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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other experts featured in the Google+ Hangout include:

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

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

About Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

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

About Toyota

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

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

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

 

         


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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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


New Complaint Alleges Unfair Labor Practices At Gerawan Farming

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New Complaint Alleges Unfair Labor Practices At Gerawan Farming


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

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

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

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

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

AGRICULTURAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
Headquarters Office

Sylvia Torres-Guillen
General Counsel

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


MediaMath Partners with DataXpand to Expand Global Audience Data Capabilities

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MediaMath Partners with DataXpand to Expand Global Audience Data Capabilities


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

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

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

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

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

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

Press Contact: 
Matt Caldecutt 
Blast PR on behalf of MediaMath  
917-698-0810 
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Letter Carriers Recognized as Heroes of the Year

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Letter Carriers Recognized as Heroes of the Year


WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Letter carriers who emptied burning buildings, rescued a boy from a predator, saved a heart attack victim or brightened holidays will be honored Sept. 10.

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Connecticut letter carrier Jermaine Shirley, who smelled smoke in an apartment building one morning, alerted residents and caught two young children thrown to him from a window as fire engulfed the building, is the 2014 National Hero of the Year. Peoria, IL, carriers Cristy Perfetti and Steve Plunkett, Unit Citation recipients, rescued a boy abducted at knifepoint, brought him to safety in their post office and trailed the suspect, who had prior convictions for crimes against children and was sentenced to life in prison. Victor Green, a New York metro area carrier, will posthumously receive the Legacy Award for helping a generation of black Americans travel safely and without humiliation in pre-civil-rights-era America by publishing an annual travel guide to inns and private homes that accepted African-Americans.

Several other carriers also are being recognized as heroes. They represent thousands of letter carriers who not only deliver the mail to 150 million households and businesses six days a week, but often assist in situations involving accidents, fires, crimes or health crises.

Western Region Hero Steve Filson of Oregon, a Navy veteran, saved the life of a man suffering heart failure. Central Region Hero Jim Rurik of Columbus, OH, smothered the burning clothes of a fire victim with his postal jacket; then evacuated all residents of the apartment building. Eastern Region Hero Robert George of Worcester, MA, an Air Force veteran, pulled a driver to safety before the man’s crashed truck burst into flames. Humanitarian of the Year Orlando Gonzales of New York City organized an annual walk by letter carriers to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Carriers in Reading, PA, who’ve provided holiday necessities to needy families for a decade, will receive the Branch Service Award.

The NALC Heroes of the Year will be honored by Fredric Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers, at a special luncheon at noon Wednesday in the National Press Club Ballroom, 529 14th St. NW, Washington DC. Go to http://nalc.org/heroes for further information on the Heroes.

The NALC represents letter carriers across the country. Its 280,000 members make it the largest of the four unions representing employees of the United States Postal Service. Founded by Civil War veterans in 1889, the NALC is among the country’s oldest labor unions.


FIU brings STEM education to Miami-Dade County Public Schools with “Engineers on Wheels”

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FIU brings STEM education to Miami-Dade County Public Schools with “Engineers on Wheels”


MIAMI, Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Florida International University’s (FIU) College of Engineering and Computing will begin rolling engineering education into South Florida’s public school classrooms this fall with the launch of “Engineers on Wheels,” an innovative, hands-on STEM education initiative sponsored by Chrysler Group LLC and The Chrysler Foundation, the automotive company’s charitable arm.

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Working closely with FIU’s Education Effect – a university community school partnership that launched its second site at Booker T. Washington Senior High School this year – the Engineers on Wheels van will visit South Florida classrooms this fall, providing hands-on activities and engineering experiments led by FIU students and overseen by FIU faculty.

“We are delighted that FIU is bringing its Engineers on Wheels program to Miami-Dade County Public Schools,” said Cristian Carranza, an administrative director with the district who oversees science, math, career and technical education. “This will give our students the kinds of high-tech, hands-on education they need to prepare for future success in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) subjects and careers.”

As part of the Chrysler Group’s broader strategy to recruit and retain talent, especially those in the field of engineering, the Company has worked closely with FIU to recruit more than 20 students over the past three years. The Engineers on Wheels program will help maintain the pipeline of college-bound students interested in pursuing fields of study related to the automotive industry.

