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Hispanic Heritage Foundation to Receive Inaugural Donation from Direct Auto Insurance

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Hispanic Heritage Foundation to Receive Inaugural Donation from Direct Auto Insurance

Direct Auto Insurance will lead a two week-long campaign in support of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards program


WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) announces the support of a new partner, Direct Auto Insurance. Direct is making an inaugural donation of up to $5,000 to the Foundation’s Youth Awards program through a campaign during the first half of Hispanic Heritage Month.

The Foundation’s Youth Award recipients are selected for their accomplishments in the classroom and community and receive grants to use for their college education or to fund a community service effort. Young leaders who receive the awards are positioned to serve as role models for their peers and become members of HHF’s Leaders On Fast Track (LOFT) Network.

“We welcome the addition of Direct Auto as a partner in supporting our important youth initiatives,” said Antonio Tijerino, President and CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. “We’re pleased that Direct Auto is not only involved, but is working closely with us to spread awareness about our youth programs by encouraging customers to get engaged.”

Between Sept. 15 and Sept. 30, Direct Auto will donate $1 for each new Facebook “like” and $10 for each insurance quote received through the promotional webpage or in local Direct stores. Direct has pledged to give up $5,000 in just two weeks. Through this initiative, new customers can donate up to $11 to the HHF Youth Awards by becoming a Direct Facebook fan and receiving a free no obligation quote.

“We like to celebrate all of the unique cultures that make up our workplace community. Recognizing Hispanic Heritage month by supporting HHF and its efforts is one way we can do that,” said Jack Campbell, Chief Operations Officer of Direct Auto Insurance.

As part of Direct Auto’s initiative with HHF, both prospective and current customers can view a special online video message from the leadership team, which expresses the company’s commitment and appreciation for the Hispanic consumer, the largest ethnic minority in the United States.

To learn more about Direct Auto’s support of HHF and the Youth Awards program visit the dedicated webpage, call or visit a local direct store or dial 1-877-463-4732.

About the Hispanic Heritage Foundation
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation – a nonprofit established by the White House in 1987 – inspires, prepares, and connects minority leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities.  HHF also promotes cultural pride, accomplishment, and the great promise of the community through public awareness campaigns seen by millions.  HHF is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Miami and the LOFT Institute is housed at Michigan State University (Visit www.HispanicHeritage.org.)

LOFT is HHF’s award-winning, leadership and workforce-development program focused on “Tracks” or industries including finance.  Tens of thousands of students and young professionals are connected to each other, guides and resources; over 30 trainings, workshops, and informal Charlas are hosted across the country; creative initiatives are executed; and hundreds of minorities are placed into internships, mentorships, fellowships and full-time positions with Fortune 500 companies and government agencies.  Join http://loftnetwork.org to get on the fast track.

About Direct Auto Insurance
Direct General Corporation is an insurance holding company and through its subsidiaries, is a leading provider of personal auto insurance, life insurance, and vehicle, and accident protection plans. Direct is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., and has more than 400 local offices in 13 states throughout the Southeast with annual revenue of over $450 million. Direct markets and sells its products and services under the Direct Auto Insurance brand through its retail store outlets, by phone through its call center and online.


Drivers Beware: The Odds Aren’t In Your Favor

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Drivers Beware: The Odds Aren’t In Your Favor

New State Farm® Data Shows Odds Drivers Will Collide With A Deer Are Rising


BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Sept. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — U.S. drivers are nearly 3 percent more likely to collide with a deer in the next 12 months than they were last year, according to new claims data from State Farm. The odds drivers will hit a deer in the coming year are 1 out of 169, but that likelihood more than doubles during October, November and December, when deer collisions are most prevalent.

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New State Farm(R) data shows odds drivers will collide with a deer are rising

For the eighth year in a row, West Virginia tops the list of states where a collision is most likely. The odds a driver in the Mountain State will collide with a deer are a staggering 1 in 39, nearly a 5 percent increase compared to 2013. Hawaii rounds out the bottom of the list also for the eighth year in a row with odds of 1 in 10,281. Hawaiians are three times more likely to get struck by lightning in their lifetime than they are to hit a deer in the next year.

