World’s first ultra-accessible splash park to open in San Antonio in time for summer vacations

May 22, 2017

SAN ANTONIO, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Families of all abilities can take a short trip to big adventure in San Antonio this summer. Hailed as one of the nation’s top family destinations, San Antonio is more alluring than ever with the debut of the world’s first ultra-accessible splash park, new water coasters, a colossal dinosaur gallery and more.

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Historic and cutting edge attractions make this Texas gem an ideal getaway for every member of the family. Travelers can enjoy archaeological wonders with the World-Heritage-designated San Antonio missions; test their courage with adrenaline pumping rides at theme and water parks; and stroll along the extended River Walk that meanders into neighborhoods, downtown and cultural and historic districts.

Here is a sampling of what’s new for summer family travel in San Antonio:

Morgan’s Inspiration Island, the world’s first ultra-accessible splash park
Excitement is peaking at the chance to enjoy the world’s first ultra-accessible splash park, Morgan’s Inspiration Island. Opening in time for summer vacation, Morgan’s Inspiration Island will be a magical destination that inspires people with special needs to do things previously thought impossible such as a river boat adventure ride with twists and turns through a jungle where bird and animal sounds fill the air. The experience continues with five water play areas offering a variety of splash elements like raintrees, falls, pools, geysers, jets, water cannons and tipping buckets.

SeaWorld San Antonio unveils Wave Breaker™: The Rescue Coaster
Wildlife enthusiasts can see if they have what it takes to race into action with SeaWorld’s animal rescue team on Wave Breaker™, a one-of-a kind coaster inspired by the award-winning Sea Rescue® program. Designed exclusively for SeaWorld San Antonio, Wave Breaker™ replicates the adrenaline rush of a watercraft rescue mission. It’s more thrilling than a jet ski as riders hurdle 60 feet in the air over SeaWorld’s lake.

Six Flag Fiesta Texas celebrates 25 years with world’s largest rocket blast water coaster
Six Flags Fiesta Texas, an adventure park themed around the distinct culture of Texas, is celebrating its 25^th anniversary with world’s largest rocket blast water coaster. Adrenaline junkies can get ready to ride the power of a storm with Thunder Rapids, a three-story, 942-foot-long roller coaster and water slide in one with lightning-fast uphill speeds and adrenaline-pumping drops. It’s located in White Water Bay, Fiesta Texas’ free water park (included with admission).

Witte Museum welcomes $100 million in renovations to include new Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery
Hailed as an oasis where nature, science and culture meet, the Witte Museum just unveiled $100 million in renovations. One of the most notable additions is the new Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery. Adventurers can follow the large carnivorous Acrocanthosaurus as it leaves tracks along ancient Texas shorelines; explore predator and prey as a mosasaur hunts for dinner in the ancient seas; and behold the massive skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex. In the new Dino Lab, Witte guests will discover what fossils uncover about the era when dinosaurs roamed Texas, compare the jaws and teeth of meat eaters with those of plant eaters, learn what ancient footprints say about dinosaur behavior and examine links between dinosaurs and modern-day birds.

Majestic San Antonio Botanical Garden expands its scenic landscape
The 33-acre San Antonio Botanical Garden is adding eight acres that will bring dramatic new opportunities for guests to explore nature and discover the value of plants, water, freshly grown food, and the outdoors. Major additions include a Welcome & Discovery Complex, Culinary Garden and Outdoor Kitchen, Family Adventure Garden and more. It’s an ideal way for San Antonio visitors to connect with the beauty of the city’s rich landscape.

While in town, travelers can stop by the Visitor Information Center across from the Alamo to grab a map, get more ideas on what to explore and have San Antonio questions answered. Getaway packages, discounts and more information can be found at visitsanantonio.com.

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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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Sebastian Eriksson Captures First Global Rallycross Series Victory For Honda

May 22, 2017

Eriksson and team celebrate hard-fought win in Louisville

– Takes First in Photo-Finish Louisville Final

– Olsbergs MSE Finds Speed and Consistency In Tough Conditions

– Honda Tied For First Place In Manufacturers’ Championship

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, May 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sebastian Eriksson and his No. 93 Honda Red Bull Olsbergs MSE Civic commanded the attention of the entire Red Bull Global Rallycross field on Sunday afternoon. With aggression and poise, he scored Honda’s first-ever Global Rallycross victory in one of the closest finishes in series history.

Eriksson led his teammates, Mitchell deJong and Oliver Eriksson (no relation) with a fourth-place qualifying result. The 24-year-old Swedish veteran and his Olsbergs MSE (OMSE) crew then handled the adversity of poor early-round heat results to record a second-place finish in the second semifinal, a strong showing which put him on the inside of the second row.

Before the 10-car final began, a rain shower soaked the .699-mile course, making conditions optimal for Eriksson and the Honda-powered team. The third-year Supercar driver had excelled in similar conditions in his last podium finish in Seattle last season.

At the start, Eriksson entered the first turn in third place. When the frontrunners made contact in the first dirt corner, Eriksson shot to the lead over the 70-foot dirt jump. He went door-to-door with Tanner Foust in the Volkswagen into the first corner, and took the lead heading back into the difficult dirt section and the Joker Lap on Lap Two. The Swede lost the lead momentarily, but maintained his consistency and aggression.

