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Department of Industrial Relations Reports 2015 Fatal Occupational Injuries

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OAKLAND, California, Dec. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) reports that 388 Californians died on the job in 2015. California experienced 13 multi-fatality incidents in 2015, accounting for a total of 48 workplace deaths. These events include the tragic shootings of public employees attending a holiday event in San Bernardino, four separate farm vehicle collisions, four different helicopter or small airplane crashes (including two separate military helicopter incidents), and 3 multi-victim workplace homicides.  This contrasts with six separate multi-fatality incidents that occurred in 2014 resulting in 17 fatalities.

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“Our thoughts are with the families and coworkers of those that died,” said Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). “In January, Cal/OSHA will convene an advisory committee to address workplace violence.”   

A review of the past ten years indicates that workplace fatalities remain below the average rate of fatalities prior to 2008, when the last recession began.

There were 388 fatal injuries on the job in California in 2015, compared to 344 in 2014, 396 in 2013 and 375 in 2012. Data comes from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) which is conducted annually in conjunction with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Figures for 2015 are the latest numbers available.

Key findings from the latest census in California include: 

  • One in five (20%) of all California workplace deaths identified in 2015 were attributed to be due to violence and other injuries by persons or animals. The incidence of workplace homicides in 2015 accounts for 12% of all workplace deaths in the state.
  • Over one third (38%) of all California workplace deaths identified in 2015 occurred in transportation incidents.
  • One in five (19%) of all California workplace deaths identified in 2015 were attributed to trips, slips and falls; with more than two thirds of those deaths involving falls to a lower level.
  • Nearly half of the victims of workplace fatalities (46%) in 2015 were Latinos. This fatality rate has fluctuated over the past ten years between 37% and 49%.

The percentage of Latino deaths in the workplace continues to be an area the department is tracking closely. DIR over the past seven years has increased workplace safety outreach and education to Spanish-speaking workers, with a focus on high-hazard work. 

Tables reflecting final data for 2015 (and prior years’ final data) for California are posted online.

The Census is conducted annually by DIR in conjunction with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. CFOI produces comprehensive, accurate and timely counts of fatal work injuries. This Federal-State cooperative program was implemented in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in 1992.

DIR 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. Its Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA, helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA does not have authority when injuries occur on public roadways.

Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

Members of the press may contact 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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Graph 1 – Current Population Survey, BLS Labor Force Data (Employment as of July of calendar year), and Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (annual final data for calendar year). 
Graph 2 – Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (annual final data for calendar year). 
Graph 3 – 2015 Fatal Occupational Injuries in California by Major Event, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries 2015.
Graph 4 – Incidence of Latino Workplace Fatalities in California, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (annual final data for calendar year, table A-7: percentage of Hispanic or Latino fatalities as compared to all fatalities).

For further detail on CFOI methods and calculations see Part III: Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.

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

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Families Celebrate Their “Greatest Gifts” This Holiday Season In Saint Luke’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cute as can be with a bow on top! These new arrivals are certainly the “greatest gifts” their families could ask for this holiday season. To celebrate this special time of year, some of Kansas City’s tiniest patients will don festive holiday wrappings for photos to commemorate their first Christmas, Hanukah or Kwanzaa.

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March of Dimes through our NICU Family Support Program at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is providing parents with critically ill newborns a moment to make holiday memories with their little ones. March of Dimes and Saint Luke’s NICU staff volunteers prepared costumes to package these little bundles of joy as the “precious gifts” they truly represent to their families. Professional photographers (who once were parents of NICU babies themselves) will volunteer their services to capture images of the tiny “gifts” in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, December 15, 2016. The photos will be provided to Saint Luke’s NICU parents as a keepsake, courtesy of the March of Dimes.

In addition to the photos, families will receive commemorative keepsakes, including a hand crocheted snowman or Santa bag filled with candy, a handmade holiday card featuring their baby’s unique footprint, a holiday board book that families can read together, and a handmade stocking. Families celebrating Christmas will have an opportunity for Santa to be included in their baby’s photo (portrayed by a very special Saint Luke’s security guard), while families celebrating Kwanzaa and Hanukah will also have holiday specific options for photography and commemorative keepsakes.

Every day a child is in the NICU can be frightening and uncertain. Events such as this help provide some normalcy for families as they cope with the stressful circumstances of a premature birth. Babies in the NICU may have been born too small, too soon, or with a medical condition that requires intensive care. Throughout the NICU experience, parents can be involved in their baby’s care in a variety of important ways. The March of Dimes has developed the NICU Family Support program to help support NICU families during their baby’s time in the NICU, empowering them to assist in the care of their child. The program also educates NICU staff about the best ways to support babies, families, and each other.