The top five states where a driver is most likely to collide with a deer are:

Rank

State

2014 Odds

Percent + /- from 2013

1

West Virginia

1 in 39

+ 4.9

2

Pennsylvania

1 in 71

+ 7.8

3

Montana

1 in 75

– 15.4

4

Iowa

1 in 77

– 5.5

5

South Dakota

1 in 82

– 9.3

Avoid becoming a statistic
Injuries, vehicle damage and fatalities all can result from vehicle collisions with deer. In 2012, 175 deaths were the result of collisions with animals, with deer being the animal most often struck, according to the Insurance Information Institute and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. These tips could help drivers avoid a collision:

  • Use extra caution in known deer zones
  • Always wear your seatbelt
  • At night, when there is no oncoming traffic, use high beams
  • Avoid swerving when you see a deer
  • Scan the road for deer and other danger signs
  • Do not rely on devices such as deer whistles

And here are some deer facts that all drivers should know:

  • Deer are on all roads
  • Deer are unpredictable
  • Deer often move in groups
  • Deer movement is most prevalent in the fall
  • Dusk and dawn are high risk times

Whether you live in West Virginia or Hawaii, it’s important that drivers are practicing safe driving habits and watching out for animals on the road. Wearing your seat belt and practicing defensive driving tactics could make a significant difference.

Reasons why odds go up or down in 2014:
Deer collisions rose by more than 21 percent in Indiana and more than 8 percent in Virginia this year. This is the first year South Carolina is in the top 10 with a 1 in 93 chance of colliding with a deer. What causes these significant changes in deer collision rates?

“Periods of daily high-deer movement around dawn and dusk as well as seasonal behavior patterns, such as during the October-December breeding season, increase the risk for auto-deer collisions,” said Ron Regan, executive director for the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies. “Changes in collision rates from year to year are a reflection of changing deer densities or population levels – more deer in a given area increases the potential for collision. Deer populations are also affected by conditions such as new or improved roads with higher speeds near deer habitat, changes to hunting seasons to manage wildlife, winter conditions, and other related factors.”

More 2014 State Farm deer collisions facts:

  • The national cost per claim average is $3,888, up 13.9 percent from 2013 ($3,414).
  • The months a driver is most likely to collide with a deer in the U.S., mostly due to mating and hunting seasons, are:
    1.  November
    2.  October
    3.  December
  • Ten percent of the country’s deer collisions occur in Pennsylvania (123,941 collisions), though when taking into account the amount of licensed drivers in the state, West Virginia still edges out as number one with a likelihood of 1 in 39 compared to Pennsylvania’s 1 in 71 (second ranked state).

For more safety tips and state-by-state statistics, please click here. 

Methodology:
Using its claims data and state licensed driver counts from the Federal Highway Administration, State Farm, the nation’s leading auto insurer, calculates the chances of any single American motorist striking a deer during the time frame of July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The data has been projected for the insurance industry as a whole, based on the State Farm personal vehicle market penetration within each state. The State Farm data is based on comprehensive and collision claims only. Claims involving policyholders with liability insurance coverage only are not included.

About State Farm®:
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and its affiliates are the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. and  a leading insurer in Canada. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 18,000 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve 81 million policies and accounts – more than 79 million auto, home, life and health policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is also available. State Farm is ranked No. 41 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com or in Canada http://www.statefarm.ca.

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BayMobile Goes the Extra Mile to Schools

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BayMobile Goes the Extra Mile to Schools

Sign Up for a Free Visit from Traveling Aquarium


OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — When the BayMobile visits schools, students learn how their transportation choices affect the environment and San Francisco Bay. Operated by San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay, the BayMobile is a mobile classroom that delivers animals, interactive experiments, and climate change education directly to the classroom.

