Yolo Rum Trademark Issued After 5 1/2 Year Process

July 16, 2018

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DENVER and WASHINGTON, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued the Yolo Rum trademark, 5 1/2 years after it was filed in December 2012. At that time several other companies unknowingly filed for an intent to use the Yolo trademark, when Yolo Rum had already been using the trademark in commerce. “All these a…applicants created a real ‘log jam’ for our trademark,” says, Philip Guerin, founder of Yolo Rum. After a lengthy and detailed description of the all the challenges, just to obtain the trademark, Guerin’s summation is, “I wish they all had just Googled, Yolo Rum, back then. It could have really prevented wasted resources and time.”

Sounding like a true entrepreneur, Guerin confidently states, “Our Yolo Rum trademark was worth the fight, it is an incredible piece of IP (intellectual property), to add to our collection. We have the premier, rapidly emerging brand in the market and the best rum, too.”

Yolo Rum is a premium rum made in Panama by the most famous rum blender in the World, Don Pancho Fernandez, and has won 21 international awards. Yolo Rum is sugar free and gluten free, appealing to a growing health-conscious alcohol market.

News of the trademark, follows in line with a very noteworthy and ambitious agenda, which includes; major distribution expansion, and a crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder.

“We want to be the first major spirit brand that is ‘Democracy Powered’. Invest your money, and more importantly your talent, to our movement!” Guerin boldly says.

For more information on the limited amount of share available for sale visit: wefunder.com/yolorumllc

Questions? Contact:

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(855) 965-6786 (YOLO-RUM)

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Olive Oils From Spain and the European Union Make a Splash in America With the “Olive Oil World Tour”

July 13, 2018

NEW YORK, July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Olive Oils from Spain, the promotional brand of the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional, in collaboration with the European Union, and guest of honor Seamus Mullen, an award-winning chef, cookbook author, and health & wellness expert, kicked off the U.S. campaign of the “Olive Oil World Tour” at the Cervantes Institute, last night.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8365451-olive-oils-america-world-tour/

“We are thrilled to be in New York City for the North American launch of the ‘Olive Oil World Tour’ campaign with Seamus and dignitaries from the Spanish Government,” said Pedro Barato, President of the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional. “The ambitious three-year, multi-channel program was created to encourage wellness-minded individuals to be inspired by the pillar of the Mediterranean lifestyle, olive oil, and who better to exemplify a healthy way of living than Chef Seamus Mullen. Seamus recently came out with a new cook book, ‘Real Food Heals: Eat to Feel Younger + Stronger Every Day.’ In it he uses our beloved millenary juice, olive oil, as a key ingredient in many of his recipes.”

Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed uniquely-created dishes by Chef Mullen, sipped on specially-designed olive oil-infused cocktails; and learned about the health benefits, gastronomic pleasures, and vast versatility of the ubiquitous olive oil.

The presentation included details of the “Join the European Healthy Lifestyle. Let’s Make a Tastier World” Olive Oils from Spain campaign targeting cooking enthusiasts and world travelers through the “Olive Oil World Tour.” The evening brought attention to the “Olive Oil Lounge,” in airports, train stations, and cruise terminals in New York, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco. In addition, “Where the Olive Oil is Born” contest, that culminates with a trip to Spain to the grand prize winner, was announced. For information: http://oliveoilworldtour.com/make-it-taste/contest.

One of the most surprising facts presented was that oil imports from Spain have increased by six times over the last two decades. Thus, Spain has become the world leader in the production and sales of olive oil.

The Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional is a nonprofit organization representing the different operators in the olive oil industry (olive growers, cooperatives, factories, bottlers and exporters) with the aim of serving as an industry improvement tool.

