Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak Set To Keynote At eMerge Americas 2017

March 28, 2017

Inspiration, Innovation, and a Nod to the Future Take Center Stage at eMERGE Americas 2016

MIAMI, March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — eMerge Americas, the premier technology conference connecting companies with global business and government leaders from around the world, today announced the initial set of featured speakers including Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer, Inc., Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist as a keynote speaker.

Wozniak and Steve Jobs brought computers to the hands of the mass market with its first line of Apple products – Macintosh, Apple I and Apple II. Wozniak was awarded the National Medal of Technology by the President of the United States in 1985, the highest honor bestowed on America’s leading innovators. In 2000, he was inducted into the Inventors Hall of Fame and was awarded the prestigious Heinz Award for Technology, The Economy and Employment for single-handedly designing the first personal computer and for then redirecting his lifelong passion for mathematics and electronics toward lighting the fires of excitement for education in grade school students and their teachers. In 2014, he was awarded the Hoover Medal, a prestigious honor given for “outstanding extra-career services by engineers to humanity,” and was inducted into the IndustryWeek Manufacturing Hall of Fame. Wozniak currently serves as Chief Scientist at Primary Data and is a published author with the release of his New York Times best-selling autobiography, iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon.

Setting the stage for another year of innovative collaboration and forward thinking content, the fourth annual eMerge Americas will also include the following leaders:

Marcelo Claure, CEO, Sprint
Gustavo Cisneros, Chairman, Cisneros Group
Adriana Cisneros, CEO, Cisneros Group
Mauricio Ramos, CEO, Millicom
Blanca Treviño, CEO, Softtek
Ambassador Henry Crumpton, Founder, Crumpton Group, LLC

“Having world-class speakers and technology leaders such as Wozniak, Claure, and Cisneros at eMerge Americas 2017 only adds to the legacy of having thought provoking content on the eMerge stage year after year,” said Xavier Gonzalez, CEO of eMerge Americas. “We’re very excited to unveil this first set of speakers, and look forward to sharing more exciting updates to our content lineup for this year’s event in the weeks ahead”.

Registration for eMerge Americas 2017 is now open. For more information or to register, visit emergeamericas.com. For the latest eMerge Americas news, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@eMergeAmericas), Instagram (@emergeamericas) and LinkedIn.

About eMerge Americas
eMerge Americas serves as the preeminent innovative thought exchange transforming Miami into the technological hub of the Americas. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with America’s top business executives, IT decision-makers, and entrepreneurs, partnerships are forged that spur visionary innovation and technological advancements for the betterment of business and society. eMerge’s founding partners include: Medina Capital, A Rod Corporation, Greenberg Traurig, Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, and the Miami Herald. For more information about eMerge Americas, please visit: emergeamericas.com.

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Pianist Jeffrey Biegel Stars with South Florida Symphony Orchestra April 2 – 6, 2017

March 28, 2017

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Internationally renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel is to perform for South Florida audiences as the featured soloist in “Untamed Spirit,” the South Florida Symphony‘s final Masterworks concert of its 2017 season. The concerts will be April 2 – 6, 2017 in Boca Raton, Key West, Miami and Broward.

Guided by award-winning conductor and Key West native Sebrina María Alfonso, the unique orchestra, celebrating its 19^th season, began as the Key West Symphony and has expanded to offer concerts in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami Dade, and Monroe Counties. The Symphony features the most sought-after musicians and world-renowned soloists.

Biegel is to perform “Concerto for Simply Grand Piano and Orchestra” by P.D.Q. Bach, the fictitious 18th-century alter ego of composer / satirist Peter Schickele. The intriguing piece was co-commissioned by the Symphony specifically for Biegel.

The evening’s program also features the “Hebrides Overture” by Felix Mendelssohn, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 in E Minor.

