AFF Ad Campaign Highlights the New Argentina: Puerto Rico

July 29, 2014

AFF Ad Campaign Highlights the New Argentina: Puerto Rico

Territorial Governor Padilla Continues Assault on

U.S. Constitution, Investor Rights and U.S. Taxpayers

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The American Future Fund (AFF), a national 501(c)4 organization, continues its advertising campaign warning on the unlawful actions of Governor Alejandro Padilla of Puerto Rico – a U.S. Territory – that puts at risk the U.S. Constitution and edges the Commonwealth ever closer tohemispheric rogue nation, Argentina.

Nick Ryan, Founder of the American Future Fund, said: “As Argentine President Cristina Kirchner prepares to plunge her country further into the financial abyss, Governor Padilla believes this is the model for Puerto Rico, which will leave U.S. taxpayers footing the bill.”

Recently, Governor Padilla signed a law that eviscerates the rights of investors and violates the U.S. Constitution. When the independent ratings agency gave the Commonwealth poor financial marks for it, Padilla moved to deploy the instruments of his government to investigate them. To make matters worse, this new law could leave the lights on the island literally being turned off because of Padilla’s actions against the local electric utility. What’s more, all of this comes as his government ripped up a legally-binding agreement with a local bank his own administration signed. Since the bank has sought legal redress, Padilla’s administration has orchestrated a campaign of intimidation against the bank, and its employees.

“Governor Padilla’s continues to claim that Puerto Rico is financially solvent, respects creditor rights, is a safe place to invest, and is an upstanding U.S. Territory. Nothing could be further from the truth. The Governor’s blatant disregard for the rule of law threatens to isolate Puerto Rico from bond markets and cost U.S. taxpayers even more. Nancy Soderberg, a former Clinton Administration official, put it best: Governor Padilla must ‘uphold property rights, the rule of law, contractual rights and the rights of investors and creditors,'” concluded Ryan.

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To view the initial advertisement click here.

Background

In recent weeks, Governor Padilla and his government have undertaken a full-blown attack on the rule of law, the U.S. Constitution and investor rights. The first example, Doral Financial Corporation, a US-based bank and mortgage lender that Puerto Rico lawfully entered into a contractual agreement in 2012 acknowledging the Commonwealth owes Doral over $230 million. The agreement was ratified by both parties yet again in 2013. But Governor Padilla and his government are now refusing to honor this contract. Moreover, Doral’s regulator – the Office of the Financial Institutions Commissioner – and key political leaders including the Department of Justice are threatening the bank and its employees. These actions, coming after Doral’s decision to file litigation to enforce its agreement with the government, are disturbing, and an abuse of power by Governor Padilla and his government. The second example involves a new law, the Debt Enforcement and Recovery Act, which was rammed through the legislature by Governor Padilla. This law would allow the Puerto Rican government to repudiate the debts of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA). This would stiff investors, some of which include small investors and pensioners on and off the island. This law violates the U.S. Constitution, and has led the island’s bond ratings to be downgraded to junk status.

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Announces Letter to the President on 52,000 Unaccompanied Minors Detained in Border and Detention Facilities Nationwide and 2015 Enforcement Report on the State of Civil Rights at Immigration Detention Facilities

July 29, 2014

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Announces Letter to the President on 52,000 Unaccompanied Minors Detained in Border and Detention Facilities Nationwide and 2015 Enforcement Report on the State of Civil Rights at Immigration Detention Facilities

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced today that it has sent a letter of grave concern to the president, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security including its U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about reportedly unsanitary conditions, overcrowding, physical and sexual abuse, and lack of medical care in facilities holding tens of thousands of unaccompanied immigrant minors.

A Joint Complaint by the National Immigrant Justice Center and others details examples such as removal of essential medications, being held in unsafe and humiliating facilities, criminal victimization, and denial of safe food and water. If true, such incidents are a violation of federal laws such as the Prison Rape Elimination Act and DHS National Detention Standards that require time limits to detention hold-rooms, separation of males and females, separation of minors from adults, adequate food and water, and provision of basic personal hygiene necessities.

