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The WEEKND Reveals Four Exclusive Show Dates This Fall

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The WEEKND Reveals Four Exclusive Show Dates This Fall

– Joined by ScHoolboy Q and Jhene Aiko –

– New Track “Often” Released on Theweeknd.com –


NEW YORK, June 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — THE WEEKND is back on the road this fall for four exclusive shows. Joined by ScHoolboy Q and Jhene Aiko, the platinum-certified alternative R&B trend-setter has readied his most immersive and inventive production yet. The run begins Sept. 19 at Barclays Center in New York and stops at other major venues across North America including the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Oct. 9. Fans can go to www.spintaz.com/weekndsignup to sign up for presale access to tickets.

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Citi® card members will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, July 8 at 10:00 a.m. local time through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 11 through the Live Nation Mobile APP and www.livenation.com.

The Weeknd also just released a new track titled “Often” which immediately shot to the #1 spot on the Billboard Twitter Real-Time Chart. Already being lauded by the likes of MTV, Stereogum, Revolt, Buzzfeed, Hypetrak and more, “Often” is just a taste of what’s to come. THE WEEKND‘s last major jaunt, “The Fall Tour”, attracted unanimous critical acclaim and hit sold-out venues around the globe. Along the way, the artist and producer has become one of the world’s most electrifying, enigmatic, and engaging performers with his dynamic voice and cinematic presentation captivating audiences everywhere.

Upon release last year, THE WEEKND‘s sophomore opus Kiss Land [XO/Republic Records] captured the #1 spot on iTunes Top Albums chart and debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200. Meanwhile, his epic 2012 debut, Trilogy, reached platinum status and garnered rave reviews from the likes of Pitchfork, Entertainment Weekly, The Guardian and more.

In addition to these shows, THE WEEKND is preparing to seduce listeners yet again with brand new music planned for later this year.

Show Dates:

Sept. 19

New York, NY

Barclays Center

Sept. 21

Toronto, ON

Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

Oct. 9

Los Angeles, CA

Hollywood Bowl

Oct. 10

San Francisco, CA

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

The Weeknd shows are produced and promoted exclusively by Live Nation.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation & House of Blues Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit: www.livenationentertainment.com.

About Republic Records

A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Amy Winehouse, Ariana Grande, Black Sabbath, Colbie Caillat, Enrique Iglesias, Florence + the Machine, Godsmack, Gotye, James Blake, Of Monsters and Men, Owl City, among many others.

It is comprised of innovative imprints and digital business ventures including Brushfire (Jack Johnson, G. Love), Cash Money (Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj), Lava Records (Jessie J, Lorde), Loma Vista (Soundgarden, Damian Marley, St. Vincent), Monkeywrench (Pearl Jam), Casablanca Records (Tïesto, Martin Garrix), NBC’s The Voice (Cassadee Pope, Danielle Bradbery), Republic Nashville (The Band Perry, Florida Georgia Line, The Eli Young Band), XO (The Weeknd), among others.

SOURCE Live Nation Entertainment


As the Nation Ages, Seven States Become Younger, Census Bureau Reports

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WASHINGTON, June 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The median age declined in seven states between 2012 and 2013, including five in the Great Plains, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released today. In contrast, the median age for the U.S. as a whole ticked up from 37.5 years to 37.6 years. These estimates examine population changes among groups by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin nationally, as well as all states and counties, between April 1, 2010, and July 1, 2013.

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“We’re seeing the demographic impact of two booms,” Census Bureau Director John Thompson said. “The population in the Great Plains energy boom states is becoming younger and more male as workers move in seeking employment in the oil and gas industry, while the U.S. as a whole continues to age as the youngest of the baby boom generation enters their 50s.”

