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Super Heroes Assemble at Avengers Campus, An All-New Land Coming to the Disneyland Resort July 18, 2020
ANAHEIM, Calif., March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Avengers Campus, an entirely new land dedicated to discovering, recruiting and training the next generation of heroes, will open July 18, 2020 at the Disneyland Resort, inside Disney California Adventure Park. Guests who are lifelong fans of Super Heroes and those discovering them for the first time are invited to team up with the Avengers and their allies to live out their Super Hero dreams in this fully immersive land that mixes innovative technology and fun for all ages.
Avengers Campus brings together Earth’s Mightiest Heroes for the common good, and they’re calling all recruits to join the action: Team up with the Avengers and their allies; sling webs with Spider-Man, taste-test inventive food and drinks and become part of a bigger universe. Kids and guests of all ages will find their powers as they unite with family and friends to take an active role alongside some of their favorite heroes, with a chance to live out their own heroic story.
Guests will have the chance to witness Spider-Man swinging into action high above Avengers Campus with gravity-defying, acrobatic feats never seen before in a Disney park. That may inspire them to experience the new attraction, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, which takes guests on an interactive escapade. And that’s just the beginning of the fun. Families and friends will train with Black Panther and Wakanda’s elite guards, the Dora Milaje; team up to save The Guardians of the Galaxy from The Collector’s Fortress; encounter heroes (and villains), and experience the thrills as Avengers hold off their foes and save the day. Those seeking provisions for their next mission will find them at Pym Test Kitchen.
While exploring Avengers Campus, recruits may encounter Iron Man in his new armor, the Mark 80, revealed for the first time at a Disney park. Ant-Man and The Wasp appear for the first time at the Disneyland Resort and Doctor Strange will train recruits in the ways of the mystic arts at an ancient Sanctum. The villain Taskmaster also debuts at Avengers Campus, and Black Widow, Black Panther, Thor, The Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain America and Captain Marvel are among those joining the action.
“When we set out to create these extraordinary Super Hero experiences across the globe, we designed a new Spider-Man attraction for Disney California Adventure park in an immersive land with amazing character experiences,” said Scot Drake, portfolio creative executive for Walt Disney Imagineering. “We also crafted an original story that ties all the experiences together in ways that are authentic to these characters. We worked side-by-side with teams that brought the Avengers films and comics to life to create a place that champions the next generation of heroes.”
“Avengers Campus will be a place where fans and guests can finally step into the universe they love, and stand alongside some of their favorite heroes,” said Dave Bushore, vice president of Franchise Creative & Marketing for Marvel Studios. “The optimism inherent in Avengers Campus captures the diversity, power and teamwork these extraordinary characters possess, and now they come together to unite people from all over the world under one guiding principle: We are stronger together.”
Step into a new place in the universe
The doors to Avengers Campus welcome all Avengers, their allies, and new recruits. Tony Stark offered up the site, formerly one of his father’s Stark Industries complexes, as a place to train the next generation of Super Heroes.
The story of the land unfolds with authentic detail as Avengers Campus is comprised of several heroic locations, each hosted by a different Avenger or their ally to share their unique powers, technology and knowledge with recruits. Optimistic and forward-looking, these represent galactic spaces, mystic places, modern architecture and sleek technology.
The first key address is the Worldwide Engineering Brigade – also known as WEB. It brings together bright innovators like Peter Parker who have been assembled by Tony Stark to invent new technologies and equip everyday people to become heroes. WEB is home to the new WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure, the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature this iconic Super Hero.
Avengers Headquarters is the heart of the land, an iconic building where guests may catch a glimpse of the Avengers springing into action ready to save the day.
Sling webs with Spider-Man and unite with the Guardians of the Galaxy
Tom Holland will reprise his role as Spider-Man in the land’s new attraction, WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure. This new, action-packed adventure invites guests to put their web-slinging skills to the test, a feat accomplished with innovative technology adapted specifically for this attraction. The mission: team up with Spidey and help capture the out-of-control Spider-Bots before they wreak havoc on the Campus. During an open house at WEB, Peter Parker and the aspiring inventors ask guests to wear 3D glasses and test drive their latest invention, the WEB Slinger vehicle, which allows them to sling webs like Spider-Man and experience what it’s like to have super powers.