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Fifth Annual Latino Conservation Week Kicks Off This Weekend (July 14 – 22), Breaking Down Barriers and Inspiring Tomorrow’s Stewards

July 13, 2018

More than 100 events are being held around the country to celebrate Latino Conservation Week. Find one near you at http://www.latinoconservationweek.com

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Communities throughout the country will enjoy and connect with the great outdoors during the 5^th annual Latino Conservation Week, which begins July 14 and runs through July 22. With more than 100 events being celebrated nationwide, communities will camp under the stars, go canoeing, take sunset walks, and hike with family among other activities as they engage in the outdoors and learn about stewardship.

“This week is about sharing the Latino community’s perspective on the environment like the need to protect our wild and scenic rivers and public lands for future generations,” said Maite Arce, President and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, which created the Action Week as part of its growing environmental conservation program. “Latino communities are passionate about the outdoors and hold a strong belief that we have a moral obligation to be good stewards.”

Latino Conservation Week, an initiative from Hispanic Access Foundation launched in 2014, encourages and supports collaboration between a variety of partners including, individuals, organizations, businesses, churches and government agencies to develop and participate in events and activities that not only connect people with parks, landscapes, rivers, and wildlife, but also teach more about their responsibility as environmental stewards.

This year National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, U.S. Forest Service and National Wildlife Refuge System are joining forces with Hispanic Access Foundation to spotlight events and activities organized by the National Trails System as well as the Wild and Scenic Rivers System during the week, as part of their 50^th anniversary celebration. This is an opportunity to enjoy, honor and commemorate our sacred outdoors and environmental legacy. A full listing of events designed to celebrate this milestone is available at www.trails50.org and www.rivers.gov.

“The growth in participation and interest in Latino Conservation Week has been tremendous. What started as 17 events in six states has grown to more than 100 events in as many as 20 states,” said Arce. “This is a national collaborative effort with the potential to impact the Latino communities in large urban settings, emerging Latino communities, and in rural communities that aim to celebrate our heritage, culture, spirituality, and stories around our nation’s treasured natural places.”

Nearly 80 parks, organizations and community groups have joined Latino Conservation Week as partners and sponsors. Our sponsors include George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, Columbia Sportswear, REI, Adidas and Mountainsmith. Also, various Latino organizations and local groups are adopting Latino Conservation Week as an opportunity to host community events and activities. These include Por la Creacion Faith-based Alliance, Latino Outdoors, Nature for All, COFEM, Protégete, CHISPA, Latin American Youth Center, Empoderate, Homeboy Industries, Frontera Land Alliance, Montgomery Parks, Sierra Club, Los Angeles Audubon Society and Houston Zoo.

The activities span several states and a full listing of events is available at www.LatinoConservationWeek.com. Celebrate online by following #LatinoConservationWeek and #LCW2018 on social media.

About Hispanic Access Foundation
Hispanic Access Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, connects Latinos with partners and opportunities to improve lives and create an equitable society. Our vision is that one day every Hispanic individual in America will enjoy good physical health and a healthy natural environment, a quality education, economic success, and civic engagement in their communities with the sum of improving the future of America. For more information visit www.hispanicaccess.org.

Contact: Robert Fanger
Phone: 317-410-7668
E-mail: [email protected]

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Businesses and individuals who purchased drywall indirectly for end use may be entitled to money from class action settlements

July 13, 2018

BOSTON, July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Block & Leviton LLP, Finkelstein Thompson LLP and Green & Noblin PC regarding the Drywall Antitrust Litigation.

The lawsuit, known as In re Domestic Drywall Antitrust Litigation, MDL No. 2437 and 13-MD-2437, pending in federal court in Philadelphia, claims that certain manufacturers conspired to fix prices for Drywall, and as a result, businesses, individuals and entities purchasing drywall for end use and not for resale paid too much. This notice is only a summary; please visit the settlement website at www.indirectdrywallsettlement.com for the full Notice and other information, including deadlines, a list of defendants, and how to submit a claim.

