUASH

0-86069-50300-3

505

4/5#

SLICED SQUASH

0-86069-20270-8

510

6/2#

BREADED SQUASH

0-86069-20310-3

522

6/2#

SLICED ZUCCHINI

0-86069-20510-5

531

6/2#

CHOPPED VIDALIA ONIONS & SQUASH

0-86069-20500-6

542

6/2#

CHOPPED VIDALIA ONIONS

0-86069-20295-1

603

6/2#

SLICED CARROTS

**** NO UPC

604

20#

SLICED CARROTS

0-86069-20355-2

659

6/2#

BRUSSEL SPROUTS

0-86069-20140-4

703

6/2#

CUT BROCCOLI

0-86069-50140-5

705

4/5#

CUT BROCCOLI

0-86069-20141-1

708

6/2#

BROCCOLI FLORETS

**** NO UPC

762

12/2#

DICED CELERY

0-86069-25071-6

774

6/2#

MUSTARD GREENS

0-86069-25040-2

776

6/2#

IQF COLLARDS

0-86069-25050-1

777

6/2#

IQF TURNIP GREENS

0-86069-25060-0

778

6/2#

IQF TURNIP GREENS W/R

0-86069-25090-7

779

6/2#

IQF CHOPPED SPINACH

**** NO UPC

792

12/2#

DICED ONIONS

**** NO UPC

795

12/2#

DICED RED PEPPER

**** NO UPC

798

12/2#

DICED GREEN PEPPER

0-86069-50080-4

805

4/5#

MIXED VEGETABLES

0-86069-20080-3

806

6/2#

MIXED VEGETABLES

0-86069-20014-8

813

6/2#

PREMIUM CALIFORNIA BLEND

0-86069-20011-7

814

6/2#

CALIFORNIA BLEND

0-86069-50011-8

815

4/5#

CALIFORNIA BLEND

0-86069-20330-9

826

6/2#

SUMMER BLEND

0-86069-20150-3

833

6/2#

VEGETABLE GUMBO

0-86069-20160-2

836

6/2#

VEGETABLE SOUP MIX W/TOMATOES

0-86069-21270-7

842

6/2#

STEW MIX

0-86069-20280-7

852

6/2#

STIR FRY BLEND

0-86069-20285-2

862

6/2#

ITALIAN BLEND

0-86069-20425-2

866

6/2#

FAJITA BLEND

0-86069-20400-9

877

6/2#

TEJANO BLEND

0-86069-20405-4

882

6/2#

JALISCO BLEND

0-86069-20432-0

897

4/5#

SEASONING BLEND

0-86069-20430-6

898

6/2#

SEASONING BLEND

0-86069-20170-1

856

6/2#

COUNTRY BLEND

0-86069-10180-3

90199

12/1#

WHOLE STRAWBERRIES

0-86069-10260-2

91199

12/1#

WHOLE BLACKBERRIES

0-86069-10190-2

92199

12/1#

SLICED PEACHES

0-86069-10500-9

952

24/12 oz

BLUEBERRIES

0-86069-10230-5

971

18/12 oz

TRIPLE BERRY BLEND

0-86069-20120-6

1002

6/2#

YAM PATTIES

0-86069-20112-1

1570

8/28 oz

SWEET POTATO CUTS

0-86069-50265-5

1582

4/5#

BOIL BLEND

0-86069-95015-9

4022

12/12 CT

SOUTHERN STYLE BISCUITS

0-86069-95020-3

4031

12/12 CT

CHEESE BISCUITS

0-86069-95040-1

4061

12/12 CT

BUTTER BISCUITS

0-86069-11200-7

S124

12/12oz

CUT GREEN BEANS

0-86069-11210-6

S262

12/12oz

GREEN PEAS

0-86069-11230-4

S402

12/12oz

CUT YELLOW CORN

0-86069-11260-1

S708

12/10oz.

BROCCOLI FLORETS

0-86069-11270-0

S806

12/12oz

MIXED VEGETABLES

0-86069-11275-5

S814

12/10oz.

CALIFORNIA BLEND

0-86069-11280-9

S826

12/12oz

SUMMER BLEND

0-86069-11290-8

S862

12/10oz.

ITALIAN BLEND

0-86069-20001-8

10299

12/1#

Speckled Butter Beans

0-86069-20012-4

11299

12/1#

Baby Lima Beans

0-86069-20021-6

12499

12/1#

Cut Green Beans

0-86069-20341-5

13299

12/1#

Italian Green Beans

0-86069-20043-8

21299

12/1#

Blackeye Peas

0-86069-20051-3

24299

12/1#

Field Peas w/ Snaps

0-86069-20006-3

25699

12/1#

Butter Beans

0-86069-20063-6

25299

12/1#

Butter Peas

0-86069-20071-1

30399

12/1#

Cut Okra

0-86069-20351-4

31299

12/1#

Baby Whole Okra

0-86069-20076-6

32399

12/1#

Breaded Okra

0-86069-20101-5

40299

12/1#

Cut Yellow Corn

0-86069-20301-9

50299

12/1#

Sliced Yellow Squash

0-86069-10530-6

543

18/ 12 oz

Chopped Vidalia Onions

0-86069-20296-8

60399

12/1#

Sliced Carrots

0-86069-20356-9

65999

12/1#

Brussel Sprouts

0-86069-20142-8

70399

12/1#

Broccoli Cuts

0-86069-25070-9

77499

12/1#

Mustard Greens

0-86069-20081-0

80699

12/1#

Mixed Vegetables

0-86069-20013-1

81499

12/1#

California Blend

0-86069-20151-0

83399

12/1#

Vegetable Gumbo

0-86069-20431-3

89899

12/1#

Seasoning Blend

0-86069-21271-4

84299

12/1#

Stew Mix

0-86069-25041-9

77680

12/1#

Collard Greens

0-86069-25051-8

77780

12/1#

Turnip Greens

0-86069-25061-7

77899

12/1#

Turnip Greens w/Diced Turnips

0-86069-25091-4

7791

18/12 oz

Chopped Spinach

Jamba At Home Smoothie Kits

The products affected have best by dates from 18 Mar 2016 through 17 Oct 2016 with code dates from 72644AH01 through 71075AH01.

