The Miracle Fruit Oil Company announces the peer-reviewed publication of significant clinical trial results

December 20, 2017

MIAMI, Dec. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Miracle Fruit Oil, a company dedicated to developing its rare and exotic patent-pending Miracle Fruit Seed Oil®, announced today the publication of positive results from the randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial of its unique Miracle Fruit Seed Oil treatment for all hair types in strengthening hair, reducing breakage, and decreasing hair loss due to breakage. The successful clinical trial results of an 8-month study conducted on over 60 women at South Beach Dermatology in Miami, Florida, were published in the prestigious Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology.

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Roberta Del Campo, MD, a board-certified dermatologist performed the study and said: “This is the first clinical study to conclusively demonstrate the long-term efficacy of a hair oil for the treatment of damaged/broken hair. Using a sophisticated tool which accurately measured the precise amount of hair breakage, I found that women who used the Miracle Fruit Seed Oil treatment had significantly less breakage compared to women using other hair oil treatments or no hair oils. The users of the Miracle Fruit Seed Oil treatment had 3X stronger hair and reversed their damaged hair as shown by the greater than 200% increase in their healthy hair index. These women were extremely satisfied with the results.”

About Miracle Fruit Seed Oil® Hair Treatment

Miracle Fruit Seed Oil® is a rare and exotic, never before used, fruit seed oil with unique properties derived from a natural and healthy source, the Miracle Fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum) berry. It has similarities in chemical composition to the oil made by the sebaceous glands in our scalp and is tailor-made to naturally lubricate, moisturize, strengthen, protect and restore hair from damage. Miracle Fruit Seed Oil Treatment is the world’s first and only hair oil treatment containing Miracle Fruit Seed Oil®.

About The Miracle Fruit Oil Company

The Miracle Fruit Oil Company is the only company that makes products containing patent-pending Miracle Fruit Seed Oil®. The company develops innovative health and wellness products backed by solid-science and clinically-proven to perform.

To learn more about the product and medical publication or to book an interview, contact Dr. Roberta Del Campo by email at: [email protected] [www.miraclefruitoil.com].

SOURCE The Miracle Fruit Oil Company

Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP Investigating Claims Involving Santander Securities Puerto Rico And Puerto Rico Bonds

December 19, 2017

Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lawyers with the Securities Law Firm of Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP, www.sseklaw.com, are investigating claims involving Santander Securities Puerto Rico and Puerto Rico bonds. A number of brokerage firms in Puerto Rico, including Santander Securities Puerto Rico, sold massive amounts of Puerto Rico bonds to clients.

Santander Securities Puerto Rico, the investment division of Banco Santander in Puerto Rico, has reportedly decided to terminate all operations with financial advisors on the island. All remaining Santander advisors were reportedly informed that their positions were being eliminated earlier this month. The administrative staff is also being terminated by the end of January. Santander spokesmen have been quoted claiming that the company will continue to service accounts in Puerto Rico, but it is unclear what infrastructure or employees will be left to actually perform those services.

This transition only worsens the situation many Puerto Rico investors have found themselves in due to the collapse in the Puerto Rico bond market. Current Santander clients may soon find themselves unable to get meaningful information or guidance about what is going on with Puerto Rico bonds and related bond funds, and what decisions current bond holders may need to make in the coming months or years.

If you are or were a current or former client of Santander and purchased Puerto Rico bonds or bond funds from Santander, you can contact our law firm for a free, no obligation consultation about your situation and the options you may have available to you. All communications will be kept strictly confidential, and you will not be billed in any way for a consultation.

Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP has a team of attorneys, consultants and staff with more than 100 years of combined experience in the securities industry and in securities law. For more than two decades, our firm has represented thousands of investors nationwide to recover losses. We have been working directly with investors in Puerto Rico for many years, helping many investors on the island recover losses.

Contact Info: 800-259-9010

713-580-8914 to speak to Spanish fluent staff

Sam Edwards [email protected]

Kirk Smith [email protected]

Luis Acevedo [email protected]

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Cal/OSHA Issues Advisory on Respiratory Protection for Harmful Exposure to Wildfire Smoke

December 19, 2017

OAKLAND, California, Dec. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA is advising employers affected by the wildfires that they must protect their workers if the working conditions include harmful exposure to wildfire smoke.

When outdoor workers are exposed to air quality that is designated “Unhealthy”, “Very Unhealthy” or “Hazardous” by local air quality management districts, employers are required to provide filtering respirators such as masks labeled N95 and certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). These masks filter at least 95 percent of airborne particles but do not protect against gases or vapors. Frequently asked questions about N95 masks for employers and workers are available online.

The masks are available at the following County Emergency Operation Centers. Please refer to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Wildfires webpage for updates.

Santa Barbara County

Buellton

Buellton CVS (ask store staff), 2218 East Hwy 246 (8 am – 10 pm)

Carpinteria

Albertson’s, 1018 Casitas Pass Rd.

