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Discovery en Espanol Adds A Touch Of Magic To Tuesday Nights With The Premiere Of EL MAGO POP

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Discovery en Espanol Adds A Touch Of Magic To Tuesday Nights With The Premiere Of EL MAGO POP


In the series, Antonio Diaz, illusionism’s rising star, uses magic to meet celebrities by way of the six degrees of separation


MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Discovery en Espanol adds to Tuesday night ”Enigma” programming with EL MAGO POP. The series is led by the Spanish illusionist Antonio Diaz who, with his fresh and irreverent style, takes his magic to the streets with the aim to personally meet his idols through the six degrees of separation theory. The series EL MAGO POP will air Tuesdays at 9PM ET/PT, starting September 30th.

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At the age of 28, after having won the National Prize of Magic in Spain, Antonio sets himself up to conquer U.S. Hispanic audiences with his unique magic and humor. His personal style combines illusion with visual narrative, minus the tuxedo and hair gel; his look fits his personality, not his trade. In EL MAGO POP, Antonio spans the streets of Europe putting the theory of six degrees of separation to the test with the aim of meeting and impressing well-known personalities with his magic, including English physicist Stephen Hawking, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason or Brazilian soccer player Neymar by way of only six go-betweens.

With EL MAGO POP, Discovery en Espanol expands its “Noche de Enigma” (Enigma Night) during which it travels to a new dimension to show stories that relate to inexplicable phenomena, introduce controversial personalities and analyze seemingly unsolvable cases.

To learn more about EL MAGO POP (#ElMagoPop) visit discoveryenespanol.com, or follow us at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol, or on Twitter @DiscoveryenESP.

About Discovery en Espanol

Discovery en Espanol is the premier network dedicated to offering the finest in quality programming in the areas of science, technology, world cultures, history, nature and real-life drama. The channel provides a unique and enriching experience by combining the best Discovery Networks programming with its own original productions. Created by the world’s most trusted media brand, Discovery en Espanol translates not just the words, but also the excitement of Discovery, educating and informing its audience and offering a fascinating glimpse into the incredible world in which we live. For more information, please visit discoveryenespanol.com, or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol and at Twitter @DiscoveryenESP.


Noted Lecture Highlights Accomplishments of Hispanics and Continuing Challenges

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Noted Lecture Highlights Accomplishments of Hispanics and Continuing Challenges

ETS and AAHHE Publish 2014 Tomás Rivera Lecture


PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “Economic and political power among Hispanics must be matched with education power,” Yvette Donado, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of Educational Testing Service (ETS) told attendees as she delivered the 2014 Tomás Rivera lecture during the ninth annual American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE) conference. Her remarks reflected the conference theme, “America’s Prosperity: The Academic Success of Hispanics.” That lecture has now been published and is available free-of-charge.

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The annual lecture is named in honor of the late Dr. Tomás Rivera, a professor, scholar, poet, author and former president of the University of California, Riverside. Rivera also served on the board of trustees of ETS. Although this was the 30th lecture, this is the fifth year that ETS and AAHHE have published and distributed the annual lecture.

Donado drew upon ETS and national reports as well as her own experiences to illustrate the positive benefits of educational attainment and the remaining challenges. She told attendees that that by 2015, if Latinos age 18–24 attended and graduated from college at the same rates as non-Hispanic Whites, the following benefits would incur:

  • 430,000 more Hispanics would be in college and 110,000 would graduate.
  • Increased Hispanic presence would benefit all students.
  • Other benefits would accrue as they enter the workforce, contributing to diversity of thought and action.
  • They would add more than $130 billion per year to the economy.
  • That new wealth would add $45.5 billion to public revenues, helping all Americans.
  • The proportion of Hispanic families with less than adequate incomes would decline from 40 percent to under 21 percent.

“There is no need to draw a picture,” Donado said. “Those who neglect the potential contribution of Hispanics to our nation, those who do not support equitable access to educational opportunity for Hispanics, and those who oppose documenting the undocumented do so at their own peril. We often point to our growing numbers and assume that with that growth comes economic and political power. But such power must be won. It will not be handed to us. We must fight for it. Economic and political power must be matched by education power!” 

Donado noted that despite many gains, Hispanics continue to lag in key areas including:

  • Hispanics are less than 3 percent of full-time university faculty and administrators.
  • High school dropout rates, although down slightly, are still unacceptably high.
  • UCLA’s Patricia Gándara says Hispanics have the worst record of college completion (9 to 11 percent for the last three decades; while African-American students’ numbers rose from 11 percent in 1975 to 18 percent in 2006).
  • More than 40 percent of Latina mothers have less than a high school education (compared to 12 percent of African-American mothers).
  • Latinas are twice as likely as other women to live in poverty (20 percent vs. 11 percent).
  • When Hispanic families lack resources and their children attend impoverished schools, negative outcomes are inevitable.
  • Community colleges are the point of entry for most Hispanics going into higher education, but a large percentage are not college ready and require remedial courses.
  • Too many Hispanics lack English-language skills and education to compete for better paying jobs.

