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If you were called on a cellular telephone by or on behalf of Asset Acceptance, LLC, you may be entitled to receive a payment or debt forgiveness, and your rights may be affected by this class action settlement.

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If you were called on a cellular telephone by or on behalf of Asset Acceptance, LLC, you may be entitled to receive a payment or debt forgiveness, and your rights may be affected by this class action settlement.


COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Kazerouni Law Group, APC, Hyde & Swigart and The Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman regarding Fox v. Asset Acceptance, LLC.

A Settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging that Asset Acceptance, LLC (“Asset” or “Defendant”) violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), by calling, or allowing other companies to call on its behalf, cell phone numbers between April 17, 2009 and September 4, 2014, using a dialer without prior express consent. The Court did not decide in favor of Plaintiff or Asset. Asset denies any violation or liability. To settle the case, Asset will provide a Common Fund totaling $1,000,000.00 composed of an $800,000.00 Debt Forgiveness Component and a $200,000.00 Cash Component.

The case is known as Fox v. Asset Acceptance, LLC, Case No. 14-CV-00734-GW-FFM (C.D. Cal.) (“Action”). The “Class” includes all persons whose cellular telephone numbers were called using a dialer by Asset, or someone acting on behalf of Asset, without consent, during the period from April 17, 2009 through September 4, 2014.

Subject to final Court approval, each Class Member who submits a valid Claim Form will be entitled to recover from the Common Fund. A Class Member’s recovery depends on how much, if any, the Class Member owes Asset. If the Class Member owes Asset no money, then that individual is entitled to a pro rata share of the $200,000 Cash Component of the Common Fund, up to $1,500. Payment amounts under the Cash Component will vary based on the total number of valid Claim Forms received from Class Members who owe no money to Asset, and after deducting the incentive award of up to $2,500 that will be paid to the Class Representative. However, if the Class Member owes Asset any amount of money, then that individual shall be entitled to a one-time forgiveness of the money owed to Asset on a pro rata basis from the Debt Component of the Common Fund up to the amount that Authorized Claimant is identified as owing to Asset Acceptance in Asset Acceptance’s records, but in no event more than $1,500. It is not known how many Class Members exist, but over 387,000 potential Class Members are expected to be notified of the settlement by mail.

To make a claim or find out more about this settlement, please visit the settlement website at www.FoxTCPASettlement.com, or call 1-844-271-4787. On the settlement website, you may submit a claim online or download and print a Claim Form that you can mail in. Claim Forms must be submitted by December 28, 2015. You may also check the settlement website to determine what amount of money, if any, you are alleged to owe to Asset, and learn about the procedure to dispute the amount or existence of the alleged debt for purposes of this settlement only.

If you do not want to be a part of the Settlement, you must exclude yourself no later than December 28, 2015 by following the procedure outlined in Class Notice which is available on the settlement website. Unless you exclude yourself, you will be bound by any final judgment in the action, including the release of Asset and others from any claims arising out of or related to this Settlement. If you want to object to the Settlement, you must mail an objection postmarked no later than December 28, 2015 by following the procedure outlined in the Class Notice. At your own expense, you may have your own lawyer appear in Court for you if you like. If you hire your own lawyer, that lawyer must submit a Notice of Intention to Appear by following the procedures outlined in the Class Notice.

The Court has scheduled a Fairness Hearing for February 18, 2016, at 8:30 a.m., in Courtroom 10 of the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 92012 to decide: (1) whether to approve the Settlement; (2) Class Counsel’s request for attorneys’ fees and litigation costs of up to $262,500.00 to be paid by Asset separately of the Common Fund; and (3) a $2,500 payment to the Class Representative (Ann Fox) to be paid from the Cash Component of the Common Fund. Upon final approval, the action will be dismissed with prejudice and the Class Members who do not request exclusion will have released Asset and related entities as detailed in the Settlement Agreement (available at www.FoxTCPASettlement.com).

 


Seaborne Airlines Announces Restart of Service to Dominica

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Seaborne Airlines has announced it is restarting normal operations to the Island of Dominica effective Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015. This will include resumption of the American Airlines code-shared connecting service from San Juan's Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Douglas Charles International Airport in Dominica, on a daily basis, as well as interline connecting service to JetBlue, Delta and United Airlines, also through San Juan.

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Schedule:

Dep. Airport

Arr. Airport

Dep. Time

Arr. Time

Day of Week

San Juan (SJU)

Dominica (DOM)

3:25 PM

5:35 PM

Daily

Dominica (DOM)

San Juan (SJU)

7:00 AM

8:45 AM

Daily

In the wake of Tropical Storm Erika, all passenger flights to Dominica were cancelled due to weather-related damage at Douglas Charles International Airport. Seaborne operated 92 relief flights from August 23 to September 22, 2015 into and out of the region, to include 76 flights into and out of Guadeloupe (PTP) and 18 non-passenger flights into and out of Dominica's Canefield Airport (DCF) and Douglas Charles International Airport (DOM) in conjunction with Ross University. Many hundreds of medical students, faculty and relief workers were transported during this time, allowing students to start their studies and aiding recovery efforts. During this period, Seaborne Airlines also transported water and other needed relief items to assist with the recovery effort.

Gary Foss, President and CEO of
Seaborne Airlines said, "We want to thank Ross University for their massive efforts to move students, faculty and relief workers into and out of the country as well as providing additional ferry service from Guadeloupe to Dominica during this challenging time." "We also would like to recognize and thank The Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority, for their round-the-clock work to restore the airport's infrastructure, allowing the country to be re-linked to the global transportation grid. Their efforts have been nothing less than heroic."

