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Are You And Your Car Ready For The Next Polar Vortex?

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Are You And Your Car Ready For The Next Polar Vortex?

State Farm® helps drivers stay safe on the road and be ready for the unexpected


BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Last year showed us that winter weather can come sooner, end later, and hit unsuspecting parts of the country. That could mean heavy snows, dangerous ice and some altogether rough driving conditions. It could also mean unforeseen time stuck in your car. State Farm wants to help drivers prepare themselves and their cars for the unexpected…especially for the next polar vortex.

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You never expect to be stranded but it can help.

Just ask Atlanta, Ga, residents about lessons learned from the January 28, 2014 polar vortex storm that took over much of the U.S.  What made the late January storm so shocking was it affected parts of the country, like Atlanta, that rarely receive winter storms of such magnitudes, leaving many area residents unprepared for winter driving and the possibility of being stranded on the road.

Tiana Person, was stuck on the road for nine hours, a trip that would normally have taken 20 minutes, during last winter’s storm that rocked the Southeast.  “The road was so slippery, if the road had the slightest incline, you could not drive let alone walk, and it was nothing but a sheet of ice,” said Person. “I was lucky I always have blankets in my car but road salt or something to get traction would have been amazing.”

Her husband Chris was stranded for an unimaginable 22 hours.  While he had a coat to stay warm and a phone charger to keep in touch with his family he had to abandon his car at times to seek food, water and a restroom and sleep in his car overnight.  The next day when he finally got home, in the light of day, he realized his car had been hit several times.

Lettie Hernandez Ongie and her husband were both stuck for 13 hours separately trying to get home from work. Fortunately they both made it home with no car damage or injuries, unlike so many others.

“It was ice skating meets bumper cars.  I was fortunate that I had a phone charger and extra clothes but my husband didn’t,” said Ongie. “We both learned we need to be more prepared with blankets, food and water.”

“As Ongie and Person now know, even on a relatively short trip, despite your climate, you can find yourself stranded for several hours. They were lucky they had blankets or clothes to stay warm but there are other additional items everyone should have in their trunk in case of emergencies,” said John Nepomuceno, auto safety research administrator from State Farm.

Some Important Emergency roadside items that can help you stay safe until help arrives:

  • Hazard triangle (with reflectors) or road flares
  • First aid kit
  • Jumper cables
  • Windshield scraper and brush
  • Spare tire
  • Blankets and extra warm clothing
  • Cell phone and charger
  • High-calorie, non-perishable food
  • Water
  • Road salt or cat litter to help with tire traction
  • Brightly colored distress sign or “Help” or “Call Police” flag
  • Candle/matches, lighter, and/or flashlight
  • Tarp for sitting or kneeling in the snow for exterior work like a tire change

“This year I will prepare differently.  I will keep water, food, a flashlight in my car.  But hopefully we aren’t on the roads at all during a storm,” shared Person.

“No matter what region of the country you live, State Farm encourages all drivers to stock their trunk with emergency kits to help if the unexpected happens, ” says Nepomuceno. “Also, check to make sure all of your supplies are working properly.  What’s worse than a flat tire? Discovering your spare is flat too.”

For more winter safety tips, please click here.

About State Farm®:
State Farm and its affiliates are the largest provider of car insurance in the U.S. and is a leading insurer in Canada. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 18,000 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve almost 84 million policies and accounts – approximately 82 million auto, home, life, health and commercial policies in the United States and Canada, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 41 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com or in Canada http://www.statefarm.ca.

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New Study Shows Added Stress Caregivers Face During the Holiday Season, With Nearly Half Citing Financial Concerns

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New Study Shows Added Stress Caregivers Face During the Holiday Season, With Nearly Half Citing Financial Concerns


New AARP and Ad Council PSAs highlight the changing roles of caregivers, offer tools and resources for support


WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In an effort to support the 42 million caregivers in the U.S. who are caring for parents and older loved ones and to illustrate the complexity of this relationship, AARP and the Ad Council are unveiling a new suite of public service advertisements (PSAs), including ads specifically designed to reach the Hispanic community, as an extension of their national Caregiver Assistance campaign. The PSAs, which launch today alongside new data highlighting the added stressors many caregivers face during the holiday, will be distributed to media outlets this week to coincide with National Family Caregivers Month (November).

