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One Direction Announce European And North American Dates For The Worldwide ON THE ROAD AGAIN 2015 Stadium Tour

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One Direction Announce European And North American Dates For The Worldwide ON THE ROAD AGAIN 2015 Stadium Tour

– Tickets On Sale Nov. 1 at LiveNation.com and Through The Live Nation Mobile App –

– “Steal My Girl” Music Video Premieres Oct. 24; New Album FOUR Available Nov. 17 –


NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Global superstars One Direction today announced additional dates for the highly anticipated ON THE ROAD AGAIN 2015 stadium tour, which will see the band perform in Australia, Japan and South East Asia in support of their new album FOUR (to be released Nov. 17). The North American tour, promoted by Live Nation, kicks off on July 9, 2015 at the Qualcomm stadium in San Diego, Cali. The full 17-city North American tour includes stops in East Rutherford, Chicago, Boston, Detroit and Seattle, amongst others. Additional dates for the European and North American legs go on sale on November 1 at www.livenation.com.

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Niall comments “We could not be more excited about the new tour. We’ve started rehearsing songs from the new album and can’t wait for the fans to hear them live. We’re just so very thankful to our amazingly loyal fans – they make it possible for us to play in these incredible places and continue to surprise us every day with their unwavering support.”

Fans will have access to a pre-sale by visiting the band’s Facebook page on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Citi® is the official credit card of the ON THE ROAD AGAIN 2015 North American tour. Citi® card members will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Friday, Oct. 24 through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Additional details are available at www.livenation.com.

The music video for the band’s lead single ‘Steal My Girl’ premieres globally on Friday, Oct. 24. The outlandish video, filmed in Palmdale, CA, is directed by Benjamin and Gabe Turner and features a cameo from Hollywood legend Danny Devito. The video will premiere on VEVO at 8:00 a.m. PDT/11:00 a.m. EDT/4:00 p.m. BST.

With a staggering 94 number ones and over 46 million records sold, in just four short years, One Direction have gone from energetic pop upstarts to international superstars. As the band’s song writing becomes more personal with each record, FOUR is set to be their most stunning yet. The album follows the global success of their huge sell out WHERE WE ARE stadium tour and the 3D film documentary THIS IS US. Fans also had the opportunity to relive this summers’ tour with the release of their second film WHERE WE ARE: THE CONCERT FILM, which broke records as the biggest ever Event Cinema audience across one weekend. The WHERE WE ARE: THE CONCERT FILM DVD will be released on Dec. 2. Add all this to their 3 billion YouTube views, 109 million combined Twitter followers and 33 million Facebook fans and it’s clear that Liam, Harry, Louis, Niall and Zayn genuinely are a worldwide phenomenon. 

FOUR will be released globally on Nov. 17, 2014 via Syco/Columbia Records. Fans can receive the band’s first single “Steal My Girl” instantly if they pre-order the deluxe album on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/1DFouriTdlx.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN 2015 EUROPEAN AND NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
All dates and venues below subject to change.

EUROPE
6/10/15 Vienna, Austria – Ernst Happel Stadion
6/13/15 Brussels, Belgium – King Baudouin Stadium
6/16/15 Horsens, Denmark – CASA Arena
6/19/15 Oslo, Norway – Ullevaal Stadion
6/23/15 Gothenburg, Sweden – Ullevi Stadium
6/27/15 Helsinki, Finland – Olympiastadion

NORTH AMERICA
7/9/15 San Diego, CA – Qualcomm Stadium
7/11/15 San Francisco, CA – Levi’s Stadium (on sale Nov. 14)
7/15/15 Seattle, WA – CenturyLink Field
7/26/15 Minneapolis, MN – TCF Bank Stadium
7/28/15 Kansas City, MO – Arrowhead Stadium
7/31/15 Indianapolis, IN – Lucas Oil Stadium
8/2/15 Pittsburgh, PA – Heinz Field
8/5/15 East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
8/8/15 Baltimore, MD – M&T Bank Stadium
8/18/15 Columbus, OH – Ohio Stadium
8/23/15 Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
8/25/15 Milwaukee, WI – Miller Park
8/27/15 Cleveland, OH – FirstEnergy Stadium
8/29/15 Detroit, MI – Ford Field
9/1/15 Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
9/3/15 Buffalo, NY – Ralph Wilson Stadium
9/12/15 Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium

Join the conversation:  #OnTheRoadAgain1D

For more info visit
http://www.onedirectionmusic.com   
http://www.columbiarecords.com
http://www.livenation.com

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

About COLUMBIA RECORDS
One of the most respected and successful record labels in the world, Columbia Records is home to established superstars and exciting new talent. Columbia Records is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment. Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.

Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a current roster that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. It is home to premier record labels representing music from every genre, including Arista Nashville, Beach Street Records, Bystorm Entertainment, Columbia Nashville, Columbia Records, Day 1, Descendant Records, Epic Records, Essential Records, Essential Worship, Fo Yo Soul Recordings, Kemosabe Records, Legacy Recordings, MASTERWORKS, Polo Grounds, RCA Inspiration, RCA Nashville, RCA Records, Reunion Records, Sony Classical, Sony Music Latin, Star Time International, Syco Music, Vested in Culture and Volcano. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America. 

SYCO ENTERTAINMENT
Syco Entertainment is one of the world’s leading music, film and television production companies. Responsible for the most successful global TV and music franchises in the world, Syco is the most successful producer of international talent with Syco Music being the UK’s number 1 music label for sales and A&R. Syco is label-home for such diverse international recording artists as Labrinth, One Direction, Susan Boyle, Sam Bailey, Little Mix, Il Divo, Fifth Harmony, Ella Henderson and Alex & Sierra. Syco’s Television assets include the global hit franchises “The X Factor” and “Got Talent.”
The Got Talent format is now officially the world’s most successful reality TV format, breaking the Guinness World Records title for the highest number of adaptations, having been commissioned in an impressive 66 territories worldwide, which has now already risen to 63. America’s Got Talent airs in 193 countries worldwide and was the #1 summer reality series of 2013, maintaining the leadership position it has held with NBC for the last four seasons. The finale of the eighth series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2014 had a peak audience of 12.7 million and a 50% audience share with the show maintaining its position as the UK’s top-rated Entertainment series.  Local versions of “The X Factor” are commissioned in 49 countries and around the world “The X Factor” is now watched by more than a half billion people. Artists discovered by the “X Factor” worldwide have sold more than 160 million records with The X Factor format creating more international stars than any other TV competition singing format  – including the world’s biggest selling artists One Direction who were put together by mentor Simon Cowell on The X Factor (UK) in 2010. In 2013 Syco produced its first movie (directed by Morgan Spurlock) the global box office hit “One Direction: This Is Us with Sony Pictures; an international all access look at life on the road with music phenomenon One Direction. Syco Entertainment have recently announced a development partnership Animal Logic (Lego, Great Gatsby, Happy Feet) to create music-based animated and hybrid animation-live action films with their first project, set for release in 2016, being developed by Sony Pictures Entertainment. A groundbreaking new music show “Ultimate DJ” was announced by SFX, T-Mobile and Syco in April of 2014. The Syco-created competition series revolves around the booming electronic music culture, showcasing and cultivating fresh new EMC DJ/producer talent and creative event production skills.


LEGO® KidsFest announces tour stops for 2015; gears up to announce dates of a new tour

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LEGO® KidsFest announces tour stops for 2015; gears up to announce dates of a new tour


WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The LEGO® KidsFest kicks off its 7th year on the road with new tour stops in St. Louis and Nashville and a return to popular markets.

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The 2015 tour stops include Phoenix, AZ (Feb. 27 – March 1 at the University of Phoenix Stadium), St. Louis, MO (March 20 – 22 at America’s Center and Edward Jones Dome), Nashville, TN (April 17 – 19 at the Music City Center) and Austin, TX (Sept. 4 – 6 at the Austin Convention Center).

LEGO KidsFest is visiting a few less markets this year to focus on its new LEGO Creativity Tour.

“With the pilot of the LEGO Creativity Tour in Biloxi, Mississippi this December, we expect to be sharing some news about new tour dates early next year,” said Vince Rubino, Events Manager for LEGO Systems, Inc.

“Right now through year’s end, our focus is on testing new concepts and continuing to deliver an amazing, fun-filled LEGO experience for families around the country.”

