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Kmart Encourages Shoppers to be Superheroes for the March of Dimes®

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Illinois, June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As the top corporate fundraiser for the March of Dimes, Kmart is leading the charge for another year of donations by calling on its Shop Your Way members and shoppers to join the fight and be a superhero for at-risk moms and babies. The funds raised by Kmart will help support teams of scientists who are working to discover the unknown causes of premature birth and develop innovative treatments.

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“As a mom of triplets born five weeks premature, March of Dimes is a cause that is very close to my heart,” says Kelly Cook, chief marketing officer for Kmart. “Kmart is so proud of our relationship with this organization that fights for the health of mothers and their babies. We are privileged to bring March of Dimes closer to our members and shoppers.”

This year, Kmart is embarking on its 33rd consecutive year of supporting the March of Dimes through the heroic support of its associates, members and customers, and there is still time to give. Kmart is encouraging shoppers to visit their local Kmart store on Saturday, June 11, for a very special Freebie Saturday featuring a purple superhero mask. Superheroes are encouraged to snap a photo and share it socially with #LIFEISRIDICULOUSLYAWESOME and #SUPERHERO4BABIES to inspire others to give. Shoppers can also help spread the word by sharing the official March of Dimes Kmart Freebie Saturday: June 11th– Masks YouTube video calling all superheroes to step forward.

“Thanks to Kmart we are able to serve moms and babies in communities across the country,” says Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes. “The superhero efforts from the entire Kmart team and its shoppers will allow us to fund cutting-edge research, provide community programs and advocate to give all babies a fighting chance.”

To date, Kmart has raised nearly $140 million to help advance the critical work being done by March of Dimes on behalf of all babies. These efforts have helped reduce the premature birth rate from an all-time high in 2006. However, for the first time in eight years, the national preterm birth rate has increased rather than decreased. And many communities continue to suffer from the tragic and costly consequences of double-digit rates of premature birth. Donations can help moms and babies by:

  • Providing funds to a network of researchers working to prevent premature birth
  • Providing the best information on healthy pregnancy and delivery
  • Advocating for better healthcare coverage for the most vulnerable
  • Fighting for better newborn screening standards in every state
  • Helping moms to overcome substance abuse with community outreach programs
  • Increasing access to prenatal care with mobile clinics and transportation to doctors
  • Educating generations of parents on the value of vaccination

Now through June 18, shoppers can show their superpowers at Kmart by donating to the March of Dimes at checkout in-store or online at http://www.kmart.com/en_us/dap/Kmart-and-March-of-Dimes.html.

About Kmart
Kmart is making shopping fun again. The retailer, a subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is bringing back the iconic Bluelight Specials, hosting Freebie Saturdays and in-store family events for its Shop Your Way members and customers. Kmart offers customers thrilling deals and amazing finds on quality products and exclusive brands including Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense.

About March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs.

For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. To participate in our annual signature fundraising event, visit marchforbabies.org. If you have been affected by prematurity or birth defects, visit our shareyourstory.org community to find comfort and support. For detailed national, state and local perinatal statistics, visit persistats.org. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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Carnival Foundation’s $2.5 Million Donation Helps The Nature Conservancy Launch Online Atlas, Protect and Manage Conservation Efforts in the Caribbean

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La donacion de $2,5 millones de dolares de Carnival Foundation ayuda a The Nature Conservancy a lanzar un atlas online y a proteger y administrar esfuerzos de conservacion en el Caribe

MIAMI, June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest leisure travel company, announced today that its second consecutive year of supporting The Nature Conservancy helped the organization continue its momentum in protecting the world’s oceans and seas. As part of achieving its 2020 sustainability goals, Carnival Corporation is providing through the Carnival Foundation a $2.5 million gift over a five-year period to The Nature Conservancy, which began in 2014.

Carnival Foundation's $2.5 Million Donation Helps The Nature Conservancy Launch Online Atlas, Protect and Manage Conservation Efforts in the Caribbean

The highlights from The Nature Conservancy’s initiatives in 2015 include:

  • Helping the Bahamas expand marine protection areas by more than 11 million acres.
  • Supporting the establishment of National Protected Area Trust Funds in seven Caribbean countries, which can be used to address specific conservation challenges as they arise.
  • Advancing marine protection efforts at Los Haitises National Park and Samaná Bay in the Dominican Republic.
  • Launching an Atlas of Ocean Wealth, supported by multiple international online tools, detailed maps, marine life databases and other resources to educate and inspire community leaders engaged in ocean planning.