Seaborne Airlines, will continue to support the island's recovery efforts. As previously announced, Seaborne will be accepting items such as over-the-counter medical supplies, non-perishable goods, men's and/or women's underwear, bedding supplies, towels, and toiletries. These items can be delivered to Seaborne
Airlines San Juan counter at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport or at Seaborne Headquarters in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Please visit our website at www.seaborneairlines.com or contact our reservations number 787-946-7800 for further information.

About Seaborne Airlines

Seaborne Airlines has been operating in the Caribbean for over 23 years, carrying approximately 3 million customers safely. With over 1,500 monthly departures to 17 airports, Seaborne serves San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport, St. Thomas airport and Seaplane base,

St. Croix airport and Seaplane Base, Anguilla, Antigua, Tortola, Dominica, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint Martin, St. Kitts, Nevis, La Romana, Punta Cana and Santo Domingo. All Flights operate with two pilots and two engines under
Federal Air Regulations Part 121, the strictest code of the US Federal Air Regulation governing air travel.

RT – #1 Among Non-Anglo-Saxon TV News Channels According To comScore

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MOSCOW, Sept. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — RT is now the world leader among non-Anglo-Saxon international TV news channels*, and ahead of many international news outlets, including Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle and Voice of America in terms of worldwide PC audience. RT’s total monthly online audience has exceeded 32 million unique users, according to comScore study of RT’s consumption via PCs, mobile devices and YouTube worldwide.**

According to comScore, a global media measurement and analytics company, the aggregate number of unique users for all of RT’s websites and YouTube accounts exceeded 32 million people in May 2015. RT is now the world’s number one non-Anglo-Saxon international television news channel in terms of online desktop audience, ahead of such major international news media organizations as Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle, Voice of America, Euronews, France 24 and Japan’s NHK.

comScore, which measures online traffic from PCs and mobile devices across multiple online platforms, has assessed the audience of RT’s websites and YouTube accounts in English, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, French and German. comScore results show that RT’s Spanish website, http://actualidad.rt.com/, is ahead of the Spanish versions of CNN and BBC, while RT’s Arabic website, http://arabic.rt.com/, is ahead of the Arabic sites of Sky News, BBC and CNN.

RT’s online content is also popular in the network’s key markets. In the US, RT is ahead of Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle and Sky News, and in Britain it has surpassed Fox News, Al Jazeera, Euronews and Voice of America. Both US and UK markets also show a high ratio of mobile consumption of RT content – in the US 48% of RT’s online traffic comes from mobile devices, while in the UK this indicator jumps to 56%.

“comScore data demonstrates just how significantly RT has grown in the 10 years since the launch of our first channel,” commented RT’s editor in chief Margarita Simonyan. “By skillfully leveraging digital platforms – mobile and otherwise – RT has gained significant market share all around the globe, successfully competing with established players and often outpacing them. And embracing fresh perspectives on current events and stories ignored by other outlets has defined and differentiated RT in the already crowded marketplace, firmly establishing it as the world leader among non-Anglo-Saxon TV news channels online.”

*According to RT’s custom-defined ranking based on comScore MMX data, 15+, worldwide, PC only, Total Unique Visitors, May 2015
** comScore study GDAN, 15+, worldwide, PC+mobile+Youtube, May 2015.

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, comScore, Inc. is a global media measurement and analytics company that makes audiences and advertising more valuable. comScore helps media buyers and sellers understand and make decisions based on how consumers use different media, such as TV, video, mobile, desktop and more. Through its products and partnerships, comScore helps its more than 2,500 clients understand their audiences, know if their advertising is working, and access data where they want and need it. Please visit www.comscore.com to learn more.

RT is a global news network that broadcasts 24/7 in English, Arabic and Spanish from its studios in Moscow, Washington, DC, and London. It is available to 700 million viewers worldwide. RT is the most watched TV news network on YouTube with more than 2 billion views. RT is the winner of the Monte Carlo TV Festival Awards for best 24-hr broadcast, and the only Russian TV channel to garner three nominations for the prestigious International Emmy Award for News.

For further information please contact
Anna Belkina at [email protected]
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U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Hispanic Heritage Month 2015

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. Congress expanded the observance in 1989 to a monthlong celebration (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) of the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

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Sept. 15 is the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.

Population

55 million
The Hispanic population of the United States as of July 1, 2014, making people of Hispanic origin the nation’s largest ethnic or racial minority. Hispanics constituted 17 percent of the nation’s total population.
Source: 2014 Population Estimates
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2014/PEPASR6H?slice=hisp~hisp!year~est72014

1.15 million
Number of Hispanics added to the nation’s population between July 1, 2013, and July 1, 2014. This number is close to half of the approximately 2.36 million people added to the nation’s population during this period.
Source: 2014 Population Estimates
National Characteristics: Population by Sex, Race, and Hispanic origin
http://www.census.gov/popest/data/national/asrh/2014/index.html, See first bullet under “Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin”

2.1%
Percentage increase in the Hispanic population between 2013 and 2014.
Source: 2014 Population Estimates
National Characteristics: Population by Sex, Race, and Hispanic origin
http://www.census.gov/popest/data/national/asrh/2014/index.html, See first bullet under “Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin”

119 million
The projected Hispanic population of the United States in 2060. According to this projection, the Hispanic population will constitute 28.6 percent of the nation’s population by that date.
Source: Population Projections http://www.census.gov/population/projections/data/national/2014/summarytables.html, Table 10

