Recent Taiwan Excellence Showcase in Houston a Major Success

October 3, 2014

Recent Taiwan Excellence Showcase in Houston a Major Success

HOUSTON, Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Displaying the latest in cutting-edge technology, the recently completed Taiwan Excellence Showcase in the nation’s fifth-largest market displayed Taiwan’s latest state-of-the-art advances in consumer electronics, fitness and security industry products.

Presented by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) & Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston, the Taiwan Excellence Showcase held September 25-29 at the Memorial City Mall in Houston, Texas, received an enthusiastic response from attendees. Featuring dignitaries such as Houston Rockets guard Troy Daniels, U.S. Olympian Kevin Tan and former Houston city council member Jarvis Johnson, the Taiwan Excellence Showcase offered residents of the 6-million plus Houston metropolitan market a glimpse of the latest cutting-edge technology offered by Taiwan. Attendees received a daily host of exciting giveaways, including the Acer Switch 10 laptop and the Acer Iconia One 7 tablet.

Covered by domestic, international and local media, the Taiwan Excellence Showcase also attracted a number of VIP attendees, including John Gibbs, Representative for Councilmember Jerry Davis; Louis M. Huang, Director General Taipei Economic Cultural Office in Houston; Gwendolyn Tillotson, Deputy Director of Economic Development; and Richard Nguyen, City Council Member.

Taiwan consumer electronics boast cutting-edge design and unique functionality. Highlighting the extravaganza were the following brands, each of which have received the prestigious Taiwan Excellence Award for their top-notch research and development, quality and design and marketing with each representing Taiwan’s technological innovation:

APEX iCH Auto Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (2012 Taiwan Excellence Silver Award)
HTC One (2014 Taiwan Excellence Gold Award)
Karma Medical VIP515 (2014 Taiwan Excellence Gold Award)
Microlife Smart LED Portable Project and Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
Ming Cycle STRIDA Folding Bike (2013 Taiwan Excellence Silver Award)
Optoma Smart LED Portable Projector (2014 Taiwan Excellence Gold Award)
Vivitek (Brand of Delta Electronics) Interactive Ultra-Short Throw Projector (2014 Taiwan Excellence Silver Award)

The Taiwan Excellence Showcase at the Memorial City Mall in Houston, Texas, was facilitated by the S.T.A.C.K. Marketing Group. For more information, please contact Hammad Agha of the S.T.A.C.K. Marketing Group at [email protected].

About Taiwan Excellence
The Taiwan Excellence Awards is an award that is presented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) to encourage Taiwan industries to upgrade and incorporate innovation into their products. The Taiwan Excellence Awards Selection is based on four different criteria: research and development; design; quality; and marketing. Each product must score evenly well in each category in order to be selected. An esteemed international panel of judges determine finalists following several evaluations.

About The S.T.A.C.K. Marketing Group
The S.T.A.C.K. Marketing Group provides the absolute pinnacle in experiential marketing, media needs and lifestyle marketing services. The S.T.A.C.K. Marketing Group believes that every brand embodies a specific lifestyle and works to inspire each and every brand it represents in order to affect and retain the consumer.

Arthur Wylie and Rollins Family Commit $90 Million To Produce Epic Film Trilogy In Jamaica With Creator Of Final Destination

October 3, 2014

Arthur Wylie and Rollins Family Commit $90 Million To Produce Epic Film Trilogy In Jamaica With Creator Of Final Destination

— Global Renaissance Entertainment Group, Rose Hall Estate, and the creator of the $650 million Final Destination franchise will bring the legendary story of the White Witch of Rose Hall to the silver screen.

LOS ANGELES and MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Arthur Wylie of Global Renaissance Entertainment Group and Michael Rollins, Director of Rose Hall Developments, Ltd., announced that they will partner with the island of Jamaica to produce an epic trilogy of films based on the legend of Annie Palmer – The White Witch Of Rose Hall. Details were announced Friday, September 26th at a press conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The fact-based supernatural thrillers will be written and Executive Produced by Jeffrey Reddick, creator of the $650 million “Final Destination” franchise. The trilogy will be produced by CEO, Arthur Wylie and COO, Dale Godboldo for Global Renaissance Entertainment Group, Inc., and Co-Executive Produced by Michael Rollins, owner of the Rose Hall Estate in Montego Bay. Stephanie Denton, former President of International Sales and Distribution for Lionsgate, will handle worldwide distribution for the films, leveraging her success with “Underworld,” “Saw,” and “Hostel.” The first film in the planned trilogy is in development with an estimated production budget of $20 million to $30 million, and will begin shooting next year in Jamaica. The trilogy adds to the catalogue of Global’s multi-picture deal with Reddick, which includes the upcoming “Superstition” franchise.

