San Diablo Artisan Churros Releases Take & Bake Churro Kit

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE– San Diablo Artisan Churros (San Diablo), the only nationwide purveyor of gourmet fresh filled churros that delivers deep-fried happiness on demand, announces the release of the Take & Bake Churro Kit. The kit includes one…

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE– San Diablo Artisan Churros (San Diablo), the only nationwide purveyor of gourmet fresh filled churros that delivers deep-fried happiness on demand, announces the release of the Take & Bake Churro Kit. The kit includes one devil’s dozen [13] pre-made and chilled mini churros ready to reheat (in the oven or air fryer), fill, and devour. The award-winning churro dough is made from scratch, fried to golden-perfection, and coated with sugar and freshly-ground cinnamon. San Diablo’s one-of-a-kind Take & Bake kit gives customers flexibility to fill churros in their home kitchen with filling of their choice, including dulce de leche, nutella, sweet cream, homemade lemon curd, and raspberry. Whether celebrating a special occasion, holiday, or indulging just because, San Diablo’s quick and easy Take & Bake Churro Kit is the perfect way to create a lasting memory or sweet escape.

Beloved by Utahns since 2016, San Diablo Artisan Churros are now available for shipping nationwide. Entrepreneur Scott Porter developed the Take & Bake Churro Kit as a COVID-19 business pivot to bring the joy of «heaven sent, wicked good» gourmet filled churros safely into the home. What started as a way to satisfy the cravings of local churro fans, the overwhelming response prompted Porter to deliver churro happiness across the country.

Just in time for a socially-distanced holiday gift giving season, San Diablo Take & Bake Churros is an at-home tradition that families and friends will want to continue for special occasions and holidays, during and after quarantine.

ABOUT SAN DIABLO ARTISAN CHURROS
San Diablo Artisan Churros specializes in creating artisan-filled churros for special events and celebrations. The proprietary, award-winning churro dough recipe is made from scratch and fried on-demand. The fried golden brown, hollow-centered churros are filled with «happiness»—gourmet fillings of choice. In a relentless search for churro perfection, the menu has expanded to include seasonal flavors, savory churro offerings, and nationwide at-home delivery. San Diablo members enjoy outstanding quality artisanal food that is undeniably fresh, delicious, and delivered with a unique style of fun. Like their Artisan Churros, San Diablo is filled with social good: supporting local, national, and international non-profit causes.

Take & Bake photos and videos are available here

CONTACT:
Chelsea Anderson-Long | Amber Henrie
In The Lights PR
churros@inthelights.net 

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miR Scientific’s Breakthrough Sentinel Disease Management Platform Receives 2020 Innovation Award

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — miR Scientific, LLC announced today that its disease management platform for prostate cancer has been selected as the winner in Questex’s 2020 Fierce Innovation Awards — Life Sciences Edition in the Medical Device Innovation category.  The Fierce…

NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — miR Scientific, LLC announced today that its disease management platform for prostate cancer has been selected as the winner in Questex’s 2020 Fierce Innovation Awards — Life Sciences Edition in the Medical Device Innovation category.  The Fierce Innovation Awards, a peer-reviewed awards program from the publisher of FierceBiotech and FiercePharma, has recognized miR Scientific for the miR Sentinel™ Prostate Test platform as an industry leading medical device innovation.

«Receiving the medical innovation award during National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month from such an extraordinarily accomplished peer-review panel of one of the industry’s leading publishing groups further invigorates our team’s fierce resolve to transform cancer management,» said Sam Salman, Co-Founder and Chairman & CEO at miR Scientific. «Our innovation is a revolutionary validatedi platform that provides a molecular measure of malignancy of the entire organ with unmatched accuracy, and since it is entirely based on a single non-invasive urine specimen, broad accessibility and complete ease of use can be achieved.»

