The Epilepsy Foundation Of Metropolitan New York To Host 3rd Annual Into The Light Walk For Epilepsy Awareness

September 10, 2014

The Epilepsy Foundation Of Metropolitan New York To Host 3rd Annual Into The Light Walk For Epilepsy Awareness

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The epilepsy community of Greater New York will gather for the third annual ‘Into The Light’ Walk for Epilepsy Awareness on September 21, 2014 at the South Street Seaport. Hosted by the Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York, this event has, since its inaugural year, helped further public awareness and educational programs while celebrating the diversity and strength of the area’s epilepsy community.

1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime. Please join us and become a part of the EFMNY’s ongoing efforts to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected. The community’s solidarity and the outpouring of support for the ‘Into the Light’ teams let others know they are not alone.

Team Valentina
The day Paula Cruz witnessed her one-year-old daughter Valentina’s first seizure was the day their family’s life changed. “Valentina started crying and as my husband lifted her to hold her, she started seizing,” Paula recalled. Panic ensued and Valentina was rushed to the hospital. Despite comprehensive tests that came back normal, the seizures continued, and little Valentina was eventually diagnosed with epilepsy. Her parents and neurologist still do not know what causes her seizures or when the next one will occur, and this uncertainty fuels their never-ending search for answers and solutions.

An unwavering ally on this quest is the Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York, whose Executive Director, Pamela Conford, MSW, acknowledges that not knowing when seizures will take place is one of the most challenging aspects of epilepsy. “A sense of control over one’s environment is important and the episodic and unpredictability of when a seizure will occur makes that impossible.” The EFMNY strives to provide thousands of persons with a sense of control through education, resources, advocacy, program supports, and referrals, so that no one is forced to navigate the complexities of an epilepsy diagnosis on their own.

Team Valentina is just one of the many teams in this year’s Walk. To learn more about the Into the Light Walk for Epilepsy Awareness and the stories behind the teams please visit https://www.crowdrise.com/intothelight2014

The Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York
Established in 1967, the Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York remains the only human services agency in NYC exclusively dedicated to serving the epilepsy community through comprehensive social support services in all five boroughs, with education, linkage and advocacy services stretching to Westchester County. The EFMNY leads the fight to stop seizures, find a cure, and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy. Determined to serve, spread awareness and educate, the EFMNY is staffed with professionals from the medical, social work, public health, vocational, and psychological professions. This integrated comprehensive approach has solidified the EFMNY as a leading community resource.

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Vibrant Hispanic Art Initiatives Bring Sherwin-Williams Paint To Life

September 10, 2014

SW1 — Edwin Gil works on one of his Faces of Diversity in Medellin, Colombia in 2013 as part of a collaboration with Programa Buen Comienzo.

Vibrant Hispanic Art Initiatives Bring Sherwin-Williams Paint To Life

CLEVELAND, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW) announces its partnership with renowned Latino artists, Edwin Gil and Alexander Mijares, during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) as they use Sherwin-Williams colors to complete community art projects in Charlotte, NC and Dallas, TX. Gil, a Colombian native who calls Charlotte home, will use the paint in his international anti-bullying art enterprise, Faces of Diversity. Mijares, a Miami native with Cuban and Spanish roots, will help headline the grand opening of LAB ART Texas on September 18 at 7pm, 315 Cole Street, Dallas, TX 75207.

Mijares also completed a special collaborative project earlier this month with artist MAR at Taverna by Lombardi using Sherwin-Williams paint.

“Sherwin-Williams’ support of Faces of Diversity is proof positive they believe in the power of color and art to transform our communities,” says Gil. “Sherwin-Williams continually builds up Hispanics and arms them with the tools, in this case color, to affect positive change in schools that ultimately reshape the minds of our children by addressing the dire consequences of bullying.”

“Public art is such an important part to any cityscape,” says Mijares. “It’s great to partner with Sherwin-Williams on this worthwhile project, which will be on display for the city of Dallas and its residents to see for years to come. As a Hispanic, I’m proud to work with a company that values our contributions to the cultural fabric of the United States.”

“Color is an important part of every culture, so at Sherwin-Williams we celebrate cultural influences everyday of the year,” says Jackie Jordon, Director of Color Marketing, Sherwin-Williams. “Our palettes draw inspiration from histories, traditions, and customs that are distinctly Hispanic. The design and color contributions of Latinos across the world make our homes here in the United States beautiful places to live and grow as families.”