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“White Witch of Rose Hall” is based on a well known story in Jamaica about “Annie Palmer” – an English-Irish woman born in Haiti in the early 1800s. When her parents died of yellow fever, she was adopted by a nanny who taught her to practice witchcraft and voodoo. She moved to Jamaica and married John Palmer, owner of Rose Hall Plantation. Annie murdered Palmer along with two subsequent husbands and numerous male plantation slaves. Annie’s spirit is believed to haunt the Great House of Rose Hall to this day.

“I am honored to collaborate with Michael and his family on a project that pulls from such a rich culture and vivid history,” says Arthur Wylie. “We not only share a love for Jamaica and commitment to paying homage to this extraordinary tale, the Rollins also bring an unparalleled level of enthusiasm and business acumen that stems from building a billion dollar empire from industries as varied as real estate, casinos, and hotels.”

“Jamaica has been near and dear to my heart,” said Michael Rollins. “To have a project like this, from Jamaica, filmed in Jamaica, is something that our family has been working to realize for over fifty years now. I’m excited to be working with Arthur, Jeffrey, and Dale to finally make it a reality.”

The Producers are working hand in hand with JAMPRO, an organization that works closely with local and global entrepreneurs seeking to tap into the many investment and trade opportunities in Jamaica. Global’s goal is to bring additional film opportunities to Jamaica while providing employment opportunities for its residents.

“JAMPRO is pleased to be associated with a project of this magnitude,” says Carole Beckford, Film Commissioner at JAMPRO. “The impact it can have on the local industry is incredible, and we anticipate a great working relationship with the team. We look forward to the end result.”

To mark the announcement of the films, Global Renaissance invited both US and local media, business associates, investors, and other VIPs to a weekend filled with activities centered on the celebration of Jamaica. Guests were hosted at Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall in Montego Bay, led on island excursions by Chukka Tours, and treated to an exclusive finale party called “The Destination Experience: A Global Renaissance” at Goldeneye Resort. Sponsors included Visa Signature, Range Rover, Jaguar, Virgin Atlantic, and Magellan Jets. Transportation throughout the weekend was provided by JTL Tours.

For more information on Global Renaissance Entertainment Group, Inc.: www.theglobalrenaissance.com. For media inquiries, contact: Shehawnee Prescod of Earth Angel PR at [email protected] or +1 404-889-1248. Connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/GlobalRenaissanceEntertainmentGroup and facebook.com/White-Witch-Of-Rose-Hall.

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About Global Renaissance Entertainment Group, Inc.

Global Renaissance Entertainment Group (an Arthur Wylie Enterprises company) is a film and television production company joint ventured with the principals of Cherokee Investment Partners – a $2B investment firm. Managers attached to our upcoming projects have generated over $9B in worldwide sales. GR recently partnered with Lionsgate Films’ Codeblack division to launch movies adapted from Global’s catalog of novels by NY Times Best Selling author, Omar Tyree (8 million readers, and $30 million generated for Simon & Schuster).

CHCI Concludes Successful Week of Honoring Achievements in Latino Community

October 3, 2014

CHCI Concludes Successful Week of Honoring Achievements in Latino Community

Capstone Donors Time Warner Cable, Hyundai Motor America and Entravision Support Programs to Increase Educational and Professional Opportunities for Latinos

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Last night, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute celebrated its 37^th Annual Awards Gala, honoring Latino leaders in America with the CHCI Medallion of Excellence and the Chair’s Medallion Award, and hearing from President Barack Obama.

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Medallion of Excellence honorees included journalist José Díaz-Balart and community activist Eliseo Medina, and the Chair’s Medallion was given to Dr. Juliet V. García, who was named this year as the head of the new University of Texas Institute of the Americas.

As a part of the gala, CHCI celebrated generous, multi-year gifts from capstone donors, Time Warner Cable, Hyundai Motor America, and Entravision, which will deepen the breadth and reach of CHCI’s leadership development programs.

The capstone donors, joining CHCI’s six cornerstone donors from last year, are ushering in a period of expansion for CHCI and the availability of programs for thousands of high school, college and post-graduate students nationwide. Last year’s six cornerstone donors were national and international titans PepsiCo Foundation, Toyota, State Farm®, Bank of America, Anheuser-Busch, and Dell. Together with Time Warner Cable, Hyundai Motor America, and Entravision, these companies have invested nearly $11,000,000 in CHCI’s Building Our Future, Together campaign.

