Gabriela Isler, Miss Universe 2013, and Patrick Gage, an anti-trafficking advocate, announce a new fund to combat human trafficking
NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Gabriela Isler, Miss Universe 2013 and Founder and President of the Universe of Blessings Fund, and Patrick Gage, anti-trafficking advocate and member of the Carlson family which owns hotel brands like Radisson and Country Inn & Suites, have released a video announcing the creation of a fund to combat human trafficking in advance of The Big Game. The video is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=set9gnugQE8
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Gabriela chose to film her statement at a Country Inn in San Carlos, California, to highlight the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s impact as an industry leader in combatting human trafficking.
“Today, as you cheer on your favorite team,” Gabriela says in the video, “20.9 million men, women, and children are trapped in modern-day slavery as victims of human trafficking. In the time it takes to run a single football play, another person joins their ranks.”
Targeting the Big Game’s vast audience, the video reminds all Americans of the existence of human trafficking throughout the world, including in the United States.
“And this plague knows no borders: 60,000 trafficking victims live in America,” Ms. Isler states.
In the video, Patrick Gage, anti-trafficking advocate and advisory member of the board of the Scalabrini International Migration Network (SIMN), announces the creation of the Scalabrinian Action Fund to End Trafficking, or SAFETY. SIMN operates 270 facilities across the globe in service to migrants, including victims of human trafficking. Pope Francis has publicly thanked the Scalabrini fathers and sisters who become “migrants with migrants” and defend them from “merchants of human flesh.”
“Gabriela and I are proud to join SIMN in establishing this fund, proceeds of which will go towards fighting what Pope Francis has called a ‘crime against humanity,'” Gage says. Contributions can be made to SAFETY at http://www.simn-global.org/donate.php
In recognition of the important need in this area, an anonymous donor has agreed to match donations to the fund up to $100,000.
“Every little bit helps,” Gage concludes. “The money you spend on a party for the Big Game this weekend might just save a victim of human trafficking.”
Perkin Industries and Suquet Capital Partners Lead Investment Into Hispanicize Media Group
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hispanicize (www.HispanicizeEvent.com), the nation’s largest U.S. Hispanic social media and influencer event company and DiMe Media (www.DiMeMedia.net), a Hispanic-focused influencer network, announces that it has successfully secured a round of funding led by Perkin Industries and Suquet Capital Partners (SCP, LLC). This strategic capital investment has resulted in the merger between Hispanicize and DiMe Media to create Hispanicize Media Group (HMG). Funds from the investment will be utilized for strategic add-on acquisitions, technology development, content creation and an expansion of HMG’s influencer network. Concurrent with the investment and new company strategy, Nic Perkin and Joseph Suquet will join HMG’s Board of Directors.
“From the start we were impressed with HMG’s ability to simultaneously maintain high growth and profitability, as well as the growth opportunities of the expanding U.S. Hispanic market. This is a great company, with a strong management team, focusing on the U.S. Hispanic social/digital marketplace that was pioneered by Hispanicize,” commented Nic Perkin, formerly of Massive Incorporated and Receivables Exchange and now Chairman and CEO of Perkin Industries.
“This merger creates the perfect balance between brand integration with digital influencers who are dominating content marketing. We’re excited about the company’s accelerated growth potential and believe the capital will position HMG to successfully gain additional market share to effectively connect large companies with U.S. Hispanics,” said Joseph Suquet, Principal of Suquet Capital Partners.
Through HMG’s vast clientele of Fortune 1000 brands, agencies and other organizational partnerships the Company consistently leads the conversation and has the expertise to connect and collaborate with U.S. Hispanic media and digital influencers to execute a wide variety of content marketing and influencer-focused programs.
“With this capital and our strategic group of investors, HMG is now positioned to significantly accelerate its growth and expansion plans in ways that will allow us to continue to revolutionize the national event and social media/digital marketing space,” said Hispanicize Media Group CEO Manny Ruiz.
Other key investors include Sean Wolfington, serial entrepreneur and CEO of the Wolfington Companies, and Nico Chereque, founder of petMD.com and formerly with Terra.com.
“Hispanicize Media Group is revolutionizing how American companies target and reach the U.S. Hispanic consumer. As the only platform in the United States that offers corporate America 360 access, both online and offline, to the most influential Latino’s in America, HMG is the gateway to engage U.S. Hispanic consumers,” commented Mr. Wolfington.