As series veterans Steve Arpin and Foust were fighting for the top spot on the slick circuit, Eriksson caught the leaders and moved into first place. He would maintain his slim lead over second-place Arpin for the final five laps. On the last lap, both competitors would fight for the apex into the final hairpin corner. Arpin pushed Eriksson wide, but the 600 horsepower Honda Civic Coupe, with 630 pound-feet of torque, maintained enough traction on the exit of the corner to edge the Canadian heading to the finish line.

The 0.071 second photo-finish secured Honda its first win in Red Bull GRC competition and the second win of Eriksson’s career.

Teammates deJong and O. Eriksson finished fifth and seventh, respectively, and maintained their position as the highest-ranked rookies in Red Bull GRC. The 19-year-old deJong, claimed the manufacturer’s 13^th top-five finish.

Honda is now tied for the lead in the season-long manufacturers’ championship, and the team will look to build on its early-season success as the series heads to the East Coast for the first doubleheader event of the year. Rounds 3 and 4 will be contested at the historic Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park in Thompson, CT. Coverage can be seen live on NBC beginning on Saturday, June 3^rd, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

Andreas Eriksson (OMSE, CEO and Team Principal) on the first-place result: “This was a long time coming and I’m so glad we achieved this result. I don’t just look back at the beginning of this weekend. I look back to when we first confirmed that we were going to race the Honda Civic Coupe. We’ve had so much adversity and so many small successes and we all knew the only way the team would be satisfied would be to win. Today, we did that, and now we must keep winning. Not only is our team’s tradition built on winning and championship results, but so is Honda and Red Bull. I want to thank Red Bull, Honda, Bluebeam and all-of our partners for their support throughout our time together. Now, we get to move forward and build on this result in New England.”

Sebastian Eriksson (No. 93 Honda Red Bull OMSE Civic) on the manufacturer’s first victory in Red Bull GRC: “This was a great result. It was one of the hardest fought finals I’ve ever been a part of. We’ve worked over a year and a half for this moment, to be standing on the top-step of the podium. Now, we need to work even harder to stay on top.”

Mitchell deJong (No. 24 Honda Red Bull OMSE Civic) started 7^th, finished 5^th: “Although I didn’t win, I’m so happy for the team and for Sebastian. He’s worked so hard, and for him to bring the win home is awesome. We battled hard in the final, and now we can just build upon our data and my experience as we head to Thompson, Connecticut. I can’t thank Red Bull, Honda, Bluebeam, Bell Helmets, Motegi Racing and Project Cars 2 for being along for the ride. We’ll be back and better than ever in two weeks!”

Oliver Eriksson (No. 16 Honda Red Bull OMSE Civic): “First of all, congratulations to Honda OMSE, and great job by Sebastian! I couldn’t be more proud of the team. Unfortunately, I finished in sixth after a couple tough breaks. We hit a lot of traffic in the first three corners, but we kept fighting and worked our way back to sixth, so it was just what we needed. I couldn’t be more proud of the guys. I want to extend my thanks to Red Bull, Honda, Bluebeam, Bell Helmets, Motegi Racing and Project Cars 2 for their support.”

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Celebrated International Soccer Coach Patrice Carteron Joins Phoenix Rising FC as New Head Coach

May 22, 2017

Phoenix_Rising_Football_Club_Patrice_Carteron

PHOENIX, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Phoenix Rising Football Club announced its selection of former Mali National Men’s Team manager Patrice Carteron as its new Head Coach. Carteron replaces Frank Yallop, who resigned in April to rejoin his family in northern California.

Beginning his head-coaching career for AS Cannes, Carteron has achieved tremendous success during his eleven years as a manager. Under his leadership:

Dijon FCO was promoted to first division of the Ligue 1.
Mali placed third in the Africa Cup of Nations and rose to a FIFA rank of 21.
TP Mazembe won two league titles, three African Super Cup titles and one African Champions League title.
Wadi Degla won 20 matches, tied four and lost only six during its 30-match season.
And, most recently in 2017, Al Nassr finished third qualifying for the Asian Champion’s League.

“Bringing Patrice Carteron to Phoenix Rising FC is another tremendous achievement for professional soccer in the United States,” said Phoenix Rising FC Governor Berke Bakay. “His holistic approach to the game combines a unique blend of strategy, wellness, and uncompromising competitiveness. Patrice will bring the very best performance out of our players and nourish a new soccer culture for youth development in cooperation with our affiliate youth clubs throughout Arizona.”

Prior to his career as a head coach, Carteron played at the highest levels of soccer in Europe. During his 16-year career as a player, he performed in 416 matches and scored 31 goals. Twice, Division 1 of the Ligue 1 named him “Defensive Right Back Player of the Year.”

“Although I have many opportunities to continue coaching in the top leagues of Europe, I believe coming to Phoenix Rising FC will be the start of an historic story,” said new Head Coach of Phoenix Rising FC Patrice Carteron. “I am very impressed by the project and have a fantastic feeling about the ownership group, coaching staff and new stadium atmosphere. My heart told me to pour my efforts into Phoenix Rising.”

Carteron will be assuming Head Coach responsibilities from Interim Head Coach Rick Schantz and plans to join the team upon completing his responsibilities for his prior organization, which is estimated to be as early as Monday, June 5, 2017.