Code Format:

7= JEFFERSON, Production codes starting with 8 are not included in the recall

Jamba At Home Smoothie Products

UPC

JAMBA
ITEM

PACK

PRODUCTION CODE

“BEST BY
DATE”

CODE

NUMBER

SIZE

DESCRIPTION

8-84038-85098-7

85098

8/8oz

Strawberries Wild

72644AH01 thru

71075AH01

18 Mar 2016 thru 17 Oct 2016

8-84038-85100-7

85100

8/8oz

Razzmatazz

72644AH01 thru

71075AH01

18 Mar 2016  thru 17 Oct 2016

8-84038-85099-4

85099

8/8oz

Mango-A-Go-Go

72644AH01 thru

71075AH01

18 Mar 2016  thru 17 Oct 2016

8-84038-85168-7

85168

8/8oz

Orange Dream Machine

72644AH01 thru

71075AH01

18 Mar 2016  thru 17 Oct 2016

8-84038-85169-4

85169

8/8oz

Caribbean Passion

72644AH01 thru

71075AH01

18 Mar 2016  thru 17 Oct 2016

8-84038-85102-1

85102

8/8oz

Green Fusion

72644AH01 thru

71075AH01

18 Mar 2016  thru 17 Oct 2016

8-84038-85167-0

85167

8/8oz

Red Fusion

72644AH01 thru

71075AH01

18 Mar 2016  thru 17 Oct 2016

8-84038-85166-3

85166

8/8oz

Blue Fusion

72644AH01 thru

71075AH01

18 Mar 2016  thru 17 Oct 2016

About Inventure Foods, Inc.

With manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Indiana, Washington, Oregon and Georgia, Inventure Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAK) is a marketer and manufacturer of specialty food brands in better-for-you and indulgent categories under a variety of Company owned and licensed brand names, including Boulder Canyon FoodsTM, Jamba®, Seattle’s Best Coffee®, Rader Farms®, TGI FridaysTm , Nathan’s Famous®, Vidalia Brands®, Poore Brothers®, Tato Skins®, Willamette Valley Fruit CompanyTM, Fresh FrozenTM and Bob’s Texas Style®.  For further information about Inventure Foods, please visit www.inventurefoods.com.


Iconic Bonnaroo Joins Live Nation Entertainment’s World Leading Festival Business

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Iconic Bonnaroo Joins Live Nation Entertainment’s World Leading Festival Business


MANCHESTER, Tennessee and LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) and Bonnaroo’s founding partners, Superfly and AC Entertainment, announced today the completion of a new partnership, through which Live Nation assumes a controlling interest in the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.

Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150428/212046
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“The addition of Bonnaroo builds on Live Nation Entertainment’s world leading festival portfolio of over 60 marquee festivals such as: Austin City Limits Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Reading, Leeds, T in the Park, Electric Daisy Carnival, Rock Werchter, and Watershed Music Festival to name a few,” said Michael Rapino, Live Nation CEO and president. “We continue to expand the industry’s most unparalleled and scalable festival platform all while driving strong revenue and growth for Live Nation on a global basis. Bonnaroo is another crown jewel in this festival channel strategy, one that appeals to both fans and artists in uniqueness and experience.”

“We are strengthening our commitment to create the best possible experience at Bonnaroo,” said Rick Farman, co-founder, Superfly. “Through this partnership with Live Nation, we’re even more empowered to enhance the festival while preserving the integrity of the event that we’ve thoughtfully built over the past 14 years.”

“Partnering with Live Nation is a milestone for Bonnaroo. It opens up tremendous opportunities for us to continue to evolve the Bonnaroo experience in an exciting, powerful way,” said Ashley Capps, founder, AC Entertainment.

Additionally, Live Nation now also owns a share of the Bonnaroo property, Great Stage Park, also known as “the Farm.” With Live Nation on board, significant investment in the site and enhancements to the festival experience are planned. Superfly and AC Entertainment will continue to plan and execute the day-to-day operations of the festival and signature Bonnaroo initiatives, such as sustainability efforts and involvement with the Manchester community. Bonnaroo’s non-profit arm, the Bonnaroo Works Fund, will continue to be a priority. 

Founded in 2002 in Manchester, Tennessee, Bonnaroo is globally recognized as an iconic cultural landmark of the festival scene, heralded for its peaceful vibes, flawless operations and once-in-a-lifetime musical collaborations.

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.

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

Held on a sprawling 700 acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day immersive experience, celebrating the best in live music entertainment from timeless legends to emerging artists in rock, hip hop, electronic, jazz and Americana.  Since 2002, Bonnaroo has been a staple of the American music festival scene, bringing together hundreds of thousands of attendees in a one of a kind camping environment, to experience more than 100 artists perform across multiple stages.  In addition to live music, Bonnaroo features a variety of curated experiences including a 24 hour cinema, comedy club, beer festival, theater performers, classic arcade and more.  Co-founded by Superfly and AC Entertainment, Bonnaroo is a once in a lifetime experience that takes place every June.  Learn more at www.bonnaroo.com, @bonnaroo and on Facebook.   

