FIBRA Prologis Acquires 143,400 Square Feet of Class-A Facilities

December 1, 2017

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico, today announced the acquisition of a new 143,400 square foot Class-A building for a total investment of US$10.5 million, including closing costs.

The property is a new development by sponsor Prologis and is in Prologis Park Toluca in Mexico City’s Toluca submarket.

“This property is a state-of-the-art facility located in Prologis Park Toluca. With little vacancy in Mexico City, Toluca represents a natural alternative for tenants focused on the Greater Mexico City area,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Property Mexico. “The property is 100-percent leased to a tenant in the automotive distribution sector.”

As of September 30, 2017, FIBRA Prologis owned 12.3 million of logistics and distribution space in the Mexico City market and 34.2 million square feet throughout Mexico.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2017, FIBRA Prologis comprised 194 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 34.2 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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(Español) Jessica Domínguez, renombrada conferencista y abogada de inmigración, publica su primer libro “Mujeres victoriosas”

December 1, 2017

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World AIDS Day: Food Safety is Important for People with HIV or AIDS

December 1, 2017

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Dec. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to remind those living with HIV or AIDS about our resource guide on protecting yourself from foodborne illness and safely handling food.

You can get a free copy of the booklet Food Safety for People with HIV/AIDS at: http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/PeopleAtRisk/ucm312669.htm. Or, order a copy by calling 1-888-MPHOTLINE (1-888-674-6854) or emailing [email protected].

Practicing food safety is critical because Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) can damage or destroy the body’s immune system, making that person more susceptible to foodborne illness or “food poisoning.” A person with HIV or AIDS that contracts a foodborne illness is more likely to have a lengthier illness, undergo hospitalization, or even die.

Know the Food Risks

Some foods are more risky for people with HIV or AIDS because they are more likely to contain harmful bacteria or viruses. In general, these foods fall into two categories:

Uncooked fresh fruits and vegetables.
Certain animal products, such as unpasteurized (raw) milk; soft cheeses made with raw milk; and raw or undercooked eggs, raw meat, raw poultry, raw fish, raw shellfish and their juices; luncheon meats and deli-type salads (without added preservatives) prepared on site in a deli-type establishment.

Follow the Four Steps to Food Safety

Anyone preparing food should also follow these steps to reduce their risk for foodborne illness:

CLEAN: Wash hands and surfaces often. Bacteria can be spread throughout the kitchen and get onto hands, cutting boards, utensils, counter tops, and food.
SEPARATE: Keep raw meat, poultry, eggs, and seafood and their juices away from ready-to-eat foods.
COOK to the right temperatures. Use a food thermometer to ensure meat, poultry, seafood, and egg products are cooked to a safe minimum internal temperature to destroy any harmful bacteria. Refer to the chart at http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/UCM462491.pdf
CHILL foods promptly. Cold temperatures slow the growth of harmful bacteria. Use an appliance thermometer to be sure the refrigerator temperature is 40 degrees F or below and the freezer temperature is 0 degrees F or below.

Know the Symptoms

Consuming dangerous foodborne bacteria will usually cause illness within 1 to 3 days of eating the contaminated food. However, sickness can also occur within 20 minutes or up to 6 weeks later. Symptoms of foodborne illness include: vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and flu-like symptoms (such as fever, headache, and body ache). These symptoms can be worse for someone with a weakened immune system and lead to long term health effects or even death.

Take Action

If you think that you have a foodborne illness, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Also, report this to the FDA by:

Contacting the Consumer Complaint Coordinator in your area: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/ReportaProblem/ConsumerComplaintCoordinators
Contacting MedWatch, http://www.fda.gov/medwatch, 1-800-FDA-1088.

No one has to reveal their HIV status to the FDA when submitting a complaint.

Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540 Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)

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HITN Presents AVANZA, A New Video On Demand Service

November 30, 2017

BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN, the leading Spanish-language network that brings smart television to Hispanic families in more than 44 million households across the United States, announced the launch of AVANZA, a service that gives HITN subscribers free access to all of the network’s content wherever and whenever they want, on the device of their choice. The new service also offers access to AVANZA Kids, the United States’ first educational SVOD platform in Spanish that features Premium entertainment content.