“Research and experience have consistently shown correlations between educational attainment and success,” she said. “Education can improve personal and public health and overall quality of life; strengthen communities and societies; increase wealth; heighten interest in environmental quality; and promote harmony and collaboration among people of different backgrounds and cultures.”

Donado noted that progress takes hard work, creativity, initiative and persistence. That progress, she said, must include:

  • A strong start for Hispanic preschoolers, that is, more early education
  • Improved teacher quality across the board
  • Lower dropout rates
  • Easier access to higher education
  • Higher high school and post-secondary graduation rates
  • Increased numbers of Hispanic college presidents, administrators and faculty

“Donado not only presents educational issues pertinent to the Hispanic population, she clearly paints a picture of how we can begin to address these issues, says Loui Olivas, Professor Emeritus at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.  “Given that the future workforce of America will soon become predominantly minority, led by Hispanics, all sectors or our country must have a collective and vested interest in preparing these future workers. AAHHE is proud to partner with ETS via the annual Tomas Rivera Lecture.”

“A myth persists among some out there that Hispanics don’t care about education, Donado said. “The fact is that along with economic opportunity, education tops the list of Hispanic priorities. So the challenge is to move our communities and our nation from the realm of `possibilities’ into the realm of `probabilities.’ Our motto should be `mission possible’.”

“Our society is changing faster than our capacity to keep up with the changes,” Donado concluded. “Let us not react to the changes around us, let us prepare. Let us shape those changes in a manner consistent with our numbers. Education, too, is evolving. And we Hispanics cannot be mere spectators. We must be players. We must move from doubts and uncertainties, to assured progress, along pathways with built-in and fail-safe mechanisms.”

The Tomás Rivera Lecture may be downloaded at http://www.ets.org/Media/Research/pdf/PICRIVERA6.pdf

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and post-secondary education, as well as conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. www.ets.org

About AAHHE
The American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education, Inc. (AAHHE) is an association of Hispanic faculty and administrators at U.S. colleges and universities. It supports the development of Hispanic college professionals and is dedicated to increasing the number of Hispanics in higher education, bringing issues pertinent to Hispanics to the attention of the larger academic community, and recognizing achievements of Hispanics in support of higher education. For more about AAHHE, visit www.aahhe.org.


Goya Foods Unveils New State-of-the-Art Distribution Center in Georgia

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MCDONOUGH, Ga., Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods, America's largest Hispanic-owned food company, will open a new state-of-the-art distribution center in Georgia to aid with the expansion of their business in the southeast region. Located at 4005 Haworth Parkway, McDonough, GA., the facility will be officially inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 17 between 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Mayor Billy Copeland of the City of McDonough will be present for the ceremony.

The new Goya Foods facility is expected to spur economic growth and job creation for the region. The custom designed, energy-efficient facility will be the main distribution
center for the entire state of Georgia, along with parts of South Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee. The facility spans over 150,000 square feet, and the space allows for future expansion of an additional 50,000 square feet. In conjunction with the inauguration of the center, Goya Foods will also present a 1,000 lb. food donation to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry as part of their ongoing commitment to the communities they serve.

"We are so happy and excited to open the doors of our new distribution center and mark this important milestone in our company's history," said Frank Unanue, president of Goya Foods of Florida. "This new facility allows us to reach sectors of the Southeast region, which will help Goya reach a larger base of consumers and provide a greater variety of Goya products."

Guests attending the ribbon-cutting ceremony will receive an
exclusive tour of the distribution center and will also be able to enjoy a Goya-inspired lunch. To RSVP for this event please email [email protected] or call 786-347-4750.

ABOUT GOYA: Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America's largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures packages and distributes over 2,000 high-quality food products from the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.

Dentons names Jorge Alers CEO for Latin America and the Caribbean

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Dentons names Jorge Alers CEO for Latin America and the Caribbean

Expansion through whole firm combinations central to law firm’s growth plans in the region


WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Dentons announced today the appointment of Jorge Alers to the new position of Chief Executive Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean, marking the global law firm’s focused positioning for presence, client service and growth in the region. In this role, Alers will help Dentons meet its goal for whole firm combinations in Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean, building on the Firm’s current client service reach throughout the region. 

The strong upward momentum of Latin American economies presents public and private companies with tremendous opportunities. Dentons’ global platform and deep industry capabilities are ideally suited for Latin American law firms hoping to serve effectively their clients, both in the region and around the globe.