Jeffrey Biegel is a chart-topping classical recording artist as well as an accomplished composer and arranger. Acclaimed for his interpretations of works by both classic and contemporary composers, Biegel has appeared with leading symphonies around the world including the Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston Pops, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and Bayerischer Rundfunk (Munich Radio Orchestra).

Thirty minutes prior to the April performances, attendees are invited to attend pre-concert chats with music historians Ian Fraser or Edward Pitts.

The tickets for the performances are available at SouthFloridaSymphony.org and are priced at $25 to $85 per person depending on seat location.

The concerts will be held on April 2^nd at the Carole & Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton; on April 4^th at the Tennessee Williams Theater, 5901 College Rd., in Key West; on April 5^th at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, 1301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; and on April 6^th at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., in Fort Lauderdale.

Event information: southfloridasymphony.org

For more information please contact: Natascha Otero-Santiago [email protected] 954.376.4800 x1002

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Bahamian recording artist Sammi Starr launches “#Bahamas, Your Best Picture Deserves My Best Song”, a social media campaign celebrating his love for his country, his music and his roots

March 28, 2017

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NASSAU, Bahamas, March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Bahamas-born Sammi Starr, Sony Music recording artist, is proud to announce the launch of “#Bahamas, Your Best Picture Deserves My Best Song”, a grassroots social media campaign aiming to share with the world Sammi’s love for his country and the sounds of its Junkanoo festival through his song “Jump in Da Line”, a single produced and remixed by Latin Grammy^® winner, DJ Buddha.

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Sammi Starr is launching “#Bahamas” on Tuesday, March 28^th on his website www.sammistarrmusic.com as well as on Instagram. Sammi will search for his favorite photos and videos posted on Instagram with the hashtag #Bahamas and share them back with a soundtrack, his Bahamian Carnival anthem “Jump in Da Line” as well as an invitation to visit his web page. Fans can also add Sammi’s music to their photos themselves visiting www.sammistarrmusic.com.

“When you come to The Bahamas you are surrounded by beauty, music, culture, history and great vibes. I find thousands of pictures on Instagram of Bahamians and visitors having the time of their lives here. They inspired me to add my song “Jump in Da Line” as the soundtrack to their most vivid memories as we all celebrate together Junkanoo style through #Bahamas!” said Sammi.

“Jump in Da Line” is inspired by Junkanoo and it describes the Bahamian Junkanoo festival including the groups in formation and lines all moving to the sound of the rhythm. The song has received extensive airplay since its release and you can listen to it on the platform of your preference clicking here.

About Sammi Starr
Sammi Starr is a renowned Bahamian recording artist and producer in the Caribbean. Sammi landed a recording contract with Sony Music Latin for his single “Jump in Da Line” after winning the Music Masters Competition during the 2015 Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival organized by the Bahamas National Festival Commission. He represents The Bahamas with pride at international events throughout the Caribbean and in the United States. His style has been described as a unique blend of Marvin Gaye, Usher, Kanye West and John Legend with an island twist. For more information, please visit: www.sammistarrmusic.com

(Español) Diez datos que seguramente no sabía sobre la Corte Suprema

March 28, 2017

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Duo Power M, Heavy-Duty Cleaner

March 28, 2017

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A SINGLE product which can replace as a fleet washer, steam cleaner, and degreaser.

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NCH Malaysia is excited to announce the newly-launched Duo Power M, heavy-duty cleaner which can replace a whole inventory of specialized products. It is useful as a fleet washer, steam cleaner and degreaser!

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Duo Power M is a heavy-duty cleaner that penetrates grime, strips away heavy grease, soot, oils, dirt, road film, even to heavily soiled surfaces effectively. It is non-silicate, which can be used on glass, paint, rubber, anodized aluminium, and polished surfaced without destroy the surface. It also acts as corrosion inhibitor.

It is a user-friendly cleaner product with non-toxic, and biodegradable surfactants. It is safe to use for most industries – automotive, manufacturing, marine, food processing, construction, municipality, etc.

