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Miami Fashion Week® Announces PORCELANOSA Group As Sponsor For 2019 MIAFW

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MIAMI, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Miami Fashion Week® (MIAFW), recognized as the second largest fashion event in the United States, is proud to announce PORCELANOSA, a world benchmark in interior design and construction materials as a sponsor for MIAFW 2019.

This year, the 4th Annual MIAFW is kicking off on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 through Sunday, June 2, 2019, with dates officially recognized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) alongside New York, London, Paris and Milan, to an audience of A-list celebrities, global influencers and fashion leaders.

“It is a great honor to have this remarkable company as sponsor of our 2019 Miami Fashion Week,” said Antonio Banderas, Honorary President of MIAFW. “In addition to sponsoring, they will contribute their exquisite design and innovation to the creation of this year’s Miami Fashion Week.”

PORCELANOSA is number one in the use of innovative materials like KRION®, used in the interior design and building industry. The brand is highly committed to environmental issues and uses a sustainable approach within their creation of new materials, always looking for an eco-friendly approach to design.

“PORCELANOSA is proud to participate in this world-class event and to be a part of the entire design and décor of this iconic fashion event,” said a spokesperson for PORCELANOSA. “Design is the core of our company and we are excited to mark our footprint on the world of American fashion.”

PORCELANOSA has a strong presence of more than 30 retail shops in the US, including its flagship store on New York’s Fifth Avenue, and more than 1,000 points of sale worldwide. In addition to being an official sponsor of Miami Fashion Week 2019, PORCELANOSA will be celebrating the re-opening of its Doral store on May 30, 2019.

In excitement of this 2019 sponsorship,  Miami Fashion Week runway show’s will return to Ice Palace Studios with never-before-seen Resort/Cruise collections by acclaimed designers from around the globe, while the second annual Miami Fashion Week Summit will take place at Miami Dade College. This year’s summit will welcome top rated keynote speakers who will focus their discussions on the ethical and sustainable issues facing the fashion industry. Additional events during the week will include several parties including Miami Fashion Week’s Benefit Gala hosted by Antonio Banderas benefiting Nicklaus Children’s Hospital as well as Mr. Banderas’ own foundation Lágrimas y Favores.               

ABOUT MIAMI FASHION WEEK                                                 
Relaunched in 2016 under new management, Miami Fashion Week® (MIAFW) is the second largest fashion event in the U.S. debuting resort collections of established and emerging international designers. With dates officially recognized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) alongside New York, London, Paris and Milan, MIAFW plays an integral role in the industry by continuing to be the first international platform for the resort season to an audience of A-list celebrities, global influencers and fashion leaders. Led by Honorary President, Antonio Banderas, the fourth annual fashion week will return to South Florida Wednesday, May 29, 2019 through Sunday, June 2, 2019 and will deliver high-caliber runway shows, a beneficiary gala, after parties and exclusive talks in the eco-friendly and sustainable during the Miami Fashion Week Summit. For more information, please visit www.miamifashionweek.com.

ABOUT PORCELANOSA 
PORCELANOSA Group is a major reference in both the Spanish and the International market. Its consolidated position has been built up on values such as innovation and quality, but especially the trust placed in its large human capital, made up of almost 5,000 skilled professionals, and its concern for its stakeholders and the environment. Today, the Group’s eight firms offer a vast selection of products ranging from kitchen and bathroom equipment to high-tech materials and state-of-the-art building solutions for contemporary architecture. With over 45 years of experience, PORCELANOSA Group is present in almost 150 countries worldwide. This success is the result of a unique business model based on a strong corporate strategy. According to a study published by the consultancy Pricewaterhouse Coopers and the Financial Times, PORCELANOSA is one of Spain’s most reputable companies in the international scene, and is also considered by consumers to be a strong and solid company, as reflected in a study carried out by the Reputation Institute. With more than 1,000 establishments located throughout the world and a distribution network that keeps growing every day in cities such as New York, London, Miami, Paris and Milan, PORCELANOSA stores ensure the presence of our firm on all five continents to show the final consumer the continuous progress in innovation and design of each of our products.

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A new multimedia campaign promotes the use of life jackets among Latino families

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WASHINGTON, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the third consecutive year, the Water Sports Foundation (WSF) of the United States launches in partnership with Hispanic Communications Network (HCN), a new edition of its successful multimedia educational campaign, to promote the use of life jackets among members of Latino families across the country.