New Settlement: A new settlement has been reached with the remaining defendants in the case (American Gypsum Company LLC, New NGC Inc., and PABCO Building Products LLC) for $1 million plus $250,000 to provide notice of this settlement. The new settlement affects all businesses, persons, or other entities currently residing in the U.S. that indirectly purchased Drywall in the U.S. manufactured by any of the Defendants, their subsidiaries, affiliates, or joint ventures for end use and not for resale between January 1, 2012 and January 5, 2018, with some exclusions identified on the settlement website. Visit the settlement website for a full explanation of who is affected by the settlement.

Proposed Distribution: If the New Settlement is approved it will conclude the litigation and funds from this settlement, and prior settlements with Defendants TIN Inc., USG Corporation, United States Gypsum Company, and Lafarge North America Inc., will be distributed. The total settlement proceeds are $16.95 million. Visit the settlement website for additional information about these previous settlements.

What are the benefits?
If approved, the Proposed Distribution allows class members who purchased drywall in certain states between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013 to recover monetary damages. The settlement funds will be distributed to eligible claimants after deduction of any court-ordered attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses, and service awards to the Class Representatives. Visit the settlement website for eligible states and other information about the allocation of the settlement proceeds.

What are my rights?
You must file a claim by mail or online by January 9, 2019 to get a payment. If you submit a claim, you will be bound by the decisions of the court and give up your right to sue American, NGC, or PABCO regarding the claims in this lawsuit. If you do nothing you will not get a payment and you will be bound by the decisions of the Court. You may exclude yourself from the New Settlement by September 21, 2018. You will not receive a payment, but you will keep the right to bring your own lawsuit against American Gypsum, NGC, or PABCO at your own expense. Excluding yourself from the New Settlement Class will have no effect on your rights with respect to the prior settlements with Lafarge, TIN or USG.

You may object to the terms of the New Settlement by September 21, 2018 (but not the terms of the previously approved settlements with USG, TIN, or Lafarge). If you are a member of any of the Settlement Classes, you may object to the Proposed Distribution, the request for attorneys’ fees and expenses, or the service awards. The settlement website describes how to submit a claim, opt out, or object.

The Court will hold a hearing on October 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Courtroom 3A, to consider whether the New Settlement, the proposed distribution, and the motion for fees, costs, and service awards should be approved. The motions for settlement approval and attorneys’ fees, costs, and service awards will be posted on the website after they are filed. You may attend this hearing, but you do not have to.

This is only a summary. Please visit the website www.indirectdrywallsettlement.com, call 1-855-229-7511 or write the Settlement Administrator c/o Drywall Settlement, P.O. Box 58190, Philadelphia, PA 19102-8190 for complete details of the settlement benefits and your rights.

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Labor Commissioner Launches Online Registration for Janitorial Service Providers

July 12, 2018

OAKLAND, California, June 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Labor Commissioner’s Office has launched an online registration system for janitorial service providers and contractors operating in California to register annually as required by law.

Under the Property Service Workers Protection Act, signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in 2016, every provider of janitorial services with one or more employees and one or more janitorial workers must register with the Labor Commissioner’s Office and renew every year. Janitorial employers who fail to register by October 1 may be subject to a civil fine, as will any person or entity who contracts with a janitorial employer lacking valid registration.

“The online registration tool will make it easy for janitorial employers to comply with the law, and will help us to hold accountable businesses in the underground economy that underpay their workers and evade labor laws,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. “The registration requirement is another tool for property owners to distinguish law-abiding contractors from wage thieves and to protect honest businesses from unfair competition.”

Janitorial employers are also required to provide employees with sexual harassment prevention training once every two years beginning January 1, 2019.

The Labor Commissioner’s Office has posted a registration search tool that shows whether employers and contractors are properly registered, as well as FAQs.

For more information, call the Licensing and Registration Unit at (510) 879-8333 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email [email protected]

The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, or the Labor Commissioner’s Office, is the division within the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) with wide-ranging enforcement responsibilities including adjudicating wage claims, inspecting workplaces for wage and hour violations, investigating retaliation complaints and educating the public on labor laws.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).