Superfly

Superfly is passionately driven by creating and curating culture through experiences and immersive live events and creating award-winning campaigns for some of the most recognized brands in the world. Founded in 1996, Superfly’s expertise is building hand crafted cultural experiences with a distinct identity, such as the iconic Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and Outside Lands that are equally desired by brands and destinations for fans. In 2009, Superfly extended its creative offering to strategically help brands establish and raise their profile and navigate the cultural marketing landscape through programming, design, digital, content, social and experiential platforms. Superfly is headquartered in New York, with offices in Chicago and San Francisco.  Learn more at http://superf.ly/, and follow Twitter @Superfly, Facebook www.facebook.com/superfly and Instagram @superflypresents.

AC Entertainment

One of the top independent promoters in the world, AC Entertainment is internationally recognized as co-founders / producers of the renowned Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival®, cited as “One of the 50 Moments that Changed the History of Rock and Roll” by Rolling Stone magazine.  AC also created and produces the widely acclaimed Big Ears Festival (Knoxville, TN) and produces Louisville’s longstanding signature Forecastle Festival.  In 2015, ACE co-founded and launched the WayHome Music & Arts Festival in Ontario, Canada, the Sloss Music & Arts Festival in Birmingham, AL, and AFROPUNK in Atlanta, GA.  AC Entertainments also presents more than 1,000 concerts annually, including exclusive booking of top-ranking Southeastern venues (Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Marathon Music Works and Exit/In in Nashville, Tenn.; The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC; Track 29 in Chattanooga, Tenn.; Minglewood Hall and Live at the Garden in Memphis, Tenn.; and South Carolina’s Music Farm clubs in Charleston and Columbia). The company has offices in Knoxville and Nashville and manages two of Knoxville, Tenn.’s landmark venues: the Historic Tennessee Theatre and Bijou Theatre. Client services include event and venue consulting, production, and management as well as booking and marketing.


Designer Mondo Guerra Named Honorary Co-Chair of Cielo

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Designer Mondo Guerra Named Honorary Co-Chair of Cielo

2015 Annual Gala Commemorates 25th Anniversary of the Latino Commission on AIDS


NEW YORK, April 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mondo Guerra, Project Runway All Star Winner and HIV/AIDS activist, has been named honorary co-chair of the 2015 Cielo gala by the Latino Commission on AIDS, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary at the event on May 15, 2015 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. He joins Rosie Perez, actress, activist and co-host of The View who has been a long-time supporter of the Commission and has served as honorary co-chair of the gala for the last 15 years. Since revealing his HIV positive status on Project Runway, Mr. Guerra has been active in community education about the prevention and treatment of HIV and AIDS.

“Elevating my commitment to the Latino Commission on AIDS after being honored at last year’s gala means a lot to me personally,” said Mr. Guerra. “As co-chair of the Cielo gala, I hope to raise my voice to increase awareness and education among Latino youth and the community in general about HIV/AIDS. This is truly an honor and I thank the Commission for bestowing this position on me.”

Cielo, the largest fundraiser for Latino/Hispanic AIDS initiatives in the U.S, will continue with its theme “Designing a World Without AIDS” for the 2015 event. Mr. Guerra’s place in the world of fashion will make an impact on the event, as he will present a gallery show of his unique and avant-garde fashion at the gala.

“Celebrating our 25th anniversary is a milestone of which we are very proud,” said Commission President Guillermo Chacon. “Having Mondo Guerra on board as a co-chair of our Cielo 2015 gala will build excitement and support for the event from the entertainment and fashion worlds. He is passionate about providing continuous support of HIV/AIDS initiatives in the Latino community and communicating the importance of education, awareness and insights around this issue.”

The funds raised from Cielo Gala allow the Latino Commission to continue to provide critical and vital services to thousands through its innovative programs and initiatives, and millions more through its social marketing education, awareness, outreach, and bilingual treatment education campaigns. For more information about Cielo 2015 and the Latino Commission on AIDS, visit www.cielolatino.org or go to bit.ly/CieloGala2015 to make an immediate donation.

Contact: Diane Librizzi,
[email protected]
212-807-1337 x20


#Portadalat announces more than 90 Candidates for Awards in Marketing, Digital Innovation and Media

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#Portadalat announces more than 90 Candidates for Awards in Marketing, Digital Innovation and Media


MIAMI, April 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Portada’s Audience across the Americas has nominated more than 90 Candidates in 10 different categories for the Latin American Advertising and Media Awards. Now it’s time to vote and recognize the best in Marketing, Media and Digital Innovation in the Americas! 

The Award finalists, the 3 most voted nominees per category, will be announced on May 13. Portada’s Award Jury of 5 top-notch brand marketers then will cast the final votes. Winners will be announced at the Award Ceremony on June 4, 2015 during #Portadalat.

BELOW SOME OF THE CANDIDATES AND CATEGORIES:

Top Marketer

  • Andrea Padilla, Marketing Director, CELISTICS
  • Adrian Farina, Senior Vice President – Marketing, Latin America & Caribbean, Visa
  • Anita Geller, Head of Digital Marketing Latin America, Sandoz-Novartis
  • Amarilys Rivera, Head of Marketing, Samsung Electronics
    … and more.

