March Of Dimes Observes World Birth Defects Day

March 6, 2017

WHITE PLAINS, New York, March 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The March of Dimes today joins more than 75 organizations worldwide in observing the third annual World Birth Defects Day. The March of Dimes was one of founding organizations that launched this day in 2015 to raise awareness of this serious global problem of birth defects and urge more research, prevention, and care to give every baby a healthy start in life.

Join the conversation on March 3 on Twitter using hashtag #WorldBDDay.

An estimated 8 million babies around the world are born with a serious birth each year. Birth defects are a leading cause of death in the first year of life, and babies who survive may be physically or mentally disabled, taking a costly toll on their families, communities and nations.

Last year, the March of Dimes funded about $5 million in research related to birth defects. March of Dimes grantees have discovered genes that cause or contribute to a number of common birth defects, including Fragile X syndrome, cleft lip and palate, and heart defects. Most recently, a new genetic variant of muscular dystrophy was identified by a team funded in part by the March of Dimes. These discoveries have paved the way for new treatments and preventions for these conditions.

The March of Dimes also supports programs for prevention of birth defects and premature birth in Lebanon, Malawi and the Philippines.

The bi-annual International Conference on Birth Defects and Disabilities in the Developing World (ICBD) is organized by the March of Dimes in collaboration with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 8th ICBD will be held in Bogota, Colombia in November, 2017.

The March of Dimes also provides educational resources to help women be as healthy as possible during pregnancy and reduce the risk of birth defects. Top tips for a healthy baby:

Start taking a daily multivitamin containing the B vitamin folic acid, even if you’re not trying to get pregnant, to prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine.
Be up-to-date with your vaccinations (shots). Talk to your healthcare provider about vaccinations you should receive before or during pregnancy, including the flu shot and Tdap booster.
Don’t eat raw or undercooked meat, raw or runny eggs, unpasteurized (raw) juice or dairy products, raw sprouts — or products made with them, and handle foods safely.
Maintain good hygiene. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially before preparing or eating foods; after being around or touching pets and other animals; and after changing diapers or wiping runny noses.
Protect yourself from animals and insects known to carry diseases such as Zika virus, including mosquitos. This includes avoiding travel to areas where the virus is circulating. Find out more at ZAPzika.org or nacersano.org/zika.
Stay away from wild or pet rodents, live poultry, lizards and turtles during pregnancy.
Let someone else clean the cat litter boxes!

The March of Dimes is a member of the PUSH! Gobal Alliance and works with the International Clearinghouse for Birth Defects Surveillance and Research. For more information about World Birth Defects Day, go to icbdsr.org.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. If you have been affected by prematurity or birth defects, visit our shareyourstory.org community to find comfort and support. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

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Batanga Media Surpasses 1 Billion Monthly Video Views and Announces Corporate Rebrand, Unveils Name Change to Vix

March 6, 2017

MIAMI, March 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Batanga Media announces a full rebrand, changing its corporate name and identity to Vix. Effectively immediately, Batanga Media will be known as Vix, a digital media company dedicated to generating curiosity and leaving a positive influence for audiences across the Americas.

The rebrand comes on the heel of a pivotal time of evolution and growth for the company. Twelve months ago, Vix was introduced as a digital property with a broader position and brand promise than any of the other properties within the Batanga Media portfolio. Unlike the other brands before it, iMujer, Batanga, and BolsadeMulher, Vix delivered content inclusive of gender, language and country. The data and results undeniably concluded that creating content in silos was not only constraining, but not authentic to a millennial audience that chooses to see the world through a different lens.

Vix quickly established a web and social audience base, both in the United States and throughout Latin America and Brazil. In February, Vix reported over 81 million of monthly visitors, 65% of which were between the ages of 18-34, millions of social fans, and the received the largest number of videos views in the company’s history, with over one billion videos viewed on Facebook. To date in 2017, Vix has received 2.1 billion video views, 21.2 billion social impressions, and 170 million social actions. Additionally, according to comScore’s latest MediaMetrix report, Vix’s audience in the U.S. is at 6.3 million, larger than any other Hispanic or multicultural focused publisher.