The miR Sentinel™ Prostate Test solves a persistent global real-world problem involving the management of prostate cancer, a screened disease that represents the highest number of new cancer cases diagnosed annually and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men worldwide. The current standard of care (SOC) for screening prostate cancer fails to provide subjects and their providers with a definitive indication of the presence of disease and its severity.  As a result, significantly less than half of the age-eligible male population in the US, and even less globally, interact with screening, potentially missing an early detection opportunity that may have likely allowed for successful disease management. The SOC too-often identifies healthy patients as being suspicious of disease, requiring them to be subjected to highly invasive, morbidities-prone and costly core needle biopsies.  Significantly less than half-the men with a suspicion of disease are diagnosed with cancer. The SOC therefore suffers from high false positives, deadly false negatives and systematic health inequity across racial populations.

The miR Sentinel™ Prostate Test is an integrated platform that, from a single urine specimen, definitively classifies and monitors the risk of a subject into one of four groups: «No Molecular Evidence of Prostate Cancer» (NMEPC), or, for patients with molecular evidence of prostate cancer, Low Risk, Intermediate Risk, or High-Risk cancer.  Validation data for the miR Sentinel™  Prostate Test were published in the September issue of The Journal of Urology. These data show that miR Scientific’s platform can detect molecular evidence of prostate cancer with sensitivity of 94% and specificity of 92%, which translates to AUC of 0.98. When the cancer is diagnosed, the test further classifies the cancer as either low risk with sensitivity of 93% and specificity of 90%, which translates to AUC of 0.98, or critically, as high risk with sensitivity of 94% and specificity of 96%, which translates to AUC of 0.99.  The Company is preparing for the large-scale commercial launch of the miR Sentinel™ Prostate Test as a CLIA and CLEP Lab Developed Test.

The Fierce Innovation Awards highlight companies that demonstrate innovative solutions, technologies and services that have the potential to make the greatest impact for biotech and pharma industries. Winners’ and finalists’ applications were reviewed by an exclusive panel of executives from major biotech and pharma companies. All applications were evaluated based on effectiveness, technical innovation, competitive advantage, financial impact and true innovation. 

Winners were announced in the Fierce Innovation Report Healthcare Edition 2020 published by Fierce Healthcare in September 2020.  

About the miR Scientific Sentinel Prostate Assay
miR Scientific’s published paper in the Journal of Urology makes reference to three separately validated tests: the miR Sentinel™ PCa Test, which determines whether or not there is molecular evidence of prostate cancer; the miR Sentinel™ CS Test, which for those with a positive miR Sentinel™ PCa Test (or other confirmatory cancer diagnosis), determines whether the cancer is low risk versus intermediate or high risk, and the miR Sentinel™ HG Test, which for those with a positive miR Sentinel™ PCa Test (or other confirmatory cancer diagnosis), identifies patients with high-grade, high-risk cancer. Directly based on the validation of three tests in the referenced large Journal of Urology cohort, miR Scientific generated the miR Sentinel™ Prostate Test as a single test that integrates the four possible outcomes based on a single urine specimen. The extraordinary sensitivity and specificity of the Sentinel tests enable them to be used non-invasively to screen, diagnose, prognose and monitor patients with prostate cancer without any other adjunctive test or analytic input such as a specific PSA, DRE or other value. 

About miR Scientific
miR Scientific, LLC is a healthcare company whose purpose is to transform cancer management by providing early and highly accurate detection, characterization and monitoring of disease. Our team developed the miR Scientific Disease Management Platform™, which is comprised of proprietary, non-invasive and highly accurate liquid biopsy urine tests for the detection, classification and monitoring of urological cancers. miR Scientific is a majority-owned operating subsidiary of Impact NRS LLC, headquartered in New York with operating subsidiaries in Israel, Canada and Puerto Rico.

i Wang et al, «Expression of Small Noncoding RNAs in Urinary Exosomes Classifies Prostate Cancer into Indolent and Aggressive Disease,» THE JOURNAL OF UROLOGY®, Vol. 204 (September 2020): 466-475. https://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000001020

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Sagicor Life Insurance Company and Vida Life Announce Partnership

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sagicor® Life Insurance Company (Sagicor) and Vida Life™ (Vida) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a strategic partnership. Sagicor’s products and industry-leading Accelewriting® underwriting process combined with Vida’s insights in creating a quality bi-lingual experience will allow both companies to provide a new, innovative life insurance purchasing experience. Together, they will provide…

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sagicor® Life Insurance Company (Sagicor) and Vida Life™ (Vida) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a strategic partnership. Sagicor’s products and industry-leading Accelewriting® underwriting process combined with Vida’s insights in creating a quality bi-lingual experience will allow both companies to provide a new, innovative life insurance purchasing experience. Together, they will provide individuals with the opportunity to purchase insurance products that will protect them, help them to grow, and allow them to give back to their communities.