Members of the press may contact Peter Melton or Lucas Brown at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to email alerts for DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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YES on Prop 9: Why Won’t They Let Californians Vote?

July 12, 2018

SACRAMENTO, California, July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This year, hundreds of thousands of California voters signed their names to a petition demanding a vote on whether to divide the state into three smaller, more manageable states. Fed up with poorly performing schools, crumbling infrastructure and a political system controlled by powerful special interests, these citizens acted. The Cal 3 initiative easily qualified for the ballot as Proposition 9 and this November, all Californians will decide the best path forward for the future.

That is, if they ever get the chance: because the political establishment and forces of the “Sacramento status quo” are doing everything in their power to stop this empowering grassroots movement.

At first, Sacramento insiders and political loyalists tipped their hand with snide commentary, calling it “ridiculous.” When that didn’t work, they cynically implied that the Proposition 9 campaign was somehow being secretly manipulated, a claim that ignores and disrespects more than 600,000 Californians who placed it on the ballot. That hasn’t worked either.

Now, those powerful special interests have lobbied the courts to try to get Proposition 9 taken off the ballot entirely. A group of trial attorneys from one of the country’s biggest law firms and the Planning and Conservation League want the courts to believe that a citizen-led democratic movement is somehow a threat to democracy. Apparently, the insiders don’t think it’s so ridiculous anymore.

The leader of the opposition campaign, Fabian Nunez, is a long-time associate of the Planning and Conservation League, receiving their award for ‘Legislator of the Year’ in 2007. Voters should know that the PCL is doing the dirty work of the Sacramento establishment, led by a former elected official who opposed term limits. Now, as a lobbyist, Nunez has a financial interest in making it all work to his benefit.

This lawsuit is just another example of how Sacramento politicians, powerful unions and their high-priced lobbyists are trying to hold onto power at the expense of California voters.

Why don’t they want Californians to decide what is best for themselves, their children and their future? It’s simple: Trial attorneys, unions, special interests and political influence-peddlers are afraid. They are desperate to keep control, no matter the consequences for Californians and our children.

Californians need to be empowered and allowed to voice their desire for more accountability and responsiveness from their elected officials. Voting in favor of the Cal 3 initiative, Prop 9, will bring more localized transparency to state government and put an end to the current cronyism in Sacramento, on display in this meritless and cynical use of the court system.

As support grows for Proposition 9, powerful opponents will do everything in their power to deny voters a chance to decide their own future. When they do, we should all be asking ourselves, “Why won’t they let Californians vote?”

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Fishing Nets 2 Million More Participants

July 12, 2018

More than 49 million Americans took to the water to cast a line in 2017, demonstrating a year-over-year increase of nearly 2 million anglers according to the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2018 Special Report on Fishing. Created in partnership with The Outdoor Foundation, the Special Report on Fishing provides one of the most comprehensive looks at the state of U.S. fishing and boating participation. (PRNewsfoto/Recreational Boating & Fishing)

ALEXANDRIA, Virgina, July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — While Americans are collectively checking their phones more than 8 billion times a day, a new industry report shows that they are increasingly fishing for actual fish (instead of just likes and follows). More than 49 million Americans took to the water to cast a line in 2017, demonstrating a year-over-year increase of nearly 2 million anglers according to the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF) 2018 Special Report on Fishing.

“These are exciting figures that reflect the sustained growth in our industry,” said RBFF President and CEO Frank Peterson. “Getting more Americans to spend time outdoors is a crucial part of protecting our natural resources for future generations. Anglers and boaters help protect our natural aquatic places and the wildlife that lives there through fishing licenses, boat registrations, fishing gear, boat fuel sales and much more.”

