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California Schools Win “Got Milk?” Breakfast Challenge

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CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS WIN 'GOT MILK?' BREAKFAST CHALLENGE: Students Receive More than $40,000 for Student Activities





California Schools Win “Got Milk?” Breakfast Challenge

Students Receive More than $40,000 for Student Activities


SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Select high schools from across California have been crowned “Breakfast Champs” by the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), the creator of got milk?, with each school receiving a check for $3,000. Thousands of students participated in the friendly three-week competition during back-to-school season to see which campus, within their district, could increase breakfast consumption with milk in school compared to the same time period as the year before.  This year 69 California high schools (more than 131,806 students) stepped up to the challenge, increasing breakfast participation by up to 54% in their respective school. 

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 The got milk? Breakfast Challenge winners are (listed by key markets):

  • Bay Area: Gregori High School, Modesto – 22%
  • Sacramento: Rosemont High School, Sacramento – 14%; Franklin High School, Stockton – 4%
  • Fresno: Erma Duncan Polytechnical High School, Fresno – 7%; Buchanan High School, Clovis – 34%; West Central High School, Fresno – 39%
  • Los Angeles: Saddleback High School, Santa Ana – 31%
  • Riverside: Palm Desert High School, Palm Desert – 21%; Coachella Valley High School, Thermal – 45%; Rancho Mirage High School, Palm Springs – 54%
  • San Diego: San Ysidro High School, San Diego – 43%; Rancho Buena Vista High School, Vista – 1.24%

“Good nutrition, starting with a healthy breakfast with milk, is an essential part of the preparation our kids need in order to succeed in school and boost them toward a better future,” said Steve James, Executive Director of the CMPB. “The Breakfast Challenge is a fun way to reward students for doing what every mom tells their teenager to do – eat your breakfast.”

Studies shown that eating breakfast helps students do better in mathematics and school overall. Breakfast also boosts vitamin intake, helping increase energy and focus.1 To encourage daily breakfast consumption with milk at high school cafeterias the CMPB partnered with 15 school districts across the Golden State for the 7th annual got milk? Breakfast Challenge. The campuses with the greatest breakfast participation with milk in each district won $3,000 towards student activities for a grand total of more than $40,000 statewide. 

This year got milk? also included an opportunity for California teens ages 13 to 18 to participate in the Breakfast Challenge via social media. Got milk? encouraged students to post pictures of their breakfast with milk either on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tag the image using the hashtag #gotmilkinmybreakfast for a chance to win. Three winners securing the most likes for their photo on the Facebook contest page were selected. Grand Prize  winner Bailey Williams received $1,000 while runner-up winners Edgar Alejandre and Lizandra Pena each received a $200 gift card prize.

For more information on got milk? or to download easy breakfast recipes visit: www.gotmilk.com or follow got milk? via social media on Facebook @gotmilk, Twitter @gotmilk and Instagram @officialgotmilk.

About the CMPB

The California Milk Processor Board was established in 1993 to make milk more competitive and increase milk consumption in California. Awareness of got milk? is over 90% nationally and it is considered one of the most important and successful campaigns in history. Got milk? is a federally registered trademark that has been licensed by the national dairy boards since 1995. The CMPB’s Spanish-language campaign began in 1994 using the tagline “Familia, Amor y Leche” (Family, Love and Milk). The TOMA LECHE (Drink Milk) campaign replaced it in 2006, in order to better align the English and Spanish language work. The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

1 http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnhum.2013.00425/full

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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Anna and Elsa from ‘Frozen’ to ‘A Christmas Fantasy’ Parade for the Holidays; Celebrating the Season Now through Jan. 6, 2015

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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Anna and Elsa from ‘Frozen’ to ‘A Christmas Fantasy’ Parade for the Holidays; Celebrating the Season Now through Jan. 6, 2015

Merriment Includes ‘World of Color – Winter Dreams and ‘Disney ¡Viva Navidad!’ at Disney California Adventure Park, ‘Believe … in Holiday Magic’ fireworks at Disneyland Park and ‘Olaf’s Frozen Ice Rink’ at Downtown Disney


ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Happiest Place on Earth Just Gets Merrier as Anna and Elsa from Walt Disney Pictures’ animated hit “Frozen” join the annual holiday celebration at the Disneyland Resort. The Holidays bring themed entertainment, sparkling decorations, delicious treats, festive traditions and holiday shopping to locations throughout the Resort.