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Teachers, school administrators and educators in the nine-county Bay Area are invited to sign up for a BayMobile classroom lesson. Courses are taught by a team of talented educators and are available for K-12 students free of charge, thanks to a grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Spare the Air Youth Program.

Each BayMobile lesson includes multi-media presentations, hands-on experiments, and animal encounters. For part of the lesson, supplies are brought into the classroom where students can learn about subjects including climate change and ocean acidification. Another part of the lesson lets students venture outside to the BayMobile, where they encounter animal ambassadors from Aquarium of the Bay including sea stars, sea cucumbers and Western pond turtles. Lessons are hands-on and all courses meet National Education Association’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teacher training program requirements and Next Generation Science Standards.

Launched in March and serving three Bay Area counties, approximately 4,500 students participated in BayMobile classroom lessons during the spring. Over the summer, the BayMobile visited libraries, summer camps and summer school classes, reaching another thousand students. During the 2014-15 school year, the BayMobile is expanding its reach and is available for visits in all nine Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma).

Educators at schools in the Bay Area can schedule a visit from the BayMobile. Classes last 60 minutes and are suitable for 15-35 students. For further information, go to http://www.mtc.ca.gov/news/current_topics/9-14/baymobile.htm. For course information and to make a reservation, visit http://aquariumofthebay.org/baymobile.

For more information about the Spare the Air Youth Program, visit sparetheairyouth.org. MTC is the regional transportation planning, coordinating and financing agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is the regional agency responsible for protecting air quality in the nine-county Bay Area. Aquarium of the Bay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit nature center with a mission to protect, restore and inspire the conservation of San Francisco Bay and its watershed from the Sierra to the sea.


Disneyland Resort Shows a Spooky Disney Side for Halloween Time!

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Disneyland Resort Shows a Spooky Disney Side for Halloween Time!

The Happiest Place on Earth Celebrates Halloween Time 2014, Sept. 12 through Oct. 31


Separate-ticket Mickey’s Halloween Party Expands to 14 Nights


With Trick-or-Treating, Special Fireworks in Disneyland Park


ANAHEIM, California, Sept. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is a one-of-a-kind celebration of chilling, family friendly fun. From Friday, Sept. 12, through Friday, Oct. 31, guests will explore their spooky Disney Side with special Halloween transformations of Haunted Mansion and Space Mountain; encounter Disney villains conjured by a magic cauldron; dance to the Mad T Party band and meet Mickey Mouse and his friends in Halloween costumes.

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New to Halloween Time at Disneyland this year are the latest twists at Haunted Mansion Holiday and additional entertainment experiences at the Halloween Carnival at Big Thunder Ranch, with more mysterious fun joining the Astounding Cauldron of Magic.

Spooky Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy in Tomorrowland is one of the guest favorites during Halloween Time. The unique Halloween-themed experience begins as a typical Space Mountain adventure, but suddenly launches voyagers into a haunted section of the universe. Ghosts appear out of the starry darkness and swirling galaxies of Space Mountain, reaching out as if to grab guests as they speed through space. The exhilarating drops and curves are punctuated by piercing screams, creepy sound effects and haunting music.

Jack Skellington returns to Disneyland to take over the Haunted Mansion and brings Haunted Mansion Holiday back to New Orleans Square. Transformed with a mix of Halloween spookiness and Christmas cheer, Haunted Mansion Holiday is inspired by the classic animated film “Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas.” 

Guests find new surprises within the Mansion every Halloween, including the 2014 Haunted Mansion Holiday gingerbread house. This year’s creepy creation adds a little whimsy with a hapless gingerbread zombie who is trapped inside – surrounded by frightening spikes that are very sharp, red-and-white candy canes. This is the 14th original gingerbread design since Haunted Mansion Holiday debuted in 2001. The design also features opening and closing doors and special lights.

