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FC Bayern Munich Expands Online With Sports Endeavors Partnership

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FC Bayern Munich Expands Online With Sports Endeavors Partnership


HILLSBOROUGH, North Carolina, Aug. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sports Endeavors, one of the largest soccer retailers in the world, today announced the opening of the new FC Bayern Munich online retail store – www.BayernMunichStoreUSA.com – which it will manage.

FC Bayern Munich is one of the strongest teams in world soccer thanks to its rich history and dominance on the field. They recently sent a total of 14 players to the World Cup, the most among all clubs, including seven World Cup champions, to form the backbone of the German National Team.

“Our U.S. online retail partnership with Sports Endeavors is in response to our rapidly increasing fan base in North America,” says Jörg Wacker, board member for Internationalisation & Strategy, FC Bayern Munich. “We want to supply those fans with the best that Bayern Munich has to offer in a quick and efficient manner.”

“Sports Endeavors helps bring on field successes of worldwide soccer clubs to the retail arena by delivering fans top notch products,” says Doug Williams, Business Development Director, Sports Endeavors. “More than 1 million fans receive our monthly catalogue and over 60,000 products are sold through our websites. We’re proud to support Bayern Munich’s new online retail store as it continues to expand its footprint in North America.”

Soccer Touch Point Statistics:

  • GROWTH: The average attendance of Major League Soccer (MLS) is 18,470 people per match, more than both pro basketball and pro hockey and only behind the NFL and MLB. Source: Forbes
  • VIEWERSHIP: The 2014 World Cup final was the most-watched soccer game ever on U.S. television as 17.3 million viewers watched the Germany-Argentina overtime match on ABC and another 9.2 million viewers on Univision for a combined audience of 26.5 million viewers. Source: SoccerAmerica.com
  • YOUTH: For the first time in the 20-year history of the ESPN Sports Poll, MLS caught up with MLB in one significant marker of popularity. Both leagues can claim 18% of 12 to 17-year-olds as avid fans of their sport. Source: ESPN
  • REACH: 24 million Americans play soccer, second to China in terms of participation Source: U.S. Soccer Federation

About FC Bayern Munich: FC Bayern Munich has a total of 62 major trophies that include five European Cup titles, three Club World titles and a record 24 German League titles. FC Bayern Munich’s subsidiary, FC Bayern Muenchen, LLC, has been in operation in New York City since April 2014 and is the club’s first international office. Its goal is to further strengthen the Bayern Munich brand in North America.  

About Sports Endeavors: Sports Endeavors, Inc. of Hillsborough, North Carolina is a leading multisport, multi-channel retail company featuring globally recognized brands. Founded in 1984, it is the largest soccer retailer in the world. With more than 600 employees, Sports Endeavors is a family-owned business with an unwavering dedication to service and a passion for soccer, lacrosse, and rugby.

CONTACTS
Brian Cockman – AC&M – [email protected] – +1-704-697-4400, ext. 4423
Cindy Wincek – Sports Endeavors – [email protected]


The Boy Scouts Of America Encourages Families To Build An Adventure

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The Boy Scouts Of America Encourages Families To Build An Adventure

New Campaign Shows How Scouting Makes the Most of Right Now
While Creating a Strong Foundation for the Future


DALLAS, Aug. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Recognizing the difficult daily balance parents strive to achieve between spending time with their children and fulfilling their other responsibilities including work, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) shows parents how Scouting makes the most of the fleeting time their kids have to be kids. In a new public service campaign called Build an Adventure, parents and kids get a fresh look at the life-changing experiences Scouting offers regardless of where they live. The possibilities for adventure are endless and entirely attainable—even for families who have a lot of demands on their time.

Though parents today are busy and constantly pressured by the challenge to balance work and home, it’s as important to them as ever to spend quality time with their children.

“For parents, every minute with their kids matters so they want to make the best decision on how their children’s time is spent outside of school,” said Wayne Brock, Chief Scout Executive. “Through the Build an Adventure campaign, we are demonstrating that choosing to put a child in Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts today is part of the foundation that can help him reach his full potential and become a successful adult. Scouting truly makes the most of the little time parents have to make a positive impact on their children.”

Various studies show that youth today are spending an increasing amount of time in front of screens and less time outside or playing. Making Scouting part of children’s lives gives them the chance to participate in a wide variety of fun adventures they may not otherwise experience. Kids will catch fish, climb rocks, explore caves, help people, race cars, camp out, make friends, and much more.

The Build an Adventure campaign features fun and diverse adventures for youth and demonstrates that Scouting builds a solid foundation of character, values, and education that will stay with them throughout adulthood. By constantly offering innovative and new programs, Scouting provides fun ways for young people to learn how to do the right thing and have a positive impact on their communities. There is a small window of time to make a meaningful impact on children and shape who they may become as adults. Scouting helps to fill the critical needs of today’s youth and make the most of right now.

A series of short videos showcasing the exciting experiences the BSA has to offer may be viewed at www.scoutingnewsroom.org. These public service announcements were produced by the BSA’s agency of record, FleishmanHillard. A complete list of credits can be viewed below. All materials for the campaign are also available in Spanish.

In conjunction with the start of the new school year, the Boy Scouts of America’s recruitment efforts are underway in communities all across the country. Learn more about the adventures that are waiting by visiting www.scoutingnewsroom.org or join the action now at www.beascout.org.

About the Boy Scouts of America

The Boy Scouts of America provides the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.®” The Scouting organization is composed of 2.5 million youth members between the ages of 7 and 21, and more than a million volunteers in local councils throughout the United States and its territories. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit www.scoutingnewsroom.org.

