In Honor Of National Boss’s Day, Avon Survey Reveals That Most Women Want To Be Their Own Boss

October 21, 2016

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Avon launched more female bosses than any other company in the past century, now New Avon LLC (“Avon“) has commissioned a survey for National Boss’s Day (October 17), which found that most Americans (80 percent) would love to be their own boss. The research was conducted in conjunction with Avon’s recently unveiled advertising campaign, “This is Boss Life.” The new campaign highlights the flexibility and financial opportunity of becoming an Avon Representative, and encourages women to take a step beyond their typical 9-to-5 work life and say hello to a new kind of life where they are the boss.

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“Avon is a 130 year old iconic American brand with a history of empowering women. The ‘This is Boss Life’ campaign highlights Avon as the company that enables women to start and run a business on her own terms,” said Scott White, Chief Executive Officer, New Avon. “We provide the support, training and tools our Representatives need to build successful businesses- providing a path to financial opportunity and independence.”

Avon’s survey goes on to reveal what participants believe are the most positive attributes associated with being your own boss, citing “flexibility to set my hours” as the biggest benefit (57 percent of women and 44 percent of men). Other noteworthy benefits include, “No one telling me what to do,” (29 percent of women and 34 percent of men),”More money,” (16 percent of women and 22 percent of men) followed by 19 percent of women declaring less office politics would be a major plus of being their own boss.

Today, on National Boss’s Day, Avon is taking the opportunity to invite women – and men – everywhere to take control of their lives and start living the Avon Boss Life. The “This is Boss Life” print campaign features the real-life success stories of Avon Representatives Georgiana Haynes, Lydia Osolinsky and Carlos and Milagros Garcia. Lydia explains what being her own boss means to her, “For me, being my own boss is about the ownership in success – and that’s empowering. I have the control to make changes to get what I need — there’s always another way to make things happen. I love that Avon is a part of that.” To learn more about their stories visit the Avon Beauty for a Purpose Blog here.

The television commercial features the campaign heroine bored by her job – until she discovers a brand new life as an Avon Representative. The music video-style commercial is set to the energetic, well-known female anthem, “I Will Survive.” The re-imagined lyrics include such affirmative statements as “I should have done this years ago/I should have broken free/If I’d known for just one second I could be the boss of me” and “Oh as long as I’ve got Avon and the newest shade of gloss/I’ve got passion, can’t you see?/’Cause my future’s up to me/Yeah, I’m a Boss.”

To celebrate National Boss’s Day, Avon has uploaded the re-imagined “I Will Survive” campaign song on video messaging app Dubsmash to let users record and share a video of themselves lipsyncing the song. All are also invited to share a photo of what your Boss Life looks like using Avon’s #BeautyBoss photo frame on any of your social media channels.

Visit sellavon.com and start living the Avon Boss Life today.

To find out more about the ‘This is Boss Life’ Campaign click here.

Methodology –Avon Boss Life Survey
The Avon Boss Life Survey is an omnibus survey of 1,130 American adults 18+. It was designed and conducted online by Finn Partners between September 30th and October 2nd, 2016. The sample was stratified and the data was weighted slightly by region, age, gender, income, and race in order to ensure a proportional, representative sample. This survey has a margin of error of +/-3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level. The margin of error is higher for subgroups within each sample.

About New Avon LLC
New Avon LLC (“Avon“) is the leading social selling beauty company in North America. The company generated over $1 billion in revenues during 2015, and has nearly 400,000 independent sales Representatives in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Avon’s product portfolio includes award-winning skincare, color cosmetics, fragrance and personal care products, featuring iconic brands such as Anew, Avon Color, mark., and Skin So Soft, as well as fashion and accessories. Avon has a 130 year history of empowering women through economic opportunity, and the company also proudly supports the Avon Foundation for Women in its efforts to end breast cancer and domestic violence. Learn more about New Avon and its products at www.avon.com.

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Kirby Grines from Float Left Led Panel Discussion on Transforming TV Experience at the Next TV Summit in New York City

October 21, 2016

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Float Left, a TV app solutions division of Olympusat Holdings, and one of the leaders in the industry helping top media and entertainment companies create engaging brand-specific, cross-platform TV applications, was in attendance at this year’s Next TV Summit in New York City, where Kirby Grines, Co-Founder and Senior VP of Corporate Development of Float Left, led a panel discussion on Transforming TV: The New Viewing Experience.

On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Grines joined a panel session among industry insiders, and offered insight into new ways to engage the audience, personalize content, and customize the viewer experience. He also shared data and delved into some of the latest innovations and opportunities to transform the OTT landscape.

