FPL celebrates Independence Day by helping customers take control of their energy use with tech-savvy tips

July 1, 2016

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JUNO BEACH, Florida, July 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Fireworks aren’t the only things that may go up on Independence Day. Hot and humid temperatures are in the forecast this weekend, creating a greater reliance on air conditioning – which can account for more than half of the typical electric bill in Florida. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) offers customers tech-savvy tips to give them freedom to take control of their energy use.

“Summer bills are always higher because we’re all using more energy. Not only is your A/C unit combatting the sun’s rays, but it’s also working hard to cool down your home filled with out-of-town guests and kids moving in and out of your home grabbing drinks and snacks from your refrigerator,” said FPL Energy Expert Tiffany Spence. “That’s what makes FPL’s Online Energy Dashboard so valuable. With just a few clicks, customers can log into their FPL.com account and see how the temperature impacts their bill by the month, day or hour.”

All the activity in customers’ homes means their air conditioning unit will be working overtime – working up to twice as long in the summer than in cooler months. While FPL’s typical 1,000-kWh customer bills are lower than they were a decade ago and among the lowest in the nation, technology is making it easier for customers to make their bills even lower – even as they step outside to fire up the grill.

Using technology to save energy and money this summer

Before firing up the grill this July 4^th holiday, customers should keep these tech-savvy tips in mind to help save energy and money.

Use a smart thermostat: When you’re outside with family and friends, control the temperature inside your home from a smart device using a smart thermostat. Total control in the palm of your hand even if you’ve left home to catch the fireworks!
Use smart plugs: Flipping burgers on the grill and notice someone left a lamp on? No problem! With a smart plug, you can turn the lamp off with a smart device without skipping a beat on the grill.
Switch outdoor lights to LEDs: LED lights use 90 percent less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and can last up to ten times longer.
Install a new, variable speed pool pump: It’ll cost you money up front, but variable speed pool pumps can generate big savings and can pay for themselves in as little as eight months. Reducing your existing pool pump’s daily run time by at least two hours can save up to $100 annually.
Track your energy use: FPL’s Online Energy Dashboard allows you to track how much energy you’re using by the month, day or even down to the hour. Log into your FPL.com account to get started.
Click and save up to $250: FPL’s Online Home Energy Survey can help you create a smart energy savings plan to help make your home more energy efficient.

“Taking advantage of these tech-savvy energy tips can add up and leave extra money in our customers’ pockets—money they can spend on their summer vacations and family celebrations. That said, customers should think about energy efficiency throughout the year, not just during the summer. That’s why we encourage our customers to manage and track how much energy they use with our Online Energy Dashboard and to take our Online Home Energy Survey to create a personalized savings plan and save up to $250,” Spence said.

Visit FPL.com/easytosave to take FPL’s Online Home Energy Survey and use the Energy Dashboard to learn how to save up to $250 a year.

No technology, no problem

While technology plays an important role in helping our customers save money by managing their energy costs, here are some simple tips to keep in mind throughout the summer.

Go outside: Use an outdoor grill instead of the oven to keep the kitchen cool.
Use smaller appliances: If cooking inside, do it with a toaster oven, microwave or crock pot. These smaller appliances use less energy than the oven and add less heat to the kitchen.
Consider cold snacks: When it’s hot outside, a cold alternative such as sandwiches, vegetables or fruit make for delicious snacks without having to use the oven.
Grab in bulk: Reduce the amount of cold air escaping from the fridge by opening the door once to get all necessary items.
Fill it up: Run the dishwasher with a full load and use the air dry option, if available.
Switch it out: Make sure your A/C unit is running efficiently by cleaning or changing your filter once a month.
Turn it off: When leaving to watch a parade or fireworks, remember to turn off lights and fans. Fans only keep people cool, not rooms, so without people, it’s running for no reason.
Turn it up: Turn the thermostat up to 82 degrees or more if traveling for the long weekend. And remember, close window blinds and shades to block out the sun’s heat.