The largest decline in the nation was in North Dakota, with a decline of 0.6 years between 2012 and 2013. The median age in four other Great Plains states — Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota and Oklahoma —  also dropped. Alaska and Hawaii also saw a decline in median age. (See Table 1.) In addition, the median age fell in 403 of the nation’s 3,143 counties, many of which were in the Great Plains. Williams, N.D., the center of the Bakken shale energy boom, led the nation with a decline of 1.6 years. Next to Alaska, North Dakota had a heavier concentration of males (51.1 percent of the total population) than any other state.

The nation as a whole grew older as the oldest baby boomers became seniors. The nation’s 65-and-older population surged to 44.7 million in 2013, up 3.6 percent from 2012. By comparison, the population younger than 65 grew by only 0.3 percent.

These statistics released today also include population estimates for Puerto Rico and its municipios by age and sex.

Our nation is a study in contrasts when it comes to local age structure. There was a more than 42-year difference in the median ages of the county with the highest median age — Sumter, Fla., at 65.5 — and the county with the youngest median age — Madison, Idaho, at 23.1.

A More Diverse Nation

Non-Hispanic, single-race whites remained the nation’s largest group with a population of 197.8 million. The total of all other groups was 118.3 million, or 37.4 percent of the population. Non-Hispanic single-race whites made up 52.4 percent of the population under 18.

Asians were the fastest-growing group from 2012 to 2013, though that distinction has alternated between Asians and Hispanics over the years. The Asian population increased by almost 2.9 percent to 19.4 million, an increase of about 554,000 people. Hispanics remained the second largest group overall, growing by 2.1 percent (or more than 1.1 million) to slightly more than 54 million. Hispanics were 17.1 percent of the total population in 2013, up about 0.2 percentage points from 2012. The primary driver of Asian population growth in 2013 was international migration, accounting for 61 percent of the total Asian population change in the last year. Hispanic population growth, on the other hand, was fueled primarily by natural increase (births minus deaths), which accounted for about 78 percent of the total Hispanic population change.

Following Asians in rate of growth were Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders (increasing 2.3 percent to just over 1.4 million), American Indians and Alaska Natives (increasing 1.5 percent to slightly more than 6.4 million) and blacks or African-Americans (increasing 1.2 percent to 45 million).

The non-Hispanic white alone population was the only group to have natural decrease (more deaths than births) from 2012 to 2013. However, due to migration, its population rose 0.1 percent from 2012 to 2013, reaching 197.8 million. Because of its slow rate of growth relative to other groups, its share of the total population declined from 63.0 percent to 62.6 percent over the period.

Highlights for each race group and Hispanics, age groups and both sexes at the national, state and county levels follow. For Hispanics and each of the race groups listed below (except for American Indians and Alaska Natives), their populations rose at a faster rate from 2012 to 2013 in North Dakota than in any other state.

Hispanics

  • California had the largest Hispanic population of any state on July 1, 2013 (14.7 million). However, Texas had the largest numeric increase within the Hispanic population since July 1, 2012 (213,000). New Mexico had the highest percentage of Hispanics at 47.3 percent.                                                                                                                                                                 
  • Los Angeles County had the largest Hispanic population of any county (4.8 million) in 2013 while Miami-Dade, Fla., had the largest numeric increase since 2012 (50,000). Starr County — on the Mexican border in Texas — had the highest share of Hispanics (95.7 percent).

Blacks

  • New York had the largest black or African-American population of any state or equivalent as of July 1, 2013 (3.7 million); Texas had the largest numeric increase since 2012 (78,000). The District of Columbia had the highest percentage of blacks
    (51.0 percent), followed by Mississippi (38.1 percent).
  • Cook County, Ill. (Chicago) had the largest black or African-American population of any county in 2013 (1.3 million), and Harris, Texas (Houston) had the largest numeric increase since 2012 (18,000). Holmes, Miss., was the county with the highest percentage of blacks or African-Americans in the nation (83.2 percent).

