If you were a member of AutoZone’s Rewards Program in California and had a $20 Reward and/or Reward Credit expire, a class action lawsuit may affect your rights

December 17, 2018

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following notice is being jointly issued by Waskowski Johnson Yohalem LLP and Rosenfeld, Meyer & Susman LLP and has been authorized by the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, in Hughes et al. v. AutoZone Parts, Inc. et al., Case No. BC631080.

Who is Included? The Court has certified two subclasses generally consisting of persons enrolled in the most common version of AutoZone’s Rewards Program in California at the time AutoZone changed the program and who had $20 Reward(s) and/or Reward Credit(s) deemed expired and lost. The detailed Notice available at www.AZRewardsLitigation.com defines these Subclasses more precisely.

What is this Case About? This case alleges that AutoZone breached contractual and legal duties to members of its Rewards Program by representing that they would earn a $20 Reward when they made 5 purchases of $20 or more, then changing the program to add time limits to earn and redeem Rewards, which resulted in members losing Rewards and Rewards Credits. It seeks compensation on behalf of the Subclasses and certain injunctive relief. AutoZone denies any wrongdoing, and has asserted numerous defenses. AutoZone contends that it has, at all times, complied with California law and acted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Rewards Program.

What are Your Options? To stay in this litigation, do nothing. To exclude yourself, send a signed request using the words “Exclusion Request” to Exclusions, AutoZone Litigation, c/o Postlethwaite & Netterville, P.O. Box 82565 Baton Rouge, LA 70884 or [email protected]. Your request must be sent by February 26, 2019. A judgment in the lawsuit, whether favorable or not, will bind all class members who do not request exclusion. If you do not request exclusion, you may enter an appearance through your own attorney.

How Do You Get More Information? This Notice is only a summary. To obtain a detailed Notice and additional information, visit www.AZRewardsLitigation.com. Para mas información, visita www.AZRewardsLitigation.com/ESP.

DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT.

SOURCE Waskowski Johnson Yohalem LLP

Honda Continues Advancing Toward a Safer Future with 2018-2019 Model Lineup

December 17, 2018

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Honda Continues Advancing Toward a Safer Future with 2018-2019 Model Lineup

TORRANCE, California, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda’s model year 2018-2019 car and light-truck lineup features vehicles with the highest available safety ratings issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Every tested Honda vehicle has earned an NCAP 5-Star Overall vehicle safety rating from the NHTSA, and seven Honda models have earned a TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) or TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) for 2018 from the IIHS when equipped with Honda Sensing and specific headlights.

Leading the lineup is the all-new 2019 Honda Insight, the only compact hybrid car to earn a 2018 TOP SAFETY PICK+ for all trim levels, owing to its top ratings of “GOOD” in crashworthiness tests and headlight performance, and also a top rating of SUPERIOR for frontal collision protection, thanks to standard Honda Sensing^® technology. The 2019 Pilot with specific headlights was also named a 2018 TSP+ by the institute. Earning 2018 TSP ratings are the 2018 Honda Accord¹, CR-V², Odyssey² and the 2018-2019 Ridgeline².

Honda’s crashworthiness is enabled in part by the latest generation of Honda’s proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, a network of front frame structures designed to absorb and deflect the energy from a frontal collision.

Also key to Honda’s safety rating achievements is the Honda Sensing^® suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, now standard equipment on the 2019 Accord, Civic³, Clarity, Insight, and Pilot, and available on every Honda nameplate. Since its introduction on the 2015 CR-V, Honda has sold nearly 1.6 million vehicles equipped with Honda Sensing^®. Today, upwards of 70 percent of all new Honda vehicles sold are equipped with Honda Sensing^®, totaling more than 750,000 vehicles through the first 11 months of the year.

Honda Sensing^® helps provide greater awareness of driving conditions around the vehicle, in some cases helping drivers maintain lane position and, under certain conditions, slowing or even stopping the vehicle if it detects a potential front collision. Comprising the Honda Sensing^® suite are Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning; Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) incorporating Lane Departure Warning (LDW); Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS); and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).