In the United States, about 380,000 babies are born too soon each year – that’s 1 in 10. Even babies born just a few weeks too soon can face serious health challenges and are at risk for lifelong disabilities including breathing problems, vision loss, cerebral palsy, and intellectual delays.

March of Dimes is setting the gold standard at our nationwide network of five Prematurity Research Centers, where about 200 of the brightest minds are collaborating to create major breakthroughs in prematurity. By working together, March of Dimes-funded scientists and researchers are finding answers to the unknown causes of premature birth.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. For detailed national, state and local perinatal statistics, visit peristats.org. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram or follow us on Twitter.

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Spanish journalist Manuel Aguilera receives awards in the United States for innovation in international journalism and defense of democracy

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MIAMI, Dec. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Manuel Aguilera, CEO of HispanoPost Media Group, the new online platform focused on investigative journalism and citizen journalism that offers editorial and video content, received the award “Premio Horacio Aguirre 2016” for defenders of press freedom in the category of “Innovative Journalism”. With this award the Interamerican Institute for Democracy (IID) recognizes Aguilera´s commitment with technological innovation applied to contemporary journalism.

The Horacio Aguirre Award for the Defense of Press Freedom is presented every year in three categories. The nominations and award is determined in November by the Council and Board of the IID, Presided by the Writer and Intellectual Carlos Alberto Montaner.

The jurors recognized how the new digital news platform headed by Aguilera responds to the needs of a growing segment of the public which seeks information and news with a combination of technology, video and quality. In this regard Carlos Alberto Montaner said that “Manuel Aguilera is an exceptional journalist. He has demonstrated that throughout his professional life. He has a clear sense of what constitutes news and the instinct to give the news its exact dimension. This is an absolutely well-deserved recognition tom the IID.” 

“We are very proud to see how the HispanoPost team is recognized by our contribution to XXI Century Journalism, especially now that some Latin American governments are trying to put barriers to the work of journalists. We are pleased that our form of journalism has contributed to the defense of freedom of expression,” said Manuel Aguilera, HispanoPost´s CEO.

With an international network of journalists generating quality content, the editorial offer from hispanoPost.com  provides more stories, reporting and original documentaries that any other media platform in Spanish, with amazing exclusives and quality content, covering politics, economic news, society or sports with particular emphasis on the United States, Latin America and Spain.

ABOUT HISPANOPOST

HispanoPost is the first media platform in Spanish which addresses the current demand for original, high quality digital video content, with rigorous and trustworthy investigative journalism, featuring stories from all over the world the attract and captivate the new news consumers.

Launched on December 2015, with a network that covers the Unitec States, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East, in a matter of months HispanoPost has positioned itself as a global media force, with the first ever online  information platform that features video captured via handheld mini-cameras and mobile phones; an international network of video content providers and technological solutions for TV Stations, digital media and brand outlets; with a TV production suite, documentaries and feature-length productions as well as an in-house advertising agency, talent development and high end publicity events.

The HispanoPost Media Group divisions include its digital information platforms Hispanopost.com, HispanoPost Content the B2B Content Provider Service and the HispanoPost Agency  

The HispanoPost team is present in all the planet’s hotspots: The United States, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Cuba, Argentina, Spain, Brussels, Israel and Iran.

Blue Diamond Resorts to Open All-New Grand Lido Negril, a Luxurious Au Naturel All-Suite Boutique Resort

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TORONTO, Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In February 2017, a new and exclusive au-naturel all-suite experience for adults over the age of 21 will open on the beautiful shores of Negril, Jamaica.  Grand Lido Negril, a luxury boutique resort, will offer 26 premium suites with butler service and other exclusive amenities in addition to full-use of the facilities and services of the neighboring Royalton Negril and Hideaway at Royalton Negril.

“We’re delighted to offer a top-of-the-line luxurious clothing-optional vacation experience for adults,” said Jordi Pelfort, Managing Director of Blue Diamond Resorts. “We’re confident that fans of this legendary naturist beach brand will be impressed with the modern and stylish resort experience we’ve created.”