With public service messages on radio and social networks, the campaign coincides with the completion of the National Week of Safe Navigation (NSBW), from May 24 to 31, which is part of an international effort focused on improving the safety of activities aquatic life through the use of a lifejacket at all times.

“The goal is to make the use of life jacket a habit, when doing aquatic activities. To emphasize that point, one of the visual messages shows Latino families wearing the life jacket at unique moments, such as a wedding or with the dentist. It’s a way of saying: always wear the life jacket …” said Jim Emmons, Non-Profit Outreach Grants Director of Water Sports Foundation (WSF)

Another of the activities of the NSBW includes going one day to work with life jackets, in order to highlight the importance of using the vest as other security elements that are already part of our daily life, such as the safety belt in cars.

Official statistics show that 8 out of 10 deaths during activities in the water have a tragic element in common: The victims did not wear a lifejacket. In the same way, many of the boats involved in accidents did carry the lifebuoy, but the occupants did not use it for different reasons. “Unfortunately, our Latino community has one of the highest percentages of people, especially children, who can not swim. It is proven that the use of vests saves lives. In the case of Latino families, that benefit is more important than among any other group,” said HCN President Alison Rodden.

But despite its positive impact on safety, many Latinos avoid using life jackets because they consider it uncomfortable, even when there is a new generation of less restrictive and more comfortable vests. The new campaign seeks to continue efforts to inspire a culture of maritime safety among the Spanish-speaking public, through Public Service Messages in the network of affiliated stations of HCN, in the programming of shows of the Hispanic Network, as well as messages multimedia on their sites on social networking platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Experts in maritime safety will be available to the media, in order to provide detailed information on the benefits of the use of vests, how to choose the appropriate vest based on size and weight, and the appropriate way to use it to take advantage of its benefits of protection and security. The campaign will be broadcast from May 24 to 31 at the national level. To arrange interviews, call Mercy Padilla 202.360.4112.

About Hispanic Communications Network -La Red Hispana-

Hispanic Communications Network -HCN- is the leading communication service in the market, dedicated to the production and distribution of educational and informative content for the Hispanic community in the United States. HCN is positioned to provide its clients and government collaborators and non-profit organizations with effective solutions when producing and distributing media campaigns focused on the service and generation of well-being within Hispanic communities. To learn more visit: LaRedHispana.org and / or HCNmedia.com.

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The Pink Luminous Advocacy Project Launches first Multilingual Breast Awareness Application

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MIAMI, May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Pink Luminous Advocacy Project, a nonprofit organization supporting breast health in underprivileged communities, has announced the launch of its latest innovation in breast health awareness – the Breast Awareness app.  

Dr. Julio Hernandez, Marylin Dans, Lin Yang, Jennifer Dylewski , Dr. Moises Irizarry at Breast Awareness App Launch Party in Miami, FL.

Early diagnosis of breast cancer, when the tumor is small and  has not metastasized, is extremely important in successfully treating patients. As the first multilingual, unisex breast self-examination application, the Breast Awareness app increases accessibility to the life-altering power of early detection worldwide. Performing regular breast self-examinations, like the ones presented on the app, is the most reliable way to find breast cancer early.

“We’re thrilled to introduce the new Breast Awareness app as part of our diverse line of at-home breast health products,” said Marilyn Dans, CEO of Pink Luminous Advocacy Project. “Our hope for the Breast Awareness app is to make regular breast cancer examinations simple and convenient enough for men and women everywhere to perform them regularly and increase the early detection rate.”

The Breast Awareness app supports the likelihood of early detection by educating and enabling users to gain familiarity with their bodies. It empowers individuals with the tools needed to achieve routine breast health examinations in the comfort of their home and teaches them how to detect possible abnormalities that require immediate action.

For advocates interested in supporting the Pink Luminous Advocacy Project, the app also allows users to create a philanthropic channel and raise funds for the nonprofit. Funds donated support the expansion of donated Pink Luminous Breast devices, sonogram machines, dome health facilities, and more.

“The Pink Luminous Advocacy Project ensures men and women of all walks of life have access to advanced technology as a detection tool,” said Erick Cuesta, Pink Luminous Advocacy Project advocate and CNN and Univision journalist.

The Breast Awareness app will be available in all languages available on IOS or Android devices and can be downloaded beginning May 2.

