Author Carlos Mota’s new book “Simón Dice” follows the riveting journey of a fallen angel in the mortal realm.

June 23, 2021

NEW YORK, June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Carlos Mota, a brilliant writer, has completed his new book “Simón Dice”: a gripping tale about Simón, a former celestial being, finding himself in the confines of a mortal body and in a world run by chaos and temptations.

Carlos writes, “It is the adventure of Simón Troyano. A young mechanic who is involved in the oldest and most current war that has existed. The war between God and Luzbel, and the one that never ends. Simón, about to die a natural death in a hospital in the city of Montreal Canada, will accept the deal of his life and rent his body so that, a being as powerful as God himself, can carry out his well-planned vacations in this world. Simón will be safeguarded in the city of Hades, colossal, cosmopolitan, modern and orderly. There Simón will remain locked in the sumptuous and magnificent mansion of his host Luzbel. King of those domains. Simón will live a week full of fear, nerves, surprises and even love. As he uncovers a plot to steal his kingdom from Luzbel in his absence. Simón will meet angels and demons and beings even older than God himself, in his adventure within that other astral dimension. Interacting in Montreal, inside the human body of Simón Troyano, this previously celestial being will quickly discover that, if we have something left over, it is problems. His luxurious vacation will be changed by persecution and living in the parsonage with two old priests, knowing who he is. With them he will enjoy many glasses of good wine and a lot of philosophical and biblical talk full of curiosities, which is his specialty since everything involves him. Trapped in that normal body and without the usual power that he possesses in his dimension. This former heavenly angel will be led to fall in love, to feel carnal desires, to feel pity, he will laugh, tell jokes and dance salsa and merengue. The fallen angel, he will learn to be human. He therefore will receive love and give love, today with heart even God can forgive him.”

Published by Page Publishing, Carlos Mota’s fascinating fiction opens up a journey about a fallen angel who is about to become a commoner on earth, with no place to run but here and with almost no one left to run to but himself alone.

This narrative will paint a picture of how the three realms act upon an individual—mortal or not.

Readers who wish to experience this great work can purchase “Simón Dice” at bookstores everywhere or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

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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Toyota Mobility Foundation, Energy Systems Network And May Mobility Inaugurate Free Autonomous Shuttle Service In Indianapolis

June 22, 2021

The Together in Motion AV shuttle service is available to the public and features five Lexus RX 450h vehicles and one wheelchair-accessible Polaris GEM shuttle equipped with May Mobility’s autonomous technology.

INDIANAPOLIS, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), Energy Systems Network (ESN) and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), have joined with May Mobility, a leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and shuttle operations, to launch a free autonomous shuttle service in Central Indiana.

The free service, a part of TMF’s Together in Motion Indiana, began June 1, and serves the downtown Indianapolis and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) communities. Together in Motion is an initiative bringing stakeholders together to test the interoperability of mobility innovations and facilitate the efficient movement of people and goods. The autonomous shuttle service supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Sustainable Cities and Communities goal (No. 11) and Toyota’s commitment to providing Mobility for All.

“At May Mobility, our mission is to bring safe, accessible and reliable mobility solutions to communities around the world,” said Edwin Olson, co-founder and CEO of May Mobility. “We’re excited to bring AV technology to Central Indiana through our partnership with the Toyota Mobility Foundation, Energy Systems Network and IndyGo.”

The Together in Motion AV shuttle service runs through Nov. 19, 2021 and operates Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The service is available to the public and features five Lexus RX 450h vehicles and one wheelchair-accessible Polaris GEM shuttle equipped with May Mobility’s autonomous technology.

There are nine designated stops in Indianapolis, each identifiable by a sign providing route information and a scannable QR code leading to the Together in Motion Indiana website. Through the QR code, riders can learn more about May Mobility technology and the shuttle route. Shuttles arrive in 10- to 15-minute intervals on a rotating loop. The route was designed to increase mobility options by providing a connection from the Vermont Station – along IndyGo’s Red Line – to areas west of downtown. Additionally, the route circles the IU Health University Hospital and the Riley Hospital for Children campuses. Riders can plan their trips on Google Maps and see live updates of a shuttle’s location.

