Sherwin-Williams Announces Color Of The Year 2015

November 18, 2014

COTY Dining Room_Coral Reef SW 6606 — Coral Reef (SW 6606), the Sherwin-Williams 2015 Color of the Year, featured in a dining room

CLEVELAND, Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Perfectly suited to celebrate a mid-decade year that’s poised for revitalization, Coral Reef (SW 6606) is Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2015. The uplifting, vivacious hue with floral notes is the perfect mélange of pink, orange and red that can be used to liven up any space.

Pulled from the Sherwin-Williams Buoyant palette, Coral Reef channels floral components, which are prominently featured in current fashion trends. Other palette colors are reminiscent of vintage floral patterns, influenced by natural-healing botanicals and the trend for green urban spaces.

“Coral Reef embodies the cheerful approach to design that we’re seeing for the coming year. Its unexpected versatility brings life to a range of design aesthetics, whether traditional, vintage, cottage or contemporary. Simply add this carefree color to your home’s palette and watch your creativity blossom,” said Jackie Jordan, director of color marketing, Sherwin-Williams.

Although Coral Reef has the chutzpah to stand by itself on a single accent wall or object like a front door or piece of furniture, its outgoing personality begs for company. Colors that make it truly sing include Cotton White (SW 7104) and Black Fox (SW 7020), as well as other floral hues, such as the Baroness (SW 6837) and lush greens, such as Paradise (SW 6720).

To relax it slightly, Coral Reef works with warm neutrals such as Sedate Gray (SW 6169) or buttery yellows like Hubbard Squash (SW 0044). Driftwood, medium wood tones and metal finishes also complement its flower-garden hue. For vintage quality that’s hard to beat, Coral Reef and aged matte brass make a perfect pair.

Standing out in a vibrant color forecast

Each year, Jordan and other Sherwin-Williams color experts research color influences from around the world to determine the annual color forecast and the Color of the Year. Color Forecast 2015 is comprised of 40 colors grouped into four palettes. In addition to the Buoyant palette in which Coral Reef resides, the forecast includes the Chrysalis, Voyage and Unrestrained color palettes.

Buoyant

“After weathering the recession and finally seeing signs of growth, the Buoyant palette reflects our enthusiasm with colors that evoke big, bright florals in fashion and interiors. Our spirits echo the optimism following World War II when GIs returned from exotic locales, bringing tropical prints and tiki-inspired looks,” said Jordan.

Chrysalis

As technology rushes ahead, the colors of Chrysalis offer a calm oasis — a place to pause and find balance. The palette’s colors range from off-black to chalky neutrals and dusty blues, for more comfortable interiors.

“An influence for Chrysalis is the appreciation of earth’s natural striations,” said Jordan. “Patterns created by the land and sky are driving inspiration for colors found in nature, from beach rocks to stormy skies.”

Voyage

From space tourism to undersea resorts, the sci-fi dreams of past decades are more viable than ever. The Voyage palette looks to these outer limits, featuring hues imagined while emerging from the water into the atmosphere — undersea teal, bright green kelp, light watery blue and deep space purple.

“The colors of Voyage are supernatural and magical. The palette is driven by unusual atmospheric events including a decade-best aurora borealis, keeping our eyes focused on the heavens,” said Jordan. “The palette’s lighter colors create an uplifting space, while its deeper tones combine to add drama.”

Unrestrained

From bold, ethnic-inspired colors and designs to the Bohemian lifestyle, the Unrestrained palette celebrates free-spirited wanderlust. Its saturated primary hues include sunny yellow, lively turquoise and bright blue, as well as black and white. Each can be used for a pop of color, or combined to create a vibrant, energetic space.

“South Africa’s colorful art scene and focus on the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro have influenced a Carnival-like spirit, inspiring design with a zest for life. The vibrant colors of Unrestrained reflect that aesthetic,” said Jordan.

Color Confidence

Using Sherwin-Williams suite of easy-to-use color selection tools, consumers can explore Color Forecast 2015 and more than 1,500 Sherwin-Williams colors. Online tools include Chip It!, which creates a colorful palette from any picture, and Sherwin-Williams Color Visualizer, which enables them to virtually “try on” paint colors.

The ColorSnap^®smartphone app allows consumers to create a palette from a photo or explore colors by family, while the ColorSnap Studio iPad^® app offers color inspiration and the ability to virtually paint a wall with a swipe of a finger.

All Sherwin-Williams color resources can be found at http://www.sherwin-williams.com/color.