“Mobility has completely changed TV and the way we watch content,” said Grines. “Our focus has been on leveraging data to improve the quality of the viewer experience. It’s about A/B testing, putting things out there, and moving things around. We aren’t just being reactive; we are being proactive.”

Grines emphasized that through personalization and content discovery, Float Left helps brands increase the engagement of their direct-to-consumer video services, and stressed the importance of having a solid understanding of the audience demographics and preferences.

The Next TV Summit & Expo is a TV and media conference and networking event focused on providing insights into the impact of new technologies and consumer expectations in the OTT era. For more information about the Next TV Summit, please visit nexttvsummit.com.

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Jesus Piñango
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The transition to OTT according to Olympusat’s CEO, Tom Mohler, at the Hispanic TV Summit

October 21, 2016

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Oct. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Olympusat, Inc., one of the largest independent media companies specializing in the ownership, distribution, production and technical services of Spanish and English language networks, was present at the Hispanic TV Summit where Olympusat’s CEO, Tom Mohler, was chosen to participate on a panel discussion on Exploring Options for Incremental Linear and Digital Distribution.

On Thursday, October 20, 2016, Mohler offered insight into the television industry transition to Over-the-top (OTT) platforms, as well as the growing Hispanic audiences preferences and demographics. The executive also delved into the current opportunities presented to content creators, networks, and distributors, and the demand for high-quality content targeted at multicultural audiences.

“Viewers are transitioning to OTT; they want to have control and the ability watch their favorite content whenever and wherever they want,” said Mohler. “We are witnessing how consumer behavior is changing; the interest for talk shows and reality is decreasing, and scripted TV is taking over the industry.”

Mohler stressed how the TV ecosystem is shifting, and reminded attendees that OTT platforms offer providers and distributors the possibility to add Spanish-language and multicultural content. Olympusat has recently launched VEMOX, a white label OTT TV Everywhere solution with live movies and entertainment channels and thousands of VOD hours.

The Hispanic TV Summit gathers industry leaders and top influencers to generate new ideas, and provide cable executives with a comprehensive view of the Hispanic TV and media industry.

Olympusat – Editorial Contact:
Jesus Piñango
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Secretary Cascos Reminds Texans Early Voting in Person begins Monday

October 21, 2016

Early Voting for General Election Begins Oct. 24 and runs through Nov. 4

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas Secretary of State Carlos H. Cascos reminds Texans early voting at the polls begins Monday, Oct. 24 and runs through Friday, Nov. 4.

“In-person early voting is a convenient option for voters,” Secretary Cascos said. “During early voting you can cast a ballot at any polling place in your county of registration and also avoid lines that may form on Election Day.”

Secretary Cascos also stressed that early voting is a way to ensure voters are able to vote even if they encounter unexpected events on Election Day.

“Sometimes things happen like a flat tire or a sick child,” Secretary Cascos said. “By voting early you don’t have to worry if you can’t make it to the polls on Election Day.”

Just like on Election Day, identification requirements will be in effect.

Voters who possess one of the seven forms of approved photo ID must use it at the polls. The seven forms of approved photo ID are:

Texas driver license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS
Texas personal identification card issued by DPS
Texas license to carry a handgun issued by DPS
United States military identification card containing the person’s photograph
United States citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph
United States passport

(With the exception of the U.S. citizenship certificate, the approved photo ID must be current or have expired no more than four years before being presented for voter qualification at the polling place.)

Currently, Texas voters who do not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID have additional options when casting their ballots. As provided by court order, if a voter does not possess and is not reasonably able to obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID, the voter may vote by (1) signing a declaration at the polls explaining why the voter is reasonably unable to obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID, and (2) providing one of various forms of supporting documentation.

Supporting documentation can be a certified birth certificate (must be an original), a valid voter registration certificate, a copy or original of one of the following: current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck, or other government document that shows the voter’s name and an address, although government documents which include a photo must be original and cannot be copies. If a voter meets these requirements and is otherwise eligible to vote, the voter will be able to cast a regular ballot in the election.

Voters with questions about the registration process and how to cast a ballot can visit VoteTexas.gov or call 1-800-252-VOTE. Texans can join the #VoteTexas conversation this election by following Vote Texas’ Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social platforms.

2017 Genesis G80 Earns The Industry’s Highest Safety Designations

October 21, 2016

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, California, Oct. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2017 Genesis G80 holds two of the highest safety honors in the auto industry – the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2016 Top Safety Pick + and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) 5-star rating. IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ and NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings help consumers pick vehicles that offer the highest level of crash protection and identify those with the most active and passive advanced safety technology.