Said Mr. Chereque of HMG, “I am excited to be joining an exceptional leadership team to help further develop the immense value represented by the consolidation of Hispanicize, DiMe Media, and Hispanic PR Blog, under the HMG umbrella. This union, and our plans for growth, will undoubtedly create opportunities for brands to connect with Hispanic consumers in unique and differentiating ways.”
ABOUT PERKIN INDUSTRIES
Perkin Industries is a diversified portfolio of high-performance small and medium sized companies. All of its companies share some common characteristics: they are run by successful entrepreneurs, they have the opportunity to grow, they produce cash, and they have over three years of operating history. In short, Perkin Industries is not a private equity firm. Not a traditional one at least. Instead of buying companies, Perkin Industries buys into companies with the objective of becoming a value-added, long-term partner to the owners and operators. To reach them or learn more about Perkin Industries, please visit www.PerkinIndustries.com.
ABOUT SUQUET CAPITAL PARTNERS
Suquet Capital Partners (SCP, LLC) is a private investment group with investments in media and real estate and is managed by The Suquet Family; Joseph Suquet, Jonathan Suquet, and Jose Suquet. SCP is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.
ABOUT HISPANICIZE MEDIA GROUP
Hispanicize Media Group, LLC (HMG) works with leading brands and advertisers to navigate the rapidly evolving, trillion dollar U.S. Hispanic market by offering branded media opportunities, brand integrations, digital marketing campaigns and social influencer management through its on and offline platforms that include the annual Hispanicize event and DiMe Media. HMG’s award-winning management team is credited with pioneering the U.S. Hispanic social media industry and creating culturally resonating and engaging content for today’s Latino consumers. HMG is headquartered in Miami with offices in New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta.
GM Recognized in Top 12 of LATINA Style’s 50 Best Companies For Latinas
DETROIT, Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — General Motors was recognized today as one of top 12 of the 50 best companies for Latinas in the United States by LATINA Style, Inc. The LATINA Style 50 Report is one of the most respected national rankings of companies based on their policies and practices that promote the needs and aspirations of Latinas in the workplace.
LATINA Style, Inc. also recognized GM’s Hispanic Initiative Team (GM HIT) as the #1 Employee Resource Group (ERG) of the year. The award ceremonies took place during the 18th Annual LATINA Style 50 Awards and Diversity Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C.
This marks the 15th time that GM has been recognized on the list since its launch in 1997. The LATINA Style top 50 report results from an extensive search and evaluation of prominent U.S. companies on matters important to the publication’s readers, including career opportunities, retention, employee benefits and mentoring and educational opportunities.
“General Motors is proud to once again receive this recognition from LATINA Style,” said GM Global Chief Diversity Officer Ken Barrett. “Further, being the number one Hispanic employee resource group in the nation is a true testament to the commitment of GM’s Hispanic Initiative Team. Their direct contributions and hands-on leadership helped drive diversity forward and continue to position GM as an industry leader.”
LATINA Style, Inc. also recognized GM’s Hispanic Initiative Team for exceptional leadership in living the GM values through its mission of recruiting, retaining and developing Hispanic employees. The group actively engages in the community and strives to make GM a workplace of choice for Latinos.
In 2015, GM HIT’s work included a national focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education outreach initiatives and partnerships to introduce and inspire students to pursue education, careers and futures in these fields. Efforts included STEM week activities at local GM plants, a national High Technology Day in partnership with AT&T and the launch of a Coding as a Second Language program.
“We are honored to have our GM Hispanic Initiative Team be recognized a third year in a row for our work and contributions to make GM a workplace of choice for Hispanic employees and our focus on the pipeline of Hispanic talent,” said Antoinette Fox, president of GM HIT. “As the LATINA Style ERG of the year, we strive to position ourselves as a resource to not only our members but also the entire corporation and the local communities in which we live and work around.”
About LATINA Style, Inc.
LATINA Style, Inc., headquartered in Falls Church, Va., and with offices in Dallas, TX, is the publisher of LATINA Style Magazine, a national magazine for the professional Hispanic woman. The magazine has been published for 22 years and has a national circulation of 150,000 and a readership of nearly 600,000. The company is host of the LATINA Style Business Series, the LATINA Style 50 Report, the national LATINA Symposium and the LATINA Style Hero Initiative. For further information about the LATINA Style 50 Report or to learn more about LATINA Style, visit www.latinastyle.com.