In addition to Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy:

  • In Frontierland, guests discover an exciting, new magic show presented on the Halloween Carnival stage at Big Thunder Ranch. Nearby they also may conjure up a Disney Villain at the “Astounding Cauldron of Magic” sideshow tent at the Halloween Carnival.
  • Also at the Halloween Carnival in Big Thunder Ranch, guests encounter favorite Disney characters in Halloween costumes, pumpkin carvers showing their Disney Side with elaborate creations, Halloween decor and activities for youngsters.
  • Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland transforms to become the Pumpkin Festival, with hundreds of pumpkins on display, no two of them the same.
  • Guests age three and up show their Disney Side and live their pirate dreams as they learn the ways of the seven seas at The Pirates League. A part of the Halloween Carnival, The Pirates League offers a variety of pirate transformation options: Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Captain Hook, Ghosted Pirate, Black Beard, Black Eyed Jack, and Empress, created especially for pirate princesses. For The Pirates League reservations call 714-781-STYLE / 714-781-7895.
  • Frontierland observes Dia de los Muertos with a traditional skeleton display that will remain through Sunday, Nov. 2.

In Disney California Adventure Park, Halloween Time offers frightful fun for guests of all ages, with favorite attractions such as The Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror, where a “supernatural” event happened on Halloween evening 1939, 75 years ago, forever haunting the building with spine-tingling fun. Also at Disney California Adventure, the nighttime Mad T Party in Hollywood Land gets some new Halloween spice. Tweedledee and Tweedledum welcome guests as the Mad Hatter offers some devilishly delicious All Hallows Eve fun featuring new Halloween music and a chilling new look for Mad T Party band.

Mickey’s Halloween Party, a separate-ticket event* for trick-or-treating families, expands to  14 special, spooky nights in Disneyland. Highlights of Mickey’s Halloween Party include:

  • “Villains Square.” Throughout the evening, the Disney villains arrive in Disneyland Town Square as the “Bad Apple Party Crashers,” riding a black horse-drawn carriage accompanied by thunder, fog and special lighting effects. Villains such as Cruella De Vil, the Queen of Hearts, Judge Frollo from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and Lady Tremaine from “Cinderella” appear for photos and character greetings, and guests are invited to “Party Like a Villain.”
  • The opportunity to play in Disneyland for three hours before the party starts
  • Trick or Treating – candy and healthy treats ­– in the ultimate Disney neighborhood
  • The “Halloween Screams” fireworks spectacular, hosted by “Master of Scare-omonies” Jack Skellington (presented exclusively for guests of Mickey’s Halloween Party, weather permitting)
  • “Mickey’s Costume Party” cavalcade featuring some favorite characters, performed twice nightly
  • “Monsters U Dance Party” at Tomorrowland Terrace: Class time is over and the students of Monsters University join Halloween Time guests in a family-friendly frat party with the most popular students from Monsters U, Mike & Sulley.
  • The Cadaver Dans, a ghoulish quartet performing Halloween-themed tunes aboard a drifting graveyard-themed raft on the Rivers of America in New Orleans Square and Frontierland
  • Photo locations with popular Disney and Pixar Pals, plus Disney Villains
  • Nearly all the favorite Disneyland rides and attractions, plus Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy
  • Complimentary parking for one standard-size vehicle

Tickets for Mickey’s Halloween Party may be purchased online and, for the first time, on mobile devices at Disneyland.com/party, as well as at the Disneyland Resort main gate and by phone at 714-781-4400. Guests may check for availability for 14 nights: Friday, Sept. 26; Tuesday, Sept. 30; Friday, Oct. 3; Monday, Oct. 6; Wednesday, Oct. 8; Friday, Oct. 10; Tuesday, Oct. 14; Friday, Oct. 17; Monday, Oct. 20; Wednesday, Oct. 22; Friday, Oct. 24; Monday, Oct. 27; Wednesday, Oct. 29; and Friday, Oct. 31. Online purchase is not available the day of the event.

Tickets purchased in advance are available at a discount on select nights. Tickets purchased on the day of the event are $70 each. All tickets to Mickey’s Halloween Party on Halloween Night, Friday, Oct. 31, are $77 each. Mickey’s Halloween Party is a non-smoking event. Smoking will be permitted only in the Esplanade outside the Disneyland Main Entrance.