Color Forecast 2015 Colors

Chrysalis	Voyage	Buoyant	Unrestrained
Roycroft Mist Gray (SW 2844)	Cyberspace (SW 7076)	Roycroft Bottle Green (SW 2847)	Frank Blue (SW 6967)
Aqua-Sphere (SW 7613)	Cloak Gray (SW 6278)	Cape Verde (SW 6482)	Flyway (SW 6794)
Moody Blue (SW 6221)	Expressive Plum (SW 6271)	Paradise (SW 6720)	Nifty Turquoise (SW 6941)
Willow Tree (SW 7741)	Decorous Amber (SW 0007)	Ryegrass (SW 6423)	Pickle (SW 6725)
Bona Fide Beige (SW 6065)	Antiquity (SW 6402)	Wood Violet (SW 6557)	Black Magic (SW 6991)
Sticks & Stones (SW 7503)	Impetuous (SW 6916)	Baroness (SW 6837)	Marshmallow (SW 7001)
Oyster Bar (SW 7565)	Crystal Clear (SW 6756)	Hubbard Squash (SW 0044)	Humorous Green (SW 6918)
White Hyacinth (SW 0046)	Watery (SW 6478)	Coral Reef (SW 6606)	Decisive Yellow (SW 6902)
Cotton White (SW 7104)	Riverway (SW 6222)	Pier (SW 7545)	Marquis Orange (SW 6650)
Black Fox (SW 7020)	Seaworthy (SW 7620)	Sedate Gray (SW 6169)	Tanager (SW 6601)

Ask Sherwin-Williams™

For nearly 150 years, Sherwin-Williams has been an industry leader in the development of technologically advanced paint and coatings. As the nation’s largest specialty retailer of paint and painting supplies, Sherwin-Williams is dedicated to supporting both do-it-yourselfers and painting professionals with exceptional products, resources to make confident color selections and expert, personalized service that’s focused on unique project needs. Recently, Sherwin-Williams was ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Paint Retailers, Two Years in a Row” and “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Exterior Paints” by the J.D. Power 2014 Paint Satisfaction Study. Sherwin-Williams products can only be found at its more than 4,000 neighborhood stores across North America. For more information, visit sherwin-williams.com. Join Sherwin-Williams on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and Tumblr.

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AC&M Group
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Award-Winning National Adoption Campaign Celebrates 10 Years and More than 22,000 Children Adopted from Foster Care

November 18, 2014

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As an extension of their award-winning National Adoption campaign, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, AdoptUSKids and the Ad Council are unveiling a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) today designed to continue to encourage the adoption of children from foster care with an emphasis on the importance of keeping siblings together. Since the launch of the campaign in 2004, more than 22,000 children who were once photo-listed on the AdoptUSKids website are now with their adoptive families and over 35,000 families have registered to adopt through AdoptUSKids.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7378851-ad-council-national-adoption-campaign-celebrates-10-years-22000-children-adopted/

The new PSAs will be unveiled today by JooYeun Chang, Associate Commissioner of the Children’s Bureau, at an event to celebrate the 10^th anniversary of the National Adoption Campaign and recognize accomplishments in achieving permanency for children and youth in foster care through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Adoption Excellence Awards.

“The bond between brothers and sisters is critically important, particularly for children in foster care. Being with their siblings can enhance their sense of safety and well-being and provide natural, mutual support,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell, “The message of this new round of PSAs is essential and I look forward to seeing the continued success of the campaign.”

There are currently 402,000 children in the foster care system in the United States of America and nearly 102,000 children (under 18 years of age) waiting for adoption. Approximately 23% of children and youth actively photolisted on the AdoptUSKids website and waiting for placement in adoptive homes were registered with one or more siblings. Sibling relationships are often the longest-lasting relationships for children in foster care.

“Adopting Deanta and Ranija is the most important thing that I have done in my life,” said Raenell Crenshaw, an adoptive parent who adopted her two children out of foster care, “I am so glad that my husband and I were able to keep them together. Having a brother or sister is such an influential and life-defining relationship. I want to encourage all prospective parents to think about the importance of keeping siblings together. I am so happy that I welcomed them both into our family.”

Created pro bono by advertising agency Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + Partners (kbs+), and Hinge Digital, the new English and Spanish television, radio, print, outdoor and digital PSAs conclude with the well-known tagline: “You don’t have to be perfect to be a perfect parent.” The PSAs feature parents participating in activities with their children such as a father trying to build a tree house without carpentry skills, a mom roller blading with her sons even though she is not a skilled skater and a mom and dad accidentally burning their daughter’s favorite breakfast. The objective is to reassure potential parents that all kinds of people have the potential to make a positive impact on a child’s life. All of the PSAs direct audiences to visit AdoptUSKids.org or to call 1-888-200-4005 (English) or 1-877-236-7831 (Spanish) to receive the latest information about the foster care system and the adoption process.

“This campaign has one of the hardest asks in a PSA and the results in the last ten years have been truly extraordinary,” said Lisa Sherman, president and CEO of the Ad Council. “Thousands of parents have welcomed children into their homes, their families and their hearts. By reminding parents that they don’t have to be perfect to make a lifelong difference in somebody’s life, we look forward to continuing to see the transformative impact of this campaign on families throughout the country.”