Asians

  • California had both the largest Asian population of any state (6.1 million) in July 2013 and the largest numeric increase of Asians since July 1, 2012 (142,000). Hawaii was the nation’s only majority-Asian state, with people of this group comprising 56.3 percent of the total population.
  • Los Angeles had the largest Asian population of any county (1.6 million) in 2013 and the largest numeric increase (26,000) since 2012. At 60.4 percent, Honolulu County had the highest percentage of Asians in the nation.

American Indians and Alaska Natives

  • California had the largest American Indian and Alaska Native population of any state in 2013 (1.1 million) and the largest numeric increase since 2012 (13,000). Alaska had the highest percentage (19.4 percent).
  • Los Angeles had the largest American Indian and Alaska Native population of any county in 2013 (233,000), and Maricopa, Ariz., the largest numeric increase (4,600) since 2012. Shannon County, S.D. — on the Nebraska border and located entirely within the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation — had the highest percentage (94.1 percent).

Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders

  • Hawaii had the largest population of Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders of any state (366,000) in 2013 and the highest percentage (26.1 percent). California had the largest numeric increase since 2012 (7,000).
  • Honolulu had the largest population of Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders of any county (239,000) in 2013, and Hawaii County had the highest percentage (34.4 percent). Clark, Nev., had the largest numeric increase since 2012 (1,100).

Non-Hispanic White Alone

  • California had the largest non-Hispanic white alone population of any state in 2013 (15.0 million). Texas had the largest numeric increase in this population group since 2012 (51,000). Maine had the highest percentage of the non-Hispanic white alone population (94.0 percent).
  • Los Angeles had the largest non-Hispanic white alone population of any county (2.7 million) in 2013. Maricopa, Ariz., had the largest numeric increase in this population since 2012 (23,000). Lincoln County, W.Va., comprised the highest percentage (98.2 percent) of single-race non-Hispanic whites.

Age Groups: Nation

  • The 85-and-older population grew by about 3 percent between 2012 and 2013 to 6 million. The number of people age 100 and over reached 67,000 in 2013.
  • The total number of children under age 5 was just under 20 million in 2013 or 6.3 percent of the population. The number of children age 5 to 13 was just over 37 million in 2013 (11.7 percent of the population).
  • The number of high school-age children (age 14 to 17) was 16.6 million or 5.3 percent of the population in 2013.
  • In 2013, there were about 198 million working-age adults (age 18 to 64), representing 62.6 percent of the total population.
  • In 2013, the median age of the minority population — i.e., all people who were not in the non-Hispanic single-race white group — was 30.5 years. The non-Hispanic white alone population was older, with a median age of 42.9 years in 2013.

Age Groups: States

  • Florida had the highest percentage of its total population age 65 and older (18.7 percent), followed by Maine (17.7 percent). Alaska had the lowest percentage of its population 65 and older (9.0 percent), followed by Utah (9.8 percent). 
  • Utah had the highest percentage of its total population under age 5 at 8.8 percent, followed by Alaska (7.5 percent). The two states with the lowest percentage of their total population under age 5 were Vermont (4.9 percent) and Maine (4.9 percent).
  • There was a greater than 13-year difference in the median ages of the state with the highest median age — Maine at 43.9 — and the state with the lowest median age — Utah at 30.2. 
  • New Hampshire experienced the largest increase in median age, from 42.0 to 42.3.

Age Groups: Counties

  • There were 60 counties where the median age was greater than 50, and 61 counties where the median age was less than 30.
  • Las Animas, Colo., experienced the largest increase in median age, 1.2 years, from 44.5 to 45.7.
  • Sumter, Fla., had the highest proportion of its population age 65 and older (51.6 percent), and also had the lowest proportion of its population under age 5 (2.1 percent) on July 1, 2013.
  • Chattahoochee., Ga., had the lowest proportion of its population age 65 and older (3.8 percent).
  • Shannon, S.D., had the highest proportion of its population under age 5 (11.6 percent).

