Get Ready for the Year’s Busiest Mailing and Shipping Week

December 16, 2019

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Many consumers are in a sprint to the finish getting their holiday gifts and greetings in the mail. This week is anticipated to be the busiest week of the holiday mailing and shipping season for the Postal Service. The agency expects to process and deliver nearly 2.5 billion pieces of mail, including packages, this week alone.

Overall, the Postal Service anticipates delivering 800 million packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.

The Postal Service has expanded its Sunday delivery operations in select high package volume locations. The agency already delivers packages on Sundays in most major cities and expects to deliver more than 8 million packages each Sunday in December. Mail carriers will also deliver Priority Mail Express^® packages for an additional fee on Christmas Day in select locations.

Wrap It Up and Put a Bow on It From Home
It’s predicted that today will be the busiest day for online postal consumers, with more than 8.5 million visitors expected to visit usps.com for help shipping that special holiday gift. It’s estimated nearly 400,000 consumers will use the Click-N-Ship^® feature and other online services today to print shipping labels, purchase postage, order free Priority Mail^® boxes, and even request free next-day Package Pickup. Plus, usps.com is always open.

2019 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
The Postal Service recommends using the following mailing and shipping deadlines*:

Dec. 18 – APO/FPO/DPO (except ZIP Code 093) USPS Priority Mail Express
Dec. 20 – First-Class Mail (including greeting cards)
Dec. 20 – First-Class Packages (up to 15.99 ounces)
Dec. 20 – Hawaii to mainland Priority Mail and First-Class Mail
Dec. 20 – Priority Mail
Dec. 20 – Alaska to mainland Priority Mail and First-Class Mail
Dec. 22 – Alaska to mainland Priority Mail Express
Dec. 22 – Hawaii to mainland Priority Mail Express
Dec. 22 – Priority Mail Express

*Not a guarantee, unless otherwise noted. Dates are for estimated delivery before Dec. 25. Actual delivery date may vary depending on origin, destination, Post Office acceptance date and time and other conditions. Some restrictions apply. For Priority Mail Express shipments mailed Dec. 22 through Dec. 25, the money-back guarantee applies only if the shipment was not delivered, or delivery was not attempted, within two (2) business days.

New This Year
Mail and packages that weigh more than 10 ounces and/or are more than a half-inch thick using stamps as postage cannot be dropped into a collection box or left for a carrier to pick up. Instead, take them to a window clerk at a Post Office. Click-N-Ship customers are unaffected by this change.

Additional Tips
The Postal Service also offers shipping tips in 10 video “how to” guides. Each video is less than three minutes long and shows how to address packages, ship packages and pack a box so items arrive safely.

Additional news and information, including all domestic, international and military mailing and shipping deadlines, can be found at the Postal Service Holiday Newsroom: usps.com/holidaynews.

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

Please Note: For U.S. Postal Service 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.

More USPS holiday news, including shipping deadlines and letters to Santa, can be found at usps.com/holidaynews.

For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf.

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From the United States with Love & Compassion, Toys for Honduras Deported Children for a Wondrous Time this Christmas!

December 16, 2019

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MIAMI, Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce announces its national campaign to bring hope, happiness and light to thousands of migrants recently deported to Honduras. The U.S. MCC has launched its 20^th annual Hope for the Holidays campaign dedicated this year to the children of Honduras. The program collects toys, clothes, bikes, and gift cards for distribution, reminding individuals and families that they are not forgotten from the people of the United States on this Christmas.

The Chamber is working with national partners to ensure that children who have been deported to Honduras with or without their families, receive a present during these times of incredible hardship for so many people. “It’s amazing how something as simple as providing a toy to a child can change their outlook and circumstances,” said the Honduras coordinator, Veronica España, Senior official of the U.S. MCC in Honduras.

“The mission is to provide more than 5,000 children gifts – enough for every single migrant child deported in the last 6 months to open a special present over the holiday season on behalf of our nation,” said Doug Mayorga, CEO of the U.S. MCC. ” Christmas and New Year’s Eve are still the most difficult dates for those who, for one reason or another, have been deported after months in U.S. detention centers. We need to heal those sad memories with the generosity of the United States of America.”