“The combination that created Dentons provided the Firm with a presence in every major region of the globe except Latin America and the Caribbean,” said Elliott Portnoy, Dentons Global CEO. “A meaningful presence throughout the region will further our goal of providing clients with the highest caliber legal counsel wherever they need it.”

“The success of Dentons in its first 18 months confirms our client-centric growth strategy and global vision,” said Joe Andrew, Dentons Global Chair. “We believe Jorge combines the necessary talent and experience uniquely suited for success in Latin America and the Caribbean.”

“I am excited to join a leadership team that is committed to Latin America and the many opportunities that exist there,” said Alers. “I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues as Dentons expands its presence and deepens its client relationships throughout the region.”

A dual citizen of Costa Rica and the United States, Alers recently concluded service as the General Counsel and General Manager of the Legal Department of the Inter-American Development Bank. The Inter-American Development Bank is the largest international source of development financing in Latin America and the Caribbean, providing $12 billion in loans and grants to 26 countries to support economic development, social development and regional integration by lending to governments, including State corporations, and to private enterprises.

Alers previously was a Partner and Head of the Latin America Practice Group at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, as well as a Partner and Head of the Latin American Practice Group for Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering in Washington, DC. In these roles, he focused on providing legal support to international clients making investments in emerging markets, with a particular focus on the Latin American region. Alers has been a guest lecturer at Harvard Law School, Wharton, American University and at numerous conferences on private equity and project finance, among other areas of international finance. He earned his JD from Harvard Law School and his undergraduate degree from Colorado State University.

About Dentons

Dentons is a global law firm driven to provide clients a competitive edge in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. A top 20 firm on the Acritas 2013 Global Elite Brand Index, Dentons is committed to challenging the status quo in delivering consistent and uncompromising quality in new and inventive ways. Dentons was formed by the combination of international law firm Salans LLP, Canadian law firm Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC) and international law firm SNR Denton. Dentons’ clients now benefit from approximately 2,600 lawyers and professionals in more than 75 locations spanning 50-plus countries across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Russia and the CIS, the UK and the US. The firm serves the local, regional and global needs of a broad spectrum of clients, including private and public corporations; governments and government agencies; small businesses and startups; entrepreneurs; and individuals.


Allstate Foundation Survey Finds Nearly Two-Thirds of Hispanic Women Know a Victim of Abuse

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Allstate Foundation Survey Finds Nearly Two-Thirds of Hispanic Women Know a Victim of Abuse

Purple Purse Challenge helps bring awareness to domestic violence and financial abuse; raises funds for service providers


NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — According to a new national survey released by The Allstate Foundation, nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of Hispanic women say they have personally known a victim of some type of abuse and three-in-ten (30 percent) have personally been victimized. To raise awareness in the Hispanic community, The Allstate Foundation is encouraging the public to participate in the Purple Purse Challenge by donating to local nonprofit organizations that support financial empowerment services for domestic violence survivors. The Challenge is already underway at bolsomorado.com and has raised nearly $500,000.

“Financial abuse is the No.1 reason why victims stay in abusive relationships and our data shows that less than half of Hispanic women say they have taken steps to protect themselves from financial abuse,” said Patricia Garza, director of strategic philanthropy at Allstate. “Allstate Foundation Purple Purse wants to help make conversations about financial abuse and domestic violence easier and acceptable to have in our society. I hope you’ll join me and support a local domestic violence service provider in your community, so that no woman makes the difficult decision to stay in an abusive relationship simply because she doesn’t have the resources to leave.”

The Allstate Foundation is contributing nearly $650,000 in incentive funding and direct grants to participating organizations in the Purple Purse Challenge. The Challenge kicked off earlier this month and is raising money for 140 domestic violence serving organizations across the country on Crowdrise.com/PurplePurseChallenge. The more donations each nonprofit collects, the more incentive funding the organization can compete to win from The Allstate Foundation. The Challenge continues through Oct. 3, 2014.

The Allstate Foundation’s new survey, Silent Weapon: Domestic Violence and Financial Abuse, sought to understand the attitudes different demographic groups have about violence in relationships and the financial control that often accompanies domestic violence.

Additional findings from the survey include:

  • Hispanics, including both men and women, are twice as likely (51 percent) to see domestic violence as a serious problem among people they know than their white non-Hispanic counterparts (25 percent).
  • When asked if physical, sexual, emotion and financial abuse were reasons for a victim to leave a dangerous relationship, only 39 percent of Hispanics believe financial abuse is “always” a reason to leave, making it the least likely reason Hispanics would leave. Physical abuse ranked No.1 with 88 percent indicating it is a reason to leave.
  • Hispanic parents (58 percent) have discussed domestic violence with their children more frequently than white non-Hispanic parents (43 percent).
  • Nearly seven-in-10 (69 percent) of Hispanic women with children age 16 and older have talked to their children about domestic violence.