Sex

  • There were only 10 states where males made up the majority of the population on July 1, 2013. Alaska had the highest percentage of men at 52.4 percent, followed by North Dakota (51.1 percent), Wyoming (51.0 percent), Hawaii (50.5 percent), Nevada (50.4 percent), Utah (50.3 percent), Colorado (50.2 percent), South Dakota (50.2 percent), Montana (50.2 percent), and Idaho (50.1 percent).
  • The District of Columbia had a higher percentage of females than any state at 52.6 percent, followed by Delaware (51.6 percent), Rhode Island (51.6 percent), Massachusetts (51.5 percent) and Maryland (51.5 percent).

Unless otherwise specified, the statistics refer to the population who reported a race alone or in combination with one or more races. Censuses and surveys permit respondents to select more than one race; consequently, people may be one race or a combination of races. The detailed tables show statistics for the resident population by “race alone” and “race alone or in combination.” The sum of the populations for the five “race alone or in combination” groups adds to more than the total population because individuals may report more than one race.

All references to age, race, and Hispanic origin characteristics of counties apply only to counties with a 2013 population of 10,000 or more.

The federal government treats Hispanic origin and race as separate and distinct concepts. In surveys and censuses, separate questions are asked on Hispanic origin and race. The question on Hispanic origin asks respondents if they are of Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin. Starting with the 2000 Census, the question on race asked respondents to report the race or races they consider themselves to be. Hispanics may be of any race. Responses of “some other race” from the 2010 Census are modified in these estimates. This results in differences between the population for specific race categories for the modified 2010 Census population versus those in the 2010 Census data.

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Robert Bernstein
Public Information Office
301-763-3030
email: [email protected]

SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau


BabyFirst Bops To The Beat This Summer With New Live-Action Series, “Dance Time Boys”

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BabyFirst Bops To The Beat This Summer With New Live-Action Series, “Dance Time Boys”

Dance-Along Series Premieres July 14 on BabyFirst


LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On a mission to get kids on their feet and dancing, BabyFirst will be moving and grooving this summer with the debut of Dance Time Boys featuring PB and Jam, the nephews of Grammy® nominated drummer Sheila E. Beginning July 14 at 7:00am, 10:45am and 7:45pmEST in English and in Spanish, it is the first original live-action dance series to air on BabyFirst, the leading baby-focused TV channel and new media company dedicated to delivering quality educational content to young children and their parents and watched by every third mom with a child under three in the US.*

In each episode, PB and Jam scooter their way to different neighborhoods, showing kids just how much fun they can have while dancing and singing. The dance-along series encourages active playtime among children and is set to original music by Dance Time Boys creator and producer, Peter Michael Escovedo III (High School Musical: Get in the Picture), also part of the legendary Escovedo family. “PB and Jam reflect our family’s commitment to help young children establish healthy, active lifestyle habits, and PB and Jam make it fun,” said Escovedo.

“Dance Time Boys is the perfect summertime series for kids with extra energy to burn,” said Mario Solis-Marich, VP of Programming at BabyFirst. “We are thrilled to have PB and Jam take center stage as we continue to expand our programming to reflect the culture of the Latino community, give a voice to Latino independent producers and help all children keep moving.”

To view the Dance Time Boys promo reel, visit: http://youtu.be/y9HFR7K1LbI

About BabyFirst
BabyFirst is the leading baby-focused TV channel and digital content company dedicated to delivering quality educational content to young children and their parents. Working closely with an extensive network of renowned authorities in early childhood education and psychology, BabyFirst is a trusted, age-appropriate TV network, website and mobile app creator. The BabyFirst channel is currently available to more than 81 million households in 33 countries including the top five U.S. satellite and cable operators. BabyFirst’s content is available in more than 40 million homes in the U.S. via basic packages on DIRECTV, Dish Network, Comcast and AT&T U-verse. For more information: www.babyfirsttv.com.