To ensure delivery to these children in time for the holidays, cards and donations must be sent in by December 19, 2019 to the following address: 384 Palmetto Drive, Miami Springs, Florida 33166. For more information call (786)406-2190 or by email [email protected]

About the U.S. MCC: A nonprofit 501 c3 economic development business organization with Headquarters in Miami, Florida and operation centers in Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Puerto Rico and New York, recently opened offices in Tegucigalpa, Honduras to bring entrepreneurship classes on opening a business and creating jobs for deported families. The toy distribution is focused on making sure young refugees have the support they need to recover, continue their healthy development, and hold on to the simple joys of childhood. For more information: www.minoritiychamber.net

For Interview and Tax-Exempt Document:
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Marc Anthony, Javier Báez, and Henry Cárdenas join kids in Puerto Rico to celebrate restored community baseball fields through LISC’s Play Ball Again initiative

December 14, 2019

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LOIZA, Puerto Rico, Dec. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Little League baseball is coming home to hurricane-weary communities in Puerto Rico.

Today, music icon Marc Anthony and Chicago Cubs All-Star infielder Javier Báez, joined local officials and families to celebrate restored ball fields at Parque de la Comunidad La Ceiba in Loíza, which were demolished by hurricanes that devastated much of the island in 2017. This is the first project completed under a new initiative called Play Ball Again, which aims to restore up to 25 athletic fields and related facilities that will serve 17,500 youth across the island.

“This is a celebration of resilience, just as much as it is of baseball,” said Marc Anthony, as he met community members and cheered the first pitch. “In rebuilding these fields, we can help families take another step beyond the trauma of the last two years toward a stronger, healthier future for our children and their families.”

The $1.6 million Play Ball Again initiative was launched by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) earlier this year as part of a broad effort to spur economic recovery across the island. Maestro Cares Foundation, which Anthony helped form in 2012, teamed up with Good Bunny Foundation and UNICEF USA to fund the first $300,000 in field renovations. Cubs Charities joined the effort with another $100,000, and Kohler Company added its support with donated bathroom fixtures for onsite facilities.

“Two years after these devastating storms, the need to rebuild the island remains strong,” said Báez, whose family is from the Bayamón area. “Cubs Charities understood the need and has stepped up to the plate to help restore baseball fields and give kids throughout Puerto Rico the opportunity to play the game. This rebuild will make a big difference for the community, and I am proud to continue my efforts to restore the island.”

“Since its inception, Maestro Cares has incorporated baseball fields in its work building orphanages throughout Latin America,” added Henry Cárdenas, co-founder of the foundation. “This project allows us to contribute to the restoration of more athletic fields in Puerto Rico and serve children around the Island.”

All told, LISC anticipates that Play Ball Again will restore another two dozen fields over the next year, including sites in Vega Baja, Carolina, Yabucoa, Yauco, Utuado, Caguas, and Casteñer, in addition to Loíza. These communities represent a diverse geographic slice of Puerto Rico, encompassing some of the most concentrated numbers of youth players in rural areas and those hardest hit by the hurricanes.

“Local fields, teams, and programs are at the heart of Puerto Rico’s tradition of baseball excellence,” noted Carlos Pagan, regional director for Little League Latin America, who was in Loíza to celebrate the new fields. “They not only help build great players; even more importantly, they help build great people.”

Through Play Ball Again, LISC has been working with a range of organizations and community leaders to outline redevelopment plans for fields, including Little League Puerto Rico, PathStone Enterprise Center, and All Hands and Hearts.

“These collaborations are part of our long-term commitment to Puerto Rico, one focused on building a broadly shared prosperity and a good quality of life in both urban and rural areas,” said Maurice A. Jones, LISC president and CEO. “I can’t imagine a better illustration of those goals than youth playing on a ballfield, with coaches teaching and leading, parents cheering, and a community coming together to support each other.”

“After so many difficult moments, these spaces will bring hope and union to the youth, so that they continue dreaming, growing and making a better future,” said Noah Assad, co-founder of the Good Bunny Foundation. “The goal of all this is to restore happiness to the Puerto Rican people and support them to grow as a society.”

“UNICEF USA is incredibly grateful for the support of partners like LISC, Maestro Cares and Good Bunny Foundation, who share our belief that play is the right of every child,” said Anucha Browne, chief engagement, advocacy and global programs officer at UNICEF USA. “In rebuilding these fields, they are not only helping a community that has endured so much over the past two years, but also giving kids the chance to play and just be kids.”

About LISC
With residents and partners, LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business, and raise families. Since 1979, LISC has invested $20 billion to build or rehab 400,500 affordable homes and apartments and develop 66.8 million square feet of retail, community, and educational space. Play Ball Again builds on LISC’s significant expertise in financing recreational facilities and athletic fields in underserved communities, as well as providing technical assistance to advance youth sports, including a 20-year partnership with the NFL to create 350 fields serving 600,000 youth, as well as work with ESPN to reclaim vacant lots for basketball courts in 14 cities. To learn more, visit www.lisc.org.