Created in partnership with The Outdoor Foundation, the Special Report on Fishing provides one of the most comprehensive looks at the state of U.S. fishing and boating participation. Key findings from the 2018 report include:

16.5 percent of the US population participates in fishing.
Americans took 885 million total fishing trips or an average of 18 trips per participant.
New fishing participants accounted for 6 percent of total participation and tended to be young.
11.6 million youth participated in fishing, a 1.2 percent increase.
4.2 million Hispanics went fishing in 2017 – a 400,000 person increase and the highest participation rate since the report was created in 2007. On average, Hispanic anglers went on four more outing per year than the general market.
84.2 percent of fishing trips resulted in a catch, up slightly from last year.
30.1 million people were interested in taking up fishing or rejoining the activity. This is the highest number of Americans interested in fishing since this figure started to be recorded in 2010.

“It’s clear fishing continues to be a pillar of America’s thriving outdoor culture,” said Ivan Levin, deputy director of The Outdoor Foundation. “This is good news for the greater outdoor industry, as fishing is known to inspire people to try other outdoor activities.”

The full report, along with an accompanying infographic, is available at the RBFF Resource Center.

About the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF)
RBFF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase participation in recreational angling and boating, thereby protecting and restoring the nation’s aquatic natural resources. RBFF’s recently announced 60-in-60 effort strives to attract 60 million anglers to the sport by the end of 2021. To help recruit, retain and reactivate participants, RBFF developed the award-winning Take Me Fishing™ and Vamos A Pescar™ campaigns creating awareness about boating, fishing and conservation, and educating people about the benefits of participation. These campaigns help boaters and anglers of all ages and experience levels learn, plan and equip for a day on the water. The campaign websites, TakeMeFishing.org and VamosAPescar.org, feature how-to videos, information on how to get a fishing license and boat registration, and an interactive state-by-state map that allows visitors to find local boating and fishing spots.

About The Outdoor Foundation
The Outdoor Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and growing future generations of outdoor enthusiasts. Through groundbreaking research, action-oriented outreach and education programs, the Foundation works with partners to mobilize a major cultural shift that leads all Americans to the great outdoors. In 2010, the Foundation launched Outdoor Nation, a pioneering initiative that aims to empower young leaders to champion the outdoors on campuses and in communities across the United States. For more information visit:OutdoorFoundation.org and OutdoorNation.org.

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sonnen’s Adam Gentner named to Renewable Energy World’s First Solar 40 Under 40 Class

July 12, 2018

LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — sonnen, the global market leader in intelligent residential energy storage, today announced that Adam Gentner, Director of Business Development – Latin American Expansion and Director of Operations for the del Sol Foundation for Energy Security, was named to Renewable Energy World’s inaugural list of Solar 40 Under 40 where he was recognized as a changemaker in the solar industry. He received this award on large part for his work in using solar microgrids, sonnen smart energy storage plus PV, to restore power to communities throughout Puerto Rico.

sonnen has been present in Puerto Rico since 2015, when the Company first began selling smart energy storage systems to residential customers and working with the local solar installation partners, like Pura Energia. Gentner’s passion for clean energy and aptitude for working with local leaders has been instrumental in growing sonnen’s presence in Puerto Rico and establishing the company’s expansion into Latin America. He has successfully identified new markets where solar + storage bring value to residents, successfully expanding sonnen’s reach beyond North America.

In October 2017, shortly after Hurricane Maria devastated the island of Puerto Rico, Gentner, along with members of the sonnen team and local installation partners came together to support the people of Puerto Rico by donating 13 humanitarian microgrids. These microgrids, consisting of a sonnen smart energy storage system and a solar array, have restored power at critical sites around the island in communities where the grid was destroyed, including schools, a healthcare clinic and community kitchens, effectively saving and improving lives. Gentner worked with local community and government leaders to assess needs across the island and identify the best locations for these microgrid sites.

As part of sonnen’s continued to commitment to Puerto Rican energy independence and security, Company executives, including Gentner, formed the del Sol Foundation for Energy Security, a non-profit organization that will continue to provide clean, reliable, and resilient energy to those who need it most. Gentner serves as Director of Operations for the Foundation where he continues to drive adoption of clean energy solutions with the goal of creating an island-wide network of energy-resilient communities.

