Domino’s® to Play Video Games for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®

April 25, 2016

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Team members from Domino’s Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), the recognized world leader in pizza delivery, are playing video games this weekend to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^® as part of St. Jude PLAY LIVE, a program that encourages participants to stream their video games while raising money for kids fighting cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

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Starting Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1, from 11 a.m. EDT to at least 10 p.m. EDT, the Domino’s PLAY LIVE team will stream video games on their Twitch channel. Team members will be streaming live from the Domino’s World Resource Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and will be joined online by corporate and franchise team members across the country in the effort to support the kids of St. Jude. Donations can be made to the Domino’s Games PLAY LIVE team page.

The St. Jude PLAY LIVE program is in its third year. This is the second year Domino’s is participating, but the first year franchise team members are invited to join.

“St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been a beloved partner of our team members for many years,” said Jenny Fouracre, spokesperson at Domino’s. “St. Jude PLAY LIVE is a great opportunity for both our corporate and franchise team members to help the kids and families of St. Jude through a unique event.”

Since naming St. Jude as its national charitable partner in 2004, Domino’s has raised more than $30.5 million for the kids of St. Jude.

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 12,500 stores in over 80 international markets. Domino’s had global retail sales of over $9.9 billion in 2015, comprised of more than $4.8 billion in the U.S. and nearly $5.1 billion internationally. In the fourth quarter of 2015, Domino’s had global retail sales of over $3.3 billion, comprised of over $1.6 billion in the U.S. and over $1.7 billion internationally. Its system is comprised of independent franchise owners who accounted for nearly 97% of Domino’s stores as of the fourth quarter of 2015. Emphasis on technology innovation helped Domino’s generate over 50% of U.S. sales from digital channels at the end of 2015, and reach 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 has recently introduced several innovative ordering platforms, including Ford SYNC^®, Samsung Smart TV^® and Pebble Watch, 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 Piece of the Pie Rewards, its first digital customer loyalty program.

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About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^®

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude is working to drive the overall survival rate for childhood cancer to 90 percent, and we won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook (facebook.com/stjude) and following us on Twitter (@stjude).

Bridgestone Launches Their First Service Center “Bridgestone Store” In Puerto Rico

April 23, 2016

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Bridgestone North Latin America, BS-LAN, through its subsidiary Bridgestone Costa Rica, announced the opening of the first “Bridgestone Store”, located at the financial and commercial corridor of the ‘zona metro of San Juan‘. With the opening of the “Bridgestone Store” Puerto Rico adds the 7^th Service Center of Family Channel in the island, which reinforces the importance and the strategic growth of the Puerto Rican market for the BS-LAN region.

The “Bridgestone Store” has modern facilities and high technology equipment. The Puerto Rican consumers will have a personalized service and will be attended by qualified staff in a comfortable environment for the costumers. The main benefits and competitive advantages of the new Service Center are related to a full line-up of high-performance tires for cars and trucks, the acquiring of quality products and services, and specialized service in large facilities in a space of 3,685 cubic meters and the efficient attention and assistance for their vehicles.

High profile individuals such as Daniel Benvenuti, President and Director of Bridgestone in North Latin America; Erick Herrera, Bridgestone Country Manager in Costa Rica; Roger Hidalgo, Bridgestone Sales Director; amongst other special guests and clients, were present during last year’s opening ceremony on April 23^rd.

“In Bridgestone we feel very proud to launch this important Service Center in Puerto Rico. This country represents the largest market in Central America and the Caribbean, which is why we’re making sure our mission of giving our society quality services through the surge of positive buying experiences and the introduction of new technologies and innovations that have placed us as the leaders in the tire market worldwide.” Daniel Benvenuti comments.

Additionally, Erick Herrera tells us the following: “Puerto Rico has a large vehicle pool/fleet in the HP (High Performance) and UHP (Ultra High Performance) segments. With the inauguration of this Service Center, we hope to increase the market participation and maintain the growth that positions us as the most important company in the country and in the region.”

This new Service Center will offer mechanical tuning service, changing of distribution bands, repair and setting of water bombs, and renewal of oxygen sensors and dampers. Furthermore, it will offer checking, replacing and adjusting of brakes, suspension, verification of accumulators, sale and installment of tires, alignment, balance, oil change, basic mechanics and preventive/basic services and maintenance.