Gil will unveil his Faces of Diversity project on October 4 at ImaginOn, 300 East 7^th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 at 11am. Mijares was in Dallas last week completing his art murals, which can be found at: LAB ART Texas, 315 Cole Street, Dallas, TX 75207 and Taverna by Lombardi, 3312 Knox Street, Dallas, TX 75205.

To learn more about Edwin Gil and Faces of Diversity, please visit www.EdwinGil.com. To learn more about Alexander Mijares and his artwork / public art murals, please visit www.Mijares.com.

For more information on Sherwin-Williams and its Hispanic outreach, visit them online at Facebook www.facebook.com/SherwinWilliamsLatino, Twitter www.twitter.com/SWPintura or its Content Hub at www.SWLatino.com. People are encouraged to use the hashtag #EstoPintaBien during Hispanic Heritage Month to connect with Sherwin-Williams and to demonstrate how color makes communities and homes vibrant.

ASK SHERWIN-WILLIAMS™
For nearly 150 years, Sherwin-Williams has been an industry leader in the development of technologically advanced paint and coatings. As the nation’s largest specialty retailer of paint and painting supplies, Sherwin-Williams is dedicated to supporting both do-it-yourselfers and painting professionals with exceptional products, resources to make confident color selections, and expert, personalized service that is focused on unique project needs. Sherwin-Williams products can only be found at its more than 3,900 neighborhood stores across North America. For more information, visit sherwin-williams.com. Join Sherwin-Williams on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

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The Great American Milk Drive Makes An Impact By Providing Nutrient-Rich Milk To America’s Food Banks

September 10, 2014

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The Great American Milk Drive Makes An Impact By Providing Nutrient-Rich Milk To America’s Food Banks

September is Hunger Action Month – an Ideal Time for Communities to Unite

in the Fight Against Hunger and Continue to Make a Difference via

The Great American Milk Drive

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — From coast to coast, thousands of families in need have benefited from milk donations to The Great American Milk Drive, the first-ever nationwide program to deliver highly desired and nutrient-rich gallons of milk to hungry families who need it.

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Since April, Feeding America has partnered with the nation’s milk companies and dairy farmers to create The Great American Milk Drive. The initiative makes it easy to donate gallons of milk to those in your community via a simple click of a mouse (www.lecheparaamerica.com) or text message (text “Milk” to 27722). But there’s much more work to be done to help deliver milk to the more than 46.5 million Americans served by Feeding America annually.

“Nutrient-rich milk remains one of the most requested and least available items at our food banks. The Great American Milk Drive is helping to change that, delivering thousands of gallons of milk to families who would otherwise go without,” said Bob Aiken, CEO of Feeding America. “The more Americans support the program – form California to Maine, the more milk we can deliver to families who need it most.”

Findings from Feeding America’s newly released Hunger in America Study 2014, the largest study of its kind analyzing the impact of hunger on Americans today, are truly alarming. For the millions of Americans struggling with food insecurity, the study noted that opting for unhealthy foods or even watering down food and drinks are common coping strategies – strategies that directly impact health and nutrition.

“All children need nutritious food and drinks to have the best start in life,” said Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP, Medical Editor of Healthy Children.org, the parenting website of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). “Good nutrition is necessary for health, growth, and learning, and milk provides many of these essential nutrients. The AAP is pleased to help raise awareness about ways all families can help each other in their communities, including how to help those who may need better access to beneficial food and drinks.”

With eight grams of high-quality protein per serving and three of the top nutrients most likely to be missing in the American diet – calcium, vitamin D and potassium – milk is an affordable, efficient way for America’s feeding programs to get nutrients into the hands of people who need it.

Hunger Action Month
Kicking off on September 4 – Hunger Action Day – Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month is a nationwide effort to build awareness and help end hunger in America.

The Great American Milk Drive is already delivering much-needed gallons milk to thousands of Americans across the country, and in honor of Hunger Action Month, will deliver an added 5,000 gallons to food banks in the state that generates the most donations in September. You can help get milk to families in need in your community:

Online: Donate milk to families in need for as little as $5.00 at www.lecheparaamerica.com or via text message (text “Milk” to 27722). By entering your zip code, you can ensure that the milk is delivered to a local Feeding America food bank in your community.
In-store: Retailers, including more than 2,000 Kroger Stores, will feature The Great American Milk Drive at the check-out counter.
Social: As an official effort of Feeding America, the color of Hunger Action Month is “Feeding America orange.” Turn your social media profile orange and share a picture of your orange style with @FeedingAmerica using the hashtag #HungerAction. Check out the milk social channels, www.facebook.com/milk and @MilkLife on Twitter, for additional information and Great American Milk Drive success stories.
Local donation events: Support your local milk brand and find opportunities to donate to the cause at more than 15 events coast-to-coast.

