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Business

Parallel Infrastructure Appoints Industry Veteran Yannis Macheras as President of Telecommunications

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Parallel Infrastructure LLC, a leading right-of-way (ROW) management and infrastructure development company, today announced the appointment of Yannis Macheras as President of the company’s Telecommunications Infrastructure business.

Coral Gables, FL (March 3, 2014) — Parallel Infrastructure LLC, a leading right-of-way (ROW) management and infrastructure development company, today announced the appointment of Yannis Macheras as President of the company’s Telecommunications Infrastructure business. In this capacity, Macheras will be responsible for building on the momentum that Parallel has established in this business segment, and further accelerating its tower portfolio growth plans.

Macheras has worked in the telecommunications industry for 15 years, serving in diverse executive positions at American Tower Corporation (AMT), and brings a wealth of industry knowledge, insight and experience to Parallel’s operations. Macheras joined AMT in its early days and played a large part in helping to create a global leader in the wireless communications infrastructure industry. His success with AMT includes establishing a strong back-office, ensuring the successful integration of SpectraSite into AMT in 2005, leading several distinct geographic regions as a VP/GM, consolidating and leading AMT’s Managed Sites rooftop business and overseeing tower development in Latin America.

“Yannis’ global leadership experience will be an invaluable asset as we accelerate our pace and fill the market need for increased capacity and coverage in the wireless communications arena,” said Frank Chechile, CEO of Parallel Infrastructure. “He will continue to foster Parallel’s focus on speed and agility in the tower development space.”

Macheras holds a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University and a Juris Doctor from Tulane University.

Parallel Infrastructure continues to expand its management portfolio, which spans more than 2,100 miles of ROW across 22 states, as well as strengthen its relationships with carriers, executing new leases across the nation. “Building on our reputation to deliver carrier-grade infrastructure and under Macheras’ leadership, Parallel is well positioned to establish itself as a leading wireless communication infrastructure owner and operator in the United States,” Chechile added.

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About Parallel Infrastructure
Parallel Infrastructure LLC is national right-of-way (ROW) management and infrastructure development company that invests in and manages underutilized land assets along railroad and highway corridors, creating significant value for both public and private owners. The company’s capabilities include real estate management services, telecommunications, energy and outdoor advertising infrastructure development, and the implementation of innovative ROW uses that generate incremental income streams. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Parallel Infrastructure is a wholly owned subsidiary of Florida East Coast Industries, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.parallelinfrastructure.com.

About Florida East Coast Industries, Inc.
Florida East Coast Industries, LLC (FECI) is one of Florida’s oldest and largest full-service commercial real estate, transportation, and infrastructure companies. Headquartered in Coral Gables, Fla., FECI has a rich history dating back over a century. Mr. Henry Flagler first established a predecessor company in 1892, which became a pioneer in the development of Florida’s eastern coast. Today, FECI continues to transform Florida as the parent company to the following leading real estate, transportation, and infrastructure businesses within the state: Flagler, a full-service commercial real estate company; All Aboard Florida, the United States’ first privately owned, operated and maintained intercity passenger rail system; Flagler Global Logistics, an integrated logistics company that offers a wide range of logistics services and real estate solutions; and Parallel Infrastructure, a leader in third-party Right of Way (ROW) investments and management services. FECI is owned by private equity funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC. For more information, visit http://www.feci.com.

Media Contacts:
Kristy Kennedy
rbb Public Relations
305-448-5839
kristy.kennedy@rbbpr.com

Kathleen Rodriguez
Florida East Coast Industries
305-520-2306
kathleen.rodriguez@feci.com

Healthcare

San Diego Down Syndrome Book Drive Event

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San Diego Down Syndrome needs your used books, cd’s and DVD’s to help raise funds for our Spring Festival which will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st 2014.

Lakeside, CA, March 06, 2014 – San Diego Down Syndrome needs your used books, cd’s and DVD’s to help raise funds for our Spring Festival which will celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st 2014.

Our grand event will be funded by your donations and will be a completely free event for all individuals with Down Syndrome and their families. Join West Jet, Costco and Mc Donald’s in supporting this event.

21 March 2014 marks the 9th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day and each year the voice of people with Down syndrome, and those who live and work with them, grows louder. But there is still so much more we can do.

For WDSD 2014, SDDS is focusing on:

“Health and Wellbeing – Access and Equality for All”

All people with Down syndrome have the right to access healthcare when required on an equal basis with others without discrimination and with proper assessment of the specific health needs of the individual. We will be highlighting that:

Having Down syndrome does not make a person unhealthy.

Down syndrome is a genetic condition, not an illness.

People with Down syndrome may have health issues throughout their lives, just like everyone else and they should have access to healthcare on an equal basis with others.

There are specific known health issues which may affect people with Down syndrome, for which accurate, evidence based information is available.

Health professionals should be aware of these specific issues when treating a person with Down syndrome.

Health professionals should not discriminate against people with Down syndrome by:

refusing to treat them;

blaming health issues on Down syndrome in general, or;

considering only specific known health issues which may affect people with Down syndrome.

Whatever you plan to do, lets create a single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome on 21 March.

Contact:
John Leslie
San Diego Down Syndrome Org.
12038 Woodside Ave Ste A
Lakeside, CA 92040 USA
619-708-5636
jleslie@sandiegodownsyndrome.org
http://www.donatebookssandiego.com
http://www.SanDiegoDownSyndrome.org

Healthcare

World Down Syndrome Day Spring Festival

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Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women at San Diego State University and San Diego Down Syndrome Org.

San Diego, CA, March 05, 2014 – On March 21st, 2014 Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women at San Diego State University and San Diego Down Syndrome Org. will be hosting a Spring Festival on World Down Syndrome Day for individuals who have Down Syndrome.

On March 21st, Pi Beta Phi and San Diego Down Syndrome Organization will host the spring festival at San Diego State University. The members of Pi Beta Phi created about 15 fun and exciting games for these kids to play and when they finish all the games they will experience receiving an Olympic style medal. This spring festival will not only be a fun and educational experience for the kids, but it was also be a great way for the community to really see how special these kids are. As San Diego Down Syndrome Organization puts it “These kids are the special treasures of our society.”

We would like to thank West Jet, Costco, Wendy’s and Mc Donald’s for their support of San Diego Down Syndrome and this event.

About San Diego Down Syndrome Organization: SDDS started in 2011 by taking in donated books and reselling them in order to provide free educational events and resources. SDDS has partnered with LEGOLAND, Sea World and other San Diego educational establishments to enhance the lives of those with Down syndrome. We have over 5500 members from all over the world. In 2012 we provided over $10,000 in benefits to our community. Individuals with Down syndrome are indeed special treasures to the community as a whole and we plan to share that message with the world. Visit us and help out at http://www.sandiegodownsyndrome.org follow us on Twitter and Facebook

About Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women: Founded in 1867 at Monmouth College in Illinois, Pi Beta Phi has installed nearly 200 collegiate chapters and more than 300 alumnae organizations worldwide. Pi Beta Phi promotes friendship, develops women of intellect and integrity, cultivates leadership potential and enriches the lives of members and their communities. The Fraternity believes in the power of reading and through its philanthropy, Read > Lead > Achieve, promotes a lifelong love of reading that can unlock true potential. For more information, visit http://www.pibetaphi.org or follow Pi Phi on Twitter and Facebook.

Contact:
John Leslie
San Diego Down Syndrome Org.
12038 Woodside Ave Ste A
Lakeside, CA 92040 USA
619-708-5636
jleslie@sandiegodownsyndrome.org
http://www.donatebookssandiego.com
http://www.SanDiegoDownSyndrome.org