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Report on Workers’ Comp Reforms Shows Progress, Benefits for Injured Workers, Employers

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OAKLAND, California, July 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) today released their 2016 report on the progress in implementing Governor Brown’s 2012 workers’ compensation reforms. The report updates the efforts to improve benefits for injured workers while moderating rapidly increasing costs for employers.

“The primary goals of the 2012 workers’ compensation reforms were to increase benefits and improve medical care for injured workers, and to control costs for employers,” said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary David M. Lanier. “While significant progress toward meeting the goals sought by the Governor and the Legislature has been achieved, the department is pushing ahead to further reduce costs in the system by developing an evidence-based drug formulary and improved anti-fraud efforts.”

“SB 863: Assessment of Workers’ Compensation Reforms” is DIR’s third annual report since the law took effect on January 1, 2013. The changes in SB 863 (De León) include the use of evidence-based medicine to guide treatment decisions, treatment dispute settlements by independent medical reviewers, and improved workers’ access to network physicians. This year’s update includes:

  • Savings continue to be realized. Updated annual estimates of savings from reforms by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) are about $600 million greater than initially estimated. In May, the California Insurance Commissioner approved the advisory pure premium rates proposed by the WCIRB, rates that average $2.30 per $100 of payroll, effective July 1. These rates are, on average, 5 percent less than the industry average for filed pure premium rates as of January 1, 2016, and 10.4 percent less than the average of the approved January 1, 2016, advisory pure premium rates of $2.57.
  • Projected average medical costs per claim (excluding medical cost containment expenses) decreased by about 8 percent between 2011 and 2015.
  • Benefits for workers also improved. Permanent disability benefits to injured workers increased approximately 30 percent, and more than $41 million in Return to Work supplemental payments has been disbursed to eligible workers whose benefits are disproportionately low in comparison to their earnings losses.
  • A focus on evidence-based medicine has had wide-ranging impact, reducing costs and unnecessary treatment and creating an efficient Independent Medical Review (IMR) to resolve disputes. Further refinements are planned in this area.

Among SB 863’s goals was the implementation of evidence-based medicine guidelines for treatment decisions. Evidence of opioid abuse prompted legislation mandating the adoption of an evidence-based workers’ compensation drug formulary by July 1, 2017. DWC is engaged in efforts to promulgate regulations for a formulary, consistent with California’s Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS), for medications prescribed in the workers’ compensation system. Other rulemaking is under way for home healthcare and interpreter services, and to extend the deadline for Return to Work supplement payments.

“Stakeholders have had valuable input at every stage in this process,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. “DIR looks forward to continuing our work with the stakeholders on these important reforms.”

DIR and DWC are also working to streamline the utilization review process, improve the MTUS to ensure it reflects current science and best practices, and exploring options for electronic submission of medical records to increase efficiency.

Starting this fall, DWC will launch an educational project to teach healthcare providers on the MTUS and the use of evidence-based medicine. This program will be available at no cost and will provide continuing medical educational credits for those who complete the course. Additional educational courses are planned beginning in the 4th quarter.

At the direction of Secretary Lanier, DIR is leading an effort to identify and address strategies for improved anti-fraud efforts in the workers’ compensation system. DIR and the Department of Insurance convened working groups in June to gather stakeholder input and evidence of fraudulent activity in the system, and the Department will be preparing a report on its policy recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature by no later than spring of 2017.

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) monitors the administration of workers’ compensation claims, and provides administrative and judicial services to assist in resolving disputes that arise in connection with claims for workers’ compensation benefits.

DWC’s Information and Assistance Unit, often the first DWC contact for injured workers, also provides assistance in English and Spanish to employers, labor unions, insurance carriers, physicians, attorneys and other interested parties regarding rights, benefits and obligations under California’s workers’ compensation laws.

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, DWC newsline updates, or other departmental notifications.

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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APR Energy Expands Sales Focus in the Americas Region

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JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — APR Energy, a global leader in fast-track power solutions, announces today the appointment of Carlos Mousadi as Regional Sales Director Americas.

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“Carlos brings more than a decade and a half of sales experience and deep knowledge of the Latin American power generation market to our expanding global commercial team,” said Silvio Cavaceppi, vice president of business development and marketing. “His vast experience using turbines and working with alternative fuels such as LPG will be especially valuable as we provide customers in the region with fast-track, fuel-flexible power solutions that can save customers significant money in fuel costs.”