This family-friendly attraction blends physical sets and virtual environments to take new recruits on an interactive escapade. There is no height requirement for this attraction, allowing aspiring young heroes to join the fun.
Looming high above the land is the towering citadel of Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, a fan-favorite that opened in Disney California Adventure in 2017. Guests are the protagonists of this rockin’ adventure as they help rescue a cosmic gang of misfits. Taneleer Tivan, a.k.a. the Collector, has brought his unique collection of fantastical fauna, relics and species from across the cosmos to Earth. To their misfortune, Star-Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Drax and Groot were recently made a part of Tivan’s “collection” and are being held captive within his Fortress. It takes some raucous mayhem, music inspired by the soundtracks from the movies and thrilling free-fall drop sequences for this adventure to break out the Guardians.
For the first time: Taskmaster, Ant-Man and The Wasp join a land full of heroes
Throughout Avengers Campus, Super Heroes come to life in ways that are more exciting than ever.
At Avengers Headquarters, guests have a chance to witness epic action as Captain America, Black Panther or Black Widow face their villainous foes. Or, they may see Spider-Man defying gravity as he flips 60 to 65 feet in the air above the rooftop of the WEB building. Following those stunning moves, Spider-Man will swing down off the building to ground level to meet up and say hello to new recruits.
New recruits at Avengers Campus may have heroic encounters with Iron Man in his new armor, Captain Marvel, Ant-Man and The Wasp, Doctor Strange, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther and Thor, some of whom are making their first appearances at the park. Loki gets into mischief, and Groot continues to roam near the Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
The villainous Taskmaster, who will have a role in the upcoming film “Black Widow,” is seen for the first time at a Disney park at Avengers Campus. Taskmaster’s abilities include photographic reflexes. Taskmaster can replicate Super Hero moves, making this new villain a balanced foe for the Campus heroes.
Recruits can train with Black Panther’s loyal bodyguards, the Dora Milaje, to learn wisdom from Wakanda and what it’s like to be a member of this elite royal guard. Okoye, the leader of the Dora Milaje, also debuts for the first time in a Disney park as she leads this training encounter.
Exploring the overgrown ruins of an ancient Sanctum, guests can learn mysterious secrets from Doctor Strange and discover ancient, magical artifacts. Doctor Strange will train recruits in the ways of the mystic arts by bringing this ancient Sanctum to life with powerful spells. At night, the Sanctum glows even more vividly with majestic colors and lights, pulsating with mystic energy.
Pym Particles produce tiny treats and big bites
When it is time to take a break from the heroics, three new dining spots will offer sustenance.
Pym Test Kitchen: Just as Ant-Man and The Wasp used “Pym Particles” to grow and shrink just about anything, the Pym Test Kitchen applies this innovative science to the food creation. This unbound potential allows Pym Test Kitchen to showcase normal foods at unusual scales, including shareable bites, inventive-sized entrees and tiny treats. As guests watch the Pym food scientists at work in the kitchen lab, they will see a conveyor belt transport a regular-sized pretzel into a quantum tunnel – and it comes out big!
Guests will be able to taste-test foods like the Impossible™ plant-based large and micro meatballs with pasta served in a super-sized spoon with a tiny fork. Another choice is the “Pym-ini,” a panini on toasted focaccia with meats, cheese and marinara dipping sauce, which can be served by the slice or as a long, multi-portion sandwich. Those will go well with a glass of Pingo Doce, the distinctly green beverage from Avenger lore that will be available at Avengers Campus.
Gigantic soda cans and condiment bottles will be mounted in the vestibules so diners can tap into their accompaniments. Outdoor seating is a great place to watch for Super Heroes as they may be nearby taking on a challenge from Taskmaster.
Pym Tasting Lab: Adjacent to the Pym Test Kitchen, an oversized beer can overhead signals that grown-up beverages are available at Pym Tasting Lab. Guests may order a craft beer, ranging from a blood orange hefeweizen to an amber lager. These are poured from a reverse draft system where, thanks to the food scientists, the glass fills from the bottom up. Those thirsting for a beer cocktail will have four to choose from, along with bite-sized snacks.