The Commission also announced that the topic of its 2015 Enforcement Report is “The State of Civil Rights at Immigration Detention Facilities.” The United States Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DHS ICE), along with state and local police enforcement agencies have placed a heightened focus on removal of unauthorized immigrants nationwide. The Commission will hold a briefing in fiscal year 2015 to examine the denials of equal protection in the administration of justice as to immigrant detainees and unaccompanied minors in detention facilities. Specifically, this briefing will focus on DHS ICE’s responsibilities and duties to these immigrants under federal legal standards of care in detention facilities with a special emphasis on the Performance Based National Detention Standards (PBNDS) and the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

Chairman Martin R. Castro said, “The civil rights and humanitarian crisis involving unaccompanied minor children arriving at our border seeking refuge from conditions in their home countries merits the attention of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The rights and human dignity of these children, as well as others held in federal immigration detention, are paramount in the Commission’s immediate engagement of these issues.”

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is an independent, bipartisan agency charged with advising the President and Congress on civil rights matters and issuing a federal civil rights enforcement report. For information about Commission’s reports and meetings, visit http://www.usccr.gov.

Media contact: Lenore Ostrowsky
Acting Chief, Public Affairs
(202) 376-8591
[email protected]

Vme TV and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Team Up to Offer Hispanic Americans Turn-Key Solutions to Home Buying

July 29, 2014

Vme TV and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Team Up to Offer Hispanic Americans Turn-Key Solutions to Home Buying

Partnership delivers home and lifestyle content to over 75 percent of Hispanic households in the U.S.

MIAMI, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Vme TV, the only national Spanish-language television network affiliated with public television stations, has joined forces with Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate to bring viewers “Vme Hogar,” informative video segments providing tips to help Hispanic Americans make the most out of their homeownership experience. These 15 segments, which will air throughout the summer and fall, share valuable guidance that will assist viewers through their first home purchase, demonstrate how to maximize their space, and provide tips on how to sell their property.

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According to the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals’ State of Hispanic Homeownership, Hispanics are playing an increasingly important role in the nation’s home purchase market. By 2020, half of all new homebuyers are expected to be Hispanic. Through this initiative, Vme TV and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate aim to provide this demographic with the necessary resources and knowledge to understand the financial process and the modifications that can be made to improve their real estate investment in the long term.

“Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is proud and committed to helping the growing Hispanic consumer market fulfill the American Dream of owning a home,” said Sherry Chris, president and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. “This informative television and video series offers viewers the opportunity to learn about buying and selling a home, and provides practical homeownership advice and tips to help them live the life they dream about in their homes.”

The State of Hispanic Homeownership report highlights that 56 percent of Hispanics feel that purchasing a home is a symbol of success or achievement. As this demographic continues to lead population growth in the United States, Hispanics will have increasing opportunities to drive the homebuyer market in the years to come.

“Vme TV understands that the home is at the heart of the Hispanic family. It is a place where culture, traditions and generations come together to celebrate important milestones and create new memories,” said Ralph Parkman, Vme TV’s vice-president of marketing. “This is what makes homeownership a significant, turnkey event in their lives, and together with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate we hope to help them achieve the ultimate goal of owning a home.”

Ventures such as this partnership with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate complement Vme TV’s efforts to provide trustworthy content that promotes success and well being throughout the Hispanic American community. Vme TV partners with likeminded organizations to create programming which offers viewers nationwide information that promotes upward mobility in an easily digestible format.

To find your local channel or to learn more about Vme TV, visit www.vmetv.com or follow Vme TV on social media via www.facebook.com/vmetv or www.twitter.com/vmetv.

ABOUT VME TELEVISION

Vme TV (pronounced veh-meh), is the first national Spanish-language television network in association with public television stations. Reaching more than 70 million households in the United States, Vme TV is broadcast in 43 markets by PBS stations and is available on DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse, as well as major cable companies including Comcast. The 24-hour digital broadcast service is dedicated to entertain, educate and inspire families in Spanish with a contemporary mix of original productions, exclusive premieres, acquisitions, and popular public television programs specially adapted for Hispanics. To find your local channel or to learn more about Vme TV, visit www.vmetv.com (http://www.vmetv.com/mediakit) or follow us on social media via www.facebook.com/vmetv or www.twitter.com/vmetv.

