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First Bank & Trust Company Welcomes Hecht to Blacksburg

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Mary Anne Hecht, Commercial and Private Banker for First Bank & Trust Company

ABINGDON, Virginia, Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — First Bank & Trust Company, a diversified financial services firm today announced that Mary Anne Hecht has been appointed as Commercial and Private Banker.

Mary Anne Hecht, Commercial and Private Banker for First Bank & Trust Company

Hecht has 20 years of banking experience, most recently from Morgan Stanley where she served as Credit Officer and Portfolio Manager as well as Commercial and Private Banker. 

In her role at First Bank & Trust Company, Hecht will develop private banking and wealth management relationships in the New River Valley as well as services related to treasury management and commercial lending.   Her office is located in Blacksburg, Virginia at 2695 Prices Fork Road.   

Mary Anne has a wealth of knowledge in banking,” stated Jim McAlister, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for the New River Valley Region of First Bank & Trust Company.  “Her experience will prove to be an essential enhancement to the robust financing options we currently offer.”

Mary Anne Hecht is a former graduate of the University of Wisconsin- Madison where she received her Bachelor of Arts. She later received her MBA from American University in Dubai, and is fluent in Spanish and French.  Hecht is a community volunteer with various organizations.  She has two children, and her family resides in Blacksburg, Virginia.

About First Bank & Trust Company
First Bank & Trust Company, one of the top community banks in the United States, is a diversified financial services firm with office locations in southwest Virginia, northeast Tennessee, and New River and Shenandoah Valleys.  Financial objectives are addressed by offering free checking products for personal and business accounts, and assessing lending solutions managed by mortgage, agricultural and commercial lending divisions.  Comprehensive financial solutions are available through trust and brokerage service representatives. 

For more information, visit www.firstbank.com or contact Nicole Franks [email protected]

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Maria Oviedo’s new book, “Mi Verdadero Yo, Behind the Mirror Testimony of a Big Girl,” a biography that shows the author’s life and a dream to be achieved.

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RIVERVIEW, Florida, Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Maria Oviedo leaves us her new work, an autobiography, where she reveals her past, her obscurity, with the internal monsters that filtered into her life and light, with the nobility she was always able to maintain in his heart: “Today I open my life, so that people do not commit the same mistakes that I made, that almost led me to lose my own life.”

Published by Page Publishing, based in New York City, Maria Oviedo’s work, “My True Self, Behind the Mirror: Testimony of a Big Girl,” will open a door to the author’s past and leave the discovered, without hiding anything, a girl suffered and abused, from a dysfunctional home, which grew between adult fights and their drunkenness, producing a scared girl, but with dreams to fulfill. Dreams, which were cut off by many bad people that appeared in her life and changed her destiny, turning her into a cynical woman, a renegade of life, however; she had something in her favor, something that they did not have all, mental powers, that being totally rejected as well managed to sneak into her life and change her for good, helping many people, including herself.

For readers who wish to live a different experience, which opens the senses and reminds us of the great goodness and strength of the human heart, they can do so, through reading this wonderful autobiography, specifying the purchase of “My True Self, Behind From the Mirror: Testimony of a Big Girl,” in any book store, or in the online stores of Apple iTunes, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or any questions, please contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional publishing house based in New York City that provides all kinds of services, handles all the intrinsic issues involved in the publication of the books of its authors including the distribution in the world’s largest retail stores and the generation of royalties. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not tied to a complicated business with topics such as converting books online, establishing sales accounts, insurance, taxes and similar topics. Your list of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex and wasteful topics for them, and focus on their passion; write and create. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com

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Optimus Properties, LLC Sells Highland Park Retail Property

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Optimus Properties, LLC, through an affiliate, has completed the sale of a two store front retail property on North Figueroa Blvd., in Highland Park, for $658 a foot.  North Figueroa is Highland Park’s main artery.

Optimus extensively renovated the property.  The property is currently leased to The Bearded Beagle, a clothing store specializing in recycled and vintage clothing (www.thebeardedbeagle.com) and Pantaleon, a trendy barber shop.  The property featured tenant parking in the rear. The property was purchased by a private real estate company. 