DISNEY HOLIDAY MAGIC - The holiday season finds "Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle" at Disneyland covered in freshly fallen snow, now through Jan. 6, 2015. With its shimmering colors, the Castle serves as an exciting centerpiece for a daytime holiday celebration. As evening arrives, the Castle undergoes a transformation as special lighting effects and a musical score take guests on a journey that dramatizes a young child's dream for snow!

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Among the highlights of the season, Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2015, is the return of the breathtaking “World of Color – Winter Dreams” holiday spectacular – with new songs added from the “Frozen” soundtrack. Also returning to Disney California Adventure Park is the festive “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” holiday celebration and the grand finale of the season, a five-day celebration of Three Kings Day.

Holiday time at Disneyland Resort has become an annual tradition for many guests, filled with an abundance of merriment, tradition and magical memories. This year Disney Parks invites guests to “Show Your Disney Side” as they explore all there is to see and do. Expanded hours at both Disneyland Resort theme parks extend the family fun time, while the Downtown Disney Winter Village offers a chance to play and skate at “Olaf’s Frozen Ice Rink.”

At Disneyland Park

At Disneyland Park, holiday traditions include the popular “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year by welcoming Anna and Elsa from “Frozen” into the cast. They are among the 100-plus parade performers, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, other Disney characters and Santa Claus, making a special appearance from the North Pole.

When Santa isn’t appearing in “A Christmas Fantasy,” he and Mrs. Claus are greeting guests and listening to holiday wishes at the Jingle Jangle Jamboree in Big Thunder Ranch in Disneyland. Jingle Jangle Jamboree comes to life with Disney characters, music, games, cookie decorating, crafts and seasonal entertainment. New this year on the Jamboree stage is a comedy and music show that invites guests to laugh and sing along in a wacky tale of Christmas in the West.

Additional beloved holiday traditions at Disneyland include:

  • Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle – A sensational holiday lighting and special-effects show carries the magic of the holidays from the castle all the way to the 60-foot tall Disneyland Christmas tree in Town Square. The finale of the show includes the legendary “Believe … in Holiday Magic” fireworks show, ending with a touching rendition of “White Christmas” and a climactic snowfall swirling upon Main Street, U.S.A., “it’s a small world” Mall and New Orleans Square.
  • “it’s a small world” Holiday becomes  a worldwide celebration of the season, boasting more than 300,000 glittering lights on its facade and, inside, the children of many nations in their holiday attire. After dark, the smiling clock at the front of “it’s a small world” reveals a sparkling projection show. On every quarter hour, the facade of the attraction is transformed into an enormous clockwork mechanism with advanced 3D-projection technology. The gears and springs pull back to reveal a world of holiday wonders hidden behind the clock. 
  • Haunted Mansion Holiday presents a madcap celebration as the traditions of Halloween and Christmas collide.  The ghoulish but well-meaning Jack Skellington from Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” has come to Haunted Mansion to transform it with his skewed vision of the holidays, including the newest version of the Haunted Mansion gingerbread house.
  • The skippers of “Jingle Cruise” bring holiday fun to a seasonal version of the celebrated Adventureland attraction – and it’s newly enhanced this year.
  • Special holiday food items include Walt’s favorite gingerbread cookies at Jolly Holiday Bakery and Cafe and holiday tamale plates at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante. Elf Mickey premium popcorn buckets and drink steins are available in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
  • Guests may book the seasonal favorite “Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort” guided tour which provides entry (subject to availability) into “it’s a small world” Holiday, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Jingle Cruise along with reserved seating and a holiday treat while enjoying “A Christmas Fantasy” parade. The tour also includes viewing of the holiday decor in Disney California Adventure, a keepsake remembrance and entertaining information about Disneyland holiday traditions.  For information and reservations guests may visit any Disneyland Resort Guest Relations location or call (714) 781-TOUR (781-8687).

At Disney California Adventure Park

After its successful 2013 debut, “World of Color − Winter Dreams” returns to Disney California Adventure with several “Frozen” songs in the show, including “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Love is an Open Door.” Also returning to the nighttime spectacular is Olaf the snowman from “Frozen.” The holiday version of the popular “World of Color” show features classic winter scenes from such beloved Disney and Disney-Pixar films as “Bambi,” “Toy Story” and, of course, “Frozen.”

“Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” at Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure is a daily celebration inspired by the warmth and joyous spirit of Latino culture and holiday traditions, with festive music and dancing, vibrant colors, delicious food, Disney character appearances and the lively “Disney Viva Navidad! Street Party.” “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” will conclude with a five-day celebration of the traditional Three Kings Day, Friday through Tuesday, Jan. 2 through 6, 2015.