About Pink Luminous Advocacy Project 
The Pink Luminous Advocacy Project is a non-profit organization that supports breast cancer awareness in locations where education and medical education is limited. Our vision is to potentially help build a future where breast cancer is no longer the second most common cancer in the world.

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2020 HITEC 100 Now Accepting Nominations

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CHICAGO, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Information Technology Executive Council (HITEC), the premier global executive leadership organization of senior-level business and technology executives, is accepting nominations for its prestigious HITEC 100 Awards until July 23, 2019.

Nominate today! Click here to view the nomination criteria and nomination form.

Since 2008, HITEC has compiled an annual list recognizing the contributions and accomplishments of the 100 most influential and notable Hispanic executives and entrepreneurs in the technology industry. The mission of the HITEC 100 is to recognize outstanding executives who excel in the business of technology, inspire young people to pursue careers in technology and motivate professionals to continue to excel and connect with Hispanic communities across the globe.

The HITEC Awards Gala honoring the HITEC 100 will be held on October 24, 2019, in Silicon Valley.

View Past HITEC 100 Award Winners: Class of 2019 HITEC 100 Award Winners

About HITEC:

Founded to increase Hispanic representation in the diversity-challenged technology industry, HITEC (Hispanic Information Technolgy Executive Council) is a premier global executive leadership organization of senior business and technology executives who have built outstanding careers in technology. HITEC’s premiere network spans the Americas and is focused on building stronger technology and executive leaders, leadership teams, corporations, and role models in a rapidly changing, flatter, and technology-centric world. These global leaders include executives leading Global 1000 corporations while others lead some of the largest Hispanic-owned technology firms across the Americas. HITEC enables business and professional growth for its members and fills the executive pipeline with the next generation of Hispanic technology leaders.

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California State Senate ‘Under the Influence Votes’ 29-6 to Approve SB 58 – Senator Wiener’s Dangerous 4 a.m. Bar Bill Experiment

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SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alcohol Justice, the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA), and Los Angeles City Council Member Paul Koretz condemned the California State Senate’s vote today that chose nightlife over all life and industry influence over public health and safety. The Senators voted 29-6 on SB 58, Sen. Scott Wiener’s third attempt in three years to disrupt the protections of a uniform closing time in California. SB 58 would allow 10 cities to extend drinking hours until 4 a.m. in party zones. If passed by the Assembly and signed into law by Governor Newsom, the bill would allow a poorly conceived “pilot project” to turn 76% of the state’s population into “Splash Zone” lab animals.

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“Once again our state Senate has turned its back on common sense by approving this dangerous bill,” said Bruce Lee Livingston, Executive Director / CEO of Alcohol Justice. “A handful of greedy bars, night clubs, and hotels are driving this faulty policy that will extend violence, traffic deaths and nuisance into the early morning commute hours.”

“I’m truly disappointed in the California Senators who cast an AYE vote on SB 58, allowing alcohol service until 4 am, putting the revenue of a few alcohol establishments ahead of safeguarding human lives,” said Los Angeles Councilmember Paul Koretz who has been an active opponent of all versions of the 4 a.m. bar bill from the beginning.  “This bill has the potential to endanger millions of Californians who could be within harm’s way as drunk drivers make their way into commuter traffic.  I’m hoping that legislators in the State Assembly exercise more wisdom in protecting the lives of all Californians.”    

The Senate floor vote to approve SB 58 was not unanimous. 20% of the Senate did not support the measure. Kudos to Senators Bates, Chang, Jackson, Rubio, Umberg, and Wilk for voting no. They chose public health and safety over nightlife interests.

“Enacting SB 58 increases the potential for more drunk drivers on our roads and placing more lives at risk,” said Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel), who opposed SB 58. “At a time when the state is seeking ways to reduce drunk driving such as increasing the use of ignition interlock devices, it makes little sense to pass a measure like SB 58. I hope the Assembly will reject the bill.”

“The Senators voting yes on SB 58 failed to represent the best interests of all California residents,” stated Veronica De Lara, Co-Chair of the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA). “SB 58 continues to grow Statewide opposition and will be demonstrated in the Assembly. We urge Assembly members to listen to their constituency, which are firmly against SB 58.”

“Senate Wiener may be gloating over his ‘3rd times the charm’ victory today,” observed Michael Scippa, Public Affairs Director at Alcohol Justice. “But there is nothing charming about a toxic public policy that benefits a select group of business owners at considerable cost to the state.”