This year, actress Kerry Washington is lending her voice and serving as the national Purple Purse ambassador. Limited-edition purple purses designed by Kerry Washington will be distributed among community leaders, Purple Purse community partners, celebrities and media to raise awareness for this important cause. The purse represents the center of a woman’s financial domain and purple is the color of national domestic violence awareness. The Allstate Foundation is also distributing 80,000 Purple Purse charms through Purple Purse Challenge participants to attach to a bag or purse and show support year-round.

Visit purplepurse.com to learn more about domestic violence and financial abuse as well as how to start conversations about this important topic. For immediate assistance with a dangerous situation, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799 SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224.

About The Allstate Foundation
Established in 1952, The Allstate Foundation is an independent, charitable organization made possible by subsidiaries of The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL). Through partnerships with nonprofit organizations across the country, The Allstate Foundation brings the relationships, reputation and resources of Allstate to support innovative and lasting solutions that enhance people’s well-being and prosperity. With a focus on teen safe driving and building financial independence for domestic violence survivors, The Allstate Foundation also promotes safe and vital communities; tolerance, inclusion, and diversity; and economic empowerment. For more information, visit www.AllstateFoundation.org.

Survey Methodology
The Allstate Foundation Silent Weapon: Domestic Violence and Financial Abuse survey was conducted July 18-27, 2014 by FTI Consulting among a nationally representative sample of 1,020 American adults age 18+ with additional oversamples among 200 Americans age 18-33 (“Millennials”), 200 Hispanic Women age 18+, and 250 adults in the Chicago media market. The margin of error for the national sample is ± 3% at the 95% confidence interval. The survey was conducted using the web-enabled KnowledgePanel®, a probability-based panel designed to be representative of the U.S. population. Initially, participants are chosen scientifically by a random selection of telephone numbers and residential addresses. Persons in selected households are then invited by telephone or by mail to participate in the web-enabled KnowledgePanel®. For those who agree to participate, but do not already have Internet access, GfK provides at no cost a laptop and ISP connection. People who already have computers and Internet service are permitted to participate using their own equipment. Panelists then receive unique log-in information for accessing surveys online, and then are sent emails throughout each month inviting them to participate in research.


Honda Battle of the Bands Readies to “March On” to the Georgia Dome

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Honda Battle of the Bands Readies to “March On” to the Georgia Dome


Voting Open for Fans to Help Determine the Final Eight to Perform in Atlanta in January 2015


TORRANCE, California, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Honda Battle of the Bands is set to make a triumphant return to Atlanta January 24, 2015, when eight of the most prestigious marching bands from America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will take the Georgia Dome by storm with their incredible musical talent and electrifying showmanship.

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For 13 consecutive years, the Honda Battle of the Bands has provided the nation’s top HBCU marching bands a platform to share their unique blend of musicianship and choreography with millions of fans. This year’s theme, “March On,” serves as a reminder to students and fans that life on and off the field is a journey, and no matter the challenge, the dream or what may lie ahead, learning never stops as long as you commit to “March On.”

Beginning today, fans can go online and vote daily to help select the final eight bands that will perform at the 2015 Invitational Showcase. Voting ends on October 15, 2014, at midnight EDT. Tickets for the January 24 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase start at $10 and are now available for purchase at HondaBattleoftheBands.com.

The 2015 Invitational Showcase will feature the first-ever Honda Battle of the Bands Power of Dreams Award. Each participating team will have the opportunity to nominate an outstanding member of their community who is working to help students achieve their dreams. Honda will then select a winner who will be recognized in Atlanta at the 2015 Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase.

“Honda is deeply committed to supporting the dreams of HBCU students by investing in their education and showcasing exceptional student musicians,” said Stephan Morikawa, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Community Relations, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “As we continue to prepare our participating band members to March On, both on the field and in life, we look forward to a thrilling and uplifting event in Atlanta.”

For updates, follow the Honda Battle of the Bands and join the social media conversation using #HBOB.

  • Facebook – Facebook.com/HondaBattleoftheBands
  • Twitter – @The_Honda / Twitter.com/The_Honda
  • Instagram – @The_Honda / Instagram.com/the_honda
  • YouTube – YouTube.com/hondabotb

For more information on the 2015 Honda Battle of the Bands, visit HondaBattleoftheBands.com.