All 26 of the elegantly-styled suites at Grand Lido Negril include premium butler service, 24 hour room service, and amenities that include: dual-headed rain showers, a fully stocked mini-bar replenished daily, free high-speed Wi-Fi resort wide, in-room Bluetooth speakers, USB recharge stations, free calls to North America and most of Europe, and satellite television with specialty channels.  Guests will also have exclusive use of a secluded au-naturel pool and the Reggae Bar and Grill, in addition to preferred access to all services and facilities at neighboring Royalton Negril or the adults-only Hideaway at Royalton Negril.

“Guests who love au naturel vacation experiences don’t have to forego their preference for an elegant first-class resort,” said Enrico Pezzoli, General Manager, Jamaica. “It’s a new offering for us in Jamaica, a unique experience fusing luxury accommodations and lavish amenities.”

For more information on Grand Lido Negril visit www.GrandLidoResorts.com or contact your travel agent.

About Blue Diamond Resorts

Since inception in 2011, Blue Diamond Resorts has risen to become the Caribbean’s fastest growing resort company of 33 properties exceeding 13,500 rooms in seven countries. Taking an innovative approach to differentiating brands under each market’s demands, Blue Diamond Resorts’ ever-growing portfolio is more impressive than ever.  Award winning All-In Luxury® Royalton Luxury Resorts offer signature amenities including All-In Connectivity™, modern Sports Event Guarantee™, and in-suite wellness elements such as the exclusive handcrafted DreamBed™.   Royalton Luxury Resorts’ adults-only sub-brands include Hideaway at Royalton, an adults-only experience with exclusive dining and preferred accommodations with access to the services and facilities at a nearby Royalton Luxury Resort, plus the stylish All Exclusive™ CHIC by Royalton,  a social vacation experience with luxury amenities around-the-clock. In Jamaica, Grand Lido Negril has been revived to provide those over 18 an upscale and elegant naturist vacation along an exclusive shore for the ultimate in privacy. Memories Resorts & Spa is an experience designed to impress the entire family featuring on-site splash parks, a popular kids club with famous themed characters Toopy & Binoo™, and an innovative teen’s lounge. Adult’s only concepts from Memories Resorts include, Sanctuary an 18+ section of Grand Memories Memories Caribe, a beachfront paradise in Cayo Coco.   Starfish Resorts are solely found in Cuba and offer amazing value for customers with convenient locations, comfortable accommodations.

For further information, please contact: Natalie Walsh, Corporate Manager Public Relations, Blue Diamond Resorts, +1-647-545-6926, [email protected]

Aeromexico Announces New Service Between Mexico City And Calgary, Canada

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— Starting on June 1st, 2017, the airline will operate a nonstop daily flight between these two cities

— This is the carrier’s fourth destination in Canada and its 19th destination in North America

— Aeromexico currently flies to Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, announced the beginning of new service on June 1st, 2017 from Mexico City to Calgary, the largest city in the Canadian province of Alberta.

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With this new flight, Calgary becomes the fourth destination Aeromexico serves in Canada, and its 19th destination in North America.

The carrier will operate the new route with its Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 160 passenger seats, including 16 in Clase Premier—Aeromexico’s Business Class—with the following schedules:

Calgary – Mexico City*

Mexico City – Calgary*

AM613

11:30 p.m.

06:05 a.m.

Daily

AM612

06:00 p.m.

10:30 p.m.

Daily

*Times are published in local time and are subject to changes without notice.

 

“Calgary is a very important destination for Aeromexico, as it will allow us to offer our customers the only nonstop flight available from Mexico City, providing customers with more choices for travel from Mexico, Central and South America to Canada, in addition to our flights to Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver,” said Aeromexico’s Chief Revenue Officer Anko van der Werff.

“Canada is Mexico’s third largest trading partner, and this destination promotes the oil, gas and mining industries, as well as health services and education so the airline will continue to offer increased connectivity options for its passengers,” added the executive.

“Bienvenido a Alberta! This new direct flight connecting Calgary to Mexico City is fantastic news.  Not only will the flights bring more visitors between Mexico and the province of Alberta, but they will also help boost tourism, investment, trade and cultural opportunities,” said the Honourable Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism for the province of Alberta.

Tourism from Mexico to Canada has grown 65.4% over the last six years, and this figure is expected to grow even more after Canada recently lifted the visa requirement on Mexico.

“This new YYC-Mexico City non-stop service will enhance opportunities with an important two-way travel and trade market and provide great connection opportunities from YYC to countries throughout Central and South America,” said Garth Atkinson, President & CEO of The Calgary Airport Authority.