Goleta

Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave. (1pm – 7 pm)
Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Dr. (8 am – 5pm)

Lompoc

Lompoc Home Depot, 1701 East Ocean (7 am – 9 pm)

Santa Barbara

Franklin Community Center, 1136 East Montecito St.
Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 East Anapamu St.
(10 am – 7 pm)

Ventura County

Camarillo

City of Camarillo, 601 Carmen Dr.
Clinicas Camarillo, 731 Paseo Camarillo
Las Posas Family Medical Group, 3801 Las Posas Rd. #214 (M-F 8am-5pm)

Fillmore

Fillmore Fire Department Station 91, 711 Sespe Ave.
BH – Fillmore Youth & Family Clinic, 828 Ventura St. Suite 240

Moorpark

Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, 4550 Tierra Rejada Rd.
Moorpark Family Medical, 612 Spring Rd.

Ojai

Nordhoff High School, 1401 Maricopa Hwy.
(Look for the Red Cross vehicle)

Ojai City Hall, 401 South Ventura St.
Ojai Hospital, 1306 Maricopa Hwy
Ojai Library, 111 E. Ojai Ave.
Meiners Oaks Library, 114 N. Padre Juan Ave.
Oak View Library, 555 Mahoney Ave.

Oxnard

Oxnard College Gymnasium – Red Cross Shelter, 4000 S Rose Ave.
Las Islas Family Medical Group, 2400 S C St.
Ventura County Public Health-South, 2500 S C St.
Ventura County Public Health-North, 2240 E Gonzales Rd.
United Farm Workers, 920 South A St.
Vons, 1291 S. Victoria Ave.
Channel Islands Harbor Patrol,.3900 Pelican Way (8am-5pm)
BH – Oxnard Youth & Family Clinic, 1911 Williams Dr. #150
BH – South Oxnard Youth & Family Outpatient, 2500 S. ‘C’ St. Suite #D
Mandalay Bay Women and Children’s Medical Group, 2000 Outlet Center Dr. Suite #110
Soliz Library (El Rio), 2820 Jourdan St.
Oxnard Library (Main), 251 S. ‘A’ St., (M-Th 9am-8pm, Sat. 9am-5:30pm)
Oxnard Branch Library (South), 4300 Saviers Rd., (M-Th 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-5:30pm)
Oxnard Colonia Branch Library, 1500 Camino Del Sol #26
(M-Th 12pm-6pm)

Oxnard Service Center, 214 South ‘C’ St. (M-Th 8am-6pm, Alt Fri 9am-5pm)
Oxnard Human Resources, 300 W. 3rd St. (M-Th 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-5pm)
Oxnard Fire Department Administration, 360 W. 2nd St. (M-Th 8am-6pm, Alt Fri 8am-5pm)

Santa Paula

Santa Paula Community Center, 530 W Main St.
Santa Paula Fire Department Station 82, 536 W Main St.
BH – Santa Paula Youth & Family Clinic, 725 E. Main St.
Santa Paula – West Clinic, 254 W. Harvard Blvd.

Simi Valley

Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic, 1227 East Los Angeles Ave.
(M-F 9am-7pm, Sat & Sun 8am-5pm)

Simi Valley Police Department, 3901 Alamo St.

Thousand Oaks / Newbury Park

Conejo Valley Family Medical Group, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd (M-Th 9am-12am, Fri 9am-10pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm)
Dos Vientos Community Center, 4801 Borchard Rd.
Borchard Community Center, 190 N. Reino Rd.
Goebel Senior Center, 1385 E. Janss Rd. (M-Th 8:30am-9pm, Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, Sat 12pm-4pm)

Ventura

Ventura County Fair – Red Cross Shelter, 10 W. Harbor Blvd
EP Foster Library, 651 E. Main St.
Beth Torah Temple, 7620 Foothill Rd.
Barranca Vista Center, 7050 Ralston St.
Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main St.
Hill Rd. Library, 1070 S. Hill Rd.
Saticoy Library, 1292 Los Angeles Ave.
San Jon Yard, 336 San Jon Rd.
City Hall, 501 Poli St. (entrance at back parking lot)
Academic Family Medicine Center, 3291 Loma Vista Rd., Building 340, Suite 201
West Ventura Medical Clinic, 133 W Santa Clara St.
Ventura County Health Care Agency, 5851 Thille St.
Ventura County Health Care Agency, 2323 Knoll Dr. # 414
Government Center – Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Ave.
BH – Ventura Adult Outpatient, 4258 Telegraph Rd.
BH – Ventura Youth & Family Clinic, 5740 Ralston St.
CVS Pharmacy, 5900 Telegraph Rd.
Ventura ADP, 24 E. Main St.
Ventura DUI Programs – 5850 Thille St.

Additional information for employers and workers on working safely in conditions with heavy smoke caused by the wildfires, and worker safety and health during fire cleanup is available on Cal/OSHA’s wildfire safety webpages.

Cal/OSHA, officially known as the Department of Industrial Relations’ (DIR’s) Division of Occupational Safety and Health, helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers to improve their safety and health programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services. Cal/OSHA has also published a wealth of helpful guides for employers and workers.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

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

https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaDIR
https://twitter.com/CA_DIR
http://www.youtube.com/CaliforniaDIR
http://www.dir.ca.gov/email/listsub.asp?choice=1

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 Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

SOURCE California Department of Industrial Relations, Cal/OSHA

National Park Foundation Kicks Off 50th Year of Supporting the National Park System

December 19, 2017

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Countless individuals, beloved trails and landscapes, historic buildings, and treasured artifacts have benefited from the tireless efforts of the National Park Foundation since December 18, 1967.