“IndyGo exists to connect our community to economic and cultural opportunities through safe, reliable and accessible mobility experiences,” said Lesley Gordon, vice president of Communications and Marketing at IndyGo. “We will continue to lend our knowledge and expertise with the team at May Mobility and to work alongside these industry leaders as they seek to improve Central Indiana’s mobility ecosystem.”

To ensure riders’ health and safety, masks are currently required for all passengers and fleet attendants. Shuttles will carry only one household per ride, and all shuttles are equipped with partitions and UVC disinfectant lights that will clean the shuttle interior between rides.

The AV shuttle service is part of the Together in Motion Indiana initiative announced earlier this year by TMF and ESN. It aims to foster innovation through industry partnerships and propel research and development in advanced mobility technologies in Indiana. The initiative supports the deployments of various mobility solutions to better serve the transportation needs of the local communities, to understand the changing ecosystems surrounding these needs, to potentially expand such initiatives into other communities, and to establish networks for the sharing and leveraging of key learnings. As each mobility solution is developed with local community input, this human-centered approach facilitates the implementation of valued activities and the commercialization of an array of cooperative options.

“Indiana is the ideal location to launch the first Together in Motion initiative because of the strong local partnerships with Energy Systems Network and the local communities,” said Ryan Klem, director of Programs, Toyota Mobility Foundation. “They have facilitated May Mobility’s integration into the local transportation offerings, and we look forward to learning about local use and impact so we can transfer and scale this knowledge to other locations.”

Prior to opening the shuttle service to the public, May Mobility provided Indianapolis residents and Indy 500 race week guests free 10-minute-long rides along a special demonstration route near the Indiana Statehouse. More than 60 attendees experienced the AV shuttle service in a Lexus RX 450h equipped with May Mobility’s autonomous technology.

“Bringing innovative mobility solutions to Indiana with partners steeped in advancing autonomous technology positions the state as a leader in this in-demand and growing sector,” said Dave Roberts, chief innovation officer, Indiana Economic Development Corporation. “Engaging with ESN, Toyota Mobility Foundation and May Mobility to assist in this effort shows the commitment to finding the best technology partners to provide additional transportation resources to residents throughout the state.”

In the next phase of the initiative, May Mobility will operate an AV shuttle route in Fishers, Indiana. This service is slated to begin in November 2021.

About Toyota Mobility Foundation
The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) was established in August 2014 by the Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) to support the development of a more mobile society in which everyone can move freely. The Foundation underscores TMC’s on-going commitment to continuous improvement and respect for people. It utilizes Toyota’s expertise and technologies to support strong mobility systems while eliminating disparities in mobility. TMF works in partnership with universities, governments, non-profits, research institutions and other organizations, creating programs are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to address mobility issues around the world.

About Energy Systems Network (ESN)
ESN is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit initiative focused on the development of the advanced energy technology and transportation sectors. Over the last decade, ESN has collaborated with a range of industry, academia, and government partners to deliver sustainable energy and mobility solutions, including electric car sharing, vehicle-to-smart grid communications, mobility-as-a-service, and others. ESN’s mission is to leverage its network of global thought leaders to develop integrated energy solutions to increase quality of life for today and tomorrow. The company’s focus is to: reduce costs, emissions and waste; influence policy; and advance technological innovation. For more information, visit www.energysystemsnetwork.com.

About May Mobility
May Mobility is a leader in autonomous vehicle technology development and deployment. With more than 275,000 autonomous rides to date, May Mobility is committed to delivering safe, efficient and sustainable shuttle solutions designed to complement today’s public transportation options. The company’s ultimate goal is to realize a world where self-driving systems make transportation more accessible and reliable, the roads safer, and encourage better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant, and livable spaces. For more information, visit maymobility.com.