“Adam Gentner has been a great leader for sonnen in Puerto Rico and Latin America, and we are incredibly proud that the industry is recognizing his impactful work in expanding the reach of clean energy,” said Blake Richetta, sonnen Senior Vice-President and head of U.S. Operations. “Through his hands-on approach to spreading sonnen’s technology and message, he has worked closely with partners and installers and, perhaps most importantly, established leaders in communities by advocating for the benefits of solar + storage. His drive and dedication not only inspire his colleagues, but also inspire a broader movement toward empowering people to take charge of their energy future, especially in the face of future natural disasters like Hurricane Maria.”

Gentner has been working in the renewable energy industry for six years, exhibiting a passion for working toward a change in how humans produce, consume and interact with energy. He has held the positions of sonnen’s Director of Business Development – Latin American Expansion and Director of Operations for the del Sol Foundation since January 2018. Prior to that, Gentner worked as Head of Service for sonnen, developing a service platform for the U.S. market, implementing best-practices and coordinating with the production and sales teams as well as solar + storage customers. Gentner, along with others who were named to the Solar 40 Under 40 list, was recognized during the 2018 Intersolar North America Conference in San Francisco.

About sonnen
At sonnen, we believe clean, affordable, and reliable energy for all is one of the greatest challenges of our time. sonnen is a proven global leader in intelligent energy management solutions that provide greater energy control for residential customers through increased solar self-consumption, reduced peak energy usage and reliable backup power during outages – contributing to a cleaner and more reliable energy future. sonnen has won several awards for its energy innovations, including the 2018 Fast Company Most Innovative Companies in Energy, 2017 Zayed Future Energy Prize, MIT’s Technology Review’s 50 Smartest Companies in 2016, Global Cleantech 100 for 2015-2017, Greentech Media’s 2016 Grid Edge Award for innovation, and Cleantech’s 2015 Company of the Year Award in both Israel and Europe.

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Impressive National Results for Letter Carriers’ Annual Food Drive

July 12, 2018

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 26^th annual food drive by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), held on Saturday, May 12, collected 71.6 million pounds of food. The 2018 food drive marks the 15^th consecutive year that the combined efforts of letter carriers, partners and volunteers have resulted in the collection of more than 70 million pounds of food.

“Every day on our routes, letter carriers see the struggles many people have with providing for their basic needs. We are honored to be able to contribute to the families and the communities we serve by helping millions of Americans who otherwise would face hunger,” Fredric Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers, said.

Hunger affects about 1 in 6 people around the country, including millions of children, senior citizens and military veterans.

The Stamp Out Hunger^® Food Drive is the country’s largest single-day food drive. It is held annually on the second Saturday in May in 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam. Customers simply leave their donation of non-perishable goods in paper bags next to their mailbox before the delivery of the mail that day. The nation’s letter carriers collect the food donations and distribute them to local food agencies.

The timing is important, with food banks, pantries and shelters running low on donations from the winter holidays and with summer looming, when most school meal programs are suspended.

Several national partners assisted the NALC in this year’s food drive: the U.S. Postal Service, the United Food & Commercial Workers International Union, the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, United Way Worldwide, the AFL-CIO, Valpak and Valassis.

Since it began in 1993, the national food drive has collected 1.671 billion pounds of food.

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The 279,000-member National Association of Letter Carriers represents letter carriers across the country employed by the U.S. Postal Service, along with retired letter carriers. Founded by Civil War veterans in 1889, the NALC is among the country’s oldest labor unions.

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Sprint’s Industry-Leading Unlimited Plans Just Got Even Better! New Unlimited Plans Include Features Customers Love for the Best Price

July 12, 2018

Customers can choose from Unlimited Plus, Unlimited Basic, Unlimited Military or Unlimited 55+

Sprint now offers more choice and features for an incredible value, all on the Network Built for Unlimited

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sprint (NYSE: S), the industry’s pioneer of unlimited plans, is making its unlimited plans even better.