About Feeding America
Feeding America is a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks that leads the fight against hunger in the United States. Together, we provide food to more than 46.5 million people through 61,000 food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters in communities across America. Feeding America also supports programs that improve food security among the people we serve; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Individuals, charities, businesses and government all have a role in ending hunger. Donate. Volunteer. Advocate. Educate. Together we can solve hunger. Visit http://www.feedingamerica.org/. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FeedingAmerica or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FeedingAmerica.

About MilkPEP
The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), Washington, D.C., is funded by the nation’s milk companies, who are committed to increasing fluid milk consumption. The MilkPEP Board runs the Milk Life campaign, a multi-faceted campaign designed to educate consumers about the powerful nutritional benefits of milk – with 9 essential nutrients, including high-quality protein, in each 8 ounce glass. For more information, go to www.MilkLife.com. Lowe Campbell Ewald is creative agency for the Milk Life campaign – from America’s milk companies.

About National Dairy Council
National Dairy Council® (NDC), the non-profit organization founded by dairy farmers, is committed to nutrition education and research-based communications. NDC provides science-based nutrition information to, and in collaboration with, a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier nation, including health professionals, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, industry, consumers and media. Established in 1915, NDC comprises a staff of registered dietitians and nutrition research and communications experts across the country. NDC is committed to promoting child health and wellness through programs such as Fuel Up to Play 60. Developed by NDC and the National Football League (NFL), Fuel Up to Play 60 encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. For more information, visit www.NationalDairyCouncil.org.

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David Bisbal, Franco De Vita, Juanes, Prince Royce, And Roberto Tapia To Perform At The Latin GRAMMY® Acoustic Sessions

September 10, 2014

MIAMI, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Latin Recording Academy® and Eventus announce cross-country lineup for the 2014 Latin GRAMMY^®Acoustic Sessions, which will feature performances by David Bisbal, Franco De Vita, Juanes, Prince Royce, and Roberto Tapia. Now in its fourth year, this exclusive invitation-only music series will take place in New York, Miami, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Chicago beginning Sept. 24 through Nov. 5, 2014.

"We are proud to continue this successful celebration and bring the excitement of the Latin GRAMMYs to music enthusiasts across the country," said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. "We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of the talented artists who join us this year and an enormous thank you to our sponsors for their continued support. We look forward to another exciting year filled with amazing music."

The unique acoustic performances will kick off in Los Angeles on Sept. 24, the same day nominations for the 15^th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards^® are announced. That evening, Latin GRAMMY-nominated singer Prince Royce will take the stage; on
Oct. 1, Regional Mexican singer and television personality Roberto Tapia will serenade audiences in Chicago; on Oct. 9, multi-Latin GRAMMY-winning Colombian superstar Juanes will swoon fans in Dallas; on Oct. 23, New York will witness a special performance by Latin GRAMMY winner David Bisbal; and closing the series on Nov. 5, legendary Latin GRAMMY-winning Venezuelan singer/composer Franco De Vita will heat up Miami. The Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Sessions lead up to the biggest night in Latin music, the 15^th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards. The concert series, presented by 7UP^®with official sponsors McDonald's^® and Avianca^®, and partner sponsor Vivemejor.com, is designed to offer intimate performances to an exclusive audience.

"This year, our stellar lineup speaks for itself and we're very excited to take this
exclusive national series on tour again," said Nelson Albareda, President of Eventus. "During the past three years the series has offered truly memorable evenings of great music, energy and entertainment and we are more committed than ever to maintain this standard with the support of The Latin Recording Academy and our sponsors."

The 15^th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 8 – 11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central) on Univision. In addition to its U.S. broadcast, the Latin GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast in more than 100 countries worldwide.

About The Latin Recording Academy

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians,
songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @LatinGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "Latin GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join the Latin GRAMMYs' social communities on Foursquare, Google+, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and YouTube.

About Eventus

Eventus is an experiential, sports and entertainment marketing company focused on connecting brands with consumers. Eventus operates distinct business units focused on delivering innovative event properties, media properties, and integrated promotional programs targeting the multicultural markets. The company is headquartered in Miami with offices in major cities across the United States. For more information on
Eventus, please visit www.eventuslive.com.