Media Contacts:

Raquel Bahamonde
Senior Director of Communications, Energy Systems Network
317-319-6875
[email protected]

Alissa Moceri
Toyota Mobility Foundation
[email protected]

Craig Daitch
Telemetry Public Relations for May Mobility
(248) 880-4403
[email protected]

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Kia America Announces 2022 Soul

June 22, 2021

IRVINE, Calif., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With sales of Kia’s iconic Soul up nearly 20 percent year-on-year, the 2022 model arrives largely as a carryover with minor visual enhancements, the most apparent being the bold new Kia badge on the hood, liftgate and wheel center caps.

Updates to the S, X-Line and GT-Line include a standard 10.25-inch display screen with navigation, dual automatic climate control, push-button start with engine immobilizer, wireless smartphone charger and dual USB chargers.

The LX with manual transmission variant is discontinued. The new LX Convenience Package adds 16-inch alloy wheels and bundles several advanced driver-assistance systems, including: Blind Spot Collision Warning, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Change Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist and Driver Attention Warning.¹ Additionally, for the LX, the standard screen on the head unit is now eight inches (up one inch from last year’s model).

Steel Gray replaces Sparkling Silver on LX, S and EX variants.

Trim Levels/Pricing² – MSRP (excludes $1,175 destination):

• LX 2.0L	I4 (A/T)	$19,190
• S 2.0L	I4 (A/T)	$21,490
• X-Line 2.0L	I4 (A/T)	$22,590
• GT-Line 2.0L	I4 (A/T)	$22,590
• EX 2.0L	I4 (A/T)	$23,490
• Turbo 1.6T	Turbo I4 (A/T)	$27,790

Engines:

• 2.0-liter I4:	147 horsepower/132 lb.-ft. torque
• 1.6-liter turbocharged I4:	201 horsepower/195 lb.-ft. torque

Fuel Economy – EPA-est. MPG: (city/highway/combined)³:

• 2.0L I4 (A/T):	28/33/30 (16- & 18-in. wheels)
• 2.0L I4 (A/T):	29/35/31 (17-in. wheels)
• Turbo 1.6T Turbo I4 (A/T):	27/32/29 (18-in. wheels)

Available Driver Assistance Features:

Forward Collision Avoidance Assist

Std: S, X-Line, GT-Line, EX, Turbo

Lane Keeping Assist

Std: S, X-Line, GT-Line, EX, Turbo

Driver Attention Warning

Std: S, X-Line, GT-Line, EX, Turbo

Blind Spot Collision Warning

Std: S, X-Line, GT-Line, EX, Turbo

Lane Change Assist

Std: S, X-Line, GT-Line, EX, Turbo

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist

Std: S, X-Line, GT-Line, EX, Turbo

Forward Collision Avoidance Assist – Pedestrian

Std: Turbo

Dimensions: (in.):

• Overall Length:	165.2
• Overall Width:	70.9
• Overall Height:	63.0
• Wheelbase:	102.4
• Cargo Capacity:	62.1 cu.-ft. (max)

¹ These systems are not substitutes for proper and safe driving, parking, and/or backing-up procedures. These systems may not detect every object behind or alongside the vehicle or in the vehicle’s blind spot or direction of travel. No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive safely and use caution.
² MSRP excludes destination and handling, taxes, title, license fees, options and retailer charges. Actual prices set by retailer and may vary.
³ Based on EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle’s condition.

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(Español) El famoso gurú del fitness Rodrigo Garduño estrena “¡Póngase Los Tenis!” Hoy Nuevo podcast de Audio En reVolver

June 22, 2021

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Nearly 1 in 3 Americans Struggle to Fill Out FAFSA, Debt.com Survey Finds

June 22, 2021

Debt.com is the consumer website where people from all walks of life can find help with credit card debt, student loan assistance, credit monitoring, tax debt, identity theft, credit repair, bankruptcy, debt collector harassment and more. Debt.com works with only vetted and certified providers that give the best advice and solutions for consumers 'when life happens.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A new Debt.com survey reveals that almost one in three Americans who fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) struggle doing so.

The biggest challenge, 44 percent said, was not knowing all the financial information FAFSA asked for. The second-biggest challenge was not having any help filling it out, 28 percent said.