Shawarma Palace: Fans may recall that after the Battle of New York, the exhausted Avengers took Tony Stark up on his offer to try the food at the “shawarma joint” about two blocks from the battle zone. There at Shawarma Palace, the Avengers discovered their new favorite food. The Avengers loved the food so much that when it came time to build Avengers Campus, they invited the Shawarma Palace crew to open a second location at Avengers Campus. Now, guests and heroes on the go can enjoy their favorite shawarma-inspired snacks at this food cart, which is decked out with memorabilia for Avenger fans. This cart offers hand-held savory wraps with fragrant chicken shawarma and garlic sauce. Or, guests may choose the Impossible™ plant-based falafel wrap.
Terran Treats: Taneleer Tivan did not limit his collection to lovable misfits; he is also curating a weird and wonderful menu of intergalactic eats at this food cart near Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Churro spirals with unique flavors, and a cosmic orb with an outer shell revealing a decadent creamy filling, are just a few takes on what concoctions he has conceived to lure guests to his Fortress.
The latest in Spider-Bot prototypes
At the WEB Suppliers store, guests may find just what aspiring WEB members need, including swag to show off some WEB pride, items to tinker with at home and something every hero needs – a friendly sidekick. Interactive Spider-Bots, much like the ones seen throughout Avengers Campus, are powered by a remote control with eight articulated legs that move forward and backward. Guests may customize their Spider-Bot with tactical upgrades to harness the powers and style of some of their favorite Super Heroes including Black Panther, Iron Man and Black Widow, as well as Ant-Man and The Wasp. Guests may also connect with their friends’ Spider-Bots for epic showdowns.
Other must-have items at WEB Suppliers include a specially-designed backpack to carry and show Spider-Bots when they are not in action, stylish Spider-Man goggles that light up and interact with their surroundings, a Spider-Man action figure that interacts with mini Spider-Bots, Web-shooters that come to life with lights and sounds, a take-home spider web kit and Funko Pop! vinyl figurines of Spider-Man and Iron Man.
The Campus Supply Pod is the place to power up with official Avengers Campus gear including performance fleece hoodies and tees, headwear, drinkware and other Super Hero supplies.
Guests may learn more about Avengers Campus at Disneyland.com/AvengersCampus.
About the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, 973-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” theme. For information on attractions and vacations at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents. Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort opened July 17, 1955. Open daily, year-round.
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LaLiga North America Sign PointsBet As Exclusive Betting Partner
NEW YORK, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — LaLiga North America today announced its partnership with PointsBet, a top tier global sportsbook operator to bring the world’s best soccer league, its internationally recognized clubs and players, and world-renowned Spanish passion closer to fanáticos in the US throughout the current season and next.
The “Official Betting Partner of LaLiga North America,” PointsBet will be able to utilize LaLiga’s distinguished IP, experience the incredible brand value, and access its coveted, highly-engaged audience that is rapidly expanding. The companies will also work together on best-in-class practices to protect the integrity of LaLiga games. With Spanish and English capabilities, fans will experience seamless integration without interruption and not be hindered by language constraints.
Part of this agreement incorporates unique, multilingual content that will be featured across LaLiga North America’s programming slate—with the creation of the “PointsBet Prediction of the Week.” This weekly segment will be discussed in English and Spanish by talent including Luis Garcia, Jimmy Conrad, and Chelsea Cabarcas.
In addition, three LaLiga Ambassadors will be chosen as PointsBet Legends and will provide their personal predictions in English and Spanish to encourage fans to make their own, on the dedicated PointsBet betting space on the LaLiga website. This special content and web feature will be available for use later this spring.
“Soccer is growing at a very fast pace in the US, and the role that LaLiga plays in that growth is important for fans and for brands in the region,” said Boris Gartner, CEO of LaLiga North America. “We are excited to grow with PointsBet in the market and enhance fan experience by bringing LaLiga closer to the fervent audience that exists in the US.”
“The PointsBet team and LaLiga North America are strategically aligned in presenting fans with the best, fastest and most engaging experience possible,” noted Johnny Aitken, CEO of PointsBet USA. “As an operator that’s in the rare position of owning our technology end-to-end, we are able to move fast and innovate unique features for our customers that enhance their betting, such as being the only sportsbook with deep Spanish language functionality across our entire product so that the premium PointsBet quality is never lost in translation.”
This deal marks PointsBet’s third partnership with a major professional league after entering into a collaboration with both the NBA and XFL in February of 2020. PointsBet is the first sportsbook to partner with LaLiga in the US and will kick off ahead of El Gran Derbi on March 15, 2020.
