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FIBRA Prologis Substitutes Trustee

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MEXICO CITY, Dec. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico, today announced that it had completed a trustee substitution, as approved by its Technical Committee and certificate holders earlier this year.

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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Toys to Avoid this Holiday Season

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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Some of the hottest toys this year may not be the best gift for your child. About a quarter of a million children are seen in hospital emergency departments in the U.S. each year due to toy-related injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.1 Nearly half of those injuries were to the head and face, including the eyes. And about 35 percent of toy-related injuries are sustained by children under age 5. That’s why the American Academy of Ophthalmology wants to remind parents and grandparents to take care when choosing gifts for children.

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Common toy-related eye injuries range from a minor scratch to the front surface of the eye (corneal abrasion) to serious, sight-threatening injuries such as traumatic cataract, bleeding inside the eye, retinal detachment, and even permanent vision loss.

Ophthalmologists – physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care – urge people to follow these tips when purchasing toys this holiday.

  • Avoid toys that shoot objects. This includes slingshots, dart guns, pellet guns, arrows, slingshots, and water balloon launchers. Closely supervise any child playing with such toys. A clinical study published this year reports that three patients were injured by seemingly soft Nerf gun darts. All three patients experienced pain and blurred vision that took days or weeks to go away.
  • Avoid drones with spinning rotors. A Spider-Man-themed drone offered this holiday to children age 12 and up has spinning rotor blades that move at high speed, posing a danger to eyes, fingers, and hair.
  • High-powered laser pointers can cause permanent vision loss. Though technically not a toy, some children use them to play “laser tag” or “flashlight tag.” Recent reports show that high-powered lasers (between 1500 and 6000 milliwatts) can cause permanent eye damage in children. One study documented 150 cases of young people in the United Kingdom who suffered eye damage.
  • Avoid toy swords, sabers or wands. Enough said, right?
  • Read labels for age recommendations before you buy. To select appropriate gifts suited for a child’s age, look for and follow the age recommendations and instructions about proper assembly, use, and supervision.

“It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt,” said Jane C. Edmond, a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.” These recommendations ensure our loved ones avoid preventable eye damage and have healthy vision for years to come.”

If someone you know experiences an eye injury, seek immediate medical attention from an ophthalmologist. For more information on toy safety or other eye conditions and diseases, visit the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeSmart® website.

About the American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Our EyeSmart® program provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health. For more information, visit aao.org.

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Reality Mini-Series Chronicling the Lives of Blended Mexican-American Millionaire Family Debuts on YouTube

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The Cast (from left to right): Thomas Henry Jr., Thomas J. Henry, Azteca Henry, Maya Henry, Teresa Crawford

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Meet Los Henrys, a blended Mexican-American family from San Antonio, Texas. Their mini-series reality show, “Hangin with Los Henrys” debuted on YouTube on December 13, 2017. The show centers around Thomas “Tom” and Azteca Henry and their two children, Thomas Jr. and model/actress Maya Henry. Also featured is “Abuelita,” Teresa Crawford, who lives with the family in their San Antonio mansion.

The Cast (from left to right): Thomas Henry Jr., Thomas J. Henry, Azteca Henry, Maya Henry, Teresa Crawford

Follow Los Henrys as they try to top the $6 million Quinceanera they threw for daughter Maya last year with a multimillion dollar 18th birthday party for son Thomas. Watch the ups and downs of big budget party planning with this fun-loving family, headed by patriarch and high-powered attorney Thomas J. Henry. Season One was shot on location in San Antonio, Houston, and Corpus Christi, Texas, Los Angeles, California, and Monterrey, Mexico.

The first two webisodes of the mini-series debuted on Youtube on December 13, 2017. The final episodes of Season One, chronicling the party itself, including exclusive footage of J Balvin, Migos, and Diplo performances, will debut in late December.

YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJPMW75qM3sQL6SMy7p2WjIwqKkHwzOzd

About the Henry Family:
The Henrys are a wealthy blended Mexican-American family from San Antonio, Texas. The family, headed by patriarch and high-powered attorney Thomas J. Henry, is known for throwing elaborate, star-studded bashes. In 2016, the $6 million Quinceañera they threw for their daughter, actress/model Maya Henry, was a viral sensation which led to appearances on the Steve Harvey Show and Inside Edition. The Henrys also sponsored the 2016 Apollo in the Hamptons event at Ron Perelman’s home, the 2017 Republic Records Grammy afterparty, and the 2017 Maxim Super Bowl party.

