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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.


(Español) “La Banda” de Univision inicia hoy sus audiciones en línea para la mejor banda de chicos latinos de todos los tiempos: labandaoficial.com

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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.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

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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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John B. Patterson
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March of Dimes And University of Pennsylvania Launch Pioneering Prematurity Research Center On World Prematurity Day

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March of Dimes And University of Pennsylvania Launch Pioneering Prematurity Research Center On World Prematurity Day



More than 16,000 Babies Born Too Soon in Pennsylvania Each Year


PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the March of Dimes Foundation announce the launch of a new $10 million Prematurity Research Center here.

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The March of Dimes will invest $10 million during the next five years to create a transdisciplinary center conducting team-based research, led by physicians and researchers at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, to discover the unknown causes of preterm birth and develop new strategies to prevent it. This March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at the University of Pennsylvania is part of a “medical Manhattan Project” of five such centers in the United States created by the foundation since 2011.

“This new Prematurity Research Center at Penn continues our commitment to accelerate research investment in this critical area of newborn health,” says Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, President of the March of Dimes. “We’re excited to add the expertise of the University of Pennsylvania’s renowned scientists to our specialized network of investigators nationwide working to discover precisely what causes early labor, and how it can be prevented.”

Preterm birth is the most common, costly, and a serious newborn health problem in the United States, affecting nearly half a million babies each year.  In Pennsylvania, 10.7 percent, or more than 16,000 babies, were born preterm in 2013. Preterm birth is the leading cause of newborn death in the U.S., and the leading killer of children under age five worldwide. Babies who survive an early birth often face lifetime health challenges, such as vision and breathing problems, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities. Even babies born just a few weeks early have higher rates of hospitalization and illness than full-term infants. The U.S. has one of the worst rates of preterm birth of any high-resource country.

“As an obstetrician for 30 years, I have seen first-hand the toll of premature birth, and the need to create such an important research collaborative,” says Dr. Deborah A. Driscoll, Luigi Mastroianni Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania, and Principal Investigator of the new Prematurity Research Center. “The University of Pennsylvania has some of the top researchers and maternal-fetal specialists in the nation, with impressive accomplishments in the study of this serious threat to the health of babies.”

“We’re grateful for the support from the March of Dimes for this important initiative, and we’re excited about the opportunity to make major advances in understanding the basis for preterm birth and ultimately reduce the incidence of premature delivery,” says Dr. Joseph W. St. Geme, Physician-in-Chief and Chair of Pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

The Prematurity Research Center at the University of Pennsylvania will focus on the energy and metabolism of the cells in the reproductive tract, structural changes in the cervix, and contribution of the placenta to normal and preterm labor.

Also collaborating on the project are investigators from Columbia University Medical Center in New York and University of Pittsburgh Magee-Womens Research Institute.

The March of Dimes is investing a total of $75 million over 10 years in its prematurity research centers. The first one opened at Stanford University School of Medicine in California in 2011. The Ohio Collaborative, a partnership of leading research centers in Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, launched in 2013, and the Prematurity Research Center at Washington University in St. Louis was launched last week on November 10.

For more information online, please visit http://www.prematurityresearch.org/penn

Today marks the 4th annual World Prematurity Day (WPD), created to highlight the serious global problem of preterm birth. Nongovernmental organizations, parent groups, and government ministries are working together on WPD in some 80 countries to raise awareness and take action to prevent premature birth and save babies in their countries.  Activities include lighting buildings and landmarks such as the Empire State Building in New York City in purple to symbolize hope for a healthy start for more babies.

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.

 

Baby Photographer Anne Geddes’ NICU Image Supports Prematurity Awareness Month

 

The March of Dimes is opening 5 Prematurity Research Centers to solve the mystery of preterm birth.


Cal/OSHA Updates its Guidance for Protecting Workers in Inpatient Health Care Settings from Ebola

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Cal/OSHA Updates its Guidance for Protecting Workers in Inpatient Health Care Settings from Ebola


OAKLAND, California, Nov. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Although widespread outbreak of Ebola in the United States is still unlikely and no cases of Ebola have presented in California, Cal/OSHA, in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today posted updated Ebola guidance for inpatient hospital settings. The updated guidance builds on Cal/OSHA’s Interim Guidance for Ebola released on October 15, and provides additional direction to ensure hospitals and health care workers take the proper steps to safely provide care for suspected or confirmed Ebola patients in California.

“Ensuring worker safety and protection is our top priority,” said Juliann Sum, Acting Chief of Cal/OSHA. “We have focused these guidelines to provide additional direction for inpatient settings, where infectious disease transmission risk is highest. These updated guidelines clarify the requirements hospitals must meet to maintain workplace safety and to prevent exposure to Ebola.”

The guidelines require workers at risk of exposure to the Ebola virus be provided personal protective equipment (PPE) that covers all parts of the body and protects against the passage of fluids. Each piece of the PPE must be compatible with the rest of the PPE ensemble during use, removal and decontamination.

Cal/OSHA’s standards regarding respiratory protection go beyond the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, with the requirement of battery-powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) during any aerosol-generating procedure. PAPRs must include full cowls or hoods to protect all areas of the face, head, neck and upper torso. Employees must also be trained and given the opportunity to practice donning and doffing the specific PPE ensemble used in their hospital.

The updated guidelines further require that: 

  • Hospitals update their exposure control plans to address Ebola procedures. The plans must include active employee involvement and must describe procedures to protect employees in all other potentially affected areas of the hospital, such as emergency departments.
  • Workers covered by these requirements are provided medical services, which may include monitoring, testing, and temporary removal from work in the event of an exposure incident.

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and Cal/OSHA continue to work with the CDPH to provide workplace safety guidelines for Ebola response in clinical settings beyond inpatient care. 

Several occupational safety and health standards address worker protections when exposure to infectious diseases including Ebola may occur in a health care setting. They include Cal/OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens standard adopted in 1992 and the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases standard adopted in 2009. The standards apply to hospital workers and emergency medical services, as well as workers in biological laboratories, decontamination workers or public safety employees who may be exposed to infectious disease hazards.

Cal/OSHA reminds all employers and workers that any suspected cases of Ebola must be promptly reported to the local public health department.

The CDPH has a variety of updated information on Ebola and reporting requirements. The CDC has also posted specific information for health care workers and settings.

For media inquiries contact Erika Monterroza at (510) 286-1164 or Peter Melton at (510) 286-7046.

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

 


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