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FPL to power the country’s first-ever electric vehicle race series with affordable, clean energy

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JUNO BEACH, Fla., March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) today announced it will power the vehicles racing in the country's first-ever electric car race to be held in downtown Miami on March 14. FPL announced the partnership at its Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center along with famed race car driver Michael Andretti and drivers in the Miami ePrix, the first of two American venues for the race.

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"Our partnership
with Formula E and the Miami ePrix is another example of our commitment to advancing zero-emissions solar energy and the use of electric vehicles in Florida," said Eric Silagy, president and CEO of FPL. "By the end of 2016 we will triple the energy we are able to produce from the sun, furthering our mission to provide low-cost, reliable and clean energy to our 4.7 million customers."

During the announcement, electric race cars were charged with power generated from the Martin Next Generation Solar Energy Center, one of three solar power plants operated by FPL. Earlier this year, FPL announced plans to install more than 1 million solar panels at three additional solar power plants by the end of 2016. These new plants, combined with community-based solar installations and other small-scale arrays that FPL is installing, would total more than 225 megawatts of new solar
capacity. This would effectively triple FPL's solar capacity, which currently totals approximately 110 megawatts.

"The Formula E Miami ePrix is all about sharing our passion for electric vehicles," said Alejandro Agag, CEO of Formula E Holdings. "The race series is exciting, it's entertaining, and we hope it will turn the world's attention to the potential electric vehicles have to change the way we power transportation. We are pleased to partner with FPL – a company that shares our vision for powering the future with affordable, clean energy."

"It's an honor for us to have been selected as one of the 10 founding Formula E teams for the inaugural season," said Michael Andretti, chairman and CEO of Andretti Sports Marketing. "I look forward to bringing this exciting series to North America and joining an impressive field of
competitors at the upcoming race in Miami."

The Miami ePrix is part of the FIA Formula E Championship, the world's first fully electric racing series and is the highest class of competition for electrically powered racing cars. Formula E hosts races in 10 cities around the world, including London, Beijing, Monaco and Buenos Aires. The Miami ePrix will be the first Formula E race in the United States.

Racing to power STEM education

As part of its partnership, FPL announced it will also sponsor a student electric vehicle race. Students from schools throughout FPL's service area who are involved in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs will assemble 10 electric kit cars.

On March 14, student teams will then compete in the Formula E School Series, racing on the same track as the Miami ePrix, vying for a grand prize of $5,000, a second-place prize of $2,500 and a third-place prize of $1,500. All prizes will go to further the STEM or robotics initiatives of the winning school teams.

"We want to see STEM programs thrive in our state and we see this as a great opportunity for students to learn about harnessing the sun's energy and powering electric vehicles," said Pam Rauch, FPL vice president of development and external affairs.

FPL has sponsored 30
robotics programs and donated 51 Solar Education Stations to advance STEM education in Florida schools.

About Florida Power & Light Company

Florida Power & Light Company is the third-largest electric utility in the United States, serving more than 4.7 million customer accounts across nearly half of the state of Florida. FPL's typical 1,000-kWh residential customer bill is approximately 25 percent lower than the national average and, in 2014, was the lowest in Florida among reporting utilities for the fifth year in a row. FPL's service reliability is better than 99.98 percent, and its highly fuel-efficient power plant fleet is one of the cleanest among all utilities nationwide. The company was recognized in 2014 as the most trusted U.S. electric utility by Market Strategies International, and has earned the national ServiceOne Award for outstanding customer service for an unprecedented 10 consecutive years. A leading Florida employer with approximately 8,700 employees, FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach,
Fla.-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), a leading clean energy company widely recognized for its efforts in sustainability, ethics and diversity, including being named to Fortune's list of "World's Most Admired Companies." NextEra Energy is also the parent company of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the largest generator in North America of renewable energy from the wind and sun. For more information, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.

About FIA Formula E Championship

Formula E is a new FIA championship and the world's first fully-electric racing series. It represents a vision for the future of the motor industry, serving as a framework for research and development around the electric vehicle, accelerating general interest in these cars and promoting sustainability. The first race took place in Beijing in September 2014, the first of 11 taking place in major cities around the world including London, Miami, Buenos Aires and Moscow. For the inaugural season, 10 teams, each with two drivers, will go head-to-head creating a unique and exciting racing series designed to appeal to a new generation of motorsport fans.