Aeromexico’s new service offers Calgary customers connect to beaches in Mexico, such as Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel, Huatulco, Los Cabos and Ixtapa, business cities such as Guadalajara, Monterrey, Mérida, León and Aguascalientes, Mexican Gulf cities such as Villahermosa, Veracruz, Ciudad del Carmen and Tampico, and countries in Central and South America such as Guatemala, Costa Rica, Peru, Colombia. The carrier also strengthens its offer to connect to 20 destinations in Canada and the United States thanks to its codeshare partnership with Canadian airline WestJet.

About Grupo Aeromexico

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide commercial aviation services and promote passenger loyalty programs in Mexico. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, operates more than 600 daily flights from its main hub in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its route network spans more than 80 cities on three continents including 45 in Mexico, 18 in the United States, 15 in Latin America, four in Europe, four in Canada, and two in Asia.

Grupo Aeromexico’s fleet of close to 130 aircraft includes Boeing 787, 777, and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 190, 175, 170, and 145 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including 90 MAX 737 airliners and ten 787-9 Dreamliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 177 countries served by its top 20 airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 672 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel options through its codeshare partners Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, and WestJet with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. www.aeromexico.com and www.skyteam.com.

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One Drop Announces Partnership With The National Health Insurance Company – Daman, The UAE’s Leading Specialized Health Insurer, And Implementation Of One Drop | Professional Enterprise Platform

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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — One Drop today announced that The National Health Insurance Company – Daman (“Daman”), the UAE’s largest and most innovative health insurer, has chosen One Drop to lead its digital and mobile health innovation efforts in diabetes. 

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One Drop’s enterprise solution, One Drop | Professional, has been implemented by Daman to empower its members living with diabetes to monitor and take charge of their health through easy-to-use, accessible technology. One Drop | Professional is a population health management platform that fosters real-time interactions between people with diabetes and their healthcare teams. With One Drop | Professional, members track their health data and receive personalized health coaching through the One Drop | Mobile platform. Care providers are able to view members’ health data in real-time and provide relevant, highly personalized education and support in the context of everyday life, which is when these interactions are needed most. 

“We are committed to using the most innovative technology to expand quality and effectiveness of care, and through our partnership with One Drop we expect to make great strides in diabetes management and outcomes,” said Dr. Michael Bitzer, Chief Executive Officer at Daman. “One Drop’s platform offers a way to fill the gap between clinic visits, allowing for the continuity of care necessary for people with diabetes to get and stay healthy.”

One Drop | Professional has been adapted for Daman based on a thorough understanding of the social habits, lifestyles and culture of the people of the UAE. The One Drop | Mobile experience has been enhanced to include special features for Daman members, including Arabic language support, region-specific food data, a 9-week lesson plan, and curated content via the in-app news feed. Daman members also have access to premium features that allow them to communicate with Daman health coaches to get the information and support needed for improved blood glucose management.

Over the past few decades, rapid economic growth across the Middle East has led to a rapid change of lifestyle and a corresponding increase in the rates of diabetes in the region. Today, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have the highest prevalence of diabetes in the world, with nearly 35 million people (1 in every 10) diagnosed. According to the International Diabetes Federation, 19.3 percent of adults ages 20 to 79 in the United Arab Emirates have diabetes, and it is among of the leading causes of premature death. Spending on diabetes care in the MENA region is estimated to rise from $16.8  billion in 2014 to $24.7 billion in 2035, threatening to impact economics and bankrupt healthcare systems.

Governments and healthcare providers have recognized the severity of epidemic and, beginning in 2009, the UAE government rolled out a ten-year plan to fight the disease including increased diabetes research, public awareness campaigns, and updated medical facilities. Daman is taking an innovative approach by using mobile technology to move care beyond the clinic and into people’s everyday lives. One Drop | Professional combines the use of real-time data and human support to empower people to take ownership of their diabetes management in a way that is motivating, encouraging, and long-lasting. Daman members are able to see the relationship between their behaviors and blood sugars each day and, with the continuous support of their coach, effect positive behavioral change and avoid long-term complications.

“Daman is an ideal partner for implementing One Drop | Professional, given its focus on providing members with smart choices and the highest possible level of support, comfort and convenience when it comes to healthcare.” said Jeff Dachis, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of One Drop. “The UAE is among the countries facing the highest diabetes rates in the world. Our collective goal is to provide affordable, accessible, and effective evidence-based care to improve outcomes for the people who need it most.”