Prior to joining APR Energy, Mousadi was director of sales at Siemens Energy Inc., where he focused on simple and combined-cycle fossil power plants solutions for customers throughout Latin America. Earlier at Siemens, he served as director of operations management, business excellence and business development with a concentration on Latin America.

About APR Energy

APR Energy is the world’s leading provider of fast-track mobile turbine power. Our fast, flexible and full-service power solutions provide customers with rapid access to reliable electricity when and where they need it, for as long as they need it. Combining state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient technology with industry-leading expertise, our scalable turnkey plants help run cities, countries and industries around the world, in both developed and developing markets. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.aprenergy.com.

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Colgate® Optic White® Launches Retail Contest for Music Fans to See Sin Bandera Perform Live at the Latin GRAMMY® Acoustic Session in Los Angeles

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Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Sessions

NEW YORK, July 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Colgate® Optic White® invites music fans to smile for a chance to win tickets to the 2016 Latin GRAMMY® Acoustic Session in Los Angeles on Wednesday, September 21 to see headliner and two-time Latin GRAMMY winning pop duo Sin Bandera, and show opener, the talented Mexican singer Carlos Rivera. From July 18 through September 11, Los Angeles residents can enter for their chance to win tickets to the exclusive event at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown L.A., by visiting local retail stores, or online at www.OpticWhiteStyle.com. Official rules can be found at here.

Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Sessions

Colgate Optic White has once again renewed its partnership with The Latin Recording Academy® to bring music fans closer to their favorite stars through the Los Angeles edition of the highly-acclaimed Latin GRAMMY® Acoustic Sessions. In addition to event tickets, two winners will also have the opportunity to participate in a meet-and-great with Sin Bandera and Carlos Rivera.

“In 2015 we brought smiles to music fans with performances by Natalia LaFourcade and Julieta Venegas; this year’s performances by Sin Bandera and Carlos Rivera are guaranteed to make a lasting impression that will bring a smile to the face of everyone in the theatre,” said Carla Kelly, General Manager, Colgate-Palmolive, Multicultural Marketing. “It doesn’t matter the genre; music is an integral part of Hispanic culture and triggers smiles in everyone who hears it; we are thrilled to be part of this unique music event to celebrate Latin culture.”

Kika Rocha, part of Colgate Optic White’s Designer Smile Squad, will be at this exclusive show giving fans an inside look at this invite-only event on her social channels (@KikaRochaModa on Twitter and @KikaRocha_on Instagram). Fans are also invited to follow Daniela Ramirez, part of the Designer Smile Squad, (@NanysKlozet on Instagram) and former Latin GRAMMY nominee and Optic White spokesperson Leslie Grace (@LeslieGrace on Twitter and Instagram).

The Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Sessions are nationally recognized as the only Latin music concert series that gives guests an up-close and personal experience with today’s most talented Latin musicians. For the past three years, Colgate Optic White has hosted beauty bars at numerous red carpet affairs, reminding Latinos that a smile is their best accessory.

To get live updates from the Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Sessions and see all of the #SonrisaBrillante looks and brilliant smiles, follow @SonrisaColgate on Twitter.

About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet and Hill’s Ideal Balance. For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate’s global oral health education program, Bright Smiles, Bright Futures™, please visit colgatebsbf.com.

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural FoundationTM. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow us at: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Vine, Periscope, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+ and Tumblr.

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Acura TLX Luxury Sports Sedan Speeds Into 2017 Model Year

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Acura TLX Luxury Sport Sedan Speeds Into the 2017 Model Year

TORRANCE, Calif., July 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —  The 2017 Acura TLX goes on sale tomorrow at Acura dealerships nationwide with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $31,9001. Offering the perfect blend of prestige, luxury and performance, the TLX adds three new dynamic exterior colors: San Marino Red, Lunar Silver Metallic and Modern Steel Metallic. In addition, an ebony black interior is now available with the San Marino Red and Fathom Blue Pearl exterior colors.

Acura TLX Luxury Sport Sedan Speeds Into the 2017 Model Year

“The Acura TLX continues to receive accolades for its combination of styling, driving dynamics and luxury refinements,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager, Acura Division. “TLX embodies the performance and technological sophistication of the Acura brand.”

