Know the Score: Wearing Eye Protection Helps Prevent Athletes from Getting Benched Due to Ocular Injury
SAN FRANCISCO, March 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sports-related eye injuries cause an estimated 100,000 doctor visits each year.1 Yet, most of these injuries can be prevented by wearing eye protection. In fact, a recent study of high school field hockey players shows that traumatic eye injuries fell 67 percent after eye protection became mandatory.2 In support of Sports Eye Safety Month in April, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is offering athletes of all ages guidance on how to best protect their eyes.
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Common sports eye injuries include corneal abrasions, lacerations and bleeding in the eye. Basketball players tend to get poked in the eye with fingers. Tennis and softball players more often get hit with fast moving balls. In contact sports like football and martial arts, more severe ocular injuries such as retinal detachment and orbital fracture occur. One-third of sports related eye injuries happen to kids.3
The good news is that 90 percent of eye injuries can be prevented with the use of protective eyewear. Save your vision while playing sports by following these tips:
- Wear the right eye protection: For basketball, racquet sports, soccer and field hockey, wear protection with shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.
- Put your helmet on: For baseball, ice hockey and lacrosse, wear a helmet with a polycarbonate face mask or wire shield.
- Know the standards: Choose eye protection that meets American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. See the Academy’s protective eyewear webpage for more details.
- Throw out old gear: Eye protection should be replaced when damaged or yellowed with age. Wear and tear may cause them to become weak and lose effectiveness.
- Glasses won’t cut it: Regular prescription glasses may shatter when hit by flying objects. If you wear glasses, try sports goggles on top to protect your eyes and your frames.
“Virtually all sports eye injuries could be prevented by wearing proper eye protection,” said ophthalmologist Philip R. Rizzuto, M.D., clinical spokesperson for the Academy. “That’s why I always strongly encourage athletes to protect their eyes when participating in competitive sports.”
Anyone who experiences a sports eye injury should immediately visit an ophthalmologist, a physician specializing in medical and surgical eye care.
For more information on sports eye safety, see the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeSmart® website at www.aao.org/eye-health.
About the American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Our EyeSmart® program provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health. For more information, visit www.aao.org.
1Eye injuries in athletics and recreation, Survey of Ophthalmology. 1996. Napier, et al.
2Eye Protection and Risk of Eye Injuries in High School Field Hockey, Pediatrics, Sept. 2015. Kriz, et al.
3Prevention of sports injuries, Journal of Ophthalmic Nursing & Technology, 1990. Vinger, P.F.
Vlogger Blair Fowler Tapped By John Frieda® Hair Care
CINCINNATI, March 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– The modern beauty landscape is changing. After years of looking to preeminent stylists for trustworthy product recommendations and trendsetting style tips, today’s women are turning to additional sources for advice: real women. From bloggers and vloggers to Instagram stars, these “real women” are relatable for young viewers and resonate with fans who realize that looking “red carpet ready” every day isn’t always realistic. Now, the trailblazers at John Frieda® Hair Care are leading the charge by naming vlogger Blair Fowler to the brand’s House of Experts where she will join the likes of celebrity stylists such as Harry Josh.
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“This year, we’re launching innovative in-shower colour products never before seen in the market, so it only makes sense to add a real beauty enthusiast to our team,” explains Heather Warnke from Kao USA, Inc. “Blair has been a pioneer expert in the beauty space and has a unique voice speaking to and relating with women. Now, she’ll be able to provide them with first-hand insight into how she uses our products and incorporates them into her routines. With her immense following as a trusted beauty expert, she will serve as an incredible, fresh voice for the brand.”
For years, John Frieda® Hair Care has curated its House of Experts—a group of stylists and colourists who collaborate with the brand, maintaining its salon quality formulas and helping consumers navigate the line. The team offers everything from styling tips to product recommendations and trend forecasting, using their professional skills to show consumers how to achieve extraordinary hairstyles and colour on their own. Fowler will join the team as its first vlogger, marking a new era for the hair care industry and expanding what it means to be an expert. She will work with the brand to introduce fans to new offerings designed to bring salon-quality results into the home like Brilliant Brunette® Visibly Deeper™ and Visibly Brighter™ Shampoos, Conditioners and In-Shower Treatments showing every woman firsthand how to achieve her ultimate hair colour right in her own shower. This team of experts, combined with John Frieda®’ Hair Care’s research and development team, will continue to make the impossible possible when it comes to hair, pairing consumers with the right products for the style they desire. Find John Frieda® Hair Care on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
“I am so honored to be a part of such a legendary team,” says Fowler. “Not only do I admire the work of experts within the John Frieda® brand like renowned hairstylist Harry Josh, but I have been a longtime fan of the brand and can’t wait to help educate my audience on their latest innovations.”