“Over the last 15 years, CHCI has grown from serving 48 students to reaching more than 1,600 students in 2014. With the projected growth of the Latino population, these programs are more important than ever,” said Rep. Rubén Hinojosa, CHCI Chairman. “The support of partners like Time Warner Cable, Hyundai Motor America and Entravision is critical to ensure that students have the opportunities they need to succeed in school and the workplace. Together, we are building the workforce and leadership of tomorrow.”

“As a long-time partner of CHCI, we’re happy to support the organization’s investments in the next generation of Latino leaders,” said Joan Gillman, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Time Warner Cable Media. “This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to the communities we serve. We’re a large employer of Hispanic Americans, service provider for many Hispanic households and provide an abundance of Spanish-language programming and channels to serve English-speaking Latino consumers.”

“Hyundai is proud of its long-standing partnership with CHCI and our work together on a variety of scholarship and community service initiatives that build a stronger America,” said Dave Zuchowski, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor America. “Today we are pleased to announce our latest collaboration, the creation of the CHCI Virtual Leadership Institute. This five-year initiative remains true to the founding vision of the CHCI and is designed to train the next generation of American leaders.”

“We are thrilled to sponsor CHCI and immensely proud to be a part of such a wonderful initiative that promotes and supports the Latino community,” said Walter F. Ulloa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Entravision. “I would like to congratulate this year’s honorees and all of the students taking part in CHCI’s programs. Our involvement is an example of Entravision’s commitment to the U.S. Latino community and our efforts to foster the growth and development of our nation’s future leaders.”

CHCI administers highly competitive and nationally acclaimed Latino youth leadership development programs, including two fellowship programs, a congressional internship program, scholarship awards, and college readiness programs, Ready to Lead (R2L®) and R2L® NextGen for high school students. It recently launched CHCI NextOpp, an innovative online database that provides Latino students access to academic and professional opportunities from middle school to graduate school.

About CHCI
CHCI is the premier Hispanic nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) leadership development organization in the country that educates, empowers, and connects Latino youth by providing leadership development programs and educational services. CHCI directly impacts the lives of more than 1,600 students and young professionals each year through its fellowships, congressional internships, scholarships, Ready to Lead (R2L®) college readiness program, and R2L NextGen program. The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic members of Congress, nonprofit, union and corporate leaders. Visit www.chci.org, or join us on Facebook, Twitter (@chci), LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Nerium International Continues International Expansion in Mexico with Optimera Skincare

October 3, 2014

Nerium International Continues International Expansion in Mexico with Optimera Skincare

– Leading skin care company extends global footprint to Mexico with breakthrough product line –

ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Since Nerium International™ launched in the U.S. in 2011, the company has seen record-breaking sales, earned several industry accolades, and built a loyal customer base of millions in the U.S. and in Canada. The company’s expansion into Mexico marks the second country in Nerium’s international growth, with several more countries scheduled to open in the near future.

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Nerium International Builds Executive Team And Expands Internationally

“We have planned for international expansion since inception, and our vision has become a reality for the second time as we open for business in Mexico,” said Jeff Dahl, Co-Chief Executive Officer, for Nerium. “Our focus on creating exclusive and effective science-based products for our customers remains the same as we grow and bring Nerium products to the Mexican market. We are excited to also bring to Mexico a great opportunity for independent Brand Partners to start their own Nerium business. Nerium has a proven system that has created unprecedented success in the United States and Canada, and now we are bringing that same system to Mexico.”

Leading Nerium’s launch in Mexico is Alfonso Todd, who joins the Nerium International executive team as General Manager of Mexico. With more than 20 years of marketing and relationship marketing experience, Todd will use his expertise of Hispanic markets to effectively manage operations for Nerium within his native country. Todd previously worked for notable international companies including Sunrider International, USANA Health Sciences, and MonaVie LLC.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of the growing Nerium team and to help expand this innovative product line to Mexican consumers,” said Todd. “Our products give consumers real, effective results.”

Nerium Founder and CEO Jeff Olson added, “We are excited to engage with new international markets as we continue our global expansion efforts. We look forward to sharing our products and life-changing experiences with the people of Mexico.”

Nerium will be launching Optimera™ – their latest breakthrough anti-aging product line, in Mexico, following a successful launch in Canada this past spring. Unlike any other skincare products currently on the market, the Optimera product line is formulated with SAL-14™ – an exclusive, patent-pending, botanically-based extract with superior antioxidant properties to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration and enlarged pores. The line, which includes both a Day Cream and a Night Cream, also tones and tightens while evening skin texture. Optimera combines the best attributes of science and nature, and is free of parabens, gluten, propylene glycol, sulfates, DEA or synthetic colors.