Carnival Corporation’s 2020 Sustainability Goals – embraced by the company and its 10 cruise line brands around the world — reflect the company’s dedication to operating with a high level of responsible sustainability in the oceans, seas and ports of call in which its ships operate. The donation to The Nature Conservancy and many other environmental groups underscores its commitment.

“With 101 ships traveling the world’s oceans and seas and more than 700 ports of call, our deep commitment to protecting and sustaining our environment is a top corporate priority,” said Roger Frizzell, chief communications officer for Carnival Corporation, who also oversees the Carnival Foundation. “On the eve of World Oceans Day on June 8, it is fitting to applaud The Nature Conservancy for again making great strides in identifying critical areas for public and private action in support of our oceans and seas, such as coastal production and fish population levels. We are proud to continue to support The Nature Conservancy.”

Also through the support of the Carnival Foundation, in the past year The Nature Conservancy was able to generate for decision makers new comprehensive data about coral reef conditions throughout the Caribbean, as well as research on the success of conservation efforts tied to oyster reefs and new maps of fish production connected to Caribbean mangrove growths.

Carnival Corporation also hosted The Nature Conservancy’s 2016 Mapping Ocean Wealth conference in January at its Miami corporate headquarters, where conservationists and decision-makers from around the world came together to discuss ocean sustainability initiatives. As a result of the annual meeting, The Nature Conservancy’s data on mapping vast ocean resources is now being directly displayed in The World Bank’s Spatial Agent, its decision-support tool used by World Bank economists and government leaders to identify the most pressing social and environmental issues the World Bank can address.

“The Nature Conservancy truly appreciates Carnival Foundation’s support for our global and Caribbean-specific oceans conservation work,” said Maria Damanaki, global managing director for The Nature Conservancy’s Ocean Program. “Carnival Foundation’s five-year commitment to preserving the world’s vital marine resources – and the many benefits they provide – has a major impact on our efforts.”

Added Damanaki: “As we look ahead to the next three years, by supporting our Caribbean Challenge Initiative, Carnival Foundation’s support will help nearly triple the protection of the region’s iconic waters and coasts by helping conserve 21 million acres of these important areas. Through The Nature Conservancy’s Mapping Ocean Wealth project, Carnival Foundation’s support will also provide a fundamentally new kind of ocean knowledge that is needed to protect our waters and transform their management now and for generations to come.”

Public awareness campaigns are another important aspect of building support for conservation in the Caribbean. The previous year has seen a variety of community education initiatives, made possible from Carnival Corporation and the Carnival Foundation. These include the production of songs, music videos, Public Service Announcements, presentations, beach clean-ups and billboards. As with all The Nature Conservancy’s efforts, the collateral material is geared towards raising awareness and participation in initiatives designed to support a balanced approach to preserving marine habitats throughout the Caribbean and around the world.

About The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect the lands and waters on which all life depends. Together with its more than 1 million members and 600 scientists, the Conservancy has protected 120 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide, and operates more than 100 marine conservation projects globally. The Conservancy works on the ground in all 50 U.S. states and more than 69 countries. To learn more, visit www.nature.org.

About Carnival Foundation
Carnival Foundation is dedicated to creating positive change through empowering youth, enhancing education and strengthening families. In the past five years alone, Carnival Corporation — which includes 10 global brands — and its 120,000-plus employees have made more than $30 million in financial contributions and in-kind donations to a variety of local and national charities. Following the example set by Carnival Corporation’s founder, the late Ted Arison, and continued by his son Micky, chairman of Carnival Corporation, Carnival Foundation endeavors to make South Florida and other communities better places to live and work. For more information visit www.carnivalfoundation.com.

About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest leisure travel company in the world, with a portfolio of 10 cruise brands in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia comprised of Carnival Cruise Line, Fathom, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, P&O Cruises (Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK).