ABOUT BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE LLC

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC is a dynamic real estate brand that offers a full range of services to brokers, sales associates and home buyers and sellers. Using innovative technology, sophisticated business systems and the broad appeal of a lifestyle brand, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC embodies the future of the real estate industry while remaining grounded in the tradition of home. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp., a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services. The growing Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network includes more than 8,300 sales associates and approximately 260 offices serving homebuyers and sellers across the U.S and Canada. U.S. states served include: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.

Better Homes and Gardens® is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC and used with permission. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Franchise is independently owned and operated. For more information, please visit www.BHGRealEstate.com.

Lopez Negrete’s Juan Alanis Named Top 100 Social Media Power Influencer

July 29, 2014

Lopez Negrete’s Juan Alanis Named Top 100 Social Media Power Influencer

HOUSTON, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This month, Houston’s Top 100 Social Media Power Influencers of 2014 were announced, including Lopez Negrete Communications’ own Juan Alanis. A senior account supervisor for Lopez Negrete, Alanis was listed among the city’s top 50 influencers for his role at the premier full-service agency. Lopez Negrete Communications is the nation’s largest independent, Hispanic- owned-and-operated, full-service agency specializing in Hispanic marketing. Prior to joining Lopez Negrete, Alanis founded and developed the award-winning Hispanic lifestyle blog Juan of Words.

In his current capacity, Alanis provides strategic guidance on engaging the Hispanic consumer via social media and public relations efforts to Lopez Negrete clients, including Verizon Wireless, Samsung, Verizon Telecom, among various others.

“It’s really quite an honor to be included on such a list. Social media, in so many ways, has revolutionized the way we communicate and interact with one another on a daily basis. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the business sector where one-on-one communication can be key to establishing long-term, long-standing relationships with consumers,” said Alanis.

A former print journalist and spokesperson for Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby and Ellington Field airports, Alanis has also served as director of the Houston chapter of Latinos in Social Media (LATISM), the nation’s largest organization of Hispanics engaged in social media. In 2012, he served as conference director for the organization’s national conference held here in Houston. In 2011, Alanis’s Juan of Words was awarded Best Personal Blog by the Houston Press.

“Alanis’s Juan of Words is a perfect distillation of the Houston we all know,” the newspaper published in its Masters of Cyberspace feature. “It’s bilingual, heartfelt, hilarious and nostalgic all at once. Even if you don’t read or speak Spanish, it’s a fascinating read, plus it can be educational.”

This is the second year in a row the Top 100 Social Media Power Influencers list has been published. In order to be considered for the recognition, individuals had to be actively working in social media, living in Houston, and also active on Twitter.

“Being a member of the Lopez Negrete family means being on the cutting edge of this social revolution,” says Leonardo Basterra, executive director of digital strategy for Lopez Negrete. “Cathy and Alex Lopez Negrete understand the importance of having the right talent and tools to maintain our leadership role in the industry.”

In 2011, Lopez Negrete was recognized as the best Hispanic agency using social media to reach Latinos by LATISM. This year, the full-service agency inaugurated its state of the art Social Media Intelligence Center at its Houston headquarters. This command center is utilized by the agency’s digital and social media teams to monitor, analyze and engage in real-time social conversations for its premier list of clients.

To view the entire Top 100 Social Media Power Influencers Houston 2014 list, visit http://ericttung.com/2014/07/15/top-100-social-media-power-influencers-houston-2014-1-50/.

ABOUT LOPEZ NEGRETE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Lopez Negrete Communications, Inc. specializes in the Hispanic marketplace and stands as the largest Hispanic, independently owned and operated, full-service agency in the United States. Founded in 1985 by Alex and Cathy Lopez Negrete, the agency offers thought leadership and a full range of marketing, advertising and communications services, including strategic planning, research and consumer insights, media planning and buying, creative, brand leadership, digital, social media, public relations, and promotions. Award winning throughout a rich, 29-year history, Lopez Negrete counts as clients some of the nation’s largest corporations and their prestigious brands, including Verizon Communications Inc. (Wireless and Telecom), Bank of America, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., SAMSUNG Telecommunications America, NBC Universal Motion Pictures Group, NBCU Entertainment, Kraft Foods (Singles and Natural Cheeses), and Southern California Edison. With national headquarters in Houston, Texas and offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Mexico City, Lopez Negrete employs more than 250 employees, who keep clients at the forefront of a burgeoning, Hispanic market. www.lopeznegrete.com

Videos from ETS-CDF Symposium on Advancing Success for Black Men in College Now Available Online

July 29, 2014

Videos from ETS-CDF Symposium on Advancing Success for Black Men in College Now Available Online

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Recently 400 of the of the nation’s preeminent educators, experts, policymakers, and fundraisers working on advancing Black male success in higher education gathered for a day-long symposium co-convened by ETS and the Children’s Defense Fund, to highlight the issues and discuss solutions. Videos of panel discussions and presentations from that event are now available online.

