Soapbox Soaps visits Miami to make donation to Camillus House

June 24, 2016

MIAMI, June 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Soapbox Soaps co-founder David Simnick visited Camillus House in Miami, Florida to tour the facilities and also make a donation to the Camillus House Shower Program. During the donation, David met with local residents of Camillus House and also members of the Shower Program as he toured the campus.

“SoapBox is so proud to partner with the empowering programs of Camillus House. We look forward to continuing this amazing partnership to help those most in need here in the US. We thank you for your support, every purchase helps us give more!” commented co-founder David Simnick.

Camillus House is a non-profit agency serving the poor and homeless in South Florida since 1960. Camillus House provides a broad range of social and health services to over 12,000 men, women and children on an annual basis. This generous donation will allow Camillus House to continue helping over 150 individuals each day through the Shower Program.

Soapbox Soaps was founded in 2010 with a simple mission: to empower consumers to change the world through everyday, quality purchases. The journey of making the first batch of soap in the college apartment kitchen of David Simnick, co-founder and CEO, to a nationwide presence in some of the largest retailers, all in 5 years, has been fast-paced but fantastic.

When David learned that soap and clean water can make all the difference in the world for millions, he empowered people to make global change through everyday purchases. Yes, it’s that easy! For each product you buy they donate one. You can even track your donation through your Hope Code. What’s a Hope Code? Each SoapBox product has a unique code printed on the back that can be entered on their website so you can see exactly where your purchase will impact.

For domestic and relief bar donations, Soapbox Soaps partners with Global Soap Project, a nonprofit that collects hotel soap remnants and remakes them into new bars. Right now, 66% of the total bar donations stay stateside at homeless shelters and food banks, so your purchase might help someone right in your backyard!

For international bar donations, they work with smaller local organizations. Some of these organizations already have hygiene education programs in place and Soapbox Soaps simply provides the means to obtain soap in their local community. This helps local economies, gives a culturally relevant product, and saves the environment to boot! Additionally, other organizations train local people in the soap making trade to start their own businesses.

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Aeromexico Suspends Services To/From Caracas, Venezuela

June 24, 2016

MEXICO CITY, June 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, announced that almost five years after it started to serve the Mexico City – Caracas route, it has decided to suspend its flights indefinitely, due to the complicated economic situation prevailing in Venezuela.

Aeromexico operates a major route network between Mexico and Central and South America, so the carrier will continue working to provide customers with more options, and assess the possibility of going back to the Caracas market in the future.

Customers holding tickets for flights to Caracas with Aeromexico before today may call the Grupo Aeromexico Call Center at +52 (55) 5133 4000, for a refund.

About Grupo Aeromexico
Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide commercial aviation services and promote passenger loyalty programs in Mexico. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, operates more than 600 daily flights from its main hub in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its route network spans more than 80 cities on three continents including 45 in Mexico, 16 in the United States, 16 in Latin America, four in Europe, three in Canada, and two in Asia.

Grupo Aeromexico’s fleet of close to 130 aircraft is comprised of Boeing 787, 777 and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 190, 175, 170, and 145 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including ten 787-9 Dreamliners and 90 MAX 737 airliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 179 countries served by its top 20 airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 636 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel options through its code share partners Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, and WestJet with extensive connectivity in countries like the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. www.aeromexico.com and www.skyteam.com

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2017 Honda Accord Arrives in Showrooms with New Sport Special Edition

June 24, 2016

TORRANCE, California, June 24, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2017 Accord Sedan and Coupe hit showrooms this Monday with a new Sport Special Edition, ready to continue Accord’s three-year streak as the most popular car in America with individual retail car buyers. Retaining many of the popular enhancements introduced last year, the 2017 Accord will be available starting June 27 at Honda dealerships nationwide with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $22,355¹.