“The fragmentation of media has accelerated with mobile giving way to an increasing number of distribution platforms, mostly social in nature, each with its own format with which to deliver content and tell stories. As digital content publishers, we are committed to creating content at scale that is relevant to our audience and their platform of choice”, said Vix Chairman and CEO, Rafael Urbina. “When audiences engage and share content on these social and mobile platforms, they effectively use it as a way to express their identity, values and interests”.

In a world where lines are blurred more than ever, and people are hyper connected, Vix aims to add value to daily life beyond the digital realm. Vix delivers content in English, Spanish and Portuguese, covering a wide range of relatable topics, each touching on an aspect of millennial life and interests, each with a Vix point of view.

Vix will formally debut its brand during this year’s SXSW Interactive Conference in Austin, TX. As an official SXSW 2017 event sponsor, Vix will be hosting a daytime lounge on March 12^th and 13^th at the Demo Gallery, 721 Congress Avenue, from noon until 6:00pm. The lounge aims to spark some curiosity of its own, as it brings Vix’s most popular digital content to life, and allows attendees to create sharable social content for their own social platforms.

ABOUT VIX

Vix is the largest independent digital media company for the U.S Hispanic market, Latin America and Brazil. Vix is dedicated to sparking curiosity through content in order to add value to millions of people every day. Vix publishes content in English, Spanish and Portuguese, on Vix.com and across a variety of social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube every day. Vix counts with over 50 million social followers and reaches over 325 million people globally across platforms, most recently delivering over 1 billion monthly video views. Vix is headquartered in Miami, Florida with offices in New York, Mexico City, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, and Sao Paulo.

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(Español) Dunkin’ Donuts presenta el NUEVO Sweet & Salted Cold Brew

March 6, 2017

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(Español) HarperCollins Publishers celebra su 200 aniversario

March 6, 2017

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Brooklyn’s Only Film Critics Boot Camp For Teens Is Now Taking Applications For Summer 2017

March 3, 2017

BROOKLYN, New York, March 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — HITN, the Spanish-language media company that delivers educational programming to more than 44 million homes nationwide, partners for its third year with the Coalition for Quality Children’s Media to present the Summer 2017 HITN/KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Boot Camp.

The Boot Camps are designed to offer local youth, ages 9-18, the opportunity to learn the skills to critique and review films, present their reviews on-camera and interview celebrities. This summer, HITN is offering four one-week sessions beginning July 17, 2017 at its Brooklyn Navy Yard media complex. The first three one-week sessions are for beginners and the additional one-week session is for advanced students. In all the camps, campers watch the latest films, write critiques, produce video reviews, learn interview techniques and meet actual film critics, producers and actors.

“All of us at HITN are thrilled to welcome KIDS FIRST! back to our studios as we co-host the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Boot Camp this summer for kids throughout Bronx, Manhattan, and Brooklyn,” says President and CEO, Michael D. Nieves.

This highly interactive program provides young people from the boroughs of the Bronx, Manhattan and Brooklyn with an experience in a professional setting of real master control rooms, working studios and digital media equipment. For the campers and their families, a half-day Family Media Workshop takes place on every Saturday of the camp.

An advanced camp will be held on August 14-18 for those kids currently active as KIDS FIRST! Film Critics or who attend a performing arts school. All campers who complete the program have the opportunity to join the national team of the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics where they will review new film releases, interview talent and share their views on entertainment. Reviews and coverage of the KIDS FIRST! Film Critic reach more than 7 million people every month.

“When we learned that HITN was again opening its doors to the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Boot Camp we were so grateful to Michael Nieves and his amazing team at HITN studios,” adds Ranny Levy, Founder and President Coalition for Quality Children’s Media/ KIDS FIRST! “For the past two years, we been greatly impressed with the HITN team and their ability to work with us to create a space where kids from the community learn and have fun while getting to better understand the film and entertainment business, not only through the camp activities but also through the exploration of the HITN studios.”