“AVANZA puts our company at the forefront of the market with an innovative digital option that offers the quality content for which our network is known free to subscribers, as well as a subscription-based Premium service with educational children’s programming, all on a top-level technological platform,” says Mike Nieves, President and CEO of HITN. “The new service expands our mission by offering our viewers relevant programming designed to help improve their quality of life, available on any screen, anytime. At the same time, it strengthens the offering of our distributors and the Pay TV system as a whole,” added Mr. Nieves.

“We created AVANZA in response to demand from Hispanic parents in the United States who are looking for smart programming for the entire family. Younger generations already consume most of their content on digital platforms, and HITN is staying in the vanguard by offering a service that allows users to access content from any device, wherever they are,” added Maximiliano Vaccaro, HITN’s Director of Digital Services.

AVANZA gives Hispanic audiences the option to enjoy a wide variety of HITN content, ranging from nature programming to science and technology, lifestyle and health, current events and preschool education. The service will be available initially as an app for IOS and Android phones and tablets, as well as Apple TV. AVANZA is a free service for HITN subscribers, pending authentication with their cable operators.

Once registered through their cable / satellite or provider, AVANZA users will have the option to add AVANZA Kids, the first SVOD service in the United States providing premium children’s content for a monthly fee of $3.99. The service will also feature articles and teaching guides, making AVANZA a powerful tool for parents and educators. Users will be able to share segments from their favorite programs in real time with their friends on social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

For more information about HITN, please visit: www.hitn.tv

ABOUT HITN

HITN-TV is a leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 44 million viewers in the US and Puerto Rico via DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter Spectrum, Frontier Mediacom, CenturyLink Prism and Cablevision. For more information, please visit www.hitn.org.

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Latino Impact Summit to be held at the United Nations for the second time; Thalía to receive the event’s main prize

November 30, 2017

NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Latino Impact Summit, organized by the PVBLIC and Ismael Cala foundations, is taking place today and tomorrow at the United Nations. The event discusses alliances for achieving progress in Latin America that are centered on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and is one of the few forums held in Spanish at UN headquarters.

Mexican singer, actress and entrepreneur Thalía will receive the 2017 Latin Impact Summit Award, in recognition of her humanitarian work in support of children, women, and health campaigns throughout her 35+ year career.

Other personalities from the region who will also be honored include:

Celia Daniel de Mizrahi – Latino Philanthropist of the Year Award
Facundo Garreton – Millennium Latino Leader of the Year Award
Bettina Bulgheroni – Latin American Social Leadership Award
Palmas de Ixan – Latin American Sustainability Award
Cementos Progreso – Business Product Innovation Award
Marcos Galperín – Latin American Businessman of the Year Award
Carlos Gutiérrez – Latin American Excellence Award

The summit brings together dozens of leaders from different sectors in search of new opportunities and solutions for the region. Among this year’s attendees are Angélica Fuentes, President of the Angélica Fuentes Foundation; Marcos Galperín, Founder of Mercado Libre; Raúl de Molina, Host of the El Gordo and La Flaca TV show; Carlos Bremer, President of Value Grupo Financiero; Margarita Herdocia, President of Génesis Desarrolladores; and Estrella Flores, CEO of Grupo Montaigne.

“Hosting the Latino Impact Summit is a clear manifestation of our commitment to create awareness in Latin America in view of the challenges the world is facing and our potential to achieve change. Through the new agenda, the 193 participating countries and the UN can make a greater impact by using our combined resources and connecting with each other through media and advanced technology,” said Sergio Fernández de Córdova, President of the PVBLIC Foundation.

Ismael Cala, President of the Ismael Cala Foundation, added: “With three root problems on our shoulders −selfishness, greed, and apathy−, the world is torn between poverty, climate change, social inequality and the poor quality of education. Let’s call upon leaders in all areas to promote life and peace, in order to guarantee a better future for new generations.”

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call for action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

ABOUT PVBLIC

An innovative, non-profit organization that harnesses the power of the media to drive social change, PVBLIC aggregates media on all platforms and works in partnership with the United Nations, as well as other IGOs and NGOs, to create awareness and activate citizens all over the world around the Sustainable Development Goals.

ABOUT THE ISMAEL CALA FOUNDATION

A non-profit organization that seeks to impact communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Ismael Cala Foundation promotes leadership and entrepreneurship training for adolescents, fosters social development organizations serving children and adolescents with cognitive disabilities, and connects youth with our allies to advance their education and training.