With compelling fundamentals in the Highland Park market and impressive appreciating property values, the property offers strong opportunity for the buyer interested in creating a footprint in a burgeoning and rapidly growing neighborhood market.  Retailers and restaurants including Afters Ice Cream, Blind Barber, Otono, Hippo, Triple Beam Pizza, Pop Physique, Homestate, Kitchen Mouse, and so many others are flocking to the area to be a part of Highland Park’s resurgence.

Optimus Properties, LLC, located in Los Angeles, California, was founded by Kamyar Shabani and K. Joseph Shabani and employs a disciplined investment approach focused on value creation in office, retail, and medical office properties throughout Los Angeles.

This is the first of several deals Optimus plans to sell this year.  Optimus is also working on the acquisition of two office buildings, both of which will close in February 2019.

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Eenie, Meenie, Miney, Mo… How to Find Your Perfect Tax Pro

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SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — California is one of the few states that require paid tax preparers to be licensed or registered. State law requires anyone who prepares tax returns for a fee to be either an attorney, certified public accountant (CPA), CTEC-registered tax preparer (CRTP) or enrolled agent (EA)  with the Internal Revenue Service. Each professional has varying levels of skills and not all of them necessarily deal with preparing tax returns. 

Finding the right tax preparer really depends on your financial situation and needs. 

Attorney- Any attorney, not just a tax attorney, can prepare your tax return; however, most attorneys only handle legal issues regarding your taxes. Attorneys have unlimited representation rights to assist clients in court or before the IRS.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)- CPAs are required to pass a qualifying accounting exam, but that does not mean they’re all experts on tax preparation. For the most part, CPAs can help create an overall tax plan and guide you through complex financial situations. If you are mostly interested in tax preparation help, ask about their experience with filing tax returns. CPAs also have unlimited representation rights before the IRS.

CTEC Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP)- CRTPs must complete a qualifying education course on federal and state tax laws, pass a test from a CTEC-approved education provider, plus complete continuing education requirements each year. They are also required to obtain a $5,000 surety bond to protect clients against fraud. Because CTEC is a state-based program, CRTPs have limited representation rights. It means they can only represent clients before the IRS with tax returns they prepared and signed. To qualify for limited representation rights, they must obtain a record of completion from the IRS Annual Filing Season Program.

Enrolled Agent (EA)- They are regulated by the federal government. In fact, some are former IRS employees. Those who did not work for the IRS are required to pass a comprehensive IRS exam. EAs must also complete continuing education courses on federal tax laws. Similar to attorneys and CPAs, they have unlimited representation rights before the IRS.

The IRS requires all paid tax preparers to obtain an individual Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) and include it on all federal tax returns they prepare for clients.

CTEC is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1997 by the California State Legislature to protect taxpayers against fraud. Visit ctec.org for more information.

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Ismael Cala and Biznovator allied to create “i-Exponential Camp” in Miami, an experiential training intended to optimize youngster’s potential

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MIAMI, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ismael Cala, strategist, communicator and bestselling author joined with Biznovator, leaded by Juan Pablo Casimiro, to launch i-Exponential Camp at the University of Miami this summer, an enriching experience targeted towards providing new generations with tools meant to optimize their developmental potential.

“This is an experimental, 2-week learning camp bursting with learning methods designed to empower and prepare youth between 16 and 21 years old to succeed in this changing world. This unique experience will provide each student with the knowledge, skills and aptitudes they need to grow exponentially,” says Cala.

In addition, Casimiro described this as a “personalized camp where students will learn about social innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership, through collaborative learning activities, corporate tours, case studies, and entertaining interactive lessons.”

i-Exponential Camp will be held at the University of Miami, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the United States, from July 21 to August 3, 2019.

At i-Exponential Camp, the young participants will learn about:

  • Mindfulness
  • Innovation
  • Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Career preparation
  • High-impact projects  
  • Corporate Round Tables
  • Alignment of Sustainable Development Goals

For more information:

https://i-exponential.com/

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

A life and business strategist, for five and a half years Ismael Cala was the host of CALA during prime time 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 with 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 and has a diploma from Seneca College in Television Production. He is President and founder of the Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation

ABOUT JUAN CASIMIRO

Juan Pablo Casimiro discovered his passion when he began to train and instruct young people in 1987, the same year he started working as an educator and mentor in New York City’s public-school system. As founder / CEO of BIZNOVATOR, and with more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, educator, coach and social innovator, he specializes in developing individual and organizational strength from within. He has actively taken part in the creation and delivery of effective entrepreneurships, financial education and leadership programs for students. He is the founder of the Casimiro Global Foundation and co-founder of 7 Mindsets.