About Honda

Honda seeks to be a company that society wants to exist, creating products and technologies that improve the lives of people while minimizing the environmental impacts of its products and business operations to ensure a sustainable future for society. Honda is also committed to making positive contributions to the communities where we do business, to socially responsible business practices and to the promotion of diversity in our workforce. From our involvement in STEM education and Historically Black Colleges and Universities(HBCU) to our support of pediatric brain tumor research, and support of volunteer efforts by Honda associates, including environmental clean-up activities, Honda believes in giving back to the communities where we live and work. Honda’s long-standing commitment to the support and success of the nation’s HBCUs began more than 20 years ago with the establishment of the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge, a program designed to showcase the academic gifts and prowess of HBCU students. American Honda began its support of Honda Battle of the Bands more than 12 years ago as an effort to support HBCU music programs. Find out more at csr.honda.com.


2014 Latin GRAMMY® Street Parties Announce Artist Lineup

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2014 Latin GRAMMY® Street Parties Announce Artist Lineup

CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA, J ALVAREZ, J BALVIN,
LOS RIELEROS DEL NORTE, LOS TUCANES DE TIJUANA,
NOEL TORRES AND VOZ DE MANDO 
ADDED TO THIS YEAR’S HOTTEST LATIN MUSIC SERIES


The Latin Recording Academy®, Eventus and Univision


Kick off National Music Festival Series


Presented by 7UP

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and McDonald’s®


With Official Sponsors Walmart®, Cricket Wireless

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and Kellogg’s

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MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Latin Recording Academy®, Eventus and Univision announced today that Conjunto Primavera, J alvarez, J Balvin, Los Rieleros del Norte, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Noel Torres, and Voz de Mando will headline the 2014 Latin GRAMMY® Street Parties. Marking its 12th consecutive year of success, the five-stop cross-country series will precede the live broadcast of the most anticipated Latin awards show, the 15th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®.  Beginning Sunday, Oct. 5, in Chicago with stops in Dallas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix, and finishing in Miami on Sunday Nov. 9, music fans will experience in their own backyards the excitement of the Latin GRAMMYs and celebrate another year of amazing music.

“Every year we strive to showcase established and emerging  artists and provide them the platform  to interact with fans across the country, and this year is no exception as we continue to create an energetic family-oriented and fun-filled celebration,” said Gabriel Abaroa Jr., President/CEO of The Latin Recording Academy. “We thank Latin music fans and the community for their contributions in making this series as successful as it has been, and we look forward to another extraordinary year.”

“Over the past 12 years we have brought the hottest music acts in the industry close to their audience. The key to the success of the Latin GRAMMY Street Parties has been connecting eager consumers and community-minded sponsors through a unique and entertaining platform of music and family activities,” said Nelson Albareda, President of Eventus. “This year promises to be no different.”

“We are very much looking forward to bringing the excitement of the Latin GRAMMYs to our local communities and continuing to build momentum for one of the most important nights in Latin music,” said Alberto Ciurana, president for Programming and Content,  Univision Communications, Inc.

The free high-energy music festival paves the way to the annual Latin GRAMMY Awards, the most prestigious award in Latin music, and brings its excitement up close and personal to fans across the country. This year’s telecast will be broadcast live from the 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.

The Latin GRAMMY Street Parties offer an interactive traveling musical festival, which includes live entertainment, sponsor display areas and product sampling. The series features performances by some of Latin music’s top artists, while serving as a launching pad for emerging talent representing various genres in Latin music. This year’s Latin GRAMMY Street Parties bring together the brightest talent in Latin music with fans for the largest free festival music series in the country.

The 2014 Latin GRAMMY Street Parties are presented by 7UP® and McDonald’s®, with official sponsors Walmart®, and Cricket Wireless® and Kellogg’s® in select markets. The schedule is as follows:

Sunday, October 5th – Chicago, IL
Plaza Garibaldi – 2800 South California Ave.
Voz de Mando, Banda La Chacaloza, Cardenales de Nuevo Leon, among others

Sunday, October 12th – Dallas, TX
Streets of Oak Cliff – West Jefferson Blvd. & N Tyler Street
Noel Torres, Los Rieleros del Norte, Jonatan Sanchez, among others

Sunday, October 19th – Los Angeles, CA
Plaza Olvera – N Main Street
Los Tucanes de Tijuana, El Rayo de Oro, Helen Ochoa, Jonatan Sanchez. Kent y Tony, among others

Sunday, November 2nd – Phoenix, AZ
Streets of Phoenix – N. 16th St. between E. Granada Rd & E. Oak St.
Conjunto Primavera, Voz De Mando, Los Canarios de Michoacan, among others

Sunday, November 9th – Hialeah, FL
Streets of Hialeah – West 16th Avenue between 37th & 42nd St.
J Balvin, J alvarez, Gaitanes, Victoria, Eli Jas, J Quiles, Kent y Tony, among others