About General Motors
General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world’s largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM, its subsidiaries and joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Cadillac, Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at http://www.gm.com.
Smart Contact Lens Helps Predict Disease Progression in Glaucoma Patients
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A contact lens with a built-in sensor could help determine which glaucoma patients have a higher risk of disease progression, according to a new study. Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center found certain patterns of electrical signals emitted from the “smart” contact lenses correlate with a faster rate of glaucoma progression. The findings are being published online today in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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Glaucoma remains a leading cause of blindness.1 One of the main indicators of the disease is high pressure in the eye, or intraocular pressure. Doctors often check eye pressure to gauge a patient’s eye health. However, these tests yield a single snapshot in time and are impractical to perform at night when eye pressure typically rises. With the advent of smart contact lenses that monitor patients continuously, scientists are hoping to solve that problem.
Researchers at Columbia tested the lenses on 40 patients between ages 40 and 89 undergoing treatment for open-angle glaucoma, the most common form of the disease. Over two years, scientists performed at least eight standard visual field tests on these patients. Half were classified as having slow disease progression while the other 20 had fast disease progression.
The patients then wore a smart contact lens for 24 hours, including overnight as they slept. The lens’ sensor detects changes in lens curvature. As eye pressure fluctuates, the curve changes, generating an electrical signal sent to a wireless device that records the signals. Similar to how an electrocardiogram shows a heartbeat, the profile of signals from the smart lens indirectly shows eye pressure changes over time.
Investigators found that patients with steeper spikes recorded overnight and a greater number of peaks in their signal profile overall tended to have faster glaucoma progression. This information provides more insight into glaucoma and also a blueprint for deciphering the signals from this new wearable technology. Using these findings, clinicians can better estimate the risk of progression by looking at a readout from the smart lens. The findings could also have implications when using the lenses to evaluate glaucoma treatments.
“What we see in these measurements is a signature that indicates which glaucoma patients will get worse and which are relatively stable, which you can’t do with a one-time eye pressure measurement,” said study author C. Gustavo De Moraes, M.D., MPH, an associate professor of ophthalmology at Columbia University Medical Center. “This could be very useful if you want to know whether a new medication is working for a patient. You can see how their eye is reacting to the therapy in a much more meaningful way.”
The Sensimed Triggerfish® contact lens system used in this study is approved in Europe but does not currently have approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Other contact lens systems that can continuously measure eye pressure are also in development.
“Visual Field Change and 24-Hour IOP-Related Profile with a Contact Lens Sensor in Treated Glaucoma Patients,” De Moraes et al. Ophthalmology, article in press, Feb. 2016. DOI: dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2015.11.020. For a full copy of the study, please contact the Public Relations Department at [email protected].
For more information on glaucoma, visit the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeSmart® public information website, www.aao.org/eye-health.
About the American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest membership association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 ophthalmologists, we are passionate about protecting sight and fighting preventable blindness. For more than 120 years, we have been educators, innovators and advocates for the public and our profession to ensure the highest-quality medical and surgical eye care. Our EyeSmart® program is a preeminent source of eye health information for the public and empowers people to preserve their vision. For more information, visit www.aao.org.
About Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology, the official journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, publishes original, peer-reviewed, clinically-applicable research. Topics include the results of clinical trials, new diagnostic and surgical techniques, treatment methods, technology assessments, translational science reviews and editorials. For more information, visit www.aaojournal.org.
Mary Kay And EverFi To Help Middle Schoolers Define Healthy Relationships For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
DALLAS, Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — One in three young people in the United States will experience abuse in a dating relationship. In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Mary Kay Inc. is announcing a new partnership with EverFi, a leading education technology company, to provide a first-of-its-kind digital healthy relationship curriculum to middle school classrooms.
The new digital educational platform will define strategies to cultivate and maintain healthy relationships. Through true-to-life scenarios, students will learn effective communications, conflict resolution and how to identify unhealthy behaviors. The course was developed in partnership with loveisrespect, a project of The Hotline and Break the Cycle and the ultimate resource to empower youth to prevent and end dating abuse. A select group of schools in Austin, Texas, Los Angeles, Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla. will be the first to pilot Mary Kay’s digital program.