SOURCE Ismael Cala

Jam City Brings the Grinch to Mobile Gaming for the First Time Ever with Panda Pop “Grinchmas” Takeover

November 30, 2017

Grinch Comes to Jam City's Panda Pop (www.jamcity.com)

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch… Unless you’re bringing gamers holiday gifts! Leading mobile game maker, Jam City, in collaboration with Dr. Seuss Enterprises and White Space Entertainment, is bringing one of the world’s most popular characters, Dr. Seuss’s the Grinch, to mobile gaming for the first time ever this holiday season.

Panda Pop, the world’s most popular bubble shooter game with over 100 million downloads, is featuring a complete “Grinchmas” holiday takeover from now until January. The title, in which players pop bubbles to save baby pandas, is getting Who-ified game artwork and levels, major Grinch in-game events with prizes, Grinch Gifts, a brand new Grinch costume for Mama Panda, a Grinch starter pack for all new players, and, last but not least, a Grinch Global Save the Babies event where players will team up to save 600 million panda babies and win prizes!

“It is a unique honor to be working with such a wonderfully nostalgic and iconic brand. When you combine the massive worldwide appeal of Dr. Seuss’s Grinch with one of the most delightful, creative puzzle games in the world, you have a recipe for holiday gaming magic,” said Josh Yguado, Co-Founder, President and COO of Jam City. “Our entire Panda Pop team’s hearts have grown three sizes at the chance to make this a special holiday season for our millions of players.”

Dr. Seuss is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time having written and illustrated 45 children’s books, including the holiday classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! This year marks the 60th anniversary of this perennial favorite story which has been translated to a TV special, film and stage.

“The Grinch’s whimsical tale has been a part of holiday traditions for sixty years now,” said Susan Brandt, President of Dr. Seuss Enterprises. “By organically featuring the Grinch in a compelling, interactive mobile game like Panda Pop, we can bring this familiar tale to fans in a completely new way.”

“Jam City and Panda Pop were at the top of our list when looking for a strong gaming partner to bring the Grinch to mobile platforms for the first time,” said Stephanie Sperber, CEO of White Space. Sean Haran, COO and Head of Games at White Space Entertainment, adds, “The game experience seamlessly integrates the Grinch in the Panda Pop world for a fun holiday celebration.”

Grinchmas Calendar in Panda Pop

Grinch PvP Events (Dec 1–4, 11–15, and 22–25): Players compete with a group of 10 other players and the Grinch to beat the most levels and earn prizes.
Grinch Solo Save the Babies Event (Dec 4–7): Compete against the Grinch to win prizes.
Grinch Boss Events (Dec 7–11 and 25–29): Compete against the Grinch to win prizes.
Grinch Global Save the Babies Events (Dec 15–18 and Dec 29–Jan 1): Players team up in co-op event to save 600 million babies and win prizes.
Grinch Rush Event (Dec 18–22): Help Mama Panda beat 220 levels and win a huge reward!
Grinch Daily Gifts Event (Dec 19–25): Play Panda Pop each day to unlock new prizes in this advent calendar style event.

Panda Pop is free to play and is available on mobile devices via the App Store and Google Play.

About Jam City
Jam City is a Los Angeles-based mobile game maker with global reach. The company was co-founded in 2010 by former MySpace co-founders Chris DeWolfe, Aber Whitcomb, and former 20th Century Fox executive Josh Yguado. Its portfolio of titles–which includes Cookie Jam, Panda Pop, Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff and Marvel Avengers Academy–has been downloaded more than 800 million times and is regularly played by nearly 50 million people monthly. Jam City has studios in Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego and Buenos Aires.

About Dr. Seuss
Theodor “Seuss” Geisel is quite simply the most beloved children’s book author of all time. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984, three Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and three Caldecott Honors, Geisel wrote and illustrated 45 books for children. Hundreds of millions of copies have found their way into homes and hearts around the world. While Theodor Geisel died on September 24, 1991, Dr. Seuss lives on, inspiring generations of children of all ages to explore the joys of reading.

Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.
The primary focus of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. is to protect the integrity of the Dr. Seuss books while expanding beyond books into ancillary areas. This effort is a strategic part of the overall mission to nurture and safeguard the relationship people have with Dr. Seuss characters. Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) said he never wanted to license his characters to anyone who would “round out the edges.” That is one of the guiding philosophies of Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

About White Space Entertainment
White Space Entertainment is a Los Angeles-based brand management and licensing entertainment agency. Founded in 2015, White Space works with clients to unleash the full potential of their properties by unlocking and monetizing embedded value. White Space provides clients with deep expertise and insights in licensing, digital gaming, retail, strategic alliances and franchise management.