“Inspiring young, bright people to pursue an education and careers in science, technology, engineering and math is essential to Chrysler Group’s ability to compete and succeed,” said Georgette Borrego Dulworth, Director of Talent Acquisition and Diversity, Chrysler Group LLC.

“We are pleased to support FIU’s initiative to deliver STEM education to K-12 students by putting great minds in science and engineering on wheels,” Dulworth added. Chrysler Group donated a new 2014 Ram ProMaster van, while its charitable arm, The Chrysler Foundation donated $15,000 to help FIU establish the Engineers on Wheels program.

Engineers on Wheels builds on the success of the college’s annual Engineering Expo, which brings more than 1,400 K-12 students from Miami-Dade and Broward County schools to FIU to learn firsthand from students, researchers and staff and to discover the possibilities in STEM fields.

“Since its inception 13 years ago, we have seen a surge in the number of K-12 students and schools that attend our annual Engineering Expo,” said Amir Mirmiran, dean of the College of Engineering and Computing. “Engineers on Wheels gives us the opportunity to take our lab experiments and instruments to the schools and impact a larger audience – show them what engineers do and what it takes to become an engineer.”

“It is also a learning opportunity for our undergraduate engineering students on how to communicate their passion to those in the pipeline,” Mirmiran added.   
The Engineers on Wheels program aligns with FIU’s goal of developing programs to increase the number of well-prepared STEM professionals and national calls for an additional 1 million STEM professionals over the next 10 years.

Subjects covered by the program will include mechanical and materials engineering, computer science and information technology, biomedical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, construction and engineering management and electrical and computer engineering. 

About the FIU College of Engineering and Computing:
Florida International University’s College of Engineering and Computing is South Florida’s leading engineering education resource. The College offers a complete range of fully accredited engineering baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degree programs in biomedical, civil and environmental, electrical and computer, and mechanical and materials engineering; construction management; and computing and information sciences. With close to $20 million of external funding, research is an integral part of the College’s mission and its success. The College is committed to diversity, and is the largest producer of Hispanic engineers, and one of the top producers of African-American engineers and females with doctoral degrees in engineering. For more information about the FIU College of Engineering and Computing, visit http://www.cec.fiu.edu.

About FIU:
Florida International University is recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. Its colleges and schools offer more than 180 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida’s anchor institutions, FIU is Worlds Ahead in its local and global engagement, finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded 200,000 degrees and enrolls more than 50,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU is a member of Conference USA and has 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit http://www.fiu.edu/.

About The Chrysler Foundation
The Chrysler Foundation, the charitable arm of Chrysler Group LLC, has established a proud legacy of empowering people and investing in local communities. The Chrysler Foundation focuses its support on four key areas: Education: K-12 and post-secondary education initiatives that encourage the study and pursuit of careers in business, design, science, technology, engineering, mathematics or supply-chain management; Military: support for the nation’s service members and their families in need; Multicultural / Diversity: initiatives that promote inclusion and advancement opportunities for diverse populations; and Youth Development: organizations and programs that provide mentoring and related assistance to aid youth in the transition to adulthood.

Since its inception in 1953, The Chrysler Foundation has awarded more than $500 million in charitable grants.


Comcast Updates Silicon Valley On Internet Essentials Broadband Adoption Program At Youth Tech Summit Celebrating Education

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Comcast hosted an education-technology focused Youth Tech Summit today in Silicon Valley to kick off year four of Internet Essentials, Comcast's innovative broadband adoption initiative, and to announce that Comcast has signed up 46,250 low-income families in Northern California, or about 186,000 low-income Californians, for the program. At the event, held at San Jose's Tech Museum of Innovation, Comcast also announced an amnesty program for certain low-income families who could qualify for Internet Essentials, but have a past due balance.

Comcast customers who
have an outstanding bill that is more than one year old are now eligible for the Internet Essentials program. Comcast will offer amnesty for that debt for the purpose of connecting to Internet Essentials, so long as the customer meets all the other eligibility criteria. In addition, Comcast will include up to six months of complimentary Internet service for any new family approved for Internet Essentials before September 20th, 2014. Since 2011, Internet Essentials has connected more than 350,000 families nationally, or about 1.4 million low-income Americans, to the power of the Internet. The program is available in 39 states and the District of Columbia.

