SMU Cox Executive Education Announces New Executive Director of Latino Leadership Initiative

August 27, 2014

SMU Cox Executive Education Announces New Executive Director of Latino Leadership Initiative

DALLAS, Aug. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — SMU Cox Executive Education announced today the selection of Anthony Herrera as executive director for the Latino Leadership Initiative (LLI). Launched in November 2013, the LLI is a new national center of excellence at SMU’s Cox School of Business designed to help meet the nation’s growing need for corporate leaders as the economy improves and national demographics evolve. The LLI grew out of research that shows a gap in talent at the country’s executive leadership level.

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Herrera will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the SMU Cox Latino Leadership Initiative, which works with the university and the business community to access an important talent resource and marketplace. The LLI will operate to deliver management education programs, organization development services, new research-based insights and community engagement activities.

“I am excited and honored to be joining the SMU Cox School of Business to champion the Latino Leadership Initiative,” Herrera said. “The U.S. Latino demographic currently possesses an estimated purchasing power of $1.5 trillion dollars and a population growth of over 30 percent in the U.S. by 2050. The Latino-driven demographic shift provides challenges for corporate leaders to position themselves for the growing Latino market and development of Latino executives and senior managers. The Latino Leadership Initiative will address these challenges head on and be a true national center of excellence by leveraging SMU Cox’s geographic location, corporate relations and institutional resources.”

“As the executive director of this initiative, Herrera will strengthen corporate and community relationships inside and outside the business school and SMU,” said SMU Cox Associate Dean of Executive Education Frank Lloyd. “He has corporate, academic, fundraising, faculty experience and business acumen skills, all of which will be invaluable in fulfilling the LLI’s mission.”

Herrera takes the helm of the LLI after five years as director of Career Development and Accounting Internships and lecturer in accounting at the Baylor University Hankamer School of Business, Department of Accounting and Business Law, where he helped prepare students for corporate positions and partnered with corporations to help expand their organizational diversity.

Previously, Herrera held management positions focused on recruiting and diversity in CBRE, Robert Half Finance and Accounting and KPMG. He holds BBA and MS degrees in accounting from SMU’s Cox School of Business.

About SMU Cox Executive Education
SMU Cox Executive Education offers new, innovative and flexible programs – both open and custom – that provide a relevant and dynamic learning experience for professionals, managers, and executives. Programs provide skills development in areas such as management, leadership, sales and marketing, and accounting and finance.

About SMU Cox
The Cox School of Business was originally established in 1920 on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas and named in honor of benefactor Edwin L. Cox in 1978. SMU Cox offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate business education programs, including the BBA, Full-Time MBA, Professional MBA (PMBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Science in Business Analytics, Master of Science in Finance, Master of Science in Management, Master of Science in Sport Management, as well as Executive Education. The school also offers a number of unique resources and activities for students, including the Business Leadership Center (BLC), the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship, the Maguire Energy Institute, the Global Leadership Program and the Associate Board Executive Mentoring Program, as well as an international alumni network with chapters in more than 20 countries.

HolaDoctor launches new mobile application for weight reduction. Available at the Apple App Store and on Google Play.

August 27, 2014

HolaDoctor launches new mobile application for weight reduction. Available at the Apple App Store and on Google Play.

MIAMI, Aug. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HolaDoctor, the most important digital destination on health and wellbeing for Hispanics, has launched its mobile application, MiDieta, created to control weight in a healthy fashion. MiDieta is the only personalized platform that enables users to create healthy menus to reduce weight using the largest cookbook of Latin American recipes, with more than 3,000.

This App lets users keep track of the progress they make in losing weight, as well as measures to achieve a healthy body without extra weight. Drawing on a selection of ingredients and foods that are part of Latin cuisine, the application creates a personalized diet based on the preferences and nutritional needs of Hispanics.

Nutrition specialists for Hispanics both in Latin America as well as the United States have designed this unique platform that was first launched in a web version, and is now appearing as a mobile application.

The new application also enables users to keep track of their weight on a daily basis, and draw up shopping lists.

MiDieta App is available on iOS and Android totally for free in the United States, and at a cost of US $1.99 for Android users in Latin America.

