GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES KICKS OFF 2023 GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SEASON

January 10, 2023

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles 2023 Cookie Season

Cookie lovers throughout Greater Los Angeles can now support local Girl Scout entrepreneurs by ordering from the iconic lineup, powering their experiences in leadership, outdoors, STEAM education, and beyond.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles kicks off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season on January 29. By supporting the world’s largest entrepreneurial program for girls, cookie lovers throughout Greater Los Angeles can provide invaluable opportunities for Girl Scouts such as service projects, travel and summer camp with every package of cookies purchased.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program provides an important ingredient for leadership by helping girls develop five key skills: Goal Setting, Decision Making, Money Management, People Skills and Business Ethics. This month, participating Girl Scouts set up their cookie businesses. Angelenos are encouraged to reach out to a Girl Scout they know to place an order starting January 17. Girl Scouts begin delivering cookies in-person on January 29. On February 10, consumers can use the Cookie Finder to locate a booth near them and purchase cookies in-person from Girl Scouts.

Beyond having fun working in a team and greeting customers with a favorite, iconic treat, Girl Scouts describe the benefits of the Cookie Program: “I have learned to be brave and confident through the Cookie Program,” says Kayleah. Adds Sophia, “I’ve learned lots of social and business skills… you teach customers something about cookies they might not have known and you show them that you are motivated to reach your goal.” “I use the five skills a lot – especially Goal Setting. Every year, I set a higher personal goal for myself,” says Laila.

“Participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program has long-lasting benefits,” underscores Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Chief Executive Officer Theresa Edy Kiene. “This year especially, I know our cookiepreneurs are excited to be practicing their skills and thrilled to be back to more in-person connections with their customers.”

Girl Scouts’ newly updated Financial Literacy badges offer entrepreneurial playbooks for every age level. From the Cookie Goal Setter badge earned as a Daisy, the first age level in Girl Scouting, to the Entrepreneur Accelerator for Girl Scouts in high school, the Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches girls financial literacy, planning, budgeting, teamwork, innovative thinking, and confident decision making. Through Girl Scouting, girls become leaders in their daily lives and in their communities and prepare for their bright futures too.

Nationally, Girl Scouts is excited to welcome Planet Oat Oatmilk as a sponsor of the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie Program. Consumers can learn more about product pairings and how the two organizations are working together to build girls of courage, confidence, and character. Visit www.planetoat.com/girlscouts to learn more.

More on How to Purchase Girl Scout Cookies This Year

This month, participating Girl Scouts set up their cookie businesses and start taking orders on January 17. Starting January 29, they deliver cookies personally to their local customers. And beginning February 27, consumers can order their favorite cookies for shipment to their front doors, including the new Raspberry Rally™ cookie. In addition to online ordering, starting February 10, consumers can use the Cookie Finder to locate a booth near them and purchase cookies in-person from Girl Scouts.

If you know a registered Girl Scout, reach out to learn how she’s selling cookies. Girl Scouts start taking orders on January 17 and deliver cookies starting January 29.
You can also text COOKIES to 59618 to stay informed about how to purchase Girl Scout Cookies and other exciting Girl Scout news. Learn more about the Terms and Conditions and the SMS Privacy Policy.
Beginning February 27, cookie lovers will be able to purchase cookies to be shipped directly to their homes, by entering their zip code into the Girl Scout Cookie Finder. This link can also be used to find a local booth (cookie boothing begins February 10), to purchase cookies and/or to donate cookies for local community causes.

Girl Scout Cookie season is recognized nationally from January through April, but local timing varies; visit https://www.girlscoutsla.org/cookies to learn more about local troops selling outside of Greater Los Angeles.

Girl Scouts in grades K–12 can start their journey to fun, friendship, and new experiences by joining the world’s largest entrepreneurial organization for girls at any point in the year. Girls can join and adults can become volunteers at www.girlscoutsla.org/join.

About Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serves more than 33,000 girls in partnership with more than 17,000 adult members and volunteers throughout the communities of Los Angeles County, and parts of Kern and San Bernardino counties. GSGLA is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in Los Angeles, with programs in entrepreneurship, life skills, outdoor, and STE(A)M, building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Backed by the worldwide Girl Scouts movement that includes 1.5 million members and millions of alumnae, Girl Scouts in our council lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them.

To learn more, visit www.girlscoutsla.org

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FIBRA Prologis Announces Extraordinary and Ordinary Certificate Holders Meeting

January 9, 2023

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced it will host an extraordinary and ordinary certificate holders meeting on January 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. CT.

The meeting agenda includes the following items:

For the Extraordinary Holders Meeting:

I. Proposal, discussion and, if applicable, approval to amend the Trust Agreement, the Global Certificate and, if applicable, the other Transaction Documents to allow the Trust, among others, to carry out Distributions in kind, pursuant to the terms set forth in Clause 4.4, paragraph (b) and other applicable provisions of the Trust Agreement. Actions and resolutions in this regard.

For the Ordinary Holders Meeting:

II. Proposal, discussion and, if applicable, approval to use the CBFIs registered under the shelf registration program previously authorized by the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores “CNBV”) by means of the official communication identified with number 153/11724/2019, dated May 24, 2019 (as the same may be updated from time to time, the “Program”) to carry out from time to time payment of Distributions in kind by the Trust. Actions and resolutions in this regard.
III. Proposal, discussion and, if applicable, approval to instruct the Common Representative and the Trustee, to the extent applicable, to execute the necessary and/or convenient acts to comply with the resolutions adopted herein, including, without limitation, to execute all documents and carry out all the procedures, publications and/or communications that are necessary and/or convenient, in relation to the above. Actions and resolutions in this regard.
IV. Proposal, discussion and, if applicable, ratification and/or appointment of the Independent Members of the Technical Committee, as well as, if applicable, qualification or confirmation of their independence pursuant to Clause 5.2, subsection (b), numeral (ii) and other applicable provisions of the Trust Agreement. Actions and resolutions in this regard.
V. Proposal, discussion and, if applicable, ratification of the consideration to be paid to the Independent Members and/or their substitutes of the Technical Committee, pursuant to Clause 5.3 of and other applicable provisions of the Trust Agreement. Actions and resolutions in this regard.

Common matters of the Ordinary and Extraordinary Holders Meeting:

VI. Appointment of delegates, where appropriate, to comply with the resolutions adopted in the Holders’ Meeting.

Holders that intend to attend the Holders Meeting shall submit to the offices of the Common Representative at Av. Paseo de la Reforma No. 284 piso 9, Col. Juárez, C.P. 06600, Mexico City, Mexico, to the attention of José Roberto Flores Coutiño y/o Yunnuel Montiel Flores and/or Ricardo Ramírez Gutiérrez, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. hours, from Monday to Friday, from the date of publication of this Meeting: (i) the deposit certificate issued by S.D. Indeval Institución para el Depósito de Valores, S.A. de C.V., (ii) if applicable, the list that for such purposes is issued by the corresponding custodian, and (iii) if applicable, the proxy letter duly signed before two witnesses, or the power of attorney for representation at the Holders Meeting granted under applicable law. The Holders are free to contact the Common Representative, either via email ([email protected]) or by telephone (+(5255) 5231-0141), with any questions related to the scope of the agenda.

For more information, please visit the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website at www.fibraprologis.com.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2022, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 228 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 43.4 million square feet (4.0 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, (ix) risks related to the coronavirus pandemic, and (x) 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.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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Statement from Montefiore Medical Center Regarding NYSNA Nurses Strike

January 9, 2023

THE BRONX, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– Despite Montefiore’s offer of a 19.1% compounded wage increase – the same offer agreed to at the wealthiest of our peer institutions – and a commitment to create over 170 new nursing positions, and despite a call from Governor Hochul for arbitration, NYSNA’s leadership has decided to walk away from the bedsides of their patients. Therefore, at 6AM, NYSNA nurses will be on strike and off the job. We remain committed to seamless and compassionate care, recognizing that the union leadership’s decision will spark fear and uncertainty across our community. This is a sad day for New York City.