For more information, visit www.fiaformulae.com.

Editor's Note: Photos, b-roll and sound bites from the announcement will be available after 2 p.m.
at www.fpl.com/newsroom or call 561-694-4442.

Alianza Highlights Hispanic Soccer Talent in the USA

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Alianza Highlights Hispanic Soccer Talent in the USA

Alianza Soccer Events in 11 U.S. cities from April through October feature USA’s largest Hispanic tourneys and youth talent search


SAN FRANCISCO, March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alianza de Futbol Hispano kicks off its 12th season on April 25th in Phoenix with the first of its 2015 soccer events that will tour 11 U.S. cities and feature more than 30,000 players.

Alianza Highlights Hispanic Soccer Talent in the USA

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Alianza de Futbol programs are comprised of RAM® Copa Alianza, the country’s largest adult Hispanic soccer tournament; Telemundo® Copita Alianza, the country’s largest Hispanic youth tournament; POWERADE® Sueno Alianza, the premier scouting program in the U.S. for amateur Hispanic players; Alianza Femenil, the first national women’s Hispanic tournament; Copa Coca-Cola®, a national U-14 boys and girls tournament; and Alianza U, a college recruiting platform designed to help Hispanic players better understand the college recruiting process.

POWERADE® Sueno Alianza annually exposes 5,000-plus teens from more than 40 states to professional clubs and national team programs. Scouts from Liga MX, Major League Soccer, and the national team programs of Mexico, Colombia and the USA are expected to attend. Of the players who have attended this cost-free program, now in its eighth year, more than 50 have turned pro and more than 20 have been called into youth national teams. Most recently, Alianza alumni Dennis Flores and Julio Morales received invitations from Coach Jurgen Klinsmann to this year’s first U.S. National Team Camp, while 2014 Alianza alumni Edwin Lara is on the path to representing Mexico at the U-17 World Cup.

RAM® Copa Alianza, the most prestigious and longest running Hispanic adult tournament in the country, will feature more than 5,000 players. It will offer more than $100,000 in prizes including RAM® uniforms to the top 8 teams in each of the 10 host cities during what will be its 12th season.

As a sponsor of the program for the second consecutive year, Allstate® will award the most outstanding goalkeeper of the RAM® Copa Alianza and POWERADE® Sueno Alianza programs with the prestigious Allstate Golden Glove Award.            

Alianza is proud to announce that beginning in 2015, Copa Coca-Cola® will be part of the Alianza family of programs, bringing another great futbol experience to 13 and 14-year-old teens and their families. Copa Coca-Cola®, the world’s largest grassroots football program, champions an active healthy lifestyle and encourages values such as team spirit, friendship and respect. The tournament has been played in more than 60 nations around the world and over 1.3 million players have participated. The U.S. edition will run in all 11 cities where Alianza events will take place.

We are excited to announce that Telemundo® will be the new title sponsor of Telemundo® Copita Alianza, the USA’s largest Hispanic youth tournament in its 7th successful year with more than 20,000 players competing in 11 cities. 

Finally, Alianza is excited to announce the launch of Alianza Femenil, the nation’s first Hispanic female tournament. More than 3,200 players are expected to compete in U-18 and open-age divisions.

As a complement to our tournaments, Alianza U, a college-recruiting platform, is designed to help Hispanic players from Alianza de Futbol to better understand the college recruiting process.

As always, Alianza events will feature appearances from some of the most legendary stars this side of the hemisphere. The program’s ambassadors include former Mexico standouts Rafael Marquez, Jorge Campos, Claudio Suarez, Luis Garcia, Ramon Ramirez, and the Colombian legend, Carlos “El Pibe” Valderrama.

Alianza host cities are: Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, New York, Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and El Paso.

Alianza de Futbol’s 2015 lineup of national sponsors includes RAM, Coca-Cola, POWERADE, Allstate and Telemundo.