For more information, visit www.hitn.org/kidsfirst

KIDS FIRST! a project of the 25-year-old Coalition for Quality Children’s Media whose mission is to teach children critical viewing skills and to increase the visibility and availability of quality children’s media. KIDS FIRST! is supported by major entertainment industry leaders, teachers, librarians, media professionals, lobbyists, policymakers, child advocates, educators, parents and families nationwide with a cumulative membership of over 17 million.

HITN is the first non-commercial, Spanish-language media company delivering educational programming to more than 44 million homes nationwide on satellite and cable focusing on health, financial literacy, and education, with a mission to advance the educational, socioeconomic and cultural aspirations of Hispanics who live in the United States. For more information, log in to www.hitn.org.

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FIBRA Prologis to Participate in Citi’s 2017 Global Property CEO Conference

March 3, 2017

MEXICO CITY, March 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced that Luis Gutierrez, CEO Prologis Property Mexico, Jorge Girault, SVP of Finance Prologis Property Mexico, and Hector Ibarzabal, Managing Director Prologis Property Mexico, are scheduled to participate in the Citi 2017 Global Property CEO Conference at The Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, Florida.

Luis Gutierrez will participate in the Mexico Industrial panel on Monday, March 6 at 4:20 p.m. ET/3:20 p.m. CT.

The Mexico Industrial panel will be broadcast live and can be accessed via webcast for 90 days at http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/citigroup/globalproperty2017/97115156338.cfm. Presentation materials include some operating results updated as of February 28, 2017 and will be available for download on Monday, March 6 in the Investors Relations section of our website at www.fibraprologis.com.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2016, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 194 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 34.2 million square feet (3.2 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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 “Comisión 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.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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(Español) La FDA aprueba el primer tratamiento para la micción nocturna frecuente debido a una producción excesiva de orina

March 3, 2017

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Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, Zwerling, Schachter & Zwerling, LLP, Joseph Saveri Law Firm, Inc. Announce the Partial Settlement of a Class Action Lawsuit Involving the Antibiotic Drug Cipro

March 3, 2017

SEATTLE, March 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

If You Paid for the Antibiotic Cipro in California

You Could Get Money from a Class Action Settlement

A partial Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit involving the antibiotic drug Cipro. The lawsuit claims that Bayer Corporation, Barr Laboratories, Inc., Hoechst Marion Roussel, Inc., Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and The Rugby Group, Inc. (the “Defendants”) violated antitrust and consumer protection laws by agreeing not to compete with each other and keeping lower cost generic versions of Cipro off the market. The Defendants deny this. No one is claiming that Cipro is unsafe or ineffective.

WHAT DOES THE SETTLEMENT PROVIDE?

Barr Laboratories, Inc. has agreed to pay $225 million into a Settlement Fund (the “Fund”). After deducting attorneys’ fees, costs, and other fees and expenses, the Fund will be distributed to Class members who file valid claims. Payments will be based on the number of valid claims filed and how much you paid for Cipro. It is estimated that consumers will receive at least $25 each. The Settlement Agreement, available at the website www.CiproSettlement.com, contains more details. The Settlement Agreement involves only Barr Laboratories, Inc. The Other Defendants previously settled.

WHO IS INCLUDED?

Generally you are included if you paid a pharmacy, doctor’s office, or hospital for some or all of a Cipro prescription in California between January 8, 1997 and December 31, 2005.

Excluded from the Class are all persons who obtained Cipro through MediCal Prescription Drug Program, anyone who purchased Cipro in order to resell it, governmental entities, the Defendants and their related entities, all purchasers of Cipro who paid a flat co-payment and who would have paid the same co-payment for a generic substitute under the terms of their health insurance policy, and all persons or parties that have excluded themselves from the Class.