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LaLiga North America: Katie Case, [email protected]
PointsBet: Patrick Eichner, [email protected]
About LaLiga North America
LaLiga North America is a joint venture between LaLiga, Spain’s top-flight soccer competition and professional association, and Relevent Sports Group, the premier soccer events and media business in North America and Asia, which serves as the exclusive representation of LaLiga in the U.S. and Canada for all business and development activities. The operation supports the league’s growth in the region through consumer related activities including content development, events and activations, marketing agreements, youth academies, development of youth soccer coaches, exhibition matches and plans to have an official LaLiga Santander match played in the U.S.
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About PointsBet
Launched in the United States in January of 2019, PointsBet is one of the fastest growing sportsbooks in the country and is rapidly expanding its U.S. footprint. Originally founded in Australia, PointsBet is a cutting-edge bookmaker that prides itself on having the quickest and most user-friendly app (iOS and Android) while also providing the best content and experience for sports bettors. PointsBet is the only U.S. online bookmaker to offer PointsBetting – a unique and innovative way to bet – and has also introduced a slew of well-received, bettor-first initiatives. PointsBet offers the most markets on all four major U.S. sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) and PointsBetting in the world. The sportsbook announced the company’s Initial Public Offering on the Australian Securities Exchange on June 12, 2019.
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Bedridden Bone Cancer Patients Walk Again Thanks To Novel Surgery
NEW YORK, March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thousands of patients whose cancer has spread to the bones could benefit from a new minimally invasive approach to fixing painful pelvic fractures, according to a study conducted by orthopedic oncology surgeons at Montefiore Health System.
If cancer spreads from the primary location to the bones, it can cause them to weaken and eventually fracture. Pelvic fractures cause debilitating pain and make it extremely difficult to walk. Traditionally, surgeons perform a total hip replacement to reduce pain and improve quality of life. While this approach is often successful, it is major surgery and comes with risks, including significant blood loss, extended time under anesthesia, risk of infection, risk of dislocation and the need for a longer hospitalization.
Orthopedic oncology surgeons at Montefiore are the first to use a novel approach called the “tripod” technique, for patients with pelvic lesions caused by cancer. This technique uses multiple screws that are placed through very small incisions, connecting the damaged bones and stabilizing the pelvis. It is called “tripod’ because the screws are placed in a tripod configuration to support the socket of the hip joint.
“This approach goes against the conventional notion that bone affected by cancer is too weak and needs to be completely replaced,” said lead author Rui Yang, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, Montefiore, and assistant professor, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. “Our study shows that using this technique means patients don’t need to undergo a longer, more aggressive surgery. They recover and go home quicker, have less pain, and most importantly, can resume therapies targeted at treating their cancer.”
This project is part of a larger research effort by the Division of Orthopaedic Oncology that includes the Musculoskeletal Oncology Research Laboratory, which performs basic and translational research as part of the National Cancer Institute-designated Albert Einstein Cancer Center. Their projects focus on rare primary bone and soft-tissue tumors, including osteosarcoma and synovial sarcoma. In addition, the Division of Orthopaedic Oncology routinely participates in a number of institutional and multi-center clinical studies spanning various aspects of orthopaedic oncology. The doctors have presented their findings at several national and international meetings, showing the “tripod” technique is safe, effective, and extremely well-tolerated by patients who were bedridden, in wheelchairs or using assistive devices to walk prior to the procedure.
“We are pleased to find this technique results in better outcomes for our patients,” said co-author David Geller, M.D., orthopedic oncologist and vice-chairman, Strategy and Innovation, Orthopaedic Surgery, Montefiore and associate professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. “And we are surprised to find that despite conventional wisdom, many of our patients heal their fractures and experience new bone growth.”
One patient who benefitted from the “tripod” technique is 58-year-old, 9/11 survivor, Nancy Toussaint. Nancy, who is the caregiver for her elderly parents, was running errands one day when she felt her hips “shift.” She managed the discomfort for a few weeks but decided to seek medical advice. Doctors discovered her pelvic bone had fractured as the result of cancer spreading throughout her body. Nancy underwent the “tripod” surgery in September to repair the pelvic fracture and is now undergoing cancer therapy.
“Most of the patients in this study were able to get out of bed and bear weight on the same day as the surgery,” said Dr. Yang. “None of them needed a blood transfusion and there were no wound-healing issues. We hope that other surgeons will consider this approach so that patients have one less issue to deal with, while they undergo cancer treatment.”