Established by congressional charter, the National Park Foundation has invested more than $700 million in priority projects across the National Park System to date. As the official nonprofit partner to the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation brings together individuals, foundations, and companies in support of America’s natural, cultural, and historical sites.

“At 50, proud to report that we’re hitting our stride. Extending beyond one park, the National Park Foundation raises money and establishes innovative partnerships to benefit National Park Service sites and programs coast to coast and on the islands too,” said Will Shafroth, president of the National Park Foundation. “The community of national park supporters is stronger than ever and growing bigger every single day.”

Throughout the upcoming year, the National Park Foundation and parks community will highlight the organization’s impact using #WeAreParks on social media. Examples include:

Inspiring people to discover lesser-known experiences across the National Park System and explore their unique connections to parks and programs, by powering and amplifying the Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement;
Restoring beloved trails like Middle Emerald Pools at Zion National Park and repairing crucial infrastructure like the elevator at the Washington Monument;
Expanding recreational opportunities at places like Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area;
Funding collaborations among parks, programs, and community partners for unique activities for people of all ages, like night sky programs at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and Mammoth Cave National Park;
Facilitating significant donations for new national parks like Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and Pullman National Monument;
Collaborating with other national nonprofits, including World Wildlife Fund, Defenders of Wildlife, and The Nature Conservancy to protect bison at Badlands National Park with Badlands Natural History Association;
Empowering the next generation of park leaders together with community partners through programs like Summit Seekers with Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Outdoor Afro, Groundwork USA, Latino Outdoors, and Student Conservation Association;
Working with members of Congress to pass legislation such as the National Park Service Centennial Act to build a more holistic funding model for our national parks over the long term;
Partnering with companies to support a variety of innovative programs, like veterans outreach and field trip grants; and
Joining forces with local philanthropic organizations (many known as friends groups) to address priority park projects, like preserving a 640-acre tract of land within Grand Teton National Park with the Grand Teton National Park Foundation, restoration projects at Antietam National Battlefield with the Civil War Trust and the Save Historic Antietam Foundation, and constructing the Tower of Voices at Flight 93 National Memorial with the Families and Friends of Flight 93.

For more information about the National Park Foundation’s 50^th anniversary, read the National Park Foundation’s blog.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
Celebrating 50 years, the National Park Foundation is the official charity of America’s national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation raises private funds to help PROTECT more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical conservation and preservation efforts, CONNECT all Americans with their incomparable natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history, and ENGAGE the next generation of park stewards. In 2016, commemorating the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, the Foundation launched The Centennial Campaign for America’s National Parks, a comprehensive fundraising campaign to strengthen and enhance the future of these national treasures for the next hundred years. Find out more and become a part of the national park community at www.nationalparks.org.

MEDIA CONTACT: Alanna Sobel
202-796-2538
[email protected]

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San Antonio Filled With Fun And Culture Throughout 300th Anniversary In 2018

December 19, 2017

New river barges recently debuted on the San Antonio River Walk, with tours operated by Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises.

Featuring New Art, Cultural Events & Attractions, Festivals, and More as the Alamo City Celebrates Its Tricentennial

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As 2018 makes its debut, the city of San Antonio is gearing up for its biggest celebration yet—its 300th anniversary. From unique art exhibitions, culinary events, and festivals to family fun at theme parks and exciting openings, 2018 will be a can’t-miss year for the Alamo City.

New river barges recently debuted on the San Antonio River Walk, with tours operated by Go Rio San Antonio River Cruises.

San Antonio has received a number of recognitions and accolades, including being selected as one of the “50 Best Places to Travel in 2018” by Travel + Leisure and being named to National Geographic Traveler’s “2018 Best of the World” list, its annual lineup of the 21 must-see destinations to visit in the year ahead. Additional recognitions include Fodor’s “Go List” for 2018, as well as both Conde Nast Traveler and Frommer’s naming the city a must-visit destination.

The city will celebrate all year long with events, activities, and initiatives that will carry San Antonio into the next 300 years. Unique experiences and celebrations awaiting travelers to San Antonio in 2018 include:

CULINARY

San Antonio Cocktail Conference 2018 (January 10 – 14): San Antonio Cocktail Conference is back for its seventh year with exciting new events and friendly familiar favorites. Guests can look forward to new events like Cocktails Under the Sea on Saturday, January 13 at La Villita Assembly Hall, and the Tasting Suites, now taking place at the beautiful and historic St. Anthony Hotel, also home to Friday night’s Waldorf on the Prairie.

Recent Restaurant Openings:

Boss Bagel and Coffee (August 2017): CIA (Culinary Institute of America) alums Brannon and Christie Soileau opened this specialty bagel shop where bagels are a hybrid of Montreal and New York bagel-making techniques—making their own dough, hand-rolling, boiling in honey water, and baking in a Wood Stone brand oven.

