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Brident Dental & Orthodontics to Open First Location in California

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Brident Dental & Orthodontics to Open First Location in California

Residents Offered Free Dental Screenings and Giveaways at March 4th Grand Opening Event


RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Brident Dental & Orthodontics celebrated its third anniversary with the opening of its first office in California. The new office located in Riverside, CA marks Brident’s twenty-ninth location in the country. To celebrate, a grand opening event offering free dental screenings and giveaways will take place on March 4, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the new office located at 3880 Chicago Ave.

“Brident Dental is pioneering the way dental care services are provided to residents of Riverside and the surrounding communities.  We strive to serve families who have full schedules but limited time to receive oral care,” said Simon Castellanos, CEO of Brident Dental & Orthodontics.  “Our office provides affordable, quality care and implements technology that makes the entire process as convenient and time-saving as possible.”

The entire Brident office is designed around the needs of active and busy families with options to book appointments online and by mobile, same day and next day appointments, being open evenings and weekends, and flexible payment plans with no interest.

The Brident Riverside office is led by Dr. Ayman Hashem, who brings over 15 years of experience in practicing dentistry, managing dental offices and leading dental professionals in delivering great quality dental care. 

“I am thrilled to be part of the expansion of Brident Dental in California,” says Dr. Ayman Hashem. “I look forward to servicing the Riverside community with the highest standards in quality, and affordable oral health care.”

A ribbon cutting ceremony with the Riverside Chamber of Commerce and City Council members will kick off the grand opening festivities at 3:00 p.m. on March 4, 2015.  In addition to the free dental screenings, residents can stop in for a tour of the office; as well as refreshments, giveaways and a chance to win one of several raffle prizes.

All of Brident Dental’s services are backed by a unique quality assurance system, which electronically monitors all patient visits, treatments, dental staff and clinical performance to enable high-quality dental care.  Brident Dental in California is led by Dr. Zhi Meng, a dentist with 25 years of clinical and leadership experience.

The new office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed on Thursday.  To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, visit www.brident.com or call 1-888-871-8476.

ABOUT BRIDENT DENTAL:
Brident Dental & Orthodontics is an experienced dental service organization, which provides comprehensive business support services to affiliated dental offices owned by licensed dentists, with convenient locations throughout Texas and California.  In addition, we are affiliated with Western Dental, a dental and oral health maintenance organization that provides dental services in over 190 office locations with over 4,500 team members.  Being affiliated with this network of dental offices allows us to benefit from the company’s long-standing emphasis on high standards of quality of care, first class training and professional development.  The Brident Dental offices are led by Dr. Soumava Sen, who brings over 20 years of experience in practicing dentistry, managing dental offices and leading dental professionals in delivering great quality dental care.  For more information, visit www.brident.com.   

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Workers Demand A Halt To Intimidation And Harrassment At American Apparel And Form Coaltion With Hermandad Mexicana

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Workers Demand A Halt To Intimidation And Harrassment At American Apparel And Form Coaltion With Hermandad Mexicana


LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With the support of Hermandad Mexicana, an immigrant’s rights advocacy non-profit, factory workers of American Apparel have united to establish a coalition of workers of the iconic company to advocate for their rights before the new corporate management. The new corporate management is controlled by New York based financial hedge fund STANDARD GENERAL, which has usurped control from founder Dov Charney.

Hundreds of workers met on February 28, 2015 to organize themselves into a new coalition of united factory workers to save American Apparel as their newly adopted name reflects, “Coalition of American Apparel Factory Workers United to Save American Apparel.”

Among the demands raised by the coalition are – stop using “Sweatshop Free” in company advertising; stop the blind reduction of production hours and the furloughing of workers; and stop the incessant intimidation of workers by security guards and supervisors merely for seeking to meet and organize themselves to address workplace issues.

Spokesperson Maria Luisa Salgado declared that, “The current situation of intimidation by large and gruff security guards directed at workers for having a flyer calling for meetings, and interrogating them about meetings, is a violation of the U.S. Constitution and the National Labor Relations Board Act. We are involved in protected activity, and such harassment needs to stop immediately.” She concluded by reporting, “The current corporate management is estranged from the cultural spirit that existed at American Apparel under the leadership of its founder, Dov Charney. Under the new management, we do not feel safe or dignified.”