About Maestro Cares Foundation
Maestro Cares Foundation is a nonprofit Foundation headquartered in Chicago and founded in 2012. The foundation aims to improve the quality of life of orphaned and disadvantaged children in Latin America and the United States. Maestro Cares Foundation works to achieve its mission by creating safe and healthy environments for children to live, learn and play while supporting their development and academic needs. The Foundation helps to raise the necessary funding to continue to grow their mission by collaborating with corporate and nonprofit partners. Since the launch of its first home for orphaned boys in the Dominican Republic in 2014, the foundation has opened youth homes, community centers, school, foster homes, and launched an educational program in Lima and Cusco, Peru. Altogether, the foundation has committed to 18 projects providing safe and loving spaces for thousands of orphaned and disadvantaged children in Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico, Bolivia, Guatemala, Peru, El Salvador, Bolivia, Chile, Puerto Rico, and Chicago, IL. To learn more visit: www.maestrocares.org.

About Cubs Charities
Cubs Charities harnesses the passion of Cubs fans to improve the lives of children and families across Chicago and beyond. Cubs Charities’ goal is to provide increased access to sports opportunities and targets improvements in health, fitness and education for those at risk. Through grants to quality nonprofit programs, development of parks and baseball fields, and other community initiatives, the Cubs and Cubs Charities help fulfill a commitment to be the best in the game, on and off the field. For more information, visit https://www.mlb.com/cubs/community/cubs-charities.

About the Good Bunny Foundation
The Good Bunny Foundation works to improve the quality of life of Puerto Rican youth through the support of youth arts and sports initiatives, in collaboration with other non-profit organizations. The Foundation led two relief initiatives providing aid after Hurricane María, which included the handing out of meals and the complete reconstruction of 10 homes. In 2018, the Foundation organized the first annual “La Nueva Tradición” event, in which 30,000 Puerto Rican children received gifts of toys and musical instruments. Currently, the Foundation’s efforts are focused on the Play Ball Again initiative to restore Little League baseball fields in different municipalities of Puerto Rico.

About UNICEF USA
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to put children first. UNICEF USA supports UNICEF’s work through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States, working toward the day when no children die from preventable causes and when every child has a safe and healthy childhood. For more information, visit www.unicefusa.org.

Media Contacts:
Amanda Fox for LISC and event photos/footage – [email protected] or 347-581-6498
Blanca Lassalle for Marc Anthony and Maestro Cares Foundation – [email protected]
Ariana Moaveni for Javier Báez and Cubs Charities – [email protected]
Ann Reinking Whitener for UNICEF USA– [email protected] or 212-922-2623

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and Univision Join Forces to Raise $4.7M during National Promesa y Esperanza® Radio Event

December 13, 2019

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MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® together with Univision radio stations across 15 media markets raised $4.7 million dollars during this year’s Promesa y Esperanza® (Promise and Hope) radio event held on Dec. 5 and 6. Events as these help inspire donors to support the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and ensure that families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

The two-day radio campaign encouraged thousands of Univision radio listeners across the country to become Angeles de Esperanza (Angels of Hope) by pledging to make a monthly donation of $20 or more. Through their pledge, monthly donors receive a t-shirt that reads Esta Camiseta Salva Vidas, the Spanish-language version of the widely popular “This Shirt Saves Lives” campaign, which gives them the opportunity to join an online movement supported by donors across the country, celebrities and influencers through posts on their social media networks.

“As one of the country’s leading media organizations, we consider it a privilege and honor to host the annual Promesa y Esperanza radio event in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our staff—from radio and television, to digital and social—is proud to champion the #EstaCamisetaSalvaVidas movement and to help support the beautiful work that happens at St. Jude each and every day,” said Jesus Lara, president of radio at Univision Communications Inc. “Univision’s audience shows its love and support of the hospital’s work by donating and proudly wearing the #EstaCamisetaSalvaVidas t-shirt. Together, we are committed to ending childhood cancer in the United States and worldwide.”

Univision supported the radio event across all of its platforms both nationally and locally. Several artists, influencers and popular Univision on-air personalities participated in the event, including: Omar Velasco and Argelia Atilano of “El show de Omar y Argelia;” Sylvia del Valle “La Bronca” of El Free-Guey; Raúl Molinar, Carla Medrano and Andrés Maldonado of “El Bueno, La Mala y El Feo;” Carlos Ivan Paez “El Compa Ivan” and Evelyn Sicairos;” Javier Romero, Danny Cruz and Vela of “El Desayuno;” Alberto Sardiñas of “El Show de Alberto Sardiñas;” Raúl Brindis of “El Show de Raúl Brindis;” Maria Esther Mendez and Pancho Mercado of “La Chula y La Bestia;” Santi y Laurita of El Flow; Jose Anotnio and Roxana of “Tardes Calientes;” Lili Estefan and Jomari Goyso of “El Gordo y La Flaca;” Pamela Silva Conde and Tony Dandrades of “Primer Impacto;” Jackie Guerrido, Dr. Juan Rivera, Raul Gonzalez, Chef Yisus, and Nitzia Chama of “Despierta América.”