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The symposium, “Advancing Success for Black Men in College,” was the fourth and final in the series, “Promoting Promising Practices for Black Male Success,” which began by looking at the education attainment of Black boys from birth to nine, then middle school, high school and most recently college.

“The leaders from government, academia, civil rights organizations and corporations who gathered for this symposium would not have done so if they didn’t believe it was possible to chart a path forward for Black men in college,” says Walt MacDonald, President and CEO of ETS, who opened the event. “It was an inspiring and informative day filled with shining examples of students who have succeeded in the face of adversity as well as profiles of frontline programs that offer great hope, but also show it can be done. We’re pleased to share the wonderful presentations from the event.”

“In five years, the majority of our children will be non-White. We need them if we are going to have a strong military, a strong workforce and are going to be able to compete and maintain our role in the world,” said Marian Wright Edelman, President of the Children’s Defense Fund. “Failing to invest in equal success for all children represents America’s greatest economic and military security threat. By talking about an action plan for how we’re going to save our Black boys, we are talking about an action plan for how we are going to save our country.”

A highlight of the day was a panel presentation called “College Student Stories,” that featured four young men who defied the odds and became college success stories. The four, Sixto Cancel, Shawon Jackson, Javon Mullings and Marvin Perry, talked about finding the inspiration to strive for a college education, people and programs that helped them succeed, the financial challenges of going to college, choosing positive, supportive friends, navigating dating relationships in college and more.

Moderator Jeff Johnson of Illume Communications asked the group how they came to realize the importance of a college education. Cancel, who grew up in the foster care system and is now at Virginia Commonwealth University, said, “I saw the difference between people who made it out of the foster care system and those still in the neighborhood. I saw the difference was education. That access gave them a better quality of life. It enabled them to be self-reliant. Education did that for them. That’s the moment I realized that’s where I needed to be.”

Other panel discussions offered insights about policy changes that can increase access and raise the odds for college success, how to make college more affordable, and strategies to support college students so they make it through to graduation.

“When you look at most indicators of achievement, this is the group that comes in at the bottom most often,” said Michael Nettles, Senior Vice President, ETS Policy Evaluation Research Center. “We need to make progress, and your participation is important to that end,” he said, underscoring the symposium’s purpose of sharing ideas and strategies that work.

See video of the day’s speakers and panel discussions.
Search the Twitter hashtag #blackmenincollege to view live Tweets and photos sent by guests and participants throughout the day.
See background from ETS, information about the symposium and a list of participants.

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC ® tests, the GRE ® tests and The Praxis Series ® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org

The Lincoln Motor Company Joins the National Society of Hispanic MBAs as 2014 Marketing Partner and Expands Foundation Scholarship Support for MBA Students

July 29, 2014

The Lincoln Motor Company Joins the National Society of Hispanic MBAs as 2014 Marketing Partner and Expands Foundation Scholarship Support for MBA Students

IRVING, Texas, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) announced a partnership with The Lincoln Motor Company as NSHMBA’s 2014 national Automotive Partner.

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Lincoln will be conference Co-lead at NSHMBA’s 25th Annual Conference & Career Expo in Philadelphia, PA on September 24 -27, 2014. Lincoln will be offering unique test drive experiences for all conference attendees. Lincoln will also be providing a vehicle lease giveaway to all participants during the conference. Lincoln has also expanded its support to NSHMBA with a pledge towards their MBA scholarship fund.

As part of this partnership, NSHMBA will also execute chapter events throughout Los Angeles and Miami featuring Lincoln vehicles. These events will take place starting August 1^st through December 31^st, 2014.