The Ad Council will distribute the new PSAs to media outlets nationwide this week. Per the Ad Council’s model, the PSAs will run in time and space donated by the media.

Since its initial launch in 2004, the campaign has received more than $430 million in donated media support across television, radio, print, outdoor and digital media.

“Working with the Ad Council and AdoptUSKids over the last several years has truly been a rewarding experience for many at KBS,” said Ed Brojerdi, CEO of KBS NY. “We hope the campaign and this new, comical series of PSAs helps bring greater awareness to issues surrounding adoption and draws attention to the importance of keeping siblings together.”

“It was a pleasure working with the Ad Council and AdoptUsKids to bring this important adoption message to life,” said Roland Gauthier, Executive Producer and Founder of Hinge Digital, “We are seeing clients that want original creative, in part because of the popularity of independent animation on Vimeo, YouTube and other social media platforms. We are very proud to be part of such an important and emotionally touching campaign, and want to help spread the word.”

For more information about adoption, or about becoming an adoptive parent to a child from foster care, please visit www.AdoptUSKids.org or visit the campaign’s communities on Facebook and Twitter.

Campaign Partners

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families
Within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is the agency that is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) administers national programs for children and youth; works with states, Tribes, and local communities to develop services that support and strengthen family life; seeks joint ventures with the private sector to enhance the lives of children and their families; and provides information and other assistance to parents. Many of the programs administered by ACYF focus on children from low-income families; abused and neglected children; children and youth in need of foster care, independent living, adoption or other child welfare services; preschool children; children with disabilities; runaway and homeless youth; and children from Native American and migrant families. For more information on ACF’s adoption programs, please visit http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/focus-areas/adoption.

AdoptUSKids
AdoptUSKids is a multi-faceted, federally funded project whose mission is to raise public awareness about the need for families for children in foster care, and assist States, Territories and Tribes to recruit and retain foster and adoptive families and connect them with children. The project is managed through a cooperative agreement with the Children’s Bureau at ACF.

KBS (kirshenbaum bond senecal + partners)
KBS (kirshenbaum bond senecal + partners) is the brand agency for an inventive world. We are an integrated creative, advertising and marketing agency committed to inventing the highest value ideas for our clients and for ourselves. Our team of passionate inventors and creative entrepreneurs is dedicated to doing things that matter and making things that matter. Today KBS serves a diverse roster of clients that includes American Express, BMW, Harman, HomeGoods, Simmons Bedding Company, William Grant & Sons, Boar’s Head, TE Connectivity and Vanguard. For more information on KBS a member of the MDC Partners Network, please visit www.kbsp.com or follow us @kbsp_agency.

Hinge Digital
Hinge Digital (Hinge) is an integrated creative production studio and digital agency, specializing in dynamic visuals for broadcast, film, out-of-home, digital and print. Our work spans from strategy and concept development through live action production, animation and post-production visual effects. Our team of passionate and experienced storytellers is dedicated to bringing your ideas to life. Hinge serves a diverse roster of clients that includes adidas, Intel, UPS Store, Dunkin’ Donuts, Microsoft, Merck, Nike, UPMC, NVIDIA, and EA. For more information on Hinge, please visit http://www.hingedigital.com or follow us @hingedigital.

The Ad Council
The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization with a rich history of marshalling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. Having produced literally thousands of PSA campaigns addressing the most pressing social issues of the day, the Ad Council has affected, and continues to affect, tremendous positive change by raising awareness, inspiring action and saving lives. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit http://www.adcouncil.org/, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or view our PSAs on YouTube.

You don't have to be perfect, to be a perfect parent. Visit AdoptUSKids.org

Dr. Mary L. Hediger Named Recipient Of 2014 Agnes Higgins Award

November 18, 2014

Dr. Mary L. Hediger Named Recipient Of 2014 Agnes Higgins Award

Noted Scientist Is Recognized For a Career Devoted to Furthering Knowledge of Fetal-Maternal Nutrition

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The March of Dimes honored a researcher and educator whose work changed national nutritional guidelines to improve the health of pregnant teens and women carrying twins.

Dr. Regina Benjamin, a member of the March of Dimes Board of Trustees and former U.S. Surgeon General, presented the 2014 March of Dimes Agnes Higgins award to Mary L. Hediger, PhD, during the 142^nd annual meeting of the American Public Health Association held here.

Dr. Hediger has held various positions at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), most recently as senior research advisor since her retirement in 2013.

“Dr. Hediger has championed research in vulnerable populations – including twin pregnancies and pregnant teens who often were ignored despite being at high risk for under-nutrition and health problems during pregnancy, including preterm birth,” said Dr. Benjamin. “Her research on maternal biologic immaturity and intrauterine growth retardation has had showed how to preserve the health of the mother during pregnancy, while ensuring babies got a healthy start in life.”