The coalition has active plans to hold additional meetings and activities with the goal of saving American Apparel, and the 4,500 local manufacturing jobs that are at risk, from the new corporate management.


Top Corporations March For Tiny Babies

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Top Corporations March For Tiny Babies

Bottom Line: Healthcare Savings


WHITE PLAINS, New York, March 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Leading airline, retail and healthcare and thousands of other corporations are supporting the March of Dimes signature fundraiser, March for Babies, because it funds lifesaving research breakthroughs for moms and babies. These new treatments also help prevent premature birth, saving companies millions in healthcare costs.

“I’m honored to lead the 2015 March for Babies and look forward to bringing together United co-workers and customers to help support stronger, healthier babies,” said John Rainey, United Airlines’ Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and the 2015 March for Babies National Chairman. “Together we can make a huge impact and raise awareness for the March of Dimes.”

United joins Kmart, the top March for Babies corporate fundraiser, Famous Footwear, Macy’s, Cigna, and Mission Pharmacal, as official national sponsors of March for Babies 2015.

“Our corporate partners understand that promoting healthy pregnancies and healthy babies are a sound investment for companies,” says Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes. “Together, we are working to prevent premature birth, which is the leading cause of death for children worldwide.”

According to the March of Dimes, which commissioned an analysis by Truven Health Analytics, Inc., the average medical cost to an employer for a premature baby was over $54,000 compared to about $4,300 for a healthy baby.

“Childbirth and newborn care are among the most expensive conditions billed to insurers,” added Dr. Howse. “By investing in the prevention of preterm birth, employers can help families of their employees and customers, and rein in health care costs at the same time.”

March for Babies will be held in nearly 700 locations nationwide and involves more than 20,000 companies and 3 million people, including celebrities, sports stars, community leaders and families of babies born prematurely who are involved as volunteers, sponsors and participants.

March for Babies will occur in most communities on April 25 and 26. Companies, families, and individuals can join the event at marchforbabies.org.

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 us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.


New US Professional Soccer League Kicks Off!

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New US Professional Soccer League Kicks Off!

FUSA is the nation’s first Hispanic/Latino centric professional soccer league.


LAS VEGAS, March 4, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FutbolUSA, Inc. announced today that it is launching a 32 team, two division, top-tier professional soccer league, with an inaugural season set to start in September of this year. FUSA will begin selling 16 Liga Primera (Division 1) and 16 Liga Nacional (Division 2) teams in 16 cities in Texas, California, and the Southwest.  Over 700 players will be recruited at four regional combines/tryouts that will be held in June 2015.

FUSA will not be recruiting players directly from colleges, universities, or other professional leagues. FUSA will instead recruit players from the ranks of the hundreds of thousands of predominantly Hispanic and Latino amateur players that crowd soccer fields across the US each weekend.

FUSA recognizes that a number of barriers have hindered the ability of top Hispanic and Latino amateur players to make it into the professional soccer pipeline in the US. “The language barrier, registration costs, the US youth soccer pay to play model, and professional recruitment almost exclusively from colleges are the main factors that keep some of the best Hispanic and Latino players from playing professional soccer,” said Miguel Perez, Director of Futbol Operations.  “While FUSA is an unprecedented opportunity for amateur Hispanic and Latino players to turn pro and get paid to play the sport they love, FUSA is also open to players of all races, ethnicities, language preferences and national origin.”

“FUSA will be a Hispanic and Latino community resource infused with cultural pride that provides homegrown entertainment and opportunity,” said Perez.  According to Perez, the FUSA opportunity “extends to players, coaches and staff, team owners, and sponsors and advertisers who seek to build a meaningful grassroots relationship with the US Spanish language community.”

FutbolUSA, Inc. has a 10 year plan to become the number one professional soccer platform in the US and to be one of the country’s most valuable sports properties.  “As FUSA grows over the next decade, we are looking at exponential valuation growth for our team owners,” said Michael Mauriello, President of FutbolUSA, Inc.  “The sports team comps are there, the brand is exceptional, the market is ripe, and the timing is perfect for FUSA team owners to create substantial financial value by combining their capital, their business skills, and their desire to win.”

For additional information visit www.futbolusa.com.