The majority of student loans are federal loans, which means filling out FAFSA is how most students can afford college. Debt.com chairman and CPA Howard Dvorkin says because FAFSA is so important, you should go into it prepared. With the FAFSA deadline on June 30, that should be sooner than later.

“FAFSA doesn’t just offer you loans, it offers you grants and other amounts you don’t have to pay back,” Dvorkin says. “If you go into it without all the information you need, you could be leaving free money on the table.”

Some of the other findings include:

89 percent said they thought their child or themselves qualified for financial aid, but only 68 percent actually qualified.
Other challenges people faced while filling out FAFSA were receiving an error message (18 percent), not creating an FSA ID beforehand (7 percent) and not knowing the deadline (3 percent).
34 percent said they felt the Pell grant would involve taking on more debt.

One in three people struggling to fill out FAFSA is too many, Dvorkin says. “FAFSA is too important to leave until the last minute or not use any resources for help,” he says. “Fill it out early so you can identify the issues you’re having and solve them quickly. You might end up in even more debt if you don’t.”

ABOUT: Debt.com is the consumer website where people can find help with credit card debt, student loan debt, tax debt, credit repair, bankruptcy, and more. Debt.com works with vetted and certified providers that give the best advice and solutions for consumers ‘when life happens.’

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David Stockton Re-Signs With Guaynabo Mets

June 22, 2021

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Guaynabo Mets are bringing back a familiar face for the 2021 Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) season after agreeing to terms with David Stockton.

Stockton was among the league leaders in points (21.1 PPG), assists (5.9 APG), and efficiency (21.8 EFF) last year while shooting 53% from the floor and 49% from three-point range. A late-season addition to the Mets, the point guard and son of NBA Hall of Famer John Stockton quickly established himself as the top player on a Guaynabo squad that came within a game of reaching the finals.

“I’m really excited to be back,” said Stockton. “The players, coaches, and organization made it an easy decision when it came to returning. I’m excited to finally meet the fans of Guaynabo. Let’s go Mets!”

Stockton’s best performance was in week 13 when he set a season high for the Mets with 40 points in a game against Mayagüez that clinched a postseason berth. In the bubble tournament at the Wyndham Resort in Río Grande, Stockton powered a potent Mets team that swept Fajardo in the quarterfinals and defeated Bayamón in the first game of the semifinals before losing the series 2-1.

“We are extremely fortunate to be bringing someone of David Stockton’s skill and intelligence back to our organization,” said Mets Head Coach Christopher Thomas. “In my eight seasons as a head coach I have never had a better point guard and team leader than David. I can’t wait to get him back on the island and get to work.”

With less than three weeks until the BSN season tipoff on July 8, the Mets’ roster is coming into focus. In addition to re-signing Stockton, the Mets announced earlier this month that they have agreed to a new contract with import Angel Núñez. This spring the Mets also announced the signings of Renaldo Balkman, E.J. Crawford, and Kevin Young.

With Stockton, Núñez, and Coach Thomas re-signed for 2021, Balkman, Crawford, and Young in the fold, and a strong cast of returning BSN veterans that includes Jonathan Han, the Mets are poised to build on their success of a season ago, when they came up just four points short of the championship series. Coming off a season that saw empty arenas due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team should get a boost from once again playing in front of their fans at Mario Morales Coliseum.

“The theme for this season is unfinished business,” said Mets co-owner Marc Grossman. “David was a big part of what we accomplished last season, and he’s central to what we want to accomplish this season, which is to win a championship for Mets nation. The best fans in Puerto Rico deserve the best basketball team in Puerto Rico and my goal is to deliver that to them.”

Guaynabo season tickets and team merchandise will be announced soon on the team’s official website, metsbasketball.com Follow the Mets on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest news and updates.

CONTACT: Angel Persaud, (347) 427-5665, [email protected]

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The Home Depot Foundation Increases Investment to More than $100 Million in Support of Veterans Experiencing Homelessness

June 22, 2021

ATLANTA, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot Foundation today announced its investment of an additional $6.4 million to combat veteran homelessness and support veteran housing initiatives. Since 2011, the Foundation has contributed more than $100 million to organizations supporting veterans facing homelessness as part of a larger commitment to invest $500 million in veteran causes by 2025.