About Montefiore Health System

Montefiore Health System is one of New York’s premier academic health systems and is a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality and personalized, accountable care to approximately three million people in communities across the Bronx, Westchester, and the Hudson Valley. It is comprised of 10 hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Burke Rehabilitation Hospitaland more than 200 outpatient ambulatory care sites. The advanced clinical and translational research at its medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, directly informs patient care and improves outcomes. From the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer, cardiology and vascular care, pediatrics, and transplantation, to its preeminent school-based health program, Montefiore is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system providing coordinated, comprehensive care to patients and their families. For more information, please visit www.montefiore.org. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram and LinkedIn, or view us on Facebook and YouTube.

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Maggie’s Pearl Initiates Phase III Clinical Trial for Treatment of Patients with PMM2-CDG

January 9, 2023

Phase III epalrestat clinical trial to evaluate safety, tolerability, and clinical and metabolic improvement of pediatric subjects with PMM2-CDG

STURGIS, Mich., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Maggie’s Pearl, a joint venture between Perlara, Maggie’s Cure, and the Mayo Clinic, has started a Phase III clinical treatment trial to evaluate safety, tolerability, and clinical and metabolic improvement of pediatric subjects with PMM2-CDG (formerly known as Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation Type 1a) on oral epalrestat therapy versus a placebo. Administered by the Mayo Clinic, the clinical trial is a prospective, single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Maggie’s Pearl received Food and Drug Administration approval in December 2021 to begin the Phase III clinical trial in 40 patients with PMM2-CDG. Now, the study is actively recruiting, and the first two study subjects were dosed in December 2022.

PMM2-CDG, or phosphomannomutase-2-congenital disorder of glycosylation — is caused by mutations in a gene that supplies the instructions for making the PMM2 enzyme, which is involved in a process known as glycosylation. In that process, sugar chains are created, altered, and chemically attached to specific proteins to form glycoproteins. Those proteins are key to normal growth and function of tissues and organs.

“This trial is the culmination of five years of research attempting to identify a new treatment option for pediatric PMM2-CDG,” said Ethan Perlstein, CEO of Maggie’s Pearl. “The start of this trial is an inflection point in our research. If this study demonstrates epalrestat to be safe and effective, families could finally have a viable treatment option for children living with PMM2-CDG.”

The primary study objective is to evaluate the safety and probable benefit of oral epalrestat therapy in pediatric subjects with PMM2-CDG. Study outcomes include evaluating the metabolic improvement of pediatric subjects treated with oral epalrestat therapy compared to those receiving the placebo. Additional areas of evaluation are safety, clinical improvement, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of oral epalrestat therapy, as well as urine polyols, adverse events, laboratory data, and other measures.

To learn more about the trial, visit: clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04925960.

About Maggie’s Pearl
Established in August 2020, Maggie’s Pearl LLC is a joint venture between Perlara, Maggie’s Cure, and the Mayo Clinic to identify potential drug therapies to treat and improve the lives of PMM2-CDG patients. Maggie’s Pearl was inspired by Maggie Carmichael, a nine-year-old girl from Sturgis, Michigan, who was diagnosed with PMM2-CDG at eight months of age. At the time of her diagnosis, Maggie’s parents were told there was no treatment for their daughter’s rare, and potentially fatal, genetic disease. There are roughly 1,000 people in the world known to have PMM2-CDG. To learn more about Maggie’s Pearl, visit: www.maggiespearl.co.

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Two Toyota Leaders Recognized by MotorTrend as ‘Software-Defined Vehicle’ Innovators

January 9, 2023

Two Toyota executives took home honors in MotorTrend's first Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator awards. Pictured are Toyota Connected Vice President of Engineering Dave Tsai (L) and TC CEO and President Steve Basra (R), who is also dual-capped with leadership positions within Toyota Motor North America's Connected Technologies division.