Sprint has listened to customers and it’s clear: People want more from their wireless carrier. In addition to unlimited data, talk and text at a great price, wireless users are looking for additional features like HD streaming and entertainment services, all on a reliable network.

Starting on July 13, Sprint will deliver on all of these! Here are Sprint’s Unlimited plans:

Unlimited Plus: A feature-rich plan that includes unlimited data, talk and text with more mobile hotspot data, TIDAL Premium music streaming and the TV you love, with Hulu, HD streaming and additional global roaming options – all at the industry’s best price.¹
Unlimited Basic: Perfect for customers who may not need additional features but who still want unlimited talk, text and data and Hulu, at a great value.²
Unlimited Military: Designed especially for veterans, active duty and reserves of the U.S. armed forces.³
Unlimited 55+: A distinct Unlimited plan designed for people over 55 that provides exceptional value.⁴

And this is only the start. Sprint intends to continue to tailor plans so that customers can get the best choice for them.

“Customers told us that they wanted more from their wireless – more choice, more features and more value,” said Dow Draper, Sprint chief commercial officer. “Today we’re introducing Unlimited Plus – a feature-rich option for those customers who want it all. We’re also offering Unlimited Basic for people who may not need all the bells and whistles but still want a high-quality wireless experience. Combined with our new Unlimited Military and 55+ plan we’re providing something for everyone, at the best price.”

Sprint customers will experience the Network Built for Unlimited at the BEST Price.⁵ With more mobile broadband spectrum capacity than any U.S. carrier, Sprint’s network is built to meet customers’ growing demand for data. And Sprint’s 4G LTE network is the most improved in the U.S. with national average download speeds up 30.9 percent year-over-year, more than any other national carrier.⁶

Sprint is making its largest network investment in years and its Next-Gen Network build is well underway. Customers across the country are experiencing better coverage, reliability and speed than before as Sprint upgrades cell sites to triband service using 800MHz, 1.9GHz and 2.5GHz, adds new cell sites, densifies or “fills in” the network with more small cells, and prepares to launch mobile 5G in first half of 2019.

Unlimited Plans for Everyone

Unlimited Plus
To celebrate the launch of these amazing plans, Sprint is offering an incredible limited-time promotion for Unlimited Plus. If you bring your own phone or buy a new phone outright, Unlimited Plus is available for $22 per month per line for five lines. That’s 50 percent off Verizon and AT&T rates when you bring your phones or buy new ones outright.⁷ Customers will get the features they love at a price they’ll love. If customers prefer to lease a device, they get Unlimited Plus at the regular low price of $42 per month per line for five lines.

Unlimited Plus includes:

TV you love, with Hulu.
Music streaming with TIDAL.
15GB LTE mobile hotspot so you can keep all your devices connected.
Streaming in full HD.
In Mexico and Canada, enjoy unlimited talk and text and 10GB of 4G LTE data.
Global roaming in more than 185 worldwide destinations.
Unlimited data, talk and text nationwide.

Unlimited Basic
Sprint Unlimited Basic is for customers who have everyday needs for wireless. With Basic, customers can get five lines of Unlimited for $32 per month per line.⁸

Unlimited Basic includes:

TV you love, with Hulu.
Stay connected with 500MB mobile hotspot.
Streaming in SD (DVD-quality).
In Mexico and Canada, enjoy unlimited talk and text and 5GB of 4G LTE data.
Global roaming in more than 185 worldwide destinations.
Unlimited data, talk and text nationwide.