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More than one in three Hispanic households includes a caregiver according to research conducted by Evercare and the National Alliance for Caregiving, and Hispanic caregivers report more intensive caregiving situations compared to the general population (63 percent compared to 51 percent). Qualitative research by AARP also shows that most Latinos don’t identify themselves as caregivers. Instead, as Evercare data notes, caring for an older parent or relative is seen as an expected cultural responsibility. This may lead them to be less likely to seek out resources or extra support to help with the role.

According to AARP’s research, the 42.1 million caregivers in the US provide an estimated $450 billion worth of unpaid care to aging relatives and friends. Many think that family caregivers are paid health professionals, providing full-time care to someone in need of daily help, when in reality, most caregivers are also working and managing their own families at the same time. This juggling of responsibilities can be highly stressful, putting caregivers at risk for depression, anxiety, immunosuppression, cardiovascular disease, and premature aging among other physiological consequences, as well as causing financial problems.

“I have been the primary caregiver for both my parents for many years,” said Amy Goyer, AARP’s Family and Caregiving expert. “I could not have done it without the support from my adoptive family at AARP. The resources and information they have provided me have not only allowed me to help my own family, but empowered me to reach out to the thousands of caregivers who are working alone. These new PSAs are a poignant reminder of the way that roles change, and how AARP is here to help.”

Created pro bono by advertising agency ALMA, the integrated PSAs feature identifiable scenes that highlight the changing roles that children play as they grow up to be caregivers for their own parents. Through the PSAs, caregivers are urged to visit aarp.org/caregiving and aarp.org/cuidar for tools and resources and to connect with experts and other caregivers in a supportive community.

“As Latinos, caring for our elders isn’t a choice – it’s an inherent cultural responsibility. It’s a big task to take on and it’s wonderful to have the opportunity to work with the Ad Council and AARP, who provide support to so many generous caregivers.  It’s important to remind them that they are not alone in their efforts,” said Luis Miguel Messianu, President and Chief Creative Officer of Alma.

“The new creative is moving and motivating and the PSAs include such a powerful message—while our relationships with our family members may change with time, the love and support remain and grow,” said Lisa Sherman, Ad Council CEO. “I’m looking forward to reaching caregivers throughout the country with this iteration of the campaign so we can get them the tools, resources and supportive community that they so deserve.”

AARP and the Ad Council commissioned the new nationwide online survey, conducted by Lightspeed Research, earlier this month among approximately 1,200 women ages 40 to 60. The survey also found:

  • The largest percentage of both General Market (53%) and Hispanic caregivers (45%) said that not having enough money was the biggest source of stress for them during the holiday season. 
  • Other top holiday season concerns among general market and Hispanic audiences included trying to make the holidays meaningful (33%/27%), needing extra time to shop for gifts (30%/24%), and juggling work schedules with caregiving needs (27%/23%).
  • Both General Market (44%) and Hispanic (51%) caregivers thought that having their family together was one of the top three things they looked forward to most during the holidays.        

To observe National Family Caregivers Month, AARP also will launch two new support tools on the Caregiver Resource Center, www.aarp.org/caregiving.  One will give caregivers the option to tell their caregiving story. The second will let caregivers search a nationwide directory of senior-care providers including consumer reviews and cost information. To help answer questions and provide support and extra resources to caregivers in advance of the holiday season, AARP is hosting a Twitter chat on November 13th from 1-2pm EST. Follow #carechat to join.

Since the initial launch in the fall of 2012, the Caregiver Assistance campaign has received over $72.4 million in donated media and AARP.org/caregiving has received more than 15 million visits. Per the Ad Council model, the new PSAs will air and run in advertising time and space donated by the media.

AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services.  A trusted source for lifestyle tips, news and educational information, AARP produces AARP The Magazine, the world’s largest circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin; www.aarp.org; AARP TV & Radio; AARP Books; and AARP en Espanol, a Spanish-language website addressing the interests and needs of Hispanics. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to political campaigns or candidates.  The AARP Foundation is an affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and sponsors. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.

The Ad Council
The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization with a rich history of marshaling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. Having produced literally thousands of PSA campaigns addressing the most pressing social issues of the day, the Ad Council has affected, and continues to affect, tremendous positive change by raising awareness, inspiring action and saving lives. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit Adcouncil.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or view our PSAs on YouTube.

ALMA
Founded in 1994, Alma is today the 7th largest Hispanic Agency (based on Ad Age’s Hispanic Fact Pack.)  Advertising Age named Alma the 2014 Multicultural Agency of the Year and included the agency on its “A-List” in 2012 and 2010. In 2013, Luis Miguel Messianu was named Diversity Trendsetter at the AAF Diversity Achievement Awards. The agency has won top industry awards including: Cannes Lions, Effies, Clios, D&AD, FIAP, Art Director’s Club and El Sol. Long-standing clients include McDonald’s, State Farm, Clorox, Tobacco Free Florida and Goodyear, among others. For more information, visit www.almaddb.com.

 


March Of Dimes And Washington University Launch Cutting Edge Prematurity Research Center

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March Of Dimes And Washington University Launch Cutting Edge Prematurity Research Center


ST. LOUIS, Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Washington University, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and March of Dimes officials announced the launch of a new March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center.

The March of Dimes will invest $10 million in the Prematurity Research Center at Washington University in St. Louis during the next five years. It is a collaborative, transdisciplinary, enterprise that provides a team-based research approach to discovering the causes of preterm birth in order to develop new strategies to prevent it. St. Louis Children’s Hospital, which since 2007, has offered a March of Dimes NICU Family Support Program to help families during their baby’s stay in the NICU, is also a partner in the research center.

“This new prematurity research center continues our commitment to solving the problem of preterm birth. Too many babies, here in Missouri and throughout the United States, are born too soon,” says Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, President of the March of Dimes “This center adds the expertise of Washington University’s leading scientists to a nationwide network of investigators whose discovery research will determine precisely what triggers early labor, and how it can be prevented.”

In Missouri, 11.3 percent, or more than 8,000 babies, are born too soon each year and the U.S. has one of the highest rates of preterm birth of any industrialized country.

Preterm birth is the leading cause of newborn death, and babies who survive it have serious and sometimes lifelong health challenges, such as breathing problems, jaundice, developmental delays, vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

“As an obstetrician for 23 years, I have seen the impact of preterm birth on many families,” said George A. Macones, MD, primary investigator and the Mitchell and Elaine Yanow Professor and head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Washington University. “We will not be able to prevent preterm birth until we can better understand the biological mechanisms that cause it. We are excited to partner with the March of Dimes on this Prematurity Research Center. With the science we will conduct, we hope to drastically reduce preterm birth in the U.S.”

“Although we send “miracle babies” home from St. Louis Children’s Hospital, many premature babies do not survive their early birth and many others end up with lifelong health problems, because they were born too soon,” F. Sessions Cole, III, MD, Chief Medical Officer, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Director of Newborn Medicine at Washington University, and a March of Dimes National Trustee added. “The research that this new center will support will find solutions and better ways to prevent premature birth so we can end this epidemic.”

This prematurity research center will create a profile of women who are high- risk for giving birth too soon. It will investigate how sleep patterns and other environmental factors change a woman’s risk for preterm birth and will document how the structure of the cervix changes throughout a pregnancy. It also is seeking to create images of uterine contractions.

The first prematurity research center opened at Stanford University School of Medicine in California in 2011. The Ohio Collaborative, a partnership of the leading research centers in Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, launched in 2013. Two others are planned.

To learn more about the research center at Washington University in St. Louis visit: prematurityresearch.org/washu-stlouis

The March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health.  For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs.  For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org. Find us on Facebook and Twitter.