Known for her beauty vlogs and makeup tutorials that have garnered over 240 million views, Blair got her start by joining her sister for a series of beauty and style videos. Together, the two sisters built a social media empire, expanding into health and fitness and becoming beauty consultants for Seventeen Magazine. The sisters then collaborated with a popular online retailer to launch an exclusive collection of shoes and handbags, and even launched their own makeup and fragrance line, Skylark. In addition to being a trusted beauty expert, Blair is also an actress, having landed multiple roles in both televisions series and films. In 2015, Blair and her father were cast in a popular reality television series that will be airing this spring.
ABOUT BLAIR FOWLER
At the age of 15, Blair Fowler with her sister took their passion for beauty and style and created online videos that have since grown into an online phenomenon that has led them to become one of the biggest international YouTube personalities. Their concept was simple — share their beauty experiences and begin posting makeup tutorials on YouTube – yet, the connection with viewers was incredible as they soon began attracting viewers around the world. The few initial videos have morphed into a library of video content and helped to launch a brand that is loyally followed and supported by their social media community.
Blair with more than 1.7 million YouTube followers Blair has posted hundreds of videos offering viewers tips, tricks, tutorials, faves and even celebrity interviews. As one of the most popular and widely recognized YouTube personalities in the U.S., as well as internationally, Blair currently reaches more than 269 million YouTube channel views. Her product faves and reviews are so beloved by viewers that many of the brands and products featured in their videos often sell-out within a week of airing. Since the launch of their original videos, the sisters have been working to develop their business and brand, working tirelessly on major partnerships, as well as developing their own product lines. They’ve launched a beauty line called Skylark, a YouTube “Beauty Vlogger Bootcamp” series, a cell phone case and two books that are part of their fictional book series. Follow Blair on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
ABOUT KAO USA
Kao USA Inc. is a leading manufacturer of premium beauty care brands that are recognized around the world for their innovation and quality. The Kao USA Inc. portfolio includes Ban® antiperspirant deodorants and Total Refresh® Cooling Body Cloths; Jergens® and Curel® hand and body lotions; Biore® facial care; John Frieda® Frizz-Ease®, Luxurious Volume, Sheer Blonde®, Beach Blonde®, Brilliant Brunette®, Radiant Red® and Precision Foam Colour professional hair care products. Founded in 1882, Kao USA Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kao Corporation.
New online course offered by Ismael Cala: “People who break paradigms turn problems into opportunities”
MIAMI, March 17, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Communicator, conference speaker and inspirational author, Ismael Cala, announced the opening of his online course “Rompiendo paradigmas para elevar y transformar nuestra vida,” (Breaking paradigms to elevate and transform our lives), with Atlantis University, after the great success of the first seminar “Emotional Leadership.”
Sponsored by Centro Académico de Liderazgo de las Américas (C.A.L.A.), (Academic Leadership Center of the Americas), the new course focuses on personal growth, changing attitudes towards the future, and the positive effect on all areas of one’s personal and professional life.
“Most people focus on the negative side of things, on their experiences, and on future projects. However, those who learn how to break paradigms and to face their destiny with a positive attitude are able to turn problems into opportunities; they cease to be victims and become part of the solution,” said Ismael Cala.
“Rompiendo paradigmas para elevar y transformar nuestra vida” is divided into three sessions: a) Mental paradigm. The value of changing behavior; b) Reprogramming the brain. Positive mental attitude; and c) Transformation and personal development.
Once the online course is completed, you will receive a certificate from Atlantis University with three academic credits, transferable to any study program in the United States, and also valid in other countries. There is no age or academic level requirement.
For more information and registration, go to: http://www.ismaelcala.com/atlantis
ABOUT ISMAEL CALA
Communicator, author and international conference speaker regarding personal development and leadership themes. He heads CALA, the CNN en Español interview program, and he writes a weekly column for more than 50 publications in Latin America and the United States.