Honda Safety Ratings

Model	NCAP Overall Vehicle Score	IIHS Crashworthiness	IIHS Frontal Collision Protection with Honda Sensing®	2018 IIHS TSP or TSP+
Fit	5-Stars	GOOD⁴	SUPERIOR
Civic Coupe	5-Stars	GOOD	SUPERIOR
Civic Sedan	5-Stars	GOOD	SUPERIOR
Civic Hatchback⁵	5-Stars	GOOD	SUPERIOR
Insight	5-Stars	GOOD	SUPERIOR	TSP+
Accord	5-Stars	GOOD	SUPERIOR	TSP¹
HR-V⁶	5-Stars	GOOD	Not Tested
CR-V	5-Stars	GOOD	SUPERIOR	TSP²
Ridgeline	5-Stars	GOOD	SUPERIOR	TSP²
2018 Pilot	5-Stars	ACC/GOOD⁵	SUPERIOR	TSP²
2019 Pilot	5-Stars	ACC/GOOD⁷	SUPERIOR	TSP+¹
Odyssey	5-Stars	GOOD	SUPERIOR	TSP²

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 and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

About Honda Safety Leadership
Honda has a long history of leadership in the development and application of advanced technologies designed to enhance the safety of all road users, including automobile occupants, motorcycle riders and pedestrians. The company operates two of the world’s most sophisticated crash test facilities, in Ohio and Japan, and is responsible for numerous pioneering efforts in the areas of crashworthiness, airbag technology, collision compatibility and pedestrian safety.

¹ With LED headlights
² With LED headlights and Honda Sensing
³ Excludes Si and Type R
⁴ 2019 Fit has not yet been rated for Driver or Passenger Small Overlap, but is rated GOOD in all other crashworthiness categories
⁵ Civic Hatchback not rated for passenger-side small overlap
⁶ HR-V not rated for passenger-side small overlap but rated ACCEPTABLE for driver-side small overlap and GOOD in all other crashworthiness categories
⁷ 2018 and 2019 Pilot receive ACCEPTABLE ratings for passenger-side small overlap front and GOOD ratings in all other crashworthiness categories

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Get Ready for Year’s Busiest Mailing and Shipping Week

December 17, 2018

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Many consumers are in a sprint to the finish in terms of getting their holiday gifts and greetings in the mail. This week is expected to be the busiest week of the holiday mailing and shipping season for the Postal Service. The agency expects to process and deliver nearly 3 billion pieces of mail, which includes packages, this week alone. In the two weeks leading up to Christmas, Dec. 10-23, the Postal Service expects to deliver nearly 200 million packages each week.

Overall, the Postal Service anticipates delivering nearly 15 billion total pieces of mail and more than 900 million packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day — for a total of nearly 16 billion joyful mail and package deliveries this holiday season.

The Postal Service already delivers packages on Sundays in most major cities and, to handle the surge in holiday volume, the agency is expanding its Sunday delivery operations in select high package volume locations. USPS expects to deliver more than 8 million packages each Sunday in December. Mail carriers will also deliver Priority Mail Express packages 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. Nearly 400,000 customers will visit usps.com for help shipping that special holiday gift. It’s expected that nearly 5 million consumers will take advantage of convenient online services, like Click-N-Ship, to order free Priority Mail boxes, print shipping labels, purchase postage and request free next-day Package Pickup. And unlike many brick-and-mortar stores, usps.com is always open.

2018 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.

What’s New this Year
Informed Delivery is the Postal Service’s free daily digital preview of what’s coming to your mailbox. This holiday season, not only can you manage your packages and sneak a peek at cards headed your way, you can also see some exterior images of magazines and catalogs — all from your mobile app, dashboard, tablet or computer. Informed Delivery is one more way the Postal Service is helping you anticipate, communicate and celebrate this holiday season.

Additional Tips
The Postal Service offers shipping tips in 10 video “how to” guides. The videos, which are 3 minutes or shorter, address topics such as how to properly 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 on the Postal Service online holiday newsroom at 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.

Contact: Kim Frum
[email protected]
usps.com/news

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2019 HITEC 50 Award Nominations Are Now Open

December 17, 2018

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CHICAGO, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Information Technology Executive Council (HITEC), the premier global executive leadership organization of senior level business and technology executives, announced today it is accepting nominations for its prestigious HITEC 50 award. Nominations will be accepted until January 29, 2019.

Since 2011, HITEC has compiled an annual list of the 50 most influential global Hispanic executives in the technology industry.

The purpose of the HITEC 50 is to recognize outstanding executives in Ibero-America (Latin America, Spain and Portugal) who excel in the business of technology.

“HITEC is proud to showcase HITEC’s global reach and network by highlighting top level Hispanic leaders in technology from Ibero-America,” shared Juan Carlos Gutierrez, HITEC Board Member and Chair of the HITEC Awards Committee.