Range (September 2017): The newest restaurant from Chef Jason Dady is a modern American chophouse showcasing the bounty of the Texas Hill Country.

Nonna Osteria (November 2017): The historic Fairmount Hotel debuted its Italian restaurant, Nonna Osteria, in November 2017. The restaurant is led by chef Luca Della Casa and features classic items like pasta bolognese and margherita pizza as well as more progressive dishes like octopus, wild boar and fritters with salt cod.

Burgerteca (December 2017): Developed by renowned Chef Johnny Hernandez, Burgerteca is a never-done-before burger concept that offers custom-made burgers with ingredients and flavors distinct to traditional Mexican food.

Upcoming openings:

Maverick Whiskey (Spring 2018): This brand new specialty bar will feature spirits handmade in San Antonio with limestone purified aquifer water and aged Texas-made Oak barrels in the tradition of the original Alamo Whiskey™ from 1836. Located at the corner of the original Maverick Homestead and steps from The Alamo, Maverick Whiskey will be housed in the restored Historic Lockwood Bank Building (1918) and will feature a one-of-a-kind distillery, tasting saloon, and gathering space that honors the Alamo’s heroes and the rich history of San Antonio’s early settlers.

Villa Rica (early 2018): A brand-new restaurant concept from locally renowned Chef Johnny Hernandez that will open soon in San Antonio’s Riverwalk Mission Reach. The menu will feature fresh Mexican seafood dishes, including coastal inspired tacos and tostadas, all prepared from non-GMO, stone-ground corn. Latin-inspired cocktails will round out the offerings.

FESTIVALS + ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS:

Botanica Music and Arts Festival (March 3 – 4): 2018 will mark the first of the annual Botánica Music & Arts Festival. Featured musical acts include Major Lazer, Logic, Deftones, Alessia Cara, and many more. More than 40 performers will be showcased at the two-day festival at La Cantera in the Six Flags Fiesta Texas parking lot.

NCAA Final Four Weekend (March 31, April 2): The Final Four is returning to San Antonio in 2018 during the city’s 300th anniversary celebration, which will include a three-day NCAA March Madness Music Festival that will be held in San Antonio’s Hemisfair Park beneath the Tower of the Americas. Past performers at the music festival include Aerosmith, Maroon 5, Pitbull, Bruce Springsteen, The Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, Fergie, and Rihanna.

Fiesta (April 19 – 29): April is host to one of the most popular festivals in the Alamo City, when the streets of San Antonio are filled with music, confetti, and fun for Fiesta. Fiesta is one of the nation’s premier festivals with an economic impact of more than $340 million for the city. The week-long festival has grown into a celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures with events, concerts, parades, and more.

Maverick Music Festival (April, 2018 dates TBA): San Antonio’s only locally-grown music festival, Maverick Music Festival, will be returning for its sixth year in 2018. Past performances include Bastille, Carla Morrison, The Naked and Famous, De La Soul, and more.

Tricentennial Commemorative Week (May 1 – 6): The joy and pride of San Antonio will vividly come to life during the Tricentennial Commemorative Week. Six solid days will be filled with educational, artistic, and entertaining events that showcase the collective essence of San Antonio.

Mala Luna (October, 2018 date TBA): Mala Luna music festival will expand to its third year in 2018. The two-day hip hop and electronic dance music (EDM) festival combines national headlining music performers with homegrown musicians, artists, and merchants for an exciting cultural experience.

Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival (November, 2018 dates TBA): A free, two-day art, music, and performance festival, Luminaria brings together an inspiring mix of local and international talent of multiple art disciplines to exemplify San Antonio’s more than 300-year history of a being a crossroads between diverse cultures.

Viva Hemisfair! (April 6 – 8): A three-phase renovation project will enhance the downtown San Antonio experience by bringing additional open park space, activities, restaurants, and more to Hemisfair Park, the home of the 1968 World’s Fair. The Viva Hemisfair event on April 6-8, 2018, will mark 50 years to the date since the grand opening of the 1968 World’s Fair. For three days, the district will be filled with cultural zones, music performances, public art, historical exhibits, and throwbacks to the 1968 Fair. For more information, visit www.hemisfair.org.

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS

Witte Museum Transformation (March 2017 – Now Open): The Witte Museum recently debuted its once-in-a-century transformation, bringing more than 170-thousand square feet of renovated and expanded exhibition space to the banks of the San Antonio River.

Botanical Garden Major Expansion (October 2017 – Now Open): The 33-acre San Antonio Botanical Garden has added eight acres that will bring dramatic new opportunities for guests to explore and connect with nature and discover the value of plants, water, freshly grown food, and the outdoors. Major additions include a discovery complex, culinary garden and outdoor kitchen, family adventure garden, and more.

San Antonio Museum of Art (February 16 – May 13, 2018): In 2018, the San Antonio Museum of Art will present San Antonio 1718: Art from Viceregal Mexico, which tells the story of the city’s first century through more than one hundred landscapes, portraits, narrative paintings, sculptures, and devotional and decorative objects.