Author of the best sellers “Ser como el bambú” (Be like the bamboo) (2016), “El secreto del bambú” (The secret of bamboo) (2015), “Un buen hijo de P” (A good son of P) (2014) and “El poder de escuchar” (The power of listening) (2013), Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba (1969), and has a degree in Art History from Universidad de Oriente. He graduated with honors from the School of Communication of York University in Toronto, and he holds a diploma from Seneca in Television Production.
ABOUT ATLANTIS UNIVERSITY
Atlantis University educates corporate and technological leaders through international academic programs. Its vision is committed to professional development, personal growth and social responsibility. It has an innovative focus on training competent leaders in the current labor market. It is an accredited university located in Miami, in the United States.
Fisher-Price Debuts A New Film Linking Playtime To Learning Starting From Birth
NEW YORK, March 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A Film By You is a mini retrospective film from the perspective of a child, showing the incredible developmental journey in the first five years of life, featuring footage from 25 real families in six countries and from submissions shared by the Fisher-Price global Facebook community. The film, created by Fisher-Price, Inc., one of the world’s leading infant and preschool toy manufacturers and a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc., premiered today.
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“This film celebrates parents’ unlocking their child’s unique potential through play,” said Jean McKenzie, EVP of Fisher-Price Global Brands. “Giving children time to play culminates in a joyful childhood experience and, importantly, leads to healthy development. Engaging in playful interaction, starting from birth, helps children build cognitive skills, confidence, social bonds and many other growth aspects that get them ready for that first day of school.”
Last year, Fisher-Price published its international Moms’ Hopes & Dreams Study which surveyed moms in seven countries around the world on their attitudes and approaches to early childhood development. The finding that only 59% of moms strongly agreed that “Development starts at birth,” was a key inspiration for A Film By You. The film was created to highlight the critical role parents’ play, from birth, to spark their child’s natural curiosity and propel development within a playful environment. View A Film by You here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAG79ElZRjM
Fisher-Price launched A Film By You on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter as part of its ongoing Best Possible Start campaign. The brand invited parents in 13 countries to share video clips of their children’s everyday adventures of growing up. At the beginning of each week in the six-week social campaign, Fisher-Price requested submissions based on developmental themes centered on social, emotional and physical feats. By the end of each week, playbacks were posted to the Fisher-Price Facebook page, sharing the best of content for that week. Reflecting the very early days of babyhood in all its experimental and wobbly first attempts, to the tug and touch-our-heart moments when babies and toddlers go from “not ready” to “I did it!,” the playbacks offered a condensed view of critical development in the first five years of life.
Throughout the social campaign, Fisher-Price also encouraged parents to share their amazement and support of joyful, child-led play in a global conversation using the #filmbyyou hashtag.
About Fisher-Price
In 1931, Herman Fisher and Irving Price embarked on a journey to change the toy industry. Their goal: creating playthings that inspire a child’s development. More than 85 years later, Fisher-Price remains deeply rooted in the belief that play is the way children learn best. To this day, understanding the importance of play in building a child’s skills is the fundamental principle, as the company strives to enrich the lives of families with young children around the globe. United by the passion for a child’s safe care and development at each age and stage, the people of Fisher-Price work tirelessly to bring families the best toys and baby products in the world. Some of the company’s best-known brands include Laugh & Learn®, Little People®, Power Wheels®, and Imaginext®, and it’s also a leading developer of character-based toys for children’s programming such as Thomas & Friends™, Blaze and the Monster Machines and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Fisher-Price is a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT). For more information, visit www.fisher-price.com (U.S.) and www.fisher-price.ca (Canada) or connect with Fisher-Price on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest.
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Aeromexico Consolidates Its Presence in Tijuana, Baja California
TIJUANA, Mexico, March 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, is set to consolidate its presence in Tijuana by launching two new direct flights from the city, as well as expanding another. The carrier will begin operating four weekly flights to Chihuahua and three weekly flights to Los Cabos, as well as adding a second daily flight to Hermosillo, for a total increase in capacity of 2,000 seats per week from the border city.
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The new routes will be operated using Embraer 145 and 170 aircraft with 50 and 76 passenger seats respectively, with the following schedules:
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On announcing the new services, Aeromexico’s Corporate Sales Director Jorge Goytortua, said, “As a major city on the Mexican side of the border, Tijuana is a key destination for the airline that enhances connectivity throughout Southern California on account of its geographical location and the availability of direct service with our carrier to eight destinations in Mexico and to Shanghai, China, allowing us to cater to leisure and business customers alike.”
