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The National Hispanic Corporate Council Welcomes Northwestern Mutual as a new Corporate Member

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The National Hispanic Corporate Council Welcomes Northwestern Mutual as a new Corporate Member


WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC), the premiere resource for corporate America on maximizing the Hispanic market opportunity, announces The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (Northwestern Mutual) as a new corporate member.

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Northwestern Mutual joins a growing list of Fortune 1000 companies who turn to NHCC for insights on the latest corporate best practices to effectively compete in the growing Hispanic market. As a membership-based organization, NHCC provides its corporate members with resources to effectively maximize the $1.5 trillion U.S. Hispanic market opportunity.

“On behalf of the NHCC Board of Directors and corporate members, I am delighted to welcome Northwestern Mutual to the NHCC family.  As a corporate member-focused organization, we look forward to working with Northwestern Mutual in enhancing its own Hispanic market opportunity by leveraging our national network of corporate leaders and member resources,” said Milton Dellossier, Regional Diverse Segments Manager, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and NHCC Chairman.

Northwestern Mutual considers the Hispanic market crucial to its success. Based on that belief, Northwestern Mutual is deepening its relationships with Hispanic organizations and offers a number of tools designed specifically to help Hispanic clients and their families achieve financial security, including an informational microsite in English and Spanish (http://es.northwesternmutual.com/) and a variety of Spanish-language materials and videos on financial planning, available through Northwestern Mutual Financial Representatives. 

“As we continue to expand our diverse market initiatives, we’re excited to join the NHCC and partner with other member organizations in the Fortune 1000 that are dedicated to understanding and serving the Hispanic market,” said Chris Meece, director of multicultural market strategy at Northwestern Mutual. “This partnership will assist with enriching Northwestern Mutual’s values that directly reflect those of the Hispanic market – building trust, keeping promises, and doing the right thing for your family.”

NHCC corporate membership is open to all Fortune 1000 and S & P 500 companies interested in maximizing their respective Hispanic market opportunity. Companies who join NHCC as corporate members find a great return of value in their annual membership. Among the key reasons why companies join NHCC as corporate members including access to member-only materials researched and developed by NHCC and its corporate partners, as well as brand recognition and affiliation with Fortune 1000 corporations connected with the Hispanic Community.

About NHCC: Founded in 1985, NHCC is a unique membership organization comprised of Fortune 1000 corporations providing leading-edge corporate best practices, research and network opportunities for the benefit of its corporate members. NHCC is the premier resource on effectively maximizing the Hispanic market opportunity through marketing, community relations, human resources, and procurement within the foundation of corporate social responsibility. To learn more about NHCC visit us at www.nhcchq.org. Follow us on Twitter @NHCCorg.

MEDIA CONTACT: Octavio Hinojosa, +1-202-528-7229, [email protected]

 


Video Released by Pershing Square Capital Management Shows Herbalife Distributors Routinely Make False, Dangerous and Illegal Medical Claims to Potential Customers

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Video Released by Pershing Square Capital Management Shows Herbalife Distributors Routinely Make False, Dangerous and Illegal Medical Claims to Potential Customers

Herbalife Distributors Directly Violate FDA Regulations and a 1986 California Injunction


NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Pershing Square Capital Management today released a video showing that Herbalife distributors regularly make false and misleading medical claims about the health benefits of Herbalife products to potential distributors in direct violation of Food and Drug Administration regulations and a binding 1986 California court injunction that remains in effect which demanded that Herbalife and its distributors immediately stop this dangerous and illegal practice.

A review of publicly available video footage shows that Herbalife distributors have consistently and brazenly violated the injunction and the law over a more than 30-year period. It is impossible for Herbalife to claim that it is unaware of this rampant practice among its distributors given that these false claims are regularly made by top-level leaders and distributors within Herbalife’s organization, often at company-sponsored events. The video includes misleading statements from Herbalife CEO Michael Johnson; Chairman’s Club Members Chris Carley and Tanya McDowall; President’s Team members Larry and Heather Hulsey and Carla Berg; and Mary Holloway, sister of John Tartol, a Chairman’s Club and current Board Member of Herbalife, among others.