Additional holiday highlights at Disney California Adventure include:

  • As part of the park’s seasonal makeover, a whimsical “snowcar” (the Radiator Springs version of a snowman) stands at the entrance to Cars Land, and each address along Route 66 – Flo’s V-8 Cafe, Fillmore’s, Cozy Cone Motel, Luigi’s Casa della Tires and more – features holiday decor that reflects the personality of the “Cars” character who lives there.
  • A dazzling, 50-foot Christmas tree adorns Carthay Circle along Buena Vista Street. The tree and surrounding buildings, inspired by Los Angeles as it appeared when Walt Disney arrived in the 1920s, are decorated with vintage-style ornaments.
  • Children of all ages may visit a classic department store Santa at Elias & Co., the main department store along Buena Vista Street.
  • Wintertime fun rocks the night at “Mad T Party” as Alice and the Mad Hatter add their own brand of off-kilter holiday spirit to the nighttime celebration in Hollywood Land.
  • “a bug’s land” transforms as Flik and his bug buddies spread giant Christmas lights and oversized ornaments throughout their realm.
  • Special holiday food items include sourdough bread in holiday shapes at Boudin’s and homemade turkey pot pie soup in a sourdough bread bowl at Pacific Wharf Cafe. Elf Mickey premium popcorn buckets and drink steins are available in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.

Downtown Disney District and Hotels of the Disneyland Resort

In the Downtown Disney District, guests may take a break from their holiday shopping and dining to go skating on “Olaf’s Frozen Ice Rink.” The rink opens for 60-minute skating sessions from 3 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 3 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. This year, the Downtown Disney Winter Village around Olaf’s Frozen Ice Rink is bigger than ever, offering shoppers holiday gift items such as “Frozen” plush toys, holiday crystal from Arribas Brothers, art works, clothing and accessories, all sold from the windows of the charming village houses. Hot chocolate from Ghirardelli along with coffee, sweets and baked goods from La Brea Bakery are also available at the Downtown Disney Winter Village.

The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort join in the holiday festivities with twinkling lights and ornaments, special entertainment and holiday dining with themed menus. The six-foot-high gingerbread house in the spacious lobby of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is large enough for hot chocolate to be sold from its window. Guests also will enjoy new and favorite menu items at Napa Rose in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and at Steakhouse 55 in the Disneyland Hotel, which recently debuted a seasonal Chef’s Tasting Menu.

One of the many benefits of staying at one of the hotels of the Disneyland Resort is Extra Magic Hour,* an early admission option available to registered hotel guests every day of their hotel stay. Extra Magic Hour offers admission prior to park opening to select attractions, stores, entertainment and dining locations in Disneyland Park (currently Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) and Disney California Adventure Park, including Cars Land (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays). Extra Magic Hour is only available for guests who book and stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel, and each registered hotel guest (ages 3 and older) must have a valid theme park ticket and active hotel room key card.*

Guests wishing to stay in one of the Disneyland Resort hotels will enjoy a special hotel offer** during the holiday season. When guests book through Nov. 19, they may save up to 20 percent on premium rooms Sunday through Thursday nights through Dec. 18, at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel or Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel.**  Weekend discounts are not available and discounts are not available Nov. 13 through 16, and Nov. 21 through Dec. 13. To book, call 714-520-6425 or visit www.Disneyland.com/offers. 

For more details about Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, visit www.Disneyland.com/holidays. 

About the Disneyland Resort

The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and the newly reimagined Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprised of unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences.  The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical 973-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” fun. For information on attractions and vacations at the Disneyland Resort, visit www.Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents.

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*Extra Magic Hour
Extra Magic Hour allows admission into selected attractions, stores, entertainment and dining locations in Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park for one full hour before the parks open to the general public on select days. The current schedule offers registered Reosrt Hotel Guests access to Disneyland Park on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and to Disney California Adventure Park on Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays and Sundays. For admission, each registered hotel Guest (ages 3 and older) must have a valid theme park ticket and active hotel room key card.  To enhance the early entry experience, it is strongly recommended that Guests arrive at least one hour and 15 minutes prior to regular park opening. Applicable days and times of operation and all other elements including, but not limited to, operation of attractions, entertainment, stores and restaurants and appearances of characters may vary and are subject to change without notice.  Extra Magic Hour admission is subject to capacity, cancellations and other restrictions..