CONTACT: Leigh Suarez
[email protected]


New Multicultural Marketing Campaign for All-New 2015 Chrysler 200 Features Actor Gael Garcia Bernal

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New Multicultural Marketing Campaign for All-New 2015 Chrysler 200 Features Actor Gael Garcia Bernal





AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

  • Actor Gael Garcia Bernal appears in series of four commercials for the Chrysler brand
  • Multicultural marketing campaign debuts on television on Wednesday, March 4
  • Story is anchored on the message: “Why choose ordinary when you can have extraordinary?“
  • Key multicultural partners include Telemundo and Univision
  • Chrysler brand will be presenting sponsor of Telemundo’s new season’s La Voz Kids (debuting March 16)


The Chrysler brand launches a new multicultural marketing campaign today for the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 this week featuring acclaimed actor Gael Garcia Bernal (Amores Perros, Y Tu Mama Tambien, The Motorcycle Diaries). The campaign, debuting Wednesday, March 4, consists of four national television spots across U.S. Hispanic media – one :60 and three :30 commercials – and also includes digital and social initiatives. Key partners for the Chrysler brand include Univision and Telemundo, for which the brand will be a presenting sponsor of La Voz Kids, the #1 show for family co-viewing in all of broadcast, regardless of language, on Telemundo. The first spot, “Kid, You’re Not Me,” can be viewed here: http://youtu.be/YQSDvuOPqWs.

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In the first of the four-spot series, Gael steps into his 2015 Chrysler 200 and finds a young boy sitting in the car who claims to be Gael – visiting from his past.  Right away, the boy starts telling Gael to do something different with his life in order to achieve his hopes and dreams. At first Gael is confused, but then realizes that the boy, whose name is Paquito, has mistaken him for his neighbor, Paco, from across the street. After catching a glimpse of his “real” future self, Paquito is inspired to leave ordinary behind and go someplace new with Gael.

“This campaign’s unique creative uses humor, cultural cues and the spirit of individuality to capture our millennial audience’s attention, and its charm rests squarely on the enormous appeal of Gael, one of the premier Hispanic actors of his generation,” said Olivier Francois, Chief Marketing Officer, FCA – Global. “The episodic storyline focuses on Gael and Paquito’s endearing relationship while at the same time authentically introduces consumers to the 2015 Chrysler 200 and its class-leading features, including smart technology, advanced manufacturing and quality, and distinctive design.”

The campaign introduces Hispanic consumers to the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200, giving viewers a close-up view of the Chrysler brand’s class-leading advancements. The story is anchored on the message, “Why choose ordinary when you can have extraordinary?”, and supported with “Un Modelo a Seguir” – a nuanced phrase that in Spanish conveys positive messages such as something that inspires and/or something to pay attention to or follow. (It translates literally to “A Model to Follow”, which in the spot refers as much to the Chrysler 200 as it does to Gael Garcia Bernal).

The Chrysler brand campaign was created in partnership with Lopez Negrete.

About the Chrysler 200

The all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 is where exquisite style meets exceptional performance. The Chrysler 200 leapfrogs expectations for a mid-size car with an elegant exterior design, a thoughtful, beautifully crafted interior and an exceptional driving experience complements of a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission and an Alfa Romeo-based chassis. With highway fuel economy of up to 36 miles per gallon; the most available safety and security features in the segment with 60; an available, best-in-class all-wheel drive system; easy-to-use, state-of-the-art technology and a starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of just $21,700, the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 is a car that customers will be proud to own, at a price they will appreciate. The 2015 Chrysler 200 is designed, engineered and built with pride in Michigan.

About Chrysler Brand

The Chrysler brand has delighted customers with distinctive designs, craftsmanship, intuitive innovation and technology all at an extraordinary value since the company was founded in 1926.

Whether it is the groundbreaking, bold design of the Chrysler 300, the simple elegance and extraordinary driving experience of the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 or the family-room-on-wheels functionality of the Chrysler Town & Country, Chrysler brand vehicles reward the passion, creativity and sense of accomplishment of its owners. Beyond just exceptionally designed vehicles, the Chrysler brand has incorporated thoughtful features into all of its products, such as the innovative center console with pass through storage and sliding cup holders in the 2015 Chrysler 200, the industry-exclusive Stow ‘n Go® seating and storage system on the Chrysler Town & Country and the fuel-saving Fuel Saver Technology in the Chrysler 300.

The Chrysler brand’s succession of innovative product introductions continues to solidify the brand’s standing as the leader in design, engineering and value. The premium for the Chrysler brand is in the product, not the price.