Credits for PSA Videos

Client: Boy Scouts of America
Campaign: Build an Adventure
Spots: “Checklist,” “Construction Zone,” and “Foundation”
Agency: FleishmanHillard
CRM: Rebecca Rausch
Executive Creative Director: Tom Hudder
Creative Director/Writer: Ben Bohling
Creative Director/Art Director: Zach Arnold
Editors: Stephen Grizzle, Joel Anderson
VFX Artist: Danny Drabb
Agency Producer: Sharan Gruendler

Production: Camp 4 Collective
Director: Tim Kemple
Executive Producer: Aimee Tetreault
Producer: Kate Holland
Director of Photography: Matt White
Mix: Bruton Stroube
Mixer: Steve Horne


The 10th Annual “Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report®” Ranks Safest Cities and Introduces New Location Factor Rankings

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The 10th Annual “Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report®” Ranks Safest Cities and Introduces New Location Factor Rankings


NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Allstate Insurance Company today released its tenth annual “Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report®.” The report, based on Allstate claims data, ranks America’s 200 largest cities[i] in terms of car collision frequency to identify which cities have the safest drivers. The report underscores Allstate’s commitment to keeping roadways safer for customers and other drivers.

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This year, new data uncovers how these cities rank when factors like population, population density and precipitation are considered. For the first time, Allstate is revealing the 10th annual report, new location factor rankings and historical rankings from the past 10 years in an interactive mapping tool found at www.allstate.com/BestDriversReport.

“A big part of our job at Allstate is to help our customers prevent bad things from happening. With that in mind, our actuaries reviewed millions of records to develop this year’s report which presents new data to equip them with better driving awareness tools,” said Mike Roche, executive vice president of claims, Allstate. “Allstate is showing drivers that factors like population, a city’s density and precipitation may contribute to their driving safety to reveal important lessons on the road.”

For the fourth year in the report’s history, the top honor of “America’s Safest Driving City” is Fort Collins, Colorado. Fort Collins has placed in the top ten every year since the report’s inception. This year, the results indicate the average driver in Fort Collins will experience an auto collision every 14.2 years, which is 29.6 percent less likely than the national average of every 10 years.

For each of the location factors Allstate measured in this year’s report, the insurer recommends drivers use caution especially when driving under these conditions:

Highly populated cities

Know what’s happening in the city during the time you’re driving. Find out if there are events that may impact traffic, and listen to traffic reports on your car radio. Avoid traffic jams or explore alternative routes, if possible.

  • Get directions to where you’re going. Review directions carefully in advance. If you get lost mid-trip, safely pull over and wait until you feel calm enough to get back on the road, using that time to get directions, check traffic or call for help.

Densely populated cities

  • Allow plenty of time to reach your destination. Stop-and-go traffic, gridlock, traffic signal stops, pedestrian walkways and events that create traffic detours can add time to your travel.
  • Stay alert. Be prepared to frequently stop or slow down for pedestrians, emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, parking cars, taxi cabs, and public transportation vehicles such as city buses.

Cities with high levels of precipitation

  • Be aware of road conditions. Ice, snow, fog, rain – all of these weather conditions require extra caution and slower speeds. Stopping safely in rain and snow takes greater lengths of roadway than in dry conditions.
  • Maintain your vehicle to prepare for extreme weather. Headlights and brake lights are critical in low visibility situations – be sure they are consistently maintained along with other critical car functions such as brakes and windshield wipers.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 33,500 car crash fatalities occurred in 2012. Additionally, Allstate research found that 70 percent of vehicles involved in auto claims are considered drivable, which indicates that most claims are the result of low speed (under 35 miles per hour) collisions. Allstate utilizes the America’s Best Drivers Report to remind drivers to stay vigilant behind the wheel and protect themselves from challenging driving conditions.

The Report
For the past ten years, Allstate actuaries have conducted an in-depth analysis of company claims data to determine the likelihood drivers in America’s 200 largest cities will experience a vehicle collision compared to the national average. Internal property damage reported claims were analyzed over a two-year period (from January 2011 to December 2012).

A weighted average of the two-year numbers determines the annual percentages. The report defines an auto crash as any collision resulting in a property damage claim. Allstate’s auto policies represent nearly 10 percent of all U.S. auto policies, making this report a realistic snapshot of what’s happening on America’s roadways.

10th Annual Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report® Top 10 Safest Cities

City & Overall Ranking

Collision Likelihood Compared to National Average

Average Years Between Collisions

1. Fort Collins, Colo.

29.6% less likely

14.2

2. Brownsville, Texas

29.5% less likely

14.2

3. Boise, Idaho

28.4% less likely

14

4. Kansas City, Kas.

22.4% less likely

12.9

5. Huntsville, Ala.

20.3% less likely

12.6

6. Montgomery, Ala.

19.4% less likely

12.4

7. Visalia, Calif.

19.1% less likely

12.4

8. Laredo, Texas

18.3% less likely

12.2

9. Madison, Wis.

17.8% less likely

12.2

10. Olathe, Kas.

17.5% less likely

12.1

For the first time in the report’s ten-year history, Allstate’s interactive mapping tool demonstrates how location factors like population, population density and precipitation weight a city’s driving safety ranking. When taking challenging roadway conditions into consideration, some cities’ safest drivers ranking changed based on the likelihood for collision and these location factors.