The 2017 Accord Sedan and Coupe are available in a variety of trims, with 4-cylinder and V6 powertrains, 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions, and a continuously variable transmission. For 2017 Honda is introducing the Accord Sport Special Edition sedan with premium features consisting of leather seats with red stitching, heated seats and “Special Edition” badge. The significantly refreshed 2017 Accord Hybrid, featuring a new version of Honda’s two-motor hybrid powertrain technology with both class-leading power and fuel economy ratings, rounds out the 2017 Accord lineup as it launched earlier this month.

The Accord received significant upgrades for the 2016 model year, including dynamic new styling, a more rigid body, upgraded chassis and upsized wheels and tires on select models. The 2017 Accord carries over the expanded LED exterior lighting and premium features and technologies of the 2016 model, including the available 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen offered with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, HD Radio^®, heated rear seats, and front and rear parking sensors. The Accord also can be equipped with Honda Sensing™, among the most comprehensive suites of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies in its class.

“Accord continues to set the bar in its class with customers making it the top retail selling car in America for three years running,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president Honda division. “We’re proud to offer an expanded lineup with the new Sport Special Edition and the 2017 Accord Hybrid as we continue to advance Accord’s position as a true benchmark in its class, offering an unbeatable combination of style, efficiency, fun-to-drive performance and connectivity in the midsize sedan segment.”

The 2017 Accord Sedan and Coupe, with Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, has received the highest available crash safety ratings from the U.S. government – a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) – and targets a top rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), when equipped with Honda Sensing technology.

2017 Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe Pricing and Fuel Economy Ratings

Model & Engine	Trim Name & Transmission	MSRP¹	EPA Ratings² (city/highway/combined)
Accord Sedan 2.4 L4	LX 6MT	$22,355	23/32/26
	LX CVT	$23,155	27/36/30
	LX CVT w/ Honda Sensing	$24,155	27/36/30
	Sport 6MT	$24,415	23/32/26
	Sport CVT	$25,215	26/34/29
	Sport CVT w/ Honda Sensing	$26,215	26/34/29
	Sport SE 6MT	$25,415	23/32/26
	Sport SE CVT	$26,215	27/36/30
	EX 6MT	$25,730	23/32/26
	EX CVT	$26,530	27/36/30
	EX CVT w/ Honda Sensing	$27,530	27/36/30
	EX-L CVT	$28,820	27/36/30
	EX-L CVT w/ Navi & Honda Sensing	$30,820	27/36/30
Accord Sedan 3.5 V6	EX-L 6AT	$30,895	21/33/25
	EX-L 6AT w/ Navi & Honda Sensing	$32,895	21/33/25
	Touring 6AT	$34,830	21/33/25
Accord Coupe 2.4 L4	LX-S 6MT	$24,025	23/32/26
	LX-S CVT	$24,875	26/34/29
	LX-S CVT w/ Honda Sensing	$25,875	26/34/29
	EX 6MT	$26,150	23/32/26
	EX CVT	$27,000	26/34/29
	EX CVT w/ Honda Sensing	$28,000	26/34/29
	EX-L CVT	$28,995	26/34/29
	EX-L CVT w/ Navi & Honda Sensing	$30,995	26/34/29
Accord Coupe 3.5 V6	EX-L 6MT	$31,175	18/28/21
	EX-L 6AT	$31,175	21/32/24
	EX-L 6AT w/ Navi & Honda Sensing	$33,175	21/32/24
	Touring 6AT	$34,375	21/32/24

For More Information

Additional media information including high-resolution photography and video of the 2017 Honda Accord is available at hondanews.com/channels/accord.

Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com/accord. To join the Accord community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/hondaaccord.

About Honda

Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic and Accord 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 33 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2015, more than 99 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $835 destination charge, and options. Dealer prices may vary.

² Based on 2017 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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FIBRA Prologis Acquires 231,500 Square Feet of Logistics Space

June 23, 2016

MEXICO CITY, June 23, 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 a 231,500 square foot fully occupied Class-A building for a total investment of US$16.6 million including closing costs.

The property was developed by sponsor Prologis and is in the El Salto submarket of Guadalajara.