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 Univision Communications Inc.
Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) is the leading media company serving Hispanic America. Its assets include Univision Network, one of the top five networks in the U.S. regardless of language and the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the country reaching 96% of U.S. Hispanic households; UniMas, a leading Spanish-language broadcast television network reaching 89% of U.S. Hispanic households; Univision Cable Networks, including Galavision, the country’s leading Spanish-language cable network, as well as Univision tlnovelas, a 24-hour cable network dedicated to novelas, Univision Deportes Network, a 24-hour cable network dedicated to sports, ForoTV, a 24-hour Spanish-language cable network dedicated to news, and an additional  suite of six cable offerings – De Película, De Película Clasico, Bandamax, Ritmoson, Telehit and Distrito Comedia; UVideos, the first bilingual digital network serving Hispanic America; Univision Studios, which produces and co-produces reality shows, dramatic series and other programming formats for the Company’s platforms; Univision Television Group, which owns and/or operates 62 television stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Radio, the leading Hispanic radio group which owns and/or operates 69 radio stations in 16 of the top 25 U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Interactive, a network of products and offerings including Univision.com, which continues to be the No. 1 most-visited Spanish-language website among U.S. online Hispanics, Univision Movil, a longstanding industry-leader with unique, relevant mobile products and services, and Univision Partner Group, a specialized advertising and publisher network. Headquartered in New York City, UCI has television network operations in Miami and television and radio stations and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States. For more information, please visit Univision.net.

About 7UP
7UP is one of many flavorful brands in the beverage portfolio of Dr Pepper Snapple Group. 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, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to more than 27 million customers every day. Nearly 90 percent of McDonald’s 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by businessmen and women. Customers can now log online for free at approximately 11,500 participating Wi-Fi enabled McDonald’s U.S. restaurants. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for updates on our business, promotions and products.

About Walmart
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at over 9,700 retail units under 69 different banners in 28 countries. With fiscal year 2011 sales of $419 billion, Walmart employs 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://walmartstores.com and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart . Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com .

About Cricket WirelessSM
Cricket is bringing consumers more value with a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless experience with no annual contract.  The power of Cricket is our nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 290 million people; easy and affordable unlimited plans with taxes and fees included; annual loyalty rewards; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About.  Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. Coverage not available everywhere. 

About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company, we are driven to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter. With 2013 sales of $14.8 billion and more than 1,600 foods, Kellogg is the world’s leading cereal company; second largest producer of cookies, crackers and savory snacks; and a leading North American frozen foods company. Our brands – Kellogg’s®, Keebler®, Special K®, Pringles®, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Kashi®, Cheez-It®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats® and more – nourish families so they can flourish and thrive. Through our Breakfasts for Better Days® initiative,  we’re providing 1 billion servings of cereal and snacks – more than half of which are breakfasts – to children and families in need around the world by the end of 2016. To learn more about Kellogg, visit www.kelloggcompany.com or follow us on Twitter @KelloggCompany.

 


Tequila CAZADORES® Launches New Packaging

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Tequila CAZADORES® Launches New Packaging

Premium Spirit with Deep Mexican Roots Updates Look with New Design


CORAL GABLES, Florida, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Tequila CAZADORES®, 100% blue agave tequila, one of the most popular premium tequilas in Mexico and the United States, today announced the launch of new packaging for its line of premium tequilas, coinciding with Mexico’s Fiestas Patrias celebrating the country’s independence from Spain in 1810. Created in 1922 by Don Jose Maria Banuelos in Arandas in the Los Altos region of Jalisco state in Mexico, CAZADORES remains steeped in tradition, using the same recipe and process developed more than 90 years ago. The evolution of the packaging reflects the CAZADORES commitment to its heritage and authenticity with a new premium design that takes the legendary brand into the future.

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“Our new packaging is another momentous step in CAZADORES illustrious history that spans almost a century,” said Rene Valdez, senior brand manager for Tequila CAZADORES. “The juxtaposition of CAZADORES perennial roots with an updated look and feel is sure to excite our existing consumers, as well as attract new ones.”

The New Packaging
The most distinctive feature of Tequila CAZADORES new look is a redesigned bottle with a unique and stylish shape that showcases the spirit’s premium essence. An embossed neck references 1922, reminding consumers of a long-standing heritage, rich tradition and time-tested recipe. Embossed on the back of the new bottle are words proudly emphasizing the tequila’s provenance from Los Altos de Jalisco and the 100 percent agave promise. A new cork closure adds a rustic yet premium appeal.

Carefully developed graphics communicate CAZADORES high quality and simplicity. The new label highlights the tequila’s iconic stamp, the powerful and majestic stag Don Jose Maria admired from the window of his adobe farmhouse in Los Altos, superimposed above a new logotype debossed on thick, distressed paper. Bold colors help consumers better differentiate the four expressions: blanco, reposado, anejo and extra anejo. Finally, Spanish language labeling celebrates the tequila’s genuine Mexican origin.