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“Occupant safety is a key development priority for all Genesis vehicles, and the G80 is no exception with its full suite of standardized advanced safety technology,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. “Safety is a hallmark of the Genesis brand, and we are committed to offering cutting-edge innovations and engineering developments to meet the needs of our customers and achieve these top safety honors.”

With one of the most rigorous vehicle safety testing environments, IIHS rates vehicles in a small overlap front crash, moderate overlap front crash, side and roof strength, and head restraint tests, as well as a standard or optional front crash prevention system. Winners of the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award must earn good ratings for occupant protection in all five of the crashworthiness evaluations and an advanced or superior rating for front crash prevention.

NHTSA is the only organization that rates rollover resistance, in addition to frontal and side crashworthiness. New aspects of the ratings system include side pole testing, using different sized crash-test dummies, offering a single Overall Vehicle Score per vehicle and highlighting new crash avoidance technologies.

The 2017 Genesis G80 offers a host of standard advanced safety technology features that are unsurpassed in the mid-luxury segment. These features cover the full spectrum of safety, from driver awareness to total occupant safety, and even the safety of other drivers on the road.

Standard Advanced Safety & Technology Highlights:

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Blind Spot Detection (BSD) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) with Haptic Steering Wheel
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Pre-active seat belt and nine airbags
Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability
Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Vehicle Hold
8-inch touchscreen navigation system with rearview camera

The G80 also offers an available parking assistance system with eight ultrasonic sensors located on the front and rear bumpers. To help ensure maximum driver alertness, G80 benefits from an innovative available CO2 sensor control system, located under the glove box. In addition, the G80 is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), energy-absorbing front seats and nine airbags including advanced dual front airbags, driver’s knee airbag, front and outboard rear seat-mounted side-impact airbags, and roof-mounted side curtain airbags for both front and rear outboard seat occupants. Standard LED Daytime running lights improve vehicle visibility and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) provides individual tire pressure readouts.

MoneyGram Unveils MoneyGram Kameleon™

October 20, 2016

DALLAS, Oct. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) today announced MoneyGram Kameleon, a revolutionary turn-key product that offers a customized website for agents looking to offer a seamless money transfer and payment experience, is now available to all U.S. retailers, financial service providers and telcos.

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MoneyGram Kameleon, also known as Money Transfer as a Service (MTaaS), extends the same innovative and convenient services as MoneyGram’s award-winning mobile and web experience into a third party’s website. Its adaptive platform has a control panel that allows agents to customize content, colors, and images in real-time so it fits perfectly with their branding and marketing strategies. The platform also uses responsive design so it dynamically works for mobile, tablet or desktop.

“MoneyGram Kameleon is already creating a great online experience for customers who frequent Walmart.Moneygram.com which is powered by the product,” said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram’s chief executive officer. “Today we are focused on building on that momentum and expanding our private-label service to other businesses looking for a dynamic online site to connect with customers that can also be branded and updated easily.”

Integration with MoneyGram Kameleon only requires a few lines of code so any business can easily offer these services across their digital channels. This also provides customers with secure and convenient service anytime, anywhere without the need for a storefront location.

Customers who use websites and mobile services powered by MoneyGram Kameleon enjoy innovative features such as guest sending and MoneyGram’s “Track a Transfer” tool. Through the platform, users can send money to any of MoneyGram’s more than 350,000 agent locations as well as bank accounts around the globe.

Last month MoneyGram and Walmart launched the upgraded Walmart.Moneygram.com site built on the MoneyGram Kameleon platform.

About MoneyGram International, Inc.
MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com.

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Startup Weekend in Oakland Focused on Latinx Entrepreneurs in Tech

October 20, 2016

The Kapor Center for Social Impact works to make the technology ecosystem and entrepreneurship more diverse and inclusive.

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kapor Capital and Kapor Center for Social Impact will host a Startup Weekend to bring visibility to rising Latinx tech talent in the Bay Area. The event will take place on Friday, October 21 to Sunday, October 23, with the awards ceremony at 5pm on Sunday, at the Kapor Center in Oakland.

Throughout the Startup Weekend, VC and industry experts will work with technical and non-technical entrepreneurs to design tech solutions that address problems disproportionately affecting the Latinx community.

Organizers of this event chose to use the gender-neutral term “Latinx” (pronounced la-teen-ex) to highlight the intersectionality of the Latin-American identity across race, gender, and language.