Executives Steve Basra and Dave Tsai earn recognition for helping move Toyota forward as company continues mobility transformation
First-annual MotorTrend Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the automotive industry through software

LAS VEGAS and PLANO, Texas, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With the seismic shift moving the automotive industry to become more connected, automated and electric than ever before, software is taking a leading role in redefining how customers interact with their vehicles. Toyota today announced that MotorTrend has named two executive leaders within Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Connected Technologies and Toyota Connected North America (TCNA) as part of its first class of software-defined vehicle innovators.

Steve Basra, group vice president of Connected Technologies at TMNA; president and chief executive officer at TCNA; and board member for Toyota Connected India, Toyota Connected Europe and TCNA, has been with Toyota organizations in the U.S. and Europe since 1998 and earned a spot on MotorTrend’s list of software-defined vehicle leaders. Basra’s dual-capped role within TMNA and TCNA, brings together software designers, engineers and developers to help redefine experiences Toyota and Lexus drivers enjoy in their vehicles and through mobile applications.

Basra’s leadership has been crucial toward technology advancements made in occupant safety and natural speech assistant technologies.

Alongside him, TCNA’s Vice President of Engineering Dave Tsai was named as a Domain Expert, helping develop TCNA’s culture by merging Toyota quality with Silicon Valley-style software development best practices. Additionally, Tsai has worked with TCNA’s People Operations team to create career paths for engineers to have engaging paths where they can continue to grow professionally and develop technologies that have the potential to reach millions of customers around the world.

Tsai helped bring safety and telematics systems in-house under Toyota engineers, contributing toward saving hundreds of millions of dollars and increasing up time.

Basra and Tsai were among the earliest members of TCNA in 2016 after Toyota Motor Company President Akio Toyoda announced the formation of Toyota Connected mobility and data services companies. Among their first projects at the time was to build a concept of what their ideal in-vehicle experience would be, taking a Lexus NX and completely reimagining its interior.

“Then, we brought many of the ideas we learned in that concept to life with our latest Toyota Audio Multimedia and Lexus Interface infotainment systems found in many 2022 and 2023 vehicles,” said Basra. “The teams we built created our first infotainment and voice-command technologies designed specifically for North American audiences. We’re thankful for those who believed in our vision and the many Connected Technologies and Toyota Connected team members who tirelessly worked to bring customers a truly first-class experience from behind the wheel.”

Working within TCNA, they established the Drivelink telematics services provider (TSP), which powers Toyota and Lexus Safety Connect telematics services. Since it launched in 2019, the TSP has been activated in more than 6 million vehicles in North America, answering more than 3 million customer calls including more than 14,000 vehicle accidents – many of which connected drivers and passengers with first responders.

By bringing their TSP in-house, engineers were able to more readily help customers, roll-out software updates more efficiently and decrease operating costs so that the savings could be instead invested in innovation projects. Drivelink’s underlying code is now being shared by Toyota Connected companies in India, Australia and elsewhere.

Complementing Drivelink, the new-generation Toyota Audio Multimedia and Lexus Interface are notable for being the first of the brands’ infotainment systems to have over-the-air updates as well as cloud-connectivity that has brought them a number of enhancements. The systems also integrate a Voice Assistant, which uses “Hey Toyota/Hey Lexus” wake words and can control climate, audio, navigation and even windshield wipers in select vehicles.

“Toyota vehicles are known for being there when our customers need us,” said Tsai. “It is our job to uphold that reputation with the digital services we’re creating as well. However we engage customers – whether in the vehicle, through a phone app or even in the metaverse, we want customers to enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a Toyota experience.”

Teams are already beginning development of future infotainment systems that will further TMNA Connected Technologies and TCNA’s role in the software-defined vehicle. Many of the new features and functionality being rolled out come as a direct result of how customers use their vehicles – and how Toyota companies envision the quickly approaching world of shared mobility. Toyota has kept a keen eye toward developing core strengths with technology and working with partners where it makes sense.

“No matter what, Toyota and Lexus customers are always at the forefront of everything we do,” said Basra. “Technology will progress. Cars will change. But the trust customers have in our vehicles will always drive every decision we make.”