“We are pleased with the acquisition of this newly developed Class-A logistics facility located within Prologis Park Los Altos, an enclosed master-planned park owned by FIBRA Prologis,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Property Mexico. “This acquisition is consistent with our focused investment strategy of growing the portfolio with high-quality properties in Mexico’s most dynamic markets.”

As of March 31, 2016, FIBRA Prologis owned 5.6 million square feet of logistics and distribution space in the Guadalajara market 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.

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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National Report Names Top 250 Latino Agents

June 23, 2016

DENVER, June 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the second year in a row, agents affiliated with RE/MAX far outnumber their competitors in the 2016 Top 250 Latino Agents ranking. This year, 61 RE/MAX agents were recognized, an impressive 60% more than the closest competitor. The fifth annual ranking released by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) is based on 2015 sales performance.

“It’s a tremendous honor to have so many RE/MAX affiliates ranked among America’s top Latino agents. This is a powerful acknowledgment of their hard work, expertise and dedication,” said Geoff Lewis, RE/MAX, LLC President. “To have such strong representation of RE/MAX among the best Latino agents, year after year, is an indication of the outstanding customer service they provide to their home buying and selling clients.”

The number of agents included in the NAHREP Top 250 representing the national franchise brands demonstrates the significant performance of those affiliated with RE/MAX.

RE/MAX	61
Century 21	38
Keller Williams	27
Coldwell Banker	16
ERA	11
Berkshire Hathaway	3

According to NAHREP there are 50,000 Latino professionals in the real estate industry. The Top 250 is compiled each year through a broker affirmed self-nomination process. This year, NAHREP received 700 agent nominations – the largest number since the ranking began in 2012. The top five RE/MAX agents and the number of their 2015 closed transaction sides are:

403 – Mario Negron, RE/MAX Prestige, Houston New Home Team, Houston, TX
174 – Veronica Figueroa, RE/MAX Innovation, Orlando, FL
172 – Monica Foster, RE/MAX Space Center, Clear Lake, TX
162 – Christian Fuentes, RE/MAX Top Producers, Diamond Bar, CA
156 – Nate Martinez, RE/MAX Professionals, Glendale, AZ

In March this year, NAHREP released its sixth annual State of Hispanic Homeownership Report that showed Hispanic homeownership was on the rise despite a decline in overall homeownership rates in the U.S. The Top 250 ranking is also intended to recognize agents who are providing expert guidance to those seeking to become homeowners.

“Along with the annual Top 250 ranking, NAHREP is having a huge impact on our industry with its homeownership and Hispanic wealth reports. RE/MAX is honored to support these efforts as a national sponsor and to have so many of our agents recognized in the Top 250,” added Lewis.

Other national surveys also find that RE/MAX agents average more sales than their competitors. Agents affiliated with RE/MAX brokerages participating in the 2016 REAL Trends 500 were among the most productive in the survey, averaging more than 17 transaction sides.

*Source: The 2016 REAL Trends 500 participation survey of the largest U.S. brokerages

About the RE/MAX Network:
RE/MAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with great independence. Over 100,000 agents provide RE/MAX a global reach of nearly 100 countries. Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX when measured by residential transaction sides.

RE/MAX, LLC, one of the world’s leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of RMCO, LLC, which is controlled and managed by RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:RMAX).

With a passion for the communities in which its agents live and work, RE/MAX is proud to have raised more than $150 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals^® and other charities.

For more information about RE/MAX, to search home listings or find an agent in your community, please visit www.remax.com. For the latest news about RE/MAX, please visit www.remax.com/newsroom.

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Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, President of National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), Makes Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision to Block President Obama’s Immigration Plan

June 23, 2016

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SACRAMENTO, California, June 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, 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 hundreds of thousands of additional congregations spread worldwide throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora, made the following statement today regarding the Supreme Court of the United States of America’s decision to block President Barack Obama’s immigration plan:

“Today’s Supreme Court decision is a reminder that members of Congress need to work swiftly to pass bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform.

“While President Obama’s executive actions would have provided temporary relief, we have always needed and continue to need a legislative solution.