About Florida Power & Light Company

Florida Power & Light Company is the third-largest electric utility in the United States, serving more than 4.8 million customer accounts or more than 10 million people across nearly half of the state of Florida. FPL’s typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill is approximately 30 percent lower than the latest national average and, in 2015, was the lowest in Florida among reporting utilities for the sixth year in a row. FPL’s service reliability is better than 99.98 percent, and its highly fuel-efficient power plant fleet is one of the cleanest among all utilities nationwide. The company was recognized in 2015 as one of the most trusted U.S. electric utilities by Market Strategies International. A leading Florida employer with approximately 8,800 employees, FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla.-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), a clean energy company widely recognized for its efforts in sustainability, ethics and diversity, and has been ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry in Fortune’s 2016 list of “World’s Most Admired Companies.” NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun. For more information, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com

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FIBRA Prologis Acquires 518,500 Square Feet of Class-A Facilities

June 30, 2016

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MEXICO CITY, June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), Mexico’s leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate, today announced the acquisition of 518,500 square feet across two Class-A logistics facilities for a total investment of US$35.5 million, including closing costs of US$1.1 million.

The properties are new developments by sponsor Prologis.

The following is a summary of the acquired assets:

	Market	Submarket	No. Buildings	Leased %	Occupied %	Net Rentable Area (SF)
Prologis Park Toluca	Mexico City	Toluca	1	100	100	308,300
Juarez Industrial Center	Ciudad Juarez	Southeast	1	100	92.3	210,200
Total			2	100	96.9	518,500

“This acquisition is consistent with our investment strategy of acquiring high-quality assets in Mexico’s most dynamic markets,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Mexico. “The properties are in important industrial manufacturing centers, with direct access to major gateways, and are leased to customers whose businesses are focused primarily on the distribution and light manufacturing of automotive parts.”

Approximately 94 percent of the in-place leases are U.S. dollar denominated.

As of March 31, 2016, FIBRA Prologis owned 11.2 million square feet and 3.1 million of logistics and distribution space in its Mexico City and Ciudad Juarez markets, respectively, and 32.6 million square feet throughout Mexico.

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 comprised 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.

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Nuevo Hospital de Bocagrande from Cartagena, Colombia, has 99% of success in minimally invasive procedures in foreign patients

June 30, 2016

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CARTAGENA, Colombia, June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El Nuevo Hospital de Bocagrande de Cartagena (NHBG) reported that the institution has become a reference for minimally invasive procedures or laparoscopic surgeries, which are carried out through small incisions, with the assistance of a video camera and allows the surgeon to see the surgical field within the patient.

Doctor Nayib Zurita, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons that accredits him as a specialist of high level standards in the United States, said the institution has had 99% of successful cases of minimally invasive procedures to foreigners and 97% in Colombian patients. He emphasized the quality of care is essential for national and foreign patients.

The specialist, coordinator for general and laparoscopic surgery of the Nuevo Hospital de Bocagrande, also said the benefits that receive the patients who were operated through this technique are related to lower costs of hospitalization. “For example, a bariatric surgery by laparoscopy practiced in overweight people, cost about 6.000 to 7.000 dollars, including hospital expenses, transfers and stay during the recovery time in a tourist town such as Cartagena (12 days). At hospital, patients will also have a recovery environment beneficial for them and their families thanks to the privileged view to the sea and the warm assistance”.

The most common procedures by laparoscopy are those related to gastrointestinal issues: gall bladder, hernia, gastroesophageal reflux, adrenal, pancreas, liberation of adhesions, cecal appendix, benign and malignant pathology of colon and bariatric surgery.

(Español) El presidente de la CPSC recuerda a las familias la importancia de seguir pasos simples para disfrutar de Piscinas Seguras durante el fin de semana del Día de la Independencia

June 30, 2016

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HBO Latino’s “Sr. Ávila” Returns For A Third Season On July 24 With A Simultaneous Premiere On HBO NOW And HBO Latin America!