For more information about Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort, see www.Disneyland.com/Halloween.  This site will be updated with frightfully fun details.

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

*Space is limited, and tickets are available while supplies last. Online purchases unavailable on day of event. Limit eight (8) tickets per person, per event date. Each ticket is valid for admission to the event and parking for one (1) vehicle (larger vehicles may require an additional fee) on the specified event date. Tickets are nonrefundable and may not be sold or transferred for commercial use. Advance purchase savings available on select nights until one day prior to the event date. May not be combined with other discounts. Tickets are valid for admission to the designated party and to the Theme Park beginning at a specified time prior to party commencement. All costumes must adhere to any guidelines as determined solely by Disney. Please choose costumes that are not obstructive, offensive or violent. Guests’ eyes must be visible at all times. Offer and event information and activities are subject to restrictions and change without notice. Days and times of operation and all other elements including, but not limited to, operation of attractions, entertainment, services, stores and restaurants, and appearances of Disney Characters are subject to change without notice. Subject to capacity and other restrictions.


(Español) FC Dallas y Cricket Wireless rendirán honores a dos organizaciones benéficas locales en la celebración del medio tiempo por motivo del Mes de la Herencia Hispana

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Cal/OSHA Issues High Heat Advisory as Heat Wave Arrives in Southern California

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Cal/OSHA Issues High Heat Advisory as Heat Wave Arrives in Southern California


OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire- HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers to protect their outdoor workers from the risk of heat illness, as temperatures in parts of Southern California climb into the upper 90s today and will continue to rise through the weekend and into early next week.

“California’s heat illness standards are the strongest in the country, and we will continue to work with both labor and management to ensure that workers stay well on the job,” said Christine Baker, director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA, is a division within the DIR.

“Heat illness can easily be prevented,” said Acting Chief of Cal/OSHA Juliann Sum. “It is essential that employers with outdoor workers adopt a comprehensive approach that protects against a variety of risk factors.”

California’s heat regulation requires all employers with outdoor workers take basic steps to protect outdoor workers:

  • Train all employees and supervisors about heat illness prevention, including “acclimatization” to get used to the heat.
  • Provide plenty of cool, fresh water and encourage employees to drink water frequently.
  • Provide a shaded area for workers to take a cool down recovery break.
  • Prepare an emergency heat illness prevention plan for the worksite, with training for supervisors and workers on the steps to take if a worker shows signs or symptoms of heat illness.

Special “High Heat” procedures are also required when temperatures reach or exceed 95 degrees for construction, landscaping, agricultural, oil and gas extraction, and transportation outdoor worksites. At these times, supervisors must take extra precautions:

  • Observe workers for signs and symptoms of heat illness.
  • Remind workers to drink water frequently.
  • Provide close supervision of workers in the first 14 days of their employment (to ensure acclimatization).
  • Have effective communication systems in place to be able to summon emergency assistance if necessary.

Employers are reminded to check the National Weather Service for your local forecast.

Cal/OSHA will inspect worksites in outdoor industries such as agriculture, construction, landscaping, and others throughout the heat season. Through partnerships with various employer and worker organizations in different industries, Cal/OSHA will also provide consultation, outreach and training on heat illness prevention.

Information on the heat illness prevention requirements and training materials are available on the Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness web page and Water. Rest. Shade. campaign site. Additional resources include the Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention e-tool.

Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Program provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. For assistance from the Cal/OSHA Consultation Program, employers can call (800) 963-9424.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints, including heat illness, can contact the Cal/OSHA district office in their region to file a confidential report. Recorded messages in English and Spanish detailing resources for California workers are also available toll free at 1-866-924-9757.

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

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.


The Nutrition Facts Label Can Help Young People Make Healthful Choices

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The Nutrition Facts Label Can Help Young People Make Healthful Choices


SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To help kids make healthful dietary choices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration encourages kids to Read the Label!