Covering three acres of space, the LEGO KidsFest extravaganza brings all of the hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experience together in an activity-filled event for all ages and builders of all skills.

Five sessions — all identical and 4½ half hours in length — are held at each tour stop. There’s more information at www.LEGOkidsfest.com.

On tour since 2009, previous LEGO KidsFest tour stops have included cities such as Chicago, Boston, Dallas, Atlanta, San Jose, Cleveland, Richmond, Phoenix and more. Tickets generally sell out and attendance averages visitors at each venue.

LEGO Systems, Inc. is the North American division of The LEGO Group, a privately held, family-owned company based in Billund, Denmark, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of creatively educational play materials for children. The company is committed to the development of children’s creative and imaginative abilities, and its employees are guided by the motto adopted in the 1930s by founder Ole Kirk Christiansen: “Only the best is good enough.” Visit the virtual LEGO world at www.LEGO.com.

LEGO, the LEGO logo, and DUPLO, are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2014 The LEGO Group. The LEGO Creativity Tour and LEGO KidsFest are produced by Buzz Engine, a marketing and events organization. LEGO KidsFest was awarded Best Proprietary Event by Event Marketer Magazine in 2013.


Announcing the launch of Understood: A comprehensive resource to help parents of the 1 in 5 children with learning and attention issues

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Announcing the launch of Understood: A comprehensive resource to help parents of the 1 in 5 children with learning and attention issues


Three-year national ad campaign kicks off for new, free resource that empowers parents through personalized support, daily access to experts, specially designed tools and an online community to help millions of children go from simply coping to truly thriving


NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Understood.org, a comprehensive, free nonprofit resource, is launching today to help parents of children with learning and attention issues. One in five children struggles with issues related to reading, math, writing, focus and organization. Understood’s mission is to help parents understand these issues and support them with strategies that can enable their children to go from simply coping to truly thriving in school and in life.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7352451-ad-council-understood-org-learning-and-attention-issues/

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Starting today, a three-year public-service advertising (PSA) campaign developed in partnership with the Ad Council will begin to raise awareness nationwide about learning and attention issues and connect parents to Understood’s one-stop, easy-to-use online resource and community. In addition to the PSA campaign, Understood is working with leaders in a variety of fields including entertainment, sports, media and politics to help inspire parents on their journey and remind them that they’re not alone. Understood’s Board of Advocates includes Robert De Niro, Grace Hightower De Niro, Harry Belafonte, Ari Emanuel, Brad Falchuk, Whoopi Goldberg, Daymond John, Kenny Johnson, Lisa Ling, Greg Louganis, Howie Mandel, Steve McQueen, Alyssa Milano, Holly Robinson Peete and California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom.

Available in English, Spanish and read-aloud mode, Understood provides parents with clear explanations about learning and attention issues. It also offers practical advice for parents on everything from how to partner with their child’s teachers and help with homework to how to explain their child’s issues to friends and relatives and plan family gatherings that are less stressful and more fun for everyone.

Through personalized content that is tailored according to a child’s grade and issues, Understood is designed to cut through the confusion and give parents a clear path to confidence. Because many children with learning and attention issues do not have—and may never get—a diagnosis, information is presented in plain language as often as possible. Using design that works equally well on a smartphone, tablet or computer, Understood offers customized support to parents who don’t know yet why their child is struggling as well as to parents who have been on this journey for years.

Created by 15 nonprofits, Understood developed many of its key features based on its survey of more than 2,000 parents of children with learning and attention issues. These parents provided important insights about the best ways to meet their needs. Understood offers free daily access to experts through chats and webinars, a safe online community that encourages parents to reach out to and learn from each other, and a suite of specially designed, first-of-their-kind tools including:

  • Through Your Child’s Eyes: A series of interactive simulations and videos that enable parents to experience firsthand how smart people can struggle with a seemingly simple task when they have reading, writing, math, organization or attention issues.
  • Tech Finder: Expert-approved apps and games searchable by a child’s grade and issues.
  • Just For You: An opt-in system that provides additional levels of personalized content recommendations. (Parents don’t need to sign in to start getting customized recommendations on Understood; all they need to do to hit the ground running is check the boxes about their child’s grade and issues.) Parents who choose to complete a secure, confidential profile will receive recommendations for each child in their profile as well as for topics they’ve expressed interest in, such as siblings, travel and communicating with family and friends. 
  • Parenting Coach: Practical, age-specific strategies to help with everyday challenges, such as getting ready on time in the mornings and setting the stage for homework success.
  • Decision Guide: Key questions to help parents think through big topics, such as whether it’s time to request a formal evaluation, let a child start dating or decide which path to pursue after high school.