Top Content Marketing Campaign

  • The Latin Recording Academy®
  • Peugeot/Havas Media International
  • Havas Media International/ 212 VIP Rose
    … and more.

Top Digital Innovator

  • CNET en espanol
  • Adap.tv
  • Teads.TV
    … and more.

Top Digital Media Agency

  • Wikot
  • Latin Medios
  • Ariadna

Top Media Buying Agency

  • Havas Media International
  • BPN
  • UM
  • Magna Global
    … and more!

Top Online Video Campaign

  • Volaris
  • The Latin Recording Academy®
  • Havas Media Group Argentina/ Philips/La casa Philips
  • Havas Media Group Argentina/Philips/Dia de la madre
    … and more

CHECK OUT ALL THE CANDIDATES AND CATEGORIES AND VOTE HERE!
http://www.portada-online.com/events/summit/awards/

#Portadalat, the marquee event for Latin American Marketing, Media and Digital Innovation, will take place on June 3-4 in Miami’s Hyatt Regency Hotel. It includes the Latin Online Video Forum   (https://www.portada-online.com/events/forum/overview/) and the 7th Annual Latin American Advertising and Media Summit (https://www.portada-online.com/events/summit/overview/).

CONFIRMED PREMIUM SPONSORS OF #PORTADALAT
LATIN ONLINE VIDEO FORUM
Silver Sponsor: YuMe (http://www.yume.com)
Bronze Sponsor: Kaltura (http://www.kaltura.com)
Online Video Talent Development Sponsor: 2Btube (http://www.2btube.com)

LATIN AMERICAN ADVERTISING AND MEDIA SUMMIT
Distinguished Sponsors:
Alcance Media Group (http://alcancemg.com)
Efe News Services (http://www.efe.com)
MD Latino (http://www.mdlatino.com)
Zoomin.TV (http://corporate.zoomin.tv)
Lyris (http://www.lyris.com)

Attendee Bag Sponsor: Latcom  (http://www.latcom.com/)
WiFi Sponsor: Teads (http://teads.tv/)
Official Wire Sponsor: Marketwired (http://www.marketwired.com/)

More exciting news about #PortadaLat will be disclosed by Portada in the coming weeks! For information about sponsorship opportunities and how to align your brand with the marquee #Portadalat events, please contact Kelley Eberhardt, Director of Sales and Marketing, at 212-685-4441 or [email protected].


A new skincare company BeBella launches in Atlanta

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A new skincare company BeBella launches in Atlanta

Three entrepreneur women partner to create a groundbreaking skincare line


ATLANTA, April 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, a new skincare company BeBella, LLC announced its launch of a line of anti-aging products based on a unique probiotic and fission yeast technology. The new skincare line initially features 8 products, including two oral probiotic supplements, which together maximize the benefits of this amazing technology. BeBella was founded in 2013 by three pioneering women—Rose Krebs and her daughters, Linda Krebs and Allison Krebs-Bensch—who have had a lifelong commitment to beautiful skin.

“We are thrilled to finally share our products with customers,” says the CEO and co-founder Allison Bensch, “It’s been a life-long dream of mine to create something that will help women feel and look their best. And launching BeBella is a realization of this dream.”

Clinical testing found that 8 weeks of use, twice a day, results in significant reduction in the appearance of facial wrinkles and increased skin softness. The secret behind BeBella’s powerful anti-aging properties lies in the combination of nutrient-rich extracts harvested from fermentation of the probiotic Lactobacillus casei and fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe.

The benefits of oral probiotic supplements for digestive health is now well established and there is emerging evidence that balanced intestinal microflora improve the skin quality and even brain function. But research continues to uncover the full potential of probiotics.

“From this research the idea came to investigate the properties of the fermentation extracts as skincare ingredients,” says Allison. “Our family’s business has worked with probiotics and dietary supplements for decades, so we understand that beauty truly starts from within, based on the balanced internal health of a person. For this reason, our skincare regimen also includes the probiotic supplements.”    

The name BeBella was inspired by Allison’s daughters’ names—BeBe and Isabella—and the combination of their names mean “be beautiful.”

About BeBella: BeBella is a groundbreaking skincare company based in Atlanta, GA. BeBella is created by women for women. All women deserve the opportunity to do it all and look good while doing it. Visit mybebella.com to find out more! 


Redd’s Apple Ale Brings On The Tacos

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Redd’s Apple Ale Brings On The Tacos

Taco Truck Kicks-Off Nationwide Tour to Offer Fans a New Pairing


CHICAGO, April 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Redd’s Apple Ale is launching its Redd’s Taco Truck on a nationwide tour to bring fans across the country a new pairing: Redd’s Apple Ale and tacos.  The fourteen-city tour kicks off May 3, and will make stops at some of the hottest events in cities such as: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New Orleans, San Antonio, San Diego, and San Francisco. 

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The flavor profile of Redd’s Apple Ale, an apple-flavored beer at five percent alcohol per volume, pairs flawlessly with the ever-popular taco.  Now, throughout the spring and summer months a Redd’s custom branded taco truck will drive right up to fans at their favorite events and festivals in select cities to let them taste the pairing for themselves. Legal-drinking age people that spot the Redd’s Taco Truck will have the opportunity to receive a complimentary taco and sample Redd’s Apple Ale while they enjoy playing an array of Redd’s games.

“Everyone loves great tacos and every city has its own twist,” said Anup Shah, marketing director of innovation for MillerCoors. “People love their favorite tacos with an apple-flavored soda or even a beer. With Redd’s Apple Ale they get the best of both worlds, so we’re really excited to offer them a break from their normal taco routine.”