About The National Health Insurance Company – Daman
The National Health Insurance Company – Daman  is the UAE’s leading specialized health insurer, providing comprehensive health insurance solutions to more than 3 million members in the UAE. Over the years, the company has been the partner of choice for a number of the country’s most prominent organizations and multinational companies in various industries including oil and gas, aerospace, energy, construction, investments and media.

Daman is a public joint-stock company that is 80% owned by the Abu Dhabi Government with the remaining 20% owned by Munich Re. The company is backed by the reliable support of the Abu Dhabi Government and its strategic partner, Munich Re, one of the world’s leading reinsurers, plays an important role as both reinsurer and a valuable source for knowledge transfer.

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi and established in 2006, Daman offers a range of health insurance plans for both individuals and organizations and exclusively manages the Government’s health program, Thiqa, for UAE Nationals and Abu Dhabi Basic Plan for low income expatriates. Members enjoy access to the largest healthcare providers’ network in the UAE and an extensive international network of over 45 countries.

Daman, a pioneer in health care insurance, drives innovation through a combination of state-of-the-art technology and healthcare-related expertise offered by a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce. Members benefit from added value through unique offerings such as the disease and case management programs as part of the acclaimed Health Support services. Daman also operates a 24/7 customer call center and has a medical services authorization team in direct contact with Daman’s network of healthcare providers. It also provides a diverse range of online services that are unmatched in the UAE.

Daman has set high standards in the health insurance industry and has been awarded a number of internationally recognized awards and quality-focused certifications in a relatively short span of time. The company is ISO 9001 certified for Quality Management Systems.

About One Drop
One Drop (Informed Data Systems Inc.) is a digital health company harnessing the power of mobile computing and data science to empower people with diabetes to live healthier lives. The One Drop | Mobile solution is available for free worldwide on iOS and Android. One Drop | Premium is a consumer subscription service available for purchase in-app and at online at http://onedrop.today. One Drop | Professional is an enterprise solution for insurers, healthcare provider networks, and self-insured employers to dramatically lower the cost of caring for people with diabetes.  For more information, visit http://onedrop.today/professional.

Olympusat Launches Top-notch SVOD Package of Content on FlixFling

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 15, 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, announced today the launch of a SVOD Spanish-language package of content on FlixFling’s streaming video service.

“We are thrilled to partner with FlixFling as we continue to offer a large variety premium content to a wider audience,” stated Tom Mohler, CEO of Olympusat Holdings. “The addition of Olympusat’s SVOD package of content provides more Spanish-language and multicultural content to FlixFling’s programming lineup.”

Customers of FlixFling’s subscription service will be able to enjoy hundreds of titles and compelling content designed by Olympusat. Programming features highly-acclaimed movies, captivating series, fan-favorite telenovelas, vibrant variety shows, and lifestyle entertainment.

FlixFling’s CEO, Thomas Ashley said, “We are very excited to further diversify the content we offer to our customers and appeal to the Spanish speaking market. Olympusat has an impressive content line-up we are sure will appeal to a broad audience.”

The SVOD channels available on Olympusat’s SVOD package of content are:

Cine Real – A contemporary movie channel offering an unrivaled library of award-winning and original films from Spain and Latin America, including popular genres such as action, drama, comedies and romance.

Damas – A Spanish-language entertainment channel featuring highly-rated lifestyle programming and successful telenovelas from all over Latin America, from the all-time classics, to popular contemporary productions.

FlixFling offers movies and television content to rent or buy On Demand, as well as multiple monthly subscription channel offerings. Cine Real and Damas are part of Olympusat’s robust collection of Spanish-language SVOD channels that will be available to FlixFling’s subscribers. Pio Pio, Parables, Parables en Español and TOKU are set to launch in early 2017.

To learn more about Olympusat’s industry-leading efforts, please visit olympusat.com.

Olympusat – Editorial Contact:
Jesus Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]

Sean “Diddy” Combs and DeLeón Tequila Welcome GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter Miguel, Teyana Taylor, Machine Gun Kelly, Dave East, Vic Mensa, Arantza and Clay to the DeLeón 100

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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today Sean “Diddy” Combs and DeLeón Tequila officially announce a partnership with Billboard that includes the introduction of the DeLeón 100.  The DeLeón 100 will recognize 100 trailblazers nationwide.  Individuals selected to this elite group will embody the essence of the DeLeón brand and exhibit determination to bring their craft to #thenextlevel.  The new campaign reinforces the importance of disrupting the status quo and shaping your own future.