*Based on Kanter media research

SOURCE BabyFirst


Pro Golfer Tees Off to Increase Toyota Gift to Hispanic Scholarship Fund

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Lizette Salas, golfista profesional del equipo Toyota, ayudará a recaudar fondos para el Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) a través de cada ronda de golf que ella juegue como parte del programa Toyota Drive for Success .





Pro Golfer Tees Off to Increase Toyota Gift to Hispanic Scholarship Fund


Rising LPGA Star and Team Toyota Athlete Lizette Salas to Raise Donations Through Her Game


TORRANCE, Calif., June 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lizette Salas doesn’t crack under pressure. The recipients of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund‘s (HSF) scholarships will soon be thankful for that.

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That’s because every shot the rising LPGA star takes through the remainder of the 2014 season could generate more than $1 million for scholarships and related services provided by the nation’s largest not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education.

As part of the Toyota Drive for Success program, Salas will earn funding for HSF through each round of golf she plays. Throughout her season, each birdie (one stroke under par for a hole) she makes will earn $1,500 and each eagle (two strokes under par for a hole) will earn $5,000. With one stroke—specifically a hole-in-one made during the first round of one of her remaining domestic tournaments—Salas could send an additional $1 million to the nonprofit organization.

For the Team Toyota athlete, the contributions are personal.

“As the first person in my immediate family to earn a college degree, I’m proud to help promote the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and its critical goals for Hispanic students,” Salas said. “Thanks to the generous support from Toyota, every good shot I make will put money in the bank for more students to further their education and pursue their passions like I’ve had the opportunity to do.”

Salas graduated from the University of Southern California, where she was the golf program’s first four-time All-American and twice-named the Pac-10 Player of the Year. She entered the LPGA in 2012 and has since been ranked as high as number 10 in the world by the Rolex Rankings. The Southern California native joined Team Toyota in November 2013, adding to the diverse roster of athletes supported by Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

By banding together, Salas is helping Toyota further its commitment to the Latino community. For more than 25 years, Toyota has supported HSF by donating more than $5.7 million toward scholarships and related services.

“Lizette’s success story is extremely relevant to the Hispanic community and embodies the educational and personal achievements the Hispanic Scholarship Fund aims to support,” said Fidel A. Vargas, President & CEO, Hispanic Scholarship Fund. “Toyota’s generous commitment, and the chance to receive over $1 million with Lizette’s play, adds a new level of fun and excitement to our long-standing partnership.”

In addition to her efforts on the course, Salas will make several public appearances, throughout the season, to raise awareness for HSF and share her quest to reach the full pledge available from Toyota.

“Lizette is the perfect role model to bring awareness to the important work of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund,” said Ed Laukes, Vice President, Marketing, Performance and Guest Experience for Toyota. “With her help both on and off the golf course, we hope to better serve the organization’s scholarships and services that support students pursing higher education.”

For more information about Toyota’s commitment to the community, visit www.toyota.com/community.

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 its Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands. Over the past 50 years, we’ve built more than 25 million cars and trucks in North America, where it operates 14 manufacturing plants and directly employs more than 40,000 people. The company’s 1,800 North American dealerships sold more than 2.5 million cars and trucks 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.

About the Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to Latino students, as well as related support services. HSF seeks to give students all the tools they need to apply to college, do well in their course work, graduate, enter a profession, excel, help lead our nation going forward, and mentor the generations to come. As the nation’s largest not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic American higher education, the Fund has awarded over $430 million in scholarships and provides a range of ancillary programs for students, HSF Scholars, and their families. HSF further strives to make college education a top priority for every Latino family across the nation, mobilizing our community to proactively advance that goal – each individual, over a lifetime, in every way he/she can. For more information about the Hispanic Scholarship Fund please visit: HSF.net.