In total, the recent grants will impact nearly 4,000 veterans at risk of homelessness and provide more than 600 units of housing across the United States.

“Supporting veteran causes is core to our mission at The Home Depot Foundation,” said Shannon Gerber, executive director, The Home Depot Foundation. “The latest statistics from the Department of Housing and Urban Development tell us that, on any given night, approximately 37,000 veterans are experiencing homelessness. This is unacceptable for anyone, especially for those who have dedicated years of their lives to serving this country. We’re focused on supporting and working with partners nationwide to bring an end to veteran homelessness.”

National nonprofit partners including Community Solutions, U.S.VETS, Volunteers of America and the Housing Assistance Council will receive funding to provide transitional housing, permanent supportive housing and other supportive services for veterans and their families who may be experiencing homelessness. Additional funds will be distributed to local organizations to address the needs of veterans facing housing insecurity in communities across the nation, including Baltimore, Los Angeles, Milwaukee and many more.

The Foundation will continue its work with Community Solutions and their initiative Built for Zero, a national movement of more than 80 communities working to measurably end homelessness. To date, 14 communities have achieved this goal by reaching a milestone known as functional zero, and more than 135,000 individuals have been housed by Built for Zero communities since 2015.

“Since 2012, we’ve been proud to partner with The Home Depot Foundation to advance our shared vision for ending homelessness,” said Jessica Venegas, principal for strategic partnerships, Community Solutions. “The funds granted from The Home Depot Foundation will help the eight communities in our Large City Cohort drive reductions in veteran homelessness this year, which will also include helping 3,000 veterans move into housing.”

U.S.VETS, the nation’s largest nonprofit veteran services provider, will receive $600,000 from the Foundation in 2021 to support the construction of a new transitional housing facility in Riverside, California, and to rehabilitate a motel in Phoenix, which will provide housing and access to critical services for more than 200 homeless and at-risk veterans.

“Our goal, beyond ending veteran homelessness for good, is to support military veterans and their families as they successfully move from emergency housing to more independent living in transitional and permanent housing communities,” said Steve Peck, president and CEO, U.S.VETS. “Working with The Home Depot Foundation and their volunteer force, Team Depot, we’ve been able to provide more veterans with stability and a place to call home.”

In 2020, veteran homelessness increased for the first time in several years, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this vulnerable population has yet to be fully measured. By working with nonprofit organizations across the nation, The Home Depot Foundation aims to reverse this troubling trend and ensure our nation’s heroes have access to secure and reliable housing.

To date, the Foundation has invested more than $375 million in veteran causes, including making critical home repairs for combat wounded veterans, providing financial assistance and helping senior veterans age independently in their own homes.

About The Home Depot Foundation

The Home Depot Foundation
works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap and support communities impacted by natural disasters. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $375 million in veteran causes and improved more than 50,000 veteran homes and facilities. The Foundation has pledged to invest half of a billion dollars in veteran causes by 2025 and $50 million in training the next generation of skilled tradespeople through the Path to Pro program.

To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation visit HomeDepotFoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @HomeDepotFound and on Facebook and Instagram @HomeDepotFoundation.

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Altus Hospitals and Neighbors Emergency Centers Offer Elevated Emergency Healthcare to Greater Houston

June 22, 2021

HOUSTON, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Altus Hospitals expanded outpatient emergency services of both the Baytown and Houston hospitals to include Neighbors Emergency Center locations starting on September 1st, 2019. The new outpatient designation expands the emergency healthcare footprint to cover more of the greater Houston area. Neighbors Emergency Center has 6 locations throughout greater Houston, from Porter to Pearland.

Neighbors Emergency Centers are located at:

Baytown: 6051 Garth Road
Crosby: 14120 FM 2100
Porter: 22678 Hwy. 59
Kingwood: 1120 Kingwood Dr.
Pasadena: 7215 Fairmont Pkwy.
Pearland: 11130 Broadway St.