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“The DeLeón 100 is all about recognizing the tastemakers and trailblazers who are bringing music, and culture, to the next level,” said Sean “Diddy” Combs. “I’m always searching for people who are bold, fearless and doing their part to shape the future. Now, in partnership with Billboard, I will be celebrating and sharing their inspiring stories with the world.”

Tonight DeLeón and Billboard extend the message by inducting the first members into the elite DeLeón 100.  The private celebration, that will take place in Los Angeles, features an intimate live performance by GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter – Miguel and showcases some of the other rising stars.  During the evening, seven tastemakers will be named to the group including the GRAMMY winner and music pioneers Teyana Taylor, Machine Gun Kelly, Dave East, Vic Mensa, Arantza and Clay.

In February DeLeón and Billboard will release an introspective on Miguel, showcasing how he is taking his career to the next level.   The short documentary will be unveiled on billboard.com. The full DeLeón 100 roster will be released in the February print issue of Billboard Magazine which hits newsstands on February 10th.  The list, including a more in depth look at each honoree, will be made available at billboard.com.

“DeLeón Tequila is honored to partner with Billboard on this extraordinary initiative,” says Andrea Sengara, SVP Combs Wine and Spirits.  “They are an industry leader and have paved the way for so many emerging talents.  The program is designed to recognize people who have the courage to do things in their own way and with the perseverance to reach the next level.” 

“The Billboard team is thrilled to partner with DeLeón Tequila on this first-time partnership, which celebrates the DeLeón 100 list,” says Julian Holguin, SVP Brand Partnerships. “The success of Billboard is built on our ability to continually cover and celebrate artists who make inroads across the music industry. Collaborating with DeLeón Tequila in honoring artists reaching the next level of their careers proved to be a natural fit for two leading brands.”

‘Tis the final call to take holiday shopping to #thenextlevel.  To help you celebrate and recognize your loved ones this holiday season, DeLeón Tequila will offer complimentary personalized engraving on select variants.  Visit Reservebar.com for more details.   The Makers of DeLeón have also announced a new manufacturer’s suggested price point for the Ultra-premium collection.  This will encourage consumers to try out new variants and share the experience.  This change positions the brand in reach of the tastemakers that are shaping our culture and creating #thenextlevel lifestyle. The new manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $34.99 for DeLeón Platinum and $39.99 for DeLeón Reposado both in 750ml bottles. 

No matter how you plan to shape the future, when enjoying DeLeón Tequila this holiday season, please remember to always drink responsibly.

The following drinks have been created to celebrate the DeLeón 100 and can also be made at home to take your cocktail experience to #thenextlevel:

DeLeón® Tequila Signature Cocktail

DeLeón® Alma
1.5 oz. DeLeón® Platinum Tequila
1.5 oz. Coconut Water
1.5 oz. Pineapple Juice

DeLeón® The Bite Down
1.5 oz. DeLeón® Platinum Tequila
Lime Wedge

Beso Caliente
1.5 oz. DeLeón® Reposado
1 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
.5 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1 Bar Spoon Cane Syrup

About DeLeón®  
DeLeón® Tequila was initially created in the Guanajuato region, home to the town of Leon and the town of Purisima del Rincon.  The DeLeón® brand launched in 2009 to an elite following in Hollywood and the U.S. music industry.  Purchased in 2014 by a joint venture between business mogul and international icon Sean Combs and the world’s largest spirits company Diageo North America, Inc. DeLeón® Tequila defies conventions to establish a new standard of luxury in tequila.  The DeLeón® portfolio boasts six provocative ultra-premium and luxury expressions made from the finest, hand-selected 100% Blue Weber agave sourced from the highlands of Jalisco.  By instilling an innovative blend of traditional yet unique tequila making processes, DeLeón® Tequila curates exquisite smoothness and abundant character.  For more, information visit: www.deleontequila.com.   

About Billboard
Billboard is the world’s most influential music brand, built on the most complete and well-respected database of charts across all music genres. The Billboard charts define success in music. From the iconic Billboard magazine to Billboard.com, the ultimate consumer-facing destination for millions of passionate music fans, to the industry’s most elite conference series and influencer events including the Power 100 and Women in Music – the Billboard brand has unmatched authority among fans, artists and the industry alike. Billboard was named the leading U.S. brand on Twitter, surpassing the NFL, ESPN, BuzzFeed and MTV, with 6.1 million engaged actions in Q3 2015, and named an overall Top 10 U.S. Media Publisher in December 2015 with 11.8 million social actions. Billboard has a social media footprint of 14.8 million social followers across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Billboard magazine has published major news-generating covers recently including Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Selena Gomez, Fifth Harmony, Justin Bieber, an open letter to Congress signed by 180+ of the music industry’s biggest stars and executives.