June 30, 2016

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NEW YORK, June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HBO Latino will premiere the third season of the acclaimed series, Sr. Ávila, on Sunday, July 24 at 9 PM, with a real-time digital premiere on HBO NOW, HBO GO and HBO On Demand. The series will be aired on Mondays at 10 PM ET starting on July 25 on HBO Latino. The hit dramatic series, starring Tony Dalton, tells the story of the hit man Ávila and the double life he leads to deal with his personal demons. You can catch up on all seasons of Sr. Ávila on all HBO digital platforms.

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Season 3 consists of 10 episodes of one hour each and will return with Ávila’s career on the rise as he takes on a new role as Lord of Lords, after getting rid of his predecessor—the priest who was his guide and confidant for years. When Dr. Duarte, father of the previously murdered Detective Duarte, reaches out to Ávila demanding to collaborate with him in the hopes of finding answers regarding the death of his daughter, a series of events will reveal a new plot of crime and corruption that involves undercover members of the government and the police. Soon, Sr. Ávila will realize that keeping his new job is going to be more challenging than the road that brought him there.

Those close to Ávila will also have to deal with new characters this season. Iván, both his advisor and right-hand man, will now have to compete over Ávila’s attention with Linares, former advisor to the Lord of Lords who now must serve Ávila. Ana, still an employee at the funeral home and accomplice to the business with Iván and Ávila, will confront her mom, Arcelia, and the secrets they keep regarding their past. As for Detective Sánchez, still recovering from the murder of his colleague, he is due to return to work with a new partner, the Vulture, with whom he shares more than likes and dislikes.

About HBO Latino

HBO Latino is a dedicated Spanish-language premium channel that delivers compelling and relevant programming to the U.S. Latino market. Exclusive to the channel are the regular U.S. premieres of Spanish-language series, films and documentaries acquired from North America, Latin America, Spain and Caribbean, as well as original short-form programming. Additionally, HBO Latino offers the best Hollywood movies and HBO original programming from the network’s main channel in Spanish. HBO Latino is included free with an HBO subscription. HBO Latino content can also be accessed on HBO On Demand^®, HBO GO^® and HBO NOW^®.

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Alma Makes History At Cannes

June 30, 2016

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MIAMI, June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Cannes International Festival of Creativity is a yearly celebration that recognizes the best in creative advertising worldwide. June 25^th marked the official culmination of the festival for 2016, which reflected a historic performance for Alma. The agency won a total of 8 Lions and 18 Shortlists, establishing a new record for the multicultural industry!

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Alma’s legendary run included awards and shortlists in the Radio category for clients Tobacco Free Florida (TFF) and The Clorox Company. More specifically, Alma received 3 Bronze Lions for TFF’s “Auctioneer” and 1 Bronze Lion for “Tobacco Downs,” as well as 1 Silver Lion for Clorox’s “Thanks for Nothing’s Big Bang” and 1 Bronze for “Gravity.” Additionally, the Playdoh “Shapes” campaign received 1 Silver, and “Help Kenya Not Kanye” was awarded 1 Bronze in the Promo & Activation Category.

Statistically speaking, only 8% of submissions make the Shortlist and 2.5% are awarded.

“This is an amazing achievement for our agency! It’s only possible when you have great clients who believe in taking smart creative risks, and it belongs to the awesome Alma team that makes our clients and our agency proud on a daily basis. We work for great ideas that generate results for our clients, and awards are the consequence. I couldn’t be prouder!” said Luis Miguel Messianu, Creative Chairman and CEO of Alma.

“In a world where messaging has become hyper-fragmented, where consumers are skeptical about Marketing and are inundated by heavy messaging clutter, creativity matters!” stated Isaac Mizrahi, Co-President and COO of Alma.

“Award-winning ideas can only be achieved when you have a team that believes in and fights for those ideas, and especially when on the other side, there’s a client who trusts the agency and believes that good creativity can make a difference for the brand and consequently for business. When these two things happen, the agency experiences a “momentum.” And Alma is experiencing a momentum wherein winning prizes of this caliber is just a consequence,” remarked Alvar Sunol, Co-President and Chief Creative Officer of Alma.