Media Contacts:
Micholl Azenon
GolinHarris for Toyota
213-438-8794
[email protected]

Alex Manriquez
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
310-579-9220
[email protected]

SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales


(Español) La CPSC reporta un aumento en muertes y lesiones relacionadas con fuegos artificiales en 2013

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NYLON Media Launches NYLON Espanol

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NYLON Media Launches NYLON Espanol


NEW YORK, June 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — NYLON Media Inc. will expand throughout the Americas and publish Spanish language print and digital editions of its flagship NYLON Magazine and NYLON Guys Magazine.

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NYLON Espanol S.A DE C.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of NYLON Media Inc. located in Mexico City, will publish NYLON Espanol and NYLON Guys Espanol under a full license agreement with the new U.S. based owners of NYLON Media Inc. NYLON Espanol, at the newsstand August 2014, and NYLON Guys Espanol, on sale September 2014, will be distributed throughout Mexico, Central and South America and in the major influential Hispanic markets throughout the U.S. NYLON Espanol content will be featured on Nylonmag.com where users will be able to toggle between the Spanish and English languages.

NYLON Espanol and NYLON Guys Espanol will reflect the distinctive fashion editorial of its U.S. counterparts with innovative coverage of the vital fashion centers of Mexico City, Miami, New York City, Los Angeles, and Buenos Aires. Targeted towards the Spanish-speaking young adult market throughout all of the Americas, NYLON Espanol will celebrate Hispanic pop culture, fashion, music and entertainment.

NYLON Media Inc. offers an unparalleled range of media properties focused on the 18-34 year old demographic, including its leading print magazines, websites, digital media, mobile, digital magazines for eBook stores and online video.

About Nylon

NYLON, founded in 1999, is a leading fashion media title with print, digital, social, and events assets, with headquarters in New York. NYLON Magazine for young women, and NYLON Guys Magazine and websites are published in the United States, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia. NYLON is programmed for real world fashion, for young millennial, focused on the twenty something audience.

With a median age of 25, according to Beta, NYLON’s readers are almost ten years younger than the median age at larger titles in NYLON’s competitive set such as Glamour, Marie Claire and other titles in the category. Additionally, NYLON’s audience is 80% single and has an average income of $68,000, which translates into readers without issues such as mortgages or children, allowing them to use their discretionary income on themselves. As the population ages and other titles in the category are aging with it, NYLON is skewing younger, with readers who are digitally focused and edgy. NYLON is backed by Diversis Capital LLC, a North American private equity firm based in Santa Monica, California.

For more information on NYLON visit www.nylonmag.com.

SOURCE NYLON Media


Honda Vehicles to Seamlessly Integrate Android Smartphone Features with Android Auto

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Honda Vehicles to Seamlessly Integrate Android Smartphone Features with Android Auto

– A Honda demonstration vehicle is on display June 25-26 at Google I/O, Google’s annual developer conference in San Francisco, CA

– Honda vehicles featuring Android Auto will debut in 2015; models and trims will be announced at a later date

– Android Auto provides a seamless connection between compatible Android-powered smartphones and Honda’s advanced, in-car connectivity systems


TORRANCE, California, June 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Building on a series of advancements aimed at improving the in-car technology experience for consumers, Honda will introduce select vehicles compatible with Android Auto™ in 2015. Honda is displaying a functional prototype at Google I/O 2014, the annual developer conference hosted by Google in San Francisco, CA. Honda and Acura models and trims compatible with Android Auto will be announced in the future.

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To initiate Android Auto, Honda drivers will simply connect their compatible Android smartphone to the vehicle’s USB port using the cable that came with their phone, allowing them to intuitively access supported apps and features using the car’s in-dash display and voice controls. After connecting the compatible Android phone to their Honda vehicle, drivers will be able to “project” their smartphone experience onto the car’s in-dash display, giving them access to apps and services that have been optimized for the vehicle environment.

“Honda’s goal is to integrate the power and functionality of today’s smartphones directly into our vehicles in a way that is seamless and intuitive for our customers,” said Nick Sugimoto, senior program director for Honda Silicon Valley Lab. “By working collaboratively with Google and other technology companies, Honda will help millions of consumers around the world more easily and conveniently access their smartphones’ content, data and features.”