Together, these brands operate 101 ships visiting over 700 ports around the world and totaling 225,000 lower berths, with 15 new ships scheduled to be delivered between 2016 and 2020. Carnival Corporation & plc also operates Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour companies in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Traded on both the New York and London Stock Exchanges, Carnival Corporation & plc is the only group in the world to be included in both the S&P500 and the FTSE 100 indices.

Additional information can be found on www.carnival.com, www.fathom.org, www.hollandamerica.com, www.princess.com, www.seabourn.com, www.aida.de, www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com, www.pocruises.com.au, and www.pocruises.com.

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A Toast To The Original: Miller Lite Celebrates Father’s Day In Texas With A Taquiza

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CHICAGO, June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This Father’s Day, Miller Lite is honoring fathers in Texas with a taquiza and beer sampling event in Dallas, San Antonio and Houston. Dads and family members who are 21 and over can head out to Miller Lite’s Father’s Day Taquiza in each city to enjoy complimentary tacos paired with the Gold Medal-winning Original Light Pilsner. All events will take place on June 19 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. or until samples run out.

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Now in its third year, Miller Lite’s Father’s Day Taquiza celebrates the men that set the standard for what it means to be a true original – dads. Taquizas in Dallas and Houston will offer live music by local mariachi bands throughout the sampling, while attendees in San Antonio can swing by the annual Día de los Daddys Car Show to view a unique exhibit of antique vehicles.

“Our Father’s Day Taquizas are about celebrating dads that have not only set the bar high, but also inspire us to be greater,” said Cris Rivera, marketing director for Miller Lite. “As The Original Light Beer that set the standard for all light beers, we’re proud to honor dads who set the standard for the people in their lives with our Gold Medal-winning beer.”

You can find Miller Lite’s Father’s Day Taquiza at the following Traders Village locations:

  • San Antonio:
    • 9333 Southwest Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78242
  • Grand Prairie:
    • 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
  • Houston:
    • 7979 N. Eldridge Road, Houston, TX 77041

The taquizas are open to anyone 21 and over; valid ID is required. For directions to the venues visit TradersVillage.com.

About Miller Brewing Company

Miller Brewing Company was founded in 1855 by Frederick J. Miller when he purchased the Plank Road Brewery in Milwaukee, a city he chose as the best place for a brewery given its access to great water. Miller Lite, the original great-tasting light pilsner beer, (MillerLite.com, Facebook.com/MillerLite, @MillerLite on Twitter, YouTube.com/MillerLite) was introduced nationally in 1975 and is among the top-five selling beers in the United States. The brewery’s oldest enduring beer is Miller High Life (MillerHighLife.com, Facebook.com/MillerHighLife, @MillerHighLife on Twitter). Known as the Champagne of Beers, it was introduced in 1903 and still is brewed with the same yeast strain that Miller carried in his pocket from Germany. Miller Genuine Draft (MGD.com, Facebook.com/MillerGenuineDraft, @Miller_Global on Twitter), introduced in 1986, is the original cold-filtered, packaged draft beer. Miller Brewing Company operates in the United States and Puerto Rico as part of MillerCoors, a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company. Learn more at MillerCoors.com, at Facebook.com/MillerCoors or on Twitter through @MillerCoors.

Mosquitoes And Diseases They Carry: Experts Say Control With Insect Screening

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Health experts recommend installing or repairing window and door screens as one measure of preventing mosquito bites.

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama, June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As news of the Zika virus continues to dominate headlines, health experts recommend taking precautionary measures, including installing insect screening, to help prevent further spread of the mosquito-borne disease.

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Warnings of the recent Zika outbreak gained traction earlier this year after the disease spread to almost every country in the Americas. On Feb. 1, the Zika virus was declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization. On April 13, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report confirming that the Zika virus  can cause a rare birth defect called microcephaly, a neurological disorder that results in babies being born with abnormally-small heads and developmental issues.