According to Marie Bertrand, Skin Scientist and founder of the Skin Science Clinic in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, “Optimera is absolutely unique in the skincare world – I haven’t seen anything like it. With real science behind the products, they work on all aspects of skin aging to produce powerful results. With Optimera, there’s no need to have dozens of different products to achieve younger looking skin.”

For more information about Nerium International or the Optimera product line, visit www.mynerium.com.

About Nerium International:

Nerium International, LLC, headquartered in Addison, Texas, is a relationship marketing company that markets breakthrough products validated by science. Since its August 2011 launch, Nerium has reached record-breaking sales and earned industry accolades while building a loyal customer base of millions in the U.S. and in Canada. Led by an award-winning executive team with more than 200 years of collective industry experience, Nerium International is committed to developing and distributing skincare products that are rooted in real science, produce real results, and improve consumers’ lives. For more information, please visit www.mynerium.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Ashley Julian
Krupp Kommunications
646.797.2041
[email protected]

Verizon Names Diego Scotti Chief Marketing Officer

October 3, 2014

Verizon Names Diego Scotti Chief Marketing Officer

Scotti Will Lead Global Management of
Verizon’s Brand Across all Business Units

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Verizon Communications has named Diego Scotti its chief marketing officer, effective Oct. 6. Scotti will lead marketing efforts for all of Verizon’s wireless and wireline business units as the company continues to differentiate itself as the leader in a vibrantly competitive industry.

“Diego has a proven track record of delivering results by growing market share and brand loyalty throughout his career,” said Lowell McAdam, chairman and CEO, Verizon. “As I’ve said before, this is one of the most exciting and dynamic times we’ve ever seen in our industry. He brings the traditional and digital marketing expertise that’s required to expand our leadership position.”

Scotti has a wealth of experience creating and developing innovative marketing strategies and unique customer experiences. Diego most recently served as the CMO at J.Crew. Prior to J.Crew he oversaw marketing for several print and digital media brands at Conde Nast and was previously the head of global advertising and brand management at American Express.

“I am thrilled to be joining the industry leader, and I look forward to collaborating with the team to keep winning in the marketplace,” said Scotti.

In this newly created chief marketing officer role, Scotti will oversee all aspects of Verizon’s global brand management including advertising, consumer insights, digital marketing, creative development, marketing effectiveness, media and sponsorships, social responsibility, and employee communications.

Scotti has been recognized one of the “Marketing Top 40 under 40” by Advertising Age (2007) and one of 21 marketers named “Internationalists” by International Magazine (2012). A native of Argentina, Scotti earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in advertising and marketing communications from the University of Management and Social Sciences in Buenos Aires.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America’s most reliable wireless network, with 104.6 million retail connections nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America’s most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries. A Dow 30 company with more than $120 billion in 2013 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of 177,800. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

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Sprint Gives Customers 500 More Reasons to Switch; FREE Calling to Mexico and Select Hispanic and Latin American Countries through 2015

October 3, 2014

Sprint Gives Customers 500 More Reasons to Switch; FREE Calling to Mexico and Select Hispanic and Latin American Countries through 2015

For a limited time, the Sprint Mexico & More 500 add-on gives new customers 500 FREE minutes to mobile phones and landlines in Mexico and select Latin American countries

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sprint (NYSE: S) – Just in time for the upcoming holidays, Sprint provides one of the best gifts for Hispanic families – the opportunity to call friends and family members internationally at no charge. For a limited time, new customers who switch to any eligible¹ Sprint plan will receive 500 FREE minutes of calling every month through 2015 to mobile phones and landlines in Mexico and 9 additional Hispanic and Latin American countries, including the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Spain and Brazil with the launch of its Sprint Mexico & More 500 international add-on. After the 500 minutes each month, calls to Mexico are just $.01 per minute and low per minute rates are offered to the 9 other countries. The promotion runs through December 5, 2014 and the offer is good through December 31, 2015. After December 31, 2015, customers will pay just $5 per month for the plan. Existing Sprint customers can also add Sprint Mexico & More 500 for $5 per month with a qualifying plan.

“In the U.S., 36 percent of Hispanics are foreign-born and rely on their mobile phones to stay connected, especially in those special moments when they can’t physically be there. As a Latino, I know first-hand the need to communicate with loved ones internationally and how our mobile phones and a great plan can be the bridge that connects us to those we care about,” said Marcelo Claure, Sprint CEO. “Starting today, Sprint will offer an even more convenient and cost-effective international calling plan with the launch of the Sprint Mexico & More 500 add-on. Our commitment to the Hispanic consumer is to continue to deliver more mobile for your money, offering exceptional value in national and international calling plans to truly meet all communication needs on America’s Newest Network.”