The new outpatient footprint of the Altus Hospitals will allow the hospital to better serve their surrounding communities. Neighbors Emergency Centers in Baytown, Crosby, Kingwood, and Porter are now In-Network with BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, and Aetna as part of their outpatient agreement with Altus Baytown Hospital. All Neighbors Emergency Centers accept Medicare. The outpatient department agreements also include transfer agreements, creating a continuum of care if patients need to be admitted for observation or continued treatment.

About Altus Hospitals:
Altus Health System has been providing elevated patient care to the greater Houston community since 2010, when the first Baytown location opened. The Houston hospital opened in 2017. Altus Hospital is committed to being a long-term partner in the community. Staffed by committed personnel who exemplify compassion, accountability, our hospitals strive for excellence daily.

Services offered by the hospitals include outpatient imaging (X-Ray, CT, PET, MRI, and ultrasound), emergency medicine, outpatient surgery and inpatient care. Our physician staff specialty includes bariatric surgery, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neuro-spine, orthopedic, pain management, plastic and reconstructive surgery, podiatry, and urology.

About Neighbors Emergency Center:
Providing full-service emergency care 24/7/365 with short wait times, board-certified ER physicians, Neighbors Emergency Centers offer private, relaxing exam rooms for adults and children with the goal of enhancing the patient experience through convenient patient-centered care. Services offered include X-Ray, CT, Ultrasound, laboratory, IV Fluids and medications, and all adult and pediatric emergency care.

For more information about Altus Baytown Hospital and Neighbors Emergency Center, please visit their respective websites at:

Altus Baytown Hospital, https://altushospitals.org/
Neighbors Emergency Center, https://www.nec24.com.

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If you bought certain Benefiber products between June 19, 2014 and June 8, 2021, you may receive an estimated $10 or $12 per qualifying purchase in a class action settlement

June 22, 2021

SEATTLE, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — JND Legal Administration announces that a proposed class action settlement has been reached in the cases captioned Swetz v. GSK Consumer Health, Inc., No. 20-cv-04731 (S.D.N.Y.), and White v. GSK Consumer Health, Inc., No. 20-cv-04048 (N.D. Cal). This notice provides a summary of your rights and options.

What is this about? Plaintiffs Susan Swetz and Phillip White claim that Defendants GSK Consumer Health, Inc. and GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC (“GSK”) deceptively marketed, advertised, labeled, and sold Benefiber Original Prebiotic Powder Fiber Supplement, Benefiber Sugar-Free Powder Fiber Supplement, Benefiber Prebiotic Powder Fiber Supplement On-The-Go Stick Packs (Flavored or Unflavored), and Benefiber Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Chewables (collectively “Benefiber Original”), and/or Benefiber Healthy Shape Prebiotic Powder Fiber Supplement (“Benefiber Healthy Shape”) (collectively, the “Covered Products”) as “100% Natural” or “natural” and also that Benefiber Healthy Shape was mislabeled as “clinically proven to cure cravings” even though it allegedly is the same product as Benefiber Original. GSK vigorously denies all allegations made in the lawsuit and has asserted numerous defenses, including that the sole ingredient, wheat dextrin, is derived from natural wheat and that satiety statements regarding Benefiber Healthy Shape are substantiated by clinical studies. Both sides have agreed to a settlement to avoid the risk, cost, and time of further litigation.

Who is affected? You are a Settlement Class Member if you purchased Benefiber Original and/or Benefiber Healthy Shape for personal use, and not for resale, in the United States between June 19, 2014 and June 8, 2021.

What does the settlement provide? The settlement provides both monetary and injunctive relief.
Monetary Relief: GSK has agreed to pay $6.5 million to a Settlement Fund, which will be used to pay: (1) monetary benefits to eligible Settlement Class Members as described below, (2) reasonable settlement administration expenses, not to exceed $675,000; (3) attorneys’ fees and expenses in the amount approved by the Court, but not to exceed one-third (1/3) of the Gross Settlement Fund ($2,166,666); and (4) a class representative service award of $3,000 per representative.
Injunctive Relief: GSK has also agreed to (1) cease manufacturing the Covered Products with labels stating “100% Natural” and will exclude that statement from any future marketing or advertisements created by GSK or at GSK’s direction that describes the Covered Products, and (2) cease manufacturing Benefiber Healthy Shape with labels stating “clinically proven to cure cravings” and will exclude that statement from any future marketing or advertisements created by GSK or at GSK’s direction that describes Benefiber Healthy Shape.