**Resort Hotel Offer

Savings based on the non-discounted price for the same room at the same hotel for select stays Sunday through Thursday nights from October 26, 2014 through December 18, 2014. Book through November 19, 2014 with travel completed by December 19, 2014. Blockout dates: Special rates are not available on Fridays or Saturdays or from November 13 through November 16 and from November 21 through December 13, 2014. 20% savings available on Premium, Deluxe and Woods/Garden/Courtyard rooms, select Concierge rooms and Paradise Artisan and Regal suites. Ask about savings in other room types. Not valid on previously booked rooms. Advance reservations required. Subject to availability as the number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Excludes applicable fees and taxes. Limit 2 rooms per reservation and 5 people maximum per room. Not valid in combination with any other hotel discounts or offers. Subject to restrictions and change without notice. Separate Theme Park admission required to enjoy the parks.

Disneyland Resort Holidays - (Nov. 13, 2014) When it comes to making magical memories, there's no place like the Disneyland Resort during the Holidays. From Nov. 13, 2014 - Jan 6, 2015, the season shines more brightly than ever with "Disney Viva Navidad!" plus sparkling decor and Christmas trees at Paradise Pier and Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure Park.


Pork Shines this Holiday Season with Celebrity Chef Lorena Garcia

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National Pork Board Introduces New Latin-Inspired Recipes to Celebrate the Holidays





Pork Shines this Holiday Season with Celebrity Chef Lorena Garcia

National Pork Board Introduces New Latin-Inspired Recipes to Celebrate the Season


DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The holidays are around the corner and Latino families are thinking how to make their celebrations even more memorable and flavorful this year. From Thanksgiving Day to some of the more traditional Hispanic holiday celebrations such as Las Posadas, Las Parrandas, Christmas Day and the Three Kings’ Day festivities, the National Pork Board is ready to serve up delicious pork recipes that will make mouths water at upcoming holiday celebrations.

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To add more dazzle to staple pork dishes, the National Pork Board has launched the second part of its multimedia series “Sabrosos Momentos con Chef Lorena Garcia” (Flavor-Filled Moments with Chef Lorena Garcia) on its Spanish-language website PorkTeInspira.com with four festive pork-inspired video recipes for the holidays.

“Food is something that unites us during the holidays, and as Latinos, pork dishes serve as the centerpiece to our family celebrations,” said Chef Garcia. “Making these traditional recipes during the holiday season is so special to us – it’s a reflection of who we are as a culture and a perfect time to bond with our loved ones.”

Pork: The King of the Holidays!
Check out Chef Garcia’s new delicious, flavorful and easy-to-prepare holiday recipes exclusively at PorkTeInspira.com/Lorena-Garcia.

  • Pork Tamales: The “Tamales de Cerdo,” or Pork Tamales, is a traditional meal served during the holiday season. With this delicious dish, consumers can make a large batch for any family gathering during the season. Ingredients: pork loin roast, chili peppers, chicken broth, corn flour, baking powder, chili powder, butter, salt, dark brown sugar, cumin powder, red pepper powder, ground black pepper and canola oil.
  • Holiday Pork Loin: Nothing says Christmas like a traditional recipe that brings the family closer with a flavor-filled celebration of aromas, textures, ingredients and, of course, pork. Ingredients: pork loin roast, oranges, garlic, chipotle chilies, corn oil, salt, adobo powder and sour oranges.
  • Fresh Pork Leg Stuffed with Jalapeno and Chorizo: It’s one of the most simple and delicious recipes home cooks can prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends! Ingredients: fresh pork leg, jalapeno chilies, chorizo, garlic, onion, salt and black pepper.
  • Tostadas with Shredded Pork Meat, Cabbage Salad and Chipotle Cream: This is the perfect meal for any occasion. Ingredients: Shredded pork meat, lemons, canola oil, shredded cabbage, red onion, cilantro, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, soft corn tortillas, tomatoes and salt.

Along with the recipe videos, the National Pork Board is releasing a series of educational videos with Chef Garcia showcasing several popular pork cuts that are great for cooking holiday dishes such as: fresh pork leg, pork loin roast, pork chop and pork blade steak.

“With these recipes and educational cooking videos, Chef Garcia showcases the versatility of pork and does so in a fun and engaging way, giving holiday cooks just what they need to serve up a great holiday meal,” said Jose de Jesus, director of multicultural marketing at the National Pork Board. “Pork is an essential part of our food culture and it is great to see these recipes come to life in such a vibrant and giving way this holiday season.”

Pork is versatile, flavorful and a main staple in Latin cuisine. However, Chef Garcia takes her prowess for cooking pork to another level by not only presenting new twists on old favorites, but also talking about the kinds of cuts that make for the most savory options and highlighting pork’s role in a healthy diet.