About 7UP

7UP is one of many flavorful brands in the beverage portfolio of Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS). A favorite since 1929, 7UP is THE UNCOLA. 7UP is available in Regular, 10 calorie, Diet and Cherry varieties. DPS is a leading producer of flavored beverages, marketing 50-plus beverage brands across North America and the Caribbean. For more information, visit 7UP.com or DrPepperSnapple.com. For the brand's latest news and updates, follow 7UP at Facebook.com/7UP Twitter.com/7UP.

About McDonald's

McDonald's USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to more than 26 million customers every day. Nearly 90 percent of McDonald's 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local business men and women. Customers can now log online for free at any of the 11,000 participating Wi-Fi enabled McDonald's U.S. restaurants. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter (@McDonalds) and Facebook (Facebook.com/McDonalds) for updates on our business, promotions and
products.

About Avianca

Avianca is the commercial brand that represents the Latin American airlines integrated in Avianca Holdings S.A. Its workforce of over 19,000 employees has been recognized to provide an excellent world class service. The Avianca airlines, specialized in air cargo and passenger transportation, serve 100 direct destinations in 26 countries throughout the American and European continents with its modern fleet of 155 short, medium, and long haul aircraft. Through its membership with Star Alliance, Avianca offers the possibility to connect to more than 1,300 airports in 192 countries globally. Through LifeMiles, the loyalty program, the airline offers a wide range of benefits and travel options to its more than 5.5 million registered members. Throughout 2013 Avianca transported 24.1 million passengers. For more information please
visit avianca.com, or contact us through social networks: Facebook.com/aviancaoficial, Twitter.com/Avianca or @Avianca, Youtube.com/Avianca, Pinterest.com/aviancaairlines.

About Unilever United States, Inc.

Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in more than 190 countries. Working to create a better future every day, we help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Ben &
Jerry's, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, Consort For Men, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Fruttare, Good Humor, Hellmann's, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!, Just for Me!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Motions, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond's, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, TIGI, TONI&GUY Hair Meet Wardrobe, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Our ambition is to double the size of our business, while reducing our overall environmental footprint (including sourcing, consumer use and disposal) and increasing our positive social impact. We are committed to helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being, sourcing all our agricultural raw materials sustainably by
2020, and decoupling our growth from our environmental impact. Supporting our three big goals, we have defined seven pillars, underpinned by targets encompassing social, environmental and economic areas. See more on the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan at http://www.unileverusa.com/sustainable-living/. Unilever employs approximately 10,000 people in the United States – generating nearly $9 billion in sales in 2013. For more information, visit www.unileverusa.com.

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Bleachers, Us The Duo And Bea Miller Join Pitbull & All-Star Lineup At T.J. Martell Foundation’s 15th Annual Family Day Honoring RCA Records’ Tom Corson And Family

September 10, 2014

Bleachers, Us The Duo And Bea Miller Join Pitbull & All-Star Lineup At T.J. Martell Foundation’s 15th Annual Family Day Honoring RCA Records’ Tom Corson And Family

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The T.J. Martell Foundation is proud to announce the addition of Bleachers, Us The Duo and Bea Miller to their impressive lineup of performers for its 15^th Annual Family Day on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Grammy award-winning musician, Jack Antonoff (Steel Train, Fun.), who released the debut album for his newest musical endeavor Bleachers on RCA Records is excited to be a part of Family Day – “I’m honored to be performing at Family Day this year honoring Tom Corson. Tom, along with my entire RCA Records family, has been incredibly supportive of me and of Bleachers and I am thrilled to be able to be there to support him and such a good cause.” Bleachers’ debut album, entitled “Strange Desire,” has been critically acclaimed since day one with the first single “I Wanna Get Better” quickly rising to #1 on the alternative radio chart.

Michael and Carissa Alvarado of Us the Duo are another welcome addition to this year’s Family Day roster. This husband and wife team have gained quick exposure with their second album, “No Matter Where You Are,” which has raced to #9 on the iTunes pop chart since its re-release via Republic Records. The social media-savvy duo have also made a name for themselves on Vine with their 6-second musical covers and arrangements – gaining over 3.9 million followers. Us The Duo recently signed on to Oprah’s “The Life You Want Weekend” tour, and their single, “No Matter Where You Are” will be featured in the upcoming animated film, “The Book Of Life.”

