Eggs: Handle Them Safely As You Celebrate!

April 7, 2017

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The egg has been regarded as a symbol of new life and has been associated with springtime celebrations, such as Easter and Passover, for many centuries. But, even during festive occasions, eggs can cause food poisoning (also called foodborne illness). That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds consumers to follow safe food handling practices when buying, storing, preparing, and serving eggs or foods that contain them during their springtime celebrations and throughout the year.

Learn more at:
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm077342.htm
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm170640.htm

Salmonella can be found on both the outside and inside of eggs that look perfectly normal. These bacteria can cause diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fever. Symptoms usually last 4 to 7 days and most people get better without treatment. However, certain people, such as children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems (such as transplant patients and individuals with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and diabetes), are at greater risk for severe illness. In these individuals, a Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream and then to other parts of the body, and can cause death unless the person is treated promptly with antibiotics.

Protect yourself and your family by following these food safety tips to prevent food poisoning:

Clean

Wash hands, utensils, dishes, and work surfaces (counter tops and cutting boards) with soap and hot water after contact with raw eggs and raw egg-containing foods.
Discard cracked or dirty eggs.

Separate

Never let raw eggs come into contact with food that will be eaten raw (or with utensils that could cross-contaminate other foods).

Cook

Cook eggs thoroughly until both the yolk and white are firm. Lightly cooked egg whites and yolks have both caused outbreaks of Salmonella infections.
Casseroles and other dishes containing eggs should be cooked to 160° F. Use a food thermometer to be sure.
Eat eggs promptly after cooking. Do not keep eggs warm or at room temperature (between 40° to 140° F) for more than 2 hours.
For recipes that call for raw or undercooked eggs (like Caesar salad dressing and homemade ice cream), consider using pasteurized shell eggs or pasteurized egg products.

Chill

Buy eggs only if sold from a refrigerator or refrigerated case. Keeping eggs adequately refrigerated prevents any Salmonella bacteria in or on the eggs from growing to higher numbers (which makes them more likely to cause illness).
At home, keep eggs refrigerated at 40° F or below until they are needed. Use a refrigerator thermometer to check.
Refrigerate unused eggs or leftovers that contain eggs promptly.
For school or work, pack cooked eggs with a small frozen gel pack or a frozen juice box.

Eating Out

Avoid restaurant dishes made with raw or undercooked, unpasteurized eggs.
When in a restaurant, ask if they use pasteurized eggs before ordering anything that might result in consumption of raw or undercooked eggs (such as Hollandaise sauce or Caesar salad dressing).

Contact: Media:1-301-796-4540 Consumers:1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)

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Department of Industrial Relations Director Issues Statement on WCIRB Rate Cut Recommendation

April 7, 2017

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OAKLAND, California, April 5, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Department of Industrial Relations Director Christine Baker today issued the following statement on the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Ratings Bureau’s recommendation for a mid-year 7.8 percent rate reduction:

“The 2012 reforms in SB 863 sought to increase benefits and improve care to injured workers while controlling rising costs for employers. Not only did benefits for injured workers increase by 30 percent, but an anticipated rate spike was prevented. Employers have had four consecutive rate reductions, and today’s recommendation will continue that trend.

“Since 2012, DIR has made significant strides in its quest to eliminate medical provider fraud and illegitimate liens, and is continuing its efforts to launch a prescription drug formulary. These reform efforts seek to further improve treatment of injured workers while reducing costs in the system that would have been paid by employers. As evidenced by the WCIRB’s recommendation for a mid-year rate reduction, our recent reforms have brought both stability and sustainability to California’s workers’ compensation system.”

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.

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

FIBRA Prologis Announces Annual and Extraordinary Certificate Holders Meeting

April 7, 2017

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MEXICO CITY, April 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico, today announced it will host the annual and extraordinary certificate holders meeting Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. CT in the office of the Common Representative, Monex Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V., located at Av. Paseo de la Reforma No. 284, floor 9, Col. Juárez, C.P. 06600, México, Distrito Federal.