The “Bridgestone Store” Service Center is located at 1141 F.D. Roosevelt St., San Juan, Puerto Rico. It will have customer service of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Correa Tires Distributor, one of the largest and most important of the island, will be the business partner in charge of distribution. Correa is a rooting company in Puerto Rico, founded in 1978. It started its operation re-moulding/retreading/rubberizing passenger and van tires. As distributors, they handle Rubber and Service Centers, and commercial, industrial, agriculture and government sectors.

With the opening of this new Service Center, Bridgestone will increase the economic flow to the population, bring the latest, most advanced technology to the users, provide high competitiveness inside the market, and thus, reassuring the company’s commitment towards its clients and continuing to provide the best available products and services.

About Bridgestone Costa Rica, S.A.:
Bridgestone Costa Rica S.A. (BSCR) is a subsidiary which is a part of the business unit in Bridgestone Latin America, BS-LAN, and simultaneously, a subsidiary of the Bridgestone Latin America Tire Division (BATO LA) and Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), based in Nashville, Tennessee. BSCR was established and it built its first tire in 1967 at the Ribera of Belen, in the Heredia province. The company employs 1000 collaborators and manufactures passenger tires, light truck radial tires; buses and trucks and agricultural tires. BSCR has under its responsibility the sales of Central America and the Caribbean Isles, and it supports the operations of sales in North America and South America.

(Español) Your Trade Choice – Líder en beneficiar clientes en el clima económico actual de Venezuela

April 22, 2016

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April 22, 2016

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Rongxiang Xu Memorial Center Site Dedication Ceremony held in the US to Commemorate the First Anniversary of Dr. Rongxiang Xu’s Passing

April 22, 2016

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On April 15, 2016, family members Dr. Li Li, wife of Rongxiang Xu, and Kevin Xu, son of Rongxaing Xu and current President of National Rongxiang Xu Foundation, colleagues and friends of world-renowned Chinese Regenerative Life Scientist Dr. Rongxiang Xu, gathered at Lake Elsinore, California to commemorate the first anniversary of Rongxiang Xu's passing and attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rongxiang Xu Memorial Center, a major program of the National Rongxiang Xu Foundation.

LAKE ELSINORE, California, April 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On April 15, 2016, family members Dr. Li Li, wife of Rongxiang Xu, and Kevin Xu, son of Rongxiang Xu and current President of National Rongxiang Xu Foundation, colleagues and friends of world-renowned Chinese Regenerative Life Scientist Dr. Rongxiang Xu, gathered at Lake Elsinore, California to commemorate the first anniversary of Rongxiang Xu’s passing and attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the Rongxiang Xu Memorial Center, a major program of the National Rongxiang Xu Foundation.

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Dr. Xu was the foremost scientific researcher and proponent of Human Body Regenerative Restoration Science. Among those paying their respects to the memory of Dr. Xu were California state and local government dignitaries and representatives of the University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology and California State University at Los Angeles. In addition, U.S. President Barack Obama sent a commemorative painting to acknowledge Dr. Xu’s scientific and humanitarian contributions.

Last year, upon being advised of Dr. Xu’s passing, US President Barack Obama sent a handwritten condolence letter, by express mail, to the burial ceremony. Moreover, letters of condolence were sent by former President Bill Clinton, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, Chairman of Democratic Party, California Governor Jerry Brown, County of Los Angeles and City of Lake Elsinore officials. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adjourned their meeting to pay tribute and reverence.

One year later, April 14, 2016, the site dedication ceremony of the Rongxiang Xu Memorial Center was held in the city of Lake Elsinore. U.S. Congressional representative Ted W. Lieu, on behalf of the U.S. Congress, awarded the Certificate of Congressional Recognition to the National Rongxiang Xu Foundation. It recognized their continuing contributions and humanitarian efforts in providing care, healing and the application of Human Body Regenerative Restoration Science to people around the world.

For carrying forward Dr. Xu’s legacy recognized by both the US and China, in September of 2015, Kevin Xu attended the Third Governors Forum held during the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the US in Seattle, WA; Kevin Xu attended the 10^th annual conference of CGI and launched the first Chinese medical technology commitment to train doctors on Moist Exposed Burn Therapy (MEBT); The Rongxiang Xu Center for Regenerative Life Science at USC Davis School of Gerontology and the Los Angeles County Department of Health signed the Memorandum of Understanding on MEBT training in the US; In February of 2016, Kevin Xu met with Xiaolin Li, President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and reached an agreement to partner with the China Partnership Network of UN program “Every Woman, Every Child” led by CPAFFC, contributing to improving the health conditions of Chinese and international woman and children.

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Department of Industrial Relations Reports 2014 Fatal Occupational Injuries

April 22, 2016

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OAKLAND, California, April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) reports the number of Californians who died on the job decreased in 2014. 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.