For best results, the National Pork Board recommends cooking pork to an internal temperature between 145°F and 160°F. The seven pork cuts classified as lean by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are: pork tenderloin, sirloin pork chop, New York pork chop, Ground pork – 96% lean, New York pork roast, porterhouse chop and rib-eye pork chop.

Consumer Giveaway – Win, Cook and Celebrate with Pork and Lorena Garcia!

This holiday season, stand above the rest with renowned Chef Lorena Garcia and include pork during your festivities. Learn about her well-kept culinary secrets in our video section and participate in a contest to win the latest from her new cookware line, “Lorena Bella,” including a 6.5qt Slow Cooker and Multi-Use Pan with Technolon+, and also a 5-piece Bake and Roast Colorful Holiday Set with Technolon+. The giveaway starts the week of Nov. 17 and runs through Dec 11. To enter and for official rules, please visit PorkTeInspira.com/promociones. The Lorena Bella Kitchen Collection is available exclusively at HSN.com. 

For more information about National Pork Board, including new recipes, information on choice and lean cuts, health and safety concerns, cooking tips and promotions with weekly prizes, visit PorkTeInspira.com.

To join the conversation, like our Facebook page at Facebook.com/PorkTeInspira, and follow us on Twitter.com/PorkTeInspira and Instagram @PorkTeInspira, using #SabrososMomentos.

About National Pork Board
The National Pork Board has responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. Through a legislative national Pork Checkoff, pork producers invest $0.40 for each $100 value of hogs sold. Importers of pork products contribute a like amount, based on a formula. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, technology, swine health, pork safety and environmental management. For more information, visit Pork.org.

PorkTeInspira.com is a resource of pork information and inspiration, including mouthwatering recipes, nutritional content of pork, choice cuts, health and safety information and cooking tips.

About Chef Lorena Garcia
Venezuelan-born restaurateur, TV personality and published author Lorena Garcia is currently one of the country’s leading chefs, well known for numerous TV series (Top Chef Masters, Top Chef Estrellas, Sazon con Lorena Garcia, Lorena en Su Salsa and El Mejor de los Peores, to name a few), a successful chain of restaurants, cookbook, Lorena Garcia’s New Latin Classics. Garcia has taken her love of cooking to the next level by creating the Lorena Bella Kitchen Collection for HSN. Garcia created “Big Chef, Little Chef” as a comprehensive non-profit program (based out of her hometown Miami, Fla.) to help children and their families take control of their eating habits and, ultimately, their lives.

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Successfully Drew Thousands to Detroit for its 40th Conference Aimed to Inspire Hispanics in STEM

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Successfully Drew Thousands to Detroit for its 40th Conference Aimed to Inspire Hispanics in STEM


INDUSTRY, Calif., Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), the leading national organization aimed at motivating Hispanics to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), successfully hosted its 40th anniversary conference this month drawing more than 5,000 people to the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan.

The conference not only served as an opportunity for companies to recruit top talent from SHPE membership but also provided educational, technical and career opportunities for professionals and students in STEM fields.

The four-day event took place November 5-8 and successfully achieved:

  • Aligning leaders from corporate America and our nation’s leading minority serving STEM organizations in an executive panel to renew collaborations and drive a common agenda.
  • Celebrating the nation’s top talent through the annual STAR Awards show, recognizing the best and brightest student and professional engineers and scientists for their technical and professional achievements.
  • Energizing 400 local middle and high school students converged at the University of Michigan during the all-day Pre-College Symposium.
  • Exposing thousands of college students and professionals to Fortune 500 companies at the annual Career Fair & Graduate School Expo. More than 200 companies were present to recruit Hispanic talent for STEM related jobs and internships.
  • Providing professional awareness, skills and development to students and professionals through corporate tours and technical workshops, networking events, motivational luncheons and seminars.

“I’m proud to be a part of such an amazing organization,” said Richard H. Morley, SHPE CEO. “This is my first conference serving as CEO for SHPE. Our mission is to develop the Hispanic community through STEM awareness, access, support and development through our programs and events, and I think we’re achieving that.”

“This year is an exceptional year since we’re celebrating SHPE’s 40th anniversary,” said Barry Cordero, SHPE National President. “I continue to be inspired by the thousands of Hispanic students and professionals whose lives are truly changed through our organization. This conference really shows all the ways we impact the community and continue to raise its potential. I continue to firmly believe that these talented individuals, and our growing Latino community, are the answers to our nation’s STEM crisis. Of course, none of this would be possible without the support of our sponsors, who also believe in the importance of developing our community through STEM.”