The full version of the video is here and more information can be found at www.FactsAboutHerbalife.com.

The video captures claims by distributors showcasing a range of false medical benefits, ranging from curing asthma, bronchitis, diabetes, and high blood pressure, to migraine and arthritis relief, weight and cellulite loss, and cholesterol reductions. Herbalife distributors are trained, often at company-sponsored events, to make false medical claims in order to lure potential recruits to purchase large quantities of products and to attempt the Herbalife “business opportunity,” which we have shown is a scam to separate Herbalife victims from their money.

Herbalife has previously been ordered to stop making these outlandish and fake claims. In 1986, The California State Attorney General and the County of Santa Cruz took Herbalife to court over the company’s use of false and misleading medical claims to promote its products and attract new distributors. As a result, the court issued a permanent and binding injunction, which requires that, among other things, Herbalife and its distributors no longer make claims that their products provide a host of unsubstantiated medical benefits, such as eliminating cellulite, curbing appetites while burning calories, and improving cardiovascular health. The California Attorney General has, to date, failed to enforce its own injunction against Herbalife.

A full copy of the California injunction can be found here.

“Herbalife infringes on the responsibility doctors have in the State of California to provide appropriate preventative care for our patients to the highest standard possible. By falsely claiming that Herbalife products are not only benefitting consumers health, but they are also allegedly able to cure chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or even migraines, Herbalife is placing the people in imminent peril. Herbalife must be stopped before they spread more lies and hence hurt people. Stop Herbalife, and let medical providers do their job in ameliorating health disparities,” said Dr. Sandra Salazar, a California family physician serving seniors, youth and families from Norwalk and neighboring communities also served by the Cerritos Community College District.

About Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P.

Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. (“Pershing Square”), based in New York City, is a SEC-registered investment advisor to private investment funds. Pershing Square manages funds that are in the business of trading — buying and selling — securities and other financial instruments. Funds managed by Pershing Square are short the stock of Herbalife Ltd and own put options on the Company. Pershing Square may increase, decrease, dispose of, or change the form of its investment in Herbalife for any or no reason, at any time. Pershing Square may change its views about or its investment positions in Herbalife at any time, for any reason or no reason. Pershing Square may buy, sell, cover or otherwise change the form or substance of its Herbalife investment. Pershing Square disclaims any obligation to notify the market of any such changes. Please see the full Disclaimer appearing on website www.factsaboutherbalife.com.


The TD Charitable Foundation Supports Food Pantries As Need Among Working Americans Increases

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The TD Charitable Foundation Supports Food Pantries As Need Among Working Americans Increases


CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $750,000 in grants to food pantries throughout its footprint from Maine to Florida. The grants will assist in providing food to more than 46 million people, including a rising number of working Americans.

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Recently, Feeding America reported that more than 25 million working Americans use food pantry services to receive a meal, and nearly three-fifths of this population seek food assistance on a monthly basis. With the influx of working Americans facing food insecurity, the grants will help support food pantries and ensure that thousands are fed for the holiday season and the New Year.

“There are thousands of working Americans who can’t afford to pay their rent and buy groceries, so they forfeit food,” said Elizabeth K. Warn, President of the TD Charitable Foundation and Senior Vice President of Community Relations for TD Bank. “The Foundation believes that it is our responsibility to support our communities, especially in times of need, so our partnership with food pantries across our footprint is extremely important.”

The following food pantries, listed by state, received grants:

  • Connecticut: Foodshare, Inc. – Bloomfield
  • Connecticut: Food Bank of Lower Fairfield – Stamford
  • Connecticut: Colchester Youth & Social Services – Colchester
  • Connecticut: Connecticut Food Bank, Inc. – New Haven
  • Delaware: Food Bank of Delaware, Inc. – Newark
  • Florida: Bread of the Mighty Food Bank – Gainesville
  • Florida: Community Food Bank of Citrus County – Crystal River
  • Florida: First Step Food Bank – Ocala
  • Florida: Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida-Brevard Branch – West Melbourne
  • Florida: Treasure Coast Food Bank, Inc. – Fort Pierce
  • Florida: Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. Lake City Regional Office – Lake City
  • Maryland: Maryland Food Bank, Inc. – Baltimore
  • Maryland: Manna Food Center, Inc. – Gaithersburg
  • Massachusetts: Food Bank of Western Massachusetts – Hatfield
  • New Hampshire: New Hampshire Food Bank – Manchester
  • New Jersey: Mercer Street Friends Center – Trenton
  • New Jersey: Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Inc. – Southern Branch- Egg Harbor Township
  • New Jersey: Southern Regional Food Distribution
    Center – Vineland
  • New York: Interfaith Council of Plattsburgh and Clinton County – Plattsburgh
  • New York: Food Bank for Westchester, Inc. – Elmsford
  • New York: Island Harvest, Ltd. – Mineola
  • New York: The Salvation Army-Glens Falls Corps – Glens Falls
  • North Carolina: Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC – Raleigh
  • Pennsylvania: Philabundance – Philadelphia
  • Rhode Island: Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association – Providence
  • South Carolina: Lowcountry Food Bank, Inc. – Charleston
  • South Carolina: South Carolina Food Bank Association – Columbia
  • Vermont: Vermont Food Bank – Barre
  • Virginia: Northern Virginia Family Service – Oakton
  • Washington, DC: Capital Area Food Bank – DC

A staunch commitment to active involvement in the local community is a vital element of the TD Bank philosophy. TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank® and the TD Charitable Foundation provide support to affordable housing, financial literacy and education, and environmental initiatives, many of which focus on improving the welfare of children and families.

About the TD Charitable Foundation
The TD Charitable Foundation is the charitable giving arm of TD Bank N.A., which operates as TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, and is one of the 10 largest commercial banking organizations in the United States. The Foundation’s mission is to serve the individuals, families and businesses in all the communities where TD Bank operates, having made more than $131 million in charitable donations since its inception in 2002. The Foundation’s areas of focus are affordable housing, financial literacy and education, and the environment. More information on the TD Charitable Foundation, including an online grant application, is available at www.TDBank.com.

About TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®  
TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing more than 8 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at approximately 1,300 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth®, and vehicle financing and dealer commercial services through TD Auto Finance. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more, visit www.tdbank.com. Find TD Bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TDBank_US.

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol “TD”. To learn more, visit www.td.com.


Aeromexico Begins New Service From Managua to Mexico City

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Aeromexico Begins New Service From Managua to Mexico City

As of today, Aeromexico will be offering six weekly flights between Managua and Mexico City, which thus becomes the airline’s sixth destination in Central America and its 16th in Latin America


MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, announces the beginning of its new service with six weekly flights between Managua and Mexico City.

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The addition of Managua to the carrier’s growing destination network means that the airline will now be operating flights to its sixth destination in Central America and its 16th in Latin America, as it continues connecting passengers to more destinations worldwide.

This new route will serve to strengthen bilateral trade, and economic and tourist relations between these two capital cities based on Mexico’s position as the third largest investor in Nicaragua, which is also the country’s second top export country in Latin America.

These six weekly flights offered by Aeromexico will be operated with Embraer 170 aircraft with 76 passenger seats with the following schedules:

Managua – Mexico City

Flight

Departure

Arrival

Frequencies

AM 651

12:15 p.m.

3:10 p.m.

Monday through Friday and Sunday

Mexico City – Managua

Flight

Departure

Arrival

Frequency

AM 650

8:30 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

Monday through Friday and Sunday

*All times shown are local times and are subject to change without notice.

While bringing Nicaraguans passengers closer to Mexico City, Aeromexico’s global destination network will also connect travelers to major cities in the United States and Canada such as Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Montreal, New York, San Francisco and Washington, as well as more than 40 leading destinations in Mexico, three in Europe, two in Asia and two in Canada.

With this new service, Aeromexico will be able to carry more than 900 clients a week, underscoring the airline’s commitment to keep meeting the needs of its passengers, satisfying the demand of the markets it serves and continuing to position itself as the most prominent airline in the region.

About Grupo Aeromexico

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries are engaged in providing commercial aviation services in Mexico and the promotion of passenger loyalty programs. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, operates more than 600 daily flights from its main hub in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its route network spans 83 cities on three continents, including 45 destinations in Mexico, 16 in the United States, 16 in Latin America, three in Europe, two in Asia and two in Canada.