For more information and registration please visit alianzadefutbol.com  

About Alianza de Futbol Hispano

Founded in 2004, Alianza de Futbol Hispano is the leading national organization dedicated to the support and development of amateur Hispanic soccer in the United States. We empower Hispanic soccer communities, families, and soccer players by providing prestigious soccer programs equal to those that exist for Anglo players so that Hispanics may reach their full soccer potential and succeed in education, life, and work. For more information, visit www.alianzadefutbol.com or call 1-866-538-4955.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alianzadefutbol 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alianzadefutbol 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlianzaDeFutbol 
Instagram: https://instagram.com/alianzadefutbol/

 


Live Nation’s Sacramento Valley Outdoor Music Venue Gets A New Name: Toyota Amphitheatre

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Live Nation and Northern California Toyota Dealer’s Advertising Association today announced a multi-year agreement to name their Sacramento-area outdoor music venue, located in Wheatland, California, Toyota Amphitheatre.

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“As the number one selling auto brand in Northern California, Toyota considers themselves part of the area’s DNA,” said Briana Nelson, assistant general manager, Toyota’s San Francisco Regional Office. “The prominence of the venue combined with the excitement it creates around the top tier talent helps our Toyota dealers bring that to life through this incredibly visible sponsorship.”

In connection with the venue, Toyota’s name will be on the face of all tickets and the new venue name and logo will appear on all promotional materials, signage elements, and display space on Live Nation and Ticketmaster sites. Toyota will also enjoy promotional opportunities, including social media mentions, digital advertisements, ride and drive events, and more.

“We couldn’t be happier to enter into this marketing relationship with the Northern California Toyota Dealers at our premier live entertainment venue in the Sacramento Valley,” said Marc Abend, senior vice president of venue sales, Live Nation. “Their 15 area dealerships, industry leading product line up, and cooperative marketing opportunities make this sponsorship alliance a great fit, enabling them to reach, engage and connect with live music fans at our venue.”

In 2014, the venue, formerly known as Sleep Train Amphitheatre, hosted approximately 210,000 guests at 18 shows and showcased top artists such as Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Linkin Park, Kings of Leon and Journey.

Toyota Amphitheatre, just 40 miles north of Sacramento, attracts crowds from the greater Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley, along with Reno and Lake Tahoe areas. With a capacity of 18,500, high-tech sound systems, video screens and lighting, the venue draws live entertainment to the region.

About Toyota:

Toyota (NYSE:TM), the world’s top automaker and creator of the Prius, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands. Over the past 50 years, we have built more than 25 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 40,000 people (more than 32,000 in the U.S.). Toyota operates 1,800 North American dealerships (1,500 in the U.S. alone which sold more than 2.37 million cars and trucks in 2014) – and about 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today. Toyota partners with philanthropic organizations across the country, with a focus on education, safety and the environment. As part of this commitment, we share the company’s extensive know-how garnered from building great cars and trucks to help community organizations and other nonprofits expand their ability to do good. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

About Live Nation Entertainment

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.


(Español) RESTAURANTES IHOP® CELEBRAN UNA “DÉCADA DE DAR ” CON EL DIA INTERNACIONAL DEL PANCAKE PARA RECAUDAR FONDOS EL MARTES 3 DE MARZO

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Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® Partner with No Kid Hungry® to Provide 1.5 Million Meals to Children in Need

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Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® Partner with No Kid Hungry® to Provide 1.5 Million Meals to Children in Need


LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® brands that offer organic baby, toddler and kid food products, announced today a partnership with No Kid Hungry to support efforts to end childhood hunger in America.

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No child should grow up hungry.  Yet millions of children in the United States struggle with hunger.  Not because our country lacks food, but because families in need do not always have reliable access to nutritious meals. 

Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® brands have each contributed $75,000—or 1.5 million meals—to No Kids Hungry to help make a difference in the lives of the 1 in 5 children struggling with hunger in the United States. 

To help drive further awareness for No Kid Hungry, specially-marked packages of Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® organic baby food pouches are now available at 800 Walmart stores.  Each package highlights how the simple act of feeding a child a nutritious breakfast can have a dramatic effect on their lives. 

Specially-marked 4-pouch pack products available at Walmart include:

  • Earth’s Best® Peach Mango Puree
  • Earth’s Best® Banana Blueberry Puree
  • Ella’s Kitchen® Apples Sweet Potatoes Pumpkin + Blueberries Puree 
  • Ella’s Kitchen® Apples Carrots Prunes + Butternut Squash Puree

“We’re thrilled to be able to offer our consumers the opportunity to get involved with No Kid Hungry to help feed children in need ,” said Maureen Putman, President of Grocery and Snacks at Hain Celestial United States. “Every child should have access to nutritious meals. This partnership between Earth’s Best®, Ella’s Kitchen® and No Kid Hungry will help provide up to 1.5 million meals to children in need.”