The 2015 SHPE National Conference will be held in Baltimore, Maryland from November 11-15 and promises to deliver on more unique program workshops, featured guests speakers, award ceremonies, technical competitions and a larger Career Fair & Graduate School Expo. For more information, please visit www.shpe.org.

About SHPE
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers offers a network of more than 400 chapters nationally. SHPE’s mission is to change lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development. SHPE provides a variety of programming and resources including hosting the largest annual Hispanic STEM conference in the nation. For more information, visit www.shpe.org.


HITN-TV to Add New Slate of Programs Starting November 17, 2014

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HITN-TV to Add New Slate of Programs Starting November 17, 2014

New Season will Continue the Tradition of Educating while Entertaining


NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN-TV, the first Spanish-language educational media company in the US, is scheduled to present a collection of exciting new series guaranteed to deliver on HITN’s promise of providing educational programming that also entertains. The new programming will start airing November 17, 2014.

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The new series includes:

Mundo al Natural – This program will feature the award-winning series Wild Australasia and Wild Africa.  

Espacio Ciencia – Featuring Wonders of the Universe, a pioneering science series that explores some of the most profound questions about our planet and space.  

Simon Schama’s Power of Art – This award-winning BBC documentary series – presented by historian and University Professor Simon Schama — examines the biography of an artist and his key work through Schama’s considerations and some re-enactments.   

A Tu Salud! – A health magazine offering useful information about prevention, medical treatments, and recent advances in medicine.  Interviews with health experts and doctors are featured.

In addition, HITN-TV will also feature the U. S. premier of the highly acclaimed drama series Hispania, The Legend.  This historical fiction series, set in the Iberian Peninsula during the 2nd century BC, focuses on the dramatic events during the conquest of Hispania and subsequent oppression by the Romans.

“HITN-TV provides an alternative to the traditional programming offered by the Hispanic Television networks and it is our goal to continue enhancing our programming to offer even more interesting and educational content,” said Florentina Almonte-Balseca, VP of Programming.

HITN-TV, established in 1983, is a branch of HITN and provides non-commercial Spanish-language educational programming in the United States.  Currently, it is carried on Direct TV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, and in designated markets on Time Warner Cable, Comcast Cable, Optimum-Cablevision, Mediacom, Frontier Communications and Charter Communications. It offers educational, enriching, and empowering content to the fastest growing ethnic group in the US.  

WHEN: Starting November 17, 2014

WHAT: HITN-TV to present its collection of new programming

WHERE: To view your local cable and satellite listings:  
www.hitn.org/en/where-to-find-hitn


Musicians Play for Peace

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Musicians Play for Peace


Make Your Own Peace, new charity fundraising platform, teams up with world-renowned artists


to support global peace initiatives


MIAMI, Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Some of the most recognized artists in the music industry are using their talents to promote peace and raise funds for charities around the world through Make Your Own Peace Foundation (www.makeyourownpeace.com), an innovative social movement and non-profit organization launching November 16th at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami. With the goal of impacting one billion lives in the first year, MYOP is the first secure method for individuals to make a real impact towards world peace, allowing supporters to donate towards peace-generating causes, regardless of geography, political views or religious beliefs.

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To kick off the campaign, Eduardo Marturet, music director and conductor of the Miami Symphony Orchestra and global ambassador for Make Your Own Peace, will unveil the campaign anthem called “With A Little Help from My Friends” during the “All You Need is Love” concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles arrival in America. The event will feature Beatles music performed by the Miami Symphony Orchestra as well as special performances by American Idol Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard and introducing child prodigy Haven Star Ross.

“Just like The Beatles’ music, Make Your Own Peace’s goal is to transcend cultural and physical boundaries to spread a message about love, compassion and generosity,” said Miguel (Mike) Rodriguez, President and Founder of MYOP. “While there are many organizations raising funds for similar causes, renowned artists are investing their time with Make Your Own Peace because they understand it is a transparent organization capable of making a real and immediate impact towards peace across the globe.”

MYOP supporters can make a difference by simply downloading music. With a minimum $5 donation, supporters are able to download music created by the world’s most renowned artists especially for Make Your Own Peace. At the time of purchase, donors can select to direct their funds to one of many causes supported by MYOP, including education, health and hunger. The first compilation of music by award winning artists will be released by Christmas.

“We couldn’t think of a better place to launch than during the Miami Symphony Orchestra’s All You Need Is Love concert,” said Samuel Quiros, CEO of World Music Group and Chairman of Make Your Own Peace Foundation. “The Beatles are the perfect example of how music can change the world and that’s exactly what we are trying to do with MYOP.”