 

SOURCE Cala Enterprises

California Labor Commissioner’s Office Posts Guidance on Agricultural Overtime Pay Schedule in Effect This Year

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For pre-existing overtime requirements for agricultural workers, including on the 7th day of work in a workweek, please see Wage Order 14.

OAKLAND, California, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Labor Commissioner’s Office has posted guidance for agricultural employers and workers on an overtime pay schedule that went into effect January 1. The law’s overtime pay requirements will be phased in according to the table below. 

“We encourage large and small agricultural employers in the state to note the new farmworker overtime pay requirements that will phase in until a 40-hour standard workweek is reached,” said California Labor Secretary Julie A. Su.    

The daily and weekly thresholds at which agricultural workers receive overtime pay will phase-in according to the following schedule:

For pre-existing overtime requirements for agricultural workers, including on the 7th day of work in a workweek, please see Wage Order 14.

For the first year of the phase-in, agricultural workers at large businesses earn overtime pay for all hours worked over 9.5 hours in a day or over 55 hours in a workweek. Small employers have an additional three years before the changes to daily and weekly overtime pay take effect.

The Labor Commissioner’s Office has also posted answers to frequently asked questions regarding overtime for agricultural workers.

Agricultural workers are defined in Wage Order 14 and include employees who are engaged in the preparation and treatment of farmland as well as the care and harvesting of crops. Agricultural workers include employees engaged in sheepherding, irrigation and licensed crew members on commercial fishing vessels.

Workers who do not receive proper overtime and other pay can file a wage claim with the Labor Commissioner’s Office to begin the process to recover unpaid wages and penalties. Failure to pay proper overtime can result in a civil penalty of $50 per pay period for each underpaid employee.  

The Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, or the California Labor Commissioner’s Office, combats wage theft and conducts on-site inspections to investigate and enforce compliance with minimum wage and other California labor laws. Its wide-ranging responsibilities include public works enforcement, retaliation complaint investigations, licensing and registration, as well as multilingual labor law education and outreach for workers and employers.

In 2014, the Labor Commissioner’s Office under Julie A. Su’s leadership launched the Wage Theft is a Crime multilingual public awareness campaign. The campaign defines wage theft and informs workers of their rights and the resources available to them to recover unpaid wages or report other labor law violations.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Frank Polizzi at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

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The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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SOURCE California Department of Industrial Relations; California Labor Commissioner’s Office

FIBRA Prologis Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Earnings Results

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MEXICO CITY, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year 2018.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE YEAR:

  • Period-end occupancy was 97.4 percent.
  • Net effective rents on rollover increased 13.1 percent.
  • Weighted average customer retention was 79.3 percent.
  • Same store cash NOI grew 2.2 percent.
  • Completed asset acquisitions totaled US$80.4 million.

Net earnings per CBFI was Ps. 1.3768 (US$0.0686) for the fourth quarter compared with Ps. 1.2176 (US$0.0669) for the same period in 2017. For the full year 2018, net earnings per CBFI was Ps. 4.6280 (US$0.2392).

Funds from operations (FFO) per CBFI was Ps. 0.7782 (US$0.0385) for the fourth quarter compared with Ps. 0.7209 (US$0.0407) for the same period in 2017. For the full year 2018, FFO per CBFI was Ps. 2.9038 (US$0.1506).

STRONG OPERATING RESULTS CONTINUE

“2018 was a terrific year for FIBRA Prologis,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Property Mexico. “We delivered excellent organic growth, driving rents over 13 percent higher at expiration while year-end occupancy beat the market by 160 basis points. We also acquired new Class-A buildings from our sponsor, Prologis, that expanded our portfolio and deepened our presence in key markets.”

Gutierrez added: “In this current atmosphere of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, our team remains focused on strengthening customer relationships and watching for any changes in demand. I am confident in our investment strategy, irreplaceable portfolio, experienced team and proven track record.”