Editor’s Note:

To download supporting assets for Panda Pop Grinchmas, please visit https://app.box.com/v/PandaPop-Grinchmas
To watch and embed the new Panda Pop Grinchmas video, please visit https://youtu.be/Bn8win8cUrk

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Future Toyota Adventure Concept (FT-AC) Takes Outdoor Fun to New Levels at 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show

November 30, 2017

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Long live new adventures! With the Future Toyota Adventure Concept, or FT-AC, comes the ideal versatility for living an active lifestyle, allowing deeper exploration to take life’s journeys even further. FT-AC is a catalyst – it’s both the invitation and the medium for breaking day-to-day routines and embracing the unexpected.

It’s no coincidence then that FT-AC makes its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, in a city where much of the population escapes to the hills, deserts, or beaches for their much-needed weekend recharges after a long week of work.

“FT-AC is perfect for those outdoor enthusiasts who want to dial up the adventure on their weekend getaways,” said Jack Hollis, group vice president and general manager, Toyota division. “No matter the roads, the activities, or the people, FT-AC sparks authentic fun and conversation.”

Representing the next level in Toyota’s adventure-loving lineup of concept vehicles, FT-AC provides the right instrument for a wide mix of excursions, be they on paved roads or not.

Fun on the Journey

FT-AC reminds adventurers of all skill levels how remarkable the trip – not just the destination – can be. Going for a paddle on the river. Climbing a favorite rock face. Hitting a trail on a mountain bike. FT-AC is experience-centric. It compels. Any wheel time in FT-AC brings genuine facetime with the friends aboard.

It puts versatility at the forefront of its ethos and, in doing so, invites passengers to personalize – and accentuate – each trip. Acknowledging that adventures vary in scope and scale, FT-AC’s innate versatility is a strength that caters to various lifestyles, preferences, and even generations.

One-of-a-Kind Adventure

At first glance, it is evident that FT-AC’s bold and daring design reflects the confident spirit of Toyota’s existing SUVs and trucks.

The pronounced, wide, black front grille is flanked with bright LED headlights. Fog lights brighten the road ahead during foul weather or poor conditions and can even be taken out from their pods and used as portable lights. The fog lights can be attached to a mountain bike for occasional night rides. Below, FT-AC has twin hooks for vehicle recovery. Skid plates help protect the short front and rear overhangs, so rocks, ruts, and just about anything else will have trouble slowing down the rig.

FT-AC was designed around a long wheelbase and wide track to help emphasize its powerful stance. Extra wide fender flares provide body shielding and look as if they float above the 20-inch wheels and beefier all-terrain tires, both of which help accentuate its commanding look. Its impressive footwear and generous ground clearance provide drivers with more options as to where FT-AC can go and play.

The safari-style cargo roof rack system can haul all types of adventure gear. LED marker lights at its front corners can provide ambient lighting around the vehicle, brighten the trail ahead or, if desired, act as a flash for the side mirrors’ embedded cameras.

The infrared cameras on the side mirrors can record trail runs and, like the fog lights, can be removed and mounted off-vehicle so that no fun goes undocumented. An integrated Wi-Fi hotspot automatically uploads footage to cloud-based storage where real-time editing and posting can be accessed via mobile device. The Wi-Fi connectivity even gives adventure-goers the ability to livestream the fun to fans and followers.

The roof rack’s rear-facing LED lights also aid nighttime visibility and can be controlled via mobile device as well. Also at the rear is an innovative integrated bike rack that retracts, making for a highly useful feature that can be securely hidden in only a few seconds. Lastly, drivers and passengers can utilize FT-AC’s geolocation capabilities for directions back to basecamp.

FT-AC’s contrasting colors combine Prospect Green with Fortress Gray accents to highlight its go-anywhere brashness.

Envisioned Capabilities

Although currently a design experiment, FT-AC has been imagined as a thoroughly capable gasoline-powered vehicle with an advanced torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system. This enables power to be routed, as needed, for excellent controllability and maximum traction. Variable terrain-response settings and 4-wheel lock functionality build on its capability by managing traction control and throttle response to maximize grip at each wheel for a more dynamic driving experience.