«This partnership supports Sagicor’s continued commitment to innovative life insurance products that are easily accessible to our family, friends, and neighbors,» said Bart Catmull, President and Chief Operating Officer. «With Vida’s advanced relationships in the Hispanic community and Sagicor’s solutions, we have a unique opportunity to continue to provide growth and protection to our customers in a very under-served market.»

James Juarez, Vida Co-Founder and CEO, echoed a similar sentiment regarding Sagicor’s rich history of providing great products to the Hispanic community.

«They met the criteria we were looking for in a partner — a full-service life insurance company, a history of trustworthiness and strength, and a commitment to offering customers world-class service with integrity and value. Coming from a multicultural background, we felt that this partnership would help ensure wealth and prosperity in the Hispanic community as well as all cultures.»

Designed to Give Individuals Flexible and Affordable Term Life Protection
The Sagicor-Vida partnership offers individuals a straightforward way to protect their families through a direct-to-consumer mobile insurance platform.

  • Easy Online Application: Get a personalized quote, apply online, and receive a decision in minutes.
  • No Medical Exam1 Required: Answer a few simple health questions online.
  • Quick Benefit Payout: Benefits are typically paid out quickly and are income tax-free.2
  • Guaranteed Rate and Coverage for the Life of the Policy: Coverage and rates are locked for the life of the policy as long as all scheduled payments are made.
  • Affordable Protection for 10, 15, or 20 Years: Up to $1,000,000 in term life insurance coverage.3

While every family situation is unique, both Sagicor and Vida remain focused on providing solutions to meet various individual needs. «By protecting what matters most, families can grow financially and give back to their heritage,» said Mr. Juarez.

«Over the last couple of months, we’ve all experienced a level of uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic,» said Mr. Catmull. «And in the midst of this chaos, Sagicor has provided stability and comfort to help protect the ones you love most. I’m confident that we will continue to make a difference through this partnership.»

About Sagicor Life Insurance Company
Sagicor Life Insurance Company is a full-service life insurance company that helps clients make wise financial decisions today to ensure they’re protected tomorrow. Sagicor is licensed in 45 states and the District of Columbia and is rated «A-» (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company (4th best out of 16 possible ratings), affirmed as of October 14, 2019.

Sagicor is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sagicor Financial Company Ltd. (SFCL).4 Founded in 1840, SFCL is one of the oldest insurance groups in the Americas, with operations in 21 countries mainly in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Sagicor is committed to offering customers world-class service with integrity and value. To learn more about Sagicor, visit Sagicor.com.

Media Contact
Sagicor Life Insurance Company
Katie Owens, AVP Corporate Communications
813-287-1602, ext. 6205
Katie_Owens@sagicor.com

About Vida Insurance
Vida Life™ is an insurtech founded in 2019 focused on selling mobile-accessible life insurance and savings products aimed at helping the 60 million plus Hispanics in the U.S to leverage their $1.4 trillion dollar buying power. To learn more about Vida, visit GetVidaLife.com.

Media Contact
Vida Life™
Marketing Department
888-421-2308
investors@getvidalife.com

1 Issuance of the policy may depend on the answers to the health questions in the application.
2 Neither Sagicor nor their agents provide tax, legal, estate planning, or accounting advice. Please consult with your tax and/or legal advisor for information specific to your situation.
3 Dependent upon the issue age.
4 Sagicor Financial Company Ltd. is a separate entity and is not responsible for the insurer’s financial condition or contractual obligations.

Product issued by Sagicor Life Insurance Company, Scottsdale, AZ and offered by Vida Insurance Services, LLC, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. This product is not available in all states, and state variations may apply.

Policy forms: ICC141015, 1000, 1000FL.