The Group’s fleet of more than 115 aircraft is comprised of Boeing 787, 777, 767 and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 190, 175, 170 and 145 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 MAX 737 jet airliners and ten 787-9 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 178 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 564 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel options through its code share partners Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, LAN, TACA and TAM with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia and Peru. www.aeromexico.com, www.skyteam.com, and http://disfrutaam.tumblr.com


Labor Commissioner Distributes $329,000 in Back Pay to Bay Area Assisted Living Workers

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Labor Commissioner Distributes $329,000 in Back Pay to Bay Area Assisted Living Workers


FREMONT, Calif., Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su has obtained $329,000 in back wages for 24 employees of the Common Destiny Care Home assisted living facility in Fremont. The business owners were fined more than $358,700 on October 24 for multiple wage law violations.

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The affected workers received payments for minimum wage underpayment and unpaid overtime ranging from approximately $200 to over $160,000, depending on their length of employment and the hours they worked.

“Our department and the Labor Commissioner’s Office are committed to enforcing labor laws so that workers are paid as mandated by law. The wages and liquidated damages we recover are returned directly to the affected workers,” said Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The Labor Commissioner’s Office, also known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), is a division within DIR.

Investigators determined that residential caregivers were required to work more than 8 hours a day – at times up to 17 hours a day – without being compensated the State mandated minimum wage or overtime pay. Employees received between $60 to $80 per day, averaging sometimes as little as $5 an hour. More details on this case – as well as investigations into other assisted living businesses – can be found here.

Conchita Almodovar, who received a sizeable payment for back wages, said she never expected this outcome. Her message to other workers who might be underpaid is clear: “Just in case you’re being treated unfairly, if you’re not getting paid properly, don’t be scared. Just come forward. There’s the government, there’s the Labor Commissioner’s office – they can help you.”

The Labor Commissioner’s investigation also found the Common Destiny workers were required to report for duty the night before their shifts began, and were not paid for the hours spent on site prior to the start of their duties. Employees were given a sofa bed in an unheated garage as sleeping quarters, and they were frequently required to work, unpaid, during designated sleeping hours when residents required care.

“When we effectively enforce the law, we put wages earned into workers’ pockets,” said Labor Commissioner Su. “This is money that goes to food, clothing, housing, education, and right back into our economy. I am really pleased that these hardworking caregivers will end the year with a new beginning.”

Paz Aquino, formerly the house manager and supervisor at Common Destiny, was grateful for the assistance she received from DIR and the Labor Commissioner’s office: “It’s not only me who they helped; this is for the protection of the caregivers.”

Among its wide-ranging enforcement responsibilities, the Labor Commissioner’s office inspects workplaces for wage and hour violations, adjudicates wage claims, enforces prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship standards in public works projects, investigates retaliation complaints, issues licenses and registrations for businesses and educates the public on labor laws.

The most recent information related to California labor laws is available on the DIR website. Employees with work-related questions or complaints may call the California Workers’ Information Hotline at (866) 924-9757 for recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics.

Testimonials from three of the 24 workers who received back pay are available for viewing. For media inquiries contact Erika Monterroza at (510) 286-1164 or Peter Melton at (510) 286-7046.

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaDIR

Twitter – https://twitter.com/CA_DIR

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliforniaDIR

E-mail notices – http://www.dir.ca.gov/email/listsub.asp?choice=1

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. Non-media inquiries can contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 1-844-LABOR-DIR (1-844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.


The National Latino Children’s Institute (NLCI) Launches Multi-media Campaign to Prevent Injuries and Fatalities Due to Unrestrained Drivers and Passengers

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El National Latino Children's Institute (NLCI) presenta campana multimedia para prevenir lesiones y muertes de pasajeros y conductores causadas por no usar el cinturon de seguridad.