MotorTrend introduced its first class of Software-Defined Vehicle Innovators during the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. More information about the awards can be found here: https://www.motortrend.com/news/winners-motortrend-software-defined-vehicle-innovator-sdvi-awards/.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 32 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota’s 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, a quarter of the company’s 2021 U.S. sales were electrified.

To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to virtually visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

About Toyota Connected, Inc.

Based in Plano, Texas, Toyota Connected North America (TCNA) was established in 2016 to drive Toyota’s global efforts for an intelligent mobile society. With big data collected from vehicles and analyzed on a cloud platform, Toyota Connected humanizes the driving experience by providing customers secure, seamless and contextual services, elevating the customer experience while benefitting dealers, distributors, and partners. At the heart of TCNA is Toyota’s belief in human-centered mobility and a fundamental commitment to personal privacy.

Contact:

Corey Proffitt
646-971-4522
[email protected]

Jacob Brown
469-292-3455
[email protected]

*Toyota Connected Services and Lexus Interface depend on certain factors outside of Toyota’s and Lexus’ control in order to operate, including 4G network availability, a cellular connection and GPS signal. Without any one or more of these things, operability may be limited or precluded, including access to response center and emergency support. Services vary by vehicle and are subject to change at any time without notice. Requires app download/registration and subscription after trial (if applicable). Terms of Use apply. Data charges may apply. See Owner’s Manual and https://www.toyota.com/connected-services/ or https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrivers/technology/interface. For Toyota’s Connected Services’ or Lexus’ Interface data collection, use, sharing and retention practices, please visit https://www.toyota.com/support/privacy-rights/ or https://www.lexus.com/privacy.

Drive Connect service not available in every city or roadway.

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Alcohol Justice’s Youth For Justice™ Program Awarded Million Dollar Elevate Youth California Grant for Community Organizing in the San Rafael Canal Neighborhood

January 9, 2023

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alcohol Justice & Youth For Justice are pleased to announce receiving a million dollar grant to support after-school programs and substance use prevention education for Latinx youth and families in the Canal District of San Rafael, California.

The program is supported by Elevate Youth California, which is managed by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation under contract with the State of California’s Department of Health Care Services through Proposition 64, California Cannabis Tax Fund, Allocation 3, Youth Education Prevention Early Intervention and Treatment Account.

“We are so grateful to receive these funds that will allow us to expand our community organizing efforts to help even more Canal residents prevent substance use disorder,” stated Maite Durán, Director of Programs for Youth For Justice.

“The Canal” is a historically under-resourced and segregated community – the poorest neighborhood – in the richest county of California. Its 18,000 overwhelmingly Spanish-speaking residents are primarily low-income, 87% Hispanic, and 60% are immigrant. 22% of Canal youth live below the poverty line.

The million dollar grant, spread out over three years, will allow for expansion of the Youth For Justice program which is guided by their “Four-Pillar Philosophy” of Health and Healing, Nature Connection, Culture and History of Latino/Indigenous Peoples, and Community Organizing to Prevent Alcohol and Other Drug Harm.

“An exciting major goal of our program is to train youth leaders to help create local policy that will reduce the impact of seductive marketing on youth alcohol consumption,” said Durán. “This goal allows project participants to be involved in advocacy, community organizing, and substance use prevention education to make a positive change in their community.”

The Youth For Justice program is also proudly supported by the San Rafael Alcohol and Drug Coalition, the Juvenile Probation Department of Marin County, the Marin Prevention Program, and Alcohol Justice.

“This award is well-deserved acknowledgement of ten dedicated years of hard work that Maite Durán and her team have devoted to building the Youth For Justice program,” stated Cruz Avila, Executive Director at Alcohol Justice. “It is also very encouraging to know that the value it is delivering to Canal residents will continue to grow and make this community healthier and safer. We are honored and blessed to be supported by Elevate Youth California.”

CONTACT:	Michael Scippa 415 548-0492
	Maite Durán 415 717-1099

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Emissions Data Now Available Online for The Covanta Hillsborough Waste-to-Energy Facility

January 6, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Covanta, a leader in sustainable materials management and a premier provider of environmental solutions benefitting businesses and communities, announced that emissions data is now available to the public online for the Covanta Hillsborough Waste-to-Energy Facility in Tampa, FL, which every year processes 523,000 tons of waste that would have otherwise gone to methane-producing landfills.