Waste Workers In Houston Vote To Join Teamsters Local 988

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Waste Workers In Houston Vote To Join Teamsters Local 988

Workers at WCA Waste Corp. Seek Fair Wages, Job Security, Safer Workplace


HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Workers at WCA Waste Corporation in Houston, who are seeking fair wages, job security and safer working conditions, voted today to join Teamsters Local 988. The vote was 90 to 28.

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International Brotherhood Of Teamsters.

The group of 130 drivers, helpers and general laborers is currently the only unionized private sector waste haulers in Texas.

“We have wanted this for so long,” said Luis Garcia, a driver for the past 11 years. “We want fair hourly wages and fair working conditions and the proper training and equipment so that we can do our very dangerous job safely.”

“For far too long this group of workers, primarily immigrants and Spanish speakers, as well as African-Americans, have struggled to achieve the American Dream because of the company’s abhorrent policies and working conditions,” said Robert Mele, President of Local 988 in Houston. “We will work hard to negotiate a contract that addresses the workers’ concerns.”

Mele praised the workers for standing united despite an anti-worker campaign waged by the company.

“I would like to personally thank Jeff Farmer and the IBT Organizing Department for the hard work that has been put into WCA’s organizing campaign over the last few months. Without the skills of his organizers, these workers would have never been able to withstand such a vicious anti-union campaign,” Mele said.

“Texas is a right-to-work state and we saw how the election went this past Tuesday, with pro-worker candidates suffering defeat, so this victory is especially rewarding,” said Robert Morales, Director of the Teamsters Solid Waste, Recycling and Related Industries Department. “These workers will finally have the respect and dignity they deserve—as Teamsters.”

Founded in 1903, the Teamsters Union represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and “like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.


(Español) Covered California y socios atraviesan el estado para promover el período de inscripción abierta que empieza el 15 de noviembre

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FIBRA Prologis Declares Quarterly Distribution

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FIBRA Prologis Declares Quarterly Distribution


MEXICO CITY, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced a cash distribution of Ps. 156.3 million (approximately US$11.5 million), or Ps. 0.2477 per Certificado Bursatil Fiduciario Inmobiliario (CBFI), which is approximately US$0.0182 per CBFI, related to the results of the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2014.

The distribution is payable Nov. 19, 2014, to CBFI holders with an ex-dividend date of Nov. 13, 2014, and a record date of Nov. 18, 2014.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2014, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 178 strategically located logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 29.8 million square feet (2.8 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

The statements in this report 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 “Comision 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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FIBRA Prologis Announces Certificate Holders Meeting

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FIBRA Prologis Announces Certificate Holders Meeting


MEXICO CITY, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced it will host a certificate holders meeting Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014, at 11 a.m. CST in the office of the Common Representative, Monex Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V., located in Av. Paseo de la Reforma No. 284, piso 9, Col. Juarez, C.P. 06600, Mexico, Distrito Federal.

The meeting is open to FIBRA Prologis certificate holders of record as of Nov. 18, 2014. The purpose of the meeting is to certify the independent nature of the recently appointed  alternate members of the Technical Committee and seek approval to issue an additional 4.5 million Certificados Bursatiles Fiduciarios Inmobiliarios (CBFI) in conjunction with the purchase of an approximately 634,800 square foot portfolio comprised of three buildings.

For additional information about the agenda and proposals to be set forth at the certificate holders meeting, please visit Investor Relations/Holder’s Meeting tab in our website fibraprologis.com.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico.  As of September 30, 2014, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 178 strategically located logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 29.8 million square feet (2.8 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

The statements in this report 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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FIBRA Prologis to Acquire 634,800 Square Foot Portfolio

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FIBRA Prologis to Acquire 634,800 Square Foot Portfolio


MEXICO CITY, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced it expects to acquire a 634,800 square foot portfolio of three logistics facilities in its global markets. The acquisition is subject to certain conditions and approvals, including the requisite approval of its certificate holders.