As a top-ten finalist on the second season of The X Factor with her poignant and soulful renditions of songs such as Dido’s “White Flag,” recent lineup addition Bea Miller is sure to captivate Family Day audiences with her haunting but gorgeously powerful voice. Earlier this spring, Bea released a debut EP, Young Blood, on Hollywood Records. The EP, full of sharp-edged pop songs revealing both a moody intensity and her fiery rock-and-roll spirit, hit #2 on the iTunes Pop Chart.

Joining Bleachers, Us The Duo and Bea Miller at Family Day will be global superstar and philanthropist Pitbull, who will perform live at the event and receive The T.J. Martell Foundation’s Family Day Artist Achievement Award. Joining Pitbull will be rising stars and Island recording artists, Timeflies, who have recently topped the iTunes pop album chart. TV/Film star and multi-platinum recording artist Hilary Duff, who recently signed to RCA, will round out the line-up as the event’s guest host.

Family Day is one of the music industry’s signature events providing a spectacular day full of fun games, food and carnival activities to raise money for cancer and AIDS research, which this year will include a special grant for ovarian cancer research. Having steadily grown into one of the T.J. Martell Foundation’s most successful events, Family Day has raised over $5 million for Martell-funded research at top hospitals across the country.

Last year’s sold out Family Day event featured superstars Ed Sheeran and Jason Mraz with performances by singing sensations Austin Mahone, Emblem 3 and Greyson Chance.

Fans can purchase tickets and artist meet and greet packages by visiting www.tjmartell.org or calling the Foundation at (646) 841-1394.

ABOUT THE T.J. MARTELL FOUNDATION
The T.J. Martell Foundation is the music industry’s largest foundation that funds innovative medical research focused on finding cures for leukemia, cancer and AIDS. The Foundation, headquartered in New York, is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was founded in 1975 by music industry executive Tony Martell and his colleagues in loving memory of his son T.J., who died of leukemia. The Foundation has provided more than $260 million dollars for research that supports top hospitals in the United States. For more information click on the T.J. Martell Foundation, please visit www.tjmartell.org.
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ABOUT RCA RECORDS
RCA Records is a Division of Sony Music Entertainment. RCA includes a diverse roster of internationally renowned artists representing all genres of music including Justin Timberlake, P!nk, Alicia Keys, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, Foo Fighters, Kelly Clarkson, Usher, Kings Of Leon, Pitbull, Hilary Duff, Chris Brown, Christina Aguilera, Dave Matthews Band, Shakira, Kesha, R. Kelly, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, D’Angelo, Daughtry, Fantasia, Monica, Buddy Guy, Three Days Grace, Tool, Santana, Kirk Franklin, and Fred Hammond, among others; critically acclaimed and chart topping artists including Miguel, Ray LaMontagne, A$AP Rocky, Anthony Hamilton, Sia, Marsha Ambrosius, Gavin DeGraw, Walk The Moon, and Cage The Elephant; burgeoning artists Bleachers, Betty Who, Mali Music, Brooke Candy, Kodaline, MØ, Kid Ink, Mikky Ekko, Elle Varner, Neon Jungle, Tom Odell, Becky G, Elle King, Pentatonix and many more.

PRESS CONTACTS:
Caroline Galloway
M2M PR
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Update: New Social Security Advisory Board Members Confirmed

September 10, 2014

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Yesterday, on September 8, 2014, the U.S. Senate confirmed the three outstanding Presidential appointments to the Social Security Advisory Board. The new Board members include: Henry Aaron of the Brookings Institution who will now serve as Chair of the Board, Lanhee Chen of the Hoover Institution and Stanford University, and Alan Cohen of the Center for American Progress. The Board now has full membership for the first time since 2008.

Henry Aaron is the Bruce and Virginia MacLaury Senior Fellow in the Brookings Institution Economic Studies Program, which he directed from 1990 through 1996. He is a member and vice-chair of the District of Columbia Health Benefits Exchange. He chaired the 1979 Advisory Council on Social Security and was a founding member, vice-president, and board chair of the National Academy of Social Insurance. He has been vice-president and member of the executive committee of the American Economic Association, was president of the Association of Public Policy and Management, and has been a member of the boards of directors of the College Retirement Equity Fund and Georgetown University.

Lanhee Chen is the David and Diane Steffy Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Director of Domestic Policy Studies and Lecturer in the Public Policy Program at Stanford University, and Lecturer in Law at Stanford Law School. He is also a columnist for Bloomberg View. Previously, he was the Policy Director for the Romney-Ryan presidential campaign, Governor Romney’s chief policy adviser, and a senior strategist on the campaign. He also served as a senior appointee at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services during the George W. Bush Administration.