Some of the many participating Latin celebrities included: Luis Fonsi, Becky G, Sofía Reyes, Rio Roma, Chiquis Rivera, Banda El Recodo, Luis Coronel, Banda MS, Virlán García, Christian Nodal, Ana Bárbara, Regulo Caro, Huracanes del Norte, Ozuna, Intocable, Grupo Duelo, Mau y Ricky, Gerardo Ortiz, El Fantasma, Banda Los Sebastianes, El Bebeto, Lupita Infante, Andrés Cepeda, GianMarco, Marilyn Odessa, Energía Norteña, Brandon Solano, Cheli Madrid, Kevin Ortiz, Willy Martin, Fuerza Regida, El Mimoso, Gustavo Palafox, La Septima Banda, Los Nuevos Amigos, Oscar Cortez, Victoria Ortiz “La Mala,” Kike Barrios, Carlos Unger, Janet Uribe, Jorge Almir, Hijos de la Plaza, Natanael, Martin Castillo, Dueto Consentido, and William Garza, among others.

St. Jude began celebrating radiothons in 1998 and launched the first national radiothon with Univision’s radio stations in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles in 2006. The national radiothon first took place across all Univision’s radio markets in 2009. Since its inception, the St. Jude/Univision national event has raised more than $75 million.

“Thanks to the tireless support of partners like Univision, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is able to share its groundbreaking discoveries to patients in the United States and around the world,” said Richard C. Shadyac Jr., the President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Together we will not stop until no child dies in the dawn of life.”

To join the Esta Camiseta Salva Vidas movement, visit stjude.org/camiseta.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, sharing stories and videos from St. Jude Inspire, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on Twitter and Instagram and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

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Fun and Affordable 2020 Honda Fit Arrives in Showrooms

December 13, 2019

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The 2020 Honda Fit arrives in showrooms Dec. 16 as the clear benchmark in the subcompact car category, with unparalleled versatility, premium feature content, fun-to-drive performance, and an available 6-speed manual transmission. Honda Sensing®, standard on EX and EX-L trims, makes Fit one of the most affordable new cars to offer such a comprehensive package of safety and driver-assistive features. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2020 Fit LX starts at $16,190.

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2020 Honda Fit arrives in showrooms Dec. 16 as the clear benchmark in the subcompact car category, with unparalleled versatility, premium feature content, fun-to-drive performance, and an available 6-speed manual transmission. Honda Sensing^®, standard on EX and EX-L trims, makes Fit one of the most affordable new cars to offer such a comprehensive package of safety and driver-assistive features. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)¹ for the 2020 Fit LX with a manual transmission starts at of $16,190, while Fit EX with standard Honda Sensing^® starts at $19,060.

For 2020, the Fit lineup starts with the affordable but fun Fit LX and the more aggressively styled Fit Sport, both available with a 6-speed manual transmission. Fit EX comes standard with Honda Sensing^® and an automatic transmission, while Fit EX-L adds leather upholstery and more. For the 2020 model year, Honda Sensing^® is no longer available on LX and Sport trims.

All Fit trims are powered by a 1.5-liter direct-injected 4-cylinder i-VTEC™ engine producing peak output of up to 130 horsepower (SAE net) and 114 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net). In LX and Sport trims a slick-shifting 6-speed manual is standard, with a continuously variable transmission (CVT[2]) available; the CVT is standard on EX and EX-L trims. The 2020 Fit carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 29/36/31 mpg (city/highway/combined)[3] for the manual transmission LX, and 33/40/36 mpg for the CVT-equipped LX.

2020 Fit Pricing & EPA Ratings

Trim	Transmission	MSRP¹	MSRP Including $930 Destination	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (city / highway / combined)³
LX	6MT	$16,190	$17,120	29 / 36 / 31
LX	CVT	$16,990	$17,920	33 / 40 / 36
Sport	6MT	$17,600	$18,530	29 / 36 / 31
Sport	CVT	$18,400	$19,330	31 / 36 / 33
EX	CVT	$19,060	$19,990	31 / 36 / 33
EX-L	CVT	$20,620	$21,550	31 / 36 / 33

The Honda Fit continues to blend fun-to-drive performance with outstanding fuel efficiency and comfort in a high-quality, affordable package. Clever packaging, such as the fuel tank mounted underneath the front-row seats, gives the 2020 Fit unequaled cargo capacity, boasting a class-leading 52.7 cubic-feet of space with the rear seats folded down. Standard features on all Fit models include rearview camera, liftgate spoiler, auto on-off headlights, LED taillights, Bluetooth^®, and a multi-function center console. Fit’s vibrant palette of exterior color consists of seven choices: Orange Fury, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Milano Red, Aegean Blue Metallic, and Platinum White Pearl.