Conservative estimates place state costs at around $3-4 million per year to administer SB 58, mitigate the harm, and clean the blood off the highway. Costs to surrounding “Splash Zone” cities and towns could be millions more.

Alcohol Justice urges concerned Californians to contact their Assemblymember and make it clear that 4 a.m. last call times will hurt the community. “California politicians need to protect public health and safety, and stop subsidizing Big Alcohol. Nightlife is not more important than all life,” added Scippa.

Facts:                

  • Having failed to pass two previous 4 a.m. bar bills (SB 384 in 2017, SB 905 in 2018), State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) authored SB 58, a poorly conceived and inadequately funded ABC “pilot project” to extend last call to 4 a.m. in ten cities.
  • SB 58 disregards 40 years of peer-reviewed, public health research on the dangers of extending last call.
  • SB 58 will strip away uniform protections of the existing 2 a.m. last call, and spread additional alcohol overconsumption, loss of life, injury, and nuisance across the state.
  • According to California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), fatal DUI is a chronic, worsening problem for California.
  • The U.S. Community Preventive Services Task Force found that every 2-hour increase in last-call times results in greater vehicle crash injuries and E.R. admissions.
  • There is no such thing as “local control” in alcohol policy. The harm from one city’s decision to change last-call times “splashes” over every surrounding community.
  • According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), California already suffers over 10,500 alcohol-related deaths annually, $35 billion in total costs, and $14.5 billion in state costs.
  • SB 58 subsidizes and rewards late-night alcohol-sellers at tax-payer expense.

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TAKE ACTION to STOP SB 58: https://bit.ly/2vuTUxF  or Text Justice to 313 131

CONTACT:
Michael Scippa 415 548-0492
Jorge Castillo 213 840-3336 (Spanish speaking)
Allison Simard (213) 473-7005 (Council Member Koretz’s office)

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March Of Dimes Recognizes Outstanding Graduate Nurses Dedicated To Mom And Baby Health

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ARLINGTON, Va., May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit for the health of moms and babies, has awarded its 2019 March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarships to three exceptional nurses for post-graduate and doctoral studies in the field of maternal-child nursing. The announcement was made today at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).

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“Congratulations to these remarkable nurses for their outstanding commitment to the health of moms and babies in their communities,” says Stacey D. Stewart, President and CEO of March of Dimes. “March of Dimes is proud to help these nurses continue their education at this important stage of their careers. With our graduate nursing scholarships, we also help ensure that more moms and babies around the nation will get the highest quality care.”

Noelene Jeffers of Washington, DC, is a registered nurse and certified nurse midwife and is currently a Robert Wood Johnson Future of Nursing Scholar at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in Baltimore, Maryland. Ms. Jeffers has worked in underserved communities in the DC area for many years. Her goal is to become a nurse-midwife scientist who utilizes research to understand the multifaceted nature of maternal and infant health disparities found in communities of color in the United States and improve them. Ms. Jeffers has received special designation as the recipient of the March of Dimes Margaret C. Freda Scholarship, established in 2016 to honor long-time March of Dimes National Nurse Advisory Council Chair Dr. Margaret Comerford Freda. This designation is given to the highest scoring scholarship applicant.

Emily Johnson of Lakeside, Arizona, is a registered nurse pursuing a Master of Science degree in nursing at the University of New Mexico, with a specialization in midwifery. Ms. Johnson served in the Peace Corp from 2011 to 2013, educating young women on health and advocating for women’s rights. She has spent time as a perinatal doula for underserved women in the Baltimore area, and as a labor and delivery nurse and lactation consultant on the Navajo and Fort Apache Reservations. Through her work and studies, she has developed an understanding of how intergenerational trauma, poverty, unresolved grief, and other stressors that Native American communities have faced predisposes them to increased rates of prematurity and poorer health outcomes.

Heidi Young-Blackgoat of Flagstaff, Arizona, is a registered nurse pursuing a Master of Science degree in nursing at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, with specializations in midwifery and women’s health nurse practitioner. Ms. Young-Blackgoat has a vast range of experience with patients and families in the maternal health spectrum.  She has provided care for babies in the NICU affected by maternal prenatal substance use. She has also worked extensively with vulnerable populations such as teens and immigrants for whom English is not their first language. Most recently, she has focused on addressing the poor morbidity and mortality rates among women of color, including women in indigenous communities, by providing respectful and culturally-appropriate care. 