Dr. Hediger received a doctorate in Biological Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1985. Her work focused on prenatal and post-natal growth, including children born with autism, children born from a multiple pregnancies, and babies conceived through assisted reproductive technologies. She also examined the link between breastfeeding and a child’s body mass index to determine if breastfeeding protects children from becoming overweight.

During her career, Dr. Hediger held faculty research positions at University of Pennsylvania, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and Johns Hopkins University. She joined the NICHD in 1996 and her expertise in maternal nutrition and children’s health positioned her as a lead Investigator for the nutritional and anthropometric components on numerous studies, including the recently completed NICHD Fetal Growth Studies which will develop new standards for fetal growth for four racial/ethnic groups in the United States.

She has served on advisory committees for the National Research Council, the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. She has served on the editorial board for the Annals of Human Biology. Dr. Hediger is a founding member and in 2006 served as President of the Society for Pediatric and Prenatal Epidemiologic Research.

The March of Dimes established the Agnes Higgins Award in 1980 to recognize her role in improving maternal health during pregnancy, and the health of babies. Agnes Higgins, CM, BSc, PDt., FRSH, LLD, was a nutritionist and executive director of the Montreal Diet Dispensary from 1948 until her retirement in 1981. The March of Dimes first presented the award as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Canada’s Montreal Diet Dispensary.

Mrs. Higgins helped pregnant women have healthy babies by focusing on the mother’s nutritional needs. Services provided at the Dispensary were the precursor of government nutrition programs for pregnant women in the United States, such as WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. Since 1980, the Agnes Higgins Award has been presented at the American Public Health Association annual meeting to leaders in the field of maternal-fetal medicine in recognition of their achievement in research, education or clinical services in the field of maternal-fetal nutrition.

The March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. 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. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Cricket Wireless Gives Thanks to Yuma/San Luis Families with Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

November 18, 2014

Cricket Wireless Gives Thanks to Yuma/San Luis Families with Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

On Tuesday, November 25, Cricket Wireless will thank Yuma and San Luis residents for welcoming them to the community with a Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway. On Tuesday, November 25, the first 100 families to arrive at each participating location will receive a free Thanksgiving turkey.

WHAT:	Turkey Giveaway at Three Cricket Wireless Stores

EVENT DATE:	Tuesday, November 25
	Starting at 4 pm until the turkeys are gone

WHERE:	1526 S. Avenue B., Yuma, AZ 85364
	194 W. 32nd St., Yuma, AZ 85365
	706 N. Main St., San Luis, AZ 85349

STORE HOURS:	10 am to 7 pm Monday through Saturday
	11 am to 6 pm on Sundays

In addition, residents who purchase a new Cricket phone during the giveaway event at the participating stores will receive an extra $30 off any phone and free activation.

Cricket brings Yuma and San Luis residents a first-class wireless experience for the value-conscious customer in the no-contract space, giving customers more 4G LTE coverage than Sprint, T-Mobile or Boost Mobile. Cricket offers consumers easy and affordable unlimited wireless plans starting at $35 a month after a $5 credit for using Auto Pay; a great lineup of phones; a loyalty rewards program; and a fresh, friendly experience in stores and online.

Cricket family-friendly stores create a warm environment designed to put customers at ease. Dealer employees are ready to greet customers and help them select the best device and plan to suit their individual needs. There’s even an area for kids to play/color and dog bowls for customers’ canine friends.

About Cricket Wireless

Cricket is bringing consumers more value with a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless experience with no annual contract. The power of Cricket is our fast, reliable, nationwide 4G LTE network; easy and affordable unlimited plans with taxes and fees included; annual loyalty rewards; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About. Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc.

To learn more about Cricket or find a store near you, visit www.cricketwireless.com and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/cricketnation and Twitter at twitter.com/Cricketnation.

Terms and Conditions

*Unlimited plans include 1G, 3GB or 10GB of high speed data access, depending on your plan. Use exceeding this high speed access allowance will result in reduced access speeds of a maximum 128 Kbps for the rest of your monthly plan cycle.

**Auto Pay: $5 savings provided as an account credit at the end of each billing cycle while enrolled in Auto Pay. Auto Pay credit requires Auto Pay enrollment with a new Basic, Smart or Pro plan. Terms, conditions and restriction apply.

Media Contact:
Ashley Vitale
858.882.9410
[email protected]

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/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nov. 18, 2014/

Suave Professionals® Celebrity Stylist Leonardo Rocco Presents History of Hair Trends and Predictions at Miami Hair Beauty & Fashion by Rocco Donna

November 18, 2014

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Suave Professionals® celebrity stylist Leonardo Rocco kicked off Funkshion Miami Beach Fashion Week by taking a historical tour of fashion and beauty trends with a look toward the future. As a tribute to the show’s tenth year, Rocco created the “DECADE” concept, which took the audience on a tour of hair and fashion starting with the late 20’s. Rocco and his team gave each of the hairstyles a touch of glam using Suave Professionals®.