Creatively, Alma rose to the #1 spot on the Circulo Creativo Hispanic Agency ranking, boosting the U.S. to the 4^th place in Iberoamérica.

2016 so far has been an outstanding year for the Miami-based agency, comprised of 150 employees from over 30 nationalities. A fact that has strengthened the culture and clearly has contributed to its success with such impacting pieces.

To follow Alma’s work, visit AlmaAd.com or the agency’s social accounts @AlmaAgency.

About Alma
Founded in 1994, Alma is today the 7th largest Hispanic Agency (based on Ad Age’s Hispanic Fact Pack). Advertising Age listed the agency on its “A-List” in 2016, 2012 and 2010, and also highlighted Alma as the 2014 & 2015 Multicultural Agency of the Year. Last year, Creative Chairman & CEO Luis Miguel Messianu was named Legend Honoree by ADCOLOR for his career achievements in diversity, and Diversity Trendsetter at the AAF Diversity Achievement Awards in 2013. The agency has won top industry awards including: Cannes Lions, Effies, Clios, D&AD, FIAP, Art Director’s Club, and El Sol. Long-standing clients include: McDonald’s, State Farm, Clorox, and Tobacco Free Florida, among others. For more information, visit www.almaad.com.

Contact: Tatiana Seijas
Phone: 305-662-3151
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(Español) La CPSC y un jugador estrella de la NFL se asocian en un nuevo video de seguridad al usar fuegos artificiales

June 30, 2016

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AT&T Invested Around $100 Million in its Puerto Rico Wireless and Wireline Networks Each Year Since 2011

June 30, 2016

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GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — At AT&T[1], we’ve invested around $100 million in the Puerto Rico wireless and wireline networks each year since 2011. These investments drive a wide range of upgrades to reliability, coverage, speed and overall performance for residents and businesses. They also enhance critical services that support public safety and first responders.

In 2015, AT&T made 460 wireless network upgrades in Puerto Rico. We added 4 new cell sites and completed more than 450 network capacity enhancements.

“We’re committed to providing our customers fast, reliable, highly secure connectivity. We want them to be able access the Internet at any moment, from almost any device and anywhere,” said Ray Flores, regional vice president for AT&T Puerto Rico and USVI. “Our continued investment in Puerto Rico brings a host of new, innovative opportunities for residents and businesses.”

In 2016, for the second year in a row, FORTUNE magazine recognized AT&T as the Most Admired Telecommunications Company in the world. We also placed #48 among the Top 50 World’s Most Admired companies. This is our third year in a row on the Top 50 list – AT&T is the only communications company on the list. We ranked #1 in all 9 attributes. This included innovation, financial soundness and quality of products/services. FORTUNE’s Most Admired Companies lists are among the most highly respected indicators of corporate performance and reputation.

We have an extensive Wi-Fi network with more than 40,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers. We provide access to Wi-Fi at more than 1 million Hot Spots around the world. Most AT&T smartphone and home Internet customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost. Wi-Fi usage doesn’t count towards customers’ monthly wireless data plans.[2]

To learn more about our coverage in Puerto Rico, or anywhere in the U.S., visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.

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Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment, mobile, high speed Internet and voice services. We’re the world’s largest provider of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries. We offer the best global coverage of any U.S. wireless provider.* And we help businesses worldwide serve their customers better with our mobility and highly secure cloud solutions.

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[1] AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

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Academy Award-Nominee Actor Edward James Olmos To Attend Prospanica Conference & Career Expo As Keynote Speaker

June 30, 2016

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IRVING, Texas, June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Actor, producer, and director Edward James Olmos will deliver a keynote speech to attendees during the 2016 Prospanica Conference & Career Expo on September 29 thru October 1, in Houston, Texas.

“It’s quite an honor to have Mr. Olmos at our conference. As a highly influential voice in the Hispanic community and an on-going supporter of education, Mr. Olmos is a community icon that inspires all generations, and his message echoes our mission to help empower Hispanics to achieve their full potential,” said Thomas Savino, CEO of Prospanica.

