Introducing Cricket Rewards: The Only Integrated, Mobile Loyalty Program for No-Contract Customers
Rewarding customers for the simple things they do every day through an exclusive agreement with mPLUS Rewards by SessionM
ATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cricket Wireless announces a new twist on the traditional customer loyalty program with the launch of Cricket Rewards. The only program of its kind in the no annual contract space, Cricket Rewards gives customers a super easy way to earn redeemable points through the things they do naturally like checking the weather, tracking their fitness, or just being a Cricket customer.
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Powered by an exclusive relationship with SessionM’s Mobile Marketing Cloud and mPLUS Rewards (the world’s leading mobile loyalty platform), Cricket Rewards is accessible through the Cricket Rewards app, MyCricket app or Cricketwireless.com website. Customers who sign up can start earning points quickly through Cricket activities like opening and registering an account, adding AutoPay or making on-time payments. They can earn even more by participating in an integrated points-sharing universe that includes over 1,500 mPlus Rewards powered applications and a number of other offers that will be included in the program through social media, events, and sponsorship activities.
And as these points rack up, customers are able to redeem them for things they love and things they love doing, like:
- Shopping with gift cards at participating retailers including AMC Movie theaters, Amazon, GameStop, Old Navy, Sears & Target and loads more.
- Entering sweepstakes to win big prizes and exclusive experiences.
- Making charitable donations to local and national organizations including the American Heart Association, ASPCA, the Make-a-Wish Foundation and more.
There are even special holiday bonuses:
- Cricket is teaming up with AMC Movie Theaters to give consumers a chance to earn more points by simply checking in when they see a flick.
- And Cricket is launching a new $25,000 Selfie Sweepstakes – customers who enter not only get a chance at the big grand prize and lots of other cool swag, they also get extra Cricket Rewards points just for entering. More reasons Cricket is the “Merrier Carrier” this holiday season.
“Cricket Rewards is unlike any other loyalty program in the no-contract industry,” said Janna Ducich, vice president & CMO, Cricket Wireless. “We listened to our customers and delivered a program that is quick, easy, and fun – with lots of options for rewards. While other carriers charge you to belong to their rewards program or take loads of your time just to sign up or redeem, we don’t. We reward customers for simply doing what comes naturally. We reward you for being you.”
The My Cricket app and Cricketwireless.com include a fully integrated dashboard so consumers can easily track their mPLUS Rewards. There is no limit to the number of points customers can earn, and there is no expiration date on points as long as you stay engaged/active in mPLUS Rewards – so customers can save up for something special or sample a variety of rewards.
About the New Cricket Wireless
Cricket is bringing consumers more value with a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless experience with no annual contract. The power of Cricket is our nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 310 million people; easy and affordable plans prices that include taxes and fees – no surprises; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About. To check out the new Cricket or find a store near you, visit www.cricketwireless.com. And connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cricketnation and Twitter at www.twitter.com/cricketnation.
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AARP Brain Health Survey Reveals Nearly 3 out 4 Hispanics are Concerned about Their Brain Health
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In AARP’s latest survey on brain health, it found that nearly three in four (72%) Hispanics age 40-plus are concerned about their brain health declining in the future. According to a 2011 study by the Mayo Clinic and a 2010 study published in the Nature Reviews Neuroscience Journal, engaging in aerobic exercise regularly and eating a healthy diet are the two most important activities to maintain and improve brain health. According to the survey, Hispanics are more likely to be very interested in learning how these two activities are related to the brain than the general population. To help empower Hispanics to maintain and improve their cognitive health, AARP has launched the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH)—an independent collaborative of scientists, doctors, scholars and policy experts. This collaborative will provide trusted information on what actions people can take to support their brain health through quarterly white papers, scientific reviews and other research.
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“In the survey, we see that Hispanics prefer to turn to family or friends for advice on brain health. However, a trusted source can help make sense of all the information on how to keep a healthy brain,” said AARP Vice President Monica Cortes-Torres. “The Global Council on Brain Health is a fantastic source of information on this issue and we are thrilled to be working with them in helping to encourage the Hispanic community to live brain-healthy lifestyles.”
The GCBH is an independent collaborative convened by AARP working together with Age UK—the United Kingdom’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life—that will address a critical social issue and help people live their best lives. The collaborative will build on the Institute of Medicine’s Cognitive Aging report from April 2015, which provided a basis for understanding the aging brain and described opportunities for actions. Members are eminent experts from leading research institutions working in the fields of neuroscience and geriatrics who will address the full range of factors that can impact brain health and examine key priority issue areas—such as physical exercise, mental engagement, stress levels, and medications and supplements.