Maya Henry is a model/actress. Her upcoming film, Carte Blanche, co-starring Dylan Sprouse, Suki Waterhouse, and Jack Kilmer, is due out next year. Last year, she appeared alongside Joe Jonas in DNCE’s hit music video “Kissing Strangers.”

Thomas J. Henry is an attorney and philanthropist from Texas. He is the founder of Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys, a national personal injury firm. He has been featured in Newsweek Magazine, Parenting Magazine, Forbes, and Fortune for the record-breaking multi-million-dollar awards hard-won for his clients.

Contact: Lawlor Media Group, Norah Lawlor, 212-967-6900

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Telemundo To End 2017 As The #1 Spanish-Language Network Season-To-Date In Monday-Friday 8-11pm Primetime Among Adults 18-49, 18-34 And Total Viewers

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MIAMI, Dec. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Following a historic win for the 2016-2017 broadcast season, Telemundois pacing to end the year as the #1 Spanish-language network season-to-date in Monday-Friday 8-11 p.m. primetime among adults 18-49 (868,000), adults 18-34 (395,000) and total viewers (1.69 million), according to Nielsen. This marks the second consecutive year Telemundo ranks as the #1 Spanish-language network in the fourth quarter among adults 18-49 and adults 18-34. Fueled by the success of its Super Series™ franchise and innovative drama series, the network is outperforming Univision by +21% among adults 18-49 (718,000), +20% among adults 18-34 (329,000) and +2% among total viewers (1.65 million), and is more than doubling Unimas’ performance by +197% among adults 18-49 (292,000), +253% among adults 18-34 (112,000) and +136% among total viewers (713,000). Telemundo’s “El Señor de los Cielos” Season 5, “Sin Senos Si Hay Paraiso” Season 2 and “Señora Acero, La Coyote” Season 4 ranked as the top three regularly scheduled Spanish-language broadcast programs season-to-date among adults 18-49 and adults 18-34, while “El Señor de los Cielos” Season 5, “Sin Senos Si Hay Paraiso” Season 2 ranked as the top two among total viewers in Monday-Friday 8-11 p.m. primetime.

Season-to-date, Telemundo ranks as the #5 broadcast network among adults 18-34, regardless of language, and #6 among adults 18-49, behind The CW. The network also outperformed every general entertainment cable network in both demos. In addition, the network has delivered the largest composition of adults 18-34 (23%) season-to-date among all broadcast networks, regardless of language during Monday-Friday 8-11 p.m. primetime.

For the seventh consecutive year, Telemundo has ranked as the #1 Hispanic VOD network and #1 in transactions for every month of 2017-to-date, according to comScore. The Telemundo Novelas app generated 119 million video views in 2017-to-date, up 76% year-over-year.

Telemundo has over 94 million fans and followers across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube, up 28% year-over-year and its social accounts generated over 3.6 billion global native video views, up 80% year-over-year. In addition, Telemundo’s YouTube channels generated 2.8 billion global video views, up 53% year-over-year. Telemundo was also consistently one of the top 5 TV networks on Facebook, regardless of language for engagement on Facebook, according to Shareablee.

Highlights for the season include:

Monday-Friday primetime

  • “Jenni Rivera: Mariposa de Barrio,” the bio-musical series based on the life of Regional Mexican superstar Jenni Rivera, ranked as the #1 Spanish-language program at 8 p.m. among adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and total viewers during its run in the fourth quarter of 2017.
                
  • The second season of Telemundo’s hit primetime series “Sin Senos Sí Hay Paraíso” was the #1 Spanish-language program at 9 p.m. among adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and total viewers in the fourth quarter of 2017.
             
  • Telemundo’s record-breaking, innovative Super Series™ “El Señor de los Cielos” Season 5 and “Señora Acero, La Coyote” Season 4 at 10 p.m. were the #1 Spanish-language programs among adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and total viewers this quarter.

Specials

  • The simulcast of the 2017 “Latin American Music Awards” on Telemundo and Universo delivered the show’s best performance ever among adults 18-49 with 1,183,000 and averaged 2,319,000 total viewers.

Sports

  • “Titulares y Más” (TYM,) Telemundo Deportes’ nightly sports and entertainment show, ranked as the # 1 regularly scheduled sports news and commentary show in Spanish-language television among adults 18-49 (281,000) and total viewers (509,000).
            
  • “Boxeo Telemundo Ford,” the #1 Spanish-language boxing program in the U.S, had its highest fourth quarter ever among adults 18-49 (227,000) and total viewers (480,000).
           