FIBRA Prologis will hold a certificate holders meeting to approve the issuance of additional Certificados Bursatilies Fiduciarios Inmobiliarios (CBFIs) on Nov. 19, 2014, at 11 a.m. CST at the office of the common representative Monex Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V., located in Av. Paseo de la Reforma No. 284, piso 9, Col. Juarez, C.P. 06600, Mexico, Distrito Federal.

The meeting is open to all FIBRA certificate holders of record as of Nov. 18, 2014. Upon certificate holder approval, the portfolio will be acquired using a combination of cash from the FIBRA Prologis balance sheet and proceeds from the issuance of CBFIs.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2014, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 178 strategically located logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 29.8 million square feet (2.8 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

The statements in this report 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 “Comision 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.

FIBRA Prologis.

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Hyundai Genesis Wins Ruedas ESPN “Best Luxury Sedan” Award

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Hyundai Genesis Wins Ruedas ESPN “Best Luxury Sedan” Award

Second consecutive year that Hyundai has received this prestigious award


MIAMI, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hyundai’s all-new 2015 Genesis was named “Best Luxury Sedan” by Ruedas ESPN. The leading Spanish automotive radio show in the U.S., Ruedas ESPN presented the award at the 44th annual Miami International Auto Show. By earning this accolade, the 2015 Hyundai Genesis also joins the 2014 Hyundai Equus and 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, which were named Ruedas ESPN‘s “Best Luxury Sedan” and “Best Large SUV”, respectively in 2013.

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“The all-new 2015 Hyundai Genesis is more luxurious and dynamic than ever before,” said Jaime Florez, Ruedas ESPN director and host. “Certainly, the Genesis is a smart buy for drivers looking for an outstanding car at an incredible value.”

For the 12nd annual Ruedas ESPN awards, an executive committee was responsible for generating the nominations. The industry experts group of jurors selected the winners of the twelve basic categories in addition to the top prize, “Ruedas ESPN Car of the Year”.

“It’s an honor to receive the award for Best Luxury Sedan for the second year in a row,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, Corporate and Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “This recognition from Ruedas ESPN is a further proof that our vehicles, including the all-new Genesis, have the ability to appeal to a wide variety of demographics in a very competitive market.”

Broadcast live on ESPN Deportes Radio, Ruedas ESPN can be heard on more than 48 radio stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico as well as SIRIUS and XM Channel 157. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET, hosts Jaime Florez, Niky Pauli, and Sergio Rodriguez share their common passion for cars, engineering, and motorsport with thousands of Hispanics.

Representing a bold step forward for Hyundai, the 2015 Genesis is all-new inside and out with a host of premium features and improved dynamics. Riding on a completely revamped platform, the sedan is stiffer and stronger than before. A suite of advanced assistance features such as Rear Cross-traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, Blind-Spot Detection and Smart Cruise Control are offered. Two engine options are available: a 311 horsepower 3.8 liter V6 and a 420 horsepower 5.0 liter V8, while an advanced HTRAC AWD system is available for the first time on a Hyundai passenger car. With base pricing starting at $38,000, a true blend of premium value, safety, bold design and superb driving dynamics can be had with the 2015 Hyundai Genesis.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. Hyundai Blue Link Connected Care provides owners of Hyundai models equipped with the Blue Link telematics system with proactive safety and car care services complimentary for one year with enrollment. These services include Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostic Alert, Monthly Vehicle Health Report and in-vehicle service scheduling.

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Hyundai Blue Link Launches Vehicle Safeguard Alerts In-Vehicle App On Refreshed 2015 Azera

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Hyundai Blue Link Launches Vehicle Safeguard Alerts In-Vehicle App On Refreshed 2015 Azera


App Helps Parents Coach Teen Drivers and Gives Them Peace of Mind


Second Generation Blue Link and Hyundai Assurance Car Care In-Vehicle App Also


Now Available on 2015 Azera


MIAMI, Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States. In fact, based on miles driven, teen drivers are three times more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to be in a fatal crash. Now, Hyundai is helping our customers reverse that trend.