The National Latino Children’s Institute (NLCI) Launches Multi-media Campaign to Prevent Injuries and Fatalities Due to Unrestrained Drivers and Passengers

Campaign addresses leading cause of death among Latinos under age 34


SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Latino Children’s Institute (NLCI), whose mission is to focus the nation’s attention on the contributions and unique challenges of young Latinos, announced today the launch of a multi-media campaign to prevent injuries and fatalities among young Latinos due to unrestrained drivers and passengers. 

The National Latino Children's Institute (NLCI) Launches Multi-media Campaign to Prevent Injuries and Fatalities Due to Unrestrained Drivers and Passengers. Campaign addresses leading cause of death among Latinos ages 5 to 34.

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Although automobile accidents are the leading cause of death in the U.S. among Latinos under age 34, there are few programs designed to educate and inform them of the importance of seatbelt use.  The campaign – “Do it for your family, buckle up!” (Hágalo por su familia, abrochese el cinturon!), – helps fill this void and has the potential of saving thousands of lives annually and preventing countless more injuries.  

According to NLCI, language barriers, immigration status, long-held cultural customs and traditions, and other factors among Latinos, especially those who have recently immigrated, pose considerable challenges in reaching them. However, primary research conducted by NLCI for this campaign made it clear that the key cultural insight for motivating Latinos to wear their seatbelts was doing so for the sake of their families.

To prevent injuries and fatalities among Latinos resulting from unrestrained drivers and passengers, NLCI collaborated with the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) to develop this new, culturally relevant campaign to reach Latinos.  Also working with locally based Latino organizations, NLCI conducted focus groups in various regions of the country to ensure the diverse Latino population was reflected in the campaign. As a result, NLCI developed a bilingual, bicultural web-based campaign toolkit that is customized for the diverse Latino community. NLCI is making the campaign toolkit available to partner organizations around the nation for use in their local communities to reach Latinos. “The toolkit will help state and local organizations concerned with the public safety of their Latino communities to reach them in a more culturally compelling way. The toolkit and its messages incorporate traditions and values that we know engage the Latino community.  The campaign serves to motivate drivers and passengers to use seatbelts by focusing on the terrible consequences car accidents can have to the family if drivers and passengers are not properly restrained and protected,”  stated Maria Rita Jaramillo, NLCI Board Chair.

NLCI hopes to build and connect a nationwide network of informed leaders and organizations that serve and support young Latinos.  “Seatbelt use is the single most effective and immediate way we can save lives and reduce injuries among young Latinos. This is a winnable battle!” Jaramillo added. “Working with our partners we believe that the use of culturally targeted media, especially digital and social media is key to connecting with the Latino community and changing behaviors and outcomes.”

A recent Pew Research Report indicates that Latinos top everyone in social media activity. According to the survey, 80 percent of Hispanic adults in the U.S. use social media, that’s more than Whites (70 percent) and African Americans (75 percent).  “It is evident, that if we are to engage Latinos, we must reach them through the use of social media,” said Jaramillo. “NLCI’s campaign toolkit provides our partner organizations with the tools they need to do so effectively.”

The seatbelt toolkit can be downloaded free of charge from the NLCI and NHTSA websites at www.nlci.org and www.nhtsa.gov.  Latino-serving organizations, law enforcement and public safety officials, and the general public are urged to help save lives by using and promoting the NLCI seatbelt campaign toolkit.  

About the National Latino Children’s Institute

The National Latino Children’s Institute is a national 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization whose mission is to focus the nation’s attention on the contributions and unique challenges faced by young Latinos.  It carries out its mission by working with its network of Latino children’s serving organizations, other national Latino and children’s organizations, through advocacy and social media.


HolaDoctor Launches Free Healthcare Reform Help Line for Hispanics in New Jersey

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HolaDoctor Launches Free Healthcare Reform Help Line for Hispanics in New Jersey


UNION CITY, N.J., Dec. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HolaDoctor, the leading health and wellness online destination for Hispanics, launched a new Toll Free Help Line to assist Hispanics in New Jersey with questions regarding Healthcare Reform, as well as to guide them in the application process for acquiring health insurance in the state and federal marketplace.

The 1-888-551-ALOSEGURO (1-888-551-2567), service is staffed by a group of bilingual representatives, trained to help Hispanics in everything related to the Healthcare Law and the purchase of health insurance, who answer user questions from 8am to 8pm EST on weekdays and from 9am to 5pm EST on weekends.