  • Telemundo was the #1 destination for the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia regardless of language on December 1, which averaged 329,000 total viewers, nearly six times more than Fox Sports 1’s broadcast (61,000 total viewers).

Source: Nielsen, M-F 8-11pm strict daypart, Most Current (L+7 available through 11/26/17 as of data pulled 12/12/17), 2017-18 season (9/25/17-12/10/17). A18-34 composition among P2+. Season-to-date program rank based on weighted program averages that ran M-F 8-11pm, excluding sports & specials.  Hourly program rank based on strict daypart for M-F 8-9pm, M-F 9-10pm & M-F 10-11pm (excluding sports & specials).  TYM rank based on regularly scheduled programs (6+ telecasts) with Nielsen type code Sports News and Sports Commentary. Final Draw: Nielsen NPX Live+SD, P2+ (000):  12/1/17  WC draw based on 10a-11a strict daypart Digital: January- November 2016 vs. 2017comScore On Demand Essentials, Adobe Analytics, US only, YouTube Analytics, Global Audience, Shareablee, Global Audience.

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Studios, Telemundo Internacional, Telemundo International Studios, Universo, and a Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 17 owned stations, 55 affiliates and its national feed.  Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico.  Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world’s most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032.  As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as Buzzfeed, Vox, and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world; Telemundo International Studios, a production unit focused on creating high-end short form, scripted formats for international markets; and Universo, the fastest growing Hispanic entertainment cable network, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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Bermudez Medical Group Opens Its Doors at the “Latino” Corner of Fort Lauderdale

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Dec. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In recent days, the community clinic Bermudez Medical Group opened its doors, celebrating the occasion with a fair with giveaways, food, raffles, live music, among other attractions.

The new medical center is located at 2601 Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 33312, in the Santa Barbara Shopping Center.

“The community needs a different service in Broward County,” said the owner of Bermudez Medical Group, Abraham Alonso.

“Our goal is to offer a dynamic, personalized service,” added Alonso in reference to the commitment to take care of patients at the new clinic quickly and offer them good service.

Dr. Lidia R. Bermudez, the clinic’s director, with 25 years of professional experience in geriatric and general medicine, said the fact that “they speak Spanish and provide good service at very competitive prices” makes them different.

Bermudez Medical Group provides specialized services for the elderly, general medicine, complete lab work and podiatry.

A social worker is part of the team and will refer people to the various resources for the community, letting them know the rights and services of government programs available to them.

For medical appointments and more information, please call 754-216-2458 or visit the website: www.bermudezmedical.com

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HAVANA CLUB™ Rum, Distilled in Puerto Rico, Asserts its Heritage with New “Forever Cuban” Campaign

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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HAVANA CLUB™ rum, distilled in Puerto Rico, has officially announced the launch of its new “Forever Cuban” integrated campaign, which tells the story of the brand’s Cuban heritage and declares that though the brand is no longer produced in Cuba, it is, and will forever be, Cuban.

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In advance of the upcoming 59th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution on January 1, the campaign, created by BBDO New York, launched with a powerful 60-second spot video that features Cuban-American actor Raul Esparza, best-known for his roles on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Hannibal, reciting “Island Body,” a poem written exclusively for the campaign by world-renowned Cuban poet Richard Blanco. Through the poem and the spot, HAVANA CLUB rum speaks to its Cuban roots, establishes its authenticity and boldly tells adversaries “Don’t tell us we’re not Cuban.” Written, produced and directed entirely by Cuban exiles in Miami, and available in both English and Spanish, the film culminates with the tagline “Forced from home. Aged in Exile. Forever Cuban.”

In 1960, the revolutionary Cuban government illegally seized without compensation the Arechabala family businesses, including their HAVANA CLUB distillery, and jailed, then forced the family to flee the country in exile. But, they could not steal the Arechabala’s recipe or strip the family of their soul, which is rooted in the craftsmanship of their product and solidifies their continued family legacy. The family sought refuge in the U.S., where the recipe was personally transcribed by Ramon Arechabala and given to Bacardi as part of an agreement between the two families. As a result, Bacardí has sold HAVANA CLUB rum exclusively in the U.S. since 1995.

“We recently debuted the ‘Forever Cuban’ campaign to reaffirm our place as the true HAVANA CLUB rum. Pernod Ricard, a French company, continues to partner with the Cuban dictatorship to produce rum under a stolen name. That does not make the Pernod Ricard and Cuban government’s rum brand ‘real,’ or ‘authentic,’ it makes it an imposter,” said Ned Duggan, Vice President of Rums for Bacardi. “Bacardi will continue selling HAVANA CLUB rum using the recipe based on the original, which was created by the Arechabalas in 1934 and is part of their family heritage.”