“Now is the time for Speaker Paul Ryan to take the lead in advancing non-amnesty reform that will secure our borders, stop illegal immigration, facilitate a legal immigration system while integrating those currently in the shadows in a manner that reconciles the rule of law with our Judeo Christian values.”

The NHCLC is the largest Hispanic Christian organization representing millions of Evangelicals and more than 40,000 U.S. churches. Seeking to reconcile evangelist Billy Graham’s message of salvation with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s march of prophetic activism, the NHCLC emphasizes “7 Directives” of Life, Family, Compassionate Evangelism, Stewardship, Justice, Education and Youth. For additional information, visit http://www.nhclc.org.

CONTACT: Kristin U. Cole, 972.267.1111

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Meet Puerto Rico Reports Increase in Meetings and Conventions Business Booked during March – June despite Zika

June 23, 2016

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Puerto Rico’s group business closes off what has come to be known as the initial Zika period (March to May), very much open for business, with 57 new booked pieces of business including events, conferences, annual meetings and sports activities from now through 2017. This represents a total direct spend of potentially $20.4 million into the local economy, Milton Segarra, president & CEO of Meet Puerto Rico (MPR-Puerto Rico Convention Bureau), announced today. Meet Puerto Rico is the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) responsible for attracting meetings, conventions, trade shows, sporting events and incentive groups to Puerto Rico.

During the upcoming summer months of June, July and August, Meet Puerto Rico will host 42 groups for a total of approximately 40,000 room nights providing a $32 million impact during this time period. These groups range from conferences and events to religious and sports organizations to communications and insurance companies. In addition Meet Puerto Rico is actively generating 260 new leads up from 242 for the same time last year – a 7% increase – as well as 100 new accounts for the destination.

“The groups and conventions segment in Puerto Rico is a major driver in the tourism industry and we are proud to say that Zika has not won. Groups booked range from multinational companies, to medical, educational conferences and sporting events, among others. An estimated 25,000 new hotel-room nights in total have been booked,” Segarra said.

“This shows the confidence the meetings industry has in Puerto Rico and how our (MPR and our members) very focused educational efforts have paid off,” Segarra continued. “The trust our clients have in Puerto Rico’s ability to deliver a professionally productive and culturally rich experience, while maintaining a safe environment (following all recommended guidelines) is all coming together.

Segarra described the success due to the strong support and partnership that exists between Meet Puerto Rico and it members – the hotel industry, restaurants, transportation companies, local DMCs, venues, attractions, Audio Visual, and entertainment companies, as well as the support of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) and the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association (PRHTA.)

“When the Zika situation hit, we immediately put into action a strong meeting professional/attendee-centered strategy that included a fact-driven education and communication program addressing the concerns of our clients,” Segarra remarked. “We listened to them and provided the most accurate and up-to-date information on Puerto Rico concerning Zika and it paid off. As a result, our clients trusted us, our team in the field and our members. Through statements and Question and Answer (Q+A) documents backed up by facts and figures by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and the Puerto Rico Health Department, video and print testimonials from clients hosting events in Puerto Rico in real time, and easy to read infographics with myth buster facts – we kept the lines of communication open, transparent and honest. And all of that was shared with our members, so they could answer their clients’ questions too. This was a team effort and we could not have achieved these positive results without them. And we continue developing new business opportunities to Puerto Rico and for our members.”

Puerto Rico continues to position itself as an ideal destination for meetings and conventions, offering a state-of-the-art convention center, a wide variety of hotels, strong infrastructure and unique attractions with the added advantage of being on a tropical island in the Caribbean. One in four rooms occupied in hotels that can accommodate large-scale meetings belongs to the groups and conventions segment.