Honda is a founding member of the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA), a group of automakers and technology companies committed to bringing the Android platform to cars. The company’s open innovation lab, Honda Silicon Valley Lab, spearheads Honda’s global interactions with technology companies like Google, as well as developers, to create cutting-edge products and customer experiences.

Honda has been an industry leader in equipping its vehicles with technologies that support customers’ efforts to be more alert drivers, including the early introduction of hands-free telephone functionality, wide application of back-up cameras to 100 percent of automobiles by model year 2015, as well as other features. Further, Honda is raising awareness of the dangers of distracted driving through initiatives like the Honda “#ThumbsUp” campaign, which launched in April 2014.

About Honda
Honda established operations in America in 1959, and now employs more than 39,000 associates in its North American sales, R&D and manufacturing operations with a capital investment of more than $16.3 billion.

Based on its longstanding commitment to “build products close to the customer” Honda operates 16 major manufacturing facilities in North America, producing a wide range of Honda and Acura automobiles, automobile engines and transmissions, Honda all-terrain vehicles, power equipment products such as lawn mowers, mini-tillers and general purpose engines, and the HondaJet light jet, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

Eight Honda auto plants in the region, including four in the U.S., have the capacity to produce 1.92 million automobiles each year. In 2013, 94 percent of the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the U.S. were produced in North America. Those plants today manufacture 11 different models, including four passenger cars and seven light trucks.

A fifth U.S. auto plant, the Performance Manufacturing Center, is under construction in Marysville, Ohio, and next year will become the exclusive global production location for the next generation Acura NSX.

Honda operates major research and development centers in the U.S. that fully design, develop and engineer many of the products Honda produces in North America.

SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.


Celebrate an Iconic American Treat on National Bomb Pop® Day this Thursday, June 26

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Celebrate an Iconic American Treat on National Bomb Pop® Day this Thursday, June 26


LE MARS, Iowa, June 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wrap up your week with a grand slam celebration: National Bomb Pop Day! For more than 50 years, Bomb Pop has been America’s favorite frozen treat, and it is time to celebrate. So start your weekend off right this Thursday with a trip to your local retailer or neighborhood ice cream truck and enjoy this iconic American treat.

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Bomb Pop’s triple play of red, white and blue layers are the perfect way to beat the summer heat every time. From the ice cream truck to the ballpark, no summer day is complete without the cool, fruity blasts of cherry, lime and blue raspberry flavors of Bomb Pop.

Bomb Pop encourages active summer fun and has teamed up as an official sponsor of Little League® Baseball and Softball, uniting a classic American treat with a classic American pastime. The fun continues all summer long as Bomb Pop joins the Baseball Youth Fanfest at baseball tournaments across the country, offering games and free samples to cool down at the ballpark.

Count on summertime fun to keep getting better with all of Bomb Pop’s fruity flavors, including Watermelon, Hawaiian Punch® and Sour Wower®. Share your favorite with friends this Thursday, June 26th to celebrate National Bomb Pop Day and kick up an action-packed summer.

About Wells Enterprises, Inc. and Bomb Pop
Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held, family-owned ice cream and frozen treat manufacturer in the United States. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, the Ice Cream Capital of the World. Wells produces more than 1,100 ice cream and frozen novelty products, including its signature brand, Blue Bunny®, super premium brand, 2nd St. Creamery™ and the iconic Bomb Pop®. Wells also manufactures licensed frozen treat brands including Yoplait® frozen yogurt and Weight Watchers® frozen novelties. Visit WellsEnterprisesInc.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Maddie Peschong

Jane Monaghan

Wells Enterprises, Inc.