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RBC opens registration for first global, virtual running event in its charitable Race for the Kids series

TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, RBC opened registration for its first global and virtual charitable running event, as part of its signature Race for the Kids series. Fundraising from the event will benefit youth and children’s causes around the globe, with 36 charity partners that participants can elect to support. Facing the significant disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the youth-focused services provided by these charity partners are needed now more than…

TORONTO, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, RBC opened registration for its first global and virtual charitable running event, as part of its signature Race for the Kids series. Fundraising from the event will benefit youth and children’s causes around the globe, with 36 charity partners that participants can elect to support. Facing the significant disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the youth-focused services provided by these charity partners are needed now more than ever.

Instead of a standard running event format, participants will enjoy an innovative virtual experience through the event’s online registration and fundraising website:

  • Registering for the event is free and open to all, regardless of geography, age, or running ability.
  • Participants can elect to support any of the participating 36 charity partners, regardless of where they are physically located.
  • Participants will be able to select their personal race distance and route in their local community (with no pre-determined race course).
  • Participants are encouraged to complete their run or walk independently or with family members (while observing local public health advice and government guidelines) over the October 17-18 weekend.
  • The event website integrates with many running apps, allowing participants to record and map their virtual run or walk.
  • Runner bibs, event posters, and completion certificates will be available for download through the event website.
  • Participants will also receive digital medals and recognition which can be shared on social media.

RBC’s goal for the event is to create ‘the world’s largest virtual family fun run,’ with all RBC employees, their family/friends, charity partner supporters, and members of the public invited to take part.

«The global pandemic has disrupted several aspects of our lives. For many young people, the crisis has negatively impacted their mental health and well-being, access to education, and employment opportunities,» said Dave McKay, President and Chief Executive Officer, RBC. «That’s why we’re taking our RBC Race for the Kids to a virtual format this year – to ensure we can continue to address these needs, supporting young people and their families facing these challenges. I want to thank our 36 charity partners for their ongoing dedication to youth in this critical year and am looking forward to Race weekend.»

Prior to 2020, RBC Race for the Kids events took place in 17 physical locations, including: Bahamas, Barbados, Calgary, Chicago, Hong Kong, Jersey, Kuala Lumpur, London, Montreal, New York, Ottawa, Seattle, St. Paul, Sydney, Toronto, Trinidad & Tobago, and Vancouver. Since its inception in 2009, the series has attracted more than 260,000 participants and raised over $57 million for youth and children’s causes around the world.

In addition to hosting this virtual event, RBC has committed $10.5 million to date towards food security, mental health, and strategic preparedness in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, RBC donated $130 million to nearly 5,000 charitable organizations, globally.

To learn more about RBC Race for the Kids, its charity partners, or register for the virtual event, visit: www.rbcraceforthekids.com.

About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 86,000+ employees who bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank, and one of the largest in the world based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 34 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.‎

We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/community-social-impact.

Josh Humeniuk, Corporate Communications, RBC, 416-567-5607, josh.humeniuk@rbc.com

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NCOA Launches Falls Free CheckUp/Chequeo Contra Caídas: Bilingual Tool to Prevent One of Greatest Health Risks to Older Adults

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — During Falls Prevention Awareness Week, September 21-25, 2020, the <a target="_blank"…

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — During Falls Prevention Awareness Week, September 21-25, 2020, the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can age well, is launching Falls Free CheckUp/Chequeo Contra Caídas, an innovative online tool—available in both English and Spanish—that helps older adults assess their risk of falling and offers them a wealth of bilingual resources to stay safe.

The self-directed survey asks older adults 12 questions about their potential falls risk, such as balance and strength, medications, worry about falls, and past history of falls. A score of four or more indicates a risk for falls. After completing the screening, older adults receive their results by email, along with specific steps and resources to reduce their risk and advice on following up with their health care provider.

The checkup is built on NCOA’s deep expertise in falls prevention as leader of the National Falls Prevention Resource Center, funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living, and the Falls Free® Initiative. NCOA has sponsored Falls Prevention Awareness Day in September for the past 12 years, and this year expanded the event to a full week to bring additional attention to this critical health issue and reach more older adults. As part of NCOA’s commitment to reaching the growing Hispanic and Latinx older adult community, the checkup and resources are also offered in Spanish.