Follow Chrysler brand and FCA US news and video on:

FCA Content On Demand (COD): www.fcacod.com 
Company blog: http://blog.fcanorthamerica.com 
Company website: www.fcanorthamerica.com 
Media website: http://media.fcanorthamerica.com
FCA360: www.fca360.com 
Chrysler brand: www.chrysler.com 
Chrysler blog: blog.chrysler.com 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/chrysler or www.facebook.com/ChryslerGroup 
Flickr: www.flickr.com/chryslerautos or www.flickr.com/chryslergroup/ 
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/chryslerautos or www.pinterest.com/FCAcorporate  
Instagram: www.instagram.com/chryslerautos or  www.instagram.com/FCAcorporate  
Streetfire: www.streetfire.net/uploaded/chryslervideo.htm 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/chryslerautos or www.twitter.com/FCAcorporate
YouTube: www.youtube.com/chrysler  or  www.youtube.com/pentastarvideo

New multicultural marketing campaign for all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 features actor Gael Garcia Bernal.

 

New multicultural marketing campaign for all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 features actor Gael Garcia Bernal.

 

 


Generous Donors, Corporate Partners And Celebrities Help Propel St. Jude Thanks And Giving® Campaign Past $100 Million For Second Consecutive Year

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Generous Donors, Corporate Partners And Celebrities Help Propel St. Jude Thanks And Giving® Campaign Past $100 Million For Second Consecutive Year


Kmart raises $17.5 million; finishes as top fundraising partner for sixth consecutive year


Best Buy raises nearly $10 million in only its second year


MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 4, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Generous donors, corporate partners and celebrities helped propel the 11th annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign past $100 million for the second consecutive year to help support the St. Jude mission of finding cures and saving children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases. During the hectic holiday shopping season, corporate partners had a strong showing with Kmart leading all fundraising once again at $17.5 million, bringing its grand total to date to $76 million. Best Buy saw its campaign increase from nearly $1 million in 2013 to $9.7 million.

The campaign gets a boost of awareness from a star-studded roster of celebrities including Jennifer Aniston, Michael Strahan, Sofia Vergara, Jon Hamm, Keith Urban, Luis Fonsi, Sabrina Soto, Olivia Holt, Daisy Fuentes and many more who joined Marlo Thomas in lending their time and talents in support of the mission of St. Jude.

“As a result of our amazing corporate partners, generous donors and celebrity friends, the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign has raised an incredible $587 million since it began in 2004,” said Marlo Thomas. “The support we receive allows our doctors and scientists to continue our lifesaving work and also allows us to keep my father’s founding promise that no family ever pays St. Jude for anything — not for treatment, travel, housing or food. That’s because we believe all a family should worry about is helping their child live. At St. Jude we will never stop searching for the cures that will save the lives of children everywhere.” Ms. Thomas is the National Outreach Director for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

This past holiday season, more than 70 of America’s leading companies and brands including Kmart, Best Buy, Domino’s, ANN INC., Kay Jewelers, HomeGoods, Williams-Sonoma, Inc., New York & Company, AutoZone and Brooks Brothers as well as new partners Chili’s Grill & Bar, Mazda, The Limited and many more joined together in asking shoppers to support St. Jude through in-store and e-commerce initiatives, specialty merchandise and social media engagement. Kmart was the top fundraising partner for the sixth consecutive year.

“Kmart’s long history of success in supporting charitable causes is due to the generosity of our Shop Your Way members, customers and associates,” said Alasdair James, president and chief member officer at Kmart. “We’re proud of the impact our results have made for the families of St. Jude and thankful to St. Jude for its tireless work to defeat cancer and other diseases in children. St. Jude made holiday shopping at Kmart more rewarding and we’re excited to support an organization that clearly means so much to our members.”

Best Buy saw its total jump by nearly $9 million as a result of extending its campaign and implementing a donation ask with its credit card pin pad. Domino’s, a partner since 2004, had a record-breaking year raising more than $5.2 million. Domino’s continued to integrate St. Jude throughout its website and asked customers to make a donation during the ordering process.

In addition to Kmart, Best Buy and Domino’s, several partners raised more than $2 million during the 2014 St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign, including:

ANN INC. – $4.6 million through Ann Taylor, LOFT, Ann Taylor Factory and LOFT Outlet stores
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. – $3.9 million
New York & Company – $2.9 million
GNC – $2.7 million
AutoZone – $2.6 million
Brooks Brothers – $2.3 million
Dollar General – $2.1 million

Once again, the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign benefitted from week-long exposure on NBC’s TODAY show, which featured several in-depth stories chronicling the journeys of St. Jude patients and the discoveries that made them possible.