64%
The percentage of those of Hispanic origin in the United States who were of Mexican background in 2013. Another 9.5 percent were of Puerto Rican background, 3.7 percent Cuban, 3.7 percent Salvadoran, 3.3 percent Dominican and 2.4 percent Guatemalan. The remainder was of some other Central American, South American or other Hispanic or Latino origin.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey, Table B03001
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/13_1YR/B03001

States and Counties

10.4 million
The estimated population for those of Hispanic origin in Texas as of July 1, 2014.
Source: 2014 Population Estimates
State Characteristics: Population by Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2014/PEPASR6H?slice=GEO~0400000US12!hisp~hisp!year~est72014

8
The number of states with a population of 1 million or more Hispanic residents in 2014 — Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas.
Source: 2014 Population Estimates
State Characteristics: Population by Race and Hispanic Origin
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2014/PEPASR6H?slice=GEO~0100000US!hisp~hisp!year~est72014

55%
The percentage of all the Hispanic population that lived in California, Florida and Texas as of July 1, 2014.
Source: 2014 Population Estimates
State Characteristics: Population by Race and Hispanic Origin
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2014/PEPASR6H?slice=GEO~0100000US!hisp~hisp!year~est72014

15 million
The Hispanic population of California. This is the largest Hispanic population of any state.
Source: 2014 Population Estimates
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/PEP/2014/PEPASR6H?slice=GEO~0400000US06!hisp~hisp!year~est72014

4.9 million
Los Angeles County had the largest Hispanic population of any county in 2014.
Source: 2014 Population Estimates
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2015/cb15-113.html

45,000
Harris County in Texas had the largest numeric increase of Hispanics from 2013 to 2014.
Source: 2014 Population Estimates
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2014/cb14-118.html

Families and Children

12.2 million
The number of Hispanic family households in the United States in 2014.
Source: Families and Living Arrangements: Table F1, by Race and Hispanic Origin
http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/files/cps2014/tabF1-hisp.xls
http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/data/cps2014F.html

61.6%
The percentage of Hispanic family households that were married-couple households in 2014. For the total population in the U.S., it was 73.3 percent.
Source: Families and Living Arrangements, Table F1
http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/files/cps2014/tabF1-hisp.xls
http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/data/cps2014F.html

56.7%
The percentage of Hispanic married-couple households that had children younger than 18 present in 2014, whereas for the nation it was 40.1 percent.
Source: Families and Living Arrangements, Table F1
http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/files/cps2014/tabF1-hisp.xls
http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/data/cps2014F.html


64.9%
Percentage of Hispanic children living with two parents in 2014, whereas nationwide it was 68.7 percent.
Source: Families and Living Arrangements, Table C9
http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/files/cps2014/tabC9-hispanic.xls
http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/data/cps2014C.html

46.0%
Percentage of Hispanic married couples with children under 18 where both spouses were employed in 2014, whereas nationwide it was 59.7 percent.
Source: Families and Living Arrangements: Table FG-1
http://www.census.gov/hhes/families/data/cps2014FG.html

Spanish Language

38.4 million
The number of U.S. residents 5 and older who spoke Spanish at home in 2013. This is a 120 percent increase since 1990 when it was 17.3 million. Those who hablan español en casa constituted 13.0 percent of U.S. residents 5 and older. More than half (58 percent) of these Spanish speakers spoke English “very well.”

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey, Table DP02 http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/13_1YR/DP02 and Language Use in the United States: 2012 http://www.census.gov/prod/2013pubs/acs-22.pdf

73.3%
Percentage of Hispanics 5 and older who spoke Spanish at home in 2013.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey, Table B16006 http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_13_1YR_B16006&prodType=table

Income, Poverty and Health Insurance

$40,963
The median income of Hispanic households in 2013.
Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2013, Table A
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2014/cb14-169.html

23.5%
The poverty rate among Hispanics in 2013.
Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2013, Table B
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2014/cb14-169.html

24.3%
The percentage of Hispanics who lacked health insurance in 2013.
Source: Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2013
http://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2014/cb14-169.html

Education

64.7%
The percentage of Hispanics 25 and older that had at least a high school education in 2013.
Source: American Community Survey: 2013 Selected Population Profile in the United States, Hispanic or Latino, Table S0201 http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/13_1YR/S0201//popgroup~400

14.0%
The percentage of the Hispanic population 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2013.
Source: American Community Survey: 2013 Selected Population Profile in the United States, Hispanic or Latino, Table S0201 http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/13_1YR/S0201//popgroup~400

4.2 million
The number of Hispanics 25 and older who had at least a bachelor’s degree in 2013.
Source: American Community Survey: 2013, Table B15002I
http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_13_1YR_B15002I&prodType=table

1.3 million
Number of Hispanics 25 and older with advanced degrees in 2013 (e.g., master’s, professional, doctorate).
Source: American Community Survey: 2013, Table B15002I
http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=ACS_13_1YR_B15002I&prodType=table

16.5%
Percentage of students (both undergraduate and graduate) enrolled in college in 2013 who were Hispanic.
Source: School Enrollment Data Current Population Survey: October 2013, Table1
http://www.census.gov/hhes/school/data/cps/2013/tables.html

23.5%
Percentage of elementary and high school students that were Hispanic in 2013.
Source: School Enrollment Data Current Population Survey: October 2013, Table 1
http://www.census.gov/hhes/school/data/cps/2013/tables.html

Foreign-Born

35.2%
Percentage of the Hispanic population that was foreign-born in 2013.
Source: American Community Survey: 2013 Selected Population Profile in the United States, Hispanic or Latino, Table S0201 http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/13_1YR/S0201//popgroup~400