Phoenix Rising FC will return to Phoenix from its current road trip for a third round U.S. Soccer Open Cup match against San Francisco Deltas on May 31^st at Phoenix Rising FC Stadium. The match will kick off at 7:30pm. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at www.PHXRisingFC.com.

About Phoenix Rising FC
Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history. Established in 2013, the club enters its fourth year in the United Soccer League, which has been awarded Division 2 status by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Major League Soccer (MLS) recently announced Phoenix Rising FC as among 12 applicants being considered for a MLS Expansion Franchise. All five of Phoenix Rising FC’s home matches that have occurred so far during the 2017 season were played before a sold-out, standing room only crowd in its new, soccer-specific stadium located at the northwest corner of the 101 and 202 freeways in south Scottsdale. For more information about the club, visit the team’s website at PhxRisingFC.com. You can also follow the team on Facebook (PHXRisingFC), Twitter (@PHXRisingFC), Instagram (@PHXRisingFC), Snapchat (PHXRisingFC) and YouTube (PhoenixRisingFootballClub). For season tickets or single-game tickets call (623) 594-9606 or visit PHXRisingFC.com.

About the USL

The USL is the world’s largest Division II professional soccer league, with 30 markets in 20 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces for the 2017 season. In total, the USL reaches a population of 75 million people, fueling the growth of professional soccer across North America.

In 2016, more than $100 million were invested league-wide into stadium infrastructure to create venues that deliver an unforgettable fan and competitor experience. The USL has national media partnerships with ESPN and SiriusXM, and recently invested $10 million to create USL Productions – which includes a state-of-the-art facility that will produce and distribute nearly 500 league matches and more than 1,000 hours of original content to national partners, local affiliates, USL’s Match Center and international markets.

A growing league, the USL has more than doubled in size since 2014, with Ottawa Fury FC, Reno 1868 FC and the Tampa Bay Rowdies debuting in 2017. Nashville SC is the first club set to join the league for 2018. Beyond league play, the USL regularly features international exhibitions against leading Premier League, Liga MX, and Bundesliga clubs, among others.

Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., the USL provides unparalleled club support with a growing team of 50 professionals across 17 departments, ranging from operations to marketing, communications and sponsorship. Follow the USL at USLSoccer.com, the USL Match Center, and on social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Dixon, Honda Storm to Indianapolis 500 Pole

May 22, 2017

Scott Dixon qualified his Chip Ganassi Racing Honda on the pole today for next Sunday’s Indianapolis 500.

SPEEDWAY, Indiana, May 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a thrilling conclusion today to qualifying for next Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, Scott Dixon drove his Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to a four-lap average speed of 232.164 mph to score his third Indy 500 pole, and the 10^th for Honda in the last 17 years.

Dixon’s pole run, the fastest since Arie Luyendyk’s effort in 1996, capped a great day for Honda at the famed “Brickyard”, as the manufacturer claimed four of the top five starting positions for the 101^st running of the Indy 500 on May 28, and seven of the top 10.

Defending race winner Alexander Rossi will start on the outside of the front row, third, in his Andretti Autosport Honda. The second “row of three” will include Rossi’s Andretti teammates Takuma Sato, fourth, and two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso, fifth in his Indy 500 debut.

Tony Kanaan will start eighth in his Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, with Marco Andretti rounding out the “Fast Nine” final-round qualifiers. Ryan Hunter-Reay will start 10^th in his Andretti Honda, followed by impressive rookie Ed Jones for Dale Coyne Racing and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s Oriol Servia.

Sebastien Bourdais, injured in a hard Turn 1 crash in Saturday’s first-round qualifying, continues to recover after undergoing successful surgery at IU Health Methodist Hospital for fractures to his hip and pelvis. The Dale Coyne Racing driver will be replaced by two-time previous “500” starter James Davison.

Scott Dixon (#9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) pole qualifier, his third Indianapolis 500 pole: “I thought maybe the dashboard had broken and brought up a fake number [on his first lap of 232.595 mph]! We seriously didn’t expect to see the speed that we did. It was a big day for us. Obviously, this is the pole. I have to give a shout out to Sebastien Bourdais, too, as I saw him this morning, and he’s doing well. He’s a teammate with me in the Ford GT program. We’ve spent a lot of time together over the years, and he’s a hell of a driver. So, I wish him well. I know he’s going to be on the mend quickly and hopefully, he can be in a car here very soon. Today, we managed to get it done and we’re starting in the right place [first]. The hard part now is to keep it there. We’ve been fortunate enough to have support from NTT DATA to this point this season, and we’re really looking forward to having Camping World come on board for the 500 for race week.”

Fernando Alonso (#29 McLaren Honda-Andretti Autosport Honda) will start his first Indianapolis 500 from fifth, fastest rookie: “The car was on the limit. I don’t know if it was possible to be on pole position, but definitely very close. I had an overboost problem on Lap 2 out of the last corner, and it was like hitting the brakes. I went one gear down and started again picking up the speed. I crossed the line and I thought it was 225 mph or something. I nearly came to the pit lane, because [I thought] ‘this qualifying run is over’ with this problem. [But I kept] running, still putting the laps together, and then I was happily surprised with the [final speed]. I feel good, I feel great. Obviously, this is the biggest race in the world, and it felt that way from the very beginning. But now, with the weekend and you pick up the speed and you feel even more and more with the fans coming for qualifying now. This is a very special event.”