Operating Portfolio

4Q18

4Q17

Notes

Period End Occupancy 

97.4%

97.3%

Leases Commenced

1.8 MSF

2.0 MSF

64% of leasing activity related to Tijuana and Reynosa

Customer Retention

68.0%

90.7%

Net Effective Rent Change

13.5%

14.0%

Led by Tijuana and Monterrey

Cash Same Store NOI

-2.1%

4.8%

Lower expense recoveries and higher concessions related to longer term partly offset by higher rents

Same Store NOI

-1.9%

3.7%

SOLID FINANCIAL POSITION

At December 31, 2018, FIBRA Prologis’ leverage was 35.2 percent and liquidity was Ps. 4.7 billion (US$237.0 million), which included Ps. 4.3 billion (US$220.0 million) of available capacity on its unsecured credit facility and Ps. 339.0 million (US$17.0 million) of unrestricted cash.

GUIDANCE ESTABLISHED FOR 2019

“While the outlook for our business remains positive, we are favoring liquidity over capital deployment until there is more clarity in the capital markets and the macroeconomic environment,” said Jorge Girault, senior vice president, Finance, Prologis Property Mexico. “We are confident in our ability to deliver positive results given the embedded rent upside in our portfolio, our capital recycling program and our strong balance sheet.”

(US$ in million, except per CBFI amounts)

FX = Ps$20.0 per US$1.00

Low

High

Notes

FFO per CBFI

US$0.1550

US$0.1650

Excludes the impact of foreign exchange movements and any potential incentive fee

Full Year 2019 Distributions per CBFI

US$0.1240

US$0.1240

Year End Occupancy

96.0%

97.0%

Same Store NOI (Cash)

1.0%

3.0%

Based in U.S. dollars

Annual Capital Expenditures as % of NOI

13.0%

14.0%

Asset Management and Professional Fees

US$20.0

US$22.0

Building Dispositions

US$50.0

US$70.0

WEBCAST & CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

FIBRA Prologis will host a live webcast/conference call to discuss quarterly results, current market conditions and future outlook. Here are the event details:

  • Friday, January 25, 2018, at 9 a.m. CT/10 a.m. ET
  • Live webcast at www.fibraprologis.com, in the Investor Relations section, by clicking Events
  • Dial in: +1 877 256 7020 or +1 973 409 9692 and enter Passcode 93296074.

A telephonic replay will be available January 25– February 1 at +1 855 859 2056 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 404 537 3406 from all other countries using conference code 93296074. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2018, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 200 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 36.0 million square feet (3.3 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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SOURCE FIBRA Prologis

FAIR Health Cost Transparency Websites for Consumers Widely Used in 2018

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NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In 2018, consumers across the country made widespread use of fairhealthconsumer.org, a free, award-winning, healthcare cost transparency website, according to FAIR Health analytics. The year-end statistics provide insight into users’ demographics and habits and how healthcare cost transparency can be successful.

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A Spanish version of FAIR Health Consumer, fairhealthconsumidor.org, newly revised and launched in September, was also widely visited but used somewhat differently, according to statistics from September 12 to November 8, 2018. Infographics on statistics are available here for FAIR Health Consumer and here for FAIR Health Consumidor.

FAIR Health President Robin Gelburd stated: “We are pleased that consumers across the country are finding their way to the healthcare cost estimate tools and educational materials available on FAIR Health Consumer and FAIR Health Consumidor. Helping consumers navigate the complexities of the healthcare system is an integral part of FAIR Health’s mission.”

Broad Reach
FAIR Health Consumer, which includes medical and dental cost lookup tools and rich educational material on health insurance, reached hundreds of thousands of users and received millions of page views in 2018. The top 10 states from which users originated included all four US Census Regions: Northeast (New York, New Jersey), South (Texas, Florida, Georgia, Virginia), Midwest (Illinois, Ohio) and West (California, Oregon).

All types of insurance status were represented among visitors to FAIR Health Consumer, including out of network (29.5 percent), in network (26.1 percent) and uninsured (13.8 percent).

Gender
The gender distribution differed between users of FAIR Health Consumer and FAIR Health Consumidor. Women (52 percent) were more common than men (48 percent) among FAIR Health Consumer users, though the split was fairly even. But men (62 percent) predominated over women (37 percent) among FAIR Health Consumidor users.