«We want older adults to be their own agents of change in ensuring they age well, and the Falls Free CheckUp/Chequeo Contra Caídas empowers them to do just that by providing a simple, confidential assessment of their falls risks and proven methods to address them,» said Kathleen Cameron, Senior Director of NCOA’s Center for Healthy Aging. «The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot of things, but one thing that’s still the same is falling is not a normal part of aging. There are steps older adults can take to reduce their risk. The online screening is an excellent first step in taking action»

One in four Americans aged 65+ falls every year. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries, such as hip fractures and brain injuries, for older adults. They are costly—in dollars and in impact on quality of life. However, falling is not an inevitable part of growing older. Through practical lifestyle adjustments, evidence-based programs, and community-clinical partnerships, the number of falls among older adults can be reduced substantially.

During Falls Prevention Awareness Week, NCOA will host Facebook live events in English and Spanish (https://www.facebook.com/NCOAging) featuring experts who will offer practical tips for older adults to stay safe. In addition, state and local members of the Falls Free Coalition will be sponsoring virtual events in communities across the country.

For more information, please visit www.ncoa.org/FallsPrevention, www.ncoa.org/FallsFreeCheckUp, and www.ncoa.org/ChequeoContraCaídas.

About NCOA
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a trusted national leader working to ensure that every person can age well. Since 1950, our mission has not changed: Improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those who are struggling. NCOA empowers people with the best solutions to improve their own health and economic security—and we strengthen government programs that we all depend on as we age. Every year, millions of people use our signature programs BenefitsCheckUp®, My Medicare Matters®, and the Aging Mastery Program® to age well. By offering online tools and collaborating with a nationwide network of partners, NCOA is working to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030. Learn more at www.ncoa.org and @NCOAging.

 

Falls CheckUp is an easy to use online survey that allows you to assess your falls risks and offers guidance on how to prevent one of the greatest health dangers for older adults.

 

Regular moderate exercise is a great way to reduce your falls risks, especially with activities that improve your strength, balance and flexibility. Learn more at ncoa.org.

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The Salvation Army USA Sets Out to «Rescue Christmas» Due to Immense Impact of COVID-19

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the first time in 130 years, The Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign early in order to rescue Christmas. The funds raised through the organization’s iconic red kettles are at risk this year due to COVID-19 while requests for services are at an all-time high.

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the first time in 130 years, The Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign early in order to rescue Christmas. The funds raised through the organization’s iconic red kettles are at risk this year due to COVID-19 while requests for services are at an all-time high.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8767551-salvation-army-starts-holiday-fundraising-campaign-early-to-rescue-christmas/

Based on the increase in services already provided in response to the pandemic, the organization could serve up to 155 percent more people in 2020 with Christmas assistance, including putting food on the table, paying bills, providing shelter and helping place gifts under the tree – assuming the resources are available. At the same time, due to the closing of retail stores, consumers carrying less cash and coins, and the decline in foot traffic, The Salvation Army could see up to a 50 percent decrease in funds raised through the red kettles, which would limit their capability to provide services for the most vulnerable. To put this in perspective, last year $126 million was raised through about 30,000 red kettles.

«Our ability to raise vital funds to serve those in need this Christmas and beyond is at risk,» said Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder, National Commander of The Salvation Army. «We need everyone who has the capacity to come alongside us and ensure that the holiday season is bright for millions. We’re asking you to help rescue Christmas with us by providing support in any way you can. Our hope is to offset these challenges to meet the increasing demand for services across our nation.»

Since March, The Salvation Army USA has provided more than 100 million meals, 1.5 million nights of safe shelter, and emotional and spiritual support to over 800,000 people. Now more than ever, they’re making it safer and simpler to donate in order to support the most vulnerable in our nation:

  • The best way to ensure that these vital services continue is to enlist in Love’s Army with a sustaining monthly gift of $25 per month.
  • To help ensure the safety of bell ringers, donors and partners, The Salvation Army has adopted nationally mandated safety protocols.
  • Donate digitally with Apple Pay or Google Pay at any red kettle across the country.
  • Ask Amazon Alexa to donate by saying, «Alexa, donate to The Salvation Army,» then specifying the amount.
  • Give any amount by texting «KETTLES» to 91999.
  • Donate physical gifts in bulk.
  • Adopt additional Angels to give hope and joy to kids and families in need through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.
  • And across the nation, including bell ringers on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, local Salvation Army corps will be raising awareness of the need to rescue Christmas in their communities.