Using proven, practical solutions, No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger today by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast and families learn the skills they need to shop and cook on a budget. Since the campaign’s launch, No Kid Hungry and its partners have connected kids struggling with hunger with more than 107 million more meals.

For more information about this powerful campaign to help feed children in need, visit www.nokidhungry.org/haincelestial.

The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
The Hain Celestial Group (NASDAQ: HAIN), headquartered in Lake Success, NY, is a leading organic and natural products company with operations in North America, Europe and India.  Hain Celestial participates in many natural categories with well-known brands that include Celestial Seasonings®, Earth’s Best®, Ella’s Kitchen®, Terra®, Garden of Eatin’®, Sensible Portions®, Health Valley®, Arrowhead Mills®, MaraNatha®, SunSpire®, DeBoles®, Casbah®, Rudi’s Organic Bakery®, Gluten Free Cafe™, Hain Pure Foods®, Spectrum®, Spectrum Essentials®, Walnut Acres Organic®, Imagine®, Almond Dream®, Rice Dream®, Soy Dream®, WestSoy®, The Greek Gods®, BluePrint®, FreeBird®, Plainville Farms®, Yves Veggie Cuisine®, Europe’s Best®, Cully & Sully®, New Covent Garden Soup Co.®, Johnson’s Juice Co.®, Farmhouse Fare®, Hartley’s®, Sun-Pat®, Gale’s®, Robertson’s®, Frank Cooper’s®, Linda McCartney®, Lima®, Danival®, Natumi®, GG UniqueFiber®, Tilda®, JASON®, Avalon Organics®, Alba Botanica®, Live Clean® and Queen Helene®.  Hain Celestial has been providing A Healthier Way of Life™ since 1993.  For more information, visit www.hain.com.

 


Survivors Of Domestic Violence Across The U.S. Get Surprise Makeovers From Mary Kay

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DALLAS, March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a united effort spanning the globe, cosmetics giant Mary Kay joins its independent sales force worldwide in providing makeovers for women in need through Mary Kay’s Global Day of Beauty. From the United States to the Ukraine and from China to the Czech Republic, Mary Kay markets worldwide will participate as the iconic beauty company kicks off its multi-month initiative with events in four U.S. cities. 

Mary Kay's Global Day of Beauty delivers renewal and pampering to survivors of domestic abuse in recognition of International Women's Day.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, local domestic violence survivors in Miami, Washington, D.C., New York and Los Angeles will receive a day of beauty and pampering. As the newest Mary Kay Cause Champions, actress and singer Debby Ryan, most recently seen as TV’s “Jessie,” and globally recognized fashion designer Abi Ferrin will join forces with Mary Kay at special events celebrating the inner and outer beauty of women design to create awareness of dating abuse and domestic violence.

“I know firsthand how alone you can feel when you’re being broken down in a relationship,” said Debby Ryan, Mary Kay Cause Champion. “By treating survivors of abuse to pampering sessions through Mary Kay’s Global Day of Beauty events, I hope to help lift these women up with a day of hope and inspiration they so greatly deserve.”

The partnerships with Ryan and Ferrin are the most recent elements of Mary Kay’s Don’t Look Away campaign which works to educate the public on recognizing the signs of an abusive relationship, how to take action and to raise awareness of support services. Ferrin shares her story of abuse and ultimately, her journey “victor” in Mary Kay’s new public service announcement series, “1 in 4.”

“For many of the women attending our Global Day of Beauty events, they are living in emergency housing or in transition after surviving unspeakable abuse,” said Crayton Webb, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility for Mary Kay Inc. “Mary Kay hopes this Day of Beauty serves as a reminder that these survivors are special, beautiful and deserve, like all women, to be treated with respect and dignity. Alongside Debby and Abi, our newest Mary Kay Cause Champions, we are honored to begin this global initiative.”