Age
All adult age groups were represented among FAIR Health Consumer users. The biggest share was that of individuals aged 25 to 34 years:

  • 18-24: 9.3 percent;
  • 25-34: 28.4 percent;
  • 35-44: 26.2 percent;
  • 45-54: 15.1 percent;
  • 55-64: 12.7 percent; and
  • 65+: 8.3 percent.

FAIR Health Consumidor users similarly represented a broad spectrum of adult age groups, but the biggest age group was that of individuals aged 35 to 44 years.

Search Terms
The top searched medical term on FAIR Health Consumer was “MRI,” but the top searched term on FAIR Health Consumidor was “psychotherapy.” “CT scan” and “colonoscopy” were the second and third top terms, respectively, on the English-language site, compared to “colonoscopy” and “MRI,” respectively, on the Spanish-language site.

The top three dental terms searched on FAIR Health Consumer, from highest to lowest, were “root canal,” “crown” and “implant.” The top three dental terms searched on FAIR Health Consumidor, from highest to lowest, were “bone surgery,” “grafts” and “soft tissue (gum).”

Access to the Sites
FAIR Health Consumer users accessed the site much more often via tablet or desktop (70 percent) than mobile (30 percent), but the reverse was true for FAIR Health Consumidor users (25 percent tablet or desktop versus 75 percent mobile).

Most users accessed FAIR Health Consumer and FAIR Health Consumidor via direct search, but a larger percentage of Spanish-speakers came via social media (18 percent from Facebook) compared to English-speakers (6 percent from all social media).

For infographics on statistics, see below or click here for FAIR Health Consumer or here for FAIR Health Consumidor.

Follow us on Twitter @FAIRHealth and @FH_Consumer

About FAIR Health

FAIR Health is a national, independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing transparency to healthcare costs and health insurance information through data products, consumer resources and health systems research support. FAIR Health possesses the nation’s largest collection of private healthcare claims data, which includes over 27 billion claim records contributed by payors and administrators who insure or process claims for private insurance plans covering more than 150 million individuals. FAIR Health licenses its privately billed data and data products—including benchmark modules, data visualizations, custom analytics, episodes of care analytics and market indices—to commercial insurers and self-insurers, employers, providers, hospitals and healthcare systems, government agencies, researchers and others. Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a national Qualified Entity, FAIR Health also receives data representing the experience of all individuals enrolled in traditional Medicare Parts A, B and D; FAIR Health houses data on Medicare Advantage enrollees in its private claims data repository. FAIR Health can produce insightful analytic reports and data products based on combined Medicare and commercial claims data for government, providers, payors and other authorized users. FAIR Health has earned HITRUST CSF and Service Organization Controls (SOC 2) certifications by meeting the rigorous data security requirements of these standards. As a testament to the reliability and objectivity of FAIR Health data, the data have been incorporated in statutes and regulations around the country and designated as the official, neutral data source for a variety of state health programs, including workers’ compensation and personal injury protection (PIP) programs. FAIR Health data serve as an official reference point in support of certain state balance billing laws that protect consumers against bills for surprise out-of-network and emergency services. FAIR Health also uses its database to power a free consumer website available in English and Spanish and an English/Spanish mobile app, which enable consumers to estimate and plan for their healthcare expenditures and offer a rich educational platform on health insurance. The website has been honored by the White House Summit on Smart Disclosure, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), URAC, the eHealthcare Leadership Awards, appPicker, Employee Benefit News and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. FAIR Health also is named a top resource for patients in Elisabeth Rosenthal’s book, An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back. For more information on FAIR Health, visit fairhealth.org.

Contact:
Dean Sicoli
Executive Director of Communications and Government Relations
FAIR Health
646-664-1645
[email protected]

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The Thalia Sodi™ Brand Launches New Hair Care Line, Adria By Thalia®

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NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thalia Sodi, world renowned singer, songwriter, author, and entrepreneur, launches the newest extension of her lifestyle brand, Adria By Thalia. The 7-piece beautifully fragrant hair care collection includes salon quality shampoo, conditioner and five styling essentials.  Formulated with a proprietary CAPPA 5™ Complex, the products offer women of all hair types red-carpet ready results at an accessible price point. 

Designed to suit the dynamic lifestyle of today’s modern woman, the collection features:

  • “the foundation” Shampoo (10 fl oz.)
  • “the nourisher” Conditioner (8.5 fl oz.)
  • “all in wonderful” All-In-One Spray (6 fl oz.)
  • “the stylist” Styling Foam (8 oz.)
  • “the big deal” Volumizing Spray (6 fl oz.)
  • “the refresher” Dry Shampoo (5 oz.)
  • “the perfectionist” Hair Spray (9 oz.)