With this information now ready on the facility’s website, the Hillsborough County community is given an unfettered virtual seat into the control room to view the very same data that operators use to monitor operational performance at the Waste-to-Energy facility, which serves county residents with reliable and sustainable waste management.

Waste-to-Energy facilities convert the waste that remains after recycling into electricity for homes and businesses. This technology diverts waste from landfills, a major source of methane, a greenhouse gas 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide.

“By making this data readily available, we hope to provide the communities of Hillsborough County a feeling of confidence and pride knowing that the waste being processed at the Waste-to-Energy facility is being done so both sustainably and safely,” said Tequila Smith of Covanta, which operates the county-owned facility. “Furthermore, we hope the public comes to appreciate the positive contributions of Waste-to-Energy technology in terms of mitigating global warming, increasing recycling and moving us toward our climate goals.”

Continuous emissions monitoring is an important tool in determining a Waste-to-Energy facility’s compliance with the strict emission limits set forth in its operating permit, which is established in accordance with the federal Clean Air Act and Florida’s strict regulatory requirements. The Hillsborough facility has been consistently recognized for exceptional operations, including OSHA’s stringent Voluntary Protection Program Star certification, and operates below the established permit’s emission limits.

“The Covanta Hillsborough facility provides a vital service to our community and to our environment. Each year waste from county households and businesses is converted into enough continuous electricity to power 23,000 homes for one year. At the same time, we are reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 462,000 tons – the equivalent of taking 90,000 passenger vehicles off the road,” said Tequila Smith of Covanta. “The release of continuous data from Covanta demonstrates transparency and accountability for this sustainable solution.”

With 8 Covanta facilities across the state, Florida relies on Waste-to-Energy more than any other state in the nation for the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of municipal solid waste. Combined, the facilities reduce climate-damaging greenhouse gas emissions by more than 4.5 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalents. The facilities also recycle 172,000 tons of metal a year, enough to build 130,000 cars.

About Covanta

Covanta is a leader in sustainable materials management providing environmental solutions to businesses and communities. Through its network of facilities and state-of-the-art services, Covanta is a single-source partner in solving today’s most complex environmental challenges. For more information, visit covanta.com.

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Recent release “Dibujando Sentimientos Para Lidia” from Page Publishing author Carlos José El Bohemio is a personalized poetry collection that is filled with untold emotions and feelings that readers can resonate with.

January 6, 2023

MANASSAS, Va., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Carlos José El Bohemio, a dreamer, a lover of reading, and a poet, has completed his new book “Dibujando Sentimientos Para Lidia”: a compilation of memorable poems that stick with readers like a close friend during lonely nights. In this well-curated volume, Carlos José El Bohemio hopes to reach the hearts of his readers and awaken those emotions buried in the depths of their being.

El Bohemio shares, “I invite you to discover in this book your emotions and feelings through these poems written with the soul in which you will find real or imaginary stories where you can possibly be the protagonist or your love story.

‘We all have a bit of poets, bohemians and madmen…’.”

Published by Page Publishing, Carlos José El Bohemio’s engrossing piece is inspired by the love of his life. The poems included in this collection are an imagery of his feelings and devotion.

It’s a chapbook that will make you ruminate on life and love.

Readers who wish to experience this delightful work can purchase “Dibujando Sentimientos Para Lidia” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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Health Net Providing Special Assistance to Members Affected by Winter Storms

January 5, 2023

Health Net Assisting Members Across California During State of Emergency

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s declared state of emergency in California, Health Net is providing special assistance to assist members affected by the winter storms. Health Net wants to ensure its members have access to essential prescription medications, critical Health Net information and other healthcare services should their services be interrupted.

Prescription Information

During the duration of the state of emergency, members in California affected by the winter storms can obtain an emergency supply from the drug store where they originally filled their prescription.
If their drug store is closed, members can call Health Net at 1-800-400-8987 for assistance.