The growing U.S. Hispanic community has been inconvenienced with international calling cards and plans that are complicated and saturated with ambiguous calling rates, hidden fees and surcharges. The Hispanic consumer is looking for convenience and affordability and they get just that with the Sprint Mexico & More 500 add-on. Customers receive over 8 hours (500 minutes) of smiles, laughter and joy not only because they get to listen to the voices of friends and family in Latin American, but because they get to do so at a great value.

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Customers can combine the Sprint Mexico & More 500 add-on with any eligible base plan, including the Sprint Simply Unlimited² and Sprint Family Share Pack plans. For iPhone Lovers, the Sprint Simply Unlimited Plan provides unlimited talk, text and data all while on America’s Newest Network for only $50/mo. For families looking for a great value in data, the Sprint Family Share Pack offers up to 10 lines, 20GB of shared data and unlimited talk & text for only $100 a month through 2015³. Combine one of these plans with the Sprint Mexico & More 500 add-on with 500 INCLUDED minutes to Mexico and select Hispanic and Latin American countries for an incredible total value. Visit www.sprint.com/iphone or www.sprint.com/datashare for more information.

To activate the Sprint Mexico & More 500 add-on, simply visit a Sprint store or call Sprint Worldwide at, 1-888-226-7212. Also visit, http://www.sprint.com/internationalrates for more information.

There couldn’t be a better time to switch to Sprint. In addition to 500 international calling minutes, new customers can get paid to switch from T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T or any other competitor, with Sprint offering up to $350/line⁴ via a Visa Prepaid Card to pay off existing contract early termination fees or installment bill payments on devices.

While providing hassle-free international calling options with the Sprint Mexico & More 500 add-on, Sprint also provides 4G LTE service that reaches more than 255 million people and more will be added. Sprint Spark⁵, which was deployed earlier this year, is a technology that is designed to improve the data performance of customers, such as music and video streaming, gaming and more. Switching to Sprint means not having to sacrifice staying connected with friends and family in Latin America, while enjoying the bandwidth put in place to meet the growing data needs of Hispanic consumers on America’s Newest Network.

About Sprint
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company that creates more and better ways to connect its customers to the things they care about most. Sprint served more than 54 million customers as of June 30, 2014, and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; leading no-contract brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint as the most improved U.S. company in customer satisfaction, across all 43 industries, over the last six years. Sprint has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America in 2011, 2012 and 2013. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprintlatino and www.twitter.com/sprintlatino

¹ Plans include Sprint $60 Unlimited Plan, Sprint Family Share Pack plans and Sprint Simply Unlimited.

² The $50 Simply Unlimited Plan features unlimited talk, text and data while on the Sprint network for up to 10 lines for $50 per month for any new or existing customer who purchases or leases a non-discounted iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus through October 16, 2014. Excludes premium content, international, roaming, taxes and Sprint surcharges. Prohibited network use rules apply. To improve data experience for the majority of users, throughput may be limited, varied or reduced on the network.

³ The $100 offer is available through Oct. 31, 2014 when customers switch to Sprint. It includes $15/month/line access charges waived through 2015. Valid only on 20GB or higher data allowance.

⁴ All lines must be ported from an active wireless line at another carrier and remain active and in good standing for at least 45 days to receive the prepaid card. Offer available Aug. 22, 2014 – Oct. 31, 2014. Allow 12 weeks for your prepaid card to arrive. Register at www.sprint.com/jointoday

⁵ Sprint Spark (enhanced LTE) is available in limited markets. Sprint Spark actual deployment plans and speeds will be determined over time based on many factors, including build economics and the availability of equipment, devices and applications.

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Energizer® and the International Association of Fire Chiefs Power Campaign to Change Behaviors, Save Lives

October 3, 2014

Energizer® and the International Association of Fire Chiefs Power Campaign to Change Behaviors, Save Lives

Change Your Clock Change Your Battery

®

program prepares for
20-market fire safety awareness tour across the U.S.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Staggering statistics and the innate desires of two organizations to keep families safe are powering one of the largest fire safety programs in the U.S. Home fires take the lives of more than 2,500 people each year in the United States alone.^* On average, seven people are killed in home fires every day.^*

This fall, Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) will partner for the 27^th year to help lower this toll, educate the public about fire safety and encourage people to adopt life-saving habits through the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery^® program.