Callers receive personalized attention in Spanish by bilingual personnel trained on the Affordable Care Act, AKA “Obamacare,” as well as the health insurance market in the United States.

“HolaDoctor is always looking for opportunities to help the Hispanic community in the U.S. and we know that Health Reform is a very confusing point for our people. That is why we are offering this service to help everyone who needs it. Our system is easy to use, confidential and totally free,” said Roberto Estrada, CEO of HolaDoctor Inc.

HolaDoctor representatives have the knowledge and tools to provide information about tax credits or subsidies, the documentation required to enroll in the health insurance marketplace, get 2015 coverage, and also how and where to apply in New Jersey.

“Hispanics who call our free helpline are mainly concerned about how to enroll, if they qualify for financial assistance from the government and key dates and deadlines. Many are confused and frightened by the higher penalty this year of $325 per adult or 2% of yearly household income. Our representatives are specially trained to guide people through this complex process and provide the information necessary to understand the new healthcare law in a simple way,” said Catalina Rodriguez, VP Marketing Services at HolaDoctor Inc.

Those interested may call 1-888-551-ALOSEGURO (1-888-551-2567), seven days a week or enroll online at promo.holadoctor.com/obamacare to receive a call from an HolaDoctor representative.

They can also visit our Health Insurance Center at: http://holadoctor.com/es/centro-de-seguros-de-salud for additional information.

About HolaDoctor
HolaDoctor® is a leading Hispanic health company. Founded in 1999, HolaDoctor manages the largest online community of Hispanics interested in health and wellness and is the exclusive partner of Univision Interactive Media for health content. HolaDoctor also provides strategic marketing, communications, and consulting services to healthcare companies seeking to grow the business with Hispanic consumers in the United States and internationally. The company has broad experience in the health care law (Affordable Care Act) [http://holadoctor.com/es/seguros-de-salud], health insurance, obesity and diabetes, among other key areas, to increase access to health care and reduce disparities among Hispanics. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with offices in South Florida and Latin America, HolaDoctor serves a growing customer base throughout the Western Hemisphere. For more information, visit http://www.holadoctor.net

Contact: Catalina Rodriguez
[email protected]
Telefono: 678-242-6779 

 


KFC Asks Consumers To ‘Fill Up For Good’ This Holiday Season

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KFC Asks Consumers To ‘Fill Up For Good’ This Holiday Season

Brand Partners with Feeding America to Help Provide up to One Million Meals
for those Struggling with Hunger


LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The holidays are a time to be grateful and to give back and that’s just what KFC plans to do with the launch of its #FillUpForGood campaign. Teaming up with Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, KFC® invites consumers to help KFC reach its goal to fund one million meals to those in need this holiday season.

Feeding America works directly with major manufacturers, retailers, and other partners across the country to secure safe, nourishing food that would otherwise go to waste. For every 50 cents received, the Feeding America network of food banks can help provide five meals through food pantries and meal programs across America.

Supporting KFC’s #FillUpForGood Campaign is easy. All consumers need to do to help KFC reach its one million meal donation goal is post a picture of a KFC $5 Fill Ups™ meal (no purchase necessary) on social media (Twitter, Instagram or Facebook) with the hashtag #FillUpForGood. For each social post or repost that includes a $5 Fill Ups meal photo and #FillUpForGood hashtag, KFC will donate 50 cents to Feeding America (equal to five meals) for those struggling with hunger across the country.   KFC will donate up to $100,000.    

“KFC introduced the $5 Fill Ups in July of this year and America has really shown them some love,” said Kevin Hochman, Chief Marketing Officer for KFC U.S. “The #FillUpForGood Campaign allows KFC to pay it forward with the bold challenge of helping to provide one million meals to feed Americans struggling with hunger, driven by the support of our loyal customers and Feeding America.”

“We’re excited to partner with KFC this holiday season and help more Americans become engaged in our fight to end hunger,” said Nancy Curby, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for Feeding America. “With their commitment, the Feeding America network of food banks will be able to provide more food for our neighbors in need.”