Speaking on behalf of the State of Baja California, Secretary of Tourism Oscar Escobedo, explained that the state is ranked as the second best destination in terms of air connectivity in Mexico, having reported 5% year-over-year growth in 2015.
“With the opening of the new Cross-Border Express Bridge at Tijuana airport, we are looking to attract new routes in association with our main partners such as Aeromexico to enhance the state’s reputation as a tourist destination that offers world-class food, wine, accommodations, and eco and adventure tourism, plus many other services.”
With this service expansion, Aeromexico continues to consolidate its position in Tijuana, offering enhanced connectivity throughout the region, Mexico and the world, as it looks to provide passengers with more and better travel options.
About Grupo Aeroméxico
Grupo Aeroméxico, 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 includes 80 cities on three continents with 46 in Mexico, 16 in the United States, 16 in Latin America, three in Canada, four in Europe, and two in Asia.
Grupo Aeromexico’s fleet of close to 130 aircraft is comprised of the 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 airline alliance, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 178 countries served by the 20 SkyTeam airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 636 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel options with its code share 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
Department of Industrial Relations Issues Statement on RAND Analysis of Proposed Refinery Regulations
OAKLAND, Calif., March 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Department of Industrial Relations Director Christine Baker today issued the following statement in response to the RAND Corporation’s economic analysis of draft refinery regulations to improve refinery worker safety and public safety in nearby communities:
“Refinery incidents as recent as this week are sobering reminders of the risks for workers and for the people that live and work nearby. The draft regulations are a part of the state’s ongoing commitment to protect refinery workers and surrounding communities.
“The RAND study reveals a substantial economic and social benefit in preventing costly refinery incidents, and that the costs to industry from the proposed regulations are balanced with the worker and public safety benefits.”
The proposed regulations were developed in response to recommendations made by the Governor’s Interagency Working Group on Refinery Safety, convened to examine policy and regulatory measures to improve safety in the wake of the August 2012 Chevron facility incident in Richmond, California.
The RAND study was conducted as a requirement for the California Office of Administrative Law rulemaking process and Senate Bill 617 (Chapter 496, Statutes of 2011). Under SB 617, a state agency must conduct a standardized regulatory impact assessment when it estimates that a proposed regulation has an economic impact exceeding $50 million.
DIR’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health Process Safety Management Unit is responsible for inspecting refineries and chemical plants that handle large quantities of toxic and flammable materials. Health and safety standards enforced by the unit seek to prevent catastrophic explosions, fires, and releases of dangerous chemicals.
Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.
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.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health Praises Chicago City Council Move to Raise Tobacco-Buying Age to 21
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “Today, Chicago joined 135 cities and the State of Hawaii in a national movement to realize a smoke-free generation by raising the tobacco buying age to twenty-one. They have set an example for the nation of local government standing up to Big Tobacco,” said Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance), the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group.
The Chicago ordinance raising the smoking age from 18 to 21 passed the City Council by a decisive 35 to 10 vote. “Economic interests should not take precedence over the welfare of Chicago’s youth. Today’s vote will help families protect the health of their children today and in the future,” said Esther E. Sciammarella, Executive Director of the Chicago Hispanic Health Coalition, an Alliance member and regional leader of the Alliance’s Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) network on tobacco cessation and cancer awareness. After the vote, Chicago City Mayor Rahm Emanuel tweeted, “Chicago is choosing kids over big tobacco.”
A March 2015 report from the Institute of Medicine concluded that raising the tobacco sale age to 21 will have a substantial impact on public health and save lives. Indeed, data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health show that 95% of adult smokers begin smoking before they turn twenty-one. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, one in five (20.9%) of Hispanics in the U.S. reported using tobacco, and National Survey on Drug Use and Health data highlight that U.S. born Hispanics are having a greater incidence of smoking that those who are foreign-born.
Dr. Delgado, concluded “If you need support talking to your children about not smoking or you or a loved one needs help quitting, we are here to help. Call our toll-free Su Familia Helpine at 1-866-783-2645. Together we can build a healthier and smoke-free America.”
About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance)
The Alliance is the nation’s foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the health of Hispanics in the United States with a mission to achieve the best health outcomes for all. For more information visit us www.hispanichealth.org.
Nuestras Voces (Our Voices)
Nuestras Voces is a national network of over 100 organizations working for a tobacco-free world and to eliminate disparities in cancer prevention and treatment services. You can be part of this effort being led by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health! Join us at www.nuestrasvoces.org/join.