64.3%
Percentage of the 10.3 million noncitizens under the age of 35 who were born in Latin America and the Caribbean and are living in the United States in 2010-2012.
Source: American Community Survey Brief – Noncitizens Under Age 35: 2010-2012 http://www.census.gov/prod/2014pubs/acsbr12-06.pdf

Jobs

67.0%
Percentage of Hispanics or Latinos 16 and older who were in the civilian labor force in 2013.
Source: American Community Survey: 2013 Selected Population Profile in the United States, Hispanic or Latino, Table S0201 http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/13_1YR/S0201//popgroup~400

19.6%
The percentage of civilian employed Hispanics or Latinos 16 and older who worked in management, business, science and arts occupations in 2013.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey, Table C24010I
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/13_1YR/C24010I

Voting

8.4%
The percentage of voters in the 2012 presidential election who were Hispanic. Hispanics comprised 4.7 percent of voters in 1996.
Source: The Diversifying Electorate − Voting Rates by Race and Hispanic Origin in 2012 (and Other Recent Elections), Table 3
https://www.census.gov/prod/2013pubs/p20-568.pdf

7.3%
The percentage of voters in the 2014 congressional election who were Hispanic.
Source: Who Votes? Congressional Elections and the American Electorate: 1978-2014: Figure 5 https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2015/demo/p20-577.pdf

Serving our Country

1.2 million
The number of Hispanics or Latinos 18 and older who are veterans of the U.S. armed forces.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 American Community Survey, Table B21001I
http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/13_1YR/B21001I

The following is a list of observances typically covered by the Census Bureau’s Facts for Features series:

African-American History Month (February)
Super Bowl
Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14)
Women’s History Month (March)
Irish-American Heritage Month (March)/
     St. Patrick’s Day (March 17)
Earth Day (April 22)
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May)
Older Americans Month (May)
Mother’s Day
Hurricane Season Begins (June 1)
Father’s Day

The Fourth of July (July 4)
Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act (July 26)
Back to School (August)
Labor Day
Grandparents Day
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15)
Unmarried and Single Americans Week
Halloween (Oct. 31)
American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month (November)
Veterans Day (Nov. 11)
Thanksgiving Day
The Holiday Season (December)

Editor’s note: The preceding data were collected from a variety of sources and may be subject to sampling variability and other sources of error. Facts for Features are customarily released about two months before an observance in order to accommodate magazine production timelines. Questions or comments should be directed to the Census Bureau’s Public Information Office.

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FIBRA Prologis to Host Third Quarter 2015 Earnings Conference Call Oct. 23

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MEXICO CITY, Sept. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, will host a webcast and conference call with senior management to discuss third quarter results, current market conditions and future outlook on Friday, Oct. 23, at 12:00 p.m. CT/1:00 p.m. ET.

To access a live broadcast of the call, dial +1 877 256 7020 (toll-free from the United States and Canada) or +1 973 409 9692 from all other countries and enter conference code 43768486. A live webcast can be accessed at www.fibraprologis.com in the Investor Relations section Oct 23.

A telephonic replay will be available Oct 23–Nov 6 at +1 855 859 2056 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 404 537 3406 from all other countries using conference code 43768486. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of June 30, 2015, FIBRA Prologis comprised 185 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 31.6 million square feet (2.9 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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Nathan Pacheco Has Been Confirmed To Perform In Miami At The Adrian Arsht Center On October 16

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MIAMI, Sept. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Nathan Pacheco is confirmed to perform in the city of Miami at the Adrienne Arsht Center on October 16th.

Nathan Pacheco, American-Brazilian classically trained tenor born in the United States with a passion for music. In addition to being a television and recording artist, Nathan completed his debut solo tour in 2013. He has been featured globally in live performances, including touring the United States, Canada, and Mexico with Yanni; performing with Latin singing sensation Olga Tañon; touring England, Scotland, and Wales with Katherine Jenkins and the National Symphony Orchestra; performing for Prince Charles in conjunction with the British Forces Foundation and the USO; and performing with the San Diego Symphony. PBS also aired the special “Introducing Nathan Pacheco” and “Christmas with Nathan Pacheco“. He has been featured on multiple Yanni recordings, including the latest album Inspirato, where Nathan was featured alongside Plácido Domingo, Renée Fleming, and other opera stars.

Both his albums registered as top ordered classical/crossover on iTunes and Amazon. Pacheco’s music will thrill and fill the hearts of music lovers alike.

For interviews contact
Dream Team Agency at [email protected], 786-683-6749

Latest Local Health Insurance Statistics Available through Census Bureau’s American Community Survey

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Between 2013 and 2014, the majority of metropolitan areas saw an increase in the percentage of people covered by health insurance, according to statistics released today from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, the nation’s most comprehensive information source on American households. The 2014 American Community Survey provides statistics on over 40 social, economic and housing topics for U.S. communities with populations of 65,000 or more.

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Between 2013 and 2014, all 50 states and the District of Columbia saw an increase in the percentage of people covered by health insurance.

“American Community Survey statistics inform us of how communities evolve and change, allowing us to see the effects of everything from natural disasters to new laws and policies,” Census Bureau Director John H. Thompson said. “Each new year of statistics provides fresh information for the public to use and compare with the year before, helping to tell America’s story and that of communities from Boston to Honolulu and everywhere in between.”