Current GCBH members include:
- Marilyn Albert, Ph.D., Professor of Neurology; Director, Division of Cognitive Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins
- Kaarin Anstey, Ph.D., Director, Centre for Research on Ageing, Health and Wellbeing, Australian National University College of Medicine, Biology and Environment
- Linda Clare, Ph.D. Sc.D., Professor of Clinical Psychology of Ageing and Dementia; Leader of Centre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health (REACH); University of Exeter
- Peggye Dilworth-Anderson, Ph.D., Professor of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- S. Duke Han, PhD, ABPP-CN, Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences Conjoint Associate Professor of Neurological Sciences Rush Alzheimer¹s Disease Center
- Yves Joanette, Ph.D., Scientific Director, Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Aging; Professor, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montreal (Canada)
- Jason Karlawish, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Medical Ethics and Health Policy, University of Pennsylvania
- Miia Kivipelto, M.D., Ph.D., Professor, Director of Research, Development and Education, Center for Alzheimer Research & Aging Research Center, Karolinska Institutet, Head of Clinical Trials, Karolinska University Hospital
- Jessica Langbaum, Ph.D., Principal Scientist, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute; Associate Director, Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative
- Jacobo Mintzer, M.D., Professor, Medical University of South Carolina; Director, Roper St. Francis Clinical Biotechnology Research Institute
- Martha C. Morris, Sc.D., Professor of Internal Medicine, Director, Section of Nutrition and Nutritional Epidemiology, Rush University Medical Center
- Ronald C. Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging
- Kate Zhong, M.D., Senior Director, Clinical Research and Development, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, Nevada and Cleveland, Ohio
For more information on GCBH, please visit: www.GlobalCouncilOnBrainHealth.org. Read more about the survey here.
Visit AARP’s Brain Health Center in Spanish at aarp.org/cerebrosano.
About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services. A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world’s largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Español, a Spanish-language website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates. The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.
About Age UK
We work with our national partners, Age Scotland, Age Cymru and Age NI and our local Age UK partners in England (together the Age UK Family). We also work internationally for people in later life as a member of the DEC and with our sister charity Help Age International.
Age UK believes that everyone should have the opportunity to make the most of later life, whatever their circumstances. We provide free information, advice and support to over six million people; commercial products and services to over one million customers; and research and campaign on the issues that matter to people in later life. Our work focuses on five key areas: money matters, health and well-being, home and care, work and training and leisure and lifestyle.
Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and company number 6825798). Age Concern England and Help the Aged (both registered charities), and their trading and other associated companies merged on the 1st April 2009. Together they have formed the Age UK Group (“we”). Charitable services are offered through Age UK and commercial products are offered by the Charity’s trading companies, which donate their net profits to Age UK (the Charity).
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell Sedan Makes North American Debut at 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan makes its North American debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show today as Honda announced additional details for its most advanced zero-emissions vehicle in the U.S. market. Serving as the next evolution of Honda’s fuel cell technology, the Clarity Fuel Cell leverages two decades of advancement in Honda fuel cell technology, showcasing significant gains in packaging, interior space, efficiency and real-world performance. Additionally, Honda announced that the platform underpinning the Clarity Fuel Cell will also serve as the foundation for a next-generation Honda plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that will launch nationwide by 2018, with more than triple the all-electric range of the Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan.
Honda will begin deliveries of the Clarity Fuel Cell to customers in late 2016 through select fuel cell dealers in select California markets starting in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento. Eventually, Honda will expand the scope of its marketing to additional California markets and other states, including the Northeast as hydrogen refueling networks expand. The Clarity Fuel Cell will be priced competitively with others in the segment and Honda expects its new generation of environmental vehicles, which includes the Clarity Fuel Cell, to serve as a new volume pillar for Honda.
“Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are a zero emissions technology that Honda believes in, and has worked to advance for more than 20 years,” said John Mendel, executive vice president, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Vehicles like the Clarity Fuel Cell are potential game changers because they offer an uncompromising, zero emissions customer experience, with utility, range and refueling times on par with today’s gasoline-powered cars.”
Customers interested in the Clarity Fuel Cell are encouraged to sign up at http://www.HondaCars.com/Honda-FCV where they can receive more information and sign up for the opportunity to become a future Clarity Fuel Cell customer.
Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
Technological innovations to the Clarity Fuel Cell have created a fuel cell stack that is 33 percent more compact than its predecessor with a 60 percent increase in power density compared to the outgoing Honda FCX Clarity. The more compact fuel cell powertrain, comparable in size to a V-6 engine, fits entirely under the hood of the car, allowing for a spacious cabin with seating for five passengers. The new Honda Clarity Fuel Cell will feature a driving range estimated to exceed 300 miles, and an anticipated refueling time of approximately three minutes at a pressure of 70 MPa.
As the next progression in Honda’s dynamic FCV styling, the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell features a low, wide aerodynamic body with clean character lines. The interior strives to achieve a refined and harmonious experience using rich materials and intuitive, streamlined controls. Additional features include the Honda Sensing™ suite of safety and driver assistive technologies, support for Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, LED exterior lighting and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. The Clarity Fuel Cell will be available in black, white and signature red exterior paint schemes.
Honda sees hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as one of the most promising pathways to address climate change by reducing CO2 emissions of transportation. Honda has announced a company-wide goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 50 percent by 2050, and the Clarity Fuel Cell is a one of a series of bold steps towards achieving that goal
Next-Generation Plug-In Hybrid
In addition, the platform underpinning the Clarity Fuel Cell also serves as the foundation for a next-generation PHEV Honda will launch in the U.S. by 2018. This will be a new volume production vehicle in the Honda line up available nationwide. Featuring a second iteration of the two-motor hybrid plug-in system offering significant improvements in battery capacity and power, the next-generation Honda PHEV will offer more than triple the 13-mile all-electric range of the Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan. This range will enable a zero emissions commute for the average American, while increases in power will enable EV operation at highway speeds.
Honda Fuel-Cell Vehicle Leadership
Honda has led the industry for nearly two decades in the development and deployment of fuel-cell technology through extensive real-world testing and customer deployments, including the first government fleet customers and first-ever retail customer leasing program. Since the introduction of its first-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX, in 2002, Honda has made significant technological advancements in fuel-cell vehicle operation in both hot and freezing weather while meeting customer expectations and safety regulations.
Honda has deployed vehicles in the U.S. and Japan, including the FCX Clarity, which was named the 2009 World Green Car. The company has delivered these vehicles to individual retail consumers in the U.S. and collected valuable feedback concerning real-world use of both fuel-cell vehicles and public hydrogen refueling stations.
Honda’s second-generation fuel-cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, launched in July 2008 and was quickly heralded as a technological breakthrough in the areas of design, packaging and efficiency. As the world’s first dedicated platform fuel-cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity was powered by the Honda V-flow fuel cell stack positioned in the center tunnel of the vehicle, with the electric motor located down low in the front of the vehicle, providing performance on par with a gasoline powered sedan, including 240 miles of driving range.
In an effort to speed the advancement of a refueling infrastructure outside of California, in May 2013 American Honda joined the public-private partnership H2USA, which brings together automakers, government agencies, hydrogen suppliers, and the hydrogen and fuel-cell industries to coordinate research and identify cost-effective solutions to deploy infrastructure that can deliver affordable, clean hydrogen fuel in the United States. Additionally, in an effort to support the wider introduction of fuel-cell vehicles, Honda in 2014 pledged $13.8 million in financial support to FirstElement Fuel to build additional hydrogen refueling stations throughout the state of California.
In June 2013, Honda entered into a long-term collaborative agreement with General Motors to co-develop the next-generation of fuel-cell systems and hydrogen storage technologies, aiming for the 2020 timeframe. The collaboration expects to succeed by sharing technological expertise, economies of scale and other benefits.
Honda Fuel-Cell Vehicle Firsts
The original FCX became the first EPA- and CARB-certified fuel-cell vehicle in July 2002. The FCX also was the world’s first production fuel-cell vehicle, introduced to the U.S. and Japan in December 2002.
Additional Honda fuel cell technology firsts include:
- The first fuel-cell vehicle to start and operate in sub-freezing temperatures (2003)
- The first fuel-cell vehicle leased to an individual customer (July 2005).
- The first manufacturer to build and produce a dedicated fuel-cell vehicle (FCX Clarity) on a production line specifically made for fuel-cell vehicles (2008).
- The first manufacturer to create a fuel-cell vehicle dealer network (2008).
Honda Environmental Leadership
Based on its vision of “Blue Skies for our Children,” Honda is taking a comprehensive approach to reducing the environmental impact of its products, advancing fuel efficiency, low emissions and fun-to-drive performance with new powertrain technologies, including more fuel-efficient engines and transmissions and advanced electromotive technologies. Honda will offer several next-generation, advanced powertrain vehicles, including the launch of the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan in 2016, and an all-new Honda plug-in hybrid model by 2018. Honda will also expand the use of its advanced two- and three-motor hybrid systems in the years to come. Together, these vehicles will offer significant sales volume, enabling Honda to bring ultra-low carbon transportation to consumers in the U.S.