“In order for Hispanic business students and professionals to build successful careers in this ever-changing economy, they need professional advice on how to leverage the unique opportunities afforded to them,” said NSHMBA CEO Manny Gonzalez. “NSHMBA, alongside with Lincoln and our other sponsors, is here to provide professional development and as many opportunities as possible to succeed.”

“Our partnership with NSHMBA helps to illustrate our mutual admiration for excellence and achievement,” said David Rodriguez, Multicultural Marketing Manager, Lincoln Motor Company. “NSHMBA presents a powerful platform to demonstrate Lincoln’s commitment to create innovative, modern products for our passionate Hispanic consumers.”

About the National Society of Hispanic MBAs
National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA): formed in 1988, as a non-profit organization aiming to empower Hispanics to achieve their fullest educational, social, and earning potential. NSHMBA serves the Hispanic community and its constituents through a national network of 40 chapters and hundreds of community partners across the United States and Puerto Rico covering 100 percent of the Hispanic community. NSHMBA is dedicated to building and advancing Hispanic leadership, advocating the pursuit of higher education and providing its members with world-class professional development and career management programs. Visit www.nshmba.org.

About The Lincoln Motor Company
Lincoln is the luxury automotive brand of Ford Motor Company, committed to creating compelling vehicles with an exceptional ownership experience to match. Lincoln is in the process of introducing four all-new vehicles in the next four years. For more information about Lincoln, please visit media.lincoln.com or www.lincoln.com. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/Lincoln.

NutriBullet Releases the UNI Project Trailer in Support of the BeTheNextUNI Project

July 29, 2014

NutriBullet Releases the UNI Project Trailer in Support of the BeTheNextUNI Project

Nationwide Campaign to Help Reduce Childhood Obesity and Educate Teens on Healthy Living

LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NutriBullet, LLC., a premiere health and wellness brand and creator of high-performance nutritional smoothie makers, has announced the launch of “The UNI Project” trailer, which previews a documentary offering sustainable solutions to the declining health of today’s teens. NutriBullet partnered with University High School (UNI) in Los Angeles, sending in a Registered Dietitian to work with teachers and students and providing them with vegetables, fresh fruit and NutriBullets to create a healthy daily breakfast.

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“A staggering 66 percent of students enrolled in the project were overweight, which unfortunately is not far off the national average published by the CDC at 60%,” said NutriBullet’s in-house Registered Dietitian Sarah Lefkowitz. “We need to encourage students to start eating veggies every day to turn their health around in a big way. Making daily green smoothies is an easy and fun way to do that.”

The NutriBullet health team, led by Lefkowitz and Kerri Eich Reiners, the Director of Health and Environmental Sciences at UNI guided students in making their own daily vegetable and fruit-based smoothies over the course of three months. To measure the physical impact of the regimen, participating students had anthropomorphic data collected, including height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, and blood samples to test cholesterol levels at the beginning and end of the program.

The NutriBullet health team documented students’ daily activities, interactions and struggles. The 12-week study ended with astonishing results, including lowered cholesterol, weight loss, decreased waist size, reduced acne and a distinct improvement in overall health and well being among students. Thus, the UNI Project was born.

The success of this program inspired the NutriBullet health team to launch BeTheNextUNI, an opportunity to expand The UNI Project nationwide. This contest offers five schools the chance to receive $10,000 in funding towards their own program. In addition, they will receive NutriBullet units, The UNI Project 12-week Program Guidelines, ongoing guidance by the NutriBullet RDs, as well as possible blood work analysis.

“We live in a fast-paced world where most parents don’t have time to cook, and where adolescents are bombarded with wrong messages about what to eat,” explained David Wolfe, a Nutrition Expert who worked with teachers and students on The UNI Project. “It is no wonder teens are suffering from rapidly declining health and are more confused than ever about what healthy eating even means.”

For more information, submission guidelines and to learn more about the program and documentary, please click here.

About NutriBullet, LLC.:

The NutriBullet launched in March of 2012, providing a simple, quick, and delicious way to maximize fruit and vegetable intake on a daily basis. Sold in more than 70 countries worldwide, the NutriBullet has transformed the notion of eating healthy into a fun and easy task. Become one of the 10 million “NutriBlasters” revolutionizing their health with the NutriBullet to look and feel better than they have in years!