For parents whose children have a diagnosis or want to learn more about specific conditions or special services available in schools, Understood offers in-depth information about Individualized Education Programs, 504 Plans, ADHD, auditory processing disorder, communication disorders, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyspraxia, executive functioning issues, nonverbal learning disabilities, sensory processing issues and visual processing issues.

The three-year PSA campaign will include television, radio, print, outdoor and digital PSAs in English and Spanish. The PSAs will be distributed to more than 33,000 media outlets nationwide and will run in time and space donated by the media. The campaign was developed in partnership with the Ad Council and created pro bono by Publicis Kaplan Thaler.

“In our work, we always try to show empathy and understanding,” said Rob Feakins, President and Chief Creative Officer of Publicis Kaplan Thaler. “This campaign shines a light on the significant learning and attention issues that affect one of every five children by making them completely relatable and instantly understood. We are delighted to partner with the Ad Council and Understood.org to help make a difference in the lives of so many families.” 

“Understood.org and this campaign provide crucial information and resources for parents throughout the country who may not know where to turn to get support,” said Peggy Conlon, President and CEO of the Ad Council. “We are proud of the breadth of this partnership and the extraordinary resource—Understood.org—and believe that together we will create a national conversation about the importance of addressing learning and attention issues.”

“Understood’s founding partners are united by a common belief that the most effective way to help children with learning and attention issues is by informing and empowering their parents,” said Ned Hallowell, a world-renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author who is also a member of Understood’s team of experts. “I have been waiting 30 years for a resource as simple and life-changing as Understood. This really is the dawn of a new era.”

For more information about Understood and resources for learning and attention issues, visit www.understood.org.

About Understood.org
Understood.org is a comprehensive, free nonprofit resource designed to empower parents of the 1 in 5 children who have learning and attention issues by providing clear information and practical advice to help kids thrive in school and in life. Understood’s founding partners are Benetech, CAST, the Child Mind Institute, Common Sense Media, the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, Eye to Eye, GreatSchools, the Learning Disabilities Association of America, the National Center for Learning Disabilities, New Profit, the Oak Foundation, Parents Education Network, the Poses Family Foundation, Reading Rockets and the Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation.

About the Ad Council
The Ad Council is a nonprofit organization with a rich history of marshaling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver crucial 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 effected, and continues to effect, tremendous positive change by raising awareness, inspiring action and saving lives. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit www.adcouncil.org.

Special Thanks
Understood greatly appreciates the passion and creativity of the agencies that helped design, build and promote this powerful new resource, including:


Alcopops Day of the Dead

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Alcopops Day of the Dead

Youth Protest Deadly Alcohol Products


SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire- HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — According to Alcohol Justice, in remembrance of youth who have fallen victim to alcohol-related harm, Youth for Justice are leading a Day of the Dead procession to Mi Pueblo Food Center and Circle K in San Rafael. They will be asking these local Canal-neighborhood retailers to voluntarily stop selling dangerous youth-attractive flavored malt beverages (FMBs) known as alcopops. Each year 4,300 people under age 21 die from alcohol-related injuries while costs of underage drinking (including medical, loss of work, and quality of life costs) run as much as $60 billion annually. This is the 5th time that Circle K has been targeted and the 4th time for Mi Pueblo. Previous attempts to meet with corporate leaders of both businesses have been met with indifference.

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What:
Demonstration / March

When:
Friday, October 24, 2014, 7-8 P.M.

Where:
Circle K 981 – Francisco Blvd. E, San Rafael,
CA 94901 (7 P.M.)

Mi Pueblo Food Center – 330 Bellam Blvd,
San Rafael, CA 94901 (7:30 P.M.)