“This new partnership with EverFi will help reach young people at a critical age in an effort to end the cycle of abuse before it starts,” said Crayton Webb, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility for Mary Kay Inc. “It is our hope at Mary Kay that teens will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to support healthy relationships for themselves and their friends and prevent abusive behavior from taking root.”
EverFi is the leading education technology organization focused on providing proven digital education for wellness and prevention. EverFi is dedicated to ending sexual assault and relationship violence, and is a partner for the White House’s nationwide “It’s On Us” initiative to end campus sexual assault. EverFi currently partners with more than 650 colleges and universities in addressing sexual assault and relationship violence through their leading online prevention platform, Haven – Understanding Sexual AssaultTM.
“Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is a call to action on the importance of unique partnerships to reach young people,” said Tammy Wincup, EverFi Chief Operating Officer. “Our collaboration with Mary Kay and loveisrespect, two leading voices in the effort to end dating abuse, demonstrates how critical it is to reach youth about the importance of healthy relationships and how to recognize the key signs of abusive ones.”
Mary Kay has a deep commitment to ending abuse and, alongside The Mary Kay FoundationSM, has given $50 million to domestic violence prevention and awareness programs. Mary Kay is also the lead sponsor of the nation’s first-ever text-based helpline operated by loveisrespect. By simply texting ‘loveis’ to 22522, teens and young adults are safely and anonymously connected to trained peer advocates who provide support, safety tips and referrals for their own relationships or a friend’s.
“Since partnering with Mary Kay, we have been able to expand our efforts to provide support for teens and young adults on nurturing safe and healthy relationships,” said Cameka Crawford, Chief Communications Officer for loveisrespect. “Now our digital footprint can grow once again as we support the creation of this new curriculum that will help middle school students be a part of the solution to end dating abuse.”
In partnership with loveisrespect, the sixth annual Mary Kay Truth About Abuse Survey explored how Americans’ understanding of domestic violence is changing, and gauged attitudes with respect to this evolving issue. The annual survey is part of Mary Kay’s “Don’t Look Away” campaign which works to educate the public on recognizing the signs of an abusive relationship, how to take action and to raise awareness for support services.
About Mary Kay
Irresistible products. Positive community impact. Rewarding opportunity. For more than 50 years, Mary Kay has offered it all. With 3.5 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and $4 billion in global annual sales, Mary Kay is a top beauty brand and direct seller in more than 35 markets around the world. Discover what there is to love about Mary Kay by connecting with a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant at marykay.com.
About EverFi Inc.
EverFi, Inc. is the education technology innovator that empowers learners with the skills that prepare them to be successful in life and work. With backing from some of technology’s most innovative leaders including Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, Google Chairman Eric Schmidt and Twitter Founder Evan Williams, EverFi has built the most comprehensive critical skills learning platform with a particular focus on health and wellness issues, including sexual assault awareness. The EverFi Education Network is powered by over 1,200 partner organizations across all 50 states and Canada and has certified over 12 million students. Learn more at www.everfi.com.
About loveisrespect.org
Loveisrespect.org is the ultimate source of support, tools and services to help young people prevent and end dating abuse, inspiring them to create a culture of healthy relationships. The 24/7 chat, text and phone crisis services and vast library of information provide young people with options, answers and support every hour of every day. Break the Cycle and the National Dating Abuse Helpline designed the program specifically for young people, emphasizing confidentiality and trust to ensure teens nationwide feel safe and supported – online and off. Find out more at www.loveisrespect.org.
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World Cancer Day: Focus on Food Safety
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — February 4, 2016, is World Cancer Day. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reminds cancer patients and survivors (and those preparing food for them) about the importance of safe food handling in preventing foodborne illness.
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Learn about safe selection and preparation of foods for people with cancer in the free booklet Food Safety for People with Cancer:
- Download at http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/PeopleAtRisk/ucm312565.htm
- Order a copy by calling 1-888-MPHOTLINE (1-888-674-6854) or emailing [email protected]
Treatment of cancer typically involves chemotherapy, radiation, and/or medications. A side effect of these therapies as well as the chronic disease process may weaken patients’ immune systems, making them susceptible to foodborne illness (often called “food poisoning”). If a person with cancer contracts a foodborne illness, he or she is also more likely to have a lengthier illness, undergo hospitalization, or even die. This increased risk underscores the critical role safe food handling plays in managing this chronic disease.