The DoSeum: Set on a 5.5-acre site on Broadway Street in the city’s Broadway Reach district, The DoSeum is a fun and fascinating place where kids can create, make, build, invent, discover, think, dream, and do.

FAMILY FUN

Morgan’s Inspiration Island: On June 2017, San Antonio welcomed Morgan’s Inspiration Island, the world’s first ultra-accessible splash park where guests of all ages and abilities can get wet and have fun together. Located next to Morgan’s Wonderland in what once was a rock quarry, Morgan’s Inspiration Island features five major tropically-themed splash pads, the River Boat Adventure ride and support facilities such as the Wheelchair Valet, where guests can transfer out of their battery-powered wheelchairs into waterproof wheelchairs for maximum aquatic fun. In October, the park was honored with the Leading Edge Award from the World Waterpark Association (WWA).

New Attractions and Events at SeaWorld & Aquatica: A Sesame Street parade, a waterslide, a summer celebration, and a beer festival are among the new experiences coming to SeaWorld and Aquatica San Antonio in 2018. SeaWorld will also expand its existing event offerings, packing in more dates and a lot more fun for 2018, including a Wild Days celebration, the Seven Seas Food & Wine Festival, Howl-O-Scream, Christmas Celebration, and more.

Sea Life Aquarium & LEGOLAND Discovery Center: Two premier family attractions, SEA LIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Center, are scheduled to open in the Shops at Rivercenter in 2018. SEA LIFE is the world’s biggest aquarium brand and highlights spectacular displays of diverse marine life. LEGOLAND Discovery Center will be the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground and will offer a range of themed LEGO play areas, creative workshops with LEGO Master Model Builders, exciting LEGO-themed rides, party rooms for birthdays and other celebrations, as well as the popular MINILAND exhibit which will reflect the buildings and skyline of San Antonio.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas: The world’s first single-rail coaster will premiere at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2018 as the park completes its DC Super Hero Trilogy of Rides with the first-ever Wonder Woman-themed coaster.

To book hotel and vacation packages or for additional information on events in San Antonio throughout 2018, go to VisitSanAntonio.com/300.

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About Visit San Antonio:
Visit San Antonio is a 501(c)6, and serves as the sales and marketing arm of San Antonio as a leading leisure and meetings destination. San Antonio welcomes 20.9 million overnight leisure visitors annually. Hospitality is one of the top five industries in the city, contributing $13.6 billion into the local economy and employing more than 130,000. More information about Visit San Antonio can be found at visitsanantonio.com.

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Buddy Valastro and Famiglia Get Bigger in Texas

December 19, 2017

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Carlo’s Bakery, subject of the hit TLC series Cake Boss, will open a new location at The Shops at La Cantera in San Antonio, TX in the early spring of 2018. With three booming locations in the lone star state, New York Times best-selling author and owner of Carlo’s Bakery, Buddy Valastro, and his lively famiglia will introduce their fourth bakery in Texas.

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“Texas has become a home away from home for me and the famiglia these past couple of years,” admits Valastro, renowned baker and chef. “Honestly, that southern hospitality gets us every time. We feel welcomed with open arms, so finally laying down some roots in San Antonio is something we’ve been looking forward to for some time now. I’m so happy we’re going to open our doors there and we are so excited to really bring a slice of Hoboken to the wonderful people of San Antonio. What you get in Hoboken is exactly what you’re going to get in San Antonio – we wouldn’t have it any other way.”

The 1,892 square foot Carlo’s Bakery will offer the brand’s full menu of signature treats, including the famous cannoli, lobster tail, cupcakes and more. The San Antonio location will also produce impressive, over-the-top custom cakes for all occasions as featured on Cake Boss.

The grand opening of Carlo’s Bakery at The Shops at La Cantera in San Antonio, Texas is slated to take place in the early spring of 2018. Buddy Valastro and his family will host the brand’s traditional ribbon cutting ceremony. The bakery will open for business immediately following the ceremony with meet and greet opportunities available to patrons. For the first time, the brand will be offering exclusive VIP packages to the grand opening experience via their social media pages in January and February. Carlo’s Bakery in San Antonio is located at The Shops at La Cantera at 15900 La Cantera Pkwy, Suite 6698, San Antonio, TX 78256. Buddy Valastro will also bring his Italian restaurant concept, Buddy V’s, to The Shops at La Cantera.

ABOUT CARLO’S BAKERY
Established in 1910, Carlo’s Bakery was catapulted from a Hoboken, NJ-based neighborhood bakery to a household name through the public’s fascination with the over-the-top cakes produced by master baker Buddy Valastro and success of TLC’s hit series, Cake Boss, and subsequent spinoff Next Great Baker. Garnering attention from a variety of media outlets including Brides, Rachael Ray Show, Huffington Post and Good Morning America, Carlo’s Bakery has existing locations in Hoboken, Marlton, Morristown, Red Bank, Ridgewood, Wayne, and Westfield, NJ; Las Vegas, NV; Dallas, Frisco, and, The Woodlands, TX; Uncasville, CT; Orlando, FL; Atlanta, GA; Bethlehem, and Philadelphia, PA; Santa Monica, CA; Bloomington, MN (Mall of America®); New York, and Westbury, NY; and, São Paulo, Brazil. Follow Carlo’s Bakery on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest updates from the brand. For more information, please visit www.carlosbakery.com.