Key to highlight, it is recommended to use for marinas and dockyards because of its diphase cleaning – removing oil sludge from water.

About NCH

A wholly-owned subsidiary of US-based NCH Corporation, NCH manufactures environmentally acceptable and user-friendly specialty maintenance chemical products. These include: industrial cleaners and degreasers, diesel and bunker fuel additives, engine flush and coolant, specialty coatings, lubricants, biocides, floor care products, rust converter, disinfectants, descalers, natural pyrethrum, insecticides, water treatment for boilers and cooling
systems.

NCH was established in 1919 in Dallas, Texas, as a company to produce and sell maintenance products. NCH is providing products and services in 50 countries around the world with over $1 billion in sales, with more than 8,500 employees working for the company. NCH provides effective solutions specialized for maintenance of industrial facilities, including its over 450 patented products.

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Faster and Easier Online Life Insurance Quote

March 28, 2017

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HOUSTON, March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “Faster and easier.” That’s how the ValoraLife team describes its simplified life insurance quote experience.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/80326241-valoralife-bilingual-life-insurance/

ValoraLife, a bilingual approach to purchasing term life insurance online, has made its no-obligation quote process even faster and easier to use. The life insurance quote experience, accessible via mobile devices, was modified to appeal to today’s Latino and millennial consumers.

“We’ve slimmed down for the new year, just like a lot of people do, but we didn’t need a gym membership for this makeover,” said Eric Hernandez, Brand Director at ValoraLife. “Instead, we made adjustments to the life insurance quote process to make it shorter and easier to use, helping consumers save time, and making it simpler and quicker to protect their family’s future.”

ValoraLife launched June 2016 in Texas with a consumer-friendly website, which was recently recognized with W³ Award honors for creative excellence on the web.¹ Now available in fifteen states, Valoralife.com may be accessed from mobile devices in English or Spanish, enabling users to get simple, affordable life insurance in approximately 30 minutes. Now, with the quote experience modifications, users simply go to ValoraLife.com and click on the “View Quote” button to see instantly how much they would pay for the coverage they want.

“We believe being able to obtain a quote in seconds via a mobile device is particularly attractive to young Latinos, 94 percent of whom access the Internet via a mobile device,” said Hernandez.²

One aspect of the ValoraLife experience has not changed; users are not required to enter any personal information during the quote process. Consumers told ValoraLife they prefer not to be contacted by companies so early in the process.

“Many people, especially middle-income Latino families, believe life insurance is complicated, too expensive and it’s not a priority because of other financial responsibilities,” said Hernandez.

Yet, a recent LIMRA study indicates that almost half of Latinos are very concerned about dying unexpectedly without adequate financial protection compared to about one third of the general population.³ ValoraLife is simple, quick and affordable and can help family members maintain financial stability if the insured dies unexpectedly.

“We have made it so easy, there really is no excuse not to get a quote right now,” Hernandez said.

Other ValoraLife innovations will be announced throughout the year.

About ValoraLife
ValoraLife offers a simple, affordable way to buy life insurance online that helps people fulfill the promise to protect what they value most – their family’s future. ValoraLife offers two options: ValoraLife Term and ValoraLife Term Plus. ValoraLife Term Plus provides a return-of-premium feature that returns 100 percent of the premiums paid if the insured outlives the term of the policy (less fees and policy debt) – the first of its kind available online. ValoraLife is backed by MassMutual’s more-than-160-year legacy of financial strength. For more information, visit www.valoralife.com or find ValoraLife on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Mass Mutual
MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that offers a wide range of financial products and services, including life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, annuities, and retirement plans. For more information, visit www.massmutual.com.