And who says a hybrid vehicle can only play on pavement? FT-AC could offer a next-generation hybrid powertrain that blends fuel efficiency with rugged all-wheel-drive grunt, giving drivers better power, responsiveness, and impressive fuel economy – all without compromise.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 33 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 46,000 people (more than 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold almost 2.7 million cars and trucks (2.45 million in the U.S.) in 2016 – and about 85 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 15 years are still on the road today.

Toyota partners with community, civic, academic, and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We share company resources and extensive know-how to support non-profits to help expand their ability to assist more people move more places. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Toyota Product Communications

Nate Martinez
+1 (469) 292-5753
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Josh Burns
+1 (469) 292-6449
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Whitefish Energy Completes Work On Major Transmission Line That Should Bring Power To More Parts Of San Juan In Coming Days

November 29, 2017

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Whitefish Energy today announced that its crews have completed their repair work on the important south-to-north 50900 transmission line on the island of Puerto Rico, allowing for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to soon deliver power to many of the neighborhoods in the greater San Juan metropolitan area that have been without electricity since Hurricane Maria hit the island on Sep. 20.

Line 50900 is a major artery of the Puerto Rico electrical grid, running from power generating stations in the southern part of the island, over The Central Range (La Cardillera Central) to the populated areas of the north, most notably greater San Juan. The line was heavily damaged by Hurricane Maria and required major repairs and reconstruction of both transmission lines and towers. Whitefish Energy has led a team of linemen, pilots and engineers to clear right-of-ways, assess damage, develop construction plans and airlift crews and equipment to restore its portion of the line that will bring more power to northern Puerto Rico.

“The completion of this work is a major milestone in the recovery efforts on Puerto Rico and it represents of collaborative effort across Whitefish Energy and a number of our subcontractor partners who have done some remarkable work under extreme and challenging conditions,” said Andy Techmanski, CEO of Whitefish Energy. “With our transmission work now complete, PREPA will now take the final steps to verify switch and distribution capabilities so that electric power can be delivered to the residents and businesses in greater San Juan that have been without electricity for two months.”

Techmanski said that based on the amount of power that is generated from the south and the importance of the 50900 line, it is reasonable to assume that once PREPA completes its work, power generation and delivery on the island, which is currently at 61.6 percent, should be significantly higher and getting closer to the 95 percent goal for December 15 established by Governor Rosselló. “Our two months of work on the island has allowed the pace of power restoration to support the goals established by Governor Rosselló, and the great crews that have worked with us since October deserve tremendous credit for their dedication to this mission.”

Media Contact:
Chris Chiames
[email protected]

SOURCE Whitefish Energy Holdings, LLC

Honda Accord and Civic Named to Car and Driver Magazine 10Best

November 29, 2017

America’s first and second best retail selling cars* receive Car and Driver 10Best awards, Civic in Hatchback Sport, Si and Type R variants and Accord for a record 32^nd time

TORRANCE, California, Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The all-new 2018 Honda Accord and the 2018 Civic Hatchback Sport, Si and Type R have been named to Car and Driver magazine’s 10Best list for 2018. This marks the 32^nd time that Accord has made the prestigious 10Best list, a feat unmatched by any other vehicle. It is the sixth time Civic has made the 10Best list.

The 10th generation Accord, dubbed by the experts at Car and Driver as “America’s Best Sedan” (November 2017 issue), benefits from the most radical redesign in the model’s 41-year history, including dramatic new styling, a more sophisticated and spacious interior and two all-new turbocharged powerplants. The Accord 1.5T launched on Oct. 18 and was joined earlier this month by the Accord 2.0T. The all-new 2018 Accord Hybrid will launch next year.

The Civic Sport Hatchback, Si and Type R are the latest editions to the 10th generation Civic lineup, America’s best-selling car. The 306-horsepower¹ Civic Type R is the first Honda Type R sold in America and the fastest front-wheel drive production car around the famed Nürburgring circuit. The 10th generation Civic Si Coupe, Si Sedan and Hatchback siblings also benefit from a completely reengineered body and chassis and new turbocharged engines, offering customers class-leading interior space and driving fun.

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, 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.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2016, more than 95% of all Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

For More Information
Consumer information about Accord is available at https://automobiles.honda.com/accord and information about the Civic is available at https://automobiles.honda.com/civic. To join the Accord community on Facebook visit https://www.facebook.com/hondacivic/ and to join the Civic community on Facebook visit https://www.facebook.com/hondaaccord/. Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of the Honda Accord and Civic available at http://hondanews.com.