Top 10 Rankings Based on Location Factors

Population

Population Density

Precipitation

All Factors Combined

1. Kansas City, Mo.

1. Fort Collins, Colo.

1. Brownsville, Texas

1. Fort Collins, Colo.

2. Fort Collins, Colo.

2. Boise, Idaho

2. Fort Collins, Colo.

2. Boise, Idaho

3. Brownsville, Texas

3. Visalia, Calif.

3. Kansas City, Kan.

3. Milwaukee, Wis.

4. Mesa, Ariz.

4. Milwaukee, Wis.

4. Huntsville, Ala.

4. Madison, Wis.

5. Boise, Idaho

5. Madison, Wis.

5. Boise, Idaho

5. Visalia, Calif.

6. Kansas City, Kan.

6. Laredo, Texas

6. Montgomery, Ala.

6. Brownsville, Texas

7. Milwaukee, Wis.

7. Lakewood, Colo.

7. Madison, Wis.

7. Mesa, Ariz.

8. Huntsville, Ala.

8. Brownsville, Texas

8. Olathe, Kan.

8. Laredo, Texas

9. Tucson, Ariz.

9. Salinas, Calif.

9. Kansas City, Mo.

9. Eugene, Ore.

10. Montgomery, Ala.

10. Eugene, Ore.

10. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

10. Des Moines, Iowa

To view the complete Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report with these new rankings, or to see previous years’ results, visit www.allstate.com/bestdriversreport.

About Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer, protecting approximately 16 million households from life’s uncertainties through its Allstate, Encompass, Esurance and Answer Financial brand names and Allstate Financial business segment. Allstate is widely known through the slogan “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate®.” The Allstate brand’s network of small businesses offers auto, home, life and retirement products and services to customers in the United States and Canada. In 2013, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate, its employees and agency owners gave $29 million to support local communities. Allstate employees and agency owners donated 200,000 hours of service across the country.

[i] The Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report® tabulates property damage collision frequency of Allstate insured drivers from 2011-2012.The report analyzes the 200 largest cities from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places over 50,000, measured for 2012 as of July 1, 2013. In prior years, neighboring cities that shared zip codes also shared rankings. This only impacted a minimal number of cities; however, in 2014, the report used geolocation to increase accuracy and there are no longer shared rankings. The Allstate Best Drivers Report is produced solely to boost the country’s discussion about safe driving and to increase awareness of the importance of being safe and attentive behind the wheel. The report is not used to determine auto insurance rates. U.S. Census Bureau data was used to obtain population and population density factors. For the precipitation factor, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) data was utilized.


Multimedia assets now available: ViiV Healthcare receives FDA approval for Triumeq® (abacavir, dolutegravir and lamivudine), a new single-pill regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection

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Multimedia assets now available: ViiV Healthcare receives FDA approval for Triumeq® (abacavir, dolutegravir and lamivudine), a new single-pill regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection

Multimedia assets associated with the below announcement are now available. Assets include: b-roll footage, corporate sound bites, product images and additional information. Please click: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7197331-viiv-healthcare-vhc-triumeq-fda-approval


Multimedia assets associated with the below announcement are now available. Assets include: b-roll footage, corporate sound bites, product images and additional information. Please click: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7197331-viiv-healthcare-vhc-triumeq-fda-approval

LONDON, Aug. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On August 22, ViiV Healthcare announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Triumeq® (abacavir 600mg, dolutegravir 50mg and lamivudine 300mg) tablets for the treatment of HIV-1 infection.1 Triumeq is ViiV Healthcare’s first dolutegravir-based fixed-dose combination, offering many people living with HIV the option of a single-pill regimen that combines the integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) dolutegravir, with the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) abacavir and lamivudine.

Triumeq alone is not recommended for use in patients with current or past history of resistance to any components of Triumeq. Triumeq alone is not recommended in patients with resistance-associated integrase substitutions or clinically suspected INSTI resistance because the dose of dolutegravir in Triumeq is insufficient in these populations. Before initiating treatment with abacavir-containing products, screening for the presence of a genetic marker, the HLA-B*5701 allele, should be performed in any HIV-infected patient, irrespective of racial origin. Products containing abacavir should not be used in patients known to carry the HLA-B*5701 allele.1

Dr Dominique Limet, Chief Executive Officer, ViiV Healthcare, said: “Today’s approval of Triumeq offers many people living with HIV in the US the first single-pill regimen containing dolutegravir. ViiV Healthcare is committed to delivering advances in care and new treatment options to physicians and people living with HIV. We are proud to announce this important milestone, marking the second new treatment to be approved in the US from our pipeline of medicines.”

This FDA approval is based primarily upon data from two clinical trials:

  • the Phase III study (SINGLE) of treatment-naïve adults, conducted with dolutegravir and abacavir/lamivudine as separate pills2,3
  • a bioequivalence study of the fixed-dose combination of abacavir, dolutegravir and lamivudine when taken as a single pill compared to the administration of dolutegravir and abacavir/lamivudine as separate pills.4

In the SINGLE study, a non-inferiority trial with a pre-specified superiority analysis, more patients were undetectable (HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/mL) in the dolutegravir and abacavir/lamivudine arm (the separate components of Triumeq) than in the Atripla®+ (efavirenz, emtricitabine and tenofovir) arm, the most commonly used single-pill regimen. The difference was statistically significant and met the pre-specified test for superiority. The difference was driven by a higher rate of discontinuation due to adverse events in the Atripla arm.2,3

  • At 96 weeks, 80% of participants on the dolutegravir-based regimen were virologically suppressed compared to 72% of participants on Atripla. Grade 2-4 treatment emergent adverse reactions occurring in 2% or more participants taking the dolutegavir-based regimen were insomnia (3%), headache (2%) and fatigue (2%).3

About HIV
HIV stands for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Unlike some other viruses, the human body cannot get rid of HIV, so once someone has HIV they have it for life.5-7

HIV infects specific cells of the immune system, called CD4 cells or T-cells. Over time, HIV can destroy so many of these cells that the body cannot fight off infections and disease. When this happens, HIV infection leads to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) which is the final stage of HIV infection. There is no cure for HIV, but with early diagnosis and effective treatment most people with HIV will not go on to develop AIDS.5-7

An estimated 1.1 million people in the US are living with HIV. However, only 33 per cent are taking the medication they need.8

About Triumeq
Triumeq is a fixed-dose combination containing the INSTI dolutegravir and the NRTIs abacavir and lamivudine. 