While efforts to find a vaccine are underway, in the meantime, education and prevention are key. Installing or repairing damaged insect screens is a simple, low-cost home improvement that can be completed as a DIY project or by a local contractor. Phifer Incorporated, the world’s largest and only Made in the U.S.A. manufacturer of insect screening, is actively participating in forums and on-site visits to brainstorm ideas for installing insect screening in various types of windows, doors and openings, including areas outside of the U.S. Other CDC-recommended precautions include wearing long sleeves and pants, applying insect repellent and placing netting over infant carriers when outside.

Mosquito-borne diseases account for millions of deaths annually. Other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes include West Nile, yellow fever and encephalitis.

For more information on the complete line of Phifer insect screening products, visit the company website at www.phifer.com.

ABOUT PHIFER
Founded in 1952 by J. Reese Phifer and located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Phifer is a family-owned, diversified manufacturer of woven wire, cutting-edge, fiberglass and polyester screen products for windows and doors, interior and exterior solar screening, sling and cushion furniture fabrics, drawn metal wire and engineered products used in a variety of industrial applications.   

Soaring Wait Times, Airfares, Baggage Fees Make Driving the Way to Go

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BETHESDA, Maryland, June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The news is full of stories about soaring airfares, checked bag fees and extended wait times in airport security lines. When you consider the time and cost of flying, it becomes clear that travel by car is the way to go, says the non-profit Car Care Council.

“Standing in line for hours in order to board an overcrowded plane after paying extra to check bags has made air travel a real headache,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “With no relief in sight, more and more travelers are realizing the benefits of driving to their destinations. Since a family of four can travel 1,000 miles round-trip by car for about the cost of one airline ticket, driving is clearly the sensible option.”

In addition to direct cost savings, travel by car offers a number of practical advantages over flying and lets you better enjoy the ride:

  • Leave when you want, from where you want.
  • Pack whatever and as much as you want.
  • No waiting in long ticket counter and security lines.
  • No weather delays.
  • No baggage, meal or headset fees.
  • More and better meal options.
  • No airport parking, rental car or taxi expenses.
  • More legroom and overall comfort.
  • Stop and stretch any time.
  • No strangers sitting next to you.
  • Convenience and ease of taking your pet with you.

Before you hit the road, the Car Care Council recommends that you get your vehicle inspected, restock your emergency kit and order a free copy of the Car Care Council’s popular Car Care Guide for the glove box at www.carcare.org/car-care-guide.

The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For a free copy of the council’s 80-page Car Care Guide or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.

Redd’s Apple Ale Sets Out For Second Year In A Row To Bring The Ultimate Taco Pairing

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CHICAGO, June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Redd’s Apple Ale is bringing the Redd’s Taco Truck back on the road to challenge the traditional beer routine by pairing the crisp apple taste of Redd’s with tacos. This summer, those 21 and over can enjoy complimentary tacos and samples of all Redd’s varieties by looking out for the taco truck at major music festivals, parades and sporting events in various cities including: Chicago, Ill., Milwaukee, Wis., and Jacksonville, Fla. The truck will also make stops at major retailers in Texas.

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“We’re thrilled to bring back the Redd’s Taco Truck after a highly successful inaugural year,” said Lisa Rudman, brand manager of Redd’s Apple Ale. “This year, the truck is going to even more cities to let our drinkers experience the perfect pairing of tacos and Redd’s Apple Ale.”

In addition to Redd’s and tacos, the Redd’s Taco Truck has a few surprises in store for consumers, including an appearance by Mexican comedian, actor and singer Omar Chaparro during one stop on the tour. Chaparro, who stars in the action, comedy film “Compadres,” will join Redd’s on the road to inspire consumers to switch up their beer routine, something he’s helped the brand achieve for the past two years.

At five percent alcohol by volume, Redd’s Apple Ale is crisp like an apple, brewed like a beer. Redd’s is also available in Strawberry and Green Apple and for a limited time in Blueberry at retailers nationwide.

For more information about the Redd’s Apple Ale taco truck tour and Redd’s Apple Ale visit ReddsAppleAle.com, facebook.com/ReddsAppleAle and on Twitter @ReddsAppleAle.