^*Based on Urban Science retail sales data among all car models in the industry for each 2016CY-end and 2017CYTD October.

¹ 306 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm (SAE net)

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Telemundo Deportes Unveils More Than 1,500 Hours Of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ Coverage Across All Platforms

November 29, 2017

Andres Cantor, commentator for Telemundo Deportes

500+ hours of World Cup-related programming across Telemundo and Universo and 1,000+ hours of original content across Telemundo Deportes’ digital platforms

Live broadcast of all 64 matches, including 56 games on Telemundo and eight on Universo

Soccer legends join Telemundo Deportes’ renowned team of commentators

First ever daily special prime-time show exclusively dedicated to World Cup, live on Telemundo

MIAMI, Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In anticipation of the Final Draw to be broadcast on Telemundo and Universo this Friday, December 1 at 9:30 a.m. ET, Telemundo Deportes unveils its coverage plans for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ taking place next June 14 – July 15. As the exclusive Spanish-language home of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Telemundo Deportes will provide extensive multimedia coverage including more than 500 hours of World Cup-related programming across Telemundo Network and its sister cable network Universo, and more than 1,000 hours of original content across Telemundo Deportes’ digital platforms. Telemundo and its cable network Universo will broadcast all 64 games live; 56 airing on Telemundo and eight on Universo. In addition, all the matches will stream live via the Telemundo Deportes’ En Vivo app and TelemundoDeportes.com.

“We have been looking forward to Russia 2018 since 2011 when Telemundo, with the support of NBCUniversal, became the new Spanish-language home of the FIFA World Cup,” said Ray Warren, president of Telemundo Deportes. “As we approach the World Cup Draw this Friday and the World Cup Finals next June, we at Telemundo and NBCUniversal renew our commitment to deliver the highest quality, most consumed, and most talked about FIFA World Cup coverage in the event’s history.”

Telemundo’s historic multimedia coverage plans announced today include:

TELEVISION

Telemundo and Universo will provide more than 500 hours of World Cup-related programming throughout the tournament. Coverage includes 250+ live hours of game coverage including pre and post shows on each matchday and more than 170 hours of programming on Universo. In addition, Telemundo’s regular daily programming will supplement the coverage with more than 100 hours of content during the month-long event, covering all angles of the tournament.

To complement the live action coverage with analysis and the latest news around the event, Telemundo Deportes will launch a one-hour prime time show exclusively dedicated to the World Cup, airing nightly at 7 p.m. ET on Telemundo, throughout the duration of the tournament. The show marks the first time ever a U.S. broadcaster of the World Cup produces a prime time show solely dedicated to the World Cup.

DIGITAL

Telemundo Deportes’ digital platforms will provide more than 1,000 hours of content including a live stream of all Telemundo Deportes’ programming, exclusive short- and long-form content, highlights and more.

All 64 matches, in addition to the pre/post programming, will stream live via the Telemundo Deportes En Vivo app and TelemundoDeportes.com available on desktops, tablets, and connected TV’s — including Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

For the first time ever, a full-service virtual reality app will be available for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™. The VR app enables fans to enjoy select content from a virtual VIP suite through a super wide angle feed, experiencing the best of both worlds: feeling like being at the stadium, while watching the high-quality TV signal. A wide variety of VR content produced for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ will be available in the VR app: 2D feeds, 180° views, 360° short-form video content and near-live multi-angle clips.

The digital coverage will be supplemented by extensive social media content on YouTube, SnapChat, Instagram, Facebook and other platforms.

PRODUCTION

Telemundo will be covering all angles of the event with production sites across Russia’s most iconic locations. Red Square, Moscow’s historic plaza, will be the home of Telemundo Deportes’ programming, including the production of all the pre, post and halftime shows while Telemundo’s daytime programming will also originate from Moscow. In addition, Telemundo will have support studios at the World Cup International Broadcast Center and unique integrations from Telemundo Center, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises’ new, state-of-the-art headquarters Miami, FL.

With the entire team of play-by-play commentators and expert analysts in Russia throughout the tournament, Telemundo Deportes will produce all 64 matches from Russia with commentators calling the action from the respective venues, for the vast majority of games. In addition, there will be dedicated crews following the teams with special emphasis on the most relevant teams for the Hispanic audience.