Two essential steps in the HIV life cycle are replication – when the virus turns its RNA copy into DNA – and integration – the moment when viral DNA becomes part of the host cell’s DNA. These processes require two enzymes called reverse transcriptase and integrase. NRTIs and INSTIs interfere with the action of the two enzymes to prevent the virus from replicating and further infecting cells. 

Dolutegravir was approved in the US in August 2013 and in Europe in January 2014 under the brand name Tivicay®. The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) granted a positive opinion on the Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for Triumeq on 26 June 2014. Regulatory applications are also being evaluated in other markets worldwide, including Australia, Brazil and Canada.

Tivicay and Triumeq are registered trademarks of the ViiV Healthcare group of companies.

Important Safety Information (ISI) for Triumeq (abacavir, dolutegravir and lamivudine) tablets

The following ISI is based on the Highlights section of the Prescribing Information for Triumeq. Please consult the full Prescribing Information for all the labeled safety information for Triumeq.

BOXED WARNING: RISK OF HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS, LACTIC ACIDOSIS AND SEVERE HEPATOMEGALY, AND EXACERBATIONS OF HEPATITIS B
See full Prescribing Information for complete boxed warning.

  • Serious and sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reactions have been associated with abacavir-containing products.
  • Hypersensitivity to abacavir is a multi-organ clinical syndrome.
  • Patients who carry the HLA‑B*5701 allele are at high risk for experiencing a hypersensitivity reaction to abacavir.
  • Discontinue Triumeq as soon as a hypersensitivity reaction is suspected. Regardless of HLA-B*5701 status, permanently discontinue Triumeq if hypersensitivity cannot be ruled out, even when other diagnoses are possible.
  • Following a hypersensitivity reaction to abacavir, NEVER restart Triumeq or any other abacavir‑containing product.
  • Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogues.
  • Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who are co‑infected with Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) and have discontinued lamivudine, a component of Triumeq. Monitor hepatic function closely in these patients and, if appropriate, initiate anti-hepatitis B treatment.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

  • Presence of HLA-B*5701 allele.
  • Previous hypersensitivity reaction to abacavir, dolutegravir or lamivudine.
  • Co-administration with dofetilide.
  • Moderate or severe hepatic impairment.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

  • Patients with underlying hepatitis B or C may be at increased risk for worsening or development of transaminase elevations with use of Triumeq. Appropriate laboratory testing prior to initiating therapy and monitoring for hepatotoxicity during therapy with Triumeq is recommended in patients with underlying hepatic disease such as hepatitis B or C.
  • Hepatic decompensation, some fatal, has occurred in HIV-1/Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) co‑infected patients receiving combination antiretroviral therapy and interferon alfa with or without ribavirin. Discontinue Triumeq as medically appropriate and consider dose reduction or discontinuation of interferon alfa, ribavirin, or both.
  • Immune reconstitution syndrome and redistribution/accumulation of body fat have been reported in patients treated with combination antiretroviral therapy.
  • Administration of Triumeq is not recommended in patients receiving other products containing abacavir or lamivudine.

ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most commonly reported (greater than or equal to 2%) adverse reactions of at least moderate intensity in treatment-naive adult subjects receiving Triumeq were insomnia (3%), headache (2%), and fatigue (2%).

DRUG INTERACTIONS
Co-administration of Triumeq with other drugs can alter the concentration of other drugs and other drugs may alter the concentrations of Triumeq. The potential drug-drug interactions must be considered prior to and during therapy.

USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

  • Pregnancy: Triumeq should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk.
  • Nursing mothers: Breastfeeding is not recommended due to the potential for HIV transmission.
  • Triumeq is not recommended in patients with creatinine clearance less than 50 mL per min.
  • If a dose reduction of abacavir, a component of Triumeq, is required for patients with mild hepatic impairment, then the individual components should be used.

About ViiV Healthcare
ViiV Healthcare is a global specialist HIV company established in November 2009 by GlaxoSmithKline (LSE: GSK) and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) dedicated to delivering advances in treatment and care for people living with HIV. Shionogi joined as a shareholder in October 2012. The company’s aim is to take a deeper and broader interest in HIV/AIDS than any company has done before and take a new approach to deliver effective and new HIV medicines, as well as support communities affected by HIV. For more information on the company, its management, portfolio, pipeline, and commitment, please visit www.viivhealthcare.com.