Mary Kay has a long-standing commitment to prevent and end domestic violence. Over the past 15 years, Mary Kay Inc. and The Mary Kay FoundationSM have given $50 million to domestic violence prevention and awareness programs to women’s shelters across the country in an effort to end the cycle of abuse. Mary Kay’s Don’t Look Away campaign also powers the nation’s first-ever text-for-help service operated by loveisrespect which provides safe and anonymous help to thousands of people each year via text. 

About Mary Kay
Irresistible products. Positive community impact. Rewarding opportunity. For more than 50 years, Mary Kay has offered it all. With 3.5 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and $4 billion in global annual sales, Mary Kay is a top beauty brand and direct seller in more than 35 markets around the world. Discover what there is to love about Mary Kay by connecting with a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant at marykay.com.

Mary Kay Inc. Corporate Communications
marykay.com/newsroom
972.687.5332 or [email protected] 

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(Español) Se estrena en Miami la aclamada obra “Sangre en el diván: El extraordinario caso del Dr. Chirinos”, por primera vez fuera de Venezuela.

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2016 Acura RLX Adds AcuraWatch™ and Other Enhancements to Elevate Premium Sophistication and Value

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2016 Acura RLX Adds AcuraWatch(TM) and Other Enhancements to Elevate Premium Sophistication and Value





2016 Acura RLX Adds AcuraWatch™ and Other Enhancements to Elevate Premium Sophistication and Value


– AcuraWatch™ expands scope and content of safety and driver assistive technologies


– Chassis tuning enhances ride quality; 19-inch wheels with new bright finish standard on all trims


– Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) unchanged


TORRANCE, Calif., March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With the most comprehensive suite of safety and driver assistive technologies yet available on an Acura, the 2016 RLX luxury sedan goes on sale March 3 with manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) unchanged from the previous model year. This price hold represents a significant value, especially for the Technology package due to the addition of AcuraWatch™ and Advance package which includes the first U.S. application of Acura’s Surround View Camera system3. Both RLX packages will also adopt the application of Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) and Cross Traffic Monitor.

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The Acura RLX luxury sedan boasts an abundance of standard premium attributes and features. These include a powerful and smooth 310 horsepower, direct-injected i-VTEC V-6 engine that contributes to the RLX’s EPA fuel economy ratings of 20/31/24 mpg (city/highway/combined)2, agile and sporty handling with Precision All-Wheel Steer™ (P-AWS™), distinctive Jewel Eye™ LED headlights, 19-inch bright-finished wheels and next generation AcuraLink® connected car system.

Available on all trims and standard on the Technology and Advance packages, the RLX now includes AcuraWatch™, a comprehensive suite of safety and driver assistive technologies that help to improve the driver’s situational awareness and, in certain circumstances, intervene to help avoid a collision or mitigate its severity. The AcuraWatch™ suite of available features – depending upon trim – includes:

  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF)
  • Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS)
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
  • Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
  • Blind Spot Information (BSI)
  • Multi-View Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
  • Cross Traffic Monitor

AcuraWatch™
At the heart of AcuraWatch™ is the fusion of camera and radar technology that can sense the roadway and objects within it, including other vehicles and pedestrians. This technology underpins the systems that help provide the driver with superior vision around the vehicle, can alert the driver of potential issues and, if necessary, intervene to help keep the RLX from departing a lane, departing the road, or help to avoid or mitigate the severity of a collision. These systems include Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) and Cross Traffic Monitor, both of which are new to the RLX.

Surround View Camera3
For 2016, the Acura RLX with Advance Package includes the first U.S. application of Acura’s Surround View Camera system3 that provides a 360-degree image of the area around the vehicle. The surround view camera system is designed to assist drivers during critical and precise maneuvers in snug parking situations. Using four separate cameras, views from behind, directly in front of, and both left and right sides of the vehicle can be displayed on the navigation screen. The system can also use all four cameras to seamlessly create a composite bird’s eye image, to provide the driver with information about the surroundings. In addition, dynamic on-screen guidelines help the driver see their projected path relative to the lines demarking parking spaces or other objects, allowing them to maneuver with greater confidence.

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)
New for the 2016 Acura RLX, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) uses a Monocular Camera (mounted on the upper portion of the windshield) to identify solid or dashed painted lane lines, Botts’ Dots and Cat Eye markers. RDM uses both steering force, via EPS, and braking force, via VSA, to help the RLX stay a detected lane.