The spacious five-passenger TLX delivers a unique and compelling blend of sports-sedan athleticism and premium refinement. TLX models are powered by two high-output direct-injected i-VTEC engines; two advanced transmissions, including an 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission, and the latest iterations of Acura precision-handling technologies—Precision All-Wheel Steer™ (P-AWS™), next-generation Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®), and Agile Handling Assist (AHA).

The 2017 TLX carries over the range of powertrain and drivetrain options from last year with three distinct TLX model offerings:

  • TLX with 2.4-liter, 206-horsepower i-VTEC inline-4 with 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (8DCT) with torque converter, and P-AWS
  • TLX with 3.5-liter, 290-horsepower i-VTEC V6 with 9-speed automatic transmission and P-AWS
  • TLX SH-AWD with next-generation SH-AWD, powered by the 3.5-liter, 290 horsepower V-6 and 9-speed automatic

All three TLX models offer a long list of standard luxury comfort, convenience and safety features. TLX models with the 2.4-liter engine can be upgraded to the Technology package and models with the 3.5-liter engine are available with Technology or the line-topping Advance Package.

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MSRP1

Anticipated EPA MPG Rating2

(city/highway/combined)

TLX 2.4L

$31,900

24/35/28

TLX 2.4L with Technology Package

$35,950

24/35/28

TLX 3.5L

$35,350

21/34/25

TLX 3.5L with Technology Package

$39,400

21/34/25

TLX 3.5L with Advance Package

$42,600

21/34/25

TLX 3.5L SH-AWD with Technology Package

$41,600

21/31/25

TLX 3.5L SH-AWD with Advance Package

$44,800

21/31/25

Design and Packaging
The TLX’s chassis, powertrains and precision-handling technologies are wrapped in a lithe exterior design with taut body surfaces, dynamically sculpted fender arches, and purposeful character lines. Its sporting character is emphasized by compact sports-sedan proportions.

Acura’s signature Jewel Eye™ LED headlights, standard on all models, lend the TLX an advanced and bright-eyed appearance while producing superior down-the-road illumination. Its LED lighting theme carries through to the LED-accented side mirrors, LED taillights and LED license plate illumination.

The TLX also features a 60/40-split folding rear seatback for greater cargo-carrying flexibility and a trunk design featuring a wide and deep opening, a low lift-over height, a fully flat cargo floor, and two optional underfloor storage compartments.

Interior
The TLX’s spacious five-passenger interior is designed and engineered to provide a high degree of refinement, luxury comfort and technological sophistication while supporting an exhilarating driving experience. High-end premium elements include a soft-touch, one-piece instrument panel upper cover, alloy and wood-grain design accents, and available Milano leather seat trim.

The TLX offers an abundance of available luxury features and technologies, including heated and ventilated front seats, HomeLink®, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, Smart Entry/Push Button Start keyless access system, Acura Navigation System with 3D view, and AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Traffic Rerouting. A 7-inch On Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD) touch screen, located in the center console, controls these and other features, and, with its contextual menus, displays relevant items while minimizing instrument panel clutter.

The TLX also features AcuraLink®, Acura’s cloud-based connected car system, offering Acura owners a broad range of cloud-based and embedded convenience, connectivity and available security features. All TLX models come equipped with Siri Eyes Free technology that, when paired with a compatible iPhone, allows the driver to use the features of Siri using familiar voice commands. Additional standard and available luxury features includes one-touch turn-signals and power windows, power driver and front passenger seats, GPS-linked automatic climate control, color Multi-Information Display (MID) with turn-by-turn guidance, LED accent lighting, HD Radio®, Pandora® and Aha™ integration, and HDMI and USB connectivity.

In keeping with Acura’s commitment to delivering a world-class audio experience, the TLX in Technology and Advance trims come equipped with a 490-watt, 10-speaker Acura/ELS Studio® Premium Audio System, engineered specifically for the TLX by legendary recording engineer Elliot Scheiner.

TLX models featuring the 3.5-liter V-6 engine utilize an advanced Electronic Gear Selector, using an intuitive push-button array in place of a traditional gear lever, freeing up center-console space while presenting an advanced and futuristic appearance. All TLX models incorporate an Electronic Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold that, when activated, retains brake pressure when the vehicle is stopped, simplifying driving in heavy traffic or on steep hills.