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The Nutrition Facts Label is a simple tool available on food and beverage packages. It lets kids know exactly what they’re eating and helps them choose and compare snacks and other foods. The earlier they start using the Nutrition Facts Label, the sooner they’ll be making choices that keep them feeling great and promote long-term good health!

Young people can follow these tips to get started – and they will soon see how easy reading the label really is! Parents, caregivers, and others who interact with young people can also help model label-reading by following these key steps, too.

  • Check the serving size. All of the nutrition information listed on the Nutrition Facts Label is based on one serving of that food. But, it’s common for one package of a food to contain more than one serving. If a package contains two (or more) servings and you eat the entire package, you are consuming two (or more) times the number of calories and nutrients listed on the Label. So be sure to check!
  • Consider the calories. For weight management (whether it’s to lose, gain, or maintain weight), it’s important to pay attention to the calories. The overall goal is to balance how many calories you eat with how many calories your body uses. As a general rule, 400 or more calories per serving for a single food is high and 100 calories is moderate.
  • Choose nutrients wisely. There are certain nutrients that young people should aim to get “less of.” Kids can use the Percent Daily Value (%DV) on the Nutrition Facts Label to find foods that are lower in saturated fat, sodium, and sugars. Here’s an easy guideline: 5%DV or less of a nutrient means the food is low in that nutrient, and 20%DV or more means it’s high! Sugars have no %DV, so remind kids to use the amount of grams (g) as a guide.

Kids can start using the Nutrition Facts Label today to compare foods and make smart snack choices. By knowing a food’s serving size, calories, and nutrients – they’ll be taking charge of managing their own healthful diet!

For more information, visit FDA’s Read the Label Youth Outreach Campaign. Additional nutrition education materials from FDA can be found at www.fda.gov/nutritioneducation.

FDA is proposing to update the Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods. For more information, see Proposed Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label.

Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540

Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free), 10 AM to 4 PM ET, Monday through Friday


Nationally Aired Community Forum Latino Education: Crisis & Response Kicks off Day of Community Engagement with “Los MacArturos” Boyle Heights, Los Angeles

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Nationally Aired Community Forum Latino Education: Crisis & Response Kicks off Day of Community Engagement with “Los MacArturos” Boyle Heights, Los Angeles


OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “What Can Be Done NOW to turn around the crisis preventing Latino educational success?” – will be probed in a live Radio Bilingüe-produced bilingual community forum from Boyle Heights, Los Angeles featuring renowned Latino education scholar Patricia Gándara on Wednesday September 17, 2014 from 11 am to 2 pm PDT. The public is encouraged to attend and comment during the event at Casa 0101 Theater, 2102 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA. The forum will be broadcast live nationwide on the Radio Bilingüe National Latino Public Radio Network and in Los Angeles by partnering Pacifica public radio station KPFK 90.7 FM.

Gándara, co-Director of the Civil Rights Project at UCLA and author of numerous works on Latino education disparities, will be joined on the panel by members of “Los MacArturos” – Latino recipients of the MacArthur Foundation’s prestigious “Genius” Fellowships, kicking off a day of engagement focused on youth and community building in Boyle Heights in partnership with Radio Bilingüe, the Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA), and Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño.

Media may meet the panelists from 10 to 10:45 am PT at the forum venue. “Los MacArturos” expected include artists, writers, scholars and community workers Joan Abrahamson, Luis Alfaro, Ruth Behar, Guillermo Gómez-Peña, Rueben Martínez, Amalia Mesa‐Bains, Hugo Morales, Francisco Núñez, Benjamin “Pepón” Osorio, María Varela, and Camilo J. Vergara. Hosted by veteran journalists Richard Gonzales and Graciela “Chelis” López, forum hours 1&3 will be in English and Hour 2 in Spanish.

Also scheduled in Boyle Heights Sept. 17: a private dialogue between Los MacArturos and invited community members, 4 pm, Boyle Hotel; a public creative lab “ActivARTE” using arts and culture to address neighborhood displacement, 6 pm, Mariachi Plaza; and a performance by MacArturo Guillermo Gómez Peña, 8 pm, Casa 0101 Theater.