Telemundo Deportes’ award-winning team of on-air talent will be led by the internationally renowned commentator Andres Cantor. A 4-time Emmy Award winner, recipient of the Sportscaster of the Year award from the American Sports Broadcasters Association, a Hispanic Heritage Award recipient, and author of “GOOOAL! A Celebration of Soccer.” This will be Cantor’s 10th World Cup and his 8th as a play-by-play announcer. Cantor will be accompanied by a stellar group of talent, including National Emmy Award-nominee, Sammy Sadovnik, Miguel Gurwitz, Ana Jurka, Carlos Hermosillo, Karim Mendiburu, Copan Alvarez, Manuel Sol, among others. The team will also be joined by a group of diverse soccer personalities with an unmatched depth and breadth of expertise around all angles of the game, representing the most relevant countries participating in the World Cup.

Telemundo Deportes’ on-air team will be supplemented by the following renowned group of iconic soccer personalities, among others to be announced in the near future:

Carlos Hermosillo: Hermosillo is a Mexican soccer legend who has gone on to a successful career in television sports. He is part of the Telemundo Deportes’ on-air team and one of the top all-time goal scorers for the Mexican National Team and Cruz Azul.

Juan Pablo Sorín: Former Argentine player who participated in the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups – and was captain of the team for the 2006 event. He also participated in two editions of Copa America and the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup. Sorin also had a successful club career having played for renowned teams such as Barcelona, River Plate, Lazio and Paris Saint-Germain.

Claudio Borghi: After a stellar performance as guest analyst for Telemundo’s coverage of the FIFA Confederations Cup, the Chilean-Argentine manager and former soccer attacking midfielder returns to join the team for Russia 2018. Borghi is a World Cup champion having played alongside Maradona when the Argentina team won the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also played for several clubs in Argentina and Chile and spent time in Italy with A.C. Milan. After retiring, Borghi has been coaching club teams in Argentina and Chile and served as head coach for the Chile National Team between 2011 and 2012.

Sebastián “El Loco” Abreu: Former Uruguayan striker who represented his country in the 2002 and 2010 FIFA World Cup and several Copa Americas (1997, 2007 and 2011.) He also played in a number of clubs throughout Uruguay, Argentina, Mexico and Brazil.

Rolando Fonseca: Costa Rica’s national team’s all-time top goal scorer who’s also widely known among Mexican soccer fans for ending Mexico’s 20-year undefeated streak at Azteca stadium in international play back in 2001, after scoring a penalty kick. He also played for Liga MX’s Pachuca.

Manuel Sol: Sol is analyst commentator for Telemundo Deportes and a former Chivas and Mexican National Team midfielder star who became a household name for Mexican soccer fans during his 15-year soccer career. He made his professional debut with Pumas in 1992, then played with several league teams and as part of the Mexico National Team roster for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, the 1998 Gold Cup and FIFA World Cup Qualifiers for the 1998 FIFA World Cup™.

Juan Pablo Ángel: Ángel is retired soccer star from Colombia who spent most of his career playing with popular clubs around the world including Premier League’s Aston Villa, Atletico Nacional, River Plate and Red Bulls. He was also part of Colombia’s National Team during the qualifiers for the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Horacio Elizondo: Former international football referee from Argentina who is best known for his officiation throughout the 2006 FIFA World Cup including the epic final where he gave Zidane a red card after he head-butted Materazzi in the chest following a verbal dispute.

MARKETING

During Telemundo and Universo’s exclusive broadcast of the Final FIFA World Cup Draw this Friday, December 1 at 9:30 a.m. ET, the network will unveil a new spot as part of the World Cup marketing campaign to be used through the kickoff of the tournament next year. The campaign reflects how soccer viewers live the World Cup together, aiming to create a cultural movement for Telemundo’s most unique, exciting, authentic World Cup coverage among all Hispanics across every platform, regardless of language, ever. The campaign will debut with a new promo to air across Telemundo, Universo and several NBCUniversal platforms.

In celebration of the Draw, Telemundo will also showcase the creation of an artwork mural, live at the iconic Wynwood Art District in Miami, FL. The mural will be crafted by the renowned Miami artist Lebo who’s known for his compelling visual work, and will feature the countries participating in the World Cup. The artwork will be unveiled on December 1, following the Draw results.

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SOURCE Telemundo

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