The meeting is open to FIBRA Prologis certificate holders of record as of April 20, 2017. The agenda for the Annual Holders Meeting includes ratification of independent members (primary and/or alternate) of the technical committee; confirmation of the members’ independence; ratification of compensation for such members; review and approval of audited 2016 financial statements; and approval of the 2016 annual report. The Agenda for the Extraordinary Holders Meeting includes the proposal for approval of a certificate buyback program.

For more information, please visit the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website at www.fibraprologis.com.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2016, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 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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Technology, Disruption & Culture Are Hot Themes At AHAA’s 2017 Annual Conference

April 7, 2017

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Fairfax, Va., April 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This year, the AHAA Annual Conference will tackle the hottest topics in marketing today: technology, disruption, culture, creativity and content. From June 12 to 14 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, AHAA will bring together experts and trendsetters to discuss how powerful U.S. Hispanics are to brands, how disruption and innovation is changing the way we consume content, and how marketers must adapt, ensuring efforts be free of stereotypes and inclusive of the multicultural community. Top executives from The Coca-Cola Company, Denny’s, SlingTV (DishLatino), Nielsen and Avocados From Mexico are slated to present, including Keith Reinhard, Chairman Emeritus of DDB Worldwide delivering the conference’s closing keynote speech on “Creativity Matters.”

“The multicultural market is evolving together with an increasingly accelerated digital world to shape and influence how brands connect with consumers,” said Pete Lerma of Richards/Lerma and AHAA Conference Chair. “More on more content is being consumed on apps, mobile devices and streaming video – with Hispanics over indexing and fueling this trend. This combination of culture, content and technology presents challenges and opportunities for marketers, which we will explore during the AHAA Annual Conference.”

The State of Multiculturalism in the U.S.

Today’s headlines abound with political conflict and racial tension. Brands are stepping up with socially conscious platforms as a response, representing communities who are demanding policies that are inclusive and fair. Day 1 of the conference will explore the opportunities and challenges within multicultural segments, the socio-economic implications, the effect Trump policies and politics are having on pop culture, and what roles Latino executives, brands and corporations play in this environment — from today’s media landscape and client roundtables, featuring Javier Delgado-Granados, Group Director, Multicultural Marketing C.O.E. from The Coca-Cola Company, and Alvaro Luque, President of Avocados From Mexico, among others, to candid and controversial conversations surrounding segment marketing and Total Market.

Disruption and Innovation

Our on-demand world has revolutionized how we consume content, and Hispanics are at the forefront of technology adoption and usage. What does this mean for marketers? AHAA will bring together the hottest tech companies to discuss how brands are shifting their content creation strategies to resonate with Hispanics and the challenges therein. We’ll also talk about disruption in today’s market and the convergence of technology, society and diversity. What are the hidden opportunities for brands and marketers?

In addition, the AHAA Annual Conference will feature an expo of learning labs to offer attendees hands-on experiences with innovative brands and market-leading technologies and gadgets that may play larger roles in future marketing strategies.

Making It Work in Today’s World

The conference will culminate with strategies on harnessing digital influencers and new tech platforms to meaningfully connect with the next generation and empower the Latino community to be seen, heard and valued. How does influencer marketing fit into the current and future marketing mix? Top digital strategists will discuss how they leverage behavioral data and cultural insights to best inform a better creative strategy. José Romero, General Manager at Sling TV, DishLatino and Luís Martinez, Director of Digital Marketing, Denny’s are among the confirmed panelists. As with any AHAA Annual Conference, we will hear breaking research from Matt Krepsik, Global Head of MROI Products, Nielsen to present their latest study “Secrets to Spanish Language TV ROI.” The conference will close with a keynote speech on creativity from Ken Reinhard of DDB Worldwide.