Another highlight of the Youth Tech Summit featured Comcast teaming up with the Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) to host the "iHub Pitch Games," which give education technology startups from
across the nation the opportunity to test their science and math-friendly software in Silicon Valley schools. Modeled after the popular TV show "Shark Tank," startup entrepreneurs pitched their e-learning products to a prestigious panel of Silicon Valley educators and business leaders, including San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York.

Internet Essentials offers eligible families low-cost broadband service for $9.95 a month. Families also can purchase an Internet-ready computer for less than $150 and access digital literacy training sessions and materials online, in print, and in person. Since the program's start, Comcast has distributed nearly 30,000 computers nationwide for less than $150 each.

"Internet Essentials is about transforming lives and inspiring a new generation of leaders to be digitally ready to access the information and tools all students
need to succeed in the 21st century," said David L. Cohen, Executive Vice President, Comcast Corporation. "By offering up to six months of complimentary Internet Essentials service, along with this amnesty program, we hope to convince even more families that there is no better school supply than having broadband Internet at home. With it, kids can do their homework and parents can be more connected to their children's teachers and schools."

Throughout the back to school season, Comcast has been actively engaging with parents, teachers, non-profit partners and elected officials to help spread the word to low-income families about the program. The Company has been airing an unprecedented number of public service announcements (PSAs) that promote the six months complimentary offer, and focusing on schools where 100 percent of students receive a free lunch through the
National School Lunch Program and can therefore automatically apply. Comcast will also continue to offer families the option to purchase a computer at less than $150, as well as provide access to free digital literacy training online, in print and in person.

Since 2011, Comcast and the Comcast Foundation have dedicated more than $200 million in cash and in-kind support to fund digital readiness initiatives nationwide, reaching more than 1.75 million people through non-profit, digital literacy partners. In 2013, Comcast announced its largest non-profit collaboration to date with Khan Academy to bring free, world-class online educational content to more low-income families. Khan Academy offers a personalized online learning experience to students, in subjects from
basic math to physics, biology, economics, art history, computer science, health and medicine and more. Khan Academy has provided 400 million lessons and learners have completed over 2 billion exercise problems. Comcast has committed to airing hundreds of thousands of PSAs for and providing significant digital promotion, in both English and Spanish, of Khan Academy and its educational resources.

In March, Comcast announced the indefinite continuation of Internet Essentials, well beyond its original three-year commitment. The program's impact continues to grow as the company works to expand its national and local efforts to address the digital divide for eligible students and families. Since its launch in 2011 to the end of June 2014, Comcast has:

  • Sold nearly 30,000 subsidized computers at less than $150 each.
  • Distributed nearly 37 million Internet Essentials brochures at no cost.
  • Broadcast more than 4 million public service announcements, valued at nearly $51 million.
  • Welcomed nearly 2.2 million visitors to the Internet Essentials websites in English and Spanish and the Online Learning Center.
  • Fielded more than 2.3 million phone calls to our Internet Essentials call center.
  • Offered Internet Essentials in more than 30,000 schools and 4,000 school districts, in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
  • Partnered with thousands of community-based organizations, government agencies, and federal, state, and local elected officials to spread the word.
  • Dedicated $1 million in grants to create Internet Essentials Learning Zones, where networks of non-profit partners are working together to enhance public Internet access and increase family-focused digital literacy training in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Fresno, Miami and Seattle, among others.

Based on customer surveys, we have also learned a lot about what customers think about having Internet Essentials.

  • 98% said they would recommend the program to friends and families.
  • 97% said they use the service so their kids can do homework.
  • 90% said they were satisfied with the program.
  • 82% said they use the service every day or almost every day.

Comcast and the Comcast Foundation have also made significant investments in nationwide digital readiness, training, and safety programs with partners like the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and The Arc. These partnerships integrate digital readiness education into program curricula and offer the disabilities community a better and safer opportunity to access and be empowered by digital technologies. Also, the Comcast Digital Connectors program has trained and certified thousands of youth in Internet and computer skills across the U.S.

About Internet Essentials

Internet Essentials from Comcast is the nation's largest and most comprehensive broadband adoption program. It provides low-cost broadband service for $9.95 a month plus tax; the option to purchase an Internet-ready computer for under $150; and multiple options to access free digital literacy training in print, online, and in-person. A household is eligible to participate if it has at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), is located where Comcast offers Internet service, and has not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days. Families that enroll in the program can continue to enjoy the service as long as one child eligible to participate in the NSLP is living in the household.