In addition, various aspects of the campaign saw record-breaking numbers. The St. Jude Give thanks. Walk., held in 65 cities across the country that serves as the official kick-off event for St. Jude Thanks and Giving, raised more than $8 million this year thanks to more than 66,000 people who came out to walk and show their support for St. Jude. The St. Jude Give thanks. Walk. had support from corporate partners including National Series Sponsors Target and American Airlines; as well as Gold Level National Teams Brooks Brothers, New York & Company, Chili’s Grill & Bar, Gymboree, AutoTrader.com and The Limited.

To learn more about St. Jude, please visit www.stjude.org.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. St. Jude has the world’s best survival rates for the most aggressive childhood cancers, and treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since we opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer to 90 percent in the next decade. St. Jude freely shares the breakthroughs we make, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org or following St. Jude on facebook.com/stjude and twitter.com/stjude.

 


TO2015 Unveils One-of-a-Kind Medals – A Unique Product of the Americas

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TO2015 Unveils One-of-a-Kind Medals – A Unique Product of the Americas


TORONTO, March 4, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) today unveiled the competition medals for the Pan Am and Parapan Am Games. Athletes from 41 countries and territories across the Americas will compete for 4,283 medals in 825 medal events.

The paths of the medals originate at different points across the western hemisphere thanks to the collaboration of Barrick Gold Corporation, Official Metal Supplier, and the Royal Canadian Mint, the Official Medals Design and Production Supplier.

“The Games unite us, inspire us and captivate us, and it’s the competition — the elite athletes striving for a moment of near perfection — that make it all so thrilling,” said Saäd Rafi, chief executive officer, TO2015. “So, we’re grateful to all our partners for striving for that same level of excellence in our medals.”

The materials for the medals were supplied by Toronto-based Barrick Gold Corporation from three of its operations across the Americas: copper from its Zaldívar mine in Chile; silver from its Pueblo Viejo mine in the Dominican Republic; and gold from its Hemlo mine in Ontario. The teamwork and pride of the people at Barrick reflect the excellence and dedication of the athletes competing at the Games. Barrick also has operations in Argentina, Peru and the United States.

“We’re honoured to supply the materials for the medals that will mark the success of the best athletes of the Americas,” said Kelvin Dushnisky, co-president, Barrick Gold Corporation. “Everyone in our organization — especially those who produced the copper, silver and gold — will be thrilled every time an athlete holds up their medal to the cheers of their country.”

The unique Games medals will be skilfully crafted by the Royal Canadian Mint in an innovative process featuring 25 production steps. The process involves 30 Mint employees, including engineers, engravers, die technicians, machinists and production experts working together. The team’s combined experience in medals production totals more than 100 years.

“Royal Canadian Mint employees have come together with pride to produce one-of-a-kind medals which truly symbolize the years of training and effort put forth by the remarkable athletes who will compete at the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games this summer,” said Sandra Hanington, president and chief executive officer, Royal Canadian Mint.

The Pan Am Games will run from July 10–26 followed by the Parapan Am Games August 7–15.  The current round of ticket sales for the Pan Am Games will close on March 9 and will not reopen until mid- April. Tickets have been selling fast so fans are encouraged to buy their tickets now to see their favourite athletes vie for these medals. 

News Editors please note: B-roll and photos are available:
https://to2015.filetransfers.net/downloadFilePublic.php?filePassId=2e15cf6ca376957f7158bf9241249b39

For more information, please contact:
Teddy Katz
Director, media relations and chief spokesperson, TO2015
416.957.2117
[email protected]

Andy Lloyd
Vice President, Communications, Barrick Gold Corporation
416.307.7414
[email protected]  

Christine Aquino
Director of Communications and Public Affairs, the Royal Canadian Mint
1.613.993.9999
[email protected]

 


Legendary Bands Earth, Wind & Fire And Chicago Announce North American Co-Headlining Summer Tour

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Legendary Bands Earth, Wind & Fire And Chicago Announce North American Co-Headlining Summer Tour

Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire
Heart and Soul Tour 2015