Two-time Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle’s hit «Rescue» serves as the anthem for this effort, a fitting soundtrack for the help that The Salvation Army provides to more than 23 million people a year.

Every donation provides help and hope to those in need, and all gifts stay within the community in which they are given. Visit RescueChristmas.org to donate or learn more about how you can help The Salvation Army rescue Christmas this year. If you need services or know of someone in need, please visit SalvationArmyUSA.org to find a location near you.

About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of «America’s Favorite Charities» by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.

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Honda, Andretti Autosport Sweep Mid-Ohio Closer

LEXINGTON, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda drivers and teams – led by the Andretti Autosport trio of Colton Herta, Alexander Rossi and Ryan Hunter-Reay – dominated the second half of the Honda Indy 200 doubleheader at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, sweeping the top five finishing positions in Sunday’s second 75-lap NTT INDYCAR SERIES race of the weekend.

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LEXINGTON, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda drivers and teams – led by the Andretti Autosport trio of Colton Herta, Alexander Rossi and Ryan Hunter-Reay – dominated the second half of the Honda Indy 200 doubleheader at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, sweeping the top five finishing positions in Sunday’s second 75-lap NTT INDYCAR SERIES race of the weekend.

Honda drivers and teams – led by the Andretti Autosport trio of Colton Herta (center}, Alexander Rossi (left) and Ryan Hunter-Reay – dominated the second half of the Honda Indy 200 doubleheader at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, sweeping the top five finishing positions in Sunday’s second 75-lap NTT INDYCAR SERIES race of the weekend.

With seven wins in 11 races this season, Honda continues to lead the IndyCar Manufacturers’ Championship, with an unofficial total of 911 points to 824 points for Chevrolet, as the company seeks a third consecutive manufacturers’ title in 2020.  Today’s race was the second podium sweep for Honda this season, as Takuma Sato led a 1-4 finish for Honda drivers at last month’s Indianapolis 500.

Scoring his first win of 2020, but the fourth Indy car win in just the second year of his career, Herta led 57 of the 75 laps today, resisting an early challenge from fellow Honda driver and championship points leader Scott Dixon, then maintaining a narrow, but consistent advantage over his teammates Rossi and Hunter-Reay to the finish.  For Andretti Autosport, the 1-2-3 sweep was the first for the team since the 2005 Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

Finishing second and third, respectively, Rossi and Hunter-Reay fought for position throughout the day, but running identical strategies and with clean pit stops for both, ran in virtual lock step once Rossi passed his teammate during the opening stint of the race.  Graham Rahal came from 12th on the grid to finish fourth, while Marcus Ericsson gained 10 positions in an impressive run in the opening laps to complete the top five finishers for Honda.

While dueling with Rossi and Hunter-Reay following the first round of pit stops, championship leader Dixon survived a spin exiting turn one to recover in 19th.  He then spent the rest of the day working his way through the field to finish 10th and maintain an unofficial lead of 72 points in the Drivers’ Championship battle after 11 of 14 races.

Next
Following this weekend’s Honda Indy 200 doubleheader at Mid-Ohio, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES takes the next two weekends off, before resuming October 2-3 for the Indy Harvest GP, the final doubleheader and penultimate race weekend of 2020, on the road course of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Honda Racing social media content and videos from the Honda Indy 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course will be available on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD) and on Twitter at  (https://twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD). Produced by the CoForce Digital Media, YouTube video packages can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV

Quotes
Colton Herta (Andretti Autosport Honda) Started first, finished first; first win of 2020 and fourth career win: «I’m so happy.  We’ve been knocking on the door [of a victory] almost every weekend.  We’ve had the pace, but for some reason or another, something has gone wrong.  But we finally put everything together. Got the pole this morning, the entire Capstone Andretti crew produced a stellar car and a Honda/Andretti 1-2-3, so happy to be powered by Honda. Now we just need to be finishing on the podium on every other weekend.  It seems like we’re only on the podium when we win. So if we can fill in those other races with seconds and thirds, I’ll be very happy then.»