The monocular camera can recognize lane features and identify a lane or roadway edge. If the RDM system determines that the RLX is about to leave a detected lane or roadway defined by solid lines, it will provide steering assist (primary) and, in rare occasions when steering is not sufficient, braking assist to help the driver stay on the road. If a lane only identified by dashed lines, Bott’s Dots or Cat Eye markers and the system determines that there is an unintended departure, no braking assist will be provided. Instead, the RLX will use active steering force to return to the detected lane. RDM is integrated with the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system to provide moderate braking, and with the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system to provide steering input.

Multiple visual and audible warnings alert the driver when the RDM system is taking corrective action. These include a lane departure warning on the driver’s Multi Information Display (MID) along with an audible warning. RDM also has a customizable initial warning of either a steering wheel shake/vibration and/or an audible alert. This can be customized in the vehicle settings.

Cross Traffic Monitor
Another new driver assistive technology included with AcuraWatch™, the Cross Traffic Monitor works in conjunction with the RLX’s Blind Spot Information (BSI) radar sensors to enhance driver confidence when backing up. The system is especially useful when reversing in congested parking lots with an obstructed view from the driver’s seat.

The system utilizes a pair of blind-spot radar units located in the rear bumper corners. When Reverse is selected and an approaching vehicle is detected, arrows indicating the approaching vehicle’s direction are shown on the center display’s rear camera image. An audible warning is simultaneously emitted.

Additional Enhancements for 2016 RLX
To improve overall ride and handling quality and reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), the chassis of the 2016 RLX has received multiple tuning refinements. Both the front and rear shock absorbers get an increase in piston rod diameter and the rear stabilizer bar’s stiffness is decreased. The front and rear spring rates and shock absorber damping force were all decreased to provide better shock absorption and road surface tracking. Furthermore, the front upper spring/shock mounts and rear bump stops were changed for improved action.

The 2016 Acura RLX is available in three trims, RLX with Navigation, RLX with Technology Package and RLX with Advance Package. The RLX with Navigation has been upgraded for 2016 with the same larger 19-inch wheels as standard on the other trims with a new bright finish The RLX with Technology Package has been enhanced with AcuraWatch™ as standard. The RLX with Advance Package has been improved with AcuraWatch™ including surround view camera and a bi-directional remote engine starter. Also for 2016 a new Acura Silver Metallic color is available.

TRIM

MSRP1

EPA Rating2

RLX with Navigation

$50,950

20/31/24

RLX with Technology Package

$54,450

20/31/24

RLX with Advance Package

$60,450

20/31/24

For More Information
Consumer information is available at acura.com. To join the Acura community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/Acura. Additional media information including pricing, features and high-resolution photography is available at acuranews.com/acura-automobiles/channels/rlx.

1 MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, vehicle options and destination charge of $920.00. Dealer prices may vary.
2 Based on 2016 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
3 Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing up or parking. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting and high temperatures) may also restrict the camera view. Do not rely on the camera displays as they may not give you all information about conditions, persons, objects or obstructions around your vehicle.

 


FIBRA Prologis to Participate in Citi’s 2015 Global Property CEO Conference

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MEXICO CITY, Feb. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced that Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Jorge Girault, VP of Finance, and Hector Ibarzabal, Country Manager, are scheduled to participate in the Citi 2015 Global Property CEO Conference at The Westin Diplomat in Hollywood, Florida.

Luis Gutierrez will participate in the Mexico Industrial / Diversified panel on Monday, Mar. 2 at 7:30 a.m. ET/6:30 a.m. CT.  In addition, Luis Gutierrez, Jorge Girault and Hector Ibarzabal will present in one on one meeting with investors.

The Mexico Industrial / Diversified panel will be broadcast live and can be accessed via webcast for 90 days at http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/citigroup/globalproperty2015/96101145762.cfm. Presentation materials will be available for download on Monday, Mar. 2 in the Investors Relations section of our website at www.fibraprologis.com.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico.  As of December 31, 2014, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 184 strategically-located logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 31.4 million square feet (2.9 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

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.

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Economic Census Shows Puerto Rico’s Manufacturers Had Shipments of Nearly $77 Billion

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Puerto Rico's overall manufacturing sector reported $76.6 billion in total value of shipments for 2012, down 4.5 percent from $80.2 billion in 2007, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Economic Census of Island Areas.