For more information, please visit http://ahaa.org and follow all conference chatter on Twitter using the @ahaa handle and hashtag #ahaanextgen.

About AHAA:

Founded in 1996, AHAA: The

Voice of Hispanic Marketing is the national trade organization of all marketing, communications and media firms with trusted Hispanic expertise.

Ophthalmologists Urge Eye Protection For Recreational And Professional Sports

April 6, 2017

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American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds parents, coaches, and athletes that one simple step can prevent most sports-related eye injuries

SAN FRANCISCO, April 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New research shows that about 30,000 people in the U.S. go to emergency departments each year with sports-related eye injuries, a substantially higher estimate than previously reported.¹ This April during Sports Eye Safety Month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds the public that the right protective eyewear is the best defense against eye injury.

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Three sports accounted for almost half of all trips to the emergency room: basketball, baseball and air/paintball guns. Sports-related injuries can range from corneal abrasions and bruises on the lids to more serious, vision-threatening internal injuries, such as a retinal detachment and internal bleeding.

Ophthalmologists — physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care — continue to remind the public that most sports-related eye injuries are avoidable.

Here are some tips for both the professional athlete and the Little League star to stay safe:

Athletes should wear sports eye protection that meets requirements set by appropriate organizations.
Parents should make sure that children wear eye protection. Most often, those who sustain sports-related eye injuries are 18 years old or younger.
Eye protection can weaken with age and may no longer provide adequate protection. Consider replacing when damaged or yellowed.
For basketball, racquet sports, soccer and field hockey, wear protective eyewear with polycarbonate lenses.
Athletes who wear contacts or glasses should also wear appropriate protective eyewear. Contacts offer no protection and glasses do not provide enough defense.
Professional athletes should also wear sports goggles that meet national standards.

“I’ve treated many patients with eye trauma because of an unintentional blow to the face,” said Rahul N. Khurana, M.D., clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “Athletes often engage in these seemingly safe, yet rugged, high-impact sports with zero awareness about the potential risk factors. This is why eye protection is critical and can greatly reduce the number of emergency room visits treated each year.”

For more information on sports eye 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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Honda Reveals 2017 Civic Si Coupe and Sedan in Dynamic Global Debut Video

April 6, 2017

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TORRANCE, California, April 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The all-new Honda Civic Si Coupe and Civic Si Sedan debuted today in a global reveal video broadcast on Honda’s YouTube channel at honda.us/2017CivicSiReveal. The exciting and dynamic video features the stylish, personal two-door coupe and sleek, accommodating four-door sedan – both sporty Si variants are designed for the everyday enthusiast. The new Civic Si Sedan and Coupe will go on-sale next month with an MSRP in the mid-$20,000 range.

“The 2017 Honda Civic Si is our first turbocharged Si and sets a new sporty compact benchmark in terms of agility and precise handling while building toward the launch of the Type R as the final chapter in our epic 10^th-generation Civic story,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president automobile division, American Honda.

Powertrain and chassis
Powering the Civic Si is a high-performance, high-torque 1.5-liter, directed-injected and turbocharged DOHC in-line 4-cylinder engine with dual variable cam timing (dual VTC). Mated to a short-throw, 6-speed manual transmission, the powertrain provides a thrilling new driving experience with more low-end grunt and increased torque output across the engine’s full rev range compared to the previous Si. Peak horsepower of 205 horsepower¹ arrives 1300 rpm lower in the rev range, and the increased peak torque of 192 lb-ft² (+18 lb-ft) is produced 2300 rpm earlier and sustained over 70 percent of the rev range.

Allowing full utilization of the powertrain, the 2017 Civic Si is significantly lighter than the previous generation model and features a more rigid body including highly upgraded chassis and drive components. These upgrades include a dual-pinion adaptive electric power steering system with variable ratios, sport-tuned suspension, an adaptive damper system, a helical limited-slip differential, larger 12.3-inch front brake rotors and wider 235/40 R18 tires with a performance tire option. In addition to adaptive dampers, suspension upgrades include stiffer spring rates, more rigid stabilizer bars (+30 percent front, +60 percent rear), solid front and rear compliance bushings, and ultra-rigid front upper control arms shared with the Civic Type R.