Unlimited Military
Sprint salutes veterans, active duty and reserves of the U.S. armed forces with our Unlimited Military plan. Customers on Unlimited Military get 50 percent off family lines – the first line is $60 per month, the second line is an additional $20, and third, fourth and fifth lines are only $10 per month per line.⁹

Unlimited Military includes:

TV you love, with Hulu.
Stay connected with 500MB mobile hotspot.
Streaming in SD (DVD-quality).
In Mexico and Canada, enjoy unlimited talk and text and 5GB of 4G LTE data.
Global roaming in more than 185 worldwide destinations.
Unlimited data, talk and text nationwide.

Unlimited 55+
And, if you’re 55 or older, Sprint offers Unlimited 55+. This is an excellent plan that offers unlimited data, talk and text plus great features for only $35 per month per line for two lines.¹⁰

More great news! Unlimited Plus and Unlimited Basic are available to existing customers (on phones or tablets). Check details, starting on July 13, on the MySprint app or visit your local Sprint retail store, www.sprint.com or call 1-800-SPRINT1.

More Value the First Weekend!
During the weekend of July 13-15, check out some exciting special offers for Sprint retail customers. On Friday, July 13, nearly all Sprint retail stores across the country will open one hour early. Check with your local store for store hours. Here are the details about our great deals:

Get a new iPad on us when you activate a new phone line on an Unlimited Plus or Basic plan.¹¹
The first 10 people through the door who activate a new line (new or existing accounts) with Sprint on Basic or Plus will receive a $50 MasterCard^® Prepaid card. Good only on July 13.
Through July 31, activation fees will be waived on lines three through five when customers activate on Unlimited Plus or Basic.

“Add all of this up and there’s literally never been a better time to switch to Sprint,” said Draper. “We’re offering unbeatable value on our award-winning network. So, hurry to a Sprint store, these promotions won’t be around for long!”

About Sprint
Sprint (NYSE: S) is a communications services company that creates more and better ways to connect its customers to the things they care about most. Sprint served 54.6 million connections as of March 31, 2018, and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; leading no-contract brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. Today, Sprint’s legacy of innovation and service continues with an increased investment to dramatically improve coverage, reliability, and speed across its nationwide network and commitment to launching the first 5G mobile network in the U.S. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.

¹ Includes Tidal Premium. Music streams up to 1.5 Mbps. 1 Hulu Limited Commercials plan per eligible Sprint acct. HD content varies by device & connection. HD video streams up to 1080p. MHS reduced to 3G speeds after 15GB/mo

² Video streams up to 480p, music up to 500kbps, gaming streams up to 2 Mbps. 1 Hulu Limited Commercials plan per eligible Sprint acct. MHS reduced to 3G speeds after 500MB/mo.

³Video streams up to 480p, music up to 500kbps, gaming streams up to 2 Mbps. 1 Hulu Limited Commercials plan per eligible Sprint acct. MHS reduced to 3G speeds after 500MB/mo.

⁴Video streams up to 480p, music up to 500kbps, gaming streams up to 2 Mbps. Unlimited MHS at 3G speeds.

⁵ Compared to national carrier unlimited plans, features differ. Excludes taxes, surcharges and roaming.

6 Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data for average download speeds from June 2017 to June 2018 for all mobile results. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

⁷$50/mo for line 1, $30/mo for line 2 and $10/mo/line for lines 3 – 5. Add’l $20/mo/line without BYOD/Full SRP phone. Compared to Verizon Beyond Unlimited and AT&T Unlimited &More Premium; features differ.

⁸ $60/mo for line 1, $40/mo for line 2 and $20/mo/line for lines 3 and 5 with AutoPay.

⁹$60/mo for line 1, $20/mo for line 2 and $10/mo/line for lines 3 and 4 with AutoPay and savings on Unlimited Basic.

¹⁰$50/mo. for line 1, $20/mo for line 2 with AutoPay.

¹¹ iPad 6th Gen 32GB on us after $100 via Prepaid Mastercard® (mailed after 60 days in good standing) and $15/monthly credit applied within 2 bills. Pay $4.17/mo. for 24 months. Reqs new line. If you cancel early, remaining balance due. Taxes due at sale.

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