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Sawgrass Mills Announces Extended Holiday Schedule, Kicking-Off With 27 Continuous Hours Of Shopping
Black Friday deals begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26
SUNRISE, Florida, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Featuring the best savings of the year, Sawgrass Mills announces its extended holiday hours beginning with Black Friday, which will include 27 straight hours of shopping starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26. In addition to offering more than 350 retail outlets and stores, Sawgrass Mills is home to more than 70 outlets found nowhere else in South Florida, translating to unmatched variety combined with tremendous savings.
This holiday season shoppers will find many new stores at Sawgrass Mills including the debut of several retailers at The Colonnade Outlets. Alexis Bittar, CH Carolina Herrera, Helmut Lang, John Varvatos Outlet, Marc Jacobs, Rag & Bone, Ted Baker London, Tod’s and Vince will all make their debut this November and December. The stores join other newcomers to the center this year such as 7 For All Mankind, Brunello Cucinelli, La Perla, Montblanc, The Limited Outlet, The Webster and Zadig & Voltaire.
“Holiday season means deal season. Sawgrass Mills’ unrivaled collection of retailers make the center the top destination for shoppers looking for the perfect gift for any budget,” said Joellyn Fellmeth, regional vice president of marketing at Sawgrass Mills. “Designer fashion to electronics, housewares to hot toys, Sawgrass Mills is true one-stop shopping.”
Helping make holiday shopping as convenient as possible, Sawgrass Mills offers services including: SHOP N DROP bag storage; free Wi-Fi; multilingual ambassadors to provide assistance and elevate the shopping experience; currency exchange booths; wheelchair and smartecarte® rentals; and a Circle Bus to help shoppers get around the center easily while saving time.
Official Sawgrass Mills Holiday Hours (non-specified dates will be regular mall hours)
- Nov. 26/27: Open at 6 p.m. on Nov. 26, remaining open until 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 27
- Dec. 17-18: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Dec. 19: 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Dec. 20-23: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Dec. 24: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Dec. 25: Closed
- Dec. 26: 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
- Dec. 31: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Jan. 1: 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Home to a coveted mix of more than 350 name-brand outlet and off-price retail stores, Sawgrass Mills is the ideal Black Friday destination for shoppers from near and far. Top Sawgrass Mills retailers include electronic superstore, BrandsMart USA, Super Target, Calvin Klein, Columbia Sportswear Outlet, DKNY Company Store, Forever 21, J. Crew Factory, Janie and Jack Outlet, Michael Kors Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Old Navy Outlet, Under Armour Factory House, Steve Madden and more.
Brand-savvy shoppers can also take advantage of Sawgrass Mills’ impressive mix of 70 market-exclusive retailers. Name brand stores that can’t be found anywhere else in the South Florida area include AllSaints, Diesel, The North Face Outlet, Tory Burch, Prada, GUCCI and Jimmy Choo.
For more information or to find details about special Black Friday discounts and promotions, call Sawgrass Mills at 954-846-2350 or visit www.sawgrassmills.com. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SawgrassMills, and follow us on Twitter @ShopSawgrass and Instagram @ShopSawgrass.
About Sawgrass Mills
Sawgrass Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in the United States, provides the ultimate shopping experience with more than 350 name-brand outlet and off-price retail stores, two major food courts, nine full-service restaurants – including Grand Lux Cafe, Rainforest Cafe, P.F Chang’s China Bistro and Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar – and top entertainment such as GAMEROOM and Sawgrass 23 Stadium & IMAX.
Sawgrass Mills is located at 12801 West Sunrise Blvd in Sunrise, FL at the crossroads of West Sunrise Boulevard and Flamingo Road, just 15 minutes from Fort Lauderdale and approximately 35 minutes from Miami and Palm Beach. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Restaurants, movie theaters and bars enjoy later hours.
About The Mills
The Mills®, a part of Simon, offers a unique brand of shopping with a mix of popular name brand outlets, value retailers and full-price stores, plus family-oriented dining and entertainment concepts. The Mills are well-located in major metropolitan markets and many are recognized as leading tourism destinations. Notable properties include Arundel Mills (Baltimore), Gurnee Mills (Chicago), Grapevine Mills (Dallas), Ontario Mills (Los Angeles), Opry Mills (Nashville), Potomac Mills (Washington, DC) and Sawgrass Mills (Ft. Lauderdale/Miami).
Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and a S&P100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. For more information, visit www.simon.com.