Contact: Nicole Valdes
[email protected]
201-448-8402

SOURCE Carlo’s Bakery

Match Group and Univision Communications Inc. Launch New Free Dating App for Latino Singles, Chispa

December 19, 2017

DALLAS, Dec. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Match Group (MTCH) and Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) announced today the launch of Chispa, the new dating app to match, chat and meet Latino singles. The two companies have come together to launch the free dating app now available nationwide through the Google Play and iOS app stores.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8240851-match-univision-chispa-latino-dating-app

According to the U.S. Census, of the 57 million U.S. Hispanics, approximately 13 million are single, unmarried or not in a relationship.

“We pride ourselves in providing our members with access to a network where they can find commonality and build relationships,” said Bryan Jewell, GM of Match Affinity. “We are delighted to help create a place where Latinos can create new connections.”

As the leading media company serving Hispanic America, UCI’s strategic insights and expert knowledge informed the app, designed for the diverse, bilingual community to make it easy for single Latinos to meet. Univision is leveraging its multiplatform assets across its portfolio to introduce the new dating app.

“No other company knows Hispanic consumers the way UCI does and no other company knows more about connecting in the 21st century than the Match Group; together we’ve been able to introduce a product that serves highly connected, tech-savvy Hispanic young people in a culturally relevant and fun way,” said John Buergler, senior vice president, Growth Initiatives, Univision Local Media.

The Chispa dating app will incorporate an easy-to-use, swipe functionality giving users a simple way to connect with potential matches that peak their interest. Chispa members will be able to create a profile, personalize their story, and share their interests and background. The app also allows for Facebook and SMS sign on for a simple and easy registration process. Chispa will be a new addition to the Match Group family of dating properties specifically focused on Latinos wanting to connect with other Latinos.

To get started, download the free app in the Apple App store and Android Apps on Google Play.

About Chispa
Chispa enables Latinos to create new connections with matches from similar backgrounds. Whether making new friends, having conversations or starting the beginnings of a relationship, our mission is to help ignite thriving connections for Latino singles. Start a conversation today and download the Chispa app on Apple App Store and Google Play.

For more information, visit www.chispa-app.com and follow us @ChispaApp on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Univision Communications Inc.
Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) is the leading media company serving Hispanic America. The Company, a chief content creator in the U.S., includes Univision Network, one of the top networks in the U.S. regardless of language and the most-watched Spanish-language broadcast television network in the country, available in approximately 90% of U.S. Hispanic television households; UniMás, a leading Spanish-language broadcast television network available in approximately 84% of U.S. Hispanic television households; Univision Cable Networks, including Galavisión, the most-watched U.S. Spanish-language entertainment cable network, as well as UDN (Univision Deportes Network), the most-watched U.S. Spanish-language sports cable network, Univision tlnovelas, a 24-hour Spanish-language cable network dedicated to telenovelas, ForoTV, a 24-hour Spanish-language cable network dedicated to international news, and an additional suite of cable offerings – De Película, De Película Clásico, Bandamax, Ritmoson and Telehit; as well as an investment in El Rey Network, a general entertainment English-language cable network; Univision Local Media, which owns and/or operates 61 television stations and 58 radio stations in major U.S. Hispanic markets and Puerto Rico; Univision Now, a direct-to-consumer, on demand and live streaming subscription service; Univision.com, the most-visited Spanish-language website among U.S. Hispanics; and Uforia, a music application featuring multimedia music content. The Company also includes the Fusion Media Group (FMG), a division that serves young, diverse audiences. FMG includes news and lifestyle English-language cable network FUSION TV, and a collection of leading digital brands that span a range of categories: technology (Gizmodo), sports (Deadspin), music (TrackRecord), lifestyle (Lifehacker), modern women’s interests (Jezebel), news and politics (Splinter), African American news and culture (The Root), gaming (Kotaku), and car culture (Jalopnik). FMG also includes the Company’s interest in comedy and news satire brands The Onion, Clickhole and The A.V. Club. Headquartered in New York City, UCI has content creation facilities and sales offices in major cities throughout the United States. For more information, please visit corporate.univision.com.

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Autotrader Reveals Must-Have Automotive Technology For 2018

December 19, 2017

ATLANTA, Dec. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The pace of technological innovation in the automotive industry continues to accelerate, and consumers entering the market today may be surprised at just how sophisticated the world of cars has become. To help car shoppers navigate the bevy of gadgets, features and functionality now available in 2018 model-year vehicles, the expert editors at Autotrader are excited to announce their Must-Have Automotive Technology for 2018, comprising the most interesting and exciting car technology available this year.

“Features that once seemed extravagant, such as autonomous capabilities or using a mobile phone to interact with your vehicle, are now starting to become a core part of the automotive experience,” said Tara Trompeter, managing editor for Autotrader. “Regardless of manufacturer, model or price point, we expect to see many of these leading-edge features spread rapidly throughout the car industry in the near future.”