An absence of smoke alarms is no longer the main problem in the United States, the IAFC and Energizer note. The installation of smoke detectors in homes has soared, from 10 percent in 1975 to 95 percent in 2000.^*

Now the issue is keeping these smoke alarms working. Households with non‐working smoke alarms now outnumber those with no smoke alarms.^* According to the National Fire Protection Association, three out of five fatal fire injuries take place in homes without working smoke alarms. And 71 percent of smoke alarms that failed to operate had missing, disconnected or dead batteries.

For 27 years, the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery^® program has been dedicated to sharing the important reminder to replace the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when you change your clocks for daylight saving time.

“Too many people fail to keep their smoke alarms functional,” said Fire Chief G. Keith Bryant, President and Chairman of the Board of the IAFC. “This is a needless risk with a simple fix: help protect yourself and your family by ensuring that you have working smoke detectors in your home. Many fire departments across the country have ongoing smoke alarm programs and can provide assistance. There is absolutely no reason why every home should not be protected by working smoke alarms.”

A working smoke alarm can make the difference in whether you have those critical extra seconds to safely escape. Energizer research revealed that more than 70 percent of individuals think their family would have enough time to evacuate in the event of a fire, and 30 percent say they or their family can detect a fire. But, the reality is very different. Home fires don’t give families much time to escape and are not always easy to detect. In fact, while only 20 percent of reported home fires occurred between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., overnight fires caused half of all home fire deaths.^* Moreover, 36 percent of fatal fire victims don’t wake up before being injured.^*

“At Energizer, we believe tragedies caused by fire can be reduced through strengthening relationships with our communities, fire safety education and proactive prevention,” said Brad Harrison, the company’s Vice President of North America Marketing. “We also feel a deep connection and a sense of responsibility to help keep families safe. Our 27 year partnership with the IAFC has touched the lives of families across the country and we’re committed to Change Your Clock Change Your Battery outreach.”

To help give more families those critical seconds, Energizer is donating a quarter of a million batteries this fall to fire departments across the country to distribute to families in their communities. Together, they will host Fire Safety Awareness events in 20 markets throughout October, National Fire Prevention Month, until the end of daylight saving time on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. Local firefighters and the beloved Energizer Bunny® will be making public appearances at these fun-filled family events.^**

Elliot Kaye, Chairman of The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, echoes the IAFC and Energizer‘s fire safety message in saying, “Each year, thousands of Americans are injured by fires in homes that had no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. We support all efforts to prevent fire tragedies. Protect your family tonight by making sure that each floor and each bedroom has a working alarm.”

The Change Your Clock Change Your Battery program is just one of the ways Energizer brings to life the company’s commitment to power safety and responsibility, while making a positive impact in communities across the country. Over the program’s 27-year history, Energizer has donated more than 5 million batteries to communities in need in an effort to save lives. For more information on the program, including a full list of dates and locations the Fire Safety Awareness events, and to download fire safety materials, please visit energizer.com/cyccyb.

About Energizer

Energizer Holdings, Inc. [NYSE: ENR], headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of primary batteries and portable flashlights and lanterns. Energizer is a global leader in the dynamic business of providing power solutions with a full portfolio of products including Energizer_®brand battery productsEnergizer_®MAX_® premium alkaline; Energizer_® Ultimate Lithium; Energizer_® Advanced Lithium; Energizer_® Recharge_® batteries and chargers; and Energizer_®portable flashlights and lanterns. Energizer continues to fulfill its role as a technology innovator by redefining portable power solutions to meet people’s active lifestyle needs for today and tomorrow with chargers for rechargeable portable devices; charging systems for wireless video game controllers; and specialty batteries for hearing aids, health and fitness devices, as well as for keyless remote entry systems, toys and watches. Energizer is redefining where energy, technology and freedom meet to bring to market consumer-focused products that power the essential devices that help people stay connected and on the go at work and at play. Visit energizer.com, @energizer or facebook.com/energizer.

About the International Association of Fire Chiefs

The IAFC represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide. IAFC members are the world’s leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety legislation. Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas, develop professionally and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders. Learn more at iafc.org.

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Cal/OSHA Helps Firefighters Execute High-Rise Rescue: Window Washers Brought to Safety after Getting Stuck on 18th Floor

October 3, 2014

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The combined efforts of Cal/OSHA, Tractel scaffolding company, and the Orange County Fire Department helped ensure two window washers were able to safely exit a 19-story building on Wednesday, October 1.

A Cal/OSHA senior safety engineer was notified around 9 a.m. about a situation at 4 Park Plaza in which washers employed by Newport Window Cleaning had become trapped. Wire ropes suspending the cleaning crew’s platform frayed, making the rope too wide in diameter for the motorized pulley system to raise or lower it.