Art St. Cyr (President, Honda Performance Development) on today’s performance in qualifying: “It’s a good day when you can qualify in 14 of the top 17 positions for the most important race of the year. This two-day qualifying format is very stressful, but it shows that Honda is well positioned for a strong race next Sunday. Congratulations to Scott for a well-deserved pole, and a special call-out to the entire Andretti Autosport organization, for taking five of the top 10 grid positions. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Sebastien Bourdais, who almost certainly would have been a contender for the pole today. It’s good to know he came through surgery with flying colors and we hope to see him back at the track very soon.”

Indianapolis 500 Final Qualifying
Circuit:	Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2.5-mile oval), Indianapolis, IN
2016 Winner:	Alexander Rossi (Andretti Autosport Honda) 166.634 mph average
2016 Pole:	James Hinchcliffe (Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Honda) 230.760 mph four-lap average
Weather:	Mostly sunny, warm, 78 degrees F

Indianapolis 500 Starting Field:
Ps.	Driver	Team	Manufacturer	Speed MPH	Notes
1.	Scott Dixon-W	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	232.164	Third Indy 500 pole
2.	Ed Carpenter	Ed Carpenter Racing	Chevrolet	231.664	Fast Nine Pole Shootout
3.	Alexander Rossi-W	Andretti Autosport	Honda	231.487	Defending race winner
4.	Takuma Sato	Andretti Autosport	Honda	231.365	Fast Nine Pole Shootout
5.	Fernando Alonso-R	McLaren Honda Andretti	Honda	231.300	Fast Nine Pole Shootout
6.	JR Hildebrand	Ed Carpenter Racing	Chevrolet	230.889	Fast Nine Pole Shootout
7.	Tony Kanaan-W	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	230.828	Fast Nine Pole Shootout
8.	Marco Andretti	Andretti Autosport	Honda	230.474	Fast Nine Pole Shootout
9.	Will Power	Team Penske	Chevrolet	230.200	Fast Nine Pole Shootout
10.	Ryan Hunter-Reay-W	Andretti Autosport	Honda	231.442	Fastest Group 1 qualifier
11.	Ed Jones-R	Dale Coyne Racing	Honda	230.578
12.	Oriol Servia	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	230.309
13.	Mikhail Aleshin	Schmidt Peterson Motorsports	Honda	230.271
14.	Graham Rahal	Rahal Letterman Lanigan	Honda	230.253
15.	Max Chilton	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	230.068
16.	Charlie Kimball	Chip Ganassi Racing	Honda	229.956
17.	James Hinchcliffe	Schmidt Peterson Motorsports	Honda	229.860
18.	J-Pablo Montoya-W	Team Penske	Chevrolet	229.565
19.	Helio Castroneves-W	Team Penske	Chevrolet	229.515
20.	Jay Howard	Schmidt Peterson Motorsports	Honda	229.414
21.	Sage Karam	Dreyer & Reinbold Racing	Chevrolet	229.380
22.	Josef Newgarden	Team Penske	Chevrolet	228.501
23.	Simon Pagenaud	Team Penske	Chevrolet	228.093
24.	Carlos Munoz	A.J. Foyt Racing	Chevrolet	227.921
25.	Gabby Chavez	Harding Racing	Chevrolet	226.921
26.	Conor Daly	A.J. Foyt Racing	Chevrolet	226.493
27.	Jack Harvey-R	Michael Shank-Andretti	Honda	225.742
28.	Pippa Mann	Dale Coyne Racing	Honda	225.008
29.	Spencer Pigot	Juncos Racing	Chevrolet	224.052
30.	Buddy Lazier-W	Lazier-Burns Racing	Chevrolet	223.417
31.	Sebastian Saavedra	Juncos Racing	Chevrolet	221.142
32.	Zach Veach-R	A.J. Foyt Racing	Chevrolet	221.081
33.	James Davison	Dale Coyne Racing	Honda	No speed	Replacing S. Bourdais

W – Previous Indy 500 Champion [7 former winners in the field]

R – Indy 500 Rookie [4 rookies in the field]

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SOURCE Honda Racing

(Español) Periodo de Acceso Restringido: Nuevos estimados de población y unidades de viviendas

May 22, 2017

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One Drop Launches New ‘Plus’ Subscriptions, Releases One Drop | Experts Worldwide, Expands Shipments To United Kingdom & European Union

May 22, 2017

One Drop | Experts is the only digital diabetes education program accredited by the American Diabetes Association

NEW YORK, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — One Drop today announced the launch of One Drop | Plus, expanding its subscription offerings to better meet the individual needs of people with pre-, type 1 and type 2 diabetes. One Drop’s Plus and Premium digital diabetes management solutions are now available throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union, bringing accessible and affordable diabetes care to consumers across the United States and Europe. Additionally, One Drop | Experts, the first and only digital diabetes education* and coaching program recognized by the American Diabetes Association, is now available worldwide as a standalone subscription.

One Drop | Plus and One Drop | Experts subscribers get the benefit of several new affordable choices that all include unlimited 24/7 live in-app support from dedicated Certified Diabetes Educators and the same industry-leading customer experience as One Drop | Premium, the company’s evidence-based diabetes management solution delivering both unlimited blood glucose test strips and unlimited 24/7 live in-app support from dedicated Certified Diabetes Educators for less than the cost of a co-pay.