FIBRA Prologis Announces Second Quarter Earnings Results

July 28, 2014

FIBRA Prologis Announces Second Quarter Earnings Results

– Occupancy Increased to 94.3 Percent –

– Rents on Rollover Increased 7.2 Percent –

– Leased 2.3 Million Square Feet –

MEXICO CITY, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14) the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today reported results for the second quarter of 2014.

FIBRA Prologis began trading on the Mexican Stock Exchange on June 4, 2014. With the proceeds, FIBRA Prologis acquired the initial portfolio of 29.7 million square feet (2.8 million square meters) of Class-A logistics and manufacturing facilities. As a result, the financial report for the second quarter includes the results from June 4 through June 30, 2014. We do not have comparable results for any prior periods. However, for the operational metrics included in this announcement, we have used the results of the properties in the portfolio prior to ownership by FIBRA Prologis.

Funds from operations (“FFO”), as defined by FIBRA Prologis, in the second quarter were Ps. 90.2 million (approximately US$6.9 million). Net earnings per fully diluted certificate were Ps. 55.8 million (approximately US$4.3 million) or Ps. 0.09 per CBFI (approximately US$0.01 per CBFI).

“We delivered a great inaugural quarter highlighted by significant increases in occupancy and effective rent,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, FIBRA Prologis. “Growth in the logistic and manufacturing sector is driving demand for our properties. FIBRA Prologis has the highest-quality logistics facilities located in six key markets and are well positioned to capitalize on these market drivers moving forward.”

STRONG OPERATING RESULTS
FIBRA Prologis leased 2.3 million square feet (approximately 214,000 square meters) in the second quarter. Occupancy at quarter end was 94.3 percent, an increase of 110 basis points over the prior quarter. Tenant retention in the second quarter was 82.0 percent. Net effective rents on leases signed during the quarter increased 7.2 percent from prior in-place rents.

During the second quarter, cash same-store net operating income (“NOI”) increased 4.3 percent. The increase was principally driven by higher occupancy and positive rent change.

PRUDENT CAPITAL STRUCTURE SUPPORTS FUTURE GROWTH
In connection with our initial public offering (“IPO”), FIBRA Prologis secured a Ps. 3.25 billion (US$250.0 million) revolving credit facility.

As of June 30, 2014, FIBRA Prologis’ liquidity was approximately Ps. 5.6 billion (US$425.4 million), which included Ps. 3.1 billion (US$235.0 million) of available capacity on its credit facility, Ps. 496 million (US$38.1 million) of unrestricted cash and a Ps. 2.0 billion (US$152.3 million) value added tax receivable. The credit facility can be increased by an additional Ps 1.3 billion (US$100.0 million) at FIBRA Prologis’ option.

WEBCAST & CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
FIBRA Prologis will host a webcast/conference call to discuss quarterly results, current market conditions and future outlook tomorrow, July 29, at 1:00 p.m. CST. Interested parties are encouraged to access the live webcast by clicking the microphone icon located near the top of the opening page of the FIBRA Prologis Investor Relations website (httpp://www.fibraprologis.com). Interested parties also can participate via conference call by dialing +1 (877) 447-8218 (from the United States and Canada toll free) or + (973) 409-9692 (from all other countries) and enter conference code 69787764

A telephonic replay will be available from July 29 through August 29 at +1 (855) 859-2056 (from the U.S. and Canada) or + (404) 537-3406 (from all other countries), with conference code 69787764. The webcast replay will be posted when available in the Investor Relations section on 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, 2014, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 177 strategically-located logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 29.7 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 report

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.

DollarDays.com reinvents wholesale business with dynamic new website

July 28, 2014

DollarDays.com reinvents wholesale business with dynamic new website

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Those familiar with DollarDays.com, the country’s premier online wholesaler, will tell you its recent site redesign was long overdue. DollarDays had simply outgrown its website, limiting its ability to take the customers to the next level. In December 2013, DollarDays engaged Arizona agency, Resound Creative, to create a redesign strategy focused on user experience and customer satisfaction.

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Six months later, on July 1, 2014, the DollarDays team proudly unveiled a new and improved website. “New and improved” is an understatement, as it has undergone a metamorphosis that not only includes a customer-centric makeover, but upon visual inspection, the wow factor from the site’s graphics stunned regular users, while providing a memorable user experience. With these upgrades, the average time spent on the website has increased and DollarDays has been enjoying what it hoped for: an 81% decrease in bounce rate, 24% more registrations, a load time four times faster than the old site and a 12% increase in average order value.