Alexander Rossi (Andretti Autosport Honda) Started 10th, finished second: «I’m just so happy for Andretti Autosport, Michael [Andretti] and everyone on the team.  It’s been a terrible year for us, so to have a good day today, huge hats off to Colton and the ’88’ guys, and for the team to sweep the podium for the first time since 2005 is very cool.  We’re just focusing on race wins at this point, and really trying to build a good foundation for next year.  I think we’re doing that right now, so this is definitely a step in the right direction.  It’s great to be running up front again.»

Ryan Hunter-Reay (Andretti Autosport Honda) Started eighth, finished third: «The race was all right.  Alex [Rossi] and I both had a great start, and fought the whole way.  The guys did a great job in pit lane, and it was nice to have a solid day.  The team needed it.  We’ll pick up from here and hopefully keep this momentum rolling.»

Graham Rahal (Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda) Started 12th, finished fourth: «I think we had the pace [to win], and our Fifth Third Bank guys did a great job. I’m extremely pleased with the way the weekend went, it was a strong two days.  I think we’ll be very competitive at [the next race] at Indy, I expect we’ll be in contention [for the wins] there. It was great to have the crowd [the circuit was allowed] here.  Thanks to everyone who came.»

Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) Started third, finished 10th; unofficially leads drivers’ championship by 72 points with three races remaining: «We tried to set up the car so that the tires would remain strong throughout a long run, so our cold [tire] pressures were really low.  We struggled on the restarts as a result, so I got a little aggressive, hit the ‘overtake’ button on the exit of Turn One and just had way too much Honda power there, so it just spun the tires and spun the car.  Total rookie mistake, and I’m so bummed for the team, it’s a mistake I shouldn’t have made.  Fortunately, we were able to fight our way back up to 10th, but it should’ve been a much better [championship] points day.»

Allen Miller (Race Team Principal, Honda Performance Development) on today’s seventh Honda win of 2020: «What a great day for Honda at Mid-Ohio, the home race for all of our Ohio associates.  Honda power was on full display for everyone to see today.  Congratulations to Colton [Herta] and everyone at Andretti Autosport for their dominating 1-2-3 podium sweep.  Graham [Rahal] produced another excellent performance and showed that he is coming on strong in the final races of the season; and Scott Dixon fought his way back through the field.  Just a great day for everyone, and we hope all our fans can return in full force here next year.»

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Honda Indy 200
Circuit:                       Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.258-mile road course) Lexington, Ohio
2019 Winner:            Scott Dixon (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) 115.837 mph average speed
Weather:                   Mostly sunny, overnight and morning showers, 72 degrees F

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FIBRA Prologis to Participate in Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s 2020 Global Real Estate Conference

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced that Luis Gutierrez, CEO Prologis Property Mexico, is scheduled to participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2020 Global Real Estate Conference.

Mr. Gutierrez will speak in the «Prologis Property Mexico» session and may provide a company…

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced that Luis Gutierrez, CEO Prologis Property Mexico, is scheduled to participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2020 Global Real Estate Conference.

Mr. Gutierrez will speak in the «Prologis Property Mexico» session and may provide a company overview, including a discussion of market conditions and the company’s future outlook, on Wednesday, September 16 at 12:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. CT.

The «Prologis Property Mexico» session will be broadcast live and can be accessed via webcast for 90 days here or at the Investor Relations section of www.fibraprologis.com. Presentation materials will be available for download on Tuesday, September 15, in the Investor Relations section of the company website.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of June 30, 2020, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 201 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 39.0 million square feet (3.6 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management.  Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as «expects,» «anticipates,» «intends,» «plans,» «believes,» «seeks,» «estimates,» variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature.  All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust («FIBRA») status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, (ix) risks related to the coronavirus pandemic, and (x) 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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How One High School is Helping Underserved Students with On-site Healthcare Needs and No-cost COVID-19 Testing

FRESNO, California, Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Among the challenges low-income families face, access to healthcare is just as much a concern as receiving a quality education. One high school in Fresno is working to improve healthcare access for its at-risk students through a new partnership that co-locates a clinic at its learning center.