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FIBRA Prologis Acquires 250,400 Square Feet of Class-A Facilities

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MEXICO CITY, Dec. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), Mexico’s leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate, today announced the acquisition of 250,400 square feet across two fully leased Class-A logistics facilities for a total investment of US$16.2 million, including closing costs.

The two properties are new developments by sponsor Prologis, and are located in the southeast submarket of Ciudad Juarez.

“This acquisition complements our portfolio in Ciudad Juarez, which as of September 30 was 95.6 percent occupied, outpacing Ciudad Juarez’s market occupancy by 290 basis points.  The properties are located within Juarez Industrial Center, which is in the most important and dynamic industrial submarket of Ciudad Juarez and has direct access to a major highway as well as proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border crossing,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Property Mexico. “Both properties are 100-percent leased to EP Logistics, a growing regional third-party logistics company that provides export and import services to manufacturers in the electronics, automotive and medical device sectors, among others.”

As of September 30, 2016, FIBRA Prologis owned 3.3 million of logistics and distribution space in the Ciudad Juarez market and 33.3 million square feet throughout Mexico.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2016, FIBRA Prologis comprised 190 logistics 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.

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One Drop Announces Inaugural Members Of One Drop | Experts Advisory Board

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NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — One Drop today announced the One Drop | Experts Advisory Board and its six inaugural members, including healthcare professionals and clinical researchers, as well as people living with diabetes. One Drop | Experts is a diabetes education and coaching program provided through the One Drop | Premium monthly subscription service launched earlier this month in the US, UK, and EU. 

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The One Drop | Experts Advisory Board will provide guidance, feedback and advice on the One Drop | Experts program and will help ensure program content and policies are clinically appropriate and evidence-based, reflecting the latest research findings, as well as best practices in treatment and education. The Advisory Board will be consistently focused on the user experience, ensuring that users can collect health data in a comprehensive, easy-to-understand form, and use that data to inform their diabetes management.

“Members of the One Drop | Experts Advisory Board have committed their careers to improving outcomes and quality of life for people with diabetes, and/or have lived with diabetes for many years. I’m honored to be working with such a talented group with such diverse perspectives,” said Mark Heyman, PhD, CDE, Director of One Drop | Experts. “We all agree that diabetes education is critical to reducing the burden of diabetes and improving outcomes; however, the current approach falls short in meeting these goals. One Drop | Experts engages people in a way that’s simply not possible with the traditional model. Our mobile delivery model drives engagement using a continuous, asynchronous approach that enables our Experts to be true partners in your diabetes journey.”

The inaugural members of the One Drop | Experts Advisory Board are:

Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE, BC-ADM is a nationally recognized and respected dietitian and diabetes educator. Ms. Warshaw currently serves as President of the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) and applies nearly forty years of experience in her work as a book author and freelance writer, media spokesperson, consultant, diabetes educator and weight management coach. Hope is most well known for her expertise in the areas of healthy restaurant eating and diabetes nutrition management. As a nutrition and diabetes consultant, Hope has worked with companies such as McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, a Johnson & Johnson Company; National Starch Food Innovation, Presentdiabetes.com, Can-Am Care, Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals and others.

Martha M. Funnell, MS, RN, CDE, FAADE is an Associate Research Scientist of Learning Health Sciences and Adjunct Lecturer of Nursing at the University of Michigan Medical School. She is a named author of over 170 peer-reviewed publications and co-author or editor of 6 books. Previously, Ms. Funnell served as President of Health Care and Education at the American Diabetes Association, and Chair of the National Diabetes Education Program at the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control. She currently serves as Co-Chair of the WHO conference on Peer Support in Diabetes, and is a member of both the European Union Diabetes Literacy Project Scientific Advisory Board and DAWN2 Project International Study Group. Ms. Funnell’s research and scholarly interests include patient empowerment, diabetes self-management education and support, care management for chronic disease, patient engagement, and peer support in chronic illness.