Allowing the driver to choose vehicle power and chassis dynamic characteristics according to their tastes and the driving environment, the 2017 Civic Si now features two driving mode options: Normal and Sport. From the more comfort-oriented yet well controlled default Normal Mode, the Sport Mode adjusts the suspension damping characteristics plus steering and throttle response for a more taut and direct driving experience.

Sporty design and styling
Upping the sporty style quotient from the standard Civic Sedan and Coupe, the Si models feature an aggressive black “wing” front fascia with larger side air intake features, 18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels with a model-exclusive two-tone finish, wearing 235mm-wide, low-profile tires, and a chrome center-mounted polygonal exhaust finisher. At the rear, the Si Sedan includes larger side vent features and a deck lid spoiler incorporating a LED brake light. The Si Coupe continues the Civic Coupe’s distinctive full-width light bar and adds a prominent raised spoiler.

The Civic Si interior features Si-exclusive bolstered front sport seats with red stitching, including stitched Si logos. The red sport stitching carries through to the doors, steering wheel and leather shift boot with aluminum shift knob. The Si interior also features a red driver’s TFT meter and audio system illumination, aluminum sport pedals and Dry Metal Carbon instrument panel trim.

Interior Comfort, Convenience and Connectivity
The new Civic Si variants offers premium comfort and convenience features building off of the EX-T Civic Sedan and EX-T Civic Coupe, including:

Electronic parking brake
Walk away door locking
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Heated front seats
Rain-sensing wipers

Accommodating modern connectivity needs, the new Civic Si also includes a 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen that serves as the nerve center for control of audio, HVAC and other functions. The Display Audio is integrated with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ platforms, providing seamless integration of smartphone features and functions, including app-based navigation, streaming audio, voice-controlled search capabilities, and access to a host of Apple- or Google-approved smartphone apps. All Si models feature a 450-watt, 10-speaker AM/FM/CD sound system with SiriusXM® Radio, HD Radio™ and Pandora® capability.

Safety
The 2017 Civic Si Coupe and Sedan are designed to provide a high level of collision safety performance in a wide variety of collision scenarios, including offset and oblique-angle frontal collisions as well as side and rear impacts. The Civic’s safety performance starts with its class-leading forward visibility and precise, stable and predictable steering, handling and braking performance. Standard four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)⁴ with traction control and Agile Handling Assist further enhance dynamic stability and emergency maneuvering and braking performance. The Civic Si targets the highest NCAP 5-star Overall Vehicle Score.

Manufacturing
The 2017 Civic Si Coupe and Sedan for the U.S. market will be produced at Honda’s plant in Ontario, Canada, using domestic and globally sourced parts. Its engine is produced in Anna, Ohio using domestic and globally sourced parts, at the largest automobile engine plant in Honda’s global production network.

For More Information
Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/civic-si. To join the Civic Si community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/hondacivic. To stay informed on Civic Si updates, consumers can sign up for Get on the Listnotifications at automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/civic-si#signup. Additional media information including high-resolution photography of the Honda Civic Si Prototype is available at hondanews.com/honda-automobiles/channels/civic-si.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Accord and Clarity passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 34 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2015, more than 99 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹205 horsepower @ 5700 rpm (SAE net)
²192 lb-ft of torque @ 2100-5000 rpm (SAE net)

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Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Extends Strategic Partnership with U.S. Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer

April 6, 2017

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NEW YORK, April 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. today announced a multi-year renewal extending Johnson & Johnson as the official healthcare partner of the U.S. Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer (MLS). The announcement builds upon two successful sponsorships that began in 2015.