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FRESNO, California, Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Among the challenges low-income families face, access to healthcare is just as much a concern as receiving a quality education. One high school in Fresno is working to improve healthcare access for its at-risk students through a new partnership that co-locates a clinic at its learning center.

United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley will open a clinic adjacent to a Learn4Life learning center in Fresno, so students and their families can access healthcare, including physicals, immunizations and no-cost COVID-19 testing.

«We do everything we can to make wraparound services available so our students can concentrate on earning their diploma,» explained Shellie Hanes, area superintendent of Learn4Life, a network of nonprofit charter schools that offers a personalized, flexible program to help former dropouts and students who are falling behind. «Most of our teens do not have access to healthcare, so bringing this service on-site is a huge advantage to our students, especially our teen moms.»

Click to tweet: Access to healthcare is just as big a concern as receiving a quality education for rural and at-risk students. @Learn4Life in Fresno partners with @UnitedHealthCen to provide healthcare services at school, including no-cost COVID-19 tests. #ruraled

This month United Health Centers (UHC) of the San Joaquin Valley will open a clinic adjacent to Learn4Life Fresno in Manchester Center, so students and their families can access healthcare, including physicals, immunizations, dental and vision. The clinic has committed to providing students and their families with licensed dental, medical and optometry screenings, behavioral health assessments, vaccinations, prenatal services and health education classes. A certified enrollment specialist can help enroll students and their families in Medi-Cal, Covered California and CalFresh. Free COVID-19 testing is available on site.

The new United Health Center in Manchester Center is located at 1901 East Shields Avenue in Fresno and will be open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. beginning on September 14. For more information, visit https://unitedhealthcenters.org/manchester.

About Learn4Life
Learn4Life is a network of nonprofit public schools that provides students personalized learning, career training and life skills. Each school is locally controlled, tuition free and gives students the flexibility and one-on-one attention they need to succeed. Serving more than 49,000 students – including full-time and intersession students – we help them prepare for a future beyond high school. For more information, please visit www.learn4life.org.

MEDIA CONTACT
Ann Abajian, Learn4Life
(844) 515-8186
PR@learn4life.org

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Carmen Santos’s New Book La Sombra De La Fibromialgia, An Emotionally Driven Read Of The Author’s Journey Through A Debilitating Illness

LOWELL, Mass., Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book La Sombra de la Fibromialgia was created by Carmen Santos. Carmen is an author who has an associate degree in social science and studied at the Puerto Rico Junior College, Río Piedras Campus. Before coming to Massachusetts, she lived in Comerío, Puerto Rico.

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LOWELL, Mass., Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The book La Sombra de la Fibromialgia was created by Carmen Santos. Carmen is an author who has an associate degree in social science and studied at the Puerto Rico Junior College, Río Piedras Campus. Before coming to Massachusetts, she lived in Comerío, Puerto Rico.

Carmen said this about her book: «In this reading, I am analyzing how I suffered for years with pain in my tendons without having any way out. Over the years, the pain took hold of me, and there was no answer. I could not get out of that labyrinth in which I was. It was already in different parts of my body until my doctor asked me which places I had the most pain. I explained to her, and she said it was fibromyalgia. The places that I indicated, scientifically, the doctors call them fibromyalgia points, a condition that has no cure and attacks women more than men.»

Published by Page Publishing, Carmen Santos’s new book La Sombra de la Fibromialgia will enlighten readers of the pains a fibromyalgia patient undergoes through the circumstances of the author, in which her resilience and faith shone through and allowed grace to keep her strengthened in times of great ordeal.

Consumers who wish to understand the aspects of fibromyalgia and its impact on human lives can purchase La Sombra de la Fibromialgia in any bookstore, or online at Apple iTunes, Amazon.com, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries, you can contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional full-service publishing house that handles all of the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not bogged down with complicated business issues like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and the like. Its roster of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex, and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.

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