A Precious Recipe
CAZADORES will retain its most important asset: a long-standing recipe that has stood the test of time. For more than 90 years, CAZADORES has been produced in small batches by a Master Tequilero who oversees double fermentation, double distillation and careful maturation of its Highland Tequila, made of 100 percent blue agave and aged in virgin oak barrels. The same recipe created by Don Jose Maria so many years ago lives in each new bottle of Tequila CAZADORES.

CAZADORES can be found at fine spirits retailers for the following suggested prices: Blanco ($24.99), Reposado ($26.99), Anejo ($31.88) and Extra Anejo ($59.99).

About Tequila CAZADORES
Tequila CAZADORES is one of the most popular premium tequilas in Mexico and the United States. Tequila CAZADORES is made with 100 percent blue agave grown, harvested and distilled in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, recognized as the premier agave growing region in the world, resulting in a smoother, more flavorful taste. For additional information about Tequila CAZADORES please visit www.cazadores.com.

The Tequila CAZADORES® brand is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited.

LOS CAZADORES TOMAN CON RESPONSIBILIDAD. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

®2014 CAZADORES, THE TRADE DRESS AND THE DEER LOGO ARE TRADEMARKS.
IMPORTED BY TEQUILA CAZADORES U.S.A, SEAL BEACH, CA. TEQUILAS EACH – 40% ALC. BY VOL.


Hispanic Heroes Honored in Fight Against “Flesh-Eating” Disease

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RANCHO MIRAGE, California, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — During National Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation (NNFF) is honoring the courage of two Hispanic patients in fighting life-threatening “flesh-eating” disease—and the contributions of the Hispanic doctor who has worked all his life to improving medical care for the disease, and who is now saving lives and limbs with a pioneering new approach.

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“These heroes deserve our thanks for their courage and for their efforts to reduce the suffering from this terrible disease,” says Jacqueline Roemmele, executive director of the NNFF and author of Surviving the Flesh-Eating Bacteria (and herself a survivor of the disease).

One of those being honored is Dr. Anibal Gauto, Medical Director of the Wound Care Center at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Dr. Gauto saw his first case of necrotizing fasciitis (or flesh-eating disease) back in the 1970s, soon after getting his medical degree from Universidad Nacional de Rosario Faculty of Medicine in Argentina and immigrating to the U.S. Since then, he’s treated more than 160 victims. It’s been terribly frustrating, he says. “When doctors don’t quickly recognize the disease, the consequences are devastating and terrible—multiple amputations or dying. The suffering is absolutely atrocious.”

Too often, experts like Dr. Gauto are called in only after the disease has spread from a seemingly innocuous cut or scrape, threatening limbs and lives. Even with aggressive treatment with antibiotics and surgery to cut away dead tissue, about 20 percent of patients die, and many more lose arms, legs or other body parts. What makes the disease especially deadly is that toxins in the wound continue to kill tissue long after the bacteria that caused the initial infection have been eradicated. That’s why so many patients lose limbs.

So when Dr. Gauto heard about a new treatment approach developed by Dr. John Crew, a colleague who directs the San Francisco Center for Advanced Wound Care at Seton Medical Center in Daly City, California, he was eager to try it. The idea: irrigate the wound with a cleanser named NeutroPhase, made by Emeryville, California biopharmaceutical company, NovaBay® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE MKT: NBY). Laboratory studies have shown that in addition to killing bacteria, NeutroPhase neutralizes the toxins known to be present in tissue and appears to stop the spread of the dying tissue. When Dr. Gauto learned of the new method, “I said if this works, it is extraordinary and I would love to be a part of it,” he recalled.

Earlier this year, Dr. Gauto had a chance to try the new approach, because of the ordeal suffered by the second of NNFF’s Hispanic heroes, Fernando Davila. A casino security dispatcher in Coachella, Calif., Davila first noticed some small scabs on his leg and foot, but figured they were caused by the kidney dialysis treatment he’d been having for several years.

But the small wounds got infected with bacteria, and the infection spread. Davila got sicker and sicker, until one day he fell twice on the way to the bathroom. Rushed to the hospital, Davila was pumped full of antibiotics. Doctors cut away big hunks of tissue from both legs and the top of his left foot. After ten days, the flesh-eating infection seemed under control, so doctors sent him home.

But Davila got worse. The disease continued to eat away tissue. He went back to the hospital. “I was afraid,” he recalls.

That’s when Dr. Anibal Gauto got involved. Was Davila willing to try the new treatment, Dr. Gauto asked?

Davida had the courage to say yes. By then, most of the back of his right leg already was dead, creating a giant gaping wound. Two-thirds of the front surface of his left leg was dead. A giant hole was spreading in the top of Davila’s left foot. The situation was grim, but thanks to Dr. Gauto’s expertise, “I knew there was hope,” Davila recalled.