Download in the U.S.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/midieta/id879094700?ls=1&mt=8

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.midieta.us

Download in Latin America

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.midieta.latam

iPhone (coming soon)

About HolaDoctor

HolaDoctor® [‘Hello Doctor’] is a leading company in Hispanic health. Founded in 1999, HolaDoctor® handles the largest online community of Hispanics interested in health and wellbeing. It is the exclusive partner for health content of Univision Interactive Media. HolaDoctor also provides strategic marketing services, communications and consulting for health companies seeking to increase their penetration in the Hispanic market in the United States, as well as at the international level. The company has extensive experience with the new health care law (the Affordable Care Act) [http://holadoctor.com/es/seguros-de-salud], health insurance, obesity and diabetes, among other areas essential to improving access to health care and reducing disparities among Hispanics. With its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and offices in South Florida and Latin America, HolaDoctor offers services to a broad portfolio of clients in the United States and in the Spanish-speaking world. For further information, visit [http://holadoctor.com], or the corporate site at: [http://holadoctor.net]

Contact: Omar Hernandez
[email protected]
Phone: 678-242-6779

New Study Examines the Costs to Puerto Rico of Nullifying the Government’s Agreement with Doral

August 26, 2014

New Study Examines the Costs to Puerto Rico of Nullifying the Government’s Agreement with Doral

Dr. Shapiro: Treasurer’s Actions Could Increase the Likelihood of Puerto Rico Defaulting on its Debts

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dr. Robert J. Shapiro, chairman of the advisory firm Sonecon and former U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs, held a media teleconference today with Doral Chief Legal Counsel and Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher Partner Matthew D. McGill to discuss the Government of Puerto Rico’s recent abandonment of negotiations with Doral Financial Corporation.

On the call, Shapiro announced the release of his latest study– A “Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish” Policy: The Costs to Puerto Rico of the Treasurer Nullifying its Agreements with Financial Institutions, Including the Possibility of a Sovereign Debt Default – which concludes that the Puerto Rican government’s failure to settle with Doral could lead to losses in investment, economic growth, and revenues that will far exceed the cost of simply paying Doral what the company is owed.

“It is an expensive proposition for Puerto Rico to renege on its agreements, and as a result, the Government is squandering what little credibility it has left with investors. It is the people of Puerto Rico that will bear the brunt of the costs. Governor Padilla can be a leader – he can resolve this, and I sincerely urge him to do so.”

Regarding the failed negotiations, McGill described the Doral legal team’s disappointment with Hacienda’s abandonment of negotiations, but noted its confidence in the subsequent trial.

“The government has walked away from an agreement and has sent us back to the course of litigation and a trial. It is a disturbing trend and an unfortunate result because there could have been an amicable resolution to this matter. The government owes Doral money and the government does not want to pay. We will go to court to make them pay.”

Dr. Shapiro’s paper, as well as a recording of the call, is available on the Doral Puerto Facts Website, www.doralpuertoricofacts.com, which is a resource for information regarding the Doral Financial Corporation, LLC legal case against the Puerto Rican government.

About Doral Financial Corporation: Doral Financial Corporation is a bank holding company engaged in banking, mortgage banking and insurance agency activities through its wholly-owned subsbidiaries 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. Additional information about Doral Financial Corporation can be found at www.doralpuertoricofacts.com.

FIBRA Prologis Signs 1.8 Million Square Feet of Leases in the Third Quarter

August 26, 2014

FIBRA Prologis Signs 1.8 Million Square Feet of Leases in the Third Quarter

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced that in the first half of the third quarter it signed 18 lease agreements, primarily related to renewals, totaling more than 1.8 million square feet.

Leasing activity is strong across global markets, particularly in Mexico City, where 1.3 million of the 1.8 million square feet were signed.

Notable leasing activity included:

Mexico City:

1.2 million square feet at Encino, Agave, Prologis Park Tres Rios and Prologis Park Carrizal.

Reynosa:

100,000-square-foot lease at Colonial Industrial Center.

“I am pleased with activity thus far in the quarter,” said Luis Gutierrez, chief executive officer, FIBRA Prologis. “This is a testament to our portfolio and skilled team. We are on our way to reaching our operating objectives for the back half of the year.”

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of June 30, 2014, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 177 strategically-located logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 29.7 million square feet (2.8 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comision Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

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Florida Small Businesses Growing Slowly but Overall Revenues Remain Small, TD Bank Survey Shows

August 26, 2014

Florida Small Businesses Growing Slowly but Overall Revenues Remain Small, TD Bank Survey Shows

State business owners show confidence in their companies’ performance in 2014, reflecting better access to credit and improving economic conditions.

FT. LAUDERDALE, Florida, Aug. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Small businesses in Florida are performing well despite lingering concerns about the U.S. economy, according to the inaugural Florida Small Business Pulse Check, a survey commissioned by TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank^®. The regional survey polled small business owners in Central and South Florida about business goals, hiring plans, credit and financial needs and the anticipated impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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More than 240 business owners in Central Florida’s I-4 corridor (Hillsborough, Polk, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties) and South Florida (Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties) with revenues of $5 million or less participated in the survey. Overall, 81 percent of owners expect to meet or exceed revenue goals in 2014, even though 55 percent indicated the national economy has negatively impacted their business operations in the past year.