About MillerCoors

Through its diverse collection of storied breweries, MillerCoors brings American beer drinkers an unmatched selection of the highest quality beers, flavored malt beverages and ciders, steeped in centuries of brewing heritage. Miller Brewing Company and Coors Brewing Company offer domestic favorites such as Coors Light, Coors Banquet, Miller Lite and Miller High Life. Tenth and Blake Beer Company, our craft and import division, offers beers such as Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy from sixth-generation Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, and Blue Moon Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Ale from modern craft pioneer Blue Moon Brewing Company, founded in 1995. Tenth and Blake also imports world-renowned beers such as Italy’s Peroni Nastro Azzurro, the Czech Republic’s Pilsner Urquell and the Netherlands’ Grolsch. MillerCoors also operates Crispin Cider Company, an artisanal maker of pear and apple ciders using fresh-pressed American juice, and offers pioneering new brands such as the Redd’s Apple and Redd’s Wicked Apple franchises, Smith & Forge Hard Cider and Henry’s Hard Sodas. MillerCoors seeks to become America’s best beer company through an uncompromising promise of quality, a keen focus on innovation and a deep commitment to sustainability. MillerCoors is a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company. Learn more at MillerCoors.com, at facebook.com/MillerCoors or on Twitter through @MillerCoors.

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The Makers Of The HERDEZ® Brand To Serve As Exclusive V.I.P. Lounge Presenting Sponsors For L.A. Weekly’s ‘Tacolandia’

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THE MAKERS OF THE HERDEZ(R) BRAND TO SERVE AS EXCLUSIVE V.I.P. LOUNGE PRESENTING SPONSORS FOR L.A. WEEKLY'S 'TACOLANDIA'

ORANGE, California, June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The makers of the HERDEZ® Brand, the No. 1 salsa brand in Mexico, are proud to announce that they will serve as the official exclusive V.I.P. lounge presenting sponsors for L.A. Weekly’s ‘Tacolandia’ event. The popular Los Angeles festival highlights the best of the best in gourmet tacos with more than 100 handpicked restaurants showcasing their signature creations. An anticipated 10,000 taco aficionados will be out in full force and the HERDEZ® Brand will be on-hand to help them celebrate the delicious, diverse flavors of Mexican cuisine starting with their featured Guacamole Salsa.

THE MAKERS OF THE HERDEZ(R) BRAND TO SERVE AS EXCLUSIVE V.I.P. LOUNGE PRESENTING SPONSORS FOR L.A. WEEKLY'S 'TACOLANDIA'

“Our HERDEZ® Guacamole Salsa debuted in December 2015 with a kick,” said Gilberto Gutierrez, senior brand manager for HERDEZ® Brand. “This iconic mouth watering mixture, of real avocados with all the classic ingredients of an authentic salsa verde, has quickly developed a strong cult following among foodies. We look forward to topping many tacos at ‘Tacolandia’ and garnering many more soon-to-be fans.”

Tacolandia will take place on Saturday, June 11 from 3 – 7 p.m. at the historic El Pueblo de Los Angeles in downtown L.A. The events will include all-you-can-eat tacos, musical entertainment, access to cash bars, and a V.I.P. photobooth station. In addition to the HERDEZ® Brand sponsored V.I.P. lounge area, attendees can enjoy HERDEZ® Brand chips and salsa stations throughout the festival via general admission entry. HERDEZ® Brand will feature Guacamole Salsa as well as the traditional Salsa Verde and Salsa Casera. HERDEZ® Brand salsas can be combined with chips, merged with memorable Mexican dishes and used as toppers to spice up any meal.

“We’re excited to have HERDEZ® Brand on board,” said Bill Esparza ‘Tacolandia’ curator and world’s first tacorazzo. “‘Tacolandia’ gathers an audience of individuals who have high expectations of Mexican cuisine. The HERDEZ® Brand is sure to top these expectations with their signature salsas.”

While enjoying the salsa at the event, HERDEZ® Brand fans can enter to win “Don’t forget the HERDEZ® Salsa” Raffle prizes by capturing a photo or video of their ‘Tacolandia’ experience, hashtaging it #Tacolandia2016 and #DontForgetTheHERDEZ, tagging @HERDEZTraditions and sharing on Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win fun prizes. Winners will be announced onsite.