The ultimate convergence of two Cuban families coming together to continue an iconic brand’s legendary heritage with an authentic product, Bacardi is committed to continuing this legacy, having experienced the same oppression and exile from Cuba. Its authenticity is based on the original recipe, great-taste, craftsmanship, technique and passion since the brand was crafted by the Arechabala’s in 1934. The Arechabala family has entrusted Bacardi with their recipe, and the brand’s goal is to carry on this legacy with the same passion and perseverance that the Arechabala and the Bacardi families are known for, having experienced the same hardship and sharing a common goal.

“My father’s family was exiled by the Cuban regime and their factories seized without warning or compensation,” said Paola Arechabala Consuegra, second-generation Arechabala family member. “After expulsion from their country, my family took our rum recipe – the one that has been in our family for nearly 85 years – and sought refuge in the U.S., a place where their original recipe would be safe from imposters and the Cuban regime. Through our agreement with Bacardi, we found a way to maintain our legacy by having our recipe and brand live on.”

HAVANA CLUB rums are premium, aged rums, distilled and finely crafted in Puerto Rico, comprised of HAVANA CLUB Añejo Blanco and HAVANA CLUB Añejo Clásico.

HAVANA CLUB Añejo Clásico and HAVANA CLUB Añejo Blanco are carefully crafted by the brand’s Maestros de Ron to mirror the original processes and liquid style of the Arechabala family from 1934. To maintain the authenticity and originality of the rum in both taste and bottle design, HAVANA CLUB rum, distilled in Puerto Rico, is based on the Arechabala family recipe and archival bottle design. In homage to the 1934 original, HAVANA CLUB Añejo Clásico is a golden liquid with robust notes of sweet fruits akin to pineapple and apricot, complemented by oaky notes with hints of almond and vanilla, and HAVANA CLUB Añejo Blanco boasts sweet notes reminiscent of tropical fruits and florals.

From the small screen to reality, the “Forever Cuban” campaign encourages consumers who share similar stories of exile to reclaim their heritage and recognize that there is nothing anyone can do to take their identity away through a range of advertising and digital channels, including online video and mass and targeted social (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.). Out-of-home will run in Florida and New York markets in December. Watch the spot video here.

For more information on HAVANA CLUB Rum, distilled in Puerto Rico, and cocktail recipes, visit https://www.therealhavanaclub.com/.

About HAVANA CLUB Rum
HAVANA CLUB rum is based on the original recipe created by the Arechabala family in Cuba in 1934. The recipe was personally transcribed by Ramon Arechabala and given to Bacardi as part of the agreement between the two family companies. In 1995, with the Arechabalas’ agreement, Bacardi re-launched HAVANA CLUB in the United States. HAVANA CLUB is comprised of HAVANA CLUB Añejo Blanco and the newly released HAVANA CLUB Añejo Clásico, two ultra-smooth, premium, aged rums, distilled and finely crafted in Puerto Rico. www.therealhavanaclub.com

The HAVANA CLUB brand is part of the portfolio of Bacardi Limited, headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited.

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Entrepreneur Alberto Marzan Positions OTT Play

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Founder and CEO of Press Media Group and AfroLife, Alberto Marzan is an innovator set to transform the global streaming and OTT marketplace. Recognized throughout his career as an agent for change and strategic growth, in 2015 Marzan’s passion for impact led him to create a destination where consumers of color can call home. Marzan had a vision: to revolutionize the way content aimed at people of color is licensed, distributed and shared on a global scale. Marzan leads with forward-thinking strategy but is propelled by his passion for culture and connectivity—a fire that was ignited in him as a child.

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AfroLife will offer a media destination for consumers of color blending classic, popular, emerging and independent content in early 2018. With the recent success of television shows and movies featuring people color like Hidden Figures, market research showing the strong surge in multicultural consumption of streaming content and the lack of content options specific to this population, the AfroLife platform will include a premium multicultural experience projected to attract strong consumer adoption.

“If you take a holistic view on the OTT space you can see the fragmentation and lack of structure that linear and other verticals in the media space enjoy, we see this and the lack of representation of our community as an opportunity to gain quick traction and create something sustainable. I’m laser focused on building a global corporation not playing entrepreneur; it’s been an interesting journey which I am built for and the company has learned how to be more and more resilient throughout this journey which in hindsight I am forever grateful for. We’ve managed to not only attract strategic relationships with the likes of Google and studios of all sizes but we’re also in the conversation as innovators in the ever changing OTT space,” says Marzan.