David Marrero, PhD currently serves as the Director of the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center for Border Health Disparities. Dr. Marrero is a two-time recipient of the Allene Von Son Award for Diabetes Patient Education Tools by the American Association of Diabetes Educators, has been nominated to Who’s Who in Medicine and Health Care (2000), served as associate editor for Diabetes Care (1997-2002) and is the associate editor for Diabetes Forecast. He has also been awarded Alumni of the Year from the University of California, Irvine (2006) and Outstanding Educator in Diabetes (2008) by the American Diabetes Association. This year, he served as President of Health Care and Education at the American Diabetes Association. Dr. Marrero’s research interests include strategies for promoting diabetes prevention, improving diabetes care practices used by primary care providers and the use of technology to facilitate care and education. His clinical interests include diabetes, obesity, and coping. He has been living with type 1 diabetes since 1977.

Carla Miller, PhD is currently Professor of Human Nutrition at the College of Education and Human Ecology at the Ohio State University. Dr. Miller’s expertise includes the evaluation of how and why people make behavioral change, including food-related changes. She is interested in the decision-making process that consumers use for food choice and examines the relationships among behavior, health-related outcomes, and mediating variables which promote and sustain behavioral change, especially for people managing chronic diseases. Dr. Miller’s research program includes the development, implementation and evaluation of behavior change interventions. 

Heather Gabel was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2001 and has been actively involved in diabetes advocacy ever since. Ms. Gabel founded diabetes empowerment organization Beta Connect, and has worked for both the Diabetes Hands Foundation and DiabetesSisters. Currently, Ms. Gabel is a PhD student in the disability studies program at University of Illinois, Chicago, studying the effects of online health community participation within a participatory community research framework. 

Doug Warren has been living with type 2 diabetes since 2006. Mr. Warren has been an active One Drop | Mobile user since its launch in 2015 and has provided the One Drop team with valuable feedback throughout. As a participant in the One Drop | Experts Beta program, Doug was one of the first people to experience its benefits, and his feedback has helped shape the product into what it is today.

Dr. Heyman and Rachel Head, CDE, are leading the One Drop | Experts program and will work closely with the Advisory Board to develop targeted education programs that address all aspects of life with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as pre-diabetes. Dr. Chandra Osborn, Vice President of Health and Behavioral Informatics, conducted preliminary analyses of One Drop | Experts user data and found that people with diabetes using One Drop | Mobile and One Drop | Experts for four consecutive weeks:

  • Consistently tracked their food and blood glucose over time
  • Increased their average number of in-range blood glucose readings by 40% 
  • Reduced their average percentage of high blood glucose readings from 18.5% to 3.7%
  • Reduced their average blood glucose reading from 185 mg/dL (A1c 8.1%) to 158 mg/dL (A1c 7.1%)

“We are taking a new approach to diabetes management that meets people where they are and helps them get to where they want to be,” said Jeff Dachis, Founder and CEO. “For too long, the medical industry has taken a one-size-fits-all approach to chronic disease management. Through One Drop | Experts, we are delivering scalable, ultra-personalized healthcare and evidence-based results.”

About One Drop | Premium
One Drop | Premium, the first-ever monthly subscription service to provide affordable, accessible diabetes care — unlimited blood glucose testing supplies and 24/7 live in-app support from diabetes experts — all for less than a monthly co-pay. For $39.95 or less per month (without insurance), the One Drop | Premium monthly subscription service provides:

  • One Drop | Chrome with Unlimited Test Strips: One Drop | Chrome is an FDA-approved, design-forward blood glucose meter that wirelessly transmits blood glucose data to the cloud via the One Drop | Mobile app for iOS and Android. Unlimited blood glucose test strips are delivered on-demand directly to the doors of One Drop | Premium subscribers — no prescriptions, no insurance, no appointments, and no hassles.
  • One Drop | Experts for Anytime Care: One Drop | Experts is a diabetes support and education program delivered entirely via the One Drop | Mobile app. Experts (Certified Diabetes Educators) have real-time access to subscriber data and are available 24/7 to provide  guidance, support, and anytime care via in-app chat. 
  • One Drop | Mobile: One Drop | Mobile is an award-winning, cloud-based diabetes management solution delivered entirely via mobile app on iOS and Android. 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 health data analytics, peer-support, and expert support all in one place.

One Drop | Premium is available in-app (iOS and Android) and online in the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union.

About One Drop
One Drop (Informed Data Systems Inc.) is a digital health company harnessing the power of mobile computing and data science to empower people with diabetes to live healthier lives. The One Drop | Mobile solution is available for free worldwide on iOS and Android. One Drop | Premium is a consumer subscription service available for purchase in-app and at online at http://onedrop.today/. One Drop also offers enterprise solutions to insurers, healthcare provider networks, and self-insured employers to dramatically lower the cost of caring for people with diabetes.  For more information, contact [email protected]  

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