References:
1.    Triumeq US label
2.    Walmsley SL, Antela A, Clumeck N et al; for the SINGLE Investigators. Dolutegravir plus abacavir–lamivudine for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. N Engl J Med. 2013;369(19):1807-1818.
3.    Walmsley S, Berenguer J, Khuong-Josses M, et al. Dolutegravir regimen statistically superior to efavirenz/tenofovir/emtricitabine: 96-week results from the SINGLE study (ING114467). Poster presented at: 21st Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections; March 3-6, 2014; Boston, MA. Poster 543.
4.    Weller S, Chen S, Borland J et al. Bioequivalence of a Dolutegravir, Abacavir and Lamivudine Fixed-Dose Combination Tablet and the Effect of Food. JAIDS. 2014 May doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000000193. http://journals.lww.com/jaids/Abstract/publishahead/Bioequivalence_of_a_Dolutegravir,_Abacavir_and.97920.aspx.   
5.    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. HIV Basics. http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/index.html. Accessed July 28, 2014.
6.    NHS Choices, HIV & AIDS Overview. http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/HIV/Pages/Introduction.aspx. Accessed July 28, 2014.
7.    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC Fact Sheet. HIV in the United States: The Stages of Care. http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pdf/research_mmp_StagesofCare.pdf. Accessed July 28, 2014.
8.    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Today’s HIV/AIDS Epidemic. http://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom/docs/HIVFactSheets/TodaysEpidemic-508.pdf. Accessed July 28, 2014.

+Atripla is a registered trademark of Bristol-Meyers Squibb and Gilead Sciences, LLC.

 

ViiV UK/US Media enquiries:

Sébastien Desprez

Marc Meachem

 

+44 7920 567 707

+1 919 483 8756

GSK Global Media enquiries:

David Daley

Melinda Stubbee

 

+44 20 8047 5502

+1 919 483 2510

GSK Analyst/Investor enquiries:

Ziba Shamsi

Kirsty Collins (SRI & CG)

Tom Curry

Gary Davies

James Dodwell

Jeff McLaughlin

Lucy Singah

 

+44 20 8047 5543

+44 20 8047 5534

+1 215 751 5419

+44 20 8047 5503

+44 20 8047 2406

+1 215 751 7002

+44 20 8047 2248

 

 

GlaxoSmithKline cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements: GSK cautions investors that any forward-looking statements or projections made by GSK, including those made in this announcement, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Factors that may affect GSK’s operations are described under Item 3.D “Risk factors” in the company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2013.


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National Pork Board Launches New Spanish-Language Website and Sweepstakes to Win Trip to Food and Music Festival in Chicago

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National Pork Board Launches New Spanish-Language Website and Sweepstakes to Win Trip to Food and Music Festival in Chicago


DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The flavor and versatility of pork makes it a favorite staple among Hispanic homes. To celebrate the love Latinos have for pork, the National Pork Board (NPB) today launched PorkTeInspira.com, a new Spanish-language website with corresponding social media channels in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To mark the site’s launch, consumers are encouraged to visit the website for a chance to win a trip for two to the Food Network in Concert at Ravinia in Chicago on September 20. The event will feature a day of live music and spectacular food with some of today’s best music and culinary talent.

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The National Pork Board today launched a new Spanish–language website with corresponding social media channels.

PorkTeInspira.com, a resource of information and culinary experiences with pork, launched to engage consumers with many mouthwatering recipes for inspiration and creativity, nutritional content of pork, choice cuts, health and safety content and cooking tips while inviting consumers to participate in the sweepstakes.

“We are delighted to provide the Hispanic community in the United States a reliable source of information and culinary inspiration with PorkTeInspira.com. The site will offer many features providing culinary experiences with pork and opportunities to participate in fun sweepstakes like the one we are offering now for the Food Network in Concert event at Ravinia,” said Jose de Jesus, director of multicultural marketing at the National Pork Board.

To celebrate the launch of the website, the National Pork Board sweepstakes is starting today on PorkTeInspira.com, with the chance to win a trip for two to the Food Network In Concert at Ravinia. The prize includes round-trip airfare, two night-stay in Chicago, ground transportation and two Greatest Hits + Lawn tickets to the event. For sweepstakes rules and how to enter, consumers must register for the sweepstakes at PorkTeInspira.com/foodnetwork-inconcert.

No purchase necessary. U.S. residents 21+. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes ends 9/5/2014.

The Food Network In Concert at Ravinia brings the best of the food and music worlds together, with multiple music stages, lively cooking demos, wine and food tastings, talent meet-and-greet opportunities, and much more, creating an unforgettable food and entertainment experience at Ravinia.  

For more information about the National Pork Board, including new delicious recipes, information on choice cuts, health and safety concerns, cooking tips and promotions with weekly prizes, visit PorkTeInspira.com.

To join the conversation use hashtag #sabrososmomentos, like our Facebook page at Facebook.com/PorkTeInspira, and follow us on Twitter.com/PorkTeInspira and Instagram @PorkTeInspira.

About National Pork Board
The National Pork Board has responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. Through a legislative national Pork Checkoff, pork producers invest $0.40 for each $100 value of hogs sold. Importers of pork products contribute a like amount, based on a formula. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, technology, swine health, pork safety and environmental management.  More information at Pork.org.

PorkTeInspira.com is the Spanish resource website for recipes, nutritional facts, choice cuts and the latest news on pork. The site is administered by the National Pork Board.


3rd Annual Festival PEOPLE en Espanol Announces Hour-By-Hour Schedule For Free Daytime Empowerment Experience And Celebrity Meet & Greets

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3rd Annual Festival PEOPLE en Espanol Announces Hour-By-Hour Schedule For Free Daytime Empowerment Experience And Celebrity Meet & Greets

MORE TALENT, PERFORMERS AND CELEBRITY MEET & GREETS THAN EVER BEFORE!