The extension with U.S. Soccer includes U.S. Men’s, Women’s and Youth National Teams. The partnership will provide Johnson & Johnson with the opportunity to support the U.S. National Teams through the 2018 World Cup, the 2019 Women’s World Cup, and a wide variety of games and tournaments at every age level.

The strategic partnership with MLS is a multichannel approach with brand integration across broadcast, digital, video, content, in-stadium exposure, and on-site activation at key MLS Events, including the MLS All-Star Game presented by Target and MLS Cup, Major League Soccer’s championship game.

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. is inclusive of some of the world’s most beloved brands that are included in this partnership, including: BAND-AID^® Brand, BENADRYL^®, BENGAY^®, COACH^®, COMPEED^®, LISTERINE^®, MOTRIN^®, NEUTROGENA^®, NEOSPORIN^®, RHINOCORT^®, TYLENOL^®, VISINE^® and ZYRTEC^®. Brands will be featured in field level signage at matches played in the U.S. and will integrate the official sponsorship into their marketing plans, including advertising, retail, grassroots, PR and digital.

Johnson & Johnson will also utilize this strategic partnership to build awareness of the Johnson & Johnson Donate a Photo app, where people can download the app to connect with causes that they care about and other key platforms and partners.

“We are extending this successful collaboration with the fastest growing sport in America through the United States Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer,” said Maria Eduarda Kertesz, President, U.S. HealthE. “Through this opportunity, we will bring new occasions for our family of brands to connect to a diverse group of consumers through a significant passion point.”

After a successful 2014 campaign for the U.S. Men’s National Team (MNT), the U.S. Women’s National Team went on to win the 2015 World Cup. This year the U.S. MNT is currently playing World Cup Qualifiers in anticipation of the Men’s World Cup in 2018 in Russia. MLS kicked off its 22^nd season on March 3 with two new expansion clubs in Atlanta and Minnesota and new stadiums in Atlanta and Orlando.

INFINITY® Blood Glucose Monitoring System: One of the top affordable brands for diabetics in Puerto Rico

April 6, 2017

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NEW YORK, April 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For over a decade, US Diagnostics, Inc. and Servicios Diabeticos de Puerto Rico have been teaming up to provide affordable, top-quality diabetic supplies to their customers in Puerto Rico. Since its inception in 2002, Servicios Diabeticos, located in San Juan, has been focused and dedicated to bringing innovative and affordable technology to diabetics across the island. US Diagnostics, based in New York City, is an OEM manufacturer and distributor of cost-effective and high quality diabetic blood glucose monitoring systems. Together, US Diagnostics and Servicios Diabeticos share a fundamental belief in the importance of providing only the best services and supplies to their patients.

Diabetes is a rapidly growing disease worldwide. US Diagnostics and Servicios Diabeticos are striving to help bring awareness to their patients in Puerto Rico about the importance of self-monitoring. Self-monitoring of plasma glucose on a regular basis is an essential part of diabetes management, which helps to keep the blood sugar in an appropriate and safe target range. Kris Rivera, COO of Servicios Diabeticos explains, “Inadequate understanding of the fluctuation in blood glucose can lead to inappropriate actions and may cause a higher risk of diabetes-related complications. Our continuous objective is to educate patients and deliver affordable quality products that assist in a daily diabetes management. Daily self-testing allows patients to see the impact of taking steps to control diabetes, such as medications, diet changes, physical activities and losing weight.” Rivera continues, “We service numerous pharmacies on the island. INFINITY® Blood Glucose Monitoring System is one of the top brands recommended by our clients, due to its ease of use and accurate results.”

INFINITY® Blood Glucose Meter and test strips are available at many pharmacies in Puerto Rico at an affordable and competitive price. INFINITY® is also available nationwide, and is approved for in home individual use as well as for clinical settings. For more information on INFINITY® brand testing supplies, visit www.usdiagnostics.net.