Media should make note of the following details for the event:

WHEN:	Friday, Oct 21, 6pm: Event Begins
	Sunday, Oct 23, 9pm: Event Judging/Awards Presentation

WHERE:	Kapor Center
	2148 Broadway (@Franklin)
	Oakland, CA 94612

WHO:	Mitch Kapor, Partner at Kapor Capital & Kapor Center for Social Impact
	Carolina Huaranca, Principal at Kapor Capital
	Andrew Tang, Managing Director of Draper Dragon Fund, Partner at Draper Associates, CEO of Hero City at Draper University
	Monique Woodward, Founder/Executive Director of Black Founders, Venture Partner at 500 Startups

WHY:	The complex intersectionalities of the Latinx population in the U.S., coupled with their increasing technology consumption make this ethnic group one of the most misunderstood, yet powerful, communities of our time. By 2060, over a quarter of the entire U.S. population will be Latinx – that’s about 119 million people – representing over a trillion dollars of economic power.

The next big thing in tech to impact the Latinx community is not going to come out of the current demographics of Silicon Valley. Latinx are still vastly underrepresented in tech. This startup weekend aims to be a platform for aspiring Latinx entrepreneurs to innovate and create tech business ideas that will benefit their communities.

Startup Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide superior experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs, beginning with Friday night pitches and continuing through brainstorming, business plan development, and basic prototype creation.

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FIBRA Prologis Announces Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Results

October 20, 2016

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today reported results for the third quarter of 2016.

Net earnings per CBFI in the third quarter was Ps. 0.7020 (US$0.0382) compared with Ps. 0.6997 (US$0.0433) for the same period in 2015. Funds from operations (FFO) per CBFI was Ps. 0.7730 (US$0.0419) for the third quarter compared with Ps. 0.6631 (US$0.0410) for the same period in 2015.

SOLID OPERATING RESULTS

“We are pleased to report that our excellent operating performance continued in the third quarter,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Property Mexico. “Customer demand for logistics facilities in Mexico remains positive even in light of macroeconomic crosscurrents. We continue to see requirements from multinational retailers for large box and modern-grade facilities, especially in Mexico City’s CTT corridor. Customers are consolidating their operations from smaller, lower-quality facilities into larger distribution centers—in doing so, they improve the efficiency of their supply chains and gain access to improving infrastructure.”

Operating Portfolio	3Q16	3Q15	Notes
Period End Occupancy	96.7%	96.3%	Record occupancy led by global markets at 96.9%
Leases Signed	2.3 MSF	1.8 MSF	Led by Mexico City with 1.2 MSF
Customer Retention	88.8%	92.6%
Net Effective Rent Change	8.0%	14.7%	Led by regional markets at 12.2%
Cash Same Store NOI	1.1%	9.8%	Year-over-year increase of 3.8% in constant dollars and excluding a one-time adjustment
Same Store NOI	-1.6%	0.8%	Year-over-year increase of 1.1% in constant dollars and excluding a one-time adjustment

STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION

As of September 30, 2016, FIBRA Prologis’ liquidity was Ps. 7.8 billion (US$400.4 million), which included Ps. 7.5 billion (US$387.0 million) of available capacity on its unsecured credit facility and Ps. 259.5 million (US$13.4 million) of unrestricted cash.

GUIDANCE UPDATE FOR 2016

“We anticipate ending the year with meaningful outperformance in operations and a significant decrease in capital expenditures, which in turn will offset peso devaluation in AFFO,” said Jorge Girault, senior vice president, Finance, Prologis Property Mexico. “Additionally, we are revising our FFO to reflect the negative impact of debt mark-to-market that resulted from the refinancing a portion of the debt assumed at IPO. This non-cash adjustment has no impact on our AFFO or distributions.”

(US$ in million, except per CBFI amounts)	Previous	Revised	Notes
FFO per CBFI	$0.1650 to $0.1800	$0.1650 to $0.1700	Excludes the impact of foreign exchange movements
Year End Occupancy	95.5% to 96.5%	96.5% to 97.5%
Annual Capital Expenditures as % of NOI	14% to 16%	13.75% to 14.75%

WEBCAST & CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

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

Friday, October 21, 2016, at 9 a.m. CT/10 a.m. ET
Live webcast at www.fibraprologis.com by clicking Events
Dial in: +1 877 256 7020 or +1 973 409 9692 and enter Passcode 85588410.