The national broadcast is part of Radio Bilingüe’s Diploma en Mano/Diploma in Hand series, supported by The Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s American Graduate – Let’s Make it Happen! Also supporting the day’s events are The California Endowment, Building Healthy Communities – Boyle Heights, and the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.


Premier Organization for Hispanic Business Professionals Announces Diana Bolivar as a New Board of Directors Member

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Premier Organization for Hispanic Business Professionals Announces Diana Bolivar as a New Board of Directors Member


IRVING, Texas, Sept. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) announces the appointment of Diana Bolivar, President of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO), as a board member to the NSHMBA National Board of Directors.

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Bolivar’s current role as president of the chamber helps to promote the economic development of the Hispanic business community of Metro Orlando. Bolivar’s vision for the chamber is to continue the support of economic development in Central Florida by offering HCCMO’s members and stakeholders an attractive economic proposition.

NSHMBA CEO Manny Gonzalez commented, “Diana Bolivar will be a significant addition to our board with her strong business experience in the non-profit sector as well as in the chamber. Diana will make valuable contributions to help us continue to empower Hispanics to achieve their fullest educational, social and economic potential.”

An exemplary individual, Bolivar is committed to serving and listening to the Hispanic community’s needs while focusing the HCCMO’s effort in bringing local businesses while generating profitable growth. Bolivar’s experience ranges from nonprofit, legal, and medical fields, to construction industry and community engagement roles. Throughout her career, Bolivar has served as president and owner of Florida Quality Inspections Inc., specializing in hurricane-related inspections for residential and commercial clients.

Bolivar currently serves as a board member at the Leadership Seminole, Heart of Florida United Way and Career Source Central Florida. She is on the advisory boards for Ana G. Mendez University, Public Allies, Orange County School Board Hispanic Council, BETA Center and the Children’s Summit.

Bolivar holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Massachusetts and is a graduate of Leadership Seminole.

About The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) was formed in 1988 as a non-profit organization. NSHMBA aims to empower Hispanics to achieve their fullest educational, social, and economical potential. NSHMBA serves the Hispanic community and its constituents through a national network of 40 chapters and hundreds of community strategic partners across the United States and Puerto Rico covering 100 percent of the Hispanic community. NSHMBA is dedicated to building and advancing Hispanic leadership, advocating the pursuit of higher education and providing its members with world-class professional development and career management programs. Visit nshmba.org


Sprint Announces Exclusive New Rate Plan for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus and a Revolutionary New Way to Acquire iPhone

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Sept. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sprint is proud to offer iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the biggest advancements in iPhone history, beginning on Friday, Sept. 19. Demonstrating the best value in wireless Sprint will offer the Sprint Simply Unlimited Plan exclusively for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, giving new and existing customers unlimited data, talk and text while on the Sprint network for only $50 per month.1 Sprint will allow iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus customers to connect to its fast LTE network, including Sprint Spark, an enhanced LTE service.2 Customers can pre-register
starting today at www.sprint.com/iphone and pre-orders begin on September 12 at www.sprint.com/iphone, Sprint retail stores or through Sprint Telesales at 1-800-Sprint1.

In addition, Sprint introduced the iPhone for Life Plan, the most economical way to get any new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. iPhone 6 is only $20 per month for 24 months for a 16GB model, and iPhone 6 Plus is only $25 per month for 24 months for a 16GB model – there are no out-of-pocket costs and the plan guarantees a new device every two years. At the end of 24 months, customers in good standing can upgrade, purchase the leased phone or continue leasing on a month-to-month basis.3

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are the biggest advancements in iPhone history, featuring two new
models with stunning 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina HD displays, and packed with innovative technologies in an all-new dramatically thin and seamless design that is still comfortable to hold and easy to use. Both models are better in every way and include: the Apple-designed A8 chip with second generation 64-bit desktop-class architecture for blazing fast performance and power efficiency; advanced iSight and FaceTime HD cameras; ultrafast wireless technologies; and Apple Pay, an easier way to simply and securely make payments with just the touch of a finger.*