HOW TO GET A PAYMENT

Class Members must submit a Claim Form to get a payment. If you previously submitted a Claim Form, visit the website www.CiproSettlement.com for information regarding whether you need to file anything else in order to receive a share of this settlement. If you have not yet filed a Claim Form, instructions on how to complete and submit a Claim Form are available at www.CiproSettlement.com or by calling 1-866-404-0135. The deadline to submit a Claim Form is May 31, 2017.

YOUR OTHER RIGHTS AND OPTIONS

If you are a Class Member, your right to exclude yourself from the Class (to opt out) expired in 2004, when the Class was certified and the original notice was disseminated. You may comment on or object to the proposed Settlement. To do so, you must act by April 5, 2017. Details on how to comment or object are at www.CiproSettlement.com.

The Court will hold a hearing on April 21, 2017 to consider whether to finally approve the Settlement and whether to approve Class Counsel’s application for attorneys’ fees of up to one third of the Settlement Fund, plus expenses, and service awards for the Class Representatives.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A CLAIM FORM
Visit: www.CiproSettlement.com Call 1-866-404-0135

(Español) La decisión del Comisionado Laboral resulta en más de $100,000 para el mayordomo de un club de caza que ganaba menos del salario mínimo

March 3, 2017

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Curacao Honors the Immigrant Community with the “My Voice Matters” (Mi Voz Cuenta) Wall

March 3, 2017

LOS ANGELES, March 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — In an effort to continually leave a positive imprint within the communities it serves, Curacao and its Curacao Contigo (Curacao with You) platform have created a wall called “Mi Voz Cuenta” (My Voice Matters), to send a message of hope and optimism to the entire immigrant community. With this initiative, children and their families will express, through drawings and phrases, the pride they feel for their roots, for all the sacrifices they have made to live in this country, and how the current anti-immigrant climate is affecting their lives.

To participate in the “Mi Voz Cuenta” wall, children and families living in Los Angeles can bring their drawings to the Curacao store in South Gate located at 8618 Garfield Avenue, starting today until March 22. Another way to be a part of this dynamic project is to attend the free painting workshops instructed by recognized muralist Gushsan on the following dates:

March 11, from 11 to 1 pm, at the Curacao store in South Gate (8618 Garfield Avenue).
March 18, from 11 to 1 pm, at the Curacao store in South Gate (8618 Garfield Avenue).

“One of Curacao’s main commitments is, and has always been, to improve the lives of children and their families, and we have done so with donations, scholarships and other programs,” says Carla Dodds, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Advertising at Curacao. “Today we’re very happy to be able to be part of their lives and to see our community is uniting and expressing freely through this wall.”

Additionally, to make this initiative reach the largest number of children possible, Curacao and Curacao Contigo (#CuracaoContigo) will invite students from South Gate and nearby schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to participate in the painting workshops, and will donate $1,000 to the school that brings together the greatest number of children to help create the “Mi Voz Cuenta” wall.

The check donation will be presented during the unveiling event of the wall, which will be approximately 7-by-20 feet, and will take place on March 23 at the same store in South Gate. The artist Gushsan, together with several of the participating children, will present the wall and share the meaning of their drawings with all attendees.

The “Mi Voz Cuenta” wall is an initiative that does not end in Los Angeles. It will have national reach and even travel to The White House, where it will showcase the strength and unity of the Latino community.

About Curacao
Curacao is a rapidly expanding chain of department stores. Focused on the Hispanic market, Curacao is among the top 100 stores of household appliances and electronic products in the United States, with 12 stores spread throughout Los Angeles, Phoenix, Tucson and Las Vegas. The Curacao Children’s Foundation is dedicated to supporting families and children with scholarship and different programs.

About Curacao Contigo
Curacao has been supporting the community with different programs and initiatives for over 40 years. Now, thanks to the Curacao Contigo (#CuracaoContigo) platform, it will intensify its assistance to the Hispanic community and to all the communities it serves, offering more opportunities to start a credit history, more donations to schools and local organizations, scholarship programs for low-income students, as well as different initiatives related to immigration, such as talks, events and free counseling offered by experts. Today as always, in all moments of life, Curacao Contigo.

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