¹ The W³Awards, sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, honors creative excellence on the web. http://www.w3award.com/winners/list/view/?event=57&award=2&_p=30

² “Hispanics and mobile access to the internet,” Pew Research Center, July 2016, http://www.pewhispanic.org/2016/07/20/3-hispanics-and-mobile-access-to-the-internet/

³ “Top 10 Facts About the Hispanic Market and Life Insurance,” LIMRA, September 2013, http://www.limra.com/Posts/PR/Industry_Trends_Blog/Top_10_Facts_About_the_Hispanic_Market_and_Life_Insurance.aspx

MARCHing Orders for Spring Painting

March 28, 2017

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SPRING HOUSE, Pa., March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To every thing there is a season, and as March ends, we’re entering the first stage of the exterior painting season. Depending upon where you live, it may or may not be warm enough to apply paint, but you can still get a jump on things, according to Debbie Zimmer, spokesperson for the Paint Quality Institute.

“Early spring is an ideal time to plan ahead and begin some of the prep work that’s key to a well-painted exterior,” says Zimmer. “Carefully inspect the outside of your home and write down what needs to be done. Your notes will serve as helpful ‘marching orders’ for the coming painting season.”

What to look for? Obviously, any sign of trouble on the siding or trim in the form of paint that is peeling or flaking, but also spots where ugly mold or mildew has taken hold.

Pay special attention to areas where different materials meet and note if the caulk is missing or deteriorated. Gaps in the exterior not only detract from the appearance of a home, but they also can create drafts, let costly air conditioning and heat escape, and lead to water damage.

If there’s any painted metal on your home’s exterior, see if the coating or coatings have been compromised. Is there rust on iron railings or efflorescence (powdery white residue) on aluminum siding, soffit or trim? If so, jot that down.

Note anything else that is amiss with your paint. Nearly any deficiency can detract from the appearance of your home and lessen its protection. And correcting these problems quickly may help prevent bigger issues in the future.

According to Zimmer, some projects can be done in almost any weather; others are weather-dependent.

For example, you can remove mildew on any dry day without regard to the temperature. Simply scrub the surface with a bleach solution, allow it to sit for 10 minutes or so, then wash away the offensive growth.

Most caulk can be applied when the temperature hits 50 degrees F, but take into account the overnight lows, which could leave surface materials below the threshold, at least earlier in the day. Just clean adjoining surfaces thoroughly, apply a bead of caulk, and smooth it with a moist finger to produce a tight, protective seal.

Likewise, 50 degrees F is typically the cutoff for exterior painting when using a latex coating (again, take overnight temperature into account). If you’re doing touch-ups, scrape away any loose or peeling paint, prime bare wood with quality acrylic latex primer, let it dry thoroughly, then apply one or two coats of 100% acrylic latex paint. (By using a “paint and primer” product, you can skip the prime coat.)

Your home is unlikely to suffer serious harm if you leave bare or primed wood exposed to the elements for a short time. But that’s not true with many metals, especially iron.

Once you scrape or sand away rust and expose bare metal, it must be primed immediately and painted as soon as possible afterward, or the rust could reappear in just a couple of days. So, don’t start this project unless the weather is warm enough to finish the job.

As you can see, you can make progress on your spring painting by inspecting your exterior, planning the work, and even tackling some projects right now. That’s the way to get a great jump on things!

For more information on exterior painting, visit the Paint Quality Institute online at blog.paintquality.com.

Contact:	Debbie Zimmer
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Patient Guide: How to Prepare for Surgery

March 28, 2017

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ROSEMONT, Illinois, March 28, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Your doctor has recommended surgery for your foot or ankle problem, and you’re looking for the best possible outcome. Your orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist is looking for the best outcome too, and now there’s a three-part online series to help you get there. Following steps recommended by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) both before and after surgery can help you avoid complications and heal as quickly as possible.

For example, much of the preparation for a successful procedure starts before the day of surgery, say orthopaedic foot and ankle specialists. Medical testing should be done prior to surgery, including blood tests and a chest X-ray, to confirm your health is good enough for surgery.