What can I get? Settlement Class Members who submit a timely and valid Claim Form may be eligible to receive:

An estimated $10.00* per qualifying purchase of Benefiber Original, up to a maximum of five (5) units without proof of purchase. Qualifying Proof of Purchase for each unit is required for all Claims for more than five (5) units of Benefiber Original.
An estimated $12.00* per qualifying purchase of Benefiber Healthy Shape, up to a maximum of five (5) units without proof of purchase. Qualifying Proof of Purchase for each unit is required for all Claims for more than five (5) units of Benefiber Healthy Shape.

* Payments are subject to a possible pro rata adjustment (upwards or downwards) depending on the number of timely and valid Claims submitted. Only one Claim can be filed per household. For more information, go to www.NationalBenefiberSettlement.com.

How do I file a Claim? To receive a cash payment, go to www.NationalBenefiberSettlement.com to file or download a Claim Form. You can also write: National Benefiber Settlement, c/o JND Legal Administration, PO Box 91412, Seattle, WA 98111 or email: [email protected]. All Claim Forms must be submitted online by October 6, 2021 or by mail and postmarked by October 6, 2021.

What are my other options? You can do nothing, exclude yourself, or object to the settlement.

Do Nothing: If you do nothing, you will not get a payment and you will give up your right to sue or continue to sue GSK for the claims released by the settlement.
Exclude Yourself: If you exclude yourself or remove yourself from the Settlement Class, you will not receive a payment. You will keep your right to sue or continue to sue GSK for the claims released by the settlement. Exclusion requests must be postmarked by September 7, 2021.
Object. If you do not exclude yourself from the settlement, you may object to it and tell the Court what you don’t like about the settlement. Objections must be postmarked by September 7, 2021 and sent to the Court and the Settlement Administrator.

For details about your rights and options and how to exclude yourself or object, go to www.NationalBenefiberSettlement.com.

What happens next? The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, to consider whether to approve the settlement, Class Counsel’s attorneys’ fees and expenses, and class representative service awards. The Final Approval Hearing will be held before the Honorable Nelson S. Román, via teleconference. Be sure to check the Settlement Website for teleconference details and for updates. The Court has appointed Jason P. Sultzer of The Sultzer Law Group; Melissa S. Weiner of Pearson, Simon & Warshaw, LLP; Douglas J. McNamara of Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC; Gary E. Mason of Mason Lietz & Klinger LLP; Charles E. Schaffer of Levin Sedran & Berman; Ryan J. Clarkson and Katherine A. Bruce of Clarkson Law Firm, P.C.; and Christopher D. Moon of Moon Law APC as Co-Lead Class Counsel. Class Counsel will answer any questions that the Court may have. You may appear at the hearing, either yourself or through an attorney hired by you, but you don’t have to.

How do I get more information? For more information and to view the full notice, go to www.NationalBenefiberSettlement.com National Benefiber Settlement, c/o JND Legal Administration, PO Box 91412, Seattle, WA 98111 or email: [email protected], or call 1-833-636-2116.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT OR THE COURT CLERK’S OFFICE

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FIBRA Prologis announces changes in the Technical Committee

June 21, 2021

MEXICO CITY, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, announced today the unfortunate passing away of Luis Cervantes Coste, an independent member of the Technical Committee. Luis Cervantes’s alternate, Miguel Álvarez del Río will remain as an independent member of the Technical Committee until the Manager appoints a new member.

“We express our deepest condolences on the death of Luis Cervantes, our Board member and friend. His enormous talent helped guide our project for many years and his great quality as a human being inspired us to do things in a better way every time. We hope that his family and friends can overcome this difficult time in the best form,” said Luis Gutiérrez, CEO of Prologis Property Mexico.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of March 31, 2021, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 205 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 40.1 million square feet (3.7 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.

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