For the latest in-vehicle connectivity experience, Sport models and up include Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ integration through a high-resolution, 7-inch touchscreen. The available Honda Sensing^® suite of technologies includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and pedestrian detection, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and auto high-beam headlamps.

Honda Fits for the U.S. market are manufactured in North America, at Honda’s Celaya, Mexico plant.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2018, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

For More Information
Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all 2020 Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.

¹ MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $930 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² CVT models are LEV3-SULEV30-rated in California and states that have adopted California vehicle emission regulations. CVT models in non-CARB states and 6MT models in all 50 states are LEV3-ULEV125-rated.
³ Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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GenTrust to Open Investment Advisory Office in Puerto Rico

December 13, 2019

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — GenTrust, an investment advisory firm with a fiduciary duty to its clients, has furthered their commitment to serve Puerto Rico with the launch of an office in San Juan. This expansion will allow GenTrust to further offer its customized advisory services for individuals, families, family offices and institutions in the region.

“Our team has more than two decades of experience servicing Puerto Rican institutions and clients,” said George Pérez, Founding Principal of GenTrust. “It was natural for us to open an office in Puerto Rico given our thorough understanding of the economic and developmental needs of the region. We are focused on being fiduciaries to our clients, a responsibility that we believe has been long overdue in the Island’s investment community. We are thrilled about expanding beyond our New York and Miami offices.”

GenTrust will hire financial advisors as well as support staff to service clients from the island. The new office, which is located in the El Caribe office building, will be led by Elena Hernández, Principal of GenTrust Puerto Rico and Wealth Advisor. Hernández was born and raised in Puerto Rico and was the first graduate from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, to be recruited by Goldman Sachs upon graduation.

“We believe the economy of Puerto Rico has an encouraging future and we feel the time is right to establish our office so we can provide transparent, solution-oriented investment and wealth management services,” said Hernández. “Our focus, priority and responsibility as fiduciaries is alignment with the interest and well-being of the client; this focus and different type of asset management service is crucial to the wellbeing of Puerto Ricans and the island’s economic growth. This is our industry’s future.”

“We believe we are uniquely qualified to help the Puerto Rican entrepreneur, investor, individual, family and institution preserve and grow their wealth,” said Hernández.

About GenTrust

GenTrust, LLC is an employee owned, registered investment advisory (RIA) firm with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that provides a full range of wealth and asset management services. The portfolio management team is comprised of Wall Street veterans with years of experience on institutional trading desks as well as other alternative investment firms. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Further information related to GenTrust’s investment process, products, risks and fees can be viewed via GenTrust’s Form ADV Part 2A, which is available at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. For more information, visit gentrustwm.com.

Media Contact:
Deborah Kostroun
Zito Partners
(201) 403-8185
[email protected]

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The Third Edition of “Academia de Emociones” With Ismael Cala and Estrella Flores-Carretero Will be Held in Miami

December 13, 2019

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Participants will learn to identify their emotions and will receive tools to manage them, directly from a group of experts. Registration open here: https://www.ieie.eu/academia-de-emociones/

MIAMI, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For a third time, the European Institute of Efficient Intelligence (IEIE) will hold its groundbreaking program “Academia de Emociones,” or “The Academy of Emotions,” organized by Ismael Cala and Estrella Flores-Carretero.

“Academia de Emociones” will take place February 17-19, 2020 as an intensive three-day course. Participants will learn to identify their emotions and will receive tools to manage them, directly from a group of experts.

“Emotions are neither good nor bad. The way in which we interpret them and how they affect us are our decisions. It has been shown that successful people, whether that success is personal or professional, are those who handle their emotions well. This allows them to adapt to their surroundings efficiently and intelligently, including in situations of conflict,” explained Estrella Flores-Carretero, president of IEIE.

The program helps participants learn how to manage their emotions so their self-esteem, self-image, assertiveness, self-confidence, self-control, social skills, conflict resolution, and even productivity, are positively impacted.

With his vast experience in designing personal development strategies, Ismael Cala will be the keynote speaker and will interact with the attendees.

Flores-Carretero is a doctor in psychology with a specialist in clinical and educational psychology and more than 30 years of experience. She has offices in Madrid (Spain) and Miami (USA). Rounding out the speakers are Dr. Eva Arina and Dr. Mabel Palomo, specialists in educational psychology and emotional intelligence, who will be coming from Spain.