About Montefiore Health System
Montefiore Health System is one of New York’s premier academic health systems and is a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality and personalized, accountable care to approximately three million people in communities across the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley. It is comprised of 10 hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and close to 200 outpatient care sites. The advanced clinical and translational research at its medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, directly informs patient care and improves outcomes. From the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer, cardiology and vascular care, pediatrics, and transplantation, to its preeminent school-based health program, Montefiore is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system providing coordinated, comprehensive care to patients and their families. For more information please visit www.montefiore.org. Follow us on Twitter and view us on Facebook and YouTube.
About Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine is one of the nation’s premier centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. During the 2019-20 academic year, Einstein is home to 724 M.D. students, 158 Ph.D. students, 106 students in the combined M.D./Ph.D. program, and 265 postdoctoral research fellows. The College of Medicine has more than 1,800 full-time faculty members located on the main campus and at its clinical affiliates. In 2019, Einstein received more than $178 million in awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This includes the funding of major research centers at Einstein in aging, intellectual development disorders, diabetes, cancer, clinical and translational research, liver disease, and AIDS. Other areas where the College of Medicine is concentrating its efforts include developmental brain research, neuroscience, cardiac disease, and initiatives to reduce and eliminate ethnic and racial health disparities. Its partnership with Montefiore, the University Hospital and academic medical center for Einstein, advances clinical and translational research to accelerate the pace at which new discoveries become the treatments and therapies that benefit patients. Einstein runs one of the largest residency and fellowship training programs in the medical and dental professions in the United States through Montefiore and an affiliation network involving hospitals and medical centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn and on Long Island. For more information, please visit www.einstein.yu.edu, read our blog, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, and view us on YouTube.
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March of Dimes Welcomes House Introduction Of Momnibus Act To Tackle Black Maternal Health Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit fighting for the health of all moms and babies, today expressed its support for a series of bills introduced in the House of Representatives by the Black Maternal Health Caucus to address the nation’s maternal health crisis.
The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020, a package of nine bills, aims to fill gaps in existing legislation to improve health outcomes for Black moms who are dying at three to four times the rate of their White counterparts.
“We commend the Caucus Co-founders and Co-Chairs, Representatives Alma Adams and Lauren Underwood, as well as its members, for playing a galvanizing role to bring greater attention to the health disparities facing Black mothers,” said March of Dimes President and CEO Stacey D. Stewart. “Black women are dying at higher rates than all other races, which is unacceptable. Almost two-thirds of maternal deaths are preventable. Now is the time to enact policies that will eliminate disparities and improve health outcomes for women of color.”
“For decades, the U.S. maternal mortality and morbidity rates have gotten worse for all mothers, but especially for Black women whose health outcomes are further compounded by systemic and structural racism,” said Representative Adams. “The Black Maternal Health Momnibus is an historic piece of legislation that not only fills existing gaps in maternal healthcare, but also works to address pervasive maternal health disparities through solutions that are culturally-congruent and proven effective. The Momnibus provides a new roadmap to ensure our healthcare systems, providers, and society truly make Black maternal and infant health a priority.”
“This legislation says, unequivocally, that Black Moms matter,” Adams added. “I’m proud to stand with my colleagues to unveil a comprehensive package that tackles one of the greatest public health crises of our time.”
“While maternal mortality rates continue to drop around the world, they are rising in the U.S., leaving behind devastated families and children who will grow up never knowing their moms. This crisis demands urgent attention and serious action to save the lives of Black mothers and all women across the county,” said Representative Underwood. “The Black Maternal Health Momnibus is a sweeping effort to address our nation’s maternal mortality crisis through effective, evidence-based, and culturally competent solutions. I commend Stacey Stewart for her leadership and March of Dimes for its guidance in developing the Momnibus and support of the legislative package. The time to end preventable maternal mortality and close racial and ethnic disparities in outcomes is long overdue. With the Black Maternal Health Momnibus, we can work together to solve this crisis right now. New moms and their children and families deserve nothing less.”