Powertrains
At the heart of the TLX’s athletic sports-sedan performance capabilities are its two powertrains, both utilizing direct-injection, i-VTEC valvetrains with variable cam phasing, and low-friction technologies to deliver higher output and linear and responsive power delivery, as well as to garner class-leading fuel-economy ratings.

The direct-injected 2.4-liter DOHC i-VTEC in-line 4, producing a peak 206 horsepower and 182 lb.-ft. of torque, is mated to an 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (8DCT) with torque converter. Featuring Sequential SportShift, closely spaced ratios, ultra-quick shifts and automatic rev-matching downshifts, the 8DCT gives the 2.4-liter TLX an aggressively sporting yet refined feel. The torque converter provides exceptionally smooth operation in stop-and-go situations, plus it offers off-the-line torque multiplication for substantially improved initial acceleration that a DCT alone cannot equal.

The direct-injected 3.5-liter SOHC i-VTEC V6 incorporates Variable Cylinder Management (VCM), with the ability to deactivate three of the engine’s six cylinders, for improved fuel efficiency. The aluminum-alloy 24-valve engine produces a peak 290 horsepower and 267 lb.-ft. of torque.

The V6 engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission with a wide gear ratio range and featuring Sequential SportShift plus the Electronic Gear Selector with push-button array.

The TLX SH-AWD also incorporates an idle-stop capability for improved fuel efficiency. A 28-volt Active Control engine mount significantly reduces engine vibration during restarts.

The TLX equipped with the 2.4-liter engine has an anticipated EPA fuel-economy rating of 24/35/282 mpg city/hwy/combined, among the highest for any vehicle in its class. The TLX with the 3.5-liter V6 with P-AWS has an anticipated EPA fuel-economy rating of 21/34/252 mpg. The TLX SH-AWD has an anticipated EPA fuel-economy rating of 21/31/252.

Acura Precision-Handling Technologies
Two-wheel-drive TLX models, with either the 2.4-liter or 3.5-liter engine, come equipped with the latest iteration of Acura P-AWS. The P-AWS system was integrated into the fundamental chassis design from the earliest stages of development, allowing engineers to take full advantage of its independent left and right rear-wheel toe angle control to enhance overall handling precision, low-speed maneuverability and high-speed stability.

The TLX SH-AWD features Acura’s acclaimed torque vectoring SH-AWD® technology. The rear-drive unit is constantly overdriven by 2.7-percent, providing torque-vectoring effect across a broad spectrum of driving situations, enhancing cornering capability at lower speeds and in tighter-radius corners.

Near-limit and high speed maneuvering capabilities of both the P-AWS and SH-AWD models are enhanced by the use of Agile Handling Assist (AHA), which utilizes the TLX’s Vehicle Stability Assist™ and premium 6-piston brake modulator to create a yaw moment (a vehicle turning force), helping the driver smoothly and easily trace the desired line with smaller steering-wheel inputs. AHA stabilizes the car earlier than conventional VSA, resulting in more agile and engaging dynamic performance in everyday driving conditions.

All TLX models also feature the latest development of Acura’s Integrated Dynamics System (IDS), which allows drivers to customize their driving experience through four selectable modes—ECON, Normal, Sport and Sport+. Depending on the setting, IDS will adjust power-steering effort, throttle response, transmission shift logic, HVAC system operation, and the control logic for either the P-AWS or SH-AWD systems. The Sport+ mode, a first for Acura, unlocks the full performance potential of the TLX with the most aggressive settings in all areas.

Safety and Driver-Assistive Technologies
The TLX also advances Acura’s reputation for delivering cutting-edge safety performance with its AcuraWatch™ suite of technologies. The TLX deploys a cooperative monocular camera and millimeter wave radar system that expands both the fidelity and scope of the vehicle’s road-sensing capabilities. This fusion of camera and radar technology underpins the TLX’s available Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS), which can provide enhanced car-to-car and car-to-pedestrian collision mitigation, while also enhancing the capabilities of the Adaptive Cruise Control.