Editor’s Note:

Meet Puerto Rico is a non-profit organization established in 1962 to drive meetings, conventions, trade shows and incentive groups to Puerto Rico. With offices in San Juan, Meet Puerto Rico strengthens Puerto Rico’s competitive position in the Americas and abroad by increasing awareness of the Island’s outstanding meeting facilities and services, and produces approximately $100 million annually to the local economy. Meet Puerto Rico can be reached at [email protected] or at its website www.meetpuertorico.com. Meet Puerto Rico is accredited by the Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) as an elite destination marketing organization (DMO). DMAI is the world’s largest association of DMO’s, representing more than 600 destination management organizations in more than 25 countries

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Contact:

Elisa Fershtadt
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 917-887-6554

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Miller Lite and Carlos “El Pibe” Valderrama Bring Exclusive Soccer Experience to New York Fans

June 23, 2016

CHICAGO, June 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Original Light Beer is offering New York soccer leagues the opportunity to hang out with Carlos “El Pibe” Valderrama by introducing Tercer Tiempo con Miller Lite, the moment when diehard fans bond over their love for soccer over great tasting beer. On June 25 the legendary Colombian midfielder will take questions from fans, sign autographs and compete in a friendly penalty kick match. Tercer Tiempo con Miller Lite kicks off at 6 p.m. at the Metropolitan Oval. The event is open to fans 21 and older.

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“The camaraderie amongst diehard soccer fans is strong and worth celebrating with an authentic and memorable experience that only Miller Lite can bring,” said Valderrama. “I’m looking forward to putting my uniform back on, playing with local teams and bonding with fans and enjoy a great tasting beer after the game.”

Attendees will also have access to the Miller Lite Tercer Tiempo Cube, Miller Lite’s soccer hub on wheels fully equipped with essentials to enhance fans’ passion for the sport. Within the cube, attendees will have a chance to play their favorite soccer videogame and challenge each other to a match of soccer tennis.

Event Details

Where: Metropolitan Oval, 60th St & 59th Ave, Maspeth, NY 11378

When: June 25, 2016

6:15 p.m. – Q&A with Valderrama
7 p.m. – Penalty Kicks Exhibition
8 p.m. – Meet-and-Greet with Valderrama

The event is only open to those 21+. For more information on Miller Lite, follow @MillerLite on Twitter and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/millerlite.

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.

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Tortilla Toaster Invention Aims to Bring Families Together

June 23, 2016

CHICAGO, June 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Nuni Tortilla Toaster, a consumer appliance created specifically to toast tortillas, has officially launched a fundraising campaign on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, seeking to raise funds for an initial production run in the Fall of 2016.

Inventor and Founder Elliot Benitez and his team are seeking to raise $100,000 in a span of thirty days. Interested consumers are able to pre-order their choice of tortilla toaster from a variety of selections, including white, black, yellow, blue, and special edition red models. All contributions go directly toward funding the project, and contributors are encouraged to take advantage of special “early bird” prices significantly below the estimated MSRP value.

Benitez says the invention arose from a realization he had when visiting his mother on a break from college between terms. Whenever the family ran short of tortillas at a meal, his mother would leave the table to prepare more. This bothered him enough to make a quick calculation, revealing that his mother had lost approximately sixty full days over the span of twenty years to the task of preparing hot tortillas for the dinner table.

The ensuing invention and Nuni™ brand have since gained a significant following across social media as part industry innovator/part dramatic ode to tacos, tortillas, and internet culture. Between product demos and campaign updates, the company positions itself as an active member of the very witty, food-loving culture that it is trying to reach.

“Hispanic culture is also exceptionally tight-knit and family oriented,” Benitez says. “Even after all the fun we have, at the end of the day the Nuni Toaster is about families getting to spend more time with one another. That’s more important now than ever.”

The Nuni Toaster’s Indiegogo campaign is underway right now, and though the Chicago startup has seen encouraging support from the internet community, Benitez notes that the campaign will need the support of tortilla lovers everywhere to help the creative invention reach consumers’ kitchens. Contributors can pre-order their Nuni Toaster here or can visit nunitoaster.com to learn more.

Nuni Toaster will be presenting today at CE Week in New York at the Indiegogo booth (Booth #129). For more information, visit the Nuni Toaster CE Week 2016 press kit: http://ceweek.vporoom.com/NuniToaster.

Ethan Adams may be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 217-801-3152. For more information about the Nuni Toaster or to contribute to the crowdfunding effort, please visit http://bit.ly/1Xrkml0.