Who:

  • Alcohol Justice
  • Alcopop-Free Zone® Marin Coalition
  • Bay Area Community Resources
  • Canal Welcome Center
  • Canal Community Businesses, Parents & Residents
  • First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael
  • La Plaza Market
  • Marin County Probation Department
  • Marin County Health and Human Services
  • Project Avary Peacemakers
  • San Rafael Police Department
  • San Rafael City Schools
  • San Rafael Alcohol and Drug Coalition
  • Trips for Kids
  • The Recovery Station TV Series
  • University of San Francisco School of Nursing
  • Youth for Justice
  • YMCA

Why: Youth-attractive alcopops, or Flavored Malt Beverages (FMBs):

  • Are pre-mixed, sweetened alcoholic drinks that taste like juice and soda
  • Are packaged in brightly-colored cans, similar to energy drinks
  • Are priced low enough to effectively target underage drinkers, especially young women
  • Can be shelved wherever beer is available – including convenience stores and gas stations
  • In supersized 24 oz. single-serving containers with 12 percent alcohol are the equivalent of 4-5 beers
  • Encourage underage consumption and binge drinking which leads to serious alcohol-related harm

For Additional Information: www.AlcopopFreeZone.us

CONTACT:
Michael Scippa 415 548-0492
Jorge Castillo 213 840-3336


Florida Public Service Commission approves FPL’s request to reduce 2015 electric rates

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Florida Public Service Commission approves FPL’s request to reduce 2015 electric rates

Typical FPL residential customer bill will decrease by about $2 a month


JUNO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ –The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved Florida Power & Light Company’s (FPL) 2015 rates for fuel and other electric service costs, helping ensure a net decrease in customer bills. FPL estimates that the typical residential customer bill will be reduced by about $2 per month beginning in January 2015.

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“While so many other essential products and services are rising in price, the cost of electric service for FPL customers is going down,” said Eric Silagy, president and chief executive officer of FPL. “We are constantly looking for ways to deliver value to our customers, and we are proud that we can offer our customers lower bills.”

Residential customers
Today, FPL’s typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill is about 7 percent lower than it was in 2009. With the PSC’s approval today, FPL’s typical bill will decrease by nearly $2 a month more in 2015, compared with current rates.

That decrease is based on a typical, 1,000-kWh residential bill. Customers can estimate their monthly savings by inputting their monthly usage into FPL’s low-bill calculator at FPL.com/lowerbills.

FPL’s typical bill continues to be approximately 25 percent lower than the national average and the lowest of all utilities in Florida. FPL’s typical residential customer paid about $350 less for power last year than Floridians served by other electric utilities.

The 2015 rate changes are based on the company’s projections for the cost of fuel to generate power and other components of a customer’s electric bill.

Business customers
Business customers will also see a decrease of roughly 1 percent next year, depending on rate class and type of service.

“Looking back over the past five years, my businesses are using about 8 percent more energy, but my FPL bills are actually down nearly 11 percent,” said Bill Watson, owner of several restaurants in South Florida, including Rocco’s Tacos and City Cellar. “As a business owner, there are so many costs that are going up that I can’t control, so it’s encouraging to see how much I’m saving on electricity.”

FPL’s bill reductions, combined with Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ efforts to use energy more efficiently, have amounted to more than $39 million in savings for the school district over the past five years.

“Those are savings, that during the economic recession, allowed us to reinvest right back into our classrooms by providing teachers job protection and our students additional educational resources to enhance their learning experience,” said Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho.

FPL’s investments
FPL’s smart, long-term investments are paying off for customers, not only with enhanced service reliability and cleaner power, but also lower bills. The company’s efforts to convert old, oil-fired power plants to modern energy centers that run on clean, U.S.-produced natural gas have reduced FPL’s use of foreign oil by 99 percent since 2001. Additionally, by modernizing the generation fleet and being more fuel efficient, FPL has saved customers $6.8 billion to date. 

FPL’s clean energy center in Port Everglades, scheduled to begin operation in mid-2016, will join the company’s modernized fleet in Cape Canaveral and Riviera Beach. These highly efficient energy centers produce electricity using a third less fuel and 90 percent fewer emissions than the plants they replace.  