Registration is open on the following web page: https://www.ieie.eu/academia-de-emociones/

For more information:

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ABOUT IEIE

The European Institute of Efficient Intelligence (IEIE) develops programs to analyze, train and build efficiency strategies for companies and people, from children to adults. It has more than 30 years of experience and research. It encourages creativity, talent, intelligence, an enterprising spirit, reflection, knowledge, emotional skills, and as a result, personal and corporate success. It has offices in Spain and the United States.

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Life and business strategist. For five and a half years, Ismael Cala hosted the prime-time show CALA on CNN en Español. Businessman and social entrepreneur. Author of eight best-selling books in the areas of leadership, enterprise and personal development, including “El poder de escuchar,” (The Power of Listening), and “Despierta con Cala” (Awaken with Cala). He is President of Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation.

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University of Arizona Law Partners with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) on First-Ever Certificate Program in Mexican Public Law and Policy

December 12, 2019

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TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law is partnering with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) on a first-of-its-kind certificate program teaching Mexican public law and policy in the United States. The courses will be available both online and in-person on the University of Arizona campus. This innovative certification is open to attorneys, judges, scholars, business leaders and anyone interested in Mexican public law and policy.

The courses will be taught in Spanish by top scholars from UNAM and leading figures in the Mexican legal system, such as Juan Luis González Alcántara, Justice of the Supreme Court of Mexico, and José de Jesús Orozco Henríquez, Commissioner of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

Course topics will include Mexican constitutional law, human rights, electoral systems, distribution of power, public policy, economic and social regulations, and more.

“We are in a critical moment in U.S.-Mexico relations right now, and we believe this certificate in Mexican public law and policy will equip people to appreciate the complexities and dynamics of the Mexican legal system. Participants will gain insights to better navigate issues with complex legal landscapes, from trade to immigration to public policy,” said Marc Miller, Dean of University of Arizona Law. “This kind of training isn’t available anywhere else, and we’re thrilled to be joining with Mexico’s most elite university to make this program available.”

The certificate program begins in January 2020 and consists of four 7.5-week courses—two offered in the spring 2020 semester and two in the fall 2020 semester. Intermediate Spanish fluency is necessary, though each course will have a bilingual teaching assistant, and all faculty members are bilingual. A legal background is not required.

Participants may enroll in any number of the four courses, and those who complete all four will receive a diplomado (certificate) from UNAM. Current University of Arizona students who attend the courses in person will also receive University of Arizona academic credit for each course.

Learn more about the certificate program in Mexican public law and policy, including course dates and application details, at law.arizona.edu/mexlaw.

About the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
Established in 1915 and ranked #39 by U.S. News and World Report, University of Arizona Law is the only law school in the country that offers a degree at every stage of postsecondary education, from undergraduate through doctoral. The college is widely recognized as a leader in student-centric innovations, practical training opportunities and global offerings. The college is proudly embedded in the University of Arizona, one of the nation’s top public universities, a leading Research 1 institution and a designated Hispanic Serving Institution.

About the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Founded in 1910 and ranked #113 among universities worldwide, the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) is the preeminent public university in Mexico and one of the two best universities in Latin America. Home to elite research institutes and influential cultural centers that support its mission of benefitting society and addressing national challenges, UNAM’s main campus in Mexico City is a UNESCO World Heritage site. UNAM has more than 356,000 students and 41,000 professors, and its influential alumni include Nobel Prize recipients, heads of state, and pioneering scientists, artists, and business leaders.

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Tony the Tiger® and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Team Up to Help Give Public Middle School Kids in El Paso the Chance to Play Sports

December 12, 2019

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Football Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson, Tony the Tiger and reps from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation announced today that every public middle school in El Paso, TX will receive a Sports Matter grant--totaling $500,000--on behalf of Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes’ Mission Tiger and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation’s Sports Matter. The duo teamed to help give El Paso middle schoolers the chance to play sports, delivering truckloads of new equipment.

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl officially takes over El Paso on New Year’s Eve, but the game dedicated to saving middle school sports made its mission real today in the “Sun City.” Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes^®‘ Mission Tiger™ teamed up with the pioneer for helping kids play sports, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation (DSGF), and gave a Sports Matter grant to every public middle school athletic department in El Paso — a total donation of $500,000 — to help give more middle school kids access to sports.

The first-of-its-kind partnership between one of America’s favorite breakfast cereals and the foundation for America’s largest sporting goods retailer might seem unlikely, but both are on a mission to help Mission Tiger ‖ Sports Matter Mobile save school sports. And today’s efforts align with the Sun Bowl’s 1935 inaugural mission to benefit underprivileged children.