Qualified applicants for the March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarships are registered nurses currently enrolled in a graduate program in maternal-child nursing at the master’s or doctoral level.  Applicants must be a member of the ACNM, the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWONN), or the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN).  Applications for the 2020 scholarships will be available in September 2019 on the March of Dimes website, marchofdimes.org/scholarship.

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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“CalaMundos” special on Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan, to air this Sunday on MegaTV in the U.S.

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MIAMI, May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This Sunday, May 26, will feature the prime time U.S. premiere on MegaTV of “CalaMundos,” Ismael Cala’s travel and adventure program. In Puerto Rico, the show will air on Saturday, May 25, at 9:00 p.m.

In this first episode, viewers will discover the natural and monumental beauty of the exotic destinations of Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan, as well as their legends, beliefs and daily life. 

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to bring to the screen the experience of traveling around the world, which enables us to expand our global vision and become richer in terms of diversity and acceptance. ‘CalaMundos’ is a practical guide for travel to exotic places.  We will provide a vehicle for discovering new worlds from a different point of view,” says Cala.  

“CalaMundos” will air on Sunday, May 26 on MegaTV at the following times:

Miami and U.S. national signal – 9:00 p.m.
Houston – 8:00 p.m.
California – 5:00 p.m.

In Puerto Rico, the broadcast will air on Saturday, May 25, at 9:00 p.m.

“We’re thrilled about this series of special programs of ‘CalaMundos’, which will allow our viewers to visit amazing destinations that Ismael and his crew of globetrotters visit on their famous theme journeys. Being a tourist in exotic places is something lots of people dream of, but very few of us actually get around to making it happen.  This is one grand opportunity to let your imagination take flight,” notes José R. Pérez, MegaTV’s Vice President for Programming. 

“CalaMundos” is a show produced by Cala Enterprises, which will soon be distributed in other countries in the Americas. 

Currently, Ismael Cala is also presenting on MegaTV the first season of his show, Cara a Cala (‘Face to face with Cala’), Monday to Friday at 6:00 p.m. in Miami, and 9:00 p.m. in Puerto Rico. Sundays there will be a special prime time broadcast.  

The distribution agreement with MegaTV for the U.S. and Puerto Rico comprises part of a larger project to broadcast the shows in various countries in the Americas.   

In Paraguay, Cara a Cala airs on Mondays at 8:00 p.m., on Ñandutí TV (channel 17 of Tigo Star), which reaches some 400,000 households all over the country by cable.
ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

A life and business strategist, for five and a half years Ismael Cala was the prime time host of CALA on CNN en Español.  A businessman and social entrepreneur. Author of eight bestsellers on themes of leadership, entrepreneurship and personal development, including El poder de escuchar (‘The power of listening’), and Despierta con Cala (‘Wake up with Cala’). Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba in 1969, and holds a degree in Art History from Oriente University.  He is the co-author of the book “Beat the Curve,” with Brian Tracy.  He graduated from the School of Communication at York University in Toronto. He is President and founder of the Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation

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Casio G-SHOCK Announces Latest G-LIDE Model In Collaboration With Pro Surfer Kanoa Igarashi

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DOVER, N.J., May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Casio G-SHOCK unveils an all-new, limited-edition G-LIDE timepiece, in collaboration with professional surfer and G-SHOCK athlete, Kanoa Igarashi. Boasting superior functionality in surf data tracking and performance, the GLX5600KI-7 arrives in a translucent case with silver accents and boasts Kanoa’s signature on the case back, face and band.

The new watch is based on the G-LIDE GLX5600 which features a tide graph, an indispensable tool for surfers. The thin, square shape of the watch ensures that it does not obstruct the wrist while surfing. The GLX5600KI-7 features a semi-transparent body that evokes the ocean and is paired with a mirror finish face that gives the watch a simple, cool look. Igarashi’s “Kanoa” signature is inscribed on the upper center of the watch face and on the strap keeper and case back, as well as in illumination when the backlight is turned on.

At just 21 years old, the Huntington Beach, CA native has been in the professional surf scene for over a decade. Kanoa was an instant talent from the time he first jumped in the water at the age of 3, and by the time he was 11 he set a new record for the most victories in a single season. He has gone on to win a number of major surfing competitions and is currently a world-class professional surfer competing on the World Surf League Championship Tour at the top of the sport.

The new model features technical capabilities to match with Kanoa’s impressive surf skills, including Tide & Moon graphs and a Moon Age data that anchors the face of the timepiece, for anticipating tide and surf swell of the rider’s current location.