For more information about Internet Essentials visit InternetEssentials.com for English and InternetBasico.com for Spanish. Educators or third-parties interested in helping to spread the word can find more information at InternetEssentials.com/partner. Parents looking to enroll in the program can call 1-855-846-8376 or, for Spanish, 1-855-765-6995.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses, Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. NBCUniversal operates 30 news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures and Universal Parks and Resorts. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

Mario Barth And Starlight Tattoo Present 2014 Inked Out New Jersey: Sept. 12-14 At Meadowlands Expo Center

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Mario Barth And Starlight Tattoo Present 2014 Inked Out New Jersey: Sept. 12-14 At Meadowlands Expo Center


Mario Barth Brings Back His Amazing Body Art Festival With


More Tattoos, Celebrities and Entertainment!


SECAUCUS, N.J., Sept. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — World-famous tattoo artist Mario Barth invades the Meadowlands September 12-14 with “Inked Out New Jersey,” an annual convention that brings a unique mix of art, entertainment, music and more to New Jersey.  The event is one of the world’s largest tattoo conventions and takes place at Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, NJ.

On Friday, Sept. 12, the convention will offer free admission to all Fire Fighters, EMS, Police and Military with credentials.  (Children 12 and under are always free.) To celebrate our service men and women, Inked Out is partnering with The Heroes Project, a non-profit organization that works with veterans, soldiers, marines and military families and communities to improve the care and protection of heroes through individual support, community empowerment and systemic change. Inked Out will donate $5 per entry on Free Ticket Friday to The Heroes Project. Special guest appearance will be made by former Marine and war hero, Alex Minsky.

Some of the notable guests at this year’s convention will be cast members from popular TV shows, such as Ink Masters, Best Ink, Tattoo Rescue, and Tattoos After Dark, as well as That Metal Show.

Sponsors include: Bergen County Harley Davidson, 89.5 WSOU FM (Seton Hall’s Pirate Radio), Sullen Clothing, Rider Insurance, INTENZE Products, Inserra Supermarkets, Urban and Rebel Ink Magazines, and Custom Tribal Choppers.

The convention is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the general public to be tattooed by the world’s top artists from around the globe.  Industry icons from around the globe that are otherwise unavailable will travel to New Jersey to work on convention goers. 

WHAT:       

Mario Barth and Starlight Tattoo’s “Inked Out New Jersey,” a skin and body modification convention that will host a mixture of art and entertainment.  The conference will host celebrity appearances, tattoo contests, kids’ play area, and exhibit of The Les Paul Museum.   

 

WHO:      

The world’s top artists and vendors are expected to attend this year’s show. Industry icons include: Mario Barth, Mike DeMasi, Horitoshi I (Japan), Shane O’Neill, and Boris from Hungary. Also included will be a wide array of special performances and appearances, such as NJ-based band, Saint Caine; singer/songwriter Jimmy Gnecco of the band OURS; singer, songwriter and host Constantin Luger; and international burlesque performer Raquel Reed. 

 

WHEN:      

Convention Days: Friday, Sept. 12, 4:00-10:00 PM; Saturday, Sept. 13, noon – 10:00 PM; Sunday, Sept. 14, noon- 8:00 PM.

 

WHERE:       

Meadowlands Expo Center 
355 Plaza Drive
Secaucus, NJ 07094

For more information, please visit www.inkedoutnj.com.

ABOUT Mario Barth
Mario Barth Enterprises is the premier international tattoo organization with high-end tattoo studios, merchandise and the online supply company, Intenze™, the leading tattoo pigment company. The first OSHA approved tattoo studios in the nation, Mario Barth’s Starlight Tattoos feature Barth’s revolutionary Intenze™ inks. CEO, inventor and celebrity tattoo artist Mario Barth has an extraordinary clientele including: Usher, Sylvester Stallone, Lenny Kravitz, Tommy Lee and many others.  

MEDIA CONTACTS:             

Patricia Mui
(201) 254-4347
(201) 342-4446, ext. 113
[email protected]

Dan Lorenzo
(201) 981-1963
(201) 342-4446, ext. 114
[email protected]


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