To download high-resolution B-roll and an interview with FPL President and CEO Eric Silagy, visit www.FPL.com/newsroom

Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company is the third-largest electric utility in the United States, serving approximately 4.7 million customer accounts across nearly half of the state of Florida. As of year-end 2013, FPL’s typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill is approximately 25 percent lower than the national average and the lowest in Florida among reporting utilities. FPL’s service reliability is better than 99.98 percent, and its highly fuel-efficient power plant fleet is one of the cleanest among utilities nationwide. The company was recognized in 2014 as the most trusted U.S. electric utility by Market Strategies International, and has earned the national ServiceOne Award for outstanding customer service for an unprecedented 10 consecutive years. A leading Florida employer with approximately 8,900 employees, FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla.-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). For more information, visit www.FPL.com.

 


FDA Encourages Juice Safety This Fall

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FDA Encourages Juice Safety This Fall


SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As fall arrives, so do drives in the country and drinking fresh-squeezed juices and cider.  Unfortunately, serious outbreaks of foodborne illness, also called food poisoning, have been traced to drinking fruit and vegetable juices and cider that have not been processed to kill harmful bacteria.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reminds consumers to read the label carefully on juice or cider products they purchase.

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Juices provide many important nutrients, but consuming certain types of juice can pose health risks to your family. When fruits and vegetables are fresh-squeezed to produce juice, bacteria that may be present on the inside or the outside of the produce can become part of the finished product.  Unless the produce or juice has been processed to destroy any harmful bacteria, the juice could be contaminated.  While most people’s immune systems can usually fight off the effects of foodborne illness, children, older adults, pregnant women, transplant recipients, and people with weakened immune systems (such as individuals with HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, or kidney disease) risk serious illnesses or even death from drinking juice that has not been processed to ensure its safety.

Most of the juice sold in the United States is pasteurized (heat-treated) to kill harmful bacteria. Juice products may also be treated by non-heat processes for the same purpose.  However, some grocery stores, health food stores, cider mills, and farm markets sell packaged juice that was made on site that has not been pasteurized or otherwise processed to ensure its safety.  These untreated products should be kept under refrigeration and are required to carry the following warning on the label:

WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and therefore may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.

FDA does not require warning labels on juice or cider that is fresh-squeezed and sold by the glass, such as at apple orchards, farm markets, roadside stands, or in some restaurants or juice bars.  If you or someone you care for is at risk for foodborne illness, avoid all juice that has not been pasteurized or otherwise processed to ensure its safety.  If you cannot determine if a juice has been processed to destroy harmful bacteria, either do not drink it or bring it to a boil to kill any harmful bacteria that may be present. 

Foodborne Illness: Be Aware of the Symptoms

Symptoms of foodborne illness usually appear 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food, but may occur between 30 minutes and 4 weeks later. Symptoms of foodborne illness include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (may be bloody), abdominal pain, and flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache, and body ache.  If you or someone in your family experiences these symptoms, contact your physician or healthcare provider right away!

To learn more about juice safety visit:
Talking About Juice Safety: What You Need to Know

Contact:  Media: 1-301-796-4540  Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)

 


DiversityInc Presents Special Awards Honoring Extraordinary Companies for Diversity Management

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DiversityInc Presents Special Awards Honoring Extraordinary Companies for Diversity Management

Leading U.S. CEOs and Chief Diversity Officers attend NYC awards dinner

DiversityInc follows with full-day session today on culturally competent care in the healthcare industry


NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — DiversityInc announced honors last night for seven U.S. companies that showcase best practices for workplace diversity. Top executives from some of the largest and most successful companies operating in the United States accepted their awards at a dinner held at the New York Marriott Marquis. Suppliers, customers and employees also attended the conference and dinner to network and share best practices.

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The DiversityInc Special Awards winners are:

  • Global Diversity: Accenture

    Accepting Award: Stephen J. Rohleder, Group Chief Executive—North America
  • Supplier Diversity: Wyndham Worldwide

    Accepting Award: Stephen Holmes, Chairman and CEO
  • Mentoring: Sodexo

    Accepting Award: George Chavel, President and CEO
  • Diversity Councils: EY

    Accepting Award: Stephen Howe Jr., Americas Managing Partner
  • Diversity-Management Progress: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

    Accepting Award: Christi Shaw, President
  • Inclusive Culture: MasterCard Worldwide

    Accepting Award: Ajay Banga, President and CEO
  • Employee Resource Groups: Merck & Co.
    Accepting Award: Willie Deese, Executive Vice President and President, Merck Manufacturing Division

“In order to earn one of our special awards, a company needs to demonstrate full commitment to diversity, starting at the top,” explained DiversityInc Founder and CEO Luke Visconti. “These companies have proven time and again that they get it. The executives who accepted the awards take a hands-on approach to priorities like building meaningful employee resource groups and supporting compensation incentives for meeting diversity goals.”