The TLX utilizes Acura Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), which is included with the Advance Package. RDM uses the monocular camera to recognize painted lane lines, Botts’ Dots and Cat Eye markers to determine lane boundaries. When the vehicle’s current travelling direction would cause it to stray from a detected lane, the system warns the driver and assists by applying corrective steering input and, if required, braking force to help the driver maintain their current lane.

Additional standard and available driver-assistive features include blind spot information (BSI), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Expanded View Driver’s Side Mirror, Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS) and Rear Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM).

The TLX also employs Acura’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, along with advanced supplemental restraint systems—including front, side, side-curtain and driver’s knee airbags—to provide a high level of occupant protection in a wide spectrum of collision scenarios.

Body and Chassis
The TLX platform (body and chassis) was designed from the ground up to support and enhance the vehicle’s outstanding driving dynamics, luxury-sedan refinement, class-leading fuel efficiency and high-level collision safety performance.

The chassis features a four-wheel independent suspension system—McPherson Strut front and multi-link rear—with optimized geometry and Amplitude Reactive Dampers for improved ride comfort and handling performance. The TLX’s Motion-Adaptive Electronic Power Steering delivers a high level of steering precision and responsiveness while aiding fuel efficiency. It also works cooperatively with the vehicle’s Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) traction-control system to help the driver maintain vehicle control in slippery road conditions.

The TLX’s unit body utilizes advanced lightweight materials, including ultra-high-strength steels, aluminum (hood, bumper beams and front subframe) and magnesium (steering hangar beam), to minimize weight while providing for a high degree of rigidity that benefits both dynamic performance and occupant safety. Also incorporated into the body is the next generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) frontal body structure, and a one-piece, hot-stamped-steel door stiffener ring. The sleek body design is also optimized for class-leading aerodynamic efficiency.

For a premium interior experience, Acura engineers paid special attention to body sealing to provide a quiet and relaxing cabin experience. This includes the application of acoustic spray foam, which is applied in 10 critical locations throughout the body. Additional noise-reducing features include triple door seals, the expanded application of body sealing and sound absorptive materials, an acoustic glass windshield, and electronic Active Noise Control (ANC).

For More Information
Additional media information including pricing, specifications, features and high-resolution photography is available at acuranews.com/channels/acura-automobiles. Consumer information is available at www.acura.com. To join the Acura community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/Acura.

About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, an original approach to technology and design that creates a new driving experience. On March 27, 2016, Acura celebrated the 30th anniversary of its launch as the first luxury nameplate from a Japanese automaker. Nearly 98 percent of the products Acura sold in America in 2015 were built in America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the RLX luxury flagship sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV. This spring, Acura launched its next-generation, electrified NSX supercar as a new and pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance.

1 MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, vehicle options and destination charge of $920.00. Dealer prices may vary.

2 Based on anticipated 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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Colgate® Optic White® Launches Retail Contest for Music Fans to See Sin Bandera Perform Live at the Latin GRAMMY® Acoustic Session in Los Angeles

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Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Sessions

NEW YORK, July 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Colgate® Optic White® invites music fans to smile for a chance to win tickets to the 2016 Latin GRAMMY® Acoustic Session in Los Angeles on Wednesday, September 21 to see headliner and two-time Latin GRAMMY winning pop duo Sin Bandera, and show opener, the talented Mexican singer Carlos Rivera. From July 18 through September 11, Los Angeles residents can enter for their chance to win tickets to the exclusive event at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown L.A., by visiting local retail stores, or online at www.OpticWhiteStyle.com. Official rules can be found at here.

Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Sessions

Colgate Optic White has once again renewed its partnership with The Latin Recording Academy® to bring music fans closer to their favorite stars through the Los Angeles edition of the highly-acclaimed Latin GRAMMY® Acoustic Sessions. In addition to event tickets, two winners will also have the opportunity to participate in a meet-and-great with Sin Bandera and Carlos Rivera.

“In 2015 we brought smiles to music fans with performances by Natalia LaFourcade and Julieta Venegas; this year’s performances by Sin Bandera and Carlos Rivera are guaranteed to make a lasting impression that will bring a smile to the face of everyone in the theatre,” said Carla Kelly, General Manager, Colgate-Palmolive, Multicultural Marketing. “It doesn’t matter the genre; music is an integral part of Hispanic culture and triggers smiles in everyone who hears it; we are thrilled to be part of this unique music event to celebrate Latin culture.”