One Drop’s subscription offerings now include:

One Drop | Plus 50 (as low as $13 per month — available in US, UK, EU)

50 blood glucose test strips for the One Drop | Chrome Bluetooth™ blood glucose monitor delivered direct to your door each month PLUS unlimited one-on-one coaching with a dedicated Certified Diabetes Educator via One Drop | Experts
Available exclusively at One Drop (iOS, Android, http://onedrop.today/) in-app and online, with shipping beginning immediately (US, UK, and EU)

One Drop | Plus 100 (as low as $23 per month — available in US, UK, EU)

100 blood glucose test strips for the One Drop | Chrome Bluetooth™ blood glucose monitor delivered direct to your door each month PLUS unlimited one-on-one coaching with a dedicated Certified Diabetes Educator via One Drop | Experts
Available exclusively at One Drop (iOS, Android, http://onedrop.today/) in-app and online, with shipping beginning immediately (US, UK, and EU)

One Drop | Premium (as low as $33 per month — available in US, UK, EU)

Unlimited blood glucose test strips for the One Drop | Chrome Bluetooth™ blood glucose monitor delivered direct to your door each month PLUS unlimited one-on-one coaching with a dedicated Certified Diabetes Educator via One Drop | Experts
Available exclusively at One Drop (iOS, Android, http://onedrop.today/) in-app and online with shipping beginning immediately (US, UK, and EU)

One Drop | Experts (as low as $11 per month — available worldwide)

Unlimited 24/7 access to a dedicated diabetes “Expert” (Certified Diabetes Educator) for guidance, support, and anytime care, including ADA-recognized diabetes education. Subscribers can communicate with their Experts anytime via in-app chat; all data recorded in the One Drop | Mobile app is available to Experts in real time, allowing them to provide relevant behavioral guidance in the moments when subscribers need it most — no appointments necessary.
Available worldwide starting today at One Drop (iOS, Android, http://onedrop.today/)

In addition to making ADA-recognized diabetes self-management education available worldwide through One Drop | Experts, One Drop will soon offer more targeted education programs, addressing issues such as advanced carbohydrate counting, gestational diabetes, parenting children with diabetes, and diabetes burnout. With industry-leading diabetes self-management education subscription options, One Drop is increasing affordability and accessibility of essential diabetes support and education, putting a Certified Diabetes Educator into the hands of everyone with diabetes and a smartphone.

All One Drop solutions are available direct to consumers — no insurance, no prescriptions, no appointments, and no hassles.

“At One Drop, we are bringing evidence-based diabetes care into the 21st century with seamlessly integrated devices, a fully featured diabetes management app, data-driven insights, and ongoing one-on-one support from dedicated diabetes experts — all right on your mobile phone,” said Jeff Dachis, CEO and Founder. “No one wants more ‘business as usual’ with yet another clunky device in a vinyl zippered case, expensive supplies, or impersonal, reactive, remote diabetes monitoring from a call center. People deserve much better.”

One Drop’s award-winning mobile app, One Drop | Mobile, has been available for free on the App Store since April 2015 and on Google Play since September 2016. The app is available in four languages — English, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic — and is used by people with diabetes in every sovereign country worldwide. It has quickly become the most powerful, elegant, comprehensive, and fully integrated diabetes management solution, serving as a natural hub for all diabetes-related health data. Full integration with Apple HealthKit and Google Fit allows One Drop | Mobile users to sync blood glucose, fitness, nutrition, and other health data from thousands of apps and devices, including:

Dexcom, One Touch, Accu-Chek, Agamatrix, iHealth, Dario
Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit, Nike+, UP by Jawbone, Misfit, Pebble, Withings
My Fitness Pal, Lose it!, Lark, Weight Watchers, Human, Strava, Runtastic, Runkeeper

In just over two years, One Drop | Mobile users have gained the benefit of over 300,000,000 health data points that power One Drop’s machine learning algorithms and data science efforts. Cumulatively, One Drop users have engaged with the service over 4,600,000 times and spent more than 7,600,000 minutes on the platform tracking/analyzing their health data, sharing with the One Drop community, and actively engaging in their diabetes management. One Drop analyzes this data to deliver real-time insights that drive behavior change, cost savings, and better health outcomes.

“Diabetes affects nearly 500 million people worldwide and costs over $825 billion per year due to direct costs, healthcare services, loss of productivity, and disability. People with diabetes deserve better; better access, better resources and better outcomes at a better cost,” said Dachis. “Diabetes is more than a physical condition requiring a drug or device. There is a psychological component that must be addressed through knowledge, mindfulness, motivation, and empowerment. The solutions that will earn consumers’, payers’, and health providers’ trust will be the ones that integrate the fragments of diabetes care — drugs, devices, education delivery, and data — into a cohesive, well designed experience that drives down costs and improves health outcomes at scale.”