In preparation for the show, Rocco took inventory of hairstyles throughout the past nine decades and found looks that inspire not only the versatile and feminine styles he creates today, but also hair trends to come. Suave Professionals® products were a critical part of his team’s toolkit for the show as the brand’s various lines have evolved through the years to fit women’s styling needs.

“Like Suave, I’m dedicated to helping all women live beautifully by giving them the tools and tips to create beautiful styles. The past is a constant source of inspiration while I look ahead toward the future. By taking the best of the decades, such as the movement of the classic 50’s styles that celebrated volume and curl and the playful and sexy hair from the 70’s, I was able to present the looks that inspire my work today,” said Leonardo Rocco. “From today’s looks to the styles of tomorrow, Suave Professionals® will continue to make women look and feel good through the years.”

Suave Professionals® Natural Infusion includes three hair care collections that are free of parabens or dyes. For more information, visit Suave.com for styling tips and tricks. Additional hair trends and product information can be found on the Suave Beauty Facebook Page or @SuaveBeauty on Twitter.

Suave Professionals® Natural Infusion Moisturizing products with Macadamia Oil
Suave Professionals® Natural Infusion Anti-Breakage & Strengthening products with Awapuhi Ginger
Suave Professionals® Natural Infusion All Day Body products with Seaweed

The show’s style and trend highlights included:

1950s: The glamour of Hollywood film stars influenced this look which was punctuated by romantic, voluminous curls.

1970s: The bohemian spirit of the 1970s was captured by giving loose strands plenty of texture and free-flowing movement.

2000s: Hair was brought to new heights in a modern iteration of the smooth and ever classic ballerina bun.

3000s: A futuristic look ahead showcases mainstream uses of bold colored highlights and hair accessories as adornment.

About the MHB&F and Founder Leonardo Rocco
The event’s creator, Rocco, is a globally recognized professional in the beauty and fashion industry and is recognized widely for his talent, unique vision, and media visibility. Rocco has been responsible for changing and maintaining the image of many celebrities within the Hispanic and Anglo market for more than two decades at Rocco Donna Salon & Agency.

Miami Hair Beauty and Fashion by Rocco Donna supports the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Miami/Ft. Lauderdale and Sachamama.

Miami Hair Beauty & Fashion 2014 is produced by Rocco Donna Salon & Agency.

ABOUT SUAVE PROFESSIONALS®
For over 70 years, Suave has been committed to creating professional-quality products for consumers that work as well as high-end salon brands. Suave is challenging consumers everywhere to Rethink Salon Hair, and rediscover the quality that is in every bottle they sell. As one of America’s top selling hair care brands, Suave offers a line of shampoos, conditioners and styling products that are proven to work as well as salon brands. The brand’s commitment to quality is why more than half of American households choose Suave®.

Each collection delivers noticeable hair benefits and contains no parabens or dyes. Styling products such as the Suave Professionals® Natural Infusion Moisturizing Light Oil Spray with Macadamia Oil hydrates weightlessly while providing 10x more moisture to give the perfect finish to any style.

ABOUT UNILEVER UNITED STATES, INC.
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in more than 190 countries. Working to create a better future every day, we help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, Consort For Men, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Fruttare, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Just for Me!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Motions, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, TIGI, TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe, TRESemme and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.

Our ambition is to double the size of our business, while reducing our overall environmental footprint (including sourcing, consumer use and disposal) and increasing our positive social impact. We are committed to helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being, sourcing all our agricultural raw materials sustainably by 2020, and decoupling our growth from our environmental impact. Supporting our three big goals, we have defined seven pillars, underpinned by targets encompassing social, environmental and economic areas. See more on the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan at http://www.unileverusa.com/sustainable-living/.

Unilever employs approximately 10,000 people in the United States – generating nearly $9 billion in sales in 2013. For more information, visit www.unileverusa.com.

Contact:
Jennifer Morales	Kathryn Fernandez
Weber Shandwick	Unilever
212.445.8274	201.894.2484
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The Home Depot Announces Third Quarter Results; Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2014 Guidance

November 18, 2014

The Home Depot Announces Third Quarter Results; Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2014 Guidance

ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today reported sales of $20.5 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2014, a 5.4 percent increase from the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Comparable store sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 were positive 5.2 percent, and comp sales for U.S. stores were positive 5.8 percent.

Net earnings for the third quarter were $1.5 billion, or $1.15 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $1.4 billion, or $0.95 per diluted share, for the same period of fiscal 2013. For the third quarter of fiscal 2014, diluted earnings per share increased 21.1 percent from the same period in the prior year.