Kika Rocha, part of Colgate Optic White’s Designer Smile Squad, will be at this exclusive show giving fans an inside look at this invite-only event on her social channels (@KikaRochaModa on Twitter and @KikaRocha_on Instagram). Fans are also invited to follow Daniela Ramirez, part of the Designer Smile Squad, (@NanysKlozet on Instagram) and former Latin GRAMMY nominee and Optic White spokesperson Leslie Grace (@LeslieGrace on Twitter and Instagram).

The Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Sessions are nationally recognized as the only Latin music concert series that gives guests an up-close and personal experience with today’s most talented Latin musicians. For the past three years, Colgate Optic White has hosted beauty bars at numerous red carpet affairs, reminding Latinos that a smile is their best accessory.

To get live updates from the Latin GRAMMY Acoustic Sessions and see all of the #SonrisaBrillante looks and brilliant smiles, follow @SonrisaColgate on Twitter.

About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet, Hill’s Prescription Diet and Hill’s Ideal Balance. For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate’s global oral health education program, Bright Smiles, Bright Futures™, please visit colgatebsbf.com.

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural FoundationTM. For more information about The Latin Recording Academy, please visit LatinGRAMMY.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow us at: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Vine, Periscope, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+ and Tumblr.

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Netflix To Beam New CBS “Star Trek” Television Series In 188 Countries Around The World

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LOS ANGELES and AMSTERDAM, July 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Netflix and CBS Studios International today announced a landmark international licensing agreement for the new “Star Trek” television series. Netflix will be the exclusive premiere home of “Star Trek” in 188 countries (excluding the US and Canada). Each episode of the new series will be available globally within 24 hours of its U.S. premiere.

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Additionally, all 727 existing episodes of the iconic “Star Trek” television library – including “Star Trek: The Original Series,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: Voyager” and “Star Trek: Enterprise” will be available on Netflix around the world by the end of 2016.

The all-new “Star Trek” will begin production in Toronto in September for its January 2017 premiere. The iconic and influential global franchise will return to television for the first time since 2005 with a new ship, new characters and new missions, while embracing the same ideology and hope for the future that inspired a generation.

“The launch of the new ‘Star Trek’ will truly be a global television event,” said Armando Nuñez, President and CEO, CBS Studios International. “‘Star Trek’ is already a worldwide phenomenon and this international partnership will provide fans around the world, who have been craving a new series for more than a decade, the opportunity to see every episode virtually at the same time as viewers in the U.S. Thanks to our world-class partners at Netflix, the new ‘Star Trek’ will definitely be ‘hailing on all frequencies’ throughout the planet.”

“‘Star Trek’ is one of the most iconic shows in television history and we’re thrilled to partner with CBS to bring the beloved series to Trekkies around the world,” said Sean Carey, Vice President of Global Television at Netflix. “The newest chapter of the story promises to continue the rich tradition of adventure and is sure to excite fans everywhere Netflix is available.”

In the U.S., the new “Star Trek” will launch with a special premiere episode on the CBS Television Network in January 2017. The premiere episode and all subsequent episodes will then be available in the United States exclusively on CBS All Access, the Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service.

As previously announced, the new “Star Trek” marks the first original series developed for U.S. distribution on CBS All Access, which provides viewers thousands of episodes of CBS’s current and past seasons on demand, plus the ability to stream their local CBS Television station live for $5.99 per month.

Alex Kurtzman and Bryan Fuller are co-creators and executive producers for the new “Star Trek,” based on Gene Roddenberry’s original series. Fuller launched his career writing for “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “Star Trek: Voyager.” Kurtzman is co-writer and producer of the blockbuster films “Star Trek” and “Star Trek Into Darkness.”

The series is produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout, Fuller’s Living Dead Guy Productions, and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Bryan Fuller, Heather Kadin, Gretchen Berg & Aaron Harberts, Rod Roddenberry, and Trevor Roth will serve as executive producers.

About CBS Studios International:
CBS Studios International is the leading supplier of programming to the international television marketplace, licensing to more than 200 markets in more than 30 languages across multiple media platforms. The Studio participates in international channel ventures, currently comprised of 18 channels in 24 languages across more than 100 territories, reaching more than 70 million households worldwide. CBS Studios International also exports a diverse lineup of formats for local production around the world. The division distributes content from CBS Television Studios, CBS Television Distribution, Showtime, CBS News, CBS Films and a library of more than 70,000 hours of programming. CBS Studios International is a division of CBS Corporation.