ALL-STAR LINE-UP INCLUDES OVER 30 CELEBRITIES AND INFLUENCERS:
SAUL “CANELO” ALVAREZ, MAITE PERRONI, GENESIS RODRIQUEZ, JULIAN GIL,
DON FRANCISCO, BISHOP T.D. JAKES, ROSIE CASTRO, EDITH GONZALEZ, CHRIS PEREZ,
LAS FENIX & MORE

“INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION” AUGUST 30-31 – HENRY B. GONZALEZ CONVENTION CENTER SAN ANTONIO, TX

PEOPLE EN ESPANOL “CHICAS PODEROSAS” CONCERT POWERED BY DISNEY FEATURES BECKY G AND ZENDAYA AUGUST 30 – LILA COCKRELL THEATER


NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The highly anticipated 3rd annual Festival PEOPLE en Espanol returns to San Antonio this Labor Day weekend with more talent, performers and celebrity meet & greets than ever before!  Over 30 celebrities and influencers will descend upon San Antonio, TX, this Labor Day weekend for a free, family-fun experience August 30 & 31 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

The expanded daytime events will feature twice as many celebrities, double the amount of meet & greets and nearly double the number of performers as compared to last year’s Festival.   Over two full days, Festival PEOPLE en Espanol will offer engaging on-site activities for families, youth empowerment programs, free giveaways, and exclusive access to the latest debuts of top television shows, telenovelas and movies.  

The 2014 Festival PEOPLE en Espanol FREE daytime empowerment experience line-up at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is as follows: 

In addition to the daytime activities, San Antonio’s Lila Cockrell Theater will be transformed on Saturday night, Aug. 30, for the Chicas Poderosas concert powered by Disney, headlined by two of today’s hottest young performers, Zendaya and Becky G.  Concert tickets start at $25, available via Ticketmaster.  

For the latest updates about Festival PEOPLE en Espanol, join the conversation: peopleenespanol.com/festival, Twitter, Facebook, #festivalpeople.

The 2014 Festival PEOPLE en Espanol is powered by Disney. Additional sponsors include major sponsors Coca-Cola and Jeep; official sponsors COVERGIRL, HEB, and Strayer University; host sponsors the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau; screening partners ABC, Azteca, HBO Latino and Walt Disney Film Studios; partners AARP, St. Jude and Center for Disease Control; media partners CNN, MusicChoice and Telemundo. 

About Festival PEOPLE en Espanol:

PEOPLE en Espanol’s annual Festival aims to entertain, inspire and unite Hispanic families around an unparalleled celebration of culture.   Festival PEOPLE en Espanol has become one of the year’s most-anticipated celebrations of Hispanic culture featuring today’s hottest celebrities, expert panels and family-fun activities over Labor Day weekend.

About PEOPLE en Espanol:

PEOPLE en Espanol was launched in 1996 as a special issue, and today has become the top-selling Hispanic magazine in the United States. Published 11 times a year, PEOPLE en Espanol reaches an audience of 6.9 million every month with its editorial mix of Hispanic and popular entertainment, fashion and beauty trends, and compelling human-interest stories. PEOPLE en Espanol delivers original editorial content that captures the values, contributions and impact of today’s Hispanics in the U.S.   The brand’s social media footprint includes over a 1,000,000 followers on Twitter and over 2.9 million fans on Facebook.  For daily news, photos, exclusive behind-the-scenes video and celebrity scoops, visit www.PEOPLEEnEspanol.com.

About Time Inc.:

Time Inc. is one of the largest branded media companies in the world reaching more than 130 million Americans each month across multiple platforms. With influential brands such as TIME, PEOPLE, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, InStyle, REAL SIMPLE, Wallpaper, Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine, Time Inc. is home to celebrated events and franchises including the FORTUNE 500, TIME 100, PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive, SPORTS ILLUSTRATED’S Sportsman of the Year, the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen and the ESSENCE Festival.

Statement by Dr. Robert Shapiro Regarding Recent Developments in the Negotiations Between Doral and Puerto Rico

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Statement by Dr. Robert Shapiro Regarding Recent Developments in the Negotiations Between Doral and Puerto Rico

Shapiro to Release New Study on Puerto Rico’s Ailing Economy during Media Teleconference Tomorrow 


WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In response to recent developments in negotiations between Doral Financial Corporation and the Treasury Department of Puerto Rico, the noted economist Dr. Robert Shapiro, an advisor to Doral, had this to say:

“It’s an expensive proposition for Puerto Rico to renege on its agreements, and the government should honor its agreement with Doral so that it can resolve this matter and restore some credibility with financial markets.”

In a forthcoming analysis, Dr. Shapiro concludes that the Treasury Department’s moves to abandon a tax agreement with Doral have already imposed new costs on Puerto Rico through its lower bond ratings; and if the dispute contributes to a debt default by the Commonwealth, that will cost the Island and its citizens much more in lost investment, slower economic growth, and reduced revenues than simply paying Doral what the company is owed.  Dr. Shapiro will outline this analysis on a call tomorrow.

DATE: Tuesday, August 26, 2014

TIME: 11:00 a.m. EDT

SPEAKER: Dr. Robert Shapiro, Co-founder of Sonecon; former U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs

DIAL-IN: 866-952-1908; Conference ID: DORAL

RSVP: Ted Greener ([email protected]; 202-572-6209)

Doral Financial Corporation is a bank holding company engaged in banking, mortgage banking and insurance agency activities through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Doral Bank, with operations on the mainland U.S. (New York metropolitan area and northwest region of Florida) and Puerto Rico. Doral Financial Corporation’s common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DRL. This briefing is supported by Doral Financial Corporation Additional information about the case of Doral Financial Corporation against the Government of Puerto Rico can be found at www.DoralPuertoRicoFacts.com.