Make Wise Food Choices
Some foods are more risky for people with cancer because they are more likely to contain harmful bacteria or viruses. In general, these foods fall into two categories:
- Uncooked fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Certain animal products, such as unpasteurized (raw) milk; soft cheeses made with raw milk; and raw or undercooked eggs, raw meat, raw poultry, raw fish, raw shellfish and their juices; luncheon meats and deli-type salads (without added preservatives) prepared on site in a deli-type establishment.
Follow the Four Steps to Food Safety
Anyone who has cancer or who prepares food for a person with cancer should also follow these steps:
- CLEAN: Wash hands and surfaces often. Bacteria can be spread throughout the kitchen and get onto hands, cutting boards, utensils, counter tops, and food.
- SEPARATE: Keep raw meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood and their juices away from ready-to-eat foods.
- COOK to the right temperatures. Use a food thermometer to ensure meat, poultry, seafood, and egg products are cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature to destroy any harmful bacteria. Refer to the chart at http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/UCM462491.pdf
- CHILL foods promptly. Cold temperatures slow the growth of harmful bacteria. Use an appliance thermometer to be sure the refrigerator temperature is 40 degrees F or below and the freezer temperature is 0 degrees F or below.
Know the Symptoms
Consuming dangerous foodborne bacteria will usually cause illness within 1 to 3 days of eating the contaminated food. However, sickness can also occur within 20 minutes or up to 6 weeks later. Symptoms of foodborne illness include: vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and flu-like symptoms (such as fever, headache, and body ache).
Take Action
If you think that you or a family member has a foodborne illness, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Also, report the suspected foodborne illness to FDA in either of these ways:
- Contact the Consumer Complaint Coordinator in your area. Locate one at: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/ReportaProblem/ConsumerComplaintCoordinators
- Contact MedWatch, FDA’s Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
- By Phone: 1-800-FDA-1088
- Online: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch
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Kelley Blue Book Names 16 Best Family Cars Of 2016
IRVINE, California, Feb. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The vehicles deemed the 16 Best Family Cars of 2016 were announced today by Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry. After extensive testing and evaluation, with a keen focus on safety, comfort, convenience, spaciousness for both passengers and cargo, and fit of various rear-facing and forward-facing child safety car seats, the KBB.com expert editors recommend their choices for a diverse group of vehicles that best meet the needs of today’s modern families.
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“For two weeks’ time we drove, lived-with, folded-down-seats-of, paired-phones-to and installed-baby-seats-in each and every one of the contenders,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst of Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. “We loaded cargo, contorted ourselves into third rows, watched movies on rear-seat screens, toted rowing teams to marinas – in short, we did everything that you and your family might do with a vehicle day-to-day. And we did all this with a certain sense of what a family needs and wants, since many of our testers are simultaneously parents of kids ranging from mid-twenties to newborn. So this wasn’t just a cursory exercise, but instead it drew heavily upon our family-car experiences, needs and wants.”
After extensively testing two dozen Best Family Cars finalists, the KBB.com editors decided upon a list of 16 vehicles that they feel are befitting the title Kelley Blue Book Best Family Cars of 2016. While 16 might seem like a high number, the goal is that these vehicles can be divided into logical subsets that will make each family’s new-car shopping much easier. The list contains three minivans, six sedans, three two-row crossover/SUVs and four three-row SUVs.