About Netflix:
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is the world’s leading Internet television network with over 81 million members in over 190 countries enjoying more than 125 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

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Domino’s® Extends Carryout Deal All Week Long; Celebrates with Paybacks

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Domino's customers can visit pizzapayback.com for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including a Noid gift box.

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) is spreading the love by extending its Monday through Thursday $7.99 carryout deal all week long. Starting this week, Domino’s customers can carry out a large three-topping pizza for $7.99, all day, every day.

 

Domino's customers can visit pizzapayback.com for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including a Noid gift box.

To spread even more pizza love, customers can visit pizzapayback.com for a chance to win an assortment of prizes.

“Some people may have paid a little more for their carryout pizza in the past, and that’s not right. We’re fixing it by extending this great offer, so that everyone can enjoy a good price on a carryout pizza any day of the week,” said Joe Jordan, Domino’s chief marketing officer. “We think the chance of winning an ultimate pizza party, free pizza for a year or even a Noid gift box is the kind of payback our customers will appreciate.”

Customers can enter for a chance to win a prize – ranging from free pizza and hats, to a miniature, 3-D printed model DXP and other Domino’s themed prizes – from now until October. A second chance to win will run from October through December. Did Domino’s really make things right with some fun pizza paybacks? Oh yes we did!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 48 CONTIGUOUS U.S. (and D.C.), 13 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID IN AK, HI, & WHERE PROHIBITED. Sweepstakes ends 11:59 p.m. ET 12/31/16. For Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit www.pizzapayback.com. Sponsor: Domino’s National Advertising Fund Inc., 30 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.

About Domino’s Pizza®
Founded in 1960, Domino’s Pizza is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, with a significant business in carryout pizza. It ranks among the world’s top public restaurant brands with a global enterprise of more than 12,600 stores in over 80 international markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $9.9 billion in 2015, with more than $4.8 billion in the U.S. and nearly $5.1 billion internationally. In the first quarter of 2016, Domino’s had global retail sales of over $2.3 billion, with over $1.1 billion in the U.S. and nearly $1.2 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for nearly 97% of Domino’s stores as of the first quarter of 2016. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s generate over 50% of U.S. sales from digital channels at the end of 2015, and an estimated $4.7 billion annually in global digital sales. Domino’s features an ordering app lineup that covers nearly 95% of the U.S. smartphone market and recently introduced several innovative ordering platforms, including Ford SYNC®, Samsung Smart TV® Apple Watch and Amazon Echo, as well as Twitter and text message using a pizza emoji. In late 2015, Domino’s announced the design and launch of the DXP®, a purpose-built pizza delivery vehicle, as well as its first digital customer loyalty program.

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(Español) Pablo Soria de Lachica – Describe Las Consecuencias Del Préstamo Mexicano A Pemex

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Greyhound Mexico Celebrates One Year Anniversary

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DALLAS, July 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today marks the official first anniversary of Greyhound’s launch into Mexico, a venture that allowed the company to make history by becoming the first U.S.-based intercity bus company to operate domestically within Mexico. Since the service launched one year ago, Greyhound Mexico has transported hundreds of thousands of customers between Monterrey and Nuevo Laredo, as well as internationally between Mexico and the United States.

“We’re thrilled to be celebrating one year of operations in Mexico, offering customers outstanding service, safe travel and convenience at the lowest fares,” said Jose Luis Moreno, regional vice president, Greyhound Mexico. “We understood when we began service in Mexico that customers would expect the highest quality service, and we’re proud that we’ve been able to deliver. We look forward to continuing to offer our gold-standard of travel to those taking trips domestically and internationally.”

The service that began one year ago in Monterrey and Nuevo Laredo has become known for its unbeatable prices, modern amenities, and quick and easy international access. With 15 daily departures connecting Monterrey, Nuevo Laredo and several major hubs in Texas, customers have access to Greyhound’s extensive international network of more than 3,800 destinations across the continent.  