“The major metro areas in Central and South Florida have made significant recoveries in the past few years, and our TD Bank Small Business Pulse Check shows that as owners are seeing relief from the recent tight economic conditions, they are still careful,” said Ernie Diaz, Regional President for TD Bank in Florida. “We are seeing more interest from small business owners to prime their companies for future expansion.”

Small Operations, Measured Growth

Businesses in Florida remain very small; nearly one-third have an annual gross revenue of less than $50,000 and an average of 2.4 employees. Central Florida owners are slightly more optimistic about growth than their South Florida counterparts, with 56 percent saying revenue/sales will increase in 2014, compared with 53 percent in the South. Despite this anticipated growth, the majority of business owners reported that they would keep staffing levels the same, with just 17 percent in South and 14 percent of Central Florida expecting to hire.

When thinking about current and future financial needs, more business owners in South Florida are seeking access to credit compared with business owners in Central Florida, at 24 percent vs. 18 percent, respectively. Throughout the state, small business owners named product/equipment costs (53 percent) and marketing/advertising (38 percent) as their reason for needing credit.

“Access to credit is starting to get better in Florida through government-lender economic partnerships and increased SBA activity, and we are seeing more small business owners looking to reinvest in their companies,” Diaz said. “While lenders and business owners remain cautious, there is movement in the market. TD Bank is committed to partnering with small businesses and to be a resource and advisor to help fuel smart growth.”

Minimal Impact from ACA Expected

Just 9 percent of businesses in Central Florida and 25 percent in South Florida are required to provide health insurance to employees under the ACA, owners reported, while 20 percent in Central and 37 percent in South Florida currently provide medical benefits. Business owners remain confident that the ACA will have nominal impact on operations, with 70 percent in Central and 65 percent in South Florida saying the law has had no impact at all. When asked about how they will manage costs related to providing new health care coverage under ACA, 53 percent of owners in Florida expect to absorb or cover costs, 26 percent will reduce staff and 20 percent will reduce benefits or bonuses.

Hispanic Business Owners Faring Better

The same study also surveyed 100 Hispanic business owners throughout Florida about their outlook and small business needs. Sixty percent of Hispanic owners said they expect to grow revenue in 2014, and 30 percent will hire additional employees. Hispanic businesses also report being more profitable than the general market, with 22 percent of Hispanic small businesses having gross revenue/sales of more than $500,000, compared with 18 percent of Florida small businesses overall.

Hispanic owners also indicated the ACA will create more of a strain, as 43 percent of their businesses are now required to provide health care insurance. These owners said the top ways to manage ACA-related costs will be to absorb/cover costs (48 percent) and reduce benefits/bonuses (15 percent). In addition, 31 percent expect to increase the price of their products and services to cover the cost of providing medical coverage, a sharp increase over the general survey population of business owners (4 percent).

Hispanic owners also indicated they are primed to invest more heavily in their operations, with nearly one half of owners saying they have credit needs compared with just 21 percent of Florida business owners overall. Of those Hispanic small business owners seeking credit, 70 percent will use it for equipment costs, 38 percent for marketing/advertising and 10 percent for rent or mortgage.

TD Bank operates in approximately 160 locations in Florida, and offers a wide array of commercial and small business banking and loan products including business checking accounts, corporate credit cards, cash management and payment processing, working capital loans, real estate mortgages, bond purchases and equipment leases. Visit www.tdbank.com for more information.

Survey Methodology

Angus Reid Public Opinion conducted the survey of 241 small business owners, including 100 Hispanic small business owners, for TD Bank July 17-25 in eight Florida counties in the Central and South Florida regions. The Florida Small Business Pulse check has a margin of error of +/- 6.3 percent at a 95 percent confidence level.

About Angus Reid Public Opinion
Angus Reid Public Opinion is the Public Affairs practice of Vision Critical — a global research company. Vision Critical is a leader in the use of the Internet and rich media technology to collect high-quality, in-depth insights for a wide array of clients.

About TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank^®

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S., providing more than 8 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at approximately 1,300 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Bank and its subsidiaries offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth^®, and vehicle financing and dealer commercial services through TD Auto Finance. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more, visit www.tdbank.com. Find TD Bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TDBank_US.

TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is a member of TD Bank Group and a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank of Toronto, Canada, a top 10 financial services company in North America. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol “TD”. To learn more, visit www.td.com.