The Cal/OSHA safety engineer consulted with Tractel Inc., and advised the Command Chief of the Orange County Fire Department. They secured the workers on the platform with harnesses before raising the platform by hand up to the rooftop.

“Days like this truly make me proud that all the agencies involved in the incident worked together towards one common goal: employee safety,” said Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). “Their careful attention to the technical complexities in this situation helped save two lives.”

Rescue ropes, brakes and pulley systems had to be inspected for any damage before the rescue operation could commence. The trapped workers also assisted Urban Search and Rescue-trained firefighters in securing the rescue equipment to their platform, despite having been trapped in the sun for hours. The rescue operation was completed around 1:00 p.m.

However, questions remain about what led to the incident in the first place. “It is important that all industrial equipment be checked regularly for deficiencies,” said Acting Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “Cal/OSHA will be conducting an investigation into how the wire rope problems developed, and why they were not identified before the ropes were put into use on Wednesday.”

Cal/OSHA could issue citations and fines as a result of its investigation into the faulty equipment used by Newport Window Cleaning on Wednesday.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Employers who want to learn more about California workplace health and safety standards or labor law violations can access information on DIR’s website as well as on Facebook and Twitter.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may call the California Workers’ Information Hotline at (866) 924-9757 for recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics.

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Media Vista Group Names Antonio J. Guernica Station Group Manager And Robert Villones General Manager Of Univision Minneapolis

October 3, 2014

Media Vista Group Names Antonio J. Guernica Station Group Manager And Robert Villones General Manager Of Univision Minneapolis

FT. MYERS, Florida and NAPLES, Florida, Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Media Vista Group has named Spanish television and Hispanic marketing veteran Antonio J. Guernica to the newly created position of Station Group Manager with responsibility for Univision, UniMas and Azteca America in the Ft. Myers-Naples market – including the D’Latinos show now in its 13^th year of continuous local broadcast – as well as for Univision Minneapolis and Kansas City and their digital properties.

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Guernica led the group that brought Spanish television to Washington, DC; guided Univision Chicago through its conversion from an English independent to an Univision O&O and directed Univision Orlando’s transition from an LPTV to a full power station. In each instance, he shaped and revitalized the Local Sales force and directed the launch of Local News service. Guernica also wrote the landmark book Reaching the Hispanic Market Effectively (McGraw-Hill) and has consulted for various Hispanic advertising agencies.

“I’m very excited to join Orlando and Mayela Rosales and the entire Media Vista team,” said Antonio. “The stations are in vibrant developing markets and the group overall is poised for strong growth. I look forward to contributing to its Sales performance and robust development.”

Minnesota native Robert Villones joins Media Vista as General Manager of Univision Minneapolis from El Dorado Broadcasters where he held the position of Director of Sales in Yuma, Arizona. Robert also served as General Manager for the Adelante Media Group in the Tri-Cities of Washington State, as National/Local Sales Manager for Summit Media in Las Vegas and as Account Executive for CBS, also in Las Vegas.

“Being named General Manager of Univision Minneapolis is a coming home for me,” said Robert. “I have a personal commitment to contribute to its success and maximize the opportunity that the station offers to the business community as well as to enhance the valuable service Univision Minneapolis provides to the Latino community.”

“I’m delighted to have Antonio and Robert become part of the Media Vista Group,” said Orlando Rosales, CEO. “I’m confident that each will make determinant contributions to the continuing success of the Media Vista Group as we explore additional opportunities for growth.”

Media Vista Group, LLC is a multi-platform Hispanic-owned media company. Its broadcast holdings include Univision and UniMas in Ft. Myers-Naples as well as Azteca America Ft. Myers. MVG also owns and operates Univision Minneapolis and Univision Kansas City. Its holdings include the D’Latinos show, now in its 13^th year of continuous local broadcast; D’Latinos Magazine, a monthly Spanish language lifestyle publication; and www.dlatinos.com, a Spanish interactive portal.

Mayela Rosales
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[email protected]

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If you made at least one retail purchase of Red Bull products in the United States between January 1, 2002 and October 3, 2014 you may be entitled to a cash payment or free Red Bull products from a class action settlement.

October 3, 2014

If you made at least one retail purchase of Red Bull products in the United States between January 1, 2002 and October 3, 2014 you may be entitled to a cash payment or free Red Bull products from a class action settlement.