The percentage of people with private health insurance increased in 18 of the 25 largest metropolitan areas between 2013 and 2014. The Miami metro area, which had one of the lowest rates of private health insurance, had one of the largest percentage point increases from 50.5 percent in 2013 to 54.7 percent in 2014. On the other hand, the Boston metro area, which had one of the highest rates, saw a 1.1 percentage point decrease from 76.7 percent in 2013 to 75.6 percent.

Between 2013 and 2014, 22 of the 25 largest metro areas saw an increase in the percentage of people covered by public health insurance. The largest change was in the Portland, Ore., metro area with a 5.6 percentage point increase from 27.1 percent in 2013 to 32.7 percent in 2014.

Below are highlights of the local-level health insurance, income and poverty statistics that complement the national-level statistics released Wednesday from the Current Population Survey. For more information on the topics included in the American Community Survey, ranging from educational attainment to computer use to commuting, please visit census.gov.

Health Insurance

  • The percentage of people with private health insurance coverage increased in 36 states. One state, Massachusetts, saw a decrease.
  • The percentage of people covered by public health insurance increased in 36 states. The remaining 14 states did not see a statistically significant increase or decrease.
  • Puerto Rico saw no statistically significant change in the percentage of people covered by health insurance between 2013 and 2014. However, the commonwealth did see a decrease in the percentage covered by private health insurance and an increase in the percentage covered by public health insurance.
  • The percentage of people covered by direct-purchase health insurance, a subtype of private coverage, increased in 21 of the 25 largest metropolitan areas. The Miami metro area had the largest increase, going from 11.5 percent in 2013 to 15.0 percent in 2014.
  • The percentage of people covered by employer-provided health insurance, a subtype of private coverage, increased in six and decreased in three of the 25 largest metro areas; the remaining areas saw no significant change.
  • The percentage of people covered by Medicare, a subtype of public coverage, increased in 21 of the 25 largest metro areas between 2013 and 2014. The number and percentage of people 65 and over increased in all 25 largest metro areas over this period.
  • The percentage of people covered by Medicaid, a subtype of public coverage, increased in 19 of the 25 largest metro areas. The Portland, Ore., metro area had the largest increase, going from 14.3 percent in 2013 to 19.8 percent in 2014.

Income

  • For 2014, median household incomes were lower than the U.S. median ($53,657) in 28 states and higher in 18 states and the District of Columbia. Rhode Island, Vermont, Iowa and Pennsylvania median household incomes did not have a statistically significant difference from the U.S. as a whole.
  • Maryland, at $73,971, had the nation’s highest median household income in 2014. New Jersey ($71,919), the District of Columbia ($71,648) and Alaska ($71,583) followed, however, these figures were not statistically different from one another. Mississippi had the lowest median household income at $39,680.

Income Inequality

  • Seven states and the District of Columbia had Gini indexes higher than the U.S. index of 0.480. The Gini index is a standard economic measure of income inequality. A score of 0.0 is perfect equality in income distribution. A score of 1.0 indicates total inequality where one household has all of the income.
  • The highest Gini index was in the District of Columbia at 0.522.
  • Thirty-eight states had lower Gini indexes than the U.S. index of 0.480. Alaska’s 0.418 was among the lowest.
  • The Gini index of Idaho and Minnesota increased from 2013 to 2014. Six states decreased: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska and Nevada. All other states saw no significant change.

Poverty

  • Thirty-six states and the District of Columbia experienced no statistical change in either the number or the percentage of people in poverty between 2013 and 2014.
  • Twelve states — Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas, Utah and Washington — saw a decline in the percentage of people in poverty between 2013 and 2014.
  • One state — Alaska — saw an increase in both the number and percentage of people in poverty between 2013 and 2014. Alaska’s poverty rate increased 1.9 percentage points, from 9.3 percent in 2013 to 11.2 percent in 2014. Tennessee saw an increase in the number of people in poverty, but the change in the poverty rate was not statistically significant.
  • Mississippi (21.5 percent) and New Mexico (21.3 percent) had among the highest poverty rates in 2014. Between 2013 and 2014, New Mexico’s change in poverty rate was not statistically significant while Mississippi’s poverty rate declined 2.5 percentage points — that was among the largest percentage-point declines of any state. The poverty rates of Mississippi and New Mexico were not statistically different from each other.

Also Released Today from the American Community Survey:

Additional American Community Survey Results

The 2010-2014 American Community Survey five-year statistics, available for all geographic areas regardless of population size, down to the block group level, will be released on Dec. 10.

About the American Community Survey

The American Community Survey provides a wide range of important statistics about all communities in the country. The American Community Survey gives communities the current information they need to plan investments and services. Retailers, homebuilders, fire departments, and town and city planners are among the many private- and public-sector decision makers who count on these annual results. Visit the Stats in Action page to see some examples.

These statistics would not be possible without the participation of the randomly selected households throughout the country in the survey.

Note: Statistics from sample surveys are subject to sampling and nonsampling error. All comparisons made in the reports have been tested and found to be statistically significant at the 90 percent confidence level, unless otherwise noted. Please consult the tables for specific margins of error. For more information, go to http://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/technical-documentation/code-lists.html. 

Changes in survey design from year to year can affect results. See http://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/news/data-releases/2014.html for more information on changes affecting the 2014 statistics. See https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance/comparing-acs-data.html for guidance on comparing 2014 American Community Survey statistics with previous years and the 2010 Census.