Going Back to School at the Speed of FiOS

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Going Back to School at the Speed of FiOS


Learn fifteen subjects in four minutes


HOUSTON, Aug. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Verizon FiOS recently debuted 15 online videos as part of a new bicultural campaign, “Learning at FiOS Speed.” The campaign aims to show how the company steps up to the challenge of providing the best tools for students going back to school. According to the e-Learning Foundation, children with at-home access to computers average a grade higher on exams.

The combination of English and Spanish videos focuses on different subjects, such as history, science, and language, among others. Creative visuals and props blend with fun and engaging dialogue from school-aged children to not only make the topics enjoyable but to make the videos themselves shareable. The end result is tidbits of information and entertainment to share with anyone, young and old.

“It’s a simple idea: with faster Internet, you learn faster,” said Vicent Llopis, Executive Creative Director at Lopez Negrete Communications. “It’s also a campaign about engagement, which meant the videos had to be fun and shareable while also conveying clearly and directly the fast Internet service Verizon FiOS offers.”

Lopez Negrete Communications created all 15 videos using a blend of styles from animation to puppetry and pushed the digital aspect of the campaign through the creation of a unique tab on the Spanish-language Verizon FiOS Facebook page, Somos Verizon FiOS. The tab offers a convenient, singular place to experience all the videos while conveying messaging that talks about how FiOS services help students going back to school.

“Lopez Negrete understands that to push the envelope in social programs such as this one bridges the core of our social strategy with unexpected creative, enhancing the quality of community engagement,” said Orlando Zambrano, Lead of Digital and Social Strategy for Multicultural Segments for FiOS.

The “Learning at FiOS Speed” initiative aims to educate consumers about FiOS Quantum’s 100% fiber-optic network, equal upload and download speeds, and overall broadband superiority offering.

Verizon FiOS brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation’s most advanced fiber-optic network. 

To view the back-to-school videos on the dedicated Learning at FiOS Speed Facebook tab, visit http://bit.ly/1oSo2dU or on the Verizon FiOS YouTube channel at http://bit.ly/1ySaNLc.

ABOUT LOPEZ NEGRETE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Lopez Negrete Communications, Inc. specializes in the Hispanic marketplace and stands as the largest Hispanic, independently owned and operated, full-service agency in the United States. Founded in 1985 by Alex and Cathy López Negrete, the agency offers thought leadership and a full range of marketing, advertising and communications services, including strategic planning, research and consumer insights, media planning and buying, creative, brand leadership, digital, social media, public relations, and promotions. Award winning throughout a rich, 29-year history, Lopez Negrete counts as clients some of the nation’s largest corporations and their prestigious brands, including Verizon Communications Inc. (Wireless and Telecom), Bank of America, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., SAMSUNG Telecommunications America, NBC Universal Motion Pictures Group, NBCU Entertainment, Kraft Foods (Singles and Natural Cheeses), and Southern California Edison. With national headquarters in Houston, Texas and offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Mexico City, Lopez Negrete employs more than 250 employees who keep clients at the forefront of a burgeoning, Hispanic market.


Slipknot Unveil October 21 Release Date For Long Awaited New Album “.5: The Gray Chapter”, Available Today For Pre-Order Via iTunes; All Orders Will Receive The New Tracks “The Devil In I” & “The Negative One” Instantly

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Slipknot Unveil October 21 Release Date For Long Awaited New Album “.5: The Gray Chapter”, Available Today For Pre-Order Via iTunes; All Orders Will Receive The New Tracks “The Devil In I” & “The Negative One” Instantly

– Announce The Prepare For Hell North American Headline Tour with Very Special Guests Korn and Openers King 810; Eagerly Awaited Live Dates Begin At Knotfest October 24 – 26 in San Bernardino, CA –

– All Fans Making Ticket Purchases Through October 5 Will Receive A Digital Download Of The New Album Upon Official Release Date –


LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Global rock juggernauts Slipknot have announced the next phase of their uncompromising history -– the release of .5: The Gray Chapter – the fifth studio album from the GRAMMY AWARD®-winning group – arrives on October 21, while their North American Prepare For Hell tour, promoted exclusively by Live Nation, is set to kick off immediately following the band’s previously announced Knotfest (October 24 – 26).

Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140825/139266

.5: The Gray Chapter is available now for pre-order on the iTunes Store (http://smarturl.it/thegraychapter), with all pre-orders receiving instant downloads of the album’s powerful new song “The Devil In I” as well as “The Negative One.” .5: The Gray Chapter is also available in a wide range of distinctive versions, including standard and special edition CDs (2 bonus tracks and expanded packaging) as well as limited edition, colored vinyl double LP set.

Slipknot unleashed “The Negative One” earlier this month, marking the groundbreaking band’s first new music in more than six years. The song immediately hit #1 on Billboard‘s Trending 140 chart, with the band and track both quickly becoming trending topics on Twitter globally and in the US. The track is currently sitting atop the metal singles chart for its third straight week and counting. Meanwhile its nightmarish companion video – directed by the band’s M. Shawn Crahan (Clown) – has quickly drawn more than 2 million individual views at Slipknot’s official YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgA7KIwKlOE.

Slipknot have also announced the Prepare For Hell Tour – a major North American headline tour with very special guests Korn and openers King 810 – kicking off October 29 in El Paso, TX and traversing North America through December 7.

“We’ve been waiting a long time for this,” stated Slipknot’s Corey Taylor. “Not only do we get to tour with friends who we respect, we’ve also chosen a band that represents the fury of the future. Slipknot is coming to your town. And hell’s coming with us.”