While rolling out the new website, DollarDays introduces a marketing initiative focusing on driving new traffic to the site. During the site design, the DollarDays’ team thoroughly evaluated each marketing vendor and tool currently being used and added new marketing partners who are invested in DollarDays’ growth due to mutually beneficial performance incentives. A visually stunning site coupled with a new user experience and the flow of new customers from performing marketing initiatives, are the right ingredients for a successful site rollout. Marc Joseph, DollarDays’ CEO said, “We couldn’t be happier about the new site. The improvements we made were exactly what our customers wanted. The strong feedback we’re getting tells us we’re doing something right!”

“One of our most significant changes was in our mobile presence. Resound Creative designed the site in a manner that allows for responsive viewing, which means our site will resize itself to adapt to any type of device you are using, whether it’s a smart phone or a tablet,” Joseph said.

One thing that will not change at DollarDays is its $5,000 monthly merchandise giveaway on Facebook to causes such as education, homelessness, animal welfare, eldercare, teachers and students. “We have connected with a community of over 210,000 on Facebook that is like minded. They respond to helping others and nominate teachers, shelters, schools, etc., to win in the monthly giveaways—they wait for the announcement of the winners each month like it was the winner of American Idol! We love being able to give back to the community,” said Mr. Joseph, who also authors a monthly Huffington Post article that offers reflection on a cause that is in alignment with the DollarDays’ ideals. Joseph’s July Huffington Post article is a passionate look at our kids’ education.

In 2001, DollarDays was created to provide quality wholesale products in small case packs at great prices for small retail businesses as a way to compete with the chains in their communities. This vision remains the focus, including a customer base that has evolved to include thousands of non-profit organizatons, as well as consumers, to the list of customers who DollarDays caters to today.

On a final note, Joseph declared, “We have truly reinvented online wholesaling. What was once a strictly B2B space, is now wide open for not only businesses, but non-profits and consumers. Each of these users is finding DollarDays as their go-to niche for wholesale savings. Our new website is something that any user can use and enjoy with ease.”

DollarDays International is a web-based virtual warehouse since 2001, where small business owners and charities can find great deals on small business-sized orders for more than 300,000 products, from toys and household decor to apparel, electronics and seasonal merchandise. Due to its innovative business model, DollarDays’ prices are not only often far below those which most small business are accustomed to, but the offerings include many name-brand products as well as rock-bottom pricing on overstocked and closeout items. Membership is free and any small business and non-profit organizations are eligible to shop at www.dollardays.com.

Amscot Financial opens new branch in Ocala

July 28, 2014

Amscot Financial opens new branch in Ocala

TAMPA, Florida, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest branch location in Ocala, Florida. This brings the number of Amscot Financial branches to 236.

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The new branch is located at 7578 S.E. Maricamp Road, south of the intersection at Midway Road. The branch is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays through Thursday and on Saturday. On Fridays, the hours are at 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday, the hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

All Amscot Financial branches are open 365 days a year, providing convenient access to financial services. Amscot offers check cashing, electronic bill payment, money transfer services, prepaid cards, notary services, cash advances, ATMs, copying and faxing service. Moreover, a consumer can obtain money orders with no purchase fees – no other purchase is necessary for a customer to be able to purchase a money order for free.

Founded in 1989, Amscot Financial employs more than 1,600 associates who work at the company’s retail branches and at the company’s corporate headquarters in Tampa.

Amscot operates branches in 20 Florida counties. The company has retail locations in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Polk, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Sarasota, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Volusia, Brevard, Marion, Citrus, Flagler, Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

About Amscot Financial

Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., Amscot Financial is a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, including check cashing, bill payment, money transfers, cash advances, prepaid cards and money orders through its wholly owned division, Amscot International Money Order Company. Amscot Financial currently operates 235 retail financial service centers throughout Florida and employs more than 1,600 employees. Amscot Financial has been recognized by the Tampa Bay Business Journal as one of Tampa Bay’s Best Places to Work for five years. For additional information, please visit the company’s website at www.amscot.com.

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