A video highlighting the collaboration timepiece has been created – watch here: http://bit.ly/G-SHOCKxKanoa

The new model also comes equipped with standard G-SHOCK technology such as:

  • 200M water resistance
  • Shock resistance
  • World time (29 time zones / 48 cities)
  • Auto EL backlight
  • Flash alert
  • Stopwatch and countdown timer
  • 2 Multi function alarms

The GLX5600KI-7 will retail for $130 and will be available for purchase starting this July at select jewelers, the G-SHOCK Soho Store and gshock.com.

About G-SHOCK
CASIO’s shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch is synonymous with toughness, born from the developer Mr. Ibe’s dream of ‘creating a watch that never breaks’. Over 200 handmade samples were created and tested to destruction until finally in 1983 the first, now iconic G-SHOCK hit the streets of Japan and began to establish itself as ‘the toughest watch of all time’. Each watch encompasses the 7 elements; electric shock resistance, gravity resistance, low temperature resistance, vibration resistance, water resistance, shock resistance and toughness. The watch is packed with Casio innovations and technologies to prevent it from suffering direct shock; this includes internal components protected with urethane and suspended timekeeping modules inside the watch structure. Since its launch, G-SHOCK has continued to evolve, continuing to support on Mr. Ibe’s mantra “never, never give up.” www.gshock.com 

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution” through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casio.com/home

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Brazilian Biodiversity Leader and Benson Hill Expand Partnership to Advance Crop Breeding

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Embrapa will Leverage and Enrich Benson Hill’s CropOS™ Platform to Accelerate Crop Improvement Across South America

ST. LOUIS and BRASILIA, Brazil, May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Benson Hill Biosystems, a crop improvement company unlocking the natural diversity of plants, and Embrapa, one of the world’s largest plant biodiversity and crop science research institutions, are extending their partnership to accelerate Embrapa’s breeding program and enrich Benson Hill’s CropOS™ crop development technology.

Embrapa will Leverage and Enrich Benson Hill’s CropOS™ Platform to Accelerate Crop Improvement Across South America

Under the new agreement, Embrapa will leverage CropOS™ to breed improved varieties of soybeans, maize, sorghum and other crops. Embrapa will also contribute its rich sets of crop-related data, enabling Benson Hill to further refine CropOS™.

“We are eager to expand our relationship with Benson Hill and use CropOS to advance breeding for farmers across Latin America,” said Cleber Soares, executive director for Innovation and Technology of Embrapa. “Our work together has demonstrated their commitment to collaboration and appreciation for the power of genetic diversity to help solve big global challenges in a sustainable way.”

Embrapa first partnered with Benson Hill in 2017 to access the company’s genome editing CRISPR nucleases. The new agreement expands to Breed, powered by CropOS, in which Embrapa will access Benson Hill’s AI-driven computational platform for predictive breeding capability and further enhance the platform with its rich data sets.

“The synergy of our technology platform and Embrapa’s research pipeline and data will enable both organizations to accelerate their efforts to improve crops,” said Matthew Crisp, CEO and co-founder of Benson Hill. “Given Embrapa’s work with seed companies across and well beyond Brazil, the impact of this partnership will be extraordinarily far-reaching. We are thrilled to expand our work together.”

Embrapa is a research, development and innovation corporation under the Brazilian Government committed to the advancement of a healthy food supply and conservation of natural biodiversity. Embrapa’s 2,500 researchers apply scientific knowledge and techniques to improve the productivity, nutrition, and sustainability of more than 20 crop species. Brazil represents 20% of the natural diversity on the planet.

Benson Hill’s CropOS™ brings together machine learning, big data analytics and biological knowledge to help plant researchers predict and control outcomes. It allows researchers to quickly predict, select and control desirable traits to bring crop and ingredient improvements to market faster.

About Embrapa

The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) was founded on April 26, 1973 and is under the aegis of the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply. Embrapa is a technological innovation enterprise focused on generating knowledge and technology for Brazilian agriculture. Since its foundation, and with partners from the National Agricultural Research System, Embrapa have taken on the challenge to develop a genuinely Brazilian model of tropical agriculture and livestock to overcome the barriers that limited the production of food, fiber, and fuel in the country.  This effort has helped to change Brazil. Nowadays, Brazilian agriculture is one of the most efficient and sustainable ones in the planet. Brazil has incorporated a wide area of formerly degraded Cerrado lands into production systems; a region that now accounts for nearly 50% of Brazilian grain production.  Brazil has quadrupled the beef and pork supply and increased the chicken supply 22-fold. These are some of the achievements that took the country from the condition of basic food importer to one of the world’s largest food producers and exporters.