– Tickets On Sale Starting March 13 at LiveNation.com –


LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Two of the most successful and critically-acclaimed bands — Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago — announced today their North American co-headlining summer CHICAGO AND EARTH, WIND & FIRE – HEART AND SOUL TOUR 2015, kicking off July 15 in Concord, California. The 25-date tour, promoted by Live Nation, will take the GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-platinum selling groups through major U.S. cities including Los Angeles, New York City, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Boston. The tour will conclude Sept. 6 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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“One of the most exciting things about the show is when both bands perform at the end of the concert,” Lee Loughnane of Chicago said. “Having these 21 very talented musicians playing our greatest hits together puts the excitement level at a fever pitch! From the Heart of Chicago and the Soul of Earth, Wind & Fire, it is an unforgettable experience.”

“This is a real treat for fans of both groups to experience again the power-packed collaboration of Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago,” Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire added. “We are looking forward to it ourselves – it has always been one of our favorite tours.”

General tickets for the tour go on sale starting Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m. in select cities on www.livenation.com. Please see below for full details and on sale information.

The tour will provide unparalleled entertainment from two of America’s most legendary musical groups, who have more than 200 million albums sold and 20 GRAMMY® nominations between them. Billboard hails that Chicago is one of “the most successful American rock band[s] of all time, in terms of both albums and singles” and has “been able to fill arenas with satisfied fans” with music that has endured throughout time. Rolling Stone has described Earth, Wind & Fire as “a funk-fusion powerhouse that changed the sound and history of popular music.”

CHICAGO AND EARTH, WIND & FIRE – HEART AND SOUL TOUR 2015

All dates, venues and cities below subject to change.

Date

City

Venue

On Sale

July 15

Concord, CA

Concord Pavilion

March 14 @ 10 a.m. local

July 17

Las Vegas, NV

Axis @ Planet Hollywood

March 13 @ 10 a.m. local

July 18

Los Angeles, CA

The Forum

March 14 @ 10 a.m. local

July 21

Phoenix, AZ

Ak-Chin Pavilion

March 13 @ 10 a.m. local

July 23

Austin, TX

Austin360 Amphitheater

March 13 @ 10 a.m. local

July 24

Dallas, TX

Gexa Energy Pavilion

March 13 @ 10 a.m. local

July 25

Houston, TX

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

March 13 @ 10 a.m. local

July 28

Denver, CO

Pepsi Center

March 13 @ 10 a.m. local

July 31

St. Louis, MO

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

March 13 @ 10 a.m. local

Aug. 2

Indianapolis, IN

Klipsch Music Center

March 13 @ 10 a.m. local

Aug. 4

Atlanta, GA

Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood

March 14 @ 10 a.m. local

Aug. 14

Bristow, VA

Jiffy Lube Live

March 13 @ 10 a.m. local

Aug. 15

Camden, NJ

Susquehanna Bank Center

March 14 @ 10 a.m. local

Aug. 16

Wantagh, NY

Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

March 13 @ noon local

Aug. 18

Holmdel, NJ

PNC Bank Arts Center

March 13 @ noon local

Aug. 21

Kansas City, MO

Starlight Theater

March 13 @ 9 a.m. local

Aug. 25

Cincinnati, OH

Riverbend Music Center

March 13 @ 10 a.m. local

Aug. 26

Detroit, MI

DTE Energy Music Theater

March 13 @ 10 a.m. local

Aug. 28

Toronto, ON

Molson Canadian Amphitheater

March 14 @ 10 a.m. local

Aug. 29

Saratoga Springs, NY

Saratoga Performing Arts Center 

March 13 @ 10 a.m. local

Aug. 30

Boston, MA

Xfinity Center

March 14 @ 10 a.m. local

Sept. 1

Bethel, NY

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

March 14 @ 10 a.m. local

Sept. 4

Raleigh, NC

Walnut Creek Amphitheater

March 13 @ 10 a.m. local

Sept. 5

Virginia Beach, VA

Farm Bureau Live

March 13 @ noon local

Sept. 6

Atlantic City, NJ

Borgata Events Center

March 13 @ 10 a.m. local

About Earth, Wind & Fire:
Earth, Wind & Fire is one of the most innovative and influential contemporary music forces of the 20th century. With a signature sound beyond category and a groove as deep as the soul of the planet the band has impacted the history of music and pop culture for over four decades. EWF has sold over 90 million recordings earning them a solid spot as one of the all-time bestselling music artists. Rolling Stone and VH1 ranked Earth, Wind & Fire on their lists of the Greatest Artists of Rock & Roll. Originating from Chicago in 1969, EWF’s career achievements include an induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2000), a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1995), eight Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards. Earth, Wind & Fire’s music has influenced, been covered or sampled by top artists including, Prince, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Jay Z, Usher, Bruno Mars, P. Diddy, will.i.am and more. Founded by music genius Maurice White; EWF’s co-founders Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson continues to tour and perform to sold-out audiences around the world.