“Every work-related fatality is a tragic reminder that worker deaths are preventable,” said Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). “Safe and healthy working conditions and dedication to preventing workplace injuries and illnesses can save workers’ lives.”

There were 344 fatal injuries on the job in California in 2014, compared to 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 2014 are the latest numbers available.

Key findings from the latest census in California include:

Over one third (35%) of all California workplace deaths identified in 2014 occurred in transportation incidents.
One in five (22%) of all California workplace deaths identified in 2014 were attributed to violent acts.
One in five (21%) of all California workplace deaths identified in 2014 were attributed to trips, slips and falls.
Fatal workplace injuries among Latino workers in 2014 decreased to 130 (38% of all worker deaths) from 194 (49%) in 2013, and 137 (37%) in 2012.

The high rate of workplace fatalities for Latinos continues to be an area the department is tracking closely. DIR over the past six years has increased workplace safety outreach and education to Spanish-speaking workers, with a focus on high-hazard work.

A table reflecting final data for 2014 for California is posted online. Detailed tables will be posted as soon as available from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

The preliminary data was posted last September. Changes to the final data result from the identification of new cases and the revision of existing cases based on source documents received after the release of preliminary results. Beginning in 2016, the data will only be released once annually in the month of December.

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.

— Sources: Graph 1 – 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). For further detail on CFOI methods and calculations see Part III: Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.

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

HITN-TV: Latino Vote Will Influence 2016 Election!

April 22, 2016

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BROOKLYN, New York, April 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a year where a record breaking 27.3 Million Hispanics will be able to vote, The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) announced today the launch of Tu Momento 2016 (Your Moment 2016), an education and information initiative designed to help the Hispanic community understand how the complex United States electoral system works and to keep the Hispanic community informed.

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Tu Momento 2016 will include an extensive campaign to encourage Hispanics to vote as they under-index in participation. It is estimated that less than 50% of eligible Hispanics will actually vote in 2016. HITN is making the program and its short-versions available to educational institutions and organizations that can benefit from its use in the United States. Each of the capsules are available to be viewed today at this dedicated website: www.tumomento2016.org .

“The 2016 election is going to be an opportunity for Hispanics to demonstrate its strength as a community by influencing the outcome of the 2016 presidential contest,” said Mike Nieves, President and CEO, HITN. “Spanish-language media has a responsibility to deliver content to its audience so more Hispanics can participate in this important election. HITN understands this responsibility and is committed to helping Hispanics better understand on how the electoral process works.”

Tu Momento 2016 will be hosted by acclaimed political commentator Gerson Borrero and will include a number of short and long form content that will commence in April all the way through Election Day in November. As part of this initiative, HITN will produce a one-hour special which focuses in providing detailed, yet simple to understand, explanations of how the complete electoral process works in the United States. Covering every step of the way from the moment every contender announces their intention to run for President to inauguration day.

The program will not mention any of the current candidates as it strives to become an evergreen piece that can be used as a reference for many years to come. This is the first program of its kind ever produced in Spanish-language. It has been shot in Ultra High Definition 4K technology and includes a sophisticated use of graphic elements that will make it very attractive and easy to understand.

In addition to the educational content, HITN will provide information and analysis coverage from the Primaries and will continue to do so for the Parties Conventions, the Debates, the General Election campaign and Election Day. Additional shows will cover the Republican Convention, Democrat Convention, Presidential Debates, and live Election Day coverage.

WHAT:	HITN Presents Your Moment 2016, new programming designed to educate Hispanics on the electoral process
WHEN:	April 25^th: will cover the primaries and caucuses April 30^th: will cover the electoral process, delegates and super delegates May 15^th: will cover the registration process and the Election Day process
WHERE:	HITN-TV( www.hitn.org/donde-ver-hitn )

Breaking News – Cuba Travel And Carnival Corporation Media Conference Call Today At 10 AM Eastern Time

April 22, 2016

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PRESS BRIEFING TODAY AT 11:15 AM EASTERN TIME

Major News Regarding Cuba Travel and Carnival Corporation’s New Fathom Brand and Its Historic Inaugural Voyage from Miami to Cuba

Join Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald for Two Press Events:

Media Q&A Call at 10 AM ET
Press Briefing at 11:15 AM ET at Carnival Corporation Headquarters

WHAT

On behalf of Roger Frizzell, chief communications officer for Carnival Corporation, you are invited to:

A media conference call to discuss today’s Cuba travel news — and Carnival Corporation’s Fathom brand and its historic inaugural voyage from Miami to Cuba on May 1 – the first such voyage in over 50 years.
A press briefing to discuss today’s news with Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald at the company’s headquarters in Doral.
Carnival Corporation’s address is 3655 NW 87^th Avenue, Doral, FL 33178

WHO

Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation

WHEN

Friday, April 22, 2016

Media Call at 10 AM ET

Press Briefing at 11:15 ET

Call Format: The call will open with brief comments from CEO Arnold Donald to discuss the news, followed by a media Q&A session.

CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS

800 923 9042 (toll-free number in North America)

+1 415 226 5356 (toll number for outside North America)

/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE — April 22, 2016/

Carnival Corporation to Sail to Cuba with All Travelers, Including Cuban-Born Passengers

April 22, 2016

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MIAMI, April 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest leisure travel company, today announced it will sail as planned from the U.S. to Cuba with all travelers, including Cuba-born passengers, for the company’s week-long voyages to Cuba. Carnival Corporation worked closely with Cuba to allow its cruise ships to operate in a similar manner as current air charter operations to Cuba, starting with its historic inaugural voyage on May 1, 2016.

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Last week, in anticipation of this positive outcome, Carnival Corporation announced its new Fathom brand was accepting bookings to Cuba from all travelers, including individuals born in Cuba. Fathom’s 704-passenger Adonia luxury cruise ship will begin sailing to Cuba every other week, marking the first time in over 50 years that a cruise ship has been able to sail from the U.S. to Cuba, as well as the first time in decades that Cuban-born individuals will be able to sail to and from Cuba.

“We made history in March, and we are a part of making history again today,” said Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation. “More importantly, we are contributing to a positive future. This is a positive outcome and we are extremely pleased. We want to extend our sincere appreciation to Cuba and to our team who worked so hard to help make this happen.”

“We have already seen tremendous interest in the incredible Cuba journey we have put together, and we are ecstatic that this historic opportunity is open to everyone who wants to travel to Cuba,” said Tara Russell, president of Fathom and global impact lead for Carnival Corporation.

Russell added: “Our guests will visit three beautiful and unique destinations on the island all in one week, with the convenience of only having to unpack once while we sail on the Fathom Adonia, our premium small ship with its excellent and diverse dining, service and accommodations. We are looking forward to treating Fathom travelers to an unforgettable experience.”

Carnival Corporation’s Fathom brand and its voyages to three ports of call in Cuba

During each sailing, Fathom will visit Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba, three ports of call for which Carnival Corporation has obtained berthing approval.

As part of this historic sailing in this inaugural year, travelers will enjoy an exciting Cuban experience and will sail aboard the Adonia, where they can choose to partake in onboard experiences, including Cuban- and Caribbean-inspired food and films, music and dancing, and much more.

Special onboard programming will include a wide variety of activities covering an array of interests, ranging from an orientation of Cuba’s history, customs and culture, to geographic-inspired entertainment, to casual and fun personal enrichment activities, along with conversational Spanish lessons.

Seven-day itineraries on Carnival Corporation’s Fathom brand depart from PortMiami on Sundays at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). The ship will arrive at its first destination, Havana, the following morning (Monday) at 11 a.m. ET. The Adonia returns to its homeport, PortMiami, at 7:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.

Prices for seven-day itineraries to Cuba start at $1,800 per person, excluding Cuban visas, taxes, fees and port expenses and including all meals on the ship, onboard experiences and several on-the ground activities. Prices will vary by season.

To reserve a spot on future sailings, travelers may contact their travel professional or call 1-855-9Fathom. Visit Fathom’s “Cruise to Cuba” page to learn more about the brand’s weeklong itineraries to Cuba.

About Carnival Corporation & plc Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest leisure travel company in the world, with a portfolio of 10 cruise brands in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia comprised of Carnival Cruise Line, Fathom, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, P&O Cruises (Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK).

Together, these brands operate 100 ships visiting over 700 ports around the world and totaling 221,000 lower berths with 16 new ships scheduled to be delivered between 2016 and 2020. Carnival Corporation & plc also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour companies in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Traded on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, Carnival Corporation & plc is the only group in the world to be included in both the S&P500 and the FTSE 100 indices.

Additional information can be found on www.carnival.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.princess.com, www.seabourn.com, www.aida.de, www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.pocruises.com and www.fathom.org.

(Español) ¡Celebra La Cultura en la Ciudad a una Milla de Altura con el Festival del Cinco de Mayo más importante del país!

April 22, 2016

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