Significantly, the Momnibus will help end preventable maternal mortality and close racial and ethnic disparities in these specific ways:
- Moms MATTER Act – Establishes a Maternal Mental and Behavioral Health Task Force to improve mental and behavioral health outcomes for women throughout pregnancy and up to one year postpartum. It also provides $10 million a year over five years to promote innovative approaches to improving maternal health, such as group prenatal and postpartum care programs. Group prenatal care matches pregnant women with similar due dates together in small groups for prenatal care. March of Dimes’ Supportive Pregnancy Care, which is one form of group care, could help more women in more communities across the country through this legislation.
- Kira Johnson Act – Provides funding for community-based organizations to support moms with mental health conditions and substance use disorders, as well as addressing social determinants of health (housing, transportation, nutrition, and other factors) and improving health literacy and education. Importantly, it provides funds to support implicit bias training in maternity care settings. March of Dimes is leading the way with a new, compelling implicit bias training for maternal care providers and health systems that will be available this Spring.
- Data to Save Moms Act – Promotes greater diversity and community engagement in state and Tribal Maternal Mortality Review Committees. It also establishes a Task Force on Maternal Health Data and Quality Measures and will commission a comprehensive study on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among Native American women.
- Social Determinants for Moms Act – Establishes a task force across agencies and departments to coordinate federal efforts to address social determinants of health for pregnant and postpartum women. It will also provide guidance on Medicaid funding to address social determinants of health for pregnant and postpartum women and study transportation barriers and the effects of air and water pollution on maternal and infant health outcomes, among other things.
In addition to supporting the Momnibus, March of Dimes continues to advocate for Congress to advance a comprehensive maternal health package this session. In particular, we urge swift passage of the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act of 2019 (HR 4995) and Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services (MOMS) Act of 2019 (HR 4996), which passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee last year. These bills would extend Medicaid coverage for new moms for one year after pregnancy, authorize public health programs such as state-based perinatal quality collaboratives and the Alliance for Maternal Health Innovation, improve care for women in rural areas, and support provider training in implicit bias and culturally competent care.
About March of Dimes
March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every baby can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy of impact and innovation, we empower every mom and every family.
Visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org for more information. Visit shareyourstory.org for comfort and support. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
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Financial-Information-Technologies, LLC Wins Trade Secret Theft Lawsuit Against iControl Systems USA, LLC
TAMPA, Florida, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Financial-Information-Technologies, LLC (“Fintech”) today announced that a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida has ruled in favor of Fintech in its lawsuit against iControl Systems USA, LLC (“iControl”) pertaining to the theft of Fintech’s trade secrets. In connection with this verdict, the jury awarded Fintech compensatory and exemplary damages, totaling in the millions. Significantly, the verdict reflected the jury’s finding that iControl’s conduct was both willful and malicious. Following this verdict, Fintech will seek an injunction preventing iControl from further misappropriating Fintech’s stolen trade secrets and to stop developing and selling products developed from this information.
“This verdict marks a multi-year effort to prove that iControl built their payments business largely by maliciously stealing our trade secrets,” said Tad Phelps, CEO, Fintech. “We have spent over 28 years building our products for the alcohol payment space and have invested millions of dollars and countless resources to bring our industry-leading technologies to beverage alcohol retailers and distributors. This verdict confirms our stance that iControl was simply profiting off our pioneering spirit and years of development from our remarkable team.”
“We are very pleased that the jury recognized the importance of protecting Fintech’s trade secrets,” said Katie Molloy, Greenberg Traurig Attorney/Shareholder. “The jury made a statement that the theft of our client’s proprietary information and processes associated with secure payment transaction technologies in the regulated commerce business for electronic payments for alcohol distributors and retailers would not be tolerated.”
About Fintech
Fintech, the leading business solutions provider for the beverage alcohol industry, offers a OneSource® solution for beverage alcohol management built to empower alcohol suppliers, distributors and retailers with actionable data. With decades of industry experience and knowledge, paired with unwavering dependability and trust, Fintech continues to lead the development of technologies built to increase margins and maximize operating efficiencies for anyone who sells alcohol. From product ordering, invoice management and reconciliation, and data reporting, to pricing and promotion communication, sales strategy, payment compliance adherence, and regulatory resource connectivity, Fintech delivers strategic, integrated solutions that connect over 605,000 business relationships nationwide.
For more information on how Fintech can better your business, visit our website www.fintech.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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New California Legislation Targets 40,000 Tax Preparers to Provide Fees Upfront and Inform Clients of Free Tax Services in Six Languages
SACRAMENTO, California, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — California Assembly Bill 1140 requires unenrolled tax preparers, specifically those registered with the California Tax Education Council (CTEC), to provide potential clients all fees and costs upfront, as well as free tax preparation services available. Attorneys, Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and Enrolled Agents (EAs), who also prepare tax returns for a fee, are exempt.