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The Hyundai Blue Link Vehicle Safeguards Alerts In-Vehicle App is now available for download into the multimedia systems of the 2015 Azera and will be coming soon on Genesis and Sonata models with navigation. The Vehicle Safeguards Alerts App allows parents to monitor and set limits on their Hyundai’s speed, hours of operation and movements via text message, e-mail or both. This enhanced app helps parents reinforce safe driving habits for their children. Teens in vehicles with monitoring devices took fewer risks while driving than unsupervised teens, according to a 2009 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study of 16- and 17-year-old drivers.

The brilliance of the in-vehicle app is that now these alerts also can be seen from inside the vehicle providing parents with more peace of mind when their teen is behind the wheel. For example, a teenage driver will see a notification on the vehicle’s multimedia screen while the parent will get a text message alerting them of the violation. The alerts can then be used by parents to coach and remind teenage drivers that their driving habits are being monitored. The in-vehicle alerts are designed to get the attention of the teen driver and refocus them on driving safely.

In the past, the in-vehicle alerts were not available and subscribers could only set up and change alerts from myhyundai.com. Soon, the settings can be configured on the Blue Link mobile app. A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is required to set up or modify alerts. The Blue Link system and Blue Link mobile app now allows parents and teens to have unique PINs with different authorization levels, putting the parent in control to secure the alert settings.

Coaching teens to avoid speeding using Blue Link Safeguard Alerts is appealing to parents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), teens are more likely to take risks such as speeding – a contributing factor in 30 percent of all fatal crashes.

“We’ve listened to our Blue Link subscribers and given them exactly what they want,” said Michael Deitz, senior group manager of Connected Care, Hyundai Motor America. “If being able to set these alerts on multiple devices makes parents lives easier, then we furthered our goal of making the ownership experience as easy as possible.”

VEHICLE SAFEGUARDS ALERTS IN-VEHICLE APP FEATURES

All alerts come via email, text message or both.

  • Speed Alert: Owners can pre-set a speed limit for their Hyundai vehicle and receive an alert when that speed is exceeded.
  • Curfew Alert: Owners can pre-set time intervals for when their Hyundai can and cannot be driven and receive an alert if it exceeds those limits.
  • Geo-Fence: Owners can designate boundaries and monitor their Hyundai’s movements in and out of them.
  • Valet Alert: Owners can receive an alert if their vehicle travels beyond a pre-set limit from the drop-off point.

The in-vehicle Vehicle Safeguards Alerts and Car Care App can be downloaded directly from the Blue Link Download Center. The Blue Link Download Center is Hyundai’s exclusive app store with the latest in-vehicle apps for Hyundai vehicles. Users touch the apps icon to access the Download Center from the multimedia home screen. Once inside the Download Center, customers can search for the Car Care or Vehicle Safeguards app and download it. After the download is complete, the Car Care and Vehicle Safeguards apps will appear inside the apps folder on the multimedia screen.

The 2015 Azera also gets both the next-generation Blue Link system and the Hyundai Assurance In-Vehicle Car Care app with its new multimedia system.

BLUE LINK

Blue Link is an innovative telematics solution that brings seamless connectivity for safety, car care and infotainment capabilities and is offered in three packages: Assurance Connected Care, Remote and Guidance.

Connected Care:

  • Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Assistance
  • SOS Emergency Assistance
  • Enhanced Roadside Assistance
  • Monthly Vehicle Report
  • Maintenance Alert
  • Automated Diagnostic Trouble Code Notification (DTC)
  • Recall Advisor
  • Service Link

Remote:

  • Remote Vehicle Start with Climate Control
  • Remote Door Lock/Unlock
  • Remote Horn and Lights
  • Car Finder via Mobile App
  • Stolen Vehicle Recovery/Slowdown/Immobilization
  • Panic Notification
  • Alarm Notification

Guidance:

  • Turn-by-Turn Navigation Service
  • Destination Search Powered by Google
  • POI Web Search and Download

More details regarding Hyundai Blue Link are available at www.HyundaiBlueLink.com.


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