About Chicago:
Hailed as one of the “most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era” by former President Bill Clinton, the legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago, came in at #13, the highest charting American band in Billboard Magazine’s list of Top 100 artists of all time. And Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades. Chicago’s album, Chicago Transit Authority, was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame in 2014. Lifetime achievements include a Grammy Award, multiple American Music Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Chicago street dedicated in their honor, and keys to and proclamations from an impressive list of US cities. Record sales top the 100,000,000 mark, and include 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One singles and 5 Gold singles. An incredible 25 of their 36 albums have been certified platinum, and the band has a total of 47 gold and platinum awards. Chicago have toured every year since the beginning – they’ve never missed a year. The band is now in their 48th consecutive year of touring, and continue to be true ambassadors for their beloved hometown, carrying the city’s name with pride and dignity around the world.  

About Live Nation Entertainment
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How Prepared Are You for a Tornado?

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How Prepared Are You for a Tornado?

State Farm® Wants Your Family to Be Prepared for Severe Weather


BLOOMINGTON, Ill., March 4, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Tornado and high winds are some of the most destructive forces of nature. While tornadoes are frequent in the Great Plains, South, and Midwest, there is no state in the country that isn’t at risk. As the nations’ largest property insurer, State Farm wants to make sure you and your family are prepared for the destructive and potentially deadly force of a tornado.

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Insurance helps policyholders to recover from the unexpected and there may be nothing more unexpected than a tornado. They dramatically disrupt communities by destroying schools, homes, and businesses. In 2014, State Farm paid more than $870 million for claims as a result of tornado and high wind claims. The top 10 states with the most tornado/wind State Farm claims were:  

  1. Illinois             10,884 claims
  2. Georgia            10,148 claims
  3. Texas               7,999 claims
  4. Ohio                 6,849 claims
  5. Tennessee        6,395 claims
  6. Indiana             5,945 claims
  7. Michigan          4,762 claims
  8. Alabama           4,612 claims
  9. Missouri           3,914 claims
  10. Kentucky          3,583 claims

While that is a decrease from the nearly $1.3 billion the insurer paid for tornado and wind claims in 2013, severe weather can happen at any time, anywhere and with little warning. Knowing what to do to prepare your family and property for severe weather can be the difference between life and death.

Preparing Your Home a Tornado

  • Strengthen your garage. A garage door can be especially vulnerable during high winds so a reinforced, windowless door with vertical bracing is your best option.
  • Secure your windows. If you’ve heard you should open windows during a tornado to equalize pressure, you’ve heard wrong! Instead, investigate systems that clip plywood to your windows – no nailing necessary.
  • Maintain trees and shrubbery in your yard. Remove weak branches and eliminate trees that could fall on your home during a storm. Falling trees and blowing debris in storms often cause fatalities and severe structural damage.
  • Store important documents such as birth certificates, wills, and certificates of ownership in a fire- and water-proof safe in a secure location away from your residence. In the event your home is damaged or destroyed, you will still be able to access vital documents.
  • Create and maintain a home inventory to make sure you have the right insurance protection, and in the event of a loss, simplify the claims process.

Preparing Your Family for a Tornado

  • Every member from the family should be familiar with your local severe weather warning system and know what to do when a tornado “watch” or “warning” is issued
  • Create and practice a plan of action for your family and choose a place for your family to meet if you get separated
  • Consider installing a safe room. If you live in an area prone to tornadoes, this might be the best move you can make. It won’t protect your home but will protect you and your family – and that’s what’s truly irreplaceable.
  • If you do not have a safe room or a tornado shelter, you should identify what might be the safest area of your home or business during tornadoes. This is usually the basement or a small interior room without windows.