One Drop has reported findings from a retrospective study demonstrating that, in as little as two months, people with diabetes using One Drop | Mobile:

Reduced A1c by 1.0 percentage point (from 8.2% to 7.2%).¹

One Drop also reported initial findings from a retrospective clinical study demonstrating that after only four weeks, people with diabetes using both One Drop | Mobile and One Drop | Experts:

Reduced average blood glucose from 185 mg/dL (A1c 8.1%) to 158 mg/dL (A1c 7.1%);
Reduced average percentage of high blood glucose readings from 19% to 4%;
Nearly doubled the number of in-range blood glucose readings; and
Consistently tracked food and blood glucose over time.²

The company will release findings from several similar studies next month demonstrating that the One Drop platform can be as or more effective at improving blood glucose levels than drug or device therapies, while achieving those results faster and at a much lower cost.

ABOUT ONE DROP

One Drop (Informed Data Systems Inc.) is a digital health company harnessing the power of mobile computing and data science to transform the lives of everyone with diabetes.

The One Drop platform brings evidence-based, clinically effective, affordable, accessible diabetes care to everyone with diabetes and a smartphone, as well as their insurers and healthcare providers. One Drop’s current offerings include:

One Drop | Chrome: One Drop’s FDA-approved, CE-certified Bluetooth™-enabled blood glucose monitor, which meets the highest standards of clinical accuracy and wirelessly transmits blood glucose data to the cloud via the One Drop | Mobile app for iOS and Android.
One Drop | Plus: One Drop’s newest set of subscription offerings, providing 50 to 100 blood glucose test strips per month for One Drop | Chrome PLUS unlimited coaching via One Drop | Experts for as low as $13 per month.
One Drop | Premium: One Drop’s unlimited subscription offering, providing unlimited blood glucose test strips for One Drop | Chrome and unlimited coaching via One Drop | Experts for as low as $33 per month.
One Drop | Experts: One Drop moves diabetes education out of the clinic and into the lives of people with diabetes. Each One Drop | Experts subscriber has his/her own “Expert” (Certified Diabetes Educator) available 24/7 for guidance, support, and anytime care. Experts deliver personalized digital therapeutics programs, including ADA-recognized diabetes education, to help people with diabetes define and achieve their health management goals. Subscribers can communicate with their Experts anytime via in-app chat; all data recorded in the app is available to Experts in real-time, allowing them to provide relevant behavioral guidance in the moments when subscribers need it most — no appointments necessary. One Drop | Experts is available as a standalone subscription for as low as $11 per month.
One Drop | Mobile: One Drop’s free, award-winning, cloud-based diabetes management solution delivered entirely via mobile app on iOS and Android. One Drop | Mobile provides real-time and historical blood glucose data and analytics to subscribers and their healthcare providers, allowing both to see relationships between specific health behaviors and health outcomes. One Drop | Mobile also includes a fully featured Apple WatchOS app for logging and analyzing diabetes data on-the-go. One Drop | Mobile is the only diabetes management platform that offers comprehensive self-care, peer-support, and expert support all in one place.
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One Drop | Chrome is sold exclusively by One Drop (iOS, Android, and http://onedrop.today/), Amazon (http://www.amazon.com), and Apple (http://store.apple.com). One Drop’s consumer subscription services are available for purchase in-app (iOS and Android) and at http://onedrop.today. The One Drop | Mobile solution is available for free download worldwide (iOS and Android). For more information, contact [email protected].

*The American Diabetes Association recognizes this education service as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support.

¹ Osborn, C. Y., et al. (2017, March). One Drop App Users Report Improved Glycemic Control. Poster session presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 38th Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA.
² Osborn, C. Y., et al. (2017, March). The One Drop | Mobile App and Experts Program is Evidence-based and Improves Blood Glucose. Poster session presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 38th Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA.

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South Florida’s Top Startups And Coders To Compete At eMerge Americas 2017 Hackathon

May 22, 2017

Inspiration, Innovation, and a Nod to the Future Take Center Stage at eMERGE Americas 2016

MIAMI, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Leading up to the event, eMerge Americas, the technology conference connecting revolutionary startups, cutting-edge ideas, and global industry leaders and investors from Latin America, North America and Europe, announced that the Hackathon will be back during its fourth edition to highlight some of the brightest tech talent and most promising startups in South Florida. The official eMerge Americas Hackathon is scheduled to start on Saturday, June 10 at 8:00 a.m. until Sunday, June 11th at 2 pm.

This mind-stimulating, adrenaline-fueled event, sponsored by Visa Inc. and Celebrity Cruises, attracted more than 125 coders last year and is expected to be even more exciting this year. The Hackathon presents a wonderful opportunity for computer programmers and other software development professionals to openly collaborate in a creatively-fueled environment.

“eMerge Americas is proud to team up with Wyncode, the coding bootcamp in Miami that teaches business acumen, for the 2017 Hackathon. Our goal for this year is to showcase the local talent in Miami and South Florida,” said Xavier Gonzalez, CEO of eMerge Americas. We are also excited to announce that teams can now register, which will allow more businesses and startups to promote their talent and create something innovative and cutting-edge.”

There will be two types of teams; company organized teams, and team made up of individuals. The top scoring teams will receive up to $6,000 in cash and prizes. The VISA Grand prize winner will earn $2500 in cash, as well as a meet and greet with Apple Co-Founder, Steve Wozniak. All Hackathon participants will be awarded a Tech Pass to the eMerge Conference – a $400+ value.