The nationwide run will see Slipknot coming hot off the heels of their US live return at their own KNOTFEST, with two unique sets at their very own three-day metal and heavy music destination festival slated for October 24 through 26 at San Bernardino, California’s San Manuel Amphitheater & Campgrounds. Powered by Rockstar Energy Drink and curated by Slipknot themselves, KNOTFEST will see Slipknot headline the Main Stage on both Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, offering fans a taste of the upcoming album with a unique concert experience each night. KNOTFEST will feature over 60 bands – including Danzig, Five Finger Death Punch, Volbeat, Anthrax, Killswitch Engage, Tech N9ne, Of Mice & Men, Black Label Society, Testament, Hatebreed, Atreyu, In This Moment, Carcass, and many others – performing on five stages on Saturday and Sunday, as well as a Friday Night VIP Pre-Party Bash (featuring Slipknot’s DJ Sid), band performances and other activities for those that purchase VIP or Camping Packages. A truly immersive experience, KNOTFEST attendees will descend into an apocalyptic underworld featuring over 20 attractions including a Slipknot Museum, carnival rides, a zip line across the festival grounds, drum circles, pillars of fire, freaks, fire-breathers, stilt-walkers, and much more. For details, including complete ticketing information, please see www.knotfest.com. Additional news and updates can be also be found at both www.facebook.com/KNOTFEST and www.twitter.com/KNOTFEST (@KNOTFEST).

“KNOTFEST is a chance for Slipknot to bring the sensory overload of a wild European festival and now we’re coming for you, California,” says Slipknot’s M. Shawn Crahan (Clown). “Playing two different sets over two nights at one location is a new experience in the history of this band. This year’s KNOTFEST is going to be on another level.”

KNOTFEST tickets are available now at www.knotfest.com, while tickets for the Prepare For Hell tour go on sale September 5 at www.livenation.com and through the Live Nation mobile app. All fans who purchase their tickets through October 5 will receive a digital download of .5: The Gray Chapter upon its official release.

Slipknot emerged at the tail end of the Twentieth Century and quickly established itself as the most enigmatic, provocative and aggressive collective of the modern era. 1999’s SLIPKNOT stands as a true milestone, named by Metal Hammer as the “Best Debut of the Last 25 Years.” The album fast earned 2x RIAA platinum certification, with each of Slipknot’s following releases – including 4 video albums – all receiving additional platinum in the US and around the world. All told, the band have 11 Platinum and 38 Gold record certifications around the world. Slipknot’s fanbase is unwavering and they are global – the band’s most recent studio effort, 2008’s platinum certified ALL HOPE IS GONE, debuted at #1 in seven countries including the U.S.

Surely as iconic as any band in the annals of rock, Slipknot has starred on the cover of innumerable national and international publications, from Rolling Stone, SPIN, and Alternative Press to Guitar World, Revolver and Billboard. What’s more, Slipknot has received myriad honors, awards and nominations, including a GRAMMY AWARD® for “Best Metal Performance” as well as six further GRAMMY nods, multiple Kerrang! Awards, Revolver Golden Gods Awards, NME Awards and Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards as well as nods for both MTV Video Music Awards and MTV Europe Music Awards.

Slipknot has ruled live stages across the planet since their beginning, and currently headline tours and international festivals including Mayhem in the US, the UK’s Download Festival, Brazil’s Monsters of Rock and Rock In Rio, Australia’s Soundwave Festival, and the bands own Ozzfest and Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. 2012 saw the inaugural KNOTFEST draw over 45,000 fans to a pair of daylong festival events headlined and curated by the band.

(SEE TOUR ITINERARY BELOW)
(SEE TRACKLISTING BELOW)

SLIPKNOT
.5: THE GRAY CHAPTER
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21

TRACKLISTING

1. XIX
2. Sarcastrophe
3. AOV
4. The Devil In I
5. Killpop
6. Skeptic
7. Lech
8. Goodbye
9. Nomadic
10. The One That Kills The Least
11. Custer
12. Be Prepared For Hell
13. The Negative One
14. If Rain Is What You Want
—-SPECIAL EDITION BONUS TRACKS—-
15. Override (Bonus Track)
16. The Burden (Bonus Track)

SLIPKNOT
PREPARE FOR HELL TOUR
FEATURING KORN & KING 810

OCTOBER

25

San Bernardino, CA

Knotfest

26

San Bernardino, CA

Knotfest

29

El Paso, TX

El Paso County Coliseum

31

Dallas, TX

Gexa Energy Pavilion

NOVEMBER

1

Corpus Christi, TX

American Bank Center

2

San Antonio, TX

AT&T Center

4

Little Rock, AR

Verizon Arena

5

Oklahoma City, OK

Chesapeake Energy Arena

6

Omaha, NE

CenturyLink Center

8

Madison, WI

Alliant Energy Center

9

Sioux Falls, SD

Denny Sanford Premiere Center

11

Denver, CO

Denver Coliseum

19

Baltimore, MD

Baltimore Arena

21

Nashville, TN

Bridgestone Arena

22

Lexington, KY

Rupp Arena

23

Ft. Wayne, IN

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum

25

Moline, IL

iWireless Center

26

Kansas City, MO

Sprint Center

28

Rosemont, IL

Allstate Arena

29

Detroit, MI

Palace of Auburn Hills

30

Toronto, ON

Air Canada Centre

DECEMBER

2

Reading, PA

Santander Arena

3

Camden, NJ

Susquehanna Bank Center

5

Uncasville, CT

Mohegan Sun

6

East Rutherford, NJ

Izod Center

7

Boston, MA

Paul E. Tsongas Arena

About Live Nation Entertainment
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