Throughout the summer, Greyhound Mexico is offering fares as low as $1 ($19 MXN) between Monterrey and Nuevo Laredo, and as low as $15 ($280 MXN) from Monterrey and Nuevo Laredo to select cities in Texas, when purchased on www.greyhound.com.mx. Offering the lowest priced tickets found for these routes, customers can enjoy traveling on buses with safety features, such as three-point seatbelts at every seat, and modern amenities that include free onboard Wi-Fi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, guaranteed seating, extra legroom, footrests and onboard restrooms.

For exclusive web-only fares, customers can purchase tickets on Greyhound’s website, www.greyhound.com.mx. Tickets may also be purchased at the terminal or via telephone at 1-800-AUTOBUS.

About Greyhound
Greyhound is the largest North American provider of intercity bus transportation, serving more than 3,800 destinations across the continent. The company also provides Greyhound Package Express (GPX) and charter services. For fare and schedule information and to buy tickets call 1-800-661-8747 or visit the website at www.greyhound.com. For the latest news and travel deals, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GreyhoundBus, Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GreyhoundBus, follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/greyhoundlines, download a high resolution photo at www.bit.ly/GreyhoundBusPhotos, or follow our award-winning blog, The Hound, at http://www.bloggreyhound.com.

Pershing Square Issues Statement Regarding Herbalife

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NEW YORK, July 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. (“Pershing Square”) today released the following statement:

Today, the FTC, in its complaint filed in Federal Court concluded[1]:

“In sum, Defendants’ compensation structure incentivizes Distributors to purchase thousands of dollars of product to receive recruiting-based rewards and to recruit new participants who will do the same. This results in the over‐recruitment of participants and the over-supply of Defendants’ products and exacerbates participants’ difficulty in selling Herbalife products for a profit.

Participants in a business opportunity should have some reasonable prospect of earning profits from reselling products to customers. However, most Herbalife participants earn little or no profit, or even lose money, from retailing Herbalife products.

In the absence of a viable retail-based business opportunity, recruiting, rather than retail sales, is the natural focus of successful participants in Defendants’ business opportunity. Thus, participants’ wholesale purchases from Herbalife are primarily a payment to participate in a business opportunity that rewards recruiting at the expense of retail sales.”

Under Koscot, Omnitrition, Vemma and other key FTC pyramid scheme cases, the above findings constitute a pyramid scheme. While it appears that Herbalife negotiated away the words “pyramid scheme” from the settlement agreement, the FTC’s findings are clear.

As part of the settlement, Herbalife can only compensate distributors for “Profitable Retail Sales,” a genuine sale made at a price above the distributor’s average total cost for the product. In light of the fact that the FTC found that Herbalife distributors make little or no profit, or even lose money from retailing Herbalife products, there are no longer any meaningful incentives to become or remain an Herbalife distributor.

The settlement also requires Herbalife to eliminate minimum purchase requirements and other inventory loading incentives. Furthermore, in order to maintain eligibility or advance in the plan, distributor requirements must be met through “Profitable Retail Sales” or sales to “Preferred Customers,” who are not buying product to participate in the business opportunity.

We expect that once Herbalife’s business restructuring is fully implemented, these fundamental structural changes will cause the pyramid to collapse as top distributors and others take their downlines elsewhere or otherwise quit the business.

The FTC complaint and settlement provide a roadmap for regulators in 90 other countries around the world to enforce similar requirements. We intend to work with these regulators to ensure that no future victims are harmed whether in the U.S. or otherwise.

We congratulate the FTC for enforcing the law that will lead to protections for consumers in the United States and the rest of the world.

About Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P.
Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. (“Pershing Square”), based in New York City, is a SECregistered investment advisor to investment funds. Pershing Square manages funds that are in the business of trading — buying and selling — securities and other financial instruments. Funds managed by Pershing Square are short the stock of Herbalife Ltd. and own put options on the company. Pershing Square may increase, decrease, dispose of, or change the size or form of its investment in Herbalife for any or no reason, at any time. Pershing Square may change its views about or its investment positions in Herbalife at any time, for any reason or no reason. Pershing Square may buy, sell, cover or otherwise change the form or substance of its Herbalife investment. Pershing Square disclaims any obligation to notify the market of any such changes. Please see the full Disclaimer appearing on website www.factsaboutherbalife.com and www.herbalifepyramidscheme.com.

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