The 2019 HITEC 50 Awards ceremony will take place on April 10, 2019 at the 2019 HITEC Spring Leadership Summit hosted by Bank of America in Charlotte, North Carolina.

HITEC 50 Objectives:

Recognize talented individuals and highlight their achievements.
Foster business and professional growth for our members.
Build and develop strategic business relationships that will encourage growth within the industry globally.

View the HITEC 50 Criteria Here

View Past HITEC 50 Award Winners:

Nominate your candidate today! The nomination DEADLINE is January 29th.

About HITEC:

Founded to increase Hispanic representation in the diversity-challenged technology industry, HITEC (Hispanic Information Technology Executive Council) is a premier global executive leadership organization of senior business and technology executives who have built outstanding careers in information technology. HITEC’s premiere network spans the Americas and is focused on building stronger technology and executive leaders, leadership teams, corporations, and role models in a rapidly changing, flatter, and information technology centric world. These global leaders include executives leading Global 1000 corporations while others lead some of the largest Hispanic-owned technology firms across the Americas. HITEC enables business and professional growth for its members and fills the executive pipeline with the next generation of Hispanic IT leaders.

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FIBRA Prologis Acquires 662,500 Square Feet of Class-A Logistics Space

December 14, 2018

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MEXICO CITY, Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), one of the leading owners of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico, today announced the acquisition of 662,500 square feet of Class-A logistic space in Monterrey for a total investment of US$34.9 million, including closing costs. The property is in the Apodaca sub-market and leased entirely to a global brewer for 15 years.

“This acquisition is consistent with our investment strategy of acquiring high-quality assets in Mexico’s most dynamic markets,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Mexico. “The state-of-the-art facility, located inside Prologis Park Apodaca is another example of our ability to attract and maintain long-standing relationships with high-profile customers.”

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is one of the leading owners and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2018, FIBRA Prologis comprised 197 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 34.9 million square feet (3.2 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

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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The New York Women’s Foundation Receives $2.25 Million Grant from CBS to Support the Fund for the Me Too Movement and Allies

December 14, 2018

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NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The New York Women’s Foundation (The Foundation) today announced receipt of a $2.25 million grant from the CBS Corporation. The grant will support The Foundation’s Fund for the Me Too Movement and Allies (The Fund), to ensure that the movement is sustained beyond news cycles and hashtags. The Fund is focused on investing in organizations led by and for survivors of sexual violence and is announcing a partnership with women’s community foundations to expand its national reach.

Led by Ana Oliveira, President and CEO of The New York Women’s Foundation, and Tarana Burke, Founder and Leader of the ‘me too.’ Movement, The Fund, which is based in New York, supports organizations around the country working to prevent and disrupt sexual violence and harassment while supporting individual and community healing. Its creation builds on The New York Women’s Foundation’s long history of supporting local women leaders who are building transformational movements and investing in community-led solutions that confront gender-based violence.

“This funding will enable The Fund for the Me Too Movement and Allies to expand its support of women of color activists nationwide, particularly in under-resourced areas where support and investment are critically needed.” said Ms. Oliveira. “We know that the best solutions for problems faced by communities come from leaders within communities. That’s why we are partnering with women’s foundations across the country, to leverage their expertise in helping identify and support regional and local survivor-led organizations for investment.”

The partnership’s initial membership includes the Washington Area Women’s Foundation, Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis, Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, Women’s Foundation of California, Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts and Women’s Funding Network. Other public women’s foundations are welcome to join the partnership.

“Work focused on supporting survivors of sexual violence has happened in our communities for years, but too many people and organizations struggle to move the needle because they simply don’t have the resources,” said Ms. Burke. “It’s our goal that The Fund will make that reality less of a norm because we know real change happens when we support and empower organizers and organizations at the grassroots.”

The Fund’s first awards, announced October 2018, were given to eight organizations that give voice to women, immigrants, and LGBTQ people of color.

The New York Women’s Foundation was one of two foundations to receive a grant from CBS. A total of $20 million was distributed to 18 organizations.

Organizations interested in applying for grants from the Fund for the Me Too Movement and Allies should email [email protected].