Third quarter of fiscal 2014 results reflect a pretax gain on sale of $100 million related to the sale of a portion of the Company’s equity ownership in HD Supply Holdings, Inc. and pretax net expenses of $28 million related to the Company’s data breach.

“During the quarter we saw strong performance across all geographies led by growth in transactions and continued strength in the core of the store,” said Craig Menear, CEO and president. “I would like to thank our associates for their hard work and dedication to our customers, and I would like to thank our customers for their continued confidence in The Home Depot.”

Reaffirmed Fiscal 2014 Guidance

The Company confirmed that it expects fiscal 2014 sales growth of approximately 4.8 percent. The Company also confirmed that it expects fiscal 2014 diluted earnings per share to grow by 21 percent to approximately $4.54. This earnings-per-share guidance includes the benefit of the Company’s year-to-date share repurchases of $5.74 billion and the Company’s intent to repurchase an additional $1.26 billion of shares in the fourth quarter. The earnings-per-share guidance also includes an estimate of net breach-related costs of approximately $34 million for the year.

The Company’s fiscal 2014 diluted earnings-per-share guidance does not include an accrual for other probable losses related to the breach that cannot be estimated at this time. Other than the breach-related costs contained in the Company’s updated fiscal 2014 diluted earnings-per-share guidance, at this time the Company is not able to estimate the costs, or a range of costs, related to the breach. Costs related to the breach may include liabilities to payment card networks for reimbursements of credit card fraud and card reissuance costs; liabilities related to the Company’s private label credit card fraud and card reissuance; liabilities from current and future civil litigation, governmental investigations and enforcement proceedings; future expenses for legal, investigative and consulting fees; and incremental expenses and capital investments for remediation activities. Those costs may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial results in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 and/or future periods.

The Home Depot will conduct a conference call today at 9 a.m. ET to discuss information included in this news release and related matters. The conference call will be available in its entirety through a webcast and replay at earnings.homedepot.com.

At the end of the third quarter, the Company operated a total of 2,266 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs more than 300,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

Certain statements contained herein constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, the demand for our products and services; net sales growth; comparable store sales; effects of competition; state of the economy; state of the residential construction, housing and home improvement markets; state of the credit markets, including mortgages, home equity loans and consumer credit; demand for credit offerings; inventory and in-stock positions; implementation of store, interconnected retail and supply chain initiatives; management of relationships with our suppliers and vendors; the impact and expected outcome of investigations, inquiries, claims and litigation related to our recent data breach; continuation of share repurchase programs; net earnings performance; earnings per share; dividend targets; capital allocation and expenditures; liquidity; return on invested capital; expense leverage; stock-based compensation expense; commodity price inflation and deflation; the ability to issue debt on terms and at rates acceptable to us; the effect of accounting charges; the effect of adopting certain accounting standards; store openings and closures; guidance for fiscal 2014 and beyond; and financial outlook. Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and our current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. You should not rely on our forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties – many of which are beyond our control or are currently unknown to us – as well as potentially inaccurate assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations and projections. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to those described in Item 8.01 of our Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 18, 2014.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update these statements other than as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 2, 2014 AND NOVEMBER 3, 2013
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in Millions Except Per Share Data and as Otherwise Noted)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	November 2, 2014		November 3, 2013		% Increase (Decrease)		November 2, 2014		November 3, 2013		% Increase (Decrease)
NET SALES	$	20,516	$	19,470	5.4	%	$	64,014	$	61,116	4.7	%
Cost of Sales	13,331		12,672		5.2		41,783		39,918		4.7
GROSS PROFIT	7,185		6,798		5.7		22,231		21,198		4.9
Operating Expenses:
Selling, General and Administrative	4,217		4,096		3.0		12,709		12,573		1.1
Depreciation and Amortization	415		409		1.5		1,244		1,220		2.0
Total Operating Expenses	4,632		4,505		2.8		13,953		13,793		1.2
OPERATING INCOME	2,553		2,293		11.3		8,278		7,405		11.8
Interest and Other (Income) Expense:
Interest and Investment Income	(105)		(3)		N/M		(222)		(8)		N/M
Interest Expense	218		191		14.1		617		529		16.6
Interest and Other, net	113		188		(39.9)		395		521		(24.2)
EARNINGS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	2,440		2,105		15.9		7,883		6,884		14.5
Provision for Income Taxes	903		754		19.8		2,917		2,512		16.1

NET EARNINGS	$	1,537	$	1,351	13.8	%	$	4,966	$	4,372	13.6	%

Weighted Average Common Shares	1,327		1,408		(5.8)	%	1,348		1,438		(6.3)	%
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE	$	1.16	$	0.96	20.8		$	3.68	$	3.04	21.1

Diluted Weighted Average Common Shares	1,334		1,417		(5.9)	%	1,356		1,448		(6.4)	%
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE	$	1.15	$	0.95	21.1		$	3.66	$	3.02	21.2