Crossroads

712.546.4000

816.423.6054

[email protected]

[email protected]

SOURCE Wells Enterprises, Inc

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Mendez National Institute Of Transplantation’s Online Telenovela, Fixing Paco, Nominated For Three 2014 Imagen Awards

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Mendez National Institute Of Transplantation’s Online Telenovela, Fixing Paco, Nominated For Three 2014 Imagen Awards

Web Series Provides Latinos with Culturally-Relevant Information on Life-Saving Medical Procedure


LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation (MNITF) announced that its telenovela-style web series, Fixing Paco, has been nominated for three 2014 Imagen Awards for Best Web Series: Drama; Comedy; and Reality or Informational. Funded by the UniHealth Foundation, Fixing Paco provides dialysis patients and their families with culturally-relevant information on the treatment option of kidney transplantation, living donation, and being proactive in healthcare. 

According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, almost half of the patients on the organ transplant waiting list in the greater Los Angeles area are Latino. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the main culprits, making kidneys the organ in demand for Latinos. At a national level, there are more than 20,000 Latinos currently awaiting an organ transplant.

“Prior to Fixing Paco nothing existed this entertaining and engaging to help inform Latino dialysis patients of this potentially life-saving procedure,” said Nicole Mendez Pinkerton, Executive Director at MNITF and Executive Producer/Creator of Fixing Paco. “It’s an honor to be recognized for a project that is dear to our hearts, which is informing the public on such an important health issue that affects many Latino dialysis patients and their families.”   

Fixing Paco, directed and produced by award-winning filmmaker Joe Camareno, follows the fictional Fuentes family’s triumph in battling kidney failure, a battle many Latino families are currently facing.  Fixing Paco delivers some heart wrenching and powerful performances by Paul Rodriguez, Emmy-winning actress Marabina Jaimes, Soledad St. Hilaire and Ingrid Oliu.  The 10-episode telenovela series also stars Latin pop sensation Christian Chavez and Gloria Garayua. 

The Imagen Awards winners will be announced August 1st at an awards ceremony, which will also be aired as a one-hour special on PBS Southern California. Fixing Paco won 2012 Best Webisode at the Reel Raquache Art & Film Festival in East Los Angeles.

For more information on Fixing Paco visit www.FixingPaco.org. Follow Fixing Paco on Facebook/FixingPaco and on Twitter@FixingPaco.

ABOUT MENDEZ NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TRANSPLANTATION FOUNDATION (MNITF)
The Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation (MNITF) is a public nonprofit organization  dedicated to its founding mission of advancing the science and practice of organ transplantation through research, education and innovation.www.transplantation.com

SOURCE The Mendez National Institute of Transplantation Foundation


Lianna Grethel Visits Houston Babies”R”Us

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Lianna Grethel Visits Houston Babies”R”Us


Grethel greets fans and gives away gift cards and shopping spree


HOUSTON, June 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Over the weekend, Lianna Grethel,  host of Alarma TV on the Estrella TV network, and an internationally-recognized model visited the Babies”R”Us in Houston to sign autographs, pose for photos with fans and give away prizes, including a $1,000 gift card and shopping spree at the store.

Lianna Grethel Visits Houston Babies "R" Us to Greet Fans and Share Her Own New-Parent Experiences

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Grethel, previously a “Deal or No Deal” model on the popular NBC hit game show is a new mom to son Liam and she also shared some of her own new-parent experiences.

“He is learning something new day by day which is such a beautiful thing to see,” Lianna said.

Grethel knows the experts at Babies”R”Us understand the challenges parents face, which is why they are dedicated to making it the easiest place to find solutions.

“As a new mom, the experts at Babies”R”Us suggested Pampers Swaddlers because they are soft and gentle on my baby’s skin,” Lianna said. “It’s my go-to resource for diapers and everything else I need as my baby grows and reaches new milestones.”

About Procter & Gamble
P&G serves approximately 4.8 billion people around the world with its brands. The Company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Ace®, Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Duracell®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Fusion®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Iams®, Lenor®, Mach3®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Prestobarba®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, Wella®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

 

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