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The total number of manufacturing establishments in Puerto Rico in 2012 was 1,653, down 23.2 percent from 2,151 establishments in 2007. Similarly, the number of manufacturing employees fell 24.3 percent, from 110,691 in 2007 to 83,830 in 2012. Payroll also decreased 16.8 percent, from $3.5 billion to $2.9 billion, over the same
period.

Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325) remained the leading manufacturing subsector in Puerto Rico, rising from 64.9 percent of total manufacturer's shipments in 2007 to 68.1 percent in 2012. The value of chemical shipments increased only 0.1 percent to $52.1 billion in 2012. However, employment decreased 43.4 percent, from 30,841 in 2007 to 17,466 in 2012.

As in previous censuses, San Juan-Carolina led the island's combined statistical areas with $69.4 billion in manufacturer's shipments in 2012, an increase of 6.7 percent from $65.0 billion in 2007.

The five-year Economic Census of Island Areas provides the most authoritative and comprehensive source of information about Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories' economy.
Today's release includes statistics for Puerto Rico manufacturing by combined and metropolitan statistical areas and municipios (county equivalents). Later in the year, similar data will be published for the other sectors of Puerto Rico's economy.

Other findings:

  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339) was the second leading subsector, with $9.1 billion in shipments in 2012, up 23.4 percent from $7.4 billion in 2007. The medical equipment and supplies manufacturing industry accounted for most of this subsector's value of shipments, $8.8 billion in 2012, rising 21.2 percent from $7.3 billion in 2007.  The industries in miscellaneous manufacturing are defined by what is made rather than how it is made.  Establishments in this subsector manufacture products as diverse as medical equipment and supplies, jewelry, sporting goods, toys and office supplies.
  • The petroleum and coal products (NAICS 324) subsector declined in sales, payroll and employment, both in terms of dollar amounts and percentages. The decreases consisted of a drop of 52.8 percent in value of shipments, from $3.9 billion in 2007 to $1.9 billion in 2012; a decline of 51.7 percent in payroll, from $38.0 million in 2007 to $18.4 million in 2012; and an employment decline of 22.6 percent, from 952 employees in 2007 to 737 employees in 2012.
  • In 2012, the largest percentage increase in employment and payroll belonged to the textile product mills subsector (NAICS 314), which had 1,144 employees, an increase of 105.8 percent from 556 employees in 2007, and reported payroll of $19.4 million, up 159.2 percent from $7.5 million in 2007.
  • Puerto Rico had 36 manufacturing establishments with 500 or more employees, representing 2.2 percent of all manufacturing businesses. These businesses had shipments of $39.8 billion, accounting for 51.9 percent of total manufacturing shipments in 2012.
  • The manufacturing sector reported value added of $52.6 billion in 2012, a decrease of  23.3 percent from $68.6 billion in 2007.  Cost of materials had an increase of 18.1 percent, from $12.5 billion in 2007 to $14.8 billion in 2012.  Capital expenditures had a decrease of 28.2 percent, from $4.9 billion in 2007 to $3.5 billion in 2012. Rental payments decreased 10.5 percent, from $187.0 million in 2007 to $167.4 million in 2012.

The data for Puerto Rico and other U.S. Island Areas are available through the Census Bureau's American FactFinder, an online data access tool. Statistics were previously released for the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in April 2014, American Samoa in May 2014 and for the U.S. Virgin Islands in July 2014. Later this
year, additional data for Puerto Rico will be released separately for the construction sector and, through the geographic area series, the remaining sectors.

More information about the Economic Census of Island Areas is available here. For information on confidentiality protection, nonsampling error and definitions, see the methodology section.

More Info about the Economic Census and Other Puerto Rico Data

The U.S. Census Bureau conducts an economic census every five years and provides a comprehensive and detailed profile of the U.S. economy, covering millions of businesses representing more than 1,400 detailed industries and providing unique portraits of American industries and local communities.

The County Business Patterns also provides Puerto Rico statistics. County Business Patterns is an annual series that provides subnational economic data by industry. Data from the 2012 County Business Patterns is available here.

The Puerto Rico Community Survey provides data every year — giving communities the current information they need to manage change. It is part of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, customized for Puerto Rico. Data from the Puerto Rico Community Survey is available here.

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Public Information Office

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