For more information on how to participate in KFC’s #FillUpForGood campaign, visit Feeding America.com.  For updates on the campaign’s progress towards one million meals, consumers can follow KFC on Twitter and Facebook.

About KFC
KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., is the world’s most popular chicken restaurant chain. KFC specializes in Original Recipe®, Extra Crispy™, Kentucky Grilled Chicken® and Extra Crispy™ Tenders, Hot Wings™, Go Cup®, KFC Famous Bowls®, Pot Pies, freshly prepared chicken sandwiches, biscuits and home-style side items. There are more 4,300 KFC outlets in the United States.  KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE: YUM.) For more information, visit www.kfc.com. Follow KFC on Facebook (www.facebook.com/KFC) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/kfc).

About Feeding America
Feeding America is the nationwide network of 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in the United States. Together, we provide food to more than 46 million people through 60,000 food pantries and meal programs in communities across America. Feeding America also supports programs that improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Individuals, charities, businesses and government all have a role in ending hunger. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate.  Together we can solve hunger. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.


Pollo Tropical® Continues Houston-Area Expansion

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Pollo Tropical® Continues Houston-Area Expansion

Miami’s iconic island-inspired chicken restaurant to open new location near the Galleria in December


MIAMI, Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Pollo Tropical, Florida’s beloved fast-casual concept known for its citrus-marinated, flame-grilled chicken and array of authentic sauces and sides, continues its Texas expansion in December with the opening of its third Houston-area restaurant near the Galleria at 6522 Westheimer Road.

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The restaurant’s grand opening celebration will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Dec. 19. Festivities will include calypso music, a proclamation by local officials and a robosurfer challenge, where contestants will compete for first- and second-place prizes of $500 and $300 for their favorite charity. One lucky guest will win Free Chicken for a Year*, and the first 100 guests will receive a coupon for a free Create Your Own Family Meal, redeemable on a future visit.

Pollo Tropical opened its first Houston-area restaurant in Pearland in July, followed by the Tomball restaurant in October. The new Houston location will be the first one inside city limits.

“Pearland and Tomball residents have embraced the uniquely tropical, fresh, hand-prepared foods that Pollo Tropical brings to their communities,” said Pollo Tropical Chief Operating Officer Danny Meisenheimer. “Because the Galleria area is a citywide destination, our new Westheimer Road location will offer more people from all around the chance to experience Pollo Tropical.”

Pollo Tropical’s menu is a melting pot of culinary cultures, featuring the distinctive, bold and tangy flavors of the Caribbean. Savory island spices, mixed herbs and citrus are blended into rubs and marinades that enhance the flavors of fresh vegetables, pork, beef and signature chicken dishes. The company has built a loyal following for its fresh, never frozen, bone-in chicken that is marinated in tropical fruit juices and spices and then flame-grilled to perfection and served quartered or halved.

Guests can choose options that include Create Your Own TropiChops®, sandwiches, salads, wraps, platters, kids meals and family meals. In addition to its signature bone-in chicken, Pollo Tropical offers boneless, skinless grilled chicken breasts, Mojo Roast Pork, Calypso Beef and Grilled Tropical Wings. Made-from-scratch sides include rice, beans, yuca with garlic sauce, sweet plantains and many more. The restaurant uses ingredients without added trans fats or hormones.

Pollo Tropical’s famous Saucing Island brings on the flavor – and a little heat – with 10 signature sauces, including Curry Mustard, Guava BBQ, Pineapple Rum, Cilantro Garlic and Spicy Poyo-Poyo. The sauces allow diners to further customize their meals and tempt their taste buds with craveable, zesty, tropical flavors.

To complement its menu, Pollo Tropical also offers diners a variety of island-inspired beverages, ranging from a selection of Caribbean beers to coconut water and popular Refrescas in tropical breeze, mango peach and superfruit punch flavors. Diners can add rum for a tropical cocktail or enjoy a Cuba Libre made with Coca-Cola® and a fresh squeeze of lime.

Guests can watch as fresh food is prepared all day in the restaurant’s open kitchen. The 3,400-square-foot restaurant will feature a design influenced by tropical blues and greens, island-inspired lighting and plants, indoor and outdoor seating for 90+ with limited table service, and a convenient drive-thru.