During a Tornado (Inside a Shelter)

  • Head to the center of your home or basement, away from windows and preferably under something sturdy like a workbench or staircase or in a bathtub with a mattress over top of you.
  • Get to the safest place possible, away from glass that can break and injure or kill you.
  • Closing interior doors will also help to compartmentalize the structure and provide more barriers between you and the storm.
  • Don’t try to ride out a tornado in a manufactured home. Even manufactured homes with tie-downs overturn in these storms because they have light frames and offer winds a large surface area to push against.

During a Tornado (Outside with No Shelter)

  • Never try to outrun a tornado. Instead, leave the vehicle immediately for safe shelter.
  • If you can safely get lower than the level of the roadway, such as in a ditch, leave your car and lie in that area, covering your head with your hands.
  • Do not get under an overpass or bridge. You are safer in a low, flat location.

Recovering from a Tornado
The period following a natural disaster can be disorienting and dangerous. Below are a few tips that may help relieve some of the uncertainty and help you stay safe, secure your property, and begin the claims process in the aftermath of a major event.

  • Use your emergency water or boil tap water before drinking until you are told the water supply is safe. Food that came in contact with water may be contaminated and should be discarded.
  • Visually inspect your home for structural damage and take reasonable steps to prevent further damage. For example, board up holes with plywood and cover leaks with plastic sheeting.
  • Your insurer will require you to document any damage to your property and provide receipts for recovery-related expenses. Be sure to save all receipts for home repairs, vehicle towing and repairs, temporary housing, meals, and other living expenses

About State Farm:
State Farm and its’ affiliates are the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 18,000 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve over 82 million policies and accounts – nearly 80 million auto, home, life, health and commercial policies, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 41 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit www.statefarm.com.


National campaign provides Latinos with education on taxes and how to protect against fraud

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WASHINGTON, March 4, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The recent focus on providing an accurate tax history could increase Latinos' vulnerability to fraudulent services. To help address Spanish-speaking taxpayers' need for trustworthy and credible help, Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF), in partnership with H&R Block – the world's largest consumer tax services provider – is educating and assisting thousands of Spanish-speaking taxpayers across the country.

"All Latinos, not just those affected by immigration changes, need tax
education that they can trust," said Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation. "Whether filing this year's return or those from years past, an accurate tax history is a tool necessary to prepare for the future – it'll have an impact on many areas of life including citizenship, healthcare, college loans and even home ownership."

The campaign "Prepárate Para Un Futuro Mejor" (Prepare Yourself for a Better Future) provides nearly 200 free tax education workshops with bilingual tax experts in 18 markets nationwide. These workshops emphasize the importance of building an accurate tax history, provide insight on how to protect against fraud and misinformation in the tax preparation process, outline how to meet some important health care requirements of the Affordable Care Act and explain the impact of
immigration rule changes.

"This campaign has helped tens of thousands of Latinos with concerns about immigration status, past experiences with fraud and inadequate tax preparation," said Arce. "With the rapid growth of the Latino population, it is essential to help them successfully navigate the United States tax system. With a better understanding of the filing process, we can strengthen our families, communities and nation."

With immigration changes placing a greater emphasis on providing an accurate tax history, more individuals will be seeking outside tax assistance. Due to issues like language barriers or a lack of understanding of the process, Latinos have made an easy target for those looking to take advantage of those in need.

"Latinos are subject to a myriad of fraudulent services and misinformation when it comes to the actual tax
preparation," said Arce. "Through building better understanding and knowledge in our communities, Latinos can become vigilant in protecting themselves."

Since 2010, HAF has held over 1,000 tax education workshops in more than 800 churches and community spaces nationwide. A complete list of upcoming workshop dates and locations during the 2015 tax season is available at www.pormifuturo.org.

About Hispanic Access Foundation

Hispanic Access Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that improves the lives of Hispanics in the United States and promotes civic engagement by educating, motivating, and helping them to access trustworthy support systems. For more information visit www.hispanicaccess.org.

About H&R Block

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is the world's largest consumer tax services provider. More than 650 million tax returns have been prepared worldwide by and through H&R Block since 1955. In fiscal 2014, H&R Block had annual revenues over $3.0 billion with 24.2 million tax returns prepared worldwide. Tax return preparation services are provided in approximately 12,000 company-owned and franchise retail tax offices worldwide by professional tax preparers, and through H&R Block Tax Software products. H&R Block Bank provides affordable financial services products. For more information, visit the H&R Block Newsroom at http://newsroom.hrblock.com/.

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