Alan Cohen recently became a Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress working on Social Security issues. Formerly, he served as the Senior Budget Advisor and Chief Counselor for Social Security for the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance from 2001 to 2012. From 1993 to 2001, he served as Senior Advisor for Budget and Economics to the Secretary of the Treasury. During this period, from 1999 to 2000, he was detailed to be a Budget Advisor in the Domestic Policy Office in the Office of the Vice President. Prior to this position, he served as the Budget Economist for the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance in 1992 and was Assistant Director of Budget Priorities for the Senate Budget Committee from 1983 to 1992.

The Social Security Advisory Board is an entity established by statute to advise the President, the Congress, and the Commissioner of Social Security on matters relating to the nation’s retirement and disability systems. Its mandates also include increasing public understanding of the Social Security system. Members of the Board are appointed on a bipartisan basis by the President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives.

The Board looks forward to continuing to advise the President, the Congress, and the Commissioner of Social Security on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income policy.

Buckle Up for Life: Toyota and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Increase Child Passenger Safety across the Country and Expand Program

September 10, 2014

Buckle Up for Life: Toyota and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Increase Child Passenger Safety across the Country and Expand Program

Three Out of Four Car Seats Installed Incorrectly; Program Shows Measurable Results

New PSA, Timed To Child Passenger Safety Week, Takes Humorous Look
at the Frustrations of Car Seat Installation

NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — What if there were a way to prevent a leading cause of childhood death, but three out of four of us were doing it wrong? The startling truth is that a car seat can dramatically reduce childhood death and injury from motor vehicle crashes, but 75 percent are installed incorrectly.[1]

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With Child Passenger Safety Week upon us, the good news is that community-based programs are making a difference. Buckle Up for Life is a national education program, created in 2004 by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Toyota, to save children’s lives. Over the last ten years, it has grown to include a network of more than a dozen of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals and has educated more than 17,000 people about the proper use of car seats and seat belts. Toyota’s sponsorship has provided funding for over 40,000 car seats for families in need.

This year, Buckle Up for Life will expand to three new cities through partnerships with Boston Children’s Hospital (Boston, Massachusetts), Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (Stanford, California) and Maynard Children’s Hospital at Vidant Medical Center (Greenville, North Carolina.)

On average, community organizations that have offered Buckle Up for Life have observed a marked improvement in members’ auto safety behaviors, including:

The rate of children unrestrained in cars decreased from one in four to less than one in ten;
The rate of children in car seats increased from almost one in three to one in two; and
A 15 percent increase in use of seat belts for adults, from 71 percent to 86 percent.

“When we launched Buckle Up for Life with Toyota ten years ago, we believed that convening families, leading children’s hospitals and trusted community organizations could have a powerful effect on improving children’s safety,” said Dr. Victor Garcia, founding director of trauma services, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. “We are humbled by our impact, but know we have much farther to go. We want every family to have the education and resources necessary to keep their children safe.”

To further raise awareness of the importance of child passenger safety, Buckle Up for Life released a television Public Service Advertisement (PSA) today that takes a humorous and empathetic look at how frustrating installing a car seat can be. You can view it here. Additionally, Buckle Up for Life new radio PSAs and web banners were also unveiled. Many of the materials are available in Spanish, and will air in time that is entirely donated by the media.

“While our new PSA takes a decidedly humorous look at installing a car seat, I think many parents would say we aren’t too far off from reality,” said Latondra Newton, chief corporate social responsibility officer, Toyota North America. “I don’t know anyone who has not struggled with a car seat or watched a friend or family member do the same. But the truth is that a properly installed car seat can mean the difference between life and death in a crash. That’s why Toyota is so committed to our work with Cincinnati Children’s on Buckle Up for Life.”

Buckle Up for Life Convenes Panel of Child Passenger Safety Experts for Google+ Hangout

As part of its mission to educate and empower parents and caregivers nationwide, Buckle Up for Life will host a live Google+ Hangout today at 12:00 pm, ET to discuss child passenger safety. Moderated by Stephanie Ruhle, managing editor and “Market Makers” anchor, Bloomberg Television, this social event features a range of child safety experts, including Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), founder and Co-Chair of the Kids’ Safety Caucus, the first bipartisan coalition in the House that promotes child-safety issues. You may tune-in to the live panel discussion through Google+ today: http://bit.ly/1nuMYUO.