Hackathon participants will have 24 hours (from 10 a.m. to 10. a.m.) to tackle complex challenges, build projects and present demos to a panel of judges. Several factors will be considered, such as innovation, user experience, implementation and others.

Registration for eMerge Americas hackathon is now open at emergeamericas.com/hackathon/

For more information visit, emergeamericas.com. For the latest eMerge Americas news, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter (@eMergeAmericas), Instagram (@emergeamericas) and LinkedIn.

About eMerge Americas
eMerge Americas serves as the preeminent innovative thought exchange transforming Miami into the technological hub of the Americas. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with America’s top business executives, IT decision-makers, and entrepreneurs, partnerships are forged that spur visionary innovation and technological advancements for the betterment of business and society. eMerge’s founding partners include: Medina Capital, A Rod Corporation, Greenberg Traurig, Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, and the Miami Herald. For more information about eMerge Americas, please visit: emergeamericas.com.

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Dove Real Beauty Productions and Shonda Rhimes Release First Film to Change How Women & Girls See Themselves Represented in Media and Culture

May 22, 2017

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With Shonda Rhimes as its Creative Director, Dove Real Beauty Productions has released its first film titled “Meet Cathleen.” Launched in March, Dove Real Beauty Productions is a new collaborative content studio that shifts the power of storytelling from Hollywood into the hands of real women. The premiere three-minute film follows Cathleen Meredith on her journey to realizing her own beauty through her love of dance. With 69% of women saying they don’t see themselves reflected in media, Dove is proud to give a platform to Cathleen’s story with the hope of encouraging women to be fearless in taking on challenges so that they can find self-love and through the celebration of their passions.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8105751-dove-real-beauty-productions-meet-cathleen/

Dove research shows 71% of women and 67% of girls wish media did a better job of portraying women of diverse physical appearance – age, race, shape and size. With Real Beauty Productions, Dove is setting out to change that.

“Dove and I have a shared passion in emphasizing what’s real. The characters that I write about come from the fact that I wanted to see real women on TV – the real and messy stuff that makes us human,” said Shonda Rhimes. “In working with Dove and Real Beauty Productions, we get to talk to real women and hear their own beauty stories. The idea that Cathleen defines beauty as self-love is a very mind blowing concept. I don’t think a lot of us, me included, define beauty in terms of self-love. And, to me, that is so empowering.”

Cathleen and her dance group Fat Girls Dance became a body-positive modern dance movement when they began challenging themselves to learn, perform and record one dance a week for a year. It was through watching herself dance in videos that Cathleen start loving and embracing her body – a feeling she never knew she was missing. Watching herself perform fearlessly helped Cathleen find a renewed confidence, falling in love with her body and beauty with every move. Through the process, she unknowingly encouraged others watching her dance to embrace their bodies as well.

“I don’t think we know how much we are told that there is something wrong with our bodies. I think beauty should be fearlessness. I think beauty should be resilience. I think beauty should be creativity,” said Cathleen. “I feel so lucky to have worked with a powerful role model like Shonda Rhimes on such an important project – one I hope will inspire every other woman out there to define beauty for themselves.”

For 60 years, Dove has championed #RealBeauty and, true to our pledge, the brand remains committed to only feature real women, to never digitally alter their appearance, and to help the next generation develop a positive relationship with their beauty. In fact, the Dove Self-Esteem Project has reached more than 20 million girls with self-esteem education to date, and we are committed to reach 20 million more by 2020. We launched Real Beauty Productions to show the world that beauty is not defined by shape, size or color – it’s feeling like the best version of yourself. Together, with real women and girls, we will change the way women and girls are seen for the next 60 years.

Tune-in to see the full film “Meet Cathleen” at Youtube.com/DoveUS.

Women can learn more about the campaign and share their story at Dove.com/RealBeauty.

About Dove

Dove^®, manufactured by Unilever, is the No. 1 dermatologist recommended personal wash brand nationwide. One in every three households uses a Dove^® product, which includes beauty bars, body washes, face care, anti-perspirant/deodorants, hair care, styling aids and Dove^® Men+Care™, developed specially for men. Dove^® is available nationwide in food, drug and mass outlet stores.

About Unilever United States, Inc.
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home Care, Personal Care and Refreshment products with sales in more than 190 countries and reaching 2.5 billion consumers a day. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Clear Scalp & Hair Therapy, Country Crock, Degree, Dollar Shave Club, Dove, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Magnum, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-tips, Seventh Generation, Simple, St. Ives, Suave, Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, TIGI, TONI&GUY, TRESemmé and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies.
Unilever employs approximately 8,000 people in the United States – generating more than $9 billion in sales in 2016.

The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan commits to:

Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being by 2020.
Halving the environmental impact of our products by 2030.
Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people by 2020.
Unilever ranked number one in its sector on the 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
For more information on Unilever U.S. and its brands visit: www.unileverusa.com
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Miller Lite, Chef Aarón Sánchez And Thrillist Announce Summer Grilling Collaboration

May 22, 2017

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CHICAGO, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Miller Lite, the original light beer, is partnering with renowned chef Aarón Sánchez to create original recipes for the summer grilling season. Get Grilling, a video series produced by Thrillist, will feature Sánchez creating great tasting, yet easy-to-make original grilling recipes that feature Miller Lite.