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Preliminary Data on Workplace Fatalities in California Reflect Downward Trend

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OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) today posted preliminary workplace fatality statistics for California in 2014. The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) data reflect a total of 334 fatal work injuries statewide in 2014, a decrease of 16% from the 396 workplace deaths reflected in the final 2013 data. Deaths for Hispanic or Latino workers also decreased 35% from 194 in 2013 to 127 in 2014. Preliminary data for the United States show an increase of 2% from 4,585 in 2013 to 4,769 in 2014.

“The downward trend in workplace fatalities for Latinos and all workers in California is encouraging,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. “It is our hope that this trend continues, and that employers continue to provide their workers the training, equipment and safety measures to protect all workers in our state.”

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Key findings of the preliminary 2014 CFOI in California:

  • The total number of workplace fatalities are the lowest reported since 2010, and remain below the pre-2008 recession average.
  • Over one third (35%) of all California workplace deaths identified in 2014 occurred in transportation incidents. Traffic accidents that occur on public roads are under the jurisdiction of the California Highway Patrol.
  • One in five (22%) of all California workplace deaths identified in 2014 were attributed to violent acts and 21% due to trips, slips and falls.
  • Fatal workplace injuries among Latino workers represent 38% of all cases identified in 2014, compared to 49% counted in final data the year before.

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In April, DIR published a report examining fatal occupational injury trends among Latinos from 2009 – 2013. The report made recommendations for specialized, language-appropriate training for workers prior to performing hazardous work.

“These preliminary statistics on California workplace fatalities provide us with valuable information to protect workers. With evidence and data, we continually refine and strengthen workplace safety and health regulations, training materials, and outreach and education efforts for employers and workers,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. Cal/OSHA is a division in DIR.

Tables and charts reflecting preliminary data for 2014 (and prior years’ final data) for California are posted online. Preliminary numbers for 2014 reflect available statistics at time of this publication. Changes and additions to the preliminary 2014 California CFOI counts are expected and could result from the identification of new cases and the revision of existing cases based on source documents received after the release of preliminary results. Final 2014 CFOI data will be released in the late spring of 2016.

The Census is conducted annually by DIR in conjunction with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. CFOI produces comprehensive, accurate and timely counts of fatal work injuries. This Federal-State cooperative program was implemented in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in 1992.

DIR protects and improves the health, safety and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. Its Division of Occupational Safety and Health, commonly known as Cal/OSHA, helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA does not have authority when injuries occur on public roadways. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

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Southwest Airlines Honors Hispanic Heritage Month

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DALLAS, Sept. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and continues its proud tradition of sponsoring nonprofit organizations dedicated to making a positive difference in the Latino community. 

“Our Employees and Customers are from diverse cultures and backgrounds,” said Ellen Torbert, Southwest Airlines’ Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion. “Southwest is enriched because we value the unique perspectives of our Employees and Customers, and we’re proud to continue to be a champion of the Latino community.” 

To learn more about Southwest Airlines’ commitment to the Hispanic community, please visit Southwest.com/vamonos.

Southwest Airlines celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month throughout the year:

January-December | Smithsonian Institute Latino Center, Young Ambassadors Program and Hispanic Heritage Month Family Day, Washington, D.C.
The Smithsonian Latino Center was created in 1997 to promote Latino presence within the Smithsonian. The Center works collaboratively with the Institution’s museums and research centers, ensuring that the contributions of the Latino community in the arts, history, national culture, and scientific achievement are explored, presented, celebrated, and preserved.

February-November | Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), Congressional Internship Program, Washington, D.C.
Southwest Airlines was the official airline for the CHCI Internship Program, which brought 78 interns from across the nation to Washington, D.C., for an eight or 12-week internship on Capitol Hill.

March | Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE), HOPE Youth Leadership Program, Los Angeles
Southwest Airlines sponsored the HOPE Youth Leadership Program, a program dedicated to serving 300 low-income, first generation, high school-age Latinas for a self-sufficient future that will allow for economic and political parity through a college education.

March | MANA de San Diego, Hermanitas Mentorship Program’s Avanzamos Conference, San Diego
Southwest Airlines helped MANA de San Diego congregate more than 60 7th-12th grade Latinas to explore STEM workshops including bioengineering, planetary science, and chemistry.

March | TELACU Education Foundation, College Success Program Leadership Retreat, Lake Arrowhead, CA
This life-changing retreat enhances first-generation Latino students’ team building and communication skills; promotes bonding with their peers and community engagement; and develops their self-respect, self-esteem, self-discovery, and confidence in a way that cannot be achieved through classroom-style workshops or sessions.

March-November | Latino Leaders Network, Latino Leaders Luncheon Series, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.
The Latino Leaders Luncheon Series consists of quarterly events that provide a platform for prominent Latino leaders to share their personal stories of overcoming obstacles to achieve success.

April | Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) Annual Membership Meeting: Art, Identity, and the Changing Narrative about Latinos, San Francisco
Southwest Airlines sponsored HIP’s mission to strengthen Latino communities by increasing resources for the Latino and Latin American civil sector; increasing Latino participation and leadership throughout the field of philanthropy; and fostering policy change to enhance equity and inclusiveness.

April | Valle del Sol, Golf Fore Kids, Phoenix
Southwest Airlines is the official airline of Valle del Sol. The organization inspires positive change by investing in health and human services to strengthen families with tools and skills for self-sufficiency and by building the next generation of Latino and diverse leaders.

April | Conexion Americas, A Cup of Coffee for Conexion Americas, Nashville
Southwest Airlines sponsored A Cup of Coffee for Conexion Americas, or el cafecito, Conexion Americas’ annual fundraising breakfast, which showcases program participants and their successes.

April | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, Comida, Kansas City
Southwest Airlines was a sponsor of Comida, the 2nd Annual Latin Culinary Arts Experience. Proceeds benefitted the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City and the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative.

April | South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC), Education Enhancement Program, Miami
SFLHCC promotes the continued growth and development of the Hispanic business community and serves as a resource center and forum to advocate for Hispanic and minority-owned businesses.  Southwest is the exclusive sponsor of the SFLHCC Education Program.

April-November |The Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund (MALDEF), 2015 National Awards Galas, Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Antonio, and Los Angeles
Southwest Airlines is the official national airline sponsor of MALDEF’s 2015 National Awards Galas, where MALDEF honors individuals whose work has been instrumental in addressing the issues and meeting the needs of the Latino community in the United States. 

May | Mi Casa Resource Center, Women’s Empowerment Luncheon, Denver
Southwest Airlines sponsored the Women’s Empowerment Luncheon.  The luncheon highlighted inspirational stories, networking and an introduction to the important work Mi Casa Resource Center does to empower women.

May | Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (AZHCC), Annual Black & White Ball, Phoenix
The AZHCC serves as the primary advocate for Latino-owned businesses statewide by offering seminars, workshops, marketing and networking events, as well as a variety of well-established, high-profile sponsorship opportunities for our corporate and community partners.

May | Hispanic Metro Chamber of Portland Latino Scholarship Program, Portland
The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber works with all members of the community to increase the economic advancement of Latinos in Oregon and southwest Washington.

May | Barrio Logan College Institute (BLCI), “Opportunity for Impact”, San Diego
Southwest Airlines was a sponsor of the annual “Opportunity for Impact” event, which raises funds for BLCI’s after school college-prep programs that begin in third grade and continue through college completion. BLCI provides low-income, under-represented, and first-generation college-bound students a wide array of support services and resources including academic tutoring, college preparation, career exploration, renewable scholarships, parental support, mentors, field trips, and workshops. Annually, 100 percent of BLCI’s high school graduates enroll in colleges/universities nationwide.

Summer | Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project (CLYLP), California
Southwest Airlines is a sponsor of the Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project, which enhances and builds the leadership potential of California’s Chicano/Latino youth to build communities and create a stronger, more prosperous state and nation. Southwest supports CLYLP’s four annual conferences; Sacramento Leadership Conference, Los Angeles Institute, San Joaquin Valley Institute, and the Bay Area Institute.

August | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver, Sabor, Denver
Southwest Airlines was a supporter of the 2015 Sabor event.  Sabor is known as the largest Hispanic business event in Metro Denver. Funding raised from Sabor will go directly to creating jobs for Hispanics, creating business opportunities for Hispanic businesses, and creating a thriving economic environment for companies who do business in the Hispanic market.

August | Celebrando Latinas Conference, San Diego
Southwest Airlines is the official airline sponsor for Celebrando.  The conference is a day to empower and educate over 1,100 Latinas in health, business and technology. 

September | Southwest Airlines, The Power of Inclusion: My Journey, Dallas
Southwest Airlines hosted its Power of Inclusion Event in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.  This year’s event focused on highlighting the story of Deborah Acosta Conder, Deputy Director of External Relations, NASA Johnson Space Center.  Employees joined at the Company’s headquarters to celebrate and learn together.

Sept. 17 | Hispanic Heritage Foundation, 28th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards, Washington, D.C.
Southwest Airlines is the official airline of Hispanic Heritage Foundation and supports its annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. The Hispanic Heritage Awards were established by The White House in 1987 to commemorate the creation of Hispanic Heritage Month in America. The Hispanic Heritage Awards are considered among the “highest honor for Latinos by Latinos” and recognize notable Latinos who have made a positive impact on America, and the world, in various fields.

Sept. 18-19 | National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), 11th Annual National Summit on the State of Latino Education: Developing a Latino College Completion Policy Agenda, Washington, D.C.
The NALEO 11th Annual National Summit on the State of Latino Education is a two-day professional development opportunity aimed at enhancing Latino policymakers’ knowledge of the most pressing and timely policy issues in the field of postsecondary education.  

Oct. 17 | Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (THCC), Annual Noche de Exitos Gala, Tucson
Southwest Airlines is a member and supporter of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.  The THCC is recognized as the largest Latino organization in Arizona, with more than 1,100 member businesses representing tens of thousands of employees.

Oct. 22 | National Puerto Rican Leadership Council Education Fund (NPRLC), Annual Summit, Orlando
The National Puerto Rican Leadership Council Education Fund is a Florida nonprofit corporation created to help pass the “leadership torch” to future generations.  They inspire youth through unbiased education and exemplary leadership.  Southwest Airlines is the primary sponsor of the annual summit.

Oct. 22 | Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC), 17th Annual Esperanza Latino Teacher Awards, Phoenix
Southwest Airlines is the official airline of CPLC in both Phoenix and Tucson, the only community development corporation in Arizona that offers extensive services in both urban and rural areas. The extensive programs cover economic development, education, community development (housing), and social services.

Nov. 6 | National Museum of Mexican Art, Dia de los Muertos Ball: Love Never Dies, Chicago
Southwest Airlines is the official airline of this cultural gem, dedicated to showcasing the incredible artistic talent of Mexican and Mexican-American artists.

Nov. 7 | Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, National Cuatro Fest, Chicago
Southwest Airlines is the official airline of this cultural institution dedicated to preserving Puerto Rican arts and culture. The National Cuatro Festival celebrates the music of their national instrument.