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS	November 2, 2014		November 3, 2013		% Increase (Decrease)		November 2, 2014		November 3, 2013		% Increase (Decrease)
Number of Customer Transactions	355.4		344.3		3.2	%	1,109.5		1,074.6		3.3	%
Average Ticket (actual)	$	57.55	$	56.27	2.3		$	57.90	$	56.99	1.6
Sales per Square Foot (actual)	$	347.79	$	328.69	5.8		$	361.73	$	346.64	4.4

N/M – Not Meaningful

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF NOVEMBER 2, 2014, NOVEMBER 3, 2013 AND FEBRUARY 2, 2014
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in Millions)

	November 2, 2014		November 3, 2013		February 2, 2014
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	2,181	$	4,853	$	1,929
Receivables, net	1,611		1,606		1,398
Merchandise Inventories	12,008		11,348		11,057
Other Current Assets	949		791		895
Total Current Assets	16,749		18,598		15,279
Property and Equipment, net	22,940		23,557		23,348
Goodwill	1,283		1,172		1,289
Other Assets	540		487		602
TOTAL ASSETS	$	41,512	$	43,814	$	40,518

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Accounts Payable	$	6,897	$	6,366	$	5,797
Accrued Salaries and Related Expenses	1,303		1,315		1,428
Current Installments of Long-Term Debt	34		1,317		33
Other Current Liabilities	4,026		3,531		3,491
Total Current Liabilities	12,260		12,529		10,749
Long-Term Debt, excluding current installments	16,693		14,692		14,691
Other Long-Term Liabilities	2,449		2,379		2,556
Total Liabilities	31,402		29,600		27,996
Total Stockholders’ Equity	10,110		14,214		12,522
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	41,512	$	43,814	$	40,518

THE HOME DEPOT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 2, 2014 AND NOVEMBER 3, 2013 (Unaudited) (Amounts in Millions)
	Nine Months Ended
	November 2, 2014		November 3, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Earnings	$	4,966	$	4,372
Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization	1,345		1,317
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	174		169
Changes in Working Capital and Other	(238)		123
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	6,247		5,981
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital Expenditures	(999)		(964)
Proceeds from Sales of Investments	212		—
Payments for Businesses Acquired, net	—		(15)
Proceeds from Sales of Property and Equipment	20		34
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(767)		(945)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from Long-Term Borrowings, net of discount	1,981		5,222
Repayments of Long-Term Debt	(30)		(25)
Repurchases of Common Stock	(5,578)		(6,446)
Proceeds from Sales of Common Stock	178		164
Cash Dividends Paid to Stockholders	(1,912)		(1,699)
Other Financing Activities	150		104
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities	(5,211)		(2,680)
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents	269		2,356
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(17)		3
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	1,929		2,494
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$	2,181	$	4,853

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Smartphone Ownership And Driver Distractions High Among Hispanics

November 18, 2014

Smartphone Ownership And Driver Distractions High Among Hispanics

A New State Farm® Survey of Hispanic Drivers Reveals
Frequent Use of Smartphones While Driving

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Three in 10 Hispanic drivers said they have engaged in webbing while driving, according to a first-of-its-kind distracted driving survey by State Farm. This was the first time Hispanic drivers were surveyed regarding their driving behaviors. Drivers who use cellular phones while driving are four times more likely to have a crash than those who refrain from this risky behavior.[i]

Do drivers try to manage their risk when they use their cellphones? A new report from State Farm shows that one quarter of Hispanic drivers say they read and respond to emails, read and update social media while driving.

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The new survey, which was comprised of 650 U.S Hispanic drivers over 18 years old, shows nearly 37 percent text and drive and the majority of drivers (54 percent) program a navigation system/GPS while driving. The survey revealed that approximately one quarter indicated reading emails, responding to emails, reading social media, and update social media while driving.

“The mobile internet is generating another set of distractions for drivers to avoid,” said Chris Mullen, Director of Technology Research at State Farm. “Much attention is paid toward reducing texting while driving, but we must also be concerned about addressing the use of multiple mobile web services while driving.”

According to a report by the National Highway Transportation Safety Association, racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately killed in traffic crashes, compared with the much larger non-Hispanic White population. Of particular concern is the large number of fatalities in the Hispanic population because this ethnic group is the largest minority group in the United States. These distractions pose an ever increasing risk to drivers and their safety on the road.

“The safety community must ensure we are keeping pace with our understanding of the types of distractions drivers face,” said Mullen. “Regulation, enforcement, education and technology all have a role to play in making our roads safer for all who share them.”

While distracted driving research and education often focuses on young, inexperienced drivers, the data indicate that motorists of all ages are using their smartphones while driving.