The unique CAPPA 5™ Complex, found in all of the Adria By Thalia products, includes coconut, agave, passion fruit, peony and avocado extracts full of proteins and amino acids that enhance the overall look, luster, and health of your hair. This blend of ingredients keeps hair vibrant, hydrated and strong while repairing damage and preventing split ends. The formulations offer noticeable results that last all day while being gentle enough for color-treated hair.

“I am so excited to launch my first hair care line, Adria By Thalia,” said Thalia. “My hair has seen it all – from the stage to the studio to the stylist chair. I created Adria by Thalia because I know the transformative effect that great hair can have on your confidence. Your hair should be as strong, vibrant and full of life as you are! It was also important to me to create products that work for all hair types and cater to different styling needs. I’m proud to have created a line of products that make every woman feel beautiful.”

The look and fragrance of the Adria By Thalia product line was very important to the development process, making sure it felt luxurious and decadent. Thalia hand-selected the notes of the fragrance, which include green leaves, rose petals, sheer musk, apple, pear, aloe, fresh cucumber, and violet petals, and played an important role in designing the light pink and rose gold packaging.

For daily glam shots, behind-the-scenes content, how-to hair tutorials and a glimpse into Thalia’s personal beauty style, follow the Adria By Thalia conversation on social media @adriabythalia.

The brand will begin rolling out this January to most Walmart stores, select Target locations and online at both retailers nationwide. Please check your local store for details. For more information please visit www.adriabythalia.com

About The Thalia Sodi™ Brand
Thalia Sodi is a lifestyle brand encompassing multiple categories including, fashion, accessories and beauty. Created for the modern and feminine woman, the brand reaches consumers through multiple touchpoints with product lines in ready to wear, footwear, accessories and now beauty. The brand entered into the beauty market through product a collaboration with Eylure in 2018, and its newest 2019 launch, Adria by Thalia, an at-home collection of hair care products brought to you by Thalia, one of the most successful and influential Latino artists and entrepreneurs in the industry today.

About Thalia
Thalia is a superstar singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, philanthropist, actress, fashion designer and digital influencer. She rose to fame after starring in various telenovelas that have been translated in several languages and have aired in more than 180 countries with a viewership of more than two billion people worldwide. She has had 28 Top 10 singles — 15 of which went to No. 1 — and she has sold more than 45 million records, making her one of the bestselling Latina artists of all time. She has also received two Latin Billboard awards and several Premios lo Nuestro and Premios Juventud awards — and was recognized in 2013 with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has been named one of People Magazine’s Most Beautiful (Los Más Bellos) a record nine times (May 2012) and one of the top 25 most powerful Latinas by People en Español.

About Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is a brand development, marketing, and entertainment company, which owns a portfolio of global entertainment and lifestyle brands. Headquartered in New York City, ABG manages, elevates, and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. Its brands have a global retail footprint in more than 100,000 points of sale across the luxury, specialty, department store, mid-tier, mass, and e-commerce channels and more than 4,600 branded freestanding stores and shop-in-shops around the world. ABG is committed to transforming brands by delivering compelling product, content, business, and immersive brand experiences. It creates and activates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms, and emerging media. ABG’s portfolio of iconic and world-renowned brands includes Marilyn Monroe®, Mini Marilyn®, Elvis Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille O’Neal®, Dr. J®, Greg Norman®, Neil Lane®, Thalia®, Michael Jackson® (managed brand), Nautica®, Aéropostale®, Juicy Couture®, Vince Camuto®, Herve Leger®, Judith Leiber®, Frederick’s of Hollywood®, Nine West®, Frye®, Jones New York®, Louise et Cie®, Sole Society®, Enzo Angiolini®, CC Corso Como®, Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Taryn Rose®, Bandolino®, Misook®, 1.STATE®, CeCe®, Chaus®, Spyder®, Tretorn®, Tapout®, Prince®, Airwalk®, Vision Street Wear®, Above The Rim®, Hind®, Thomasville®, Drexel®, and Henredon®. For more information, please visit ABG-NYC.com 

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