Kelley Blue Book’s 16 Best Family Cars of 2016
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Vehicle Type |
Year |
Make |
Model |
Model’s Best Family Car Highlights |
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Sedan |
2016 |
Honda |
Civic |
All-around great car, KBB.com’s Overall Best Buy of 2016, generous standard equipment, loads of safety features, cool new redesign. |
|
Sedan |
2016 |
Honda |
Accord |
Roomy, high-quality interior, added style and safety from recent refresh, solid drivetrain, good economy. |
|
Sedan |
2016 |
Kia |
Optima |
KBB.com’s Midsize Car Best Buy of 2016, stylish, feature-packed, family friendly. |
|
Sedan |
2016 |
Chevrolet |
Malibu |
All-new redesign, additional safety and efficiency, comfortable and accommodating interior makes it easy to stay connected. |
|
Sedan |
2016 |
Chevrolet |
Impala |
Roomy cabin and trunk, technologically sophisticated, contemporary looks, multiple drivetrain choices. |
|
Sedan |
2016 |
Hyundai |
Sonata |
Value pricing and class-leading warranty combined with solid resale value and refinement all can take on class leaders. |
|
Two-Row Crossover/SUV |
2016 |
Honda |
HR-V |
All-new nameplate in hot segment, surprisingly roomy second row, great for a small family in the city. |
|
Two-Row Crossover/SUV |
2016 |
Honda |
CR-V |
Versatile, enjoyable and practical, makes excellent use of space, one of the roomiest small SUVs available, enviable resale value. |
|
Two-Row Crossover/SUV |
2016 |
Subaru |
Outback |
Outstanding room for both passengers and cargo, benefits of both wagon and SUV, excellent AWD and capable off-roading abilities provide peace of mind. |
|
Minivan |
2016 |
Kia |
Sedona |
Style and function, modern interior, impressive available safety features at affordable price, less bulky feel compared to other minivans. |
|
Minivan |
2016 |
Honda |
Odyssey |
Unparalleled combination of flexibility, seating, on-road dynamics and features, Wide Mode easily fits three car seats across second row. |
|
Minivan |
2016 |
Toyota |
Sienna |
Versatile, flexible, capable, only minivan to offer optional AWD, high resale value and IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for minivans. |
|
Three-Row Crossover/SUV |
2016 |
Nissan |
Pathfinder |
Available around-view monitor, no child seat hassle with EZ Flex & Glide system, pitch-perfect on the road. |
|
Three-Row Crossover/SUV |
2016 |
Toyota |
Highlander |
Solid combination of comfort, quality, space and convenience features, unsurpassed level of powertrain choice. |
|
Three-Row Crossover/SUV |
2016 |
Honda |
Pilot |
Totally redesigned, “the family-friendliest midsize SUV in existence,” sophisticated suite of available driving technologies, all-star accommodations. |
|
Three-Row Crossover/SUV |
2016 |
Chevrolet |
Tahoe |
Truck-based SUV offers towing and off-roading capabilities, recent redesign, various connectivity features, carries up to nine people and gear. |
In addition, all-new for the 2016 KBB.com Best Family Cars list, this year the editors took specific notes about how three different types of child safety car seats (a rear-facing infant seat, a convertible seat that can be installed either rear-facing or forward-facing, as well as a forward-facing booster seat) fit specifically into each of the vehicles on this year’s list. This section details helpful information for parents who have children of car-seat age (which typically is from birth through the elementary school years), including ease of installation, how leg room and passenger fit is affected in each vehicle when using various types of car seats, and more.
The KBB.com editors extensively tested 24 potential Best Family Cars contenders for 2016 over a two-week period. Runners-up for this year’s KBB.com Best Family Cars list included the 2016 Ford F-150, 2016 Ford Explorer, 2016 Hyundai Tucson, 2016 Kia Soul, 2016 Ram 1500, 2016 Subaru Crosstrek, 2016 Toyota Avalon and 2016 Toyota Camry.
For more information about Kelley Blue Book’s 16 Best Family Cars of 2016 winners and for additional details about this year’s runners-up, please visit http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/best-family-cars-2016/.
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FIBRA Prologis Declares Quarterly Distribution
MEXICO CITY, Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), Mexico’s leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate, today declared a cash distribution of Ps. 308.3 million (US$ 16.8 million), or Ps. 0.4859 per Certificado Bursátil Fiduciario Inmobiliario (“CBFI”) (US$ 0.0265 per CBFI) related to the results of the quarter ending December 31, 2015.
The distribution is payable February 12, 2016 to CBFI holders with an ex-dividend date of February 9, 2016 and a record date of February 11, 2016.
FIBRA Prologis has declared quarterly distributions, as return of capital, for an aggregate of Ps. 1.1 billion (US$ 63.4 million), Ps. 1.6692 per CBFI (US$ 0.1000 per CBFI), related to the results of the full year ending December 31, 2015 and represents a 12 percent increase in dollar terms over the annualized 2014 distributions.
ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2015, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 188 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 32.6 million square feet (3.0 million square meters) of gross leasable area.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.
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