In partnership with The DICK’S Foundation, Tony the Tiger called on his friend, Sun Bowl alum and football Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson to break the news. Tomlinson and Tony drove around town to deliver much-needed sporting goods equipment to aspiring young athletes at Wiggs Middle School.

The collaboration is the latest stop for Mission Tiger, an initiative from Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes to save middle school sports nationwide. For months, Tony’s been planning to bring Mission Tiger, which raises awareness and helps fund at-risk middle school sports programs through a multiyear partnership from nonprofit DonorsChoose, to the Tony the Tiger™ Sun Bowl, but he couldn’t do it alone. Given the considerable goal to give every middle school kid in El Paso a chance to play, Tony called on The DICK’S Foundation to help make this stop on his mission a reality.

“At DICK’S we believe that sports make people better and we are committed to supporting all youth athletes in need through our Sports Matter program,” said Aimee Watters, executive director of The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation. “We’re proud to partner with Mission Tiger to help provide the much-needed funding and solutions to the communities we serve, especially here in El Paso.”

In August 2019, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes was announced as the title sponsor of the newly named Tony the Tiger™ Sun Bowl, making Tony the Tiger the first mascot to ever lend his name to a college football bowl game.

“El Paso is a city that’s touched all of our hearts this year for many reasons, so along with DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, we couldn’t be happier than to make this incredible impact,” said Brant Wheaton, marketing director of Kellogg U.S. ready-to-eat cereal segment. “Sports are vital to teaching leadership, teamwork and confidence in kids, and that’s why Mission Tiger and Sports Matter are essential in filling the funding gaps for middle school athletic programs across the country.”

A HALL OF FAME TEAM
Football Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson is the latest to join Mission Tiger alongside other athlete superstars. Tomlinson, a Texas native and alum of the Sun Bowl, believes in what DSGF and Mission Tiger are doing to further the importance of middle school sports and give more kids access.

“I want every kid to have the chance to play sports just like I did,” said Tomlinson. “Sports open countless doors and teach kids valuable lessons about teamwork and leadership that will impact the rest of their lives. I’m proud to team up with Mission Tiger and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation to give kids in my home state a chance to reap the true benefits that middle school sports bring.”

Since Mission Tiger launched in August 2019, the program has helped more than 213,000 kids nationwide receive better access to sports by funding middle school sports programs in need. Since 2014, DICK’S and The DICK’S Foundation have pledged more than $100 million to support youth sports teams and leagues in need and helped more than 1 million young athletes across the country play sports. The Sports Matter program strives to increase awareness for the growing issue of underfunded youth athletics nationwide and provide much-needed support through equipment, uniform and monetary donations.

For more information, visit MissionTiger.com and SportsMatter.org.

ABOUT KELLOGG’S FROSTED FLAKES^® MISSION TIGER™
Mission Tiger launched in August with a $1 million dollar commitment to DonorsChoose, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting public schools nationwide. For every Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes^® box purchased, a $1 donation* is sparked by uploading a receipt to Kellogg’s Family Rewards™ via MissionTiger.com. Thanks to fans coast to coast, middle schools like those in El Paso have better access to play sports. Whether a favorite athletic program has been cut or a local team needs new uniforms, visit MissionTiger.com today. There fans can see requests from middle schools seeking funds and join our team. Mission Tiger middle school sports projects are fulfilled by Tony’s partner, DonorsChoose. *Kellogg is donating $1 per purchase to DonorsChoose.org with Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes^® receipt upload. Minimum donation $500,000; maximum donation $1,000,000. Go to MissionTiger.com for instructions. Applies to purchases between 8/5/19 and 8/5/20; must upload within 30 days of purchase.

About The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation
The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation is an exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports participation. It was created by DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. as a private corporate foundation to support DICK’S charitable and philanthropic activities.

About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), we strive to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter. Our beloved brands include Pringles^®, Cheez-It^®, Special K^®, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes^®, Pop-Tarts^®, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes^®, Rice Krispies^®, Eggo^®, Mini-Wheats^®, Kashi^®, RXBAR^® and more. Net sales in 2018 were approximately $13.5 billion, comprised principally of snacks and convenience foods like cereal and frozen foods. Kellogg brands are beloved in markets around the world. We are also a company with Heart & Soul, committed to creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030 through our Kellogg’s^® Better Days global purpose platform. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com or www.OpenforBreakfast.com.