Crisp like an apple, brewed like a beer, Redd’s Apple Ale is also available in Strawberry and Green Apple flavors at retailers nationwide.

For more information about the Redd’s Apple Ale taco truck tour and Redd’s Apple Ale visit ReddsAppleAle.com, facebook.com/ReddsAppleAle and on Twitter @ReddsAppleAle.

About MillerCoors

Through its diverse collection of storied breweries, MillerCoors brings American beer drinkers an unmatched selection of the highest quality beers steeped in centuries of brewing heritage.  Miller Brewing Company and Coors Brewing Company offer domestic favorites such as Coors Light, Miller Lite, Miller High Life and Coors Banquet.  Tenth and Blake Beer Company, our craft and import division, offers beers such as Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy from sixth-generation Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company and Blue Moon Belgian White from modern craft pioneer Blue Moon Brewing Company, which celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year. Tenth and Blake also operates Crispin Cidery, an artisanal maker of pear and apple ciders using fresh-pressed American juice. The company imports world-renowned beers such as Italy’s Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the Czech Republic’s Pilsner Urquell and the Netherlands’ Grolsch.  MillerCoors also offers pioneering new brands such as the Redd’s franchise, Redd’s Wicked and Smith & Forge Hard Cider.  MillerCoors seeks to become America’s best beer company through an uncompromising promise of quality, a keen focus on innovation and a deep commitment to sustainability.  MillerCoors is a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company. Learn more at MillerCoors.com, at facebook.com/MillerCoors or on Twitter through @MillerCoors.


UMIGO Licensed by Vme Kids for Exclusive Spanish-Language Broadcast, Streaming and Online Interactivity

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UMIGO Licensed by Vme Kids for Exclusive Spanish-Language Broadcast, Streaming and Online Interactivity


TORONTO, April 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — UMIGO, the fun, free online world of adventure that helps early elementary-age children discover the fundamentals of math, has partnered with family-friendly, children’s content-creating studio DHX Media to license UMIGO videos and appisodes to Vme Media, Inc. for exclusive Spanish-language television broadcast on Vme TV stations across the U.S. and streaming on vmetv.com. UMIGO content is currently available online at umigo.com as well as in more than 70 children’s museums and libraries across the United States. This is the first time content from UMIGO will be available for broadcast in Spanish.

Through fun and vibrant stories, music videos, and games, UMIGO – You Make It Go – (umigo.com) provides early elementary age children with the building blocks that will help them acquire early math skills, encouraging them to become active learners, critical thinkers, and problem solvers.

Included in this agreement are 20 three-minute music videos, eight nine-minute appisodes, and one eight-minute short.

UMIGO is funded in part by a U.S. Department of Education Ready to Learn grant awarded to WTTW Chicago. UMIGO is created in association with DHX Media, who are also international distributors for the project. Vme TV will broadcast the fun appisodes of UMIGO on Vme Niños, its morning preschool programming bloc for kids ages 3 to 8 years old.

Free, downloadable at-home activities, available at UMIGO.com, are designed to engage children as well as parents and educators, making learning a shared, enriching experience. As UMIGO’s animated characters Bean, Bit, and Dizzy save the day from broken roller coasters, ancient mummies and more, the narrative-driven stories help children discover how to think about and use math, while catchy music videos reinforce the story’s main educational concepts. UMIGO’s educational content is aligned with the Common Core Standards for Mathematics for the first and second grades.

For more information on UMIGO, please visit umigo.com or the UMIGO Facebook page.

About UMIGO
UMIGO is funded in part by a U.S. Department of Education Ready to Learn grant awarded to WTTW Chicago. DHX Media is the project’s creative partner with Chief Content Officer and Executive Producer Tina Peel heading up the UMIGO creative team. Research and evaluation is provided by The Michael Cohen Group. Community-based partnerships are developed by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, along with HFG Enterprises, Inc.

Guided by a curriculum team of highly respected educators, the project’s educational content is aligned with the Common Core Standards for Mathematics for the first and second grades. The animated characters in the narrative stories model strategies for thinking about and using math, while music videos reinforce the story’s main educational concepts. As the narrative unfolds, the child becomes an active participant, applying newly acquired math concepts and skills within embedded games and activities. New appisodes are being released every few weeks, ensuring fresh and interesting content for both kids and parents to enjoy.

About WTTW Chicago
WTTW Chicago, a division of Chicago PBS station WTTW and Window to the World Communications, Inc., is a premier producer and presenter of original, high-quality programming for both public and commercial television broadcast and online distribution. For almost 60 years, WTTW Chicago has introduced a wide array of groundbreaking cross-platform content – reflecting the world’s rich and diverse arts and entertainment scene as well as education, politics, public affairs, business, and religion – to a national audience. Its landmark innovative series and original productions include the critically-acclaimed performance showcases Soundstage®, Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis; Proclamation of Hope and David Broza at Masada: The Sunrise Concert; cultural series Grannies on Safari; MEXICO – One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless and Pedal America; the business series CEO Exchange; the documentary series Retirement Revolution; the weekly movie review series Ebert Presents At the Movies; the creative arts series The Artist Toolbox; the transmedia online educational children’s properties Mission to Planet 429 and UMIGO, and the award-winning children’s series WordWorld. Learn more about WTTW Chicago national productions. More information about WTTW is available at wttw.com, or by following WTTW on Twitter and Facebook.