About Benson Hill Biosystems

Benson Hill empowers innovators with a revolutionary crop design platform to develop healthier and more sustainable food and ingredients. Our CropOS™ platform combines machine learning and big data with genome editing and plant biology to drastically accelerate and simplify the product development process. More information can be found online at www.bensonhillbio.com. Follow us on Twitter at @BensonHillBio.

Benson Hill Biosystems, Inc.

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Chase and Visa Provide an Easier Way to Get Around New York City with a Tap

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NEW YORK, May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Chase customers can soon benefit from an easier way to get around town by tapping their Visa contactless cards to ride New York City’s subways and buses, removing the need to stand in line to purchase or load a separate transit card.

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Taking public transportation to get to and from work, school or home is a critical part of daily life but can often lead to friction for riders. More than two-thirds (67%) of riders have missed a train while waiting in line to reload a transit card, according to a recent Visa survey of more than 1,000 New Yorkers who take public transportation. Eight out of ten (83%) people surveyed said they have had trouble getting their transit card to work at the turnstile. And two-thirds (66%) have left or forgotten funds on a transit card, at an average of $35.10 lost. Customers can soon simply tap their Chase Visa contactless cards or mobile device at the turnstile to ride the subway or bus. Whether a local or visitor to New York City, the rider experience is the same – fast, easy and secure.

Today, about 20 million Chase customers have Visa contactless credit cards, and contactless debit cards are on track for this summer. That will also include debit cards for Chase Secure Banking customers, a low-cost bank account that opens Chase accounts to even more New Yorkers and public transit riders.

“Customers have been quick to adopt tap to pay and we’ve already seen it exceeding digital wallet use for customers who have contactless cards,” said Abeer Bhatia, president of Card Marketing, Pricing and Innovation at Chase. “Now they will be able to tap to pay for their daily transit needs, and experience how quick and easy it is to checkout thanks to contactless cards.”

Starting May 31, riders can tap to pay and ride at subway stations along the 4/5/6 lines between the Grand Central-42nd St. station and the Atlantic Ave-Barclays Center station, and on all Staten Island buses. Over time, all New York City subway lines and bus routes will accept contactless payments.

“Contactless payments have shaped the way consumers pay all over the world, saving valuable time and delivering a fast, easy and secure way to pay. We are excited to be working with Chase and the MTA to improve New Yorkers’ daily routines with an easier way to not only get around, but also pay for the things they buy every day,” said Dan Sanford, Global Head of Contactless Payments, Visa.

The Chase merchant services team also worked on the creation and implementation of a new payment system to help the MTA accept tap to pay for its new OMNY fare payment system. This allows consumers to use their own tap to pay cards and mobile wallets to travel, providing passengers a speedy experience at the turnstiles. The technology will be available to other transit systems.

The MTA is the first U.S. transit agency to implement contactless payments using Visa’s global transit framework, allowing riders to use any Visa credential – whether it be a Visa contactless card, mobile device or wearable – with the same trust and security as any other payment processed on Visa’s global payment network.

“This is another example of our sustained investment to help New Yorkers move around the city and find new ways of making it easier to get to where they want to go,” said Al Putre, OMNY Program Executive, MTA. “We’re happy Chase Visa customers can benefit from the new OMNY contactless fare payment system right away and look forward to delivering the new technology throughout New York.”

Visa and Chase showcased how riders can tap to ride using Chase Visa contactless cards at The Visa Tap Room, an interactive event featuring a special performance by Liam Payne and appearances by football stars Eli Manning and Sterling Shepard.

Chase customers can learn more and request a new contactless card by visiting TaptoRideNYC.com.

About Visa Inc.

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) is the world’s leader in digital payments. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable and secure payment network – enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company’s relentless focus on innovation is a catalyst for the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and a driving force behind the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce. For more information, visit About Visa, Visa Blog and @VisaNews.

About Chase

Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.7 trillion and operations worldwide. Chase serves nearly half of America’s households with a broad range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. Customers can choose how and where they want to bank: Nearly 5,000 branches, 16,000 ATMs, mobile, online and by phone. For more information, go to Chase.com.

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