This year’s advances in safety and convenience should be welcome news for car shoppers. However, with so many new and exciting features, consumers should do their homework to gain a full appreciation for what these features bring to the table – and when it makes sense to take the plunge on a purchase.

Autotrader’s Must-Have Automotive Technology for 2018

App-Driven Car Control
An increasing number of vehicles now come with an app that lets you honk the horn, flash the lights, or even start the car remotely, without being in the proximity of the vehicle. This functionality promises major convenience and a certain freedom – imagine lending a friend your vehicle without worrying about dropping off the keys, or leaving your keys at home on a long vacation and starting your car in the airport parking garage with your phone.

Among the brands that offer these apps, including Ford and Chevrolet, this functionality is usually included at no charge or possibly with a small subscription fee.

Autonomous Driving Advances
After several years in the spotlight, autonomous technology is truly impacting the industry. Tesla has attracted much focus in this area, but other automakers like Cadillac, Nissan and Volvo have similar systems. More systems are coming online soon.

Even if you love driving, it is easy to see how autonomous technology has the potential to transform the less-enjoyable aspects of the automotive experience, such as driving in a crowded city or in bumper-to-bumper holiday traffic on the highway.

Steering Collision Avoidance
Proof that driver-assist technology adoption is increasing comes from a wide variety of active steering systems reaching the market, particularly with ones that can steer you to avoid an accident. Both Volvo and Lexus have recently debuted active steering systems that not only guide you in your lane, but also steer you around potential collisions.

Automatic braking systems are already impressive feats of technology, but steering collision avoidance systems go above and beyond by actually taking the wheel to reduce the risk of an accident even further.

All-Encompassing Cameras
In the past, Autotrader’s editorial team heralded the safety benefits of backup cameras and 360-degree cameras that let you see outside the car. But now, cameras are being used for more functions than we ever expected. The latest Honda Odyssey, for instance, has a feature called “CabinWatch” that uses a camera to allow you to check on your passengers.

This feature will go a long way to reducing distracted driving – for instance, by no longer having to turn around to address unruly children – or by eliminating blind spots, as with some Cadillac models.

Digital Gauges
For years now, automakers have been replacing conventional instrument panel gauges such as the speedometer and tachometer with screens, but only in the past year or so has this feature started to reach its true potential. We are especially impressed with Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, which is basically like a second infotainment screen – only, this time, it appears right below your line of sight, meaning you barely have to take your eyes off the road.

These gauge cluster screens will only get more useful and more configurable, giving you far more than the typical readouts like speed, mileage and fuel level.

Better Bluetooth Capabilities
Connecting to in-car Bluetooth has gotten easier and easier over the years, and automakers are reaching new levels in 2018. For instance, the latest Honda Accord now comes with a feature that allows you to simply tap your (Android) phone to a spot on the dashboard and instantly connect. With this new feature, it becomes easier than ever to put your phone away and focus on driving.

Wireless Charging
A growing number of vehicles are adding wireless charging pads to their center consoles and interiors. This means you can just hop in a car, put your phone on the wireless charging pad and let the phone charge as you drive.

These devices tend to be inexpensive, and they are often included with higher trim levels of certain vehicles – especially with Toyota models – but increasingly the technology is being seen on a number of models from multiple brands.

For more details and information about Autotrader’s Must-Have Automotive Technology for 2018, please visit https://www.autotrader.com/best-cars/must-have-automotive-technology-for-2018-271214.

For more information and news from Autotrader, visit press.autotrader.com, follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Autotrader_com (or @Autotrader_com), Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/autotrader_com/ (or @autotrader_com), like our page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/autotrader/, add us on Snapchat (@Autotrader_com), and get updates at Google+ at https://plus.google.com/+Autotrader.

About Autotrader
Autotrader is the most visited third-party car shopping site, with the most engaged audience of in-market shoppers. As the foremost authority on automotive consumer insights and expert in online and mobile marketing, Autotrader makes the car shopping experience easy and fun for today’s empowered consumer looking to find or sell the perfect new, used or Certified Pre-Owned car. Using technology, shopper insights and local market guidance, Autotrader’s comprehensive marketing solutions guide dealers to personalized digital marketing strategies that grow brand, drive traffic and connect the online and in-store shopping experience.

Autotrader is a Cox Automotive™ brand. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. For more information, please visit http://press.autotrader.com.

About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. is transforming the way the world buys, sells and owns cars with industry-leading digital marketing, financial, retail and wholesale solutions for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and the overall automotive ecosystem worldwide. Committed to open choice and dedicated to strong partnerships, the Cox Automotive family includes Autotrader^®, Dealer.com^®, Dealertrack^®, Kelley Blue Book^®, Manheim^®, NextGear Capital^®, vAuto^®, Xtime^® and a host of other brands. The global company has 34,000-plus team members in more than 200 locations and is partner to more than 40,000 auto dealers, as well as most major automobile manufacturers, while engaging U.S. consumer car buyers with the most recognized media brands in the industry. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., an Atlanta-based company with revenues exceeding $20 billion and approximately 60,000 employees. Cox Enterprises’ other major operating subsidiaries include Cox Communications and Cox Media Group. For more information about Cox Automotive, visit www.coxautoinc.com/.