About DonorsChoose
DonorsChoose is the leading way to give to public schools. Since 2000, more than 4 million people and partners have contributed $900 million to support 1.5 million teacher requests for classroom resources and experiences. As the most trusted crowdfunding platform for teachers, donors, and district administrators alike, DonorsChoose vets each request, ships the funded resources directly to the classroom, and provides thank yous and reporting to donors and school leaders. Charity Navigator and GuideStar have awarded DonorsChoose, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, their highest ratings for transparency and accountability. For more information, visit www.donorschoose.org.

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2020 Honda Ridgeline Arrives at Dealerships with New 9-Speed Transmission, Standard Honda Sensing®

December 12, 2019

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The freshened 2020 Honda Ridgeline arrives at dealerships Dec. 16 with a host of updates, including a standard 9-speed automatic transmission, standard Honda Sensing® safety and driver-assistive technologies, and a more streamlined trim structure. Now available in four trims--Sport, RTL, RTL-E and Black Edition--the 2020 Ridgeline arrives with a starting price of $33,900 (excluding $1,095 destination and handling) for the Sport trim with two-wheel drive.

TORRANCE, California, Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The freshened 2020 Honda Ridgeline arrives at dealerships starting Dec. 16 with a host of updates, including a standard 9-speed automatic transmission, standard Honda Sensing^® safety and driver-assistive technologies, and a more streamlined trim structure. Now available in four trims—Sport, RTL, RTL-E and Black Edition—the 2020 Ridgeline arrives with a starting price of $33,900¹ (excluding $1,095 destination and handling) for the Sport trim with two-wheel drive.

The Honda Ridgeline is the ultimate tailgate vehicle for sporting events, picnics, and other gatherings thanks to industry-first and exclusive features like a Dual Action Tailgate that provides easy access to the lockable and weather-sealed In-Bed Trunk^®, an available in-bed 115V AC power outlet, and a world’s first Truck Bed Audio System. This year, the tailgate now features remote locking, and the rear doors open wider to make entry and exit easier. Inside, the 2020 Ridgeline now comes standard with Honda’s Display Audio system, which includes Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® integration with its 8-inch touchscreen. Also available are LED headlights (low beam), an 8-way power driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar support, and ambient interior lighting.

Powering the 2020 Honda Ridgeline is a 3.5-liter direct-injected i-VTEC™ V6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™), now mated to a standard 9-speed automatic transmission, with a peak engine output of 280 horsepower (SAE net) and 262 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net). All-wheel-drive is available on all trims (standard on RTL-E and Black Edition) and uses Honda’s advanced i-VTM4® system, enhancing all-weather performance and handling.

2020 Ridgeline Pricing & EPA Ratings

Model / Trim / Drivetrain	MSRP¹	MSRP¹ Including $1,095 Destination Charge	EPA Mileage Rating²(City/Hwy/Combined)
Sport (2WD)	$33,900	$34,995	19 / 26 / 22
Sport (AWD)	$36,140	$37,235	19 / 24 / 21
RTL (2WD)	$36,670	$37,765	19 / 26 / 22
RTL (AWD)	$38,820	$39,915	19 / 24 / 21
RTL-E (AWD)	$42,020	$43,115	19 / 24 / 21
Black Edition (AWD)	$43,520	$44,615	19 / 24 / 21

With a large and flexible cabin, the 2020 Ridgeline offers capabilities for both recreational and professional users who require a higher degree of utility and versatility. Ridgeline’s cargo-hauling and towing capabilities include a class-leading 1,584-lb (718.5 kg) maximum payload capacity (varies by trim) and up to 5,000-pound (2,268 kg) towing with all-wheel drive. All Ridgeline trims incorporate a button-operated Intelligent Traction Management System that enables up to four different operating modes: Normal, Snow, Mud and Sand for the AWD models, as well as Normal and Snow for 2WD vehicles.

Ridgeline now comes standard with the comprehensive Honda Sensing^® suite of advanced safety and driver assistive features, including Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). The 2020 Ridgeline receives top of class safety ratings from NHTSA and is anticipated to receive top ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

A broad range of Honda Genuine Accessories designed specifically for Ridgeline is available for customers to personalize their pickup. The accessories are covered by Honda’s 3-year, 36,000-mile limited warranty if obtained at the time of new vehicle purchase. Accessories include:

Honda Genuine Accessories
In-Bed Trunk Carpet and Dividers	Back-Up Sensors
Bed Extender – Standard and Motorcycle	Fender Flares
Hard Tonneau Cover	Skid Plate
Illuminated Door Sill Trim	Bike, Kayak, Ski, Snowboard, Surfboard Attachments
Camping Tent (extends from bed)	Additional Wheel Options
Running Board Options	Heated Steering Wheel

Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, Alabama, is the exclusive manufacturing home of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline, using domestic and globally-sourced parts.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2018, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

For More Information
Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all 2020 Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.

¹ MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $1,095 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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