To serve its guests, the Westheimer restaurant plans to hire more than 40 hourly team members. The company is actively recruiting for all positions and is accepting applications at http://pollotropical.com/careers/job-postings/.

Guests can get a coupon for either a buy one, get one free small TropiChop or $3 off a family meal by signing up for the Pollo Reward$® loyalty program.

*Complete details including contest rules, odds of winning and eligibility can be found online at www.pollotropical.com/community.

About Pollo Tropical
Pollo Tropical, a subsidiary of Fiesta Restaurant Group®, is a Caribbean-inspired fast-casual concept known for its fresh, flame-grilled chicken marinated in a proprietary blend of tropical fruit juices and spices, as well as authentic, made-from-scratch side dishes, soups, salads and wraps. The Miami-based company, founded in 1988, currently owns and operates more than 120 locations in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas. There are also five licensed restaurants located on college campuses and more than 30 franchised locations throughout the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Puerto Rico. For more information on Pollo Tropical, including employment opportunities, menu and nutritional information as well as information about international franchising, visit Pollo Tropical’s website at www.pollotropical.com.

About Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., owns, operates and franchises Pollo Tropical, Taco Cabana® and Cabana Grill® restaurant brands. The brands specialize in the operation of fast-casual, ethnic restaurants that offer distinct and unique flavors with broad appeal at a compelling value. The brands feature made-from-scratch cooking, fresh salsa bars, drive-thru service and catering. For more information about Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc., visit the corporate website at www.frgi.com.

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Silver Jeans Co. Welcomes MLB Slugger Jose Bautista To Its Family

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Silver Jeans Co. Welcomes MLB Slugger Jose Bautista To Its Family

Baseball star will act as first-ever ambassador to the brand.


LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Exciting news from the Silver Jeans Co.™ camp today.  With dedication and passion at its core, the Canadian-based company is proud to welcome its newest family member, a MLB star whose story carries the very same values.

Jose Bautista, outfielder and hard hitter for the Toronto Blue Jays, is the new brand ambassador for the Silver Jeans Co.™ men’s 2015 spring line.

“I’m very excited to join Silver Jeans Co.™ as a representative of the brand,” Bautista says. “We clearly share common values such as determination and a passion for what we do. I’m looking forward to working with such a dedicated team.”

According to Michael Silver, CEO for Silver Jeans Co.™ the pair are a perfect fit. “Jose has made a name for himself through commitment to his craft, loyalty to his fans, and decades of hard work. These are qualities we have valued highly throughout our company history as well,” he says. “We’re thrilled Jose has agreed to join our family of friends.”

Like Silver Jeans Co.™, Bautista’s story was years in the making. His career highlights include five All-Star Game appearances, two Hank Aaron Awards, and most recently his third Silver Slugger Award for an outstanding at bat record in 2014. He is just as committed to excellence off the field, dedicating time and energy to his youth-focused charity the Bautista Education Fund. In addition, he is a partner in the Marucci bat company, and recently earned a degree in business from the University of South Florida.

This story of success is parallel to the Silver Jeans Co.™ 23-year history. A business built on family, company founder Michael Silver has always focused on delivering only high-quality, well-fitting jeans. It’s this dedication to the craft that maintains the brand’s stellar reputation among its loyal customers.

As brand ambassador, Bautista will be a key player in the upcoming “Work Hard. Be Great.” campaign for the Silver Jeans’ men’s line. He’ll be the focus of in-store displays, fan engagement events and a national media campaign.

About Silver Jeans Co.™

Silver Jeans Co.™ is a division of Western Glove Works, a family-owned company producing quality denim products for 90 years. Established in 1991 by Michael Silver, its devotees know Silver Jeans as the must-have brand for those who demand a perfect fit. Silver Jeans Co.™ gives fashion savvy, cost-conscious customers the latest styles and best quality at an affordable price. The brand offers men’s, women’s, and extended size denim and denim-related sportswear to markets worldwide. Silver Jeans Co.™ is always striving to fulfill its mission to weave the passion of its handcrafted jeans into the story of your life. For more information, visit: www.silverjeansco.com.


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