US Diagnostics PR Department
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Georgia Power releases new statewide PSA during Earth Month

April 6, 2017

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ATLANTA, April 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With April designated as Earth Month across the country, Georgia Power has released a new public service announcement (PSA) highlighting the importance and impact volunteers have on protecting and preserving Georgia’s more than 70,000 miles of streams and rivers. The PSA, which is being distributed by the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, encourages Georgians to visit www.georgiapower.com/river to find a river to renew near them and was produced in English and Spanish.

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“Our employees, and customers, are always out in force volunteering to clean and green during Earth Month,” said Mark Berry, vice president of Environmental Affairs for Georgia Power. “River cleanups are among our most popular volunteer events because everyone appreciates the importance of water as a natural resource and the need to ensure that our waterways are maintained for future generations.”

In addition to Earth Month events, Georgia Power sponsors and participates in river and lake cleanups around the state throughout the year. These events are hosted and sponsored by Georgia Power through Southern Company’s Renew Our Rivers initiative. The company is also a corporate sponsor of Rivers Alive, a volunteer waterway cleanup initiative targeting streams, rivers, lakes, beaches and wetlands across Georgia. Since 2003, Georgia Power employees and other volunteers statewide have removed more than 2 million pounds of trash through the program.

Georgia Power is committed to not only keeping the state’s waterways clean, but also finding new technologies to reduce, conserve and improve the quality of water returned to the environment from power plants. Through a partnership with other utilities and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), the company continues to conduct innovative research projects at its Water Research Center at Plant Bowen near Cartersville, Georgia. Research is focused on wastewater treatment to conserve and reuse water more efficiently. To learn more, visit www.georgiapower.com/environment.

About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.5 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, 21st century coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower) and Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower).

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Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Extends Strategic Partnership with U.S. Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer

April 6, 2017

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NEW YORK, April 6, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. today announced a multi-year renewal extending Johnson & Johnson as the official healthcare partner of the U.S. Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer (MLS). The announcement builds upon two successful sponsorships that began in 2015.

The extension with U.S. Soccer includes U.S. Men’s, Women’s and Youth National Teams. The partnership will provide Johnson & Johnson with the opportunity to support the U.S. National Teams through the 2018 World Cup, the 2019 Women’s World Cup, and a wide variety of games and tournaments at every age level.

The strategic partnership with MLS is a multichannel approach with brand integration across broadcast, digital, video, content, in-stadium exposure, and on-site activation at key MLS Events, including the MLS All-Star Game presented by Target and MLS Cup, Major League Soccer’s championship game.

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. is inclusive of some of the world’s most beloved brands that are included in this partnership, including: BAND-AID^® Brand, BENADRYL^®, BENGAY^®, COACH^®, COMPEED^®, LISTERINE^®, MOTRIN^®, NEUTROGENA^®, NEOSPORIN^®, RHINOCORT^®, TYLENOL^®, VISINE^® and ZYRTEC^®. Brands will be featured in field level signage at matches played in the U.S. and will integrate the official sponsorship into their marketing plans, including advertising, retail, grassroots, PR and digital.

Johnson & Johnson will also utilize this strategic partnership to build awareness of the Johnson & Johnson Donate a Photo app, where people can download the app to connect with causes that they care about and other key platforms and partners.

“We are extending this successful collaboration with the fastest growing sport in America through the United States Soccer Federation and Major League Soccer,” said Maria Eduarda Kertesz, President, U.S. HealthE. “Through this opportunity, we will bring new occasions for our family of brands to connect to a diverse group of consumers through a significant passion point.”

After a successful 2014 campaign for the U.S. Men’s National Team (MNT), the U.S. Women’s National Team went on to win the 2015 World Cup. This year the U.S. MNT is currently playing World Cup Qualifiers in anticipation of the Men’s World Cup in 2018 in Russia. MLS kicked off its 22^nd season on March 3 with two new expansion clubs in Atlanta and Minnesota and new stadiums in Atlanta and Orlando.