Priding itself on efficient and transparent operations, all donations will be delivered directly to the cause each donor selects in real time, allowing charities to make instant use of funds. Donors will also receive news from charities about how those funds were spent.

For more information about Make Your Own Peace, please visit www.makeyourownpeace.com.

ABOUT WORLD MUSIC GROUP

World Music Group was created by a team of record producers, marketing strategists and technology experts who believe that consumers should be rewarded with beautiful music from global superstars for contributing to great causes. World Music Group has created several movements across the years such as Tocando Tierra, a movement initiated in 1999 by Samuel Quiros, CEO of World Music Group, with the release of a 3 CD album with 36 tracks recorded with some of the best musicians in the world. A portion of the proceeds were donated to UNICEF to benefit Latin American children in need. With Make Your Own Peace, World Music Group will launch a modern and efficient technological platform that will allow people across the world to download very special music tracks from the most diverse talents in the world and at the same time act in favor of peace.


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2015 Honda Fit Chosen as AUTOMOBILE All-Star

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2015 Honda Fit Chosen as AUTOMOBILE All-Star





2015 Honda Fit Chosen as AUTOMOBILE All-Star


All-new 2015 Honda Fit recognized for its affordability, practicality and engaging driving dynamics


TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2015 Honda Fit has claimed a spot on the prestigious 2015 AUTOMOBILE All-Star list (automobilemag.com/2015AllStars). The brand’s editors, who judge each vehicle on its performance, features, and overall value, applauded the Fit (automobiles.honda.com/fits) for its refined powertrain, excellent ergonomics, and fun-to-drive dynamics.

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“The Fit remains the benchmark for packaging, versatility and value in its segment,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda automobile division for American Honda. “AUTOMOBILE’s  recognition of the Honda Fit validates our ongoing efforts to deliver best-in-class vehicles for our customers, and our continued investment in North American manufacturing.”

“We’d argue there isn’t a better car on the road today starting under $20,000 than the Honda Fit,” said AUTOMOBILE editor-in-chief Mike Floyd. “It’s fun to hustle around, especially when its updated engine is mated to its new six-speed manual. It’s pulled off adding more rear seat and cargo area—all while decreasing its overall footprint. And it’s available with more options and safety features than ever before. The Fit is still very much go, and it’s a 2015 AUTOMOBILE All-Star as a result.”

This win for the 2015 Fit marks the 20th time a Honda has been named an AUTOMOBILE All-Star since the award’s inception in 1990. Past Honda All-Stars, in addition to the Fit, include the Civic, Element, Prelude, Odyssey, Accord and Ridgeline.

To read AUTOMOBILE‘s complete 2015 All-Star coverage, visit www.automobilemag.com/2015allstars/ or pick up a copy of the January 2015 issue of AUTOMOBILE Magazine.

About TEN: The Enthusiast Network:
TEN: The Enthusiast Network is the world’s premier network of enthusiast brands, such as Motor Trend, Automobile, Hot Rod, Surfer, Transworld and GrindTV. With more than 60 publications, 100 websites, the world’s largest automotive VOD channel, 800 branded products, 50-plus events, and a wide array of TV and radio programs, TEN inspires enthusiasts to pursue their passions.

For More Fit Information
Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com/fit. To join the Fit community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/Honda/Fit. Additional media information including, pricing, features and high-resolution photography of the 2014 Honda Civic is available at hondanews.com/channels/honda-automobiles-fit.


Sears New “Reserve It” Service Lets Shop Your Way® Members Shop Online, Try On and Purchase In-Store

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois, Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sears, a leading integrated retailer, has introduced “Reserve It” – a free service that lets Shop Your Way members simply identify apparel and footwear items in-stock at their local store, easily place them on hold and then try them on in-store. The new shopping convenience is the latest in a series of integrated retail innovations Sears has introduced since last holiday season.

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“Time is often the greatest gift one can receive during the busy holiday season and Reserve It gives our members that gift,” said Leena Munjal, senior vice president, Sears Holdings. “Reserve It combines the digital world of ecommerce with in-store shopping – including the ability to touch, feel and try on clothes and footwear – to streamline and personalize the experience for our members like never before.”

How it works:

  • Members log in to their Shop Your Way account on Sears.com and select their local Sears store; apparel and footwear product searches will now show items in-stock at that specific store.
  • The member clicks on the product, style and size they want, then selects “Reserve In Store.” Members will receive an email and/or text notification to alert them when their products are ready to try on.
  • Upon arrival at their local Sears, the member will find their item personally labeled and ready to try on at the Reserve It rack located in the apparel section (reserved items are held for 48 hours). The member can then complete their purchase at a nearby register.