“Entrepreneurship at any level poses a number of challenges and it has a way of weeding out those who are not equipped and prepared. In my experience with Alberto, I have seen him navigate this journey while avoiding crippling landmines.  I cannot be more enthusiastic about his launch of AfroLife. The industry, our community and the world needs what AfroLife has to offer,” says Dr. David Porter, Executive Director of Walter Kaitz Foundation, Advisory Board Member at Press Media Group and AfroLife.

About Alberto Marzan
Founder and CEO of Press Media Group and AfroLife, Alberto Marzan is an innovator set to transform the landscape of global streaming and OTT marketplace. Recognized throughout his career as an agent for change and strategic growth, in 2015 Marzan’s passion for impact led him to create a destination where consumers of color can call home. Marzan had a vision: to revolutionize the way content aimed at people of color is licensed, distributed and shared on a global scale. Marzan leads with forward-thinking strategy but is propelled by his passion for culture and connectivity—a fire that was ignited in him as a child. For more information on Alberto Marzan, visit www.albertomarzan.com

About AfroLife
AfroLife offers streaming access to a world of curated African American and Afro-Latino content. Our integrated, streaming media destination is designed to connect the African diaspora through premium content. Using a unique blend of digital streaming, social media and curated storytelling, AfroLife offers classic, popular, emerging and independent content to educate, inform and entertain subscribers. For more information on AfroLife, visit us at www.afrolife.tv.

Contact:
Eshena Roman
Intuition Consulting Firm
Tel: (818) 934-4010
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MG+M Attorney Javier Flores Appointed to the Boston Fair Housing Commission

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BOSTON, Dec. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MG+M attorney Javier Flores has been appointed by Mayor Marty Walsh as a member of the Boston Fair Housing Commission. Javier was sworn in earlier this week at the State House.

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The Fair Housing and Equity department works to prevent discrimination and ensure fair and equitable access to housing opportunities for people living and working in the city of Boston. The Boston Fair Housing Commission, comprised of five members, is responsible for conducting conciliations between complainants and respondents and presiding over hearings on housing discrimination complaints made to the department.

Javier’s appointment is a continuation of his longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion and community involvement. He is currently co-chair of the MG+M Diversity and Inclusion Committee and president of the Hispanic National Bar Association Region I, among other accolades. He will serve two years as a Fair Housing Commissioner for Boston.

About Manion Gaynor & Manning LLP
Manion Gaynor & Manning LLP (MG+M) is a national litigation firm with deep expertise in a wide range of practice areas. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value. Find out more at www.mgmlaw.com.

CONTACT: Billie Jean Potter, Director of Marketing, [email protected], (617) 670-8431

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Cal/OSHA Cites Three Contractors More Than $145,000 for Oakland Structure Collapse

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OAKLAND, California, Dec. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA has cited three contractors $147,315 for safety violations after investigating the collapse of a temporary mold (formwork) and vertical shoring at an Oakland construction site that sent 13 workers to the hospital.

On May 26, workers at 3039 Broadway, a 435-unit mixed-use project, were pouring concrete into elevated formwork when the shoring system supporting the formwork collapsed. The workers fell some 20 feet along with freshly poured concrete, reinforcing steel, timber framework, and tools and equipment. One worker’s injuries required surgery.

“Significant safety lapses caused injuries that could have been much worse if the workers hadn’t landed in freshly poured concrete,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “Employers must identify, evaluate and correct unsafe working conditions and follow all requirements to prevent employee injuries and illnesses.”

Cal/OSHA’s investigation found that the formwork and vertical shoring system that collapsed were not properly designed, installed or inspected. Cal/OSHA issued serious and serious accident-related citations to subcontractors Largo Concrete, Inc. and N.M.N. Construction, Inc. for $73,365 and $70,320, respectively, for failure to ensure that the formwork and vertical shoring were designed to safely withstand all intended loads, failure to have calculations and drawings approved by a California registered civil engineer as required for vertical shoring over 14 feet tall, and failure to ensure the shoring supports were erected on a level and stable base. General citations were issued to general contractor Johnstone Moyer, Inc. for $3,630 in proposed penalties.

Cal/OSHA addresses safety requirements for concrete construction and vertical shoring in its Cal/OSHA Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry.

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). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

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

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.

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