“As a parent and Member of Congress, nothing is more important than protecting our nation’s children,” said Rep. Meng. “That’s why I co-founded the Kids’ Safety Caucus and am proud to partner with organizations, like Buckle Up for Life, that are making a difference in improving children’s safety in my community and many others.”

Other experts featured in the Google+ Hangout include:

Dr. Rebeccah L. Brown, Pediatric Surgeon, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center;
Jennifer Pelky, Vehicle Safety Engineer at Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America and Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.

The Google+ Hangout is part of Buckle Up for Life’s strategy to offer digital resources that provide parents with easy and accessible safety tips. BuckleUpforLife.org features tools, videos and other content in English and Spanish and is optimized for mobile so you can access information on the go on your smart phone or tablet.

About Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center ranks third in the nation among all Honor Roll hospitals in U.S.News & World Report’s 2014 Best Children’s Hospitals. It is also ranked in the top 10 for all 10 pediatric specialties. Cincinnati Children’s, a non-profit organization, is one of the top three recipients of pediatric research grants from the National Institutes of Health, and a research and teaching affiliate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The medical center is internationally recognized for improving child health and transforming delivery of care through fully integrated, globally recognized research, education and innovation. Additional information can be found at www.cincinnatichildrens.org. Connect on the Cincinnati Children’s blog, via Facebook and on Twitter.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE: TM), the world’s top automaker and creator of the Prius, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands. Over the past 50 years, we’ve built more than 25 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 40,000 people (more than 32,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.5 million cars and trucks (more than 2.2 million in the U.S.) in 2013 – and about 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today.

Toyota partners with philanthropic organizations across the country, with a focus on education, safety and the environment. As part of this commitment, we share the company’s extensive know-how garnered from building great cars and trucks to help community organizations and other nonprofits expand their ability to do good. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Media Contacts:
Amy Schultz, 646-805-2825
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[1] Durbin, D. R. (2011). Technical report—Child passenger safety . Pediatrics, 127(4). Advance online publication. doi:10.1542/peds.2011-0215; NHTSA January 2004 report “Misuse of Child Restraints”

The NHLA Joins Other Landscape Industry Leaders for Day of Service at the National Mall in Washington D.C.

September 9, 2014

The NHLA Joins Other Landscape Industry Leaders for Day of Service at the National Mall in Washington D.C.

Effort brings dozens of landscape trade professionals together to restore and beautify America’s Front Yard

MIAMI, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), the leading organization for the economic and professional development of the landscape industry’s Hispanic American workforce, will participate in a Day of Service initiative on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on September 12, 2014. The event, hosted by the Trust for the National Mall, will count on services offered by volunteer representatives from the NHLA, John Deere, PLANET, OPEI, the Irrigation Association, and other industry leaders, who will work on improving the space just north of the Lincoln Monument Reflecting Pool.

A total of 82 volunteers from across the country have signed up to participate in this year’s Day of Service at the National Mall, including RulyScapes Inc. and NHLA President, Raul Berrios, NHLA President Elect and VP of Operations at Total Tree Care, Juan Torres, NHLA Secretary-Treasurer and President of Alexandria Lawn Service, Pam Berrios, and NHLA Executive Director Ralph Egues.

“We look forward to being part of this industry wide effort, not only because it beautifies such an important site in our nation’s history, but also because it serves as a great opportunity to emphasize the important environmental and human health benefits of professionally maintained landscaping and green spaces,” said NHLA President Raul Berrios.

A study by Marc Berman of the University of Michigan found that natural environments can have a significant positive effect on physical and mental health as well as the environment. Turf grass provides plenty of environmental benefits as it captures dust, smoke particles and other pollutants, as well as producing oxygen.

By carefully refining the scale, shape, and function of each component of the landscape of the National Mall’s Constitution Gardens — landform, soils, plant materials, water flows, and paving — the 82 volunteers aim to create a visually appealing, sustainable environment which will thrive for generations to come.

About NHLA
The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance is an association that facilitates and promotes the advancement of Hispanics as landscape industry professionals and leaders and provides the nation’s half million Hispanic-American landscaping professionals a voice in the national dialogue on environmentally responsible landscape practices, and a means through which to advocate on behalf of their businesses, the livelihood of their employees, and the quality of life in their communities.