About VME TELEVISION
Vme TV (pronounced veh-meh), is the first national Spanish-language television network in association with public television stations. Reaching more than 70 million households in the United States, Vme TV is broadcast in 43 markets by PBS stations and is available on DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&TU-verse, as well as major cable companies including Comcast. The 24-hour digital broadcast service is dedicated to entertain, educate and inspire families in Spanish with a contemporary mix of original productions, exclusive premieres, acquisitions, and popular public television programs specially adapted for Hispanics. To find your local channel or to learn more about Vme TV, visit vmetv.com or follow us on social media via facebook.com/vmetv or twitter.com/vmetv.

About DHX Media Ltd.
DHX Media Ltd. (dhxmedia.com), a key player internationally in the creation of content for families and children, is recognized globally for such brands as Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Teletubbies, In the Night Garden, Inspector Gadget, Johnny Test, Slugterra and the multi-award winning Degrassi franchise. DHX Media Ltd. is the owner of Family Channel, the most-viewed children’s television channel in Canada, as well as the channels Family Junior (English & French) and Family XTRM in Canada. The Company markets and distributes its library of more than 11,000 half-hours of entertainment programming worldwide, and licenses its owned properties through its dedicated consumer products business. DHX Media Ltd.’s full-service international licensing agency, Copyright Promotions Licensing Group Ltd. (CPLG), represents numerous entertainment, sport and design brands. DHX Media Ltd. has offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Munich, and Amsterdam, and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Disclaimers
This press release contains forward-looking statements with respect to DHX Media including the timing of the television debut and other availability of the UMIGO content and the educational impact of the content. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on information currently available to the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, among other things, include risks factors discussed in materials filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities from time to time, including matters discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s short-form prospectuses dated November 14, 2013 and December 31, 2013, Annual Information Form, and annual Management Discussion and Analysis. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

UMIGO was developed under a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Education. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the U.S. Federal Government.


Janssen Launches U.S. Hispanic Community Initiative to Help Improve Type 2 Diabetes Care

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RARITAN, N.J., April 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the manufacturer of INVOKANA® (canagliflozin) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, today announced the launch of a multifaceted initiative to address the culturally-unique needs of Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes and their healthcare professionals. The initiative is designed to help improve type 2 diabetes care, education and management in the Hispanic community through training and education programs, INVOKANA® patient access services and support resources like INVOKANA® CarePath™, and tools to help healthcare professionals overcome cultural and linguistic barriers to providing more effective care for Hispanic patients.

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“The growth of the U.S. Hispanic population and its status as our nation’s largest minority represents unique opportunities and also challenges in ensuring a healthy population,” said Elena Rios, M.D., president of the National Hispanic Medical Association. “Diabetes is an increasing problem in our community. Hispanic patients perceive and manage diabetes quite differently than other populations, which makes culturally-relevant information, care and practices essential, and highlights why this Janssen initiative is so important.”

Results of a recent U.S. Hispanic insights survey bring to life these cultural differences. The survey showed that Hispanics with type 2 diabetes are nearly twice as likely as non-Hispanic patients to feel isolated because of diabetes (34% vs. 18%), are more motivated by family to manage the disease (76% vs. 51%), and are much more likely to have difficulty adjusting to life with type 2 diabetes (50% vs. 32%).  In addition, fewer Hispanic type 2 diabetes patients are aware of the American Diabetes Association’s recommended target A1C (blood sugar) level of 7 percent or less compared with non-Hispanic type 2 diabetes patients (40% vs. 60%), and are more than five times as likely to not take their medication as prescribed when feeling good (21% vs. 4%) than non-Hispanic type 2 diabetes patients.   

Diabetes is more prevalent in the Hispanic population than in the non-Hispanic white population in the United States: Of the approximately 54 million Hispanics who are living in the United States,1 12.8 percent have diagnosed diabetes compared to 7.6 percent of non-Hispanic whites.2 Blood sugar control is a particular challenge. While nearly half of all adults with type 2 diabetes do not achieve recommended levels of blood sugar control, leading a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise, and taking prescribed medications, can help reduce the risk of serious complications.

“We take seriously our responsibility to address the need for culturally-relevant information about type 2 diabetes and treatment approaches, such as INVOKANA®,” said Nauman Shah, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Metabolics, Janssen. “Our goal is that Hispanic patients and their healthcare professionals can work together to determine appropriate diabetes care regimens.”

INVOKANA® (canagliflozin) is a once-daily pill used along with diet and exercise to lower blood glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes. It is the first in a new class of medications called sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors available in the United States.

Through this initiative, Janssen will introduce tailored INVOKANA® digital platforms and patient support resources that are inspired by the important role of family in the Hispanic population, address gaps in understanding key diabetes health measures, and provide practical lifestyle management resources such as healthy eating and exercise plans that are relevant to Hispanic patients.

Resources for healthcare professionals include patient profiles showing key differences among Hispanic type 2 diabetes patients with varied cultural backgrounds, and a first-of-its-kind patient decision aid to help physicians tailor treatment approaches based on individual patient preferences. Expert steering committees of healthcare professionals with extensive experience in providing care to Hispanic and Latino Americans guided the development of these and other resources.

“With this initiative, we hope to inspire healthier living among Hispanic type 2 diabetes patients and provide trusted guidance, resources and support that will help this fast-growing community succeed in better managing diabetes,” said Melissa Larrazabal, Product Manager, Hispanic Program, Janssen.

Visit www.Invokana.com/es for more information and to access online educational resources that offer culturally-relevant, Spanish-language type 2 diabetes management information for patients and healthcare professionals.