For more information on the HERDEZ® Brand “Don’t forget the HERDEZ® Salsa” raffle or to download recipes visit www.herdeztraditions.com. Follow the HERDEZ® brand via social media on Facebook and Instagram @HERDEZTraditions and on Twitter @HERDEZBrand. Join the conversation via #Tacolandia2016 and #DontForgetTheHERDEZ.

About the HERDEZ® Brand

HERDEZ® salsa is made the authentic way, using fresh ingredients like tomatoes, onions, chile peppers and cilantro. Today, HERDEZ® Salsa is the No.1 selling salsa brand in Mexico and a growing staple in homes in the United States. HERDEZ® authentic Mexican products are available nationwide at major grocery stores. Visit www.herdeztraditions.com for more information.

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Rev. Samuel Rodriguez Shares Science Surrounding Biblical Mandate to “Be Light”

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SACRAMENTO, California, June 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Light has been a critical component of existence since the very beginning when the universe heard the directive from the Sovereign God, “Let there be light.” Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, lead pastor of New Season and President/CEO of one of the world’s largest evangelical organizations, shares about the laws that govern light and the parallels that can be drawn from them in “Be Light: Shining God’s Beauty, Truth, and Hope into a Darkened World” (WaterBrook, ISBN: 987-1-60142-816-5).

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“Scientists know so much and yet so little about light,” said Rodriguez. “In examining the properties of light, I have found many intriguing insights that also help me understand what it means, spiritually, to ‘be light.’ Like all facets of creation, light reveals clues about God and His characteristics, so understanding more about light helps us know more about Him.”

“Be Light” is a biblical mandate. The word “light” is mentioned more than 200 times in the Bible. Light is an important part of the Christian narrative, beginning in Genesis, that carries through when Jesus exclaimed, “You are the light of the world.”

“The light that God has given us can never be obsolete. There is no more efficient or powerful version to come in the future. His light is not subject to decay that is an inherent part of our daily lives. It gives ‘truth.’ It ‘makes us good.’ This is the light of the world that we must seek so that each day is a living testament of worship to our God,” writes Rodriguez.

“Be Light,” can be read as a 30-day journey, with each chapter portraying a spiritual analogy to light, including:

  • The Law of Reflection and how Christians reflect the light of Christ
  • Refraction: Bending Light and the process of God working in us to bring us to a place where we can be used more effectively
  • Lasers and wavelengths and how they can show us about unifying our hearts and minds to God
  • Stars and being beams of truth
  • Lightening and being good conductors
  • The Milky Way and being a magnet field to draw ourselves and others into an eternal orbit around God

Each chapter also shares real-life examples and testimonies, scripture and a reflection to lead the reader to action.

“Be Light” released from WaterBrook, an imprint of Crown at Penguin Random House, LLC, in May, and landed on the Los Angeles Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestsellers List for the week of May 29.

Roma Downey, producer, celebrated actress, and president and chief content officer at LightWorkers Media, a division of MGM Studios, wrote the foreword to the book. “Be Light” has also been endorsed by a number of Christian leaders including: Dr. Ronnie Floyd, president, Southern Baptist Convention and senior pastor of Cross Church, Robert Morrison, founding senior pastor at Gateway Church, and James Robison, founder and president of LIFE Outreach International.

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez is president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization, which serves as a representative voice for the more than 100 million Hispanic Evangelicals assembled in over 40,000 U.S. churches and another 500,000 congregations spread throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora. He has been named by CNN and Fox News as “the leader of the Hispanic Evangelical movement” and Newsmax included him in the “Top 100 Christian Leaders in America.” For more information, visit http://pastorsam.com/.

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FIBRA Prologis to Participate in REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum

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MEXICO CITY, June 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced that Luis Gutierrez, CEO Prologis Property Mexico is scheduled to participate in REITWeek 2016: NAREIT’s Investor Forum at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City.

FIBRA Prologis is scheduled to present on Thursday, June 9 at 10:15 a.m. ET/ 9:15 a.m. CT

The company presentation will be broadcast live and can be accessed via webcast for 90 days at https://reitstream.com/reitweek2016/fibraprologis. Presentation materials will be available for download on Monday, June 6 in the Investors Relations section of our website at www.fibraprologis.com.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of March 31, 2016, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 188 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 32.6 million square feet (3.0 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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