“Reserve It is a more efficient way to shop for clothes and shoes,” said Munjal. “Instead of browsing through racks to find your size, color and style, you’ve already browsed with a few clicks online, and when you arrive at the store your selections are hand-picked, ready and waiting for you to try on.”

The Reserve It launch comes as projections from the National Retail Federation reveal that online shopping will hit an all-time high this holiday – 56 percent of shoppers plan to shop online.*

Since pioneering buy online, pickup in-store 13 years ago, Sears has introduced a series of multi-channel shopping options that connect the online and in-store shopping experience. Along with Reserve It, members and customers have three more new ways to shop using Sears integrated retail options this holiday, including:

  • In-Vehicle Pickup, Return and Exchange in Five – a game changer and retail industry first. The service, powered by the Shop Your Way mobile app, lets members pick up, return or exchange their purchases for free – guaranteed in five minutes or less – without ever leaving their vehicle. See store or sears.com for further details.
  • Expanded Free Store Pickup – an online/in-store collaboration that allows members to pick up sears.com or kmart.com orders at any of each other’s stores – more than 2,000 locations nationwide. The service gives shoppers more convenient access to an even wider selection of their favorite brand-name products.
  • Shop Your Way Member Assist – uniquely leverages the online and mobile channels that members already use to give them quick and convenient access to the knowledge and expertise of local store associates. It offers a more personalized service experience and is another convenience for Shop Your Way members – enabling them to talk to knowledgeable sales associates remotely.

To learn more about Reserve It, visit the Shop Your Way YouTube channel to:

More information is also available on the Sears Holdings corporate blog, “SHC Speaks” at blog.searsholdings.com.

*According to the National Retail Federation’s Holiday Consumer Spending Survey; Oct. 16, 2014

About Shop Your Way®

Shop Your Way is a free social shopping destination and rewards program offering millions of products, personalized services, and advice. Through a network of retail partners and service providers, members can shop, compare, purchase items and earn points to use on future purchases. Members also enjoy special pricing, exclusive sales, events, access to celebrity brands and sweepstakes. And through the unique social community on shopyourway.com members can research and browse products, create wish lists, poll friends and family and even get advice from experts to help choose the products and services that best meet their needs.

There is no minimum purchase required for Shop Your Way members to redeem points and points can be used toward purchases across countless product categories. Download the free Shop Your Way app available on iTunes or Google Play.

About Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is a leading integrated retailer providing merchandise and related services and is part of Shop Your Way, a social shopping experience where members have the ability to earn points and receive benefits across a wide variety of physical and digital formats through shopyourway.com. Sears, Roebuck offers its wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services through Sears-branded and affiliated full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States. Sears, Roebuck also offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com, landsend.com and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers leading proprietary brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard – among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S. The company is the nation’s largest provider of home services, with more than 14 million service and installation calls made annually. For more information, visit the Sears, Roebuck website at www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com.

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Raytheon engineer wins prestigious national award

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Raytheon engineer wins prestigious national award


Carla Sayan honored by the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers


TUCSON, Ariz., Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) presented its 2014 National Most Promising Engineer of the Year award to Raytheon Company’s (NYSE: RTN) Carla Sayan. The award recognizes Sayan for her many outstanding technical accomplishments at Raytheon Missile Systems.

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“My work at Raytheon is exciting, challenging and rewarding. The company creates an environment where employees want to innovate and succeed,” said Carla Sayan, Raytheon Missile Systems Senior Information Systems Engineer. “I am so proud to receive this award, and I’m proud of Raytheon’s commitment to always be on the cutting edge of technology.”

Sayan joined Raytheon in 2008 and has worked on several critical initiatives and applications in next-generation information systems such as model-based engineering solutions and cyber-technology.

In addition to her accomplishments in Engineering and Technology, Sayan has demonstrated a strong commitment to making improvements in her community. She has been an active volunteer and mentor regularly sharing her knowledge both inside the company and in the community.

“Raytheon recognizes the impact and importance of giving back to the community,” said Sayan. “The company encourages employees to be change agents by providing us with numerous opportunities to volunteer our time and talents. Additionally, Raytheon fosters an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice – It’s one of the best things about working here.”

About SHPE
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community. SHPE changes lives by empowering the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development. SHPE’s vision is a world where Hispanics are highly valued and influential as the leading innovators, scientists, mathematicians and engineers.

About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2013 sales of $24 billion and 63,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 92 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as cyber security and a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter @Raytheon.

Note to Editors
Sayan received the award Nov. 8 during the SHPE national conference in Detroit, Michigan.

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