Assemblyman Mark Stone (D-Monterey Bay) authored the bill with low-income families in mind who have their taxes done for higher fees than they originally thought. Since there are free services available, the bill aims to point this out to taxpayers who may not be able to afford professional services. The California Senate will vote on the bill within the next two months.
The bill will apply to all 40,000 CTEC-registered tax preparers (CRTPs), requiring them to provide a standardized disclosure statement to potential clients making less than $66,000 a year, explaining that they may be eligible for free online services, and those who make below $56,000, may be eligible for free services through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. It also requires CRTPs to provide a list of costs and fees upfront, as well as their federal Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN).
After the tax return is prepared, CRTPs must provide a second statement outlining, but not limited to, their contact information, PTIN, whether others were involved with preparing their tax return (including their name, contact information and PTIN), as well as the total charged by the CRTP. The disclosures must be available in English, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog and Vietnamese. CRTPs who repeatedly violate these provisions would face a $750 penalty.
Proponents say requiring written notice of free services will help protect low-income families from paying hundreds of dollars in tax preparation fees. They also note that a quarter of low-income Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) recipients pay about a quarter of their EITC for tax preparation services.
Opponents claim it’s discriminatory to force one segment of the tax preparation industry to cost-increasing and revenue-decreasing legislation that will result in economic privilege to attorneys, CPAs and EAs. Opponents also say it forces CRTPs to do work without pay if they are required to determine a potential client’s income level, which the bill does not identify as either gross, net or taxable. Additionally, they argue the bill does not explain how exemptions play out for attorneys, CPAs or EAs who employ CRTPs to assist them with client tax returns. So far more than 5,000 people have signed a petition opposing the bill.
CTEC is a nonprofit organization established in 1997 by the California State Legislature to protect taxpayers against incompetent and fraudulent tax preparers. Visit ctec.org for details. For information regarding AB 1140, visit a29.asmdc.org. For updates regarding the petition, visit https://www.change.org/p/mark-stone-california-legislation-would-discriminate-against-california-tax-return-preparers?recruiter=1871358&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&recruited_by_id=18948a70-4dec-11ea-aa04-d5c13d4674ab
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Alvarez & Diaz-Silveira LLP Adds Two Highly Regarded Partners To The Firm’s Expanding Real Estate Practice
CORAL GABLES, Florida, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The law firm of Alvarez & Diaz-Silveira LLP (ADS) is pleased to announce the addition of well-respected real estate transactional attorneys Manuel A. Fernandez and Alberto J. Delgado as partners at the firm. The duo have earned recognition in the South Florida real estate market for their expertise and depth of experience in high-profile real estate matters.
With over thirty years of combined real estate expertise, Mr. Fernandez and Mr. Delgado have worked together on and off for 17 years and were previously partners together at Kasowitz, Benson, Torres LLP and Akerman LLP. At ADS, Mr. Fernandez and Mr. Delgado join the firm’s real estate group, which regularly represents leading developers, property owners and financing sources on landmark transactions.
“The firm is very fortunate to have these two distinguished lawyers join us,” said Managing Partner at ADS, Colleen Grady. “The growth of our real estate practice within our boutique model has been a strategic goal of the firm and we could not have found a better fit.”
Mr. Fernandez is ranked by Chambers USA as one of the leading real estate lawyers in Florida. He regularly represents clients in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financings and is highly regarded for his experience handling CMBS mortgage loan transactions and real estate joint ventures. Mr. Delgado regularly represents institutional and private lenders in complex real estate transactions and has been recognized by The Legal 500 and Super Lawyers and as a “40 Under 40” outstanding lawyer of Miami-Dade County.
About Alvarez & Diaz-Silveira
Alvarez & Diaz-Silveira LLP (ADS) is a Miami-based transactional boutique law firm focusing on international and domestic M&A, corporate, finance, real estate and business immigration for leading companies, family offices and high net worth individuals. Created by experienced attorneys from premiere global firms, ADS combines sophisticated counsel with a level of execution, personal attention and value that is rare among practices today. For more information, visit www.adsllp.com or call 305-740-1940.