For additional findings from the Hispanic insights survey, click here.

About Type 2 Diabetes
Of the approximately 29 million people who have diabetes in the United States, 90 to 95 percent of them have type 2 diabetes,5 which is chronic and affects the body’s ability to metabolize sugar (glucose), and is characterized by the inability of pancreatic beta cell function to keep up with the body’s demand for insulin.

Nearly half of adults with type 2 diabetes do not achieve recommended levels of glucose control, and if left uncontrolled, type 2 diabetes can lead to serious complications.3,4,5 Improved glycemic control has been demonstrated to reduce the onset and progression of these complications.5

Insights Survey Design
The Hispanic insights survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll on behalf of Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. between March 2, 2015 and March 16, 2015 among 1,006 adults aged 18 and older with type 2 diabetes, with the following distribution included: 506 non-Hispanic, 500 Hispanic. The survey was offered in both English and Spanish to Hispanic respondents. Figures for age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, region and household income were weighted, when necessary, to bring them into line with their actual proportions in the population. Propensity score weighting was used to adjust for respondents’ propensity to be online.

WHAT IS INVOKANA®?
INVOKANA® is a prescription medicine used along with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. INVOKANA® is not for people with type 1 diabetes or with diabetic ketoacidosis (increased ketones in blood or urine). It is not known if INVOKANA® is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

INVOKANA® can cause important side effects, including:

  • Dehydration (the loss of body water and salt), which may cause you to feel dizzy, faint, lightheaded, or weak, especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). You may be at higher risk of dehydration if you have low blood pressure, take medicines to lower your blood pressure (including diuretics [water pills]), are on a low sodium (salt) diet, have kidney problems, or are 65 years of age or older
  • Vaginal yeast infection. Women who take INVOKANA® may get vaginal yeast infections. Symptoms include: vaginal odor, white or yellowish vaginal discharge (discharge may be lumpy or look like cottage cheese), or vaginal itching
  • Yeast infection of the penis (balanitis or balanoposthitis). Men who take INVOKANA® may get a yeast infection of the skin around the penis. Symptoms include: redness, itching, or swelling of the penis; rash of the penis; foul-smelling discharge from the penis; or pain in the skin around penis

Talk to your doctor about what to do if you get symptoms of a yeast infection of the vagina or penis.

Do not take INVOKANA® if you:

  • are allergic to canagliflozin or any of the ingredients in INVOKANA®. Symptoms of allergic reaction may include: rash; raised red patches on your skin (hives); or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing
  • have severe kidney problems or are on dialysis

Before you take INVOKANA®, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, liver problems, are on a low sodium (salt) diet, ever had an allergic reaction to INVOKANA®, or have other medical conditions.

Tell your doctor if you are or plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if INVOKANA® will harm your unborn baby. It is also not known if INVOKANA® passes into your breast milk.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non­prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take diuretics (water pills), rifampin (used to treat or prevent tuberculosis), phenytoin or phenobarbital (used to control seizures), ritonavir (Norvir®, Kaletra®, Lopinavir® – used to treat HIV infection), or digoxin (Lanoxin® – used to treat heart problems).

Possible Side Effects of INVOKANA®
INVOKANA® may cause serious side effects, including: kidney problems, a high amount of potassium in your blood (hyperkalemia), or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). If you take INVOKANA® with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin, your risk of getting low blood sugar is higher. The dose of your sulfonylurea medicine or insulin may need to be lowered while you take INVOKANA®.

Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include: headache, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, irritability, hunger, fast heartbeat, sweating, shaking, or feeling jittery.

Serious allergic reaction. If you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, stop taking INVOKANA® and call your doctor right away or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

The most common side effects of INVOKANA® include: vaginal yeast infections and yeast infections of the penis; urinary tract infection; or changes in urination, including urgent need to urinate more often, in larger amounts, or at night.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects to Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC at 1-800-526-7736.

Please see the full Product Information and Medication Guide.

Canagliflozin is licensed from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation.

Trademarks are those of their respective owners.

About Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
As a member of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is dedicated to addressing and resolving the major unmet medical needs of our time. Driven by our commitment to patients, healthcare professionals, and caregivers, we strive to develop sustainable and integrated healthcare solutions by working in partnership with all stakeholders on the basis of trust and transparency. Our daily work is guided by meeting goals of excellence in quality, innovation, safety, and efficacy in order to advance patient care.

For more information on Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., visit us at www.janssenpharmaceuticalsinc.com or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/JanssenUS and on YouTube at www.Youtube.com/JanssenUS.

1  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Hispanic or Latino Populations.” Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/populations/REMP/hispanic.html.
2   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Diabetes Statistics Report: Estimates of Diabetes and Its Burden in the United States, 2014. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2014. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov//diabetes/pubs/statsreport14/national-diabetes-report-web.pdf
3   Bailey CJ. Renal glucose reabsorption inhibitors to treat diabetes. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2011;32(2):63-71.
4   Casagrande SS, Fradkin JE, Saydah SH, Rust KF, Cowie CC. The prevalence of meeting A1C, blood pressure, and LDL goals among people with diabetes, 1988–2010. Diabetes Care. 2013 Feb 15. Epub ahead of print.
5   World Health Organization, Media Centre, Diabetes, Fact sheet Number 312. Available at: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs312/en/.