His hope was justified. The foot was already too far gone to be saved, but over the course of six days of treatment, NeutroPhase stopped the spread of dead tissue in Davila’s legs, allowing those wounds to heal and the legs to be saved. “Within a week or two I was discharged from the hospital,” said Davila. “I’m now able to stand up—and I’ve very excited to get back into life and do the things I was not able to do.”

“Without the treatment, Mr. Davila would have had his leg, or maybe both legs amputated, or even lost his life,” said Dr. Gauto. “This is a significant advance in treatment.”

After seeing the results from the use of NeutroPhase, Dr. Gauto is now eager to work with the National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation and other doctors and hospitals on a national awareness campaign to spread the word about the dangers of the disease and the benefits of the new NeutroPhase-based treatment. “I think this has the potential to be really, really big,” said Dr. Gauto.

But there’s much more work to be done to publicize the efforts and successful results of doctors like Dr. Gauto, who are finally bringing new hope to patients like Fernando Davila. And the meantime, sadly, scores of other patients continue to get the disease and suffer from its consequences, such as the loss of limbs.

The NNFF tells the stories of many of these courageous patients on its website. But the Foundation would like to single out one especially inspiring recent patient, NNFF’s third Hispanic hero, Eddie Garcia.

Garcia had already overcome many obstacles in his life to become a successful teacher and coach in the Las Vegas area when he started to feel ill in January of 2013. As described in a story in the Las Vegas Sun, Garcia thought he had strep throat. He didn’t. Within a day he was unconscious in the hospital with the flesh-eating disease. His doctors thought his chances of survival were only 20 percent.

The physicians eventually fought off the infection, but at a huge cost. Garcia lost both of his legs, and both of his hands. But within months, he was back coaching his son’s and daughter’s sports teams. And late last year, he received the Youth Coach of the Year Award from the National Alliance of Youth Sports.

“Garcia’s story is a profile in courage,” said Jacqueline Roemmele. “He is rebuilding his life after a terrible ordeal. But as NNFF’s two other Hispanic heroes have demonstrated, it may be possible in the future to improve the outcomes from this terrible disease, making the consequences less devastating.”

ABOUT THE NATIONAL NECROTIZING FASCIITIS FOUNDATION
The National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation (NNFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1997 by two survivors of the disease. Since that time, NNFF has evolved to become the world’s leading resource for information regarding necrotizing fasciitis, as well as repository of cases reported worldwide.  Its mission is to educate for public awareness regarding recognition of symptoms and preventative measures; to advocate research; to offer resources; and to offer support for those affected by necrotizing fasciitis, so that it may help save lives.  The two founders of the organization, Jacqueline A. Roemmele and Donna Batdorff, have a second edition of their top-selling non-fiction book “Surviving the Flesh-eating Bacteria” being released this summer.  

CONTACT:
Jacqueline Roemmele
Executive Director
National Necrotizing Fasciitis Foundation
[email protected]
908-422-7744


SBA Administrator Kicks-Off Hispanic Heritage Month

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SBA Administrator Kicks-Off Hispanic Heritage Month

Advocates for Hispanic Entrepreneurs in NYC


NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet today hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month Small Business Roundtable discussion at New York’s City Hall. She was joined by City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Robert Cornegy, City Council Chair of the Small Business Committee and local New York City Chambers.

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This was the Administrator’s first Hispanic Heritage Month as a member of President Obama’s Cabinet, having taken her oath in April. As an immigrant and an entrepreneur, Contreras-Sweet expressed the importance of providing opportunities to Hispanic entrepreneurs to grow our economy.

“There are more than 3 million Latino-owned businesses in America today and they are starting businesses at three times the national average. To further that growth, SBA micro-lending under President Obama has increased dramatically for Latinos, growing to 43 percent the number of SBA-backed microloans last year, up from 14 percent in 2009. Latino purchasing power is expected to top $1.5 trillion by next year, which means, if the American Latino market were its own country, we’d be the 11th largest economy in the world. As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off, I want Americans to know that one of my priorities is to increase access to capital to our underserved communities,” said Contreras-Sweet.

The Administrator also spoke on the importance of the Affordable Care Act and its open enrollment for small business owners, beginning November 15th. “Thanks to the ACA, small employers now have a level playing field when it comes to health care. For the first time, small business owners have the opportunity to leverage their buying power with other small businesses in the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Marketplace.”

Overall, the roundtable highlighted how the SBA unlocks the potential of small businesses and emphasized how the agency is retooling itself as a smart, bold, and accessible resource for small business owners around the country.

Contact: Miguel Ayala (202) 205-6420
Release Number: 14-51| Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news 
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