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Sol Chelada Limón y Sal Arrives In The U.S.
CHICAGO, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today Sol, the beer named after the sun, released Sol Chelada Limón y Sal in the United States. Currently Mexico’s number-one lime and salt-flavored chelada, Sol Chelada Limón y Sal combines Sol’s signature lager with lime flavor and salt in 24-oz single cans, making for a key addition to Sol’s portfolio as the demand for classic Mexican chelada mixes continues to grow in the U.S.
Sol Chelada Limón y Sal stands taller than other lime-flavored beers by boasting the same beloved recipe used in Mexico. At 3.5 percent alcohol by volume, this beer refreshes with a natural lime flavor and a classic salty finish.
“We are excited for everyone to enjoy the same authentic recipe that has the number one spot in the heart of Mexican beer drinkers,” said Katie Feldman, senior marketing manager of North American imports at Molson Coors. “Sol Chelada Limón y Sal is brewed for anyone who appreciates authentic Mexican flavors and loves to drink outside on a bright, sunny day.”
Sol Chelada Limón y Sal joins the original Sol Chelada and Sol lager to round out the brand’s portfolio in the U.S. The classic Sol Chelada, which debuted last year, was in such high demand that it was difficult to keep in stock in parts of the country.
Sol Chelada Limón y Sal is now available at select cities across the U.S. and will be supported with a new campaign that highlights the expanding Sol Chelada family, in addition to Limón y Sal itself. The new campaign will include :15 video spots that consumers will see across digital channels. Additionally, the brand plans to bring attention and awareness to Sol Chelada Limón y Sal through a series of PR and influencer-focused programs this year.
For more information on Sol Chelada Limón y Sal or Sol beer, visit Sol.com/US, Facebook.com/SolBeerUS, and follow @SolBeerUS on Twitter and Instagram.
About Molson Coors Beverage Company
Molson Coors Beverage Company has defined brewing greatness for more than two centuries. As one of the largest global brewers, Molson Coors works to deliver extraordinary brands that delight the world’s beer drinkers. From Coors Light, Coors Banquet, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, Carling, Staropramen and Sharp’s Doom Bar to Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Blue Moon Belgian White, Hop Valley, Creemore Springs and Crispin Cider, Molson Coors offers a beer for every beer lover. Molson Coors is not only committed to brewing extraordinary beers, but also running a business focused on respect for its employees, communities and drinkers, which means corporate responsibility and accountability right from the start. It has been listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the past eight years. To learn more about Molson Coors Beverage Company, visit molsoncoors.com, ourbeerprint.com or on Twitter through @MolsonCoors.
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Finhabits Launches Microlearning Journeys to Help Diverse Communities Build Healthy Financial Habits
NEW YORK, March 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Finhabits, the fintech company making financial services more inclusive in the United States, has announced the launch of “Finhabits Journeys,” its new microlearning tool focused on helping minorities improve their financial habits.
Journeys are short and easy-to-digest activities delivered daily by a virtual assistant. To get started, users can subscribe to one of the four themes available in the Finhabits app and complete the quick lessons on their smartphones.
“We found that 90% of Finhabits users want to raise their credit score; that’s why our first journey is about seven concrete steps they can take to help boost their score,” said Carlos Garcia, the CEO and founder of Finhabits. “The purpose of this feature is to reduce the knowledge gap by promoting financial education among underserved communities.”
More than 50,000 Finhabits users have registered to participate in a journey. About 84% of them said they found the feature useful and would recommend it to their friends and family.
Finhabits launched in 2017 to make quality financial services and education more inclusive in our country. To date, the app has more than 400,000 users across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The bilingual, mobile-first platform allows users to set up Roth and Traditional IRAs, as well as individual investment accounts.
About Finhabits
Finhabits is the leading fintech company making financial services more inclusive in the United States. A Certified B Corporation, the company is recognized for its high social and environmental standards. The app is bilingual and allows users to build healthy financial habits. The investment and retirement accounts offered by Finhabits invest in diversified portfolios of ETFs.
Finhabits, Inc. is a digital financial services company. Advisory services are offered through Finhabits Advisors, LLC., an SEC-registered digital investment advisor. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Securities are offered through Apex Clearing Corporation, a member of FINRA and SIPC. Products offered by Finhabits Advisors are not FDIC insured, not bank guaranteed, and may lose value. For more information, please read our disclosures page.
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