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The California Milk Processor Board Celebrates El Día de los Reyes Magos with Los Angeles’ Largest-Ever “Rosca de Reyes”

December 18, 2017

Rosca de reyes served with milk and hot beverages such as Porto's Dulce de Leche latte and hot chocolate. Photo credit: Porto's Bakery

SAN CLEMENTE, California, Dec. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honoring one of the most cherished holiday traditions in the Latino community, the California Milk Processor Board – creators of the iconic got milk? and Toma Leche campaigns – will unveil on Jan. 5, 2018 Los Angeles’ largest-ever Rosca de Reyes, traditionally enjoyed on “Three Kings Day.” The rosca, a ring-shaped sweet bread adorned with dried and candied fruits, will be created specially for the occasion by Porto’s Bakery and Cafe, and decorated, cut and served by Porto’s Bakery and other Los Angeles’ leading Latino panaderías (bakeries), each of which will contribute a special milk beverage created just for the occasion.

Measuring 24 feet x 2.5 feet, the rosca could compete for a place in the record books as Los Angeles’ largest-ever Rosca de Reyes. The general public is invited to come join the celebration and enjoy a free sample of rosca paired with special milk-based beverages at Porto’s Bakery in Downey, located at 8233 Firestone Blvd., from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Fri., Jan. 5. Porto’s Bakery will serve a special hot chocolate and dulce de leche latte, El Pavo and La Mascota Bakeries will offer its Mexican-style hot chocolate called champurrado and Homegirl Cafe will offer a strawberry jam milk-based drink.

Adding to the festivities, attendees will take pictures with the largest-ever rosca, guess its dimensions, and look to find small trinkets hidden inside for a chance to win exciting toys and prizes. An arts and crafts area will be open for children to create their own carta a los reyes. Attending non-profits serving the communities, including Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) and Homegirl Cafe, will receive a $4,000 donation from the California Milk Processor Board.

“We are proud to keep this much loved holiday tradition alive in our community,” said Betty Porto, Porto’s Bakery and Cafe vice-president of community relations, creators of the rosca. “Celebrating these traditions together with family and friends is what keeps our communities connected to each other and thriving.”

Leading Hispanic specialty panaderías across California will also join the celebrations on Sat., Jan. 6 with free rosca and milk beverage pairings:

Porto’s Bakery locations in both Buena Park, 7640 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620, and Glendale, 315 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Pink Elephant Bakery, 415 King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Su Pan Bakery, 5006 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Saavedra’s Bakery, 3767 N Hughes Ave, Fresno, CA 93705, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

“The California Milk Processor Board knows the value and importance we as Californians place on our roots and traditional values,” added Steve James, executive director. “We’re pleased that milk continues to have a feature place at the table during these special occasions and year-round. After all, the holidays are better when celebrated with a sweet treat and a glass of milk.”

Rosca de Reyes is part of a Hispanic holiday tradition celebrated on Jan. 6, “Three Kings Day,” when families gather to celebrate the occasion of the three wise men visiting baby Jesus and showering him with gifts. The tradition includes leaving a shoe to fill with gifts, grass and water for the camels the day before “Three Kings Day” and enjoying a hot drink with a slice of fruitcake called Rosca de Reyes or “King’s Cake.”

To find the milk beverage recipes and more information on the activities, visit: www.gotmilk.com and follow “got milk?” via social media on Facebook @gotmilk, Twitter @gotmilk and Instagram @officialgotmilk. For more information in Spanish visit: www.tomaleche.com and follow Toma Leche via social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @tomaleche.

About the CMPB
The California Milk Processor Board was established in 1993 to make milk more competitive and increase milk consumption in California. Awareness of “got milk?” is over 90% nationally and it is considered one of the most important and successful campaigns in history. The “got milk?” trademark is a federally registered trademark and service mark that was licensed by the National Dairy Board in 1995 for use in its advertising, including their long-running “Milk Mustache” campaign. The CMPB’s Spanish-language campaign began in 1994 using the tagline “Familia, Amor y Leche” (Family, Love and Milk). The “toma leche” (Drink Milk) campaign replaced it in 2006 in order to better align the English and Spanish language work. The CMPB is funded by all California milk processors and is an instrumentality of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

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FIBRA Prologis Acquires 290,100 Square Foot Class-A Facility

December 18, 2017

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico, today announced the acquisition of a 290,100 square foot fully occupied Class-A building for a total investment of US$19.1 million, including closing costs.

The property was developed by sponsor Prologis and is in Prologis Park El Puente in the Reynosa market.

“This newly developed facility complements our portfolio in Reynosa, which as of September 30 was 97.8 percent occupied,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Mexico. “The property is leased in dollars to a global logistics service provider. The high design standards and quality of the property, are key differentiators that allow us to attract multinational customers.”

As of September 30, 2017, FIBRA Prologis owned 4.4 million of logistics and distribution space in Reynosa and 34.2 million square feet throughout Mexico.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2017, FIBRA Prologis comprised 194 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 34.2 million square feet (3.2 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

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

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