 

Why U.S. Hispanics Require a Tailored Approach to Type 2 Diabetes Care

 

Scientist who Established Basis of iPS Cells Receives 20th Anniversary March of Dimes Prize in Developmental Biology

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Scientist who Established Basis of iPS Cells Receives 20th Anniversary March of Dimes Prize in Developmental Biology


SAN DIEGO, April 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Rudolf Jaenisch, MD, who laid the groundwork for the development and use of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells –  stem cells derived directly from adult tissue — to potentially treat and cure a variety of human diseases, has received the 20th anniversary March of Dimes Prize in Developmental Biology.

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Dr. Jaenisch is a founding member of the prestigious Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research and a professor of biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston.

“iPS cells hold great promise in the field of regenerative medicine because they can give rise to every other cell type in the body and reproduce indefinitely. One day, iPS cells may be used to give sick babies new hearts or cure serious genetic birth defects and other disorders that we can’t even begin to correct today,” says Joe Leigh Simpson, MD, senior vice president for Research and Global Programs at the March of Dimes.  

Dr. Jaenisch’s earliest breakthrough was the co-development of the first transgenic animals in the 1980s, when he worked with Beatrice Mintz, MD, a co-recipient of the first-ever March of Dimes Prize.

In 2007, the Jaenisch lab was one of three labs worldwide that successfully used cells from mouse tails and reprogrammed them into iPS cells. Dr. Jaenisch later used iPS cells to treat sickle-cell anemia in mice, the first proof of a possible therapeutic use of iPS cells.  He also used neurons from iPS cells and integrated them into fetal mouse brains, reducing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

“Dr. Jaenisch has revolutionized our understanding of epigenetics, that is, the factors that cause changes in our cells and our bodies beyond variations in DNA sequences,” says Dr. Simpson. “For example, his work has been crucial to our progress in learning about brain development before and after birth.”

Dr. Jaenisch earned his medical degree at the University of Munich in Germany. He later immigrated to the United States and worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton University and as an assistant research professor at the Salk Institute.

Dr. Jaenisch will deliver the 20th annual March of Dimes Lecture titled: “Epigenetics, Stem Cells and Disease Research” at the San Diego Convention Center during the Pediatric Academy Societies annual meeting. He will receive the March of Dimes Prize in Developmental Biology at a gala black-tie dinner and ceremony at the Omni Hotel, in San Diego. CBS sportscaster Greg Gumbel, member of the March of Dimes national Honorary Board of Trustees, is expected to host the award ceremony.

Individuals who receive the March of Dimes Prize are leaders in the field of developmental biology. Their pioneering research offers hope for the prevention and treatment of some of the most serious birth defects and other diseases.

The March of Dimes Prize in Developmental Biology has been awarded annually since 1996 to investigators whose research has profoundly advanced the science that underlies the understanding of birth defects. The March of Dimes Foundation created the Prize as a tribute to Dr. Jonas Salk shortly before his death in 1995. Dr. Salk received Foundation support for his work on the polio vaccine. The prize is a cash award of $250,000 and a silver medal in the design of the Roosevelt dime, honoring President Franklin D. Roosevelt, March of Dimes founder.

In its 20-year history, the March of Dimes Prize in Developmental Biology has been the crowning glory of a distinguished research career or a stepping stone on the path toward future honors for researchers.

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. Find out how you can help raise funds to prevent premature birth and birth defects by walking in March for Babies at marchforbabies.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.


Troy Hutchings Joins ETS as Senior Strategic Advisor

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Troy Hutchings Joins ETS as Senior Strategic Advisor


PRINCETON, New Jersey, April 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Troy Hutchings, nationally renowned subject matter expert in the area of educator ethics, has joined Educational Testing Service (ETS) as a Senior Strategic Advisor with the organization’s teacher licensure certification area. 

In his new position, Hutchings will support the creation and successful execution of a strategy that maximizes the growth of the ProEthica™ Assessment, while leveraging ETS’s extensive research capability to advance the educator ethics movement. 

“Troy Hutchings’ experience, expertise and reputation in the field of educator ethics make him uniquely qualified for this position, and we are fortunate that he has chosen to join ETS,” says Janet Cook, Executive Director, Teacher Licensure and Certification at ETS. “He brings to the job a wealth of knowledge as a nationally renowned expert in the professional continuum-of-responsibility associated with a framework for an ethical and legal teaching practice.”  

Hutchings has a record of full-time teaching, research and administrative responsibilities at the university level spanning 15 years. He also served as a high school administrator, teacher and coach in public and private schooling environments for 16 years, resulting in numerous school, district and state teaching awards. 

He has served as a subject matter expert on numerous projects, including the development of a national Model Code of Educator Ethics. His contributions to educator professional practices were recognized nationally by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) in 2009, when he received the Annual Doug Bates Award and gave the associated lecture. 

“As a leader in educational research and assessment, ETS offers innovative initiatives to advance the teaching profession. I am thrilled to be joining the ETS team as we share an unbridled commitment to assisting educators in navigating the complexities of their profession,” says Hutchings.

Hutchings earned his Bachelor of Science in English Education from the University of South Dakota; Master of Education in Secondary Education from Arizona State University; Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University; and his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University

About the ProEthica Assessment
The ProEthica Assessment: Ethics for the Professional Educator is a training program composed of a series of modules and assessments that offers a “learn-by-doing” approach built around true-to-life scenarios. Designed not only to reinforce ethical standards or code, this tool also enables educators to navigate their way through “real-life” scenarios, deepen their understanding of obligations and clarify how to avoid risk.

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC® tests, the GRE® tests and The Praxis Series® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org


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