A telephonic replay will be available October 21– October 28 at +1 855 859 2056 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 404 537 3406 from all other countries using conference code 85588410. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2016, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 190 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 33.3 million square feet (3.1 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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Western Dental Joins California Health Leaders Supporting Proposition 56

October 20, 2016

ORANGE, California, Oct. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Western Dental & Orthodontics, one of the nation’s leaders in accessible, affordable, high-quality oral health care, announced that it has joined a coalition of health care providers in California to support Proposition 56 on the general election ballot in November.

Western Dental, which has more than 160 California offices, joins a broad alliance of Proposition 56 supporters that includes physicians, educators, health care advocates, and organizations such as California Dental Association, California Medical Association, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and American Lung Association.

Proposition 56 would raise California’s tobacco tax, which is currently among the lowest in the country, to $2.87 per pack. The majority of the money from the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products containing nicotine, including e-cigarettes, will be used for improving health programs and research into cures for cancer and other illnesses caused by smoking and tobacco products.

According to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, California’s current tax of 87 cents per pack is ranked 37^th in the country. The tax hasn’t been raised in nearly 20 years.

“Tobacco is responsible for killing 40,000 Californians each year. That total is more than people killed by guns, car accidents, alcohol, illegal drugs and HIV combined,” said Dr. John Luther, Chief Dental Officer at Western Dental. “By taxing tobacco, we will save lives by getting people to quit smoking. But more importantly, it will stop young people from ever starting. Proposition 56 also will support important health care programs like Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal for low-income California residents.”

California currently spends $3.5 billion each year treating cancer and other tobacco-related diseases through Medi-Cal. The “No” on Proposition 56 campaign is funded entirely by tobacco companies.

The benefits of Proposition 56 include:

Reduce teen smoking: Studies indicate that 90 percent of smokers start as teens. An estimated 17,000 California kids get hooked on smoking and one-third of them will eventually die from a tobacco-related illness. In every other state that has raised the tobacco tax, smoking rates have gone down among teens.
Save Lives: Smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in California. Proposition 56 will not only help prevent teens from smoking, it will improve health care by fighting cancer and other tobacco-related diseases.
Smokers will pay to improve health care: Proposition 56 will serve as a user fee. If you don’t use tobacco, you won’t pay.

ABOUT WESTERN DENTAL
Western Dental (with its affiliate Brident Dental & Orthodontics) is one of the nation’s largest dental providers and is the leader in accessible, affordable, high-quality oral health care, with over 2 million patient visits annually in more than 200 affiliated offices throughout California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. Western Dental is the #1 provider of orthodontics services in California and Arizona, and continues to expand its network of orthodontists, oral surgeons, pedodontists, periodontists and endodontists to serve patient needs all within their local office. All of Western Dental’s services are backed by a unique quality assurance system that electronically monitors all patient visits, treatments, dental staff and clinical performance to enable high-quality care. For more information, please visit www.westerndental.com.

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Keep Your Car Breathing Well: Change the Air Filters

October 20, 2016

BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — You need clean air to breathe and so does your car, and a vehicle’s air filters make that possible. The non-profit Car Care Council reminds car owners to have the engine and cabin air filters inspected and changed regularly to ensure vehicle longevity and interior comfort.

“Air filters are your vehicle’s first line of defense against contaminants that reduce cabin air quality and negatively impact engine performance,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Community car care events held throughout the country reveal that nearly one out of five vehicles is in need of air filter replacement, so it’s evident that motorists often overlook this simple, yet important service.”

The vehicle’s engine air filter traps dirt particles that can cause damage to engine cylinders, cylinder walls, pistons, piston rings and bearings, leading to the engine losing power. The air filter also plays a critical role in keeping pollutants from contaminating the airflow sensor on fuel-injected cars. A normal wear item that requires regular checks and replacement, air filters should be inspected at each oil change and replaced annually or when showing other signs of contamination.

The cabin air filter is responsible for cleaning the air entering the passenger compartment. Under normal circumstances, it helps trap pollen, bacteria, dust and exhaust gases that may find their way into a vehicle’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, compromising interior air quality and damaging the system. Most cabin air filters are accessed through the panel in the HVAC housing, which may be under the hood or placed within the interior of the vehicle. A cabin air filter should not be cleaned and reinstalled. Instead, it should be replaced every 12,000 to 15,000 miles or per the owner’s manual.

To help motorists “be car care aware,” the Car Care Council has free tools available on its website, including a personalized service schedule, an 80-page Car Care Guide in English and Spanish, and a Car Care Minute video about cabin air filters.

The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For a copy of the council’s Car Care Guide or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.

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