New Complaint Alleges Unfair Labor Practices At Gerawan Farming

September 9, 2014

New Complaint Alleges Unfair Labor Practices At Gerawan Farming

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After an extensive investigation, the General Counsel of the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) filed a complaint against Gerawan Farming, Inc. alleging that the company committed wide-ranging and serious violations of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act that undermined the rights of Gerawan’s employees and the union that represents them.

“No employee in the fields should be coerced by their employers when it comes to deciding whether union representation is best for them,” said Sylvia Torres Guillen, General Counsel of the ALRB. “The Agricultural Labor Relations Act ensures that agricultural employees can select a collective bargaining representative free from employer interference.”

The complaint alleges specifically that Gerawan interfered and coerced employees in the exercise of their rights by undermining the United Farm Workers’ ability to represent employees and by directly and indirectly supporting the effort to decertify the union. It is unlawful for an employer to prevent a certified union from meaningfully representing employees and to coerce its employees into signing a decertification petition. – Elections held under such circumstances are not valid by law. The Agricultural Labor Relations Act was enacted in 1975 to protect the rights of agricultural employees to full freedom of association, and to select a collective bargaining representative free from employer interference.

A hearing on this matter is scheduled for September 29, 2014 in Fresno, California. After the hearing, an Administrative Law Judge will determine whether unfair labor practices occurred. The Administrative Law Judge’s decision is subject to review by the Board of the ALRB, who will ultimately determine the proper remedies for any violations that are found.

For more information, please contact Cristian Pena at the ALRB General Counsel’s Office at (916) 653-2690. Find out more about the ALRB and learn more about laws to protect farm workers at www.alrb.ca.gov.

AGRICULTURAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
Headquarters Office

Sylvia Torres-Guillen
General Counsel

1325 J Street, Suite 1900A
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916) 653-2690; Fax: (916) 653-2743
Internet: www.alrb.ca.gov

MediaMath Partners with DataXpand to Expand Global Audience Data Capabilities

September 9, 2014

MediaMath Partners with DataXpand to Expand Global Audience Data Capabilities

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MediaMath, the creator of the TerminalOne™ Marketing Operating System™ for digital marketers, today announced a strategic partnership with DataXpand whose Audience Data Marketplace will enhance global data and targeting capabilities in previously untapped markets in Latin America, Europe, and the US.

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Through integrations with premium publisher partners, DataXpand’s platform creates the most reliable audience clusters based on anonymous browsing behavior and demographic data. DataXpand audience segments can be activated through TerminalOne to help marketers better achieve their desired goals, from brand recognition to improved advertising ROI.

“The integration with DataXpand follows the news of our partnership with Headway Digital, further underscoring the rapid increase of digital media consumption among Latin American and emerging US audiences,” said Greg Williams, Co-Founder and SVP of OPEN Partnerships for MediaMath. “By providing our clients with seamless access to DataXpand audiences, we are further helping them find and engage their target consumers.”

Sebastian Yoffe, Co-Founder & Managing Director for DataXpand, added, “Our global audiences will give MediaMath’s advertisers unprecedented reach to markets they could never reach before in Latin America, Europe, and within the US population. We couldn’t be happier to be working with the leader in programmatic marketing, and collaborating with them to ensure their clients get the most data-driven value from their international campaigns.”

ABOUT MEDIAMATH
MediaMath (mediamath.com) is a global technology company that’s leading the movement to revolutionize traditional marketing and drive transformative results for marketers through its TerminalOne Marketing Operating System™. A pioneer in the industry introducing the first Demand-Side Platform (DSP) with the company’s founding in 2007, MediaMath is the only company of its kind to empower marketers with an extensible, open platform to unleash the power of goal-based marketing at scale, transparently across the enterprise. T1 activates data, automates execution and optimizes interactions across all addressable media, delivering superior performance, transparency and control to all marketers and better, more individualized experiences for consumers. It has a seasoned management team leading 14 global locations across five continents. Key clients include every major agency holding company, operating agency and top brands across verticals.

ABOUT DATAXPAND
DataXpand is the first Audience Data Marketplace with truly global scale and reach. The platform provides premium, rich data for previously untouched markets focusing on audiences from Latin America, Europe, and the US. Through their premium publisher partners, DataXpand creates the best and most reliable audience clusters based on how users browse, search, show interest and intent, as well as based on the languages they speak, age, gender, etc. Find more at www.dataxpand.com or email [email protected].

Press Contact:
Matt Caldecutt
Blast PR on behalf of MediaMath
917-698-0810
[email protected]

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