Help with Coping

Health Net members can also call MHN for coping support. MHN can offer referrals to mental health counselors, local services, or phone consultations. These services can help members cope with grief, stress, or trauma related to the winter storms. MHN operates their hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be reached at 1-800-227-1060.

Video Medical Appointments
If members cannot reach their primary care provider during a declared state of emergency, Health Net provides access to telehealth services at no cost. To make an appointment, members should reference the back of their Health Net ID card for more information on how to access telehealth services. Members can find this same information by registering with and logging on to HealthNet.com.

Information for Healthcare Providers
Doctors and nurse practitioners can call Health Net at 1-800-641-7761 for help with:

Emergency prescription refill guidelines
Escalating approvals to reduce approval turnaround times
Approval for out-of-network treatments when in-network resources are unavailable

Other Important Information

Depending on how long the members need additional assistance, Health Net may take additional steps to ensure its members have access to necessary healthcare services.

About Health Net:
At Health Net, we believe every person deserves a safety net for their health, regardless of age, income, employment status or current state of health. Founded in California more than 40 years ago, we’re dedicated to transforming the health of our community, one person at a time. Today, Health Net’s 2,600 employees and 90,000 network providers serve 3 million members. That’s nearly 1 in 12 Californians. We provide health plans for individuals, families, businesses of every size and people who qualify for Medi-Cal or Medicare — Coverage for Every Stage of Life™. Health Net also offers access to substance abuse programs, behavioral health services, employee assistance programs and managed health care products related to prescription drugs. We offer these health plans and services through Health Net, LLC and its subsidiaries: Health Net of California, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. These entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a Fortune 25 company that offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation. For more information, visit www.HealthNet.com.

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates the School Bus

January 5, 2023

New Stamp Symbolizes the Journey of Education

HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Whether it inspires excitement, tears, fears or nostalgia, the bright yellow bus that transports millions of students to classrooms across the United States every day is a cherished artifact of a common childhood experience. With the release of the School Bus additional ounce stamp, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates the iconic yellow school bus and its place in the nation’s collective childhood.

About 25 million children across the United States ride a yellow bus to school every day. In addition to providing safe and reliable transportation — almost 70 times safer than being driven to school in a car—these buses also keep millions of cars off the road, saving gasoline and lowering carbon dioxide emissions. Inside each bus is a rolling microcosm: a youthful world where childish joys and dramas play out, friendships form and dissolve, and daydreams are dreamed as children are ferried to and from school.

The stamp’s background is ecru, while the school, flag, and lettering are tan. The school building’s few details — windows, door, clock face, and “SCHOOL” lettering — are also ecru. The body of the bus is bright yellow, its tire rims are gray, and its tires, door, windows, bumpers, trim, and details are black. In addition, black lettering on its side states “LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.” The bus stands on a thick black line that serves both as a road and a border separating it from the words “ADDITIONAL OUNCE” along the stamp’s bottom edge.

Artist Steve Wolf worked with art director Greg Breeding and designer Mike Ryan to create this stamp.

School Bus additional ounce stamps are issued in panes of 20 and coils of 100. Additional ounce stamps are used to add postage when needed on heavier mailpieces. Like a Forever® stamp, this stamp will always be valid for the rate printed on it.

Background

The brilliant color of school buses is no accident. In 1939, a group of state transportation officials and bus and paint manufacturers gathered at Columbia University’s Teachers College, in New York City, to develop safety and fabrication standards for school buses. The group tested various colors and determined that black lettering showed most legibly on the vibrant “National School Bus Chrome,” which became the vehicle’s standard color. Thirty-five states immediately began mandating that color, but it was not until 1974 that all states adopted the shade.

Postal Products

Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide.

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 163 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube channel, like us on Facebook and enjoy our Postal Posts blog. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

For USPS media resources, including broadcast-quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube channel, like us on Facebook and enjoy our Postal Posts blog. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com

Contact: Martha Johnson
202-819-3026
[email protected]
usps.com/news

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