Nuni Toaster, the original tortilla toaster, is an invention by Chicago entrepreneur and inventor Elliot Benitez. The Nuni Toaster prepares up to six corn, flour, or wheat tortillas perfectly in under sixty seconds. It has received media attention from multiple press outlets, and has been featured at multiple conferences and trade shows, including the 2016 Home + Housewares Show in Chicago and the 2016 Consumer Electronics Week in New York City. The Nuni Toaster is currently available for pre-order on the popular crowdfunding platform Indiegogo.

100th Global Mazda MX-5 Cup Race Car Sold

June 22, 2016

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

IRVINE, Calif., June 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — While production street cars are produced in the hundreds per day, race cars are typically handcrafted one-at-a-time, over many months. The new Mazda MX-5 Cup race car hit a significant milestone this week with the 100^th car ordered. More than 70 have been delivered in less than seven months.

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More than 40 Cup cars are competing in the Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires. While the MX-5 Cup teams were competing at Road America this past weekend, the 100^th order came in, this one from the Monticello Motor Club (MMC), the world’s premier private race track and country club located 90 minutes from New York City. MMC currently boasts the largest fleet of MX-5 Cup cars, and has its own member race series utilizing the MX-5. The 100^th car is scheduled to be delivered in August and will be added to MMC’s fleet of rental race cars available to its members.

John Doonan, director of motorsports, Mazda North American Operations noted that, “When we announced this program, we set our target at 50 cars in the U.S. in 2016. To double that goal in less than a year is a huge endorsement by our customers that they see this car as the best value in sports car racing today. We’re thrilled that the growing market for track day cars is seeing the MX-5 Cup car as an ideal purchase.”

The MX-5 Cup cars start as complete MX-5 road cars from the Mazda Hiroshima, Japan factory before being transported to engineering development partner Long Road Racing in Statesville, North Carolina for the final assembly into a race car. The process includes the removal of the convertible top and the installation of a full roll cage. More than 200 motorsports-specific parts are added to the car while the engine is a stock, sealed Mazda SKYACTIV 2.0 Liter.

Program Milestones
Nov 4, 2014	Global MX-5 Cup announced at 2014 SEMA Show.
April 30, 2015	Public testing of MX-5 Cup prototypes begins.
Oct 1, 2015	Price announcement of $53,000 made. First orders received.
Nov 2, 2015	Production begins.
Nov 21, 2015	First production car completed.
Dec 5-6, 2015	First four production cars compete in the Thunderhill 25 Hour race, collectively completing the equivalent of 133 MX-5 Cup 45-minute races in one weekend.
Feb 3, 2016	BFGoodrich Tires and RAYS Engineering announced as partners.
April 29, 2016	Forty cars take the green flag at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in the season opening race of the 2016 Battery Tender Global Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich Tires. Patrick Gallagher earned the distinction of becoming the first ever Global MX-5 Cup race winner.
June 17, 2016	100^th Car Ordered.

The Battery Tender MX-5 Cup is the signature spec series for the Mazda Road to 24 (#MRT24), the sports car counterpart to the Mazda Road to Indy (#MRTI). On both paths, Mazda-powered champions earn a Mazda scholarship to advance their career. The MX-5 Cup champion earns a $200,000 scholarship.

About Mazda Motorsports

Mazda Motorsports boasts the most comprehensive auto racing development ladder system of any auto manufacturer in the world. The Mazda Road to 24 program offers a number of scholarships to advance drivers up the sports car racing ladder, beginning with the Global MX-5 Cup series and culminating with the Mazda Prototype team. The Mazda Road to Indy is a similar program that includes Mazda-powered categories of USF2000, Pro Mazda and Indy Lights. In grassroots road racing, more Mazdas race on any given weekend in North America than any other manufacturer. Mazda is also the title sponsor of the renowned Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif. Follow all of the latest news at MazdaMotorsports.com, @MazdaRacing on Twitter, and MazdaMotorsports on Instagram and Facebook.

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