SEATTLE, Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Morelli Alters Ratner, LLP, Benedict P. Morelli, David S. Ratner, Adam Deutsch, 777 Third Avenue, 31st Floor New York, NY 10017; Morelli Alters Ratner, LLP, Jeremy W. Alters, Matthew T. Moore, Miami Design District, 4141 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33137; Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, Laurence D. King, Linda M. Fong, 350 Sansome Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94104; Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, Frederic S. Fox, 850 Third Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10022; and Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, Justin B. Farar, 11111 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 620, Los Angeles, CA 90025, regarding the two consumer class action lawsuits currently consolidated and pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York: Benjamin Careathers v. Red Bull North America, Inc., Case No. 1:13-CV-00369 (KPF) and Wolf, et al. v. Red Bull GmbH, et al., Case No. 1:13-CV-08008 (KPF).

A settlement, set forth in a Stipulation of Settlement (“Stipulation”), has been reached in two class action lawsuits alleging that Red Bull North America, Inc., Red Bull Distribution Company, Inc., and Red Bull GmbH (collectively, “Red Bull”), misrepresented the functional benefits and safety of energy beverages marketed and distributed under the brand name Red Bull ®, including any variations, formats or line extensions thereof. Red Bull denies any wrongdoing or liability and while Red Bull believes that its marketing and labeling have always been entirely truthful and accurate, it confirms that all future claims about the functional benefits of its products will be medically and/or scientifically supported. The settlement will provide Class Members (as defined below) who timely submit a valid Claim Form (as defined in the Stipulation) with the option of receiving a cash payment or free Red Bull products. If you are a Class Member, you may send in a Claim Form to receive a cash payment or free product. A Claim Form can be obtained in three ways: at www.energydrinksettlement.com; by calling (877) 495-1568; or by writing to the Class Action Settlement Administrator at Energy Drink Settlement, c/o GCG, P.O. Box 35123, Seattle, WA 98124-5123. Before any money is paid, the Court will have a hearing to decide whether to approve the settlement.

Am I a Class Member? You are a Class Member if you purchased at least one Red Bull energy beverage in the United States between January 1, 2002 and October 3, 2014. For persons specifically excluded from the class, please view the long form notice on the settlement website.

What Does the Settlement Provide? Red Bull agreed to distribute to Class Members cash reimbursements or free products, the total amount of which shall not exceed $13 million in value. Class Members who submit a valid and timely Claim Form may elect to receive either: (1) a cash reimbursement (in the form of a check) of $10.00; or (2) free Red Bull products (either Red Bull ® Energy Drink or Red Bull ® Sugarfree, as selected on the Claim Form) with a retail value of approximately $15.00 (the “Product Option”). Product packaging (e.g. a four-pack) and sizing (e.g. 8.4 ounce cans) shall be determined by Red Bull at its discretion after the final value of the Product Option has been determined. The free Red Bull products selected on the Claim Form will be shipped by Red Bull directly to Class Members at Red Bull’s cost.

However, if shipment of Red Bull products to a particular Settlement Class Member is not feasible or commercially reasonable, then Red Bull may substitute cash reimbursement for that particular Settlement Class Member. Under the terms of the settlement, certain conditions may lead to Class Members with valid claims receiving either less or more than these amounts. Red Bull has updated its marketing materials and product labeling, and confirms that all future claims about the functional benefits of its products will be medically and scientifically supported.

What are my options? To ask for a payment or free Red Bull products and remain in the Settlement Class, you must mail a Claim Form or submit a completed Claim Form online at www.energydrinksettlement.com no later than March 2, 2015. If you do not wish to participate in the settlement, you may exclude yourself by April 1, 2015, or you may stay in the Settlement Class and object by April 1, 2015. Visit www.energydrinksettlement.com or call (877) 495-1568 for important information about the settlement.

The Court will hold a hearing on May 1, 2015 to consider whether to grant final approval of the settlement and whether to grant Class Counsel’s request for attorneys’ fees and expenses, not to exceed a total of $4,750,000.00, and incentive awards of $5,000 to each of the three class representatives. All attorneys’ fees and expenses and incentive awards will be paid by Red Bull in addition to – and separate from – the cash and products being distributed to Class Members.

CLAIM FORMS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR SUBMITTED ONLINE BY MARCH 2, 2015

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Source:
Morelli Alters Ratner, LLP, Benedict P. Morelli, David S. Ratner, Adam Deutsch, 777 Third Avenue, 31st Floor New York, NY 10017
Morelli Alters Ratner, LLP, Jeremy W. Alters, Matthew T. Moore, Miami Design District 4141 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33137
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, Laurence D. King, Linda M. Fong, 350 Sansome Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94104
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, Frederic S. Fox, 850 Third Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10022
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP, Justin B. Farar, 11111 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 620, Los Angeles, CA 90025

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