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Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s most recent data, Southwest Airlines is the nation’s largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded. The Company operates the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world, the majority of which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi providing gate-to-gate connectivity while over the United States.  That connectivity enables Customers to use their personal devices to access streaming music provided by Apple Music or to view video on-demand movies and television shows, as well as nearly 20 channels of free, live TV compliments of our valued Partners. Southwest is the only major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free®  to everyone (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply, some airlines may allow free checked bags on select routes or for qualified circumstances), and there are no change fees, though fare differences might apply. In 2014, the airline proudly unveiled a bold new look:  Heart.  The new aircraft livery, airport experience, and logo, showcase the dedication of Southwest Employees to connect Customers with what’s important in their lives.

From its first flights on June 18, 1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented affordability in air travel described by the U.S. Department of Transportation as “The Southwest Effect,” a lowering of fares and increase in passenger traffic whenever the carrier enters new markets.  With 42 consecutive years of profitability, Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier’s performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and the planet. The 2014 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found at SouthwestOneReport.com.

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Yaveo Launches Its First Virtual Film Festival with the San Francisco Latino Film Festival

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EL SEGUNDO, California, Sept. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Yaveo is throwing its first-ever virtual film festival to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The Spanish-language streaming entertainment service is a premier sponsor of the 2015 Cine+Mas San Francisco Latino Film Festival.  

Yaveo will show its support of Latino cinema in 2 more ways. A virtual film festival will run on the Yaveo streaming service from Sept. 21 – Oct. 18. And, Yaveo will extend its normal first week free offer to 2 weeks as part of this celebration.

The virtual film festival will stream award-winning and critically acclaimed films from Latin America, Europe and the U.S. It will feature 9 new films from this year’s Cine+Mas festival, which runs from Sept. 18-27, and 3 films from previous festivals.

Films will include:

  • Two Waters (Costa Rica)
  • 3 Beauties (Venezuela)
  • Conducta (Cuba)
  • Viento Aparte (Mexico)
  • Blue Lips (Spain/Argentina)
  • Two Days of Luck (Mexico)
  • The Deadman (Peru)
  • Parabellum (Argentina)
  • Soledad (United States)
  • Life After (Argentina)
  • Living Quechua (U.S.)
  • Farewell (Brazil)

“Movies are at our core. We’re so excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by sharing these amazing films with our subscribers,” says Hanny Patel, senior director, Revenue and Product Marketing, DIRECTV, now part of the AT&T family. We are thrilled to partner with Cine+Mas to deliver films and content to fans who are unable to attend the festival in person. From narrative features, documentaries, to short films, our virtual film festival has something for every movie lover.”

“Yaveo brings high-quality Spanish-language content to the U.S. Hispanic community. It makes it easy to get content that they can’t find anywhere else,” said Lucho Ramirez, Cine+Mas festival director. “Together we’ll bring new and diverse entertainment to this audience.”

The purpose of the virtual film festival is to educate, entertain, and recognize the work of Latin American, Spanish, and U.S. Latino filmmakers— which otherwise may not be seen here in the U.S. Viva Pictures LLC. helped acquire the films.

To sign up for the Yaveo service, customers should visit Yaveo.com. Yaveo is available for $7.99 per month and only requires an internet connection.  New subscribers will receive the first 2 weeks free if they sign up from Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2015.* Yaveo subscribers get exclusive and hard to find on-demand content. They can easily watch movies, TV series, novelas, kids’ programming, documentaries, and music. The content comes from trusted Spanish programmers such as Canal Once, Caracol, Galavision, MTV, Nickelodeon, RCN, Telemundo, Tr3s, UniMas, Univision, Vemox, Video Rola and more.

*A valid payment method is required to enroll, and will be charged at the end of the two week free offer period (which starts right after sign on) and on a monthly basis unless you cancel before the free offer period ends. You can cancel or change your subscription at any time through the Account Management page. Once your two-week free offer period is over, no refunds will be issued if you cancel before the end of a monthly term, but you will continue to have access to the service until the monthly term ends. Only two programs may be streamed at the same time. Live channels included for a limited time with the Yaveo $7.99 service. See the offer details for more information. Offer ends 10/15/15. Service only available in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico and US Territories).  All functions and programming subject to change at any time.

About Yaveo

Yaveo is a Spanish language streaming service from DIRECTV.  A satellite TV subscription is not required.  The Yaveo service is currently available on the internet, or can be downloaded via apps for iPhone and iPad, Android devices, Xbox 360 and Roku. Yaveo offers a digital library of Spanish language content filled with critically acclaimed movies, popular TV shows, nostalgic telenovelas and live streaming sports, including beIN SPORTS en Espanol. Yaveo brings subscribers popular as well as hard to find content such as TV shows and movies from Latin America, Spain, and the U.S. Subscribers also have access to content from networks and studios such Caracol, Cine Sony Television, HOLA! TV, MTV, Nick en Espanol, Telemundo,Tr3s and Univision.

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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. In the U.S., our wireless network offers the nation’s strongest 4G LTE signal and the most reliable 4G LTE network. We offer the best global wireless coverage*. And we help businesses worldwide serve their customers better with our mobility and secure cloud solutions.

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About Cine+Mas SF

Cine+Mas SF contributes to the Bay Area’s active and diverse arts scene through the San Francisco Latino Film Festival, year round programming and special events centered on the celebration of Latino arts including the visual, performance, and literary arts. Cine+Mas SF is the presenter of the San Francisco Latino Film Festival (September 18-27, 2015) that takes place in theatres and cultural centers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The festival screens award winning and critically acclaimed documentary and feature films throughout Latin America, South America and the USA.

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