Other Key Findings:

91 percent of Hispanic drivers with cellphones indicated that they owned a smartphone
For Hispanic drivers ages 18-29, 53 percent text while driving, and 37 percent check email
Drivers are accessing the internet on a smartphone at 30 percent, while drivers 18-29 are doing so at a much higher rate, 41 percent
Twenty-five percent of drivers are updating social media networks, with drivers ages 18-29 doing so a bit more at 33 percent

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“State Farm continues to support a multi-pronged approach to encouraging more engaged driving,” Mullen said. “Engaged driving occurs when drivers actively devote sufficient attention to actions critical to safe driving. It’s our goal for all drivers to have this level of engagement at all times. For tips on how to break the distracted driving habit go to the Learning Center at State Farm.

About the survey:
In October and November of 2014, the State Farm Strategic Resources Department used an outside panel vendor to conduct an online survey with approximately 650 U.S. Hispanic consumers. Survey respondents included those who reported being Hispanic or Latino, having some insurance and financial responsibility for their household, having a valid driver’s license, owning a cellphone, and driving between 1 and 80 hours per week. The sample was representative of the U.S. Hispanic population by age, gender, region, and preferred language of the online survey.

About State Farm®
State Farm and its affiliates are the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. and is a leading insurer in Canada. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 18,000 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve almost 84 million policies and accounts – approximately 82 million auto, home, life, health and commercial policies in the United States and Canada, 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 http://www.statefarm.com or in Canada http://www.statefarm.ca.

[i] McEvoy, S.P.; Stevenson, M.R.; McCartt, A.T.; Woodward, M.; Haworth, C.; Palamara, P.; and Cercarelli, R. 2005. Role of mobile phones in motor vehicle crashes resulting in hospital attendance: a case-crossover study. British Medical Journal 331(7514):428

A first-of-its-kind study from State Farm looks at the common distractions for Hispanic drivers.

A majority of Hispanic drivers (54 percent) program a navigation system/GPS while driving, according to a new survey by State Farm.

For Hispanic drivers ages 18-29, 53 percent text while driving, and 37 percent check email, according to a new State Farm survey conducted of Hispanic drivers.

GRE® Program’s Pipeline to Graduate and Business Schools Grows 7 Percent

November 17, 2014

GRE® Program’s Pipeline to Graduate and Business Schools Grows 7 Percent

New report provides comprehensive, up-to-date information about GRE^® test takers worldwide

PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2014 report, Snapshot of the Individuals Who Took the GRE® revised General Test, provides volume and performance information on test takers who took the test during the 2013–2014 testing year, and for the first time, volume information on the GRE test-taker population between August 2011 and June 2014.

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The new report, which institutions can use to make more informed recruitment, admissions and fellowship decisions, shows that the number of unique GRE test takers grew by 7 percent compared to the 2012–13 testing year, and overall, the 2013–14 GRE demographic distribution remains consistent with that of 2012–13 and 2011–12.

In addition, the number of GRE test takers interested in business, as reflected by intended graduate major, increased by 22 percent, and test takers specifically citing MBA as a degree objective grew by 28 percent compared to last year. Engineering (+24 percent) and physical sciences (+22 percent) also showed dramatic increases as intended graduate majors in the 2013–14 testing year compared to 2012–13.

“The GRE Program is in a unique position to provide score users with insight into the pipeline to graduate and business schools,” says David Payne, ETS Vice President & COO of Global Education. “Although the future of graduate education is predicated on many factors, some of which go beyond the GRE test, these data, along with our volume growth, indicate that the pipeline of individuals pursuing graduate education through the GRE Program is diverse and growing,” says Payne.

Furthermore, these data, when used appropriately, can help score users learn more about the test-taker population, as well as factors related to performance on the GRE revised General Test.

While the data provide nuances in terms of populations and overall flow, there are some meaningful differences between this report and the November 2013 Snapshot report including:

GRE volumes continue to grow. The number of unique test takers grew by 7 percent compared to the prior year.
U.S. citizen volume continues to be stable; but there was a noteworthy 18 percent increase in non-U.S. citizens who now account for more than one-third of the GRE population.
There were also interesting differences as to where individuals chose to take the test this year compared to the prior testing year:
- The number of individuals who tested in the United States or Europe remained relatively consistent or showed slight increases compared to prior year.
- The number of individuals who tested in India grew nearly 60 percent.
- The number of individuals who tested in China decreased 7 percent.
- The number of individuals who tested in other regions of the world increased by nearly 14 percent.

The data used in the analyses were based on unique test takers who took the GRE revised General Test during the noted time periods with valid scores on all three measures of the test. The full report is available at www.ets.org/gre/snapshot.

For more information about the GRE revised General Test or to register to take the test, visit www.ets.org/gre.

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

California Schools Win “Got Milk?” Breakfast Challenge

November 17, 2014

got milk_breakfast 2014_winning school _SanYsidroHS — 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 7^th 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

November 17, 2014

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 20^th 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.