A proud proponent of Latino culture, Olmos is involved in various projects and initiatives that drive attention to many topics affecting the U.S. Hispanic community. These days, Olmos especially emphasizes the need for all nationalities to work together, explaining how diversity in today’s society can work to our advantage.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better speaker to attend our conference. Mr. Olmos is a true testament to the concept of giving back and being an inspirational leader to our community,” commented Magdalena Gonzalez, President of Prospanica Houston. “We’re proud to have him attend as a speaker, and as this year’s conference host city, we look forward to a successful event.”

About Prospanica
Founded in 1988 as NSHMBA (National Society of Hispanic MBAs) to advocate for Hispanic graduate level education, Prospanica, is the non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Hispanics to achieve their full educational, economic, and social potential. With more than 45 Professional and University Chapters nationwide, including Puerto Rico, Prospanica helps Hispanic professionals and Fortune 500 partners build on connections and career development to fortify the Hispanic workforce. Prospanica’s conference is a 3-day career expo that brings together subject matter experts and thousands of hiring managers from top national companies and universities for the purpose of recruiting talent and helping Hispanics achieve professional success.

Costa Rica: Ismael Cala to take part at ECHO, as speaker, a global event bringing together entrepreneurs and leaders in a natural setting

June 30, 2016

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MIAMI and SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, June 30, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lecturer, inspirational author and communicator Ismael Cala has confirmed his participation at ECHO (Costa Rica), an event that brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, revolutionaries and social activists who wish to get out of their comfort zone and seek new horizons as a community.

For 72 hours participants will explore their curiosity through workshops, talks and community togetherness, as they share their experiences of how they’ve gotten to where they are. In 2015, the group in attendance encompassed Syrian political refugees and CEOs of multinational companies, without any sort of hierarchy.

Attendees will be billeted in luxury tents immersed in nature, and for 72 hours they will have no access to any technology whatsoever.

“ECHO creates a community where we all live together; lecturers, workshop facilitators and participants tell stories and laugh under the same sky in our common house. Sleeping in tents at a distance from technology will remind me of my childhood. I’m sure it will be an unforgettable event. So catch the spirit, and join me at ECHO,” said Cala.

To apply, go to www.weareecho.org.

Sebastián Castro, co-founder of ECHO, observed: “Everyone here has something to teach, and above all a lot to learn. The experience of sharing things one on one with Ismael for three days can be a personal and professional catalyst for any participant. And yet, I also think it works the other way around.”

Ismael Cala recently announced his departure from CNN en Español after five and a half years leading the successful interview show, CALA, in prime time and a fifteen year affiliation with the network.

Cala will now be focusing on his career as a lecturer and author, and as president of his own company, Cala Enterprises. Cala Enterprises was founded to continue having a positive impact on the lives of millions of people through self-mastery, leadership, meditation, awareness of well-being and mindfulness.

He is currently preparing new television projects for 2017, and has committed to a schedule of special journeys, lectures and workshops in a number of countries throughout the region for the rest of 2016.

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Ismael Cala is a communicator, author and international lecturer on issues of personal development and leadership. For more than five years he was host of the prime time show CALA on CNN en Español.

He is currently considered one of the leading communicators in the Americas, and his message of social entrepreneurship, mindfulness and well-being is a touchstone for millions of followers attuned to his books, seminars, workshops and lectures throughout all of Spanish America. Cala has traveled to more than 25 countries and impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of people with his message.

He is the author of the bestsellers El analfabeto emocional (‘The emotional illiterate’) (2016), Cala y Cruz: Las dos caras de la comunicación (‘Cala and Cruz: The two faces of communication’) (2016), El secreto del bambú (‘The secret of bamboo’) (2015), Un buen hijo de P (‘A real S.O.B.’) (2014), and El poder de escuchar (‘The power of listening’) (2013). He also writes a weekly column for more than 50 publications in Latin America and the United States.