SOURCE The New York Women’s Foundation

United Way of King County, King County Bar Association and Seattle Mariners announce $3 Million partnership to stop a leading cause of homelessness-eviction of tenants

December 14, 2018

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SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — United Way of King County, the King County Bar Association and the Seattle Mariners announced today the launch of a $3 million community partnership to help tackle King County’s homelessness crisis. Home Base will reduce the number of people who lose their homes due to eviction, which is a leading cause of homelessness. The prevention program works to keep thousands of people in their homes by providing legal representation, flexible funding and case management.

The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty reports that evictions are the leading cause of homelessness. A September 2018 study by the King County Bar Association and Seattle Women’s Commission found that 87% of eviction filings were because of nonpayment of rent with roughly three quarters of those cases involving an average of $1,237 or less owed to the landlord.

For many low-income renters, the combination of scarce resources and high rent means no flexibility when facing an emergency like a serious illness, a death in the family or temporary job loss. There’s often little time for renters to come up with rent as Washington law allows landlords to file evictions against tenants in as little as 3 days after rent is due.

“United Way knows that our community won’t begin to see a difference in the crisis until we can stop more people from becoming homeless in the first place,” said Jon Fine, President and CEO of United Way of King County. “Through Home Base, we are working upstream by providing eviction prevention. This is a game changer and we’re so pleased the Seattle Mariners and King County Bar Association have stepped up in a big way.”

While the Seattle Mariners are generously providing the initial funding, United Way is committed to identifying and leveraging additional funding from the public and private sector to scale Home Base to a 3 year, $10 mil program.

For more information on donating to United Way of King County to make sure that people have homes, students graduate and families are financially stable, click here or visit United Way of King County’s website at https://www.uwkc.org/donate.

CONTACT:
Sabrina Register, Assoc. Dir. of Public Relations
206-461-8414
[email protected]

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Holiday Eating Done Right: All the tips you need to balance tradition with nutrition and STILL wow your guests this season

December 14, 2018

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EDGEWATER, New Jeresy, Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday season, and overindulging at holiday parties is no exception. This year we’re going to help you make more balanced choices for the season. Lipton® and Knorr® have created nutritious versions of two holiday classics – Mexican Christmas Punch and Sancocho – that are sure to wow your friends in taste and presentation.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8462251-unilever-foods-make-meals-that-do-more-during-the-holidays/

Lipton® has created a Christmas Punch reminiscent of Mexico’s ponche navideño, a fruity drink that makes every celebration even more festive. This recipe features Lipton® unsweetened 100% Natural Green Tea, which contains about 150 mg flavonoids per serving. ¹

Pro Tip: If you’re looking to cut down on calories, you can also eliminate the additional sugar without compromising taste.

Knorr’s® Sancocho is a cold-weather favorite that is sure to bring back your favorite family memories and create nostalgia at your holiday gathering. This hearty stew is a Caribbean staple and features Knorr® Chicken Flavor Bouillon.

Pro Tip: You can easily substitute with Knorr Reduced Sodium Chicken Flavor Bouillon to help limit sodium. Visit makemealsthatdomore.com for more nutritious recipes! #makemealsthatdomore

When you’re not hosting, follow these 5 Tips to Survive the Holiday Party Circuit from Registered Dietitian and cookbook author Manuel Villacorta.

1. Treat the day or event like every other day and fill just one plate of food, instead of going for seconds. Pick your favorite items and enjoy those most, whether it’s mashed potatoes or stuffing. However, allocate your portion and don’t stuff yourself to the point of no return.

2. Bring a more nutritious version of your favorite foods to the event. There are many alternative recipes out there to change a high-fat/high-calorie dish without compromising flavor, like Knorr’s hearty holiday Sancocho recipe.

3. Fill up on those veggies! Make sure to fill half your plate with non-starchy vegetables (this does not include potatoes and yams) and to munch on the crudité platter when available.

4. Two-Bite Rule: We all love sampling and tasting every dish at an event. In order not to go overboard and eat too much of the rich, buttery/oily/cheesy dishes, follow the 2-bite rule. As you portion out food to your plate, cut or break off enough food for about 2 bites. If you are at a sit-down dinner, find a fellow guest of family member who’d like to split a dish with you. Take your time to eat those items and truly savor the flavor.

5. Leave the leftovers with the host or send them along with the guests if you are hosting. This is the simplest, easiest way to not have tempting pies, cakes, and dishes lying around all week long.

¹ A daily consumption of at least 400 mg flavonoids may help maintain a healthy heart as part of a diet consistent with dietary guidelines.

Media Contact: Melissa Vargas, [email protected]

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