“Miller Lite is the ideal beer to add to any recipe or pair with a meal because of its light, flavorful taste,” said Aarón Sánchez. “I have fond memories of hanging out with my friends and family during hot summer days, grilling and kicking back with a cold Miller Lite – which makes this partnership so rewarding.”

Sánchez is a James Beard award-winning chef, restaurateur, philanthropist and cookbook author, known for his prowess with Mexican and Latin American cuisine. He co-starred on the Food Network hit-series, “Chopped” and “Chopped Junior.” This summer, he will join the permanent judges’ panel on the upcoming season of FOX’s “MASTERCHEF” and “MASTERCHEF JUNIOR.”

Through the partnership, Sánchez has created a wide range of recipes including dips, skewers, sandwiches, tacos and more that either incorporate or pair well with Miller Lite. All of the recipes are simple to make ensuring ample time this summer to hang out with family and friends.

“These recipes are original and great tasting, just like our beer,” said Sheryl Rosa, director of marketing, Miller Lite. “We take pride in our authenticity and originality so we were immediately drawn to Aarón who holds true to himself and his craft.”

To check out the recipes and how-to videos with Chef Aarón Sánchez, please visit www.MillerLite.com/grilling.

For more information on Miller Lite, visit www.MillerLite.com or www.Facebook.com/MillerLite and follow @MillerLite on Twitter.

About Miller Brewing Company

Miller Brewing Company was founded in 1855 by Frederick J. Miller when he purchased the Plank Road Brewery in Milwaukee, a city he chose as the best place for a brewery given its access to great water. Miller Lite, the original great-tasting light pilsner beer, (MillerLite.com, Facebook.com/MillerLite, @MillerLite on Twitter, YouTube.com/MillerLite) was introduced nationally in 1975 and is among the top-five selling beers in the United States. The brewery’s oldest enduring beer is Miller High Life (MillerHighLife.com, Facebook.com/MillerHighLife, @MillerHighLife on Twitter). Known as the Champagne of Beers, it was introduced in 1903 and still is brewed with the same yeast strain that Miller carried in his pocket from Germany. Miller Genuine Draft (MGD.com, Facebook.com/MillerGenuineDraft, @Miller_Global on Twitter), introduced in 1986, is the original cold-filtered, packaged draft beer. Miller Brewing Company is part of MillerCoors, the U.S. business unit of the Molson Coors Brewing Company. Learn more at MillerCoors.com, at Facebook.com/MillerCoors or on Twitter through @MillerCoors.

About Aarón Sánchez:

Aarón Sánchez is a James Beard award-winning chef, restaurateur, philanthropist and cookbook author. With locations in New Orleans and Baltimore, his restaurant Johnny Sánchez bridges traditional Mexican food with a modern approach. Sánchez is the author of two celebrated cookbooks – Simple Food, Big Flavor: Unforgettable Mexican-Inspired Recipes from My Kitchen to Yours and La Comida del Barrio. In 2016, he launched his own charity – the Aarón Sánchez Scholarship Fund where he aims to empower aspiring chefs from the Latin community to follow their dreams and attend culinary school in the United States. In summer 2017, he will join the permanent judges’ panel on the eighth season of FOX’s MASTERCHEF and MASTERCHEF JUNIOR. An avid tattoo lover, he is a partner of world-famous ink shop “Daredevil Tattoo” in New York City.

About Thrillist:

Thrillist means fun; we are the essential resource for how to spend your time and money. We’re eaters, drinkers, travelers, and doers. We serve the curious and believe that new experiences are what drive the richest lives. We bring our passion, expertise, and taste to bear on the things that are truly worth your time and money. Life’s for living, and that’s why we’re here. Today will be great. [Thrillist recently joined forces with NowThis, The Dodo and Seeker to form Group Nine Media.]

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Ivan And Simona Aguilera, The Son And Daughter-In-Law Of The Late Juan Gabriel, File $100 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Univision, Telemundo And Other Defendants

May 22, 2017

MIAMI, May 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ivan and Simona Aguilera, the son and daughter-in-law of the late Mexican icon, Juan Gabriel, have filed suit in Florida state court in Miami-Dade County against Univision, Telemundo and other defendants for defamation and related causes of action.

The amended complaint alleges that the defendants have falsely stated, among many other defamatory statements, that Ivan contributed to his father’s death; that Ivan and Simona “robbed” Juan Gabriel and/or his estate of properties; and that Ivan and Simona have handled the estate against Juan Gabriel’s wishes. The amended complaint states that all of these statements are 100% false and highly defamatory.

At the time these defamatory statements were made, Ivan and Simona Aguilera were in mourning, and also were organizing a public memorial for Juan Gabriel, organizing a public tribute concert featuring his music, with proceeds to be donated to a charity for poor children, and were managing Juan Gabriel’s estate consistent with his expressed wishes.

The lawsuit will seek in excess of $100 million in damages against Univision, Telemundo and the other defendants.

A copy of the First Amended Complaint, with exhibits, can be found at www.AguileraVsUnivision.com.

Ivan and Simona Aguilera are represented by attorneys:
Charles J. Harder of Harder Mirell & Abrams LLP in Los Angeles, California, and
Kenneth G. Turkel and Shane B. Vogt of Bajo Cuva Cohen & Turkel LLP in Tampa, Florida.

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