Earlier in the day, DiversityInc hosted a conference on Building Your Diversity Brand: How to Improve Pipeline, Talent Development and Supplier Diversity.

For a full agenda and list of speakers, presenters, and awardees, log on to: http://www.diversityinc.com/2014specialawardsagenda/

The event was made possible thanks to sponsors: AT&T, Caterpillar, Cox Communications, Marriott International, MasterCard Worldwide, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and Wells Fargo.

Today, DiversityInc hosts its 2014 Culturally Competent Healthcare Event. With panels, speakers and networking events, topics for the day include increasing the pipeline for minority physicians, using diversity as a driver to achieve better outcomes, addressing emerging patient needs, best practices for hiring and supporting veterans.

For a full agenda and list of panelists, log on to: http://www.diversityinc.com/2014healthcareeventagenda/

The Healthcare event was made possible thanks to sponsors: Merck, Novartis, Novant Health, CVS Caremark, Mount Sinai, and Sodexo.

About DiversityInc: DiversityInc’s mission is to bring education and clarity to the business benefits of diversity. The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list began in 2001; at the same time many corporations were beginning to understand the business value of diversity-management initiatives. The 2014 Top 50 Companies for Diversity results were announced on April 22nd and are featured at http://www.diversityinc.com/top50 and in DiversityInc magazine. For more information, log on to www.diversityinc.com, https://www.facebook.com/DiversityInc, https://twitter.com/DiversityInc, or http://www.linkedin.com/company/26561.


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Online retailer SanaSana.com doubles in size to meet increased shopping demand from US Hispanics

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Online retailer SanaSana.com doubles in size to meet increased shopping demand from US Hispanics


HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire- HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — SanaSana.com, an online retailer of consumer products, has experienced dramatic growth during the last 8 months. The steady demand from their primary customer base of US Latino shoppers has the popular retailer currently carrying over 20,000 items and more than 1500 brands. This doubles the amount of products carried by the site since the first quarter of the year.

The site’s strong appeal to US Hispanics is attributed in part to the extensive bilingual content and popularity of two informative blogs, Latino Health Magazine and A la Sana. The blogs carry a collection of more than 2500 articles, covering topics such as health, nutrition and beauty. They include useful tips and recipes coveted by the company’s Latino customer base. The online retailer also identifies with US Hispanics with its philanthropic mission of helping orphan children in Latin American countries.

“It is very gratifying to see online shoppers continue to support our site and cause. We attribute the growth and success of SanaSana.com to the spirit of giving shared with our Hispanic customers,” explains Naor Fischbein, founder and CEO of SanaSana.com. “Latinos have really connected with our mission and strongly identify with our content and products. They “get” that what they buy on our site will help improve the lives of many children.”

Another key factor that has helped SanaSana.com attract Latino shoppers is the company’s willingness to invest and improve the site’s functionality. The implementation of intuitive and user friendly design has rated very high among users. The launch of the mobile version of the site has also been very well received by shoppers. This is instrumental in continuing to attract the 77% of U.S. Hispanics that use smart phones, according to Nielsen. The site also carries a wide variety of Organic and Gluten Free products to meet the increased demand for these healthy products.

About SanaSana

SanaSana.com is an electronic commerce website offering a wide selection of consumer products and brands under the categories of Nutritional Vitamins/Supplements, Beauty/Personal Care, Baby/Children, Weight Loss, Sports Nutrition and Household products. SanaSana.com presently carries more than 20,000 items and over 1500 brands. SanaSana.com provides bilingual content through two blogs: Latino Health Magazine and A la Sana. The company donates self-sufficient web portals to Latin American orphanages and organizations through the SanaSana Foundation.

To find out more, please visit www.sanasana.com.

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