(Español) Hewlett-Packard retira cables eléctricos de corriente alterna para computadoras portátiles debido a riesgos de incendio y quemaduras

August 26, 2014

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Paty Cantu To Perform In “Terra Live Music Home Sessions” At Fan’s Home, Presented By Honda

August 26, 2014

MIAMI, Aug. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Terra is excited to announce Mexican singer-songwriter, Paty Cantu, as the next artist to join the "Terra Live Music Home Sessions" series, presented by the all-new Honda Fit 2015. Terra's innovative "Home Sessions" program offers fans the opportunity to win a private "Terra Live Music" concert to host at their home with friends, while sharing their experiences online through the Terra Platform. Terra's "Home Sessions" will give one of Cantu's millions of followers the opportunity to host the ultimate concert! The intimate home
session experience produced for the popular "Terra Live Music" series will air via live stream for all to watch on Monday, September 1. Fans can enjoy the iconic pop star's performance at www.Terra.com.

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Paty Cantu is relocating her studio space to the personal home of one lucky fan for the day, where she will perform songs from her album "Corazon Bipolar," including hit singles "Hechos, No Palabras," "Quiero Tenerte" and "Suerte."

"We are excited to work with the amazing Terra platform and sponsor the recently launched 'Terra Live Music Home Sessions' series," said Gina Jorge, Head of Multicultural Marketing for Honda. "To be a part of the fans' experience as they enjoy Paty Cantu live at their home is incredibly exciting and rewarding for us."

Cantu's success started with her role as co-founder of Latin pop duo "Lu," where she made her debut with the chart-topping hit "Por Besarte." Her talents led to a groundbreaking solo career with single, "Dos Palabras," which became a top 5 hit alongside her album "Me Quedo Sola," which reached #2 in Mexico's Top 100 Albums Chart and #1 in "Lo Mas Vendido" in Mixup. The talented musician and songwriter won "Best New Artist" in Los Premios MTV Awards in 2009 and received two
nominations for Los Premios Oye!, the Mexican Grammy Awards for Breakthrough of the Year and Best Female Solo.

In 2010 "Afortunadamente No Eres Tu" was certified gold, and the singles from this release gained great popularity on the Mexican radio charts. Her success as an international star continued in 2012 with her album, "Corazon Bipolar," which led to her win as "Best Latin-American Act" on the MTV Europe Music Awards. In 2013, Paty released "Drama Queen En Vivo" from Auditorio Nacional in Mexico. This gold certified album includes her greatest hits recorded live in front of a sold-out venue. Paty Cantu continues growing her social media presence with more than one million followers on Twitter and over 5 million fans on Facebook.

Watch Paty Cantu's one of a kind "Terra Live Music Home Sessions" on Monday, September 1. The unforgettable night can be enjoyed by fans around the world exclusively on www.Terra.com from your computer, mobile or tablet.

Get social with @TerraMusicaUS and @PatyCantu about #TerraLiveMusic as you watch the show LIVE on any of your devices.

About Terra

Created in 1999, Terra is the leading digital content producer in Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries, reaching a monthly audience of over 100 million people. Terra reaches users through editorial content and is a pioneer in sports and entertainment live transmissions – from live concerts performed by artists like Paul McCartney, U2, Alejandro Sanz, Juanes and Kings of Leon, to all European League and championship matches as well as the Olympic Games. Terra's content is offered in English, Spanish and/or Portuguese in 19 countries across the United States, Latin America and Europe, through multiple screens – computers, tablets and smartphones. Led by the Global CEO, Paulo Castro, Terra's headquarters are in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the company has offices in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru,
Spain and the United States.

Terra has just launched a new responsive layout providing an innovative content and advertising delivery with the objective to simplify user's lives and allowing advertisers to reach consumers in a whole new way.

"Terra. Your World, Simplified." Visit the New Terra at www.Terra.com or click here for more information on "Terra Live Music".

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group is the world's leading music company with wholly owned operations in 60 territories. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry's leading global music publishing operation.

Universal Music Group's record labels include A&M/Octone, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Interscope Records, Island Records, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Universal Music Latino, Universal Republic and Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalogue of music in the industry, which includes the last 100 years of the world's most popular artists
and their recordings. UMG's catalogue is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes Global Digital Business, its new media and technologies division and Bravado, its merchandising company.

Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and communications company.

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FC Bayern Munich Expands Online With Sports Endeavors Partnership

August 26, 2014

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

August 26, 2014

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

August 26, 2014

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 10^th 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.

10^th 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.

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