For some patients, medications must be stopped. Drugs such as aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications can increase bleeding during surgery. Some over-the-counter medicine and herbal supplements may also have to be stopped.

In addition, patients who smoke should stop before any foot or ankle surgery. Smoking before or after surgery can increase the risk of complications and slow healing time, so your orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist will encourage you to stop smoking well before surgery. Your surgeon or your primary doctor can offer advice and resources for how to quit.

Other tips in the series include a guide to what to bring to the hospital the day of your surgery, discussion of who you will meet from the surgical team, and what to expect when you are home and recovering. To learn more about how to prepare before surgery and how to manage the day of and immediately after, consult the new three-part series on How to Prepare for Orthopaedic Foot or Ankle Surgery at FootCareMD.org. FootCareMD.org, the patient education site of the AOFAS, offers comprehensive articles on foot and ankle conditions and their treatments.

About Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons are medical doctors (MD and DO) who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment, both surgical and nonsurgical, of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries of the foot and ankle. Their education and training consists of four years of medical school, five years of post-graduate residency and often a fellowship year of specialized surgical training. These specialists treat patients of all ages and perform reconstructive surgery for deformities and arthritis, treat sports injuries, and manage foot and ankle trauma.

About the AOFAS
As the professional organization of orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons, the AOFAS supports the specialty and other healthcare providers through evidence-based and best-practice education and research. The Society provides leadership in foot and ankle surgery, serving as a resource for government and industry as well as the national and international healthcare communities, and promotes preventive foot and ankle care.

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As Transportation Infrastructure Deadline Approaches, Critical Fuel Industry Meets with Legislators

March 27, 2017

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SACRAMENTO, California, March 27, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Last week, the members of California Independent Oil Marketers Association (CIOMA) held a successful Day at the Capitol. CIOMA members, comprised of small, family- and minority-owned businesses met with over two-thirds of the legislators in the Capitol to discuss important issues that will have an impact on the lives of every Californian.

“It is important for CIOMA’s members to be engaged with our elected officials in Sacramento and in their districts, as we live or operate in every Assembly and Senate district in California,” said Mike Downs, President of CIOMA’s Board of Directors. “CIOMA’s members want to be a resource to our regulating agencies and elected officials when we try to address the issues facing our state. This was a very constructive and successful day of meetings spent highlighting important issues, not just to our industry but everyone that lives and drives in California.”

Legislative leaders discussed the components and details of the proposed transportation infrastructure plan – Assembly Bill 1 (Frazier) and Senate Bill 1 (Beall) – with over 30 companies that specialize in the transportation and distribution of fuel in California. CIOMA member companies are the integral component that collect and remit the gas and diesel taxes to the state to build and repair our roads. Simplifying the current fuel tax structure is a positive step to help ensure that the taxes Californians pay for our roads are tracked and used to alleviate traffic congestion and improve the commutes for the hard-working families in our state.

Other issues that were discussed covered the negative impacts on the local convenience store should SB 300 (Monning), AB 319 (Stone), and Assembly Constitutional Amendment 2 (Garcia, C.) and AB 274 (Garcia, C.) become law in California. All of these bills will place an undue burden on mom-and-pop, minority-owned businesses throughout California; from frivolous law suits to applying a “snack tax” on food that the people of California have already overwhelmingly rejected.

Two issues that were highlighted that will require an ongoing effort from legislators, regulators, and industry partners are the Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations and California’s Cap-and-Trade Program. CIOMA members focused on being fully engaged when conversations surrounding the continuation and implementation of California’s Cap-and-Trade Program occur in the Capitol.

CIOMA is the industry’s statewide trade association representing the needs of independent wholesale and retail marketers of gasoline, diesel, lubricating oils and other petroleum products; transporters of those products; and convenience store owners and operators.

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(Español) Lanzan campaña para concientizar importancia de mejorar la salud de los suelos, para multiplicar producción y rendimiento de cosechas en Estados Unidos

March 27, 2017

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