The new iPhones include iOS 8, the latest version of the world's most advanced mobile operating system, featuring a simpler, faster and more intuitive user experience with new Messages and Photos features, predictive typing for Apple's QuickType keyboard and Family Sharing. iOS 8 also includes the new Health app, giving
you a clear overview of your health and fitness data and iCloud Drive, so you can store files and access them from anywhere.

"We have made a commitment to offer the best value in wireless to any individual, couple or family, and we are excited to offer our customers the innovative iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus with an exclusive unlimited plan," said Marcelo Claure, Sprint CEO. "In addition, we're proud to introduce a revolutionary new way for American consumers to acquire the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Our iPhone for Life Plan allows customers access to iPhone 6 with the industry's lowest monthly fee of $20 with no out-of-pocket costs, and it guarantees a new device every two years."

Sprint has introduced differentiated rate plans that provide the best value in wireless whether you're an individual, couple, or family. The best value for an
individual is the Simply Unlimited Plan for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. For a family, the best value is Sprint Family Share Pack, a new shared-data plan that offers double the high-speed data at the same or lower price as AT&T and Verizon Wireless.

Sprint customers can also acquire the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus by purchasing through Sprint Easy Pay. Qualified customers pay $0 down and $27.09 per month for 24 months for a 16GB iPhone 6 or $31.25 per month for 24 months for a 16GB iPhone 6 Plus.4 Customers can also purchase iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus with a traditional two-year agreement. iPhone 6 will be available for $199.99 for the 16GB model, $299.99 for the 64GB model and $399.99 for the 128GB model. iPhone 6 Plus will be available for $299.99 for the 16GB model, $399.99 for the 64GB model and $499.99 for the 128GB model. Customers purchasing under these
offers can activate on an unlimited plan for $85 per month or on a Sprint Family Share Pack Plan. (All prices exclude taxes.)

For a limited time, Sprint is offering two special deals: (1) Customers can get a free 16GB iPhone 6, valued at $199.99, after instant credit when they trade-in any used iPhone model at Sprint stores in good working condition5 and sign-up for a two-year agreement. (2) Customers who bring their number from another carrier and activate an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus on the Sprint Simply Unlimited Plan, Sprint will buy out their family's contracts with a Visa Prepaid Card worth up to $350 per line.6 The switching offer will be available at Sprint stores and through Sprint Telesales.

Sprint already has built its 4G LTE network to serve more than 255 million people, with more on the way, making it easy for customers to take
advantage of all the great features on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. In addition to Sprint's all-new 3G network and its 4G LTE network, Sprint is deploying Sprint Spark, a technology designed to greatly improve the performance of video and other bandwidth-intensive applications, including new generations of online gaming, virtual reality and advanced cloud services. It enables stutter-free video chat on-the-go and mobile gaming that leaves lag behind. Sprint Spark is an enhanced LTE service that's built for data and designed to deliver average wireless speeds of 6-15Mbps and peak wireless speeds of 50-60Mbps today on capable devices, with increasing speed potential over time. Sprint plans to reach 100 million Americans by year-end with the service.2

For more information on iPhone, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.

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/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

1The $50 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.

2Sprint 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.

3 No equipment security deposit required. Req. service plan. Customer is responsible for insurance and any repairs. If service or lease is cancelled early, the remaining lease payments become due immediately and customer must return the device or pay the purchase option. Future leasing subject to device availability and monthly payments may vary. Service plan rates and availability are subject to change. Payments exclude monthly taxes.

4 MSRP: iPhone 6 (16GB) $649.99 and iPhone 6 Plus (16GB) $749.99.

5 Offer ends Sept. 30, 2014. Trade-in must be in good working condition. Subject to other terms of Sprint Buyback
Program.

6 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.

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