If You Bought Electronics Such as a Portable Computer, Power Tool, Camcorder and/or Other Items Containing a Lithium Ion Cylindrical Battery Since 2000 You Could Get Money From More Than $113 Million in Settlements

April 3, 2019

OAKLAND, California, April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ –The following statement is being issued by Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP regarding In re Lithium ION Batteries Antitrust Litigation.

Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. and Samsung SDI America, Inc. (“SDI”); TOKIN Corporation (“TOKIN”); Toshiba Corporation (“Toshiba”); and Panasonic Corporation, Panasonic Corporation of North America, SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., and SANYO North America Corporation (“Panasonic”) (together, the “Settling Defendants”) have agreed to settlements resolving claims that they allegedly fixed the price of cylindrical Lithium-Ion Batteries. This may have caused individuals and businesses to pay more for products that contained Lithium-Ion Cylindrical Batteries. Including previously Court-approved settlements with LG Chem, Ltd. and LG Chem America, Inc. (“LG Chem”); Hitachi Maxell Ltd. and Maxell Corporation of America (“Hitachi Maxell“); NEC Corporation (“NEC”); and Sony Corporation, Sony Energy Devices Corporation, and Sony Electronics Inc. (“Sony”), the settlements with all Lithium-Ion Battery manufacturers now total over $113 million.

Additional information about the settlements is available at www.reversethecharge.com or by calling 1-855-730-8645.

Am I Included?

You may be included in the Class if, as a resident of the United States and during the period from January 1, 2000 through May 31, 2011, you purchased new, for your own use and not for resale, one of the following products: (i) laptop PC, notebook PC or netbook computer; (ii) mobile phone, smart phone, tablet, digital audio player or camera; (iii) camcorder; (iv) power tool; or (v) replacement battery for any of these products. The product must have been purchased from someone other than the Lithium-Ion Battery manufacturer, such as a retail store.

How can I get a payment and how much will I receive?

Money from all settlements in this case will be distributed together on a per-Class Member basis, but the amount you receive from each settlement will depend on a Court-approved plan of allocation.

SDI, TOKIN, Toshiba, and Panasonic Settlements: The claim form will allow Class Members to state the number of devices they purchased that are subject to the settlement. Every Class Member who files a valid claim will receive money based on the number of qualifying devices purchased and the Class Member’s state of residence. The amount available for distribution will be affected by any awards made by the Court against the funds for attorneys’ fees, reimbursement of costs, or service awards for the Class representatives. How much each Class Member receives will also depend on the number of claims made and a balancing of the cost of distribution with the amount to be distributed to each Class Member.

Any remaining balance after the Settlement Funds are distributed will be redistributed to Class Members or, if redistribution is too costly compared with the amount of the remaining balance, such funds will escheat to federal or state governments.

LG Chem, Hitachi Maxell, NEC, and Sony Settlements: Notice was provided about settlements reached with LG Chem, Hitachi Maxell, and NEC for $44.95 million, and with Sony for $19.5 million. If you already made a claim on these settlements you do not need to make a new claim on the SDI, TOKIN, Toshiba, and Panasonic settlements. Your old claim will be automatically applied to the new settlements. If you have not yet made a claim on these settlements, you may do so now via the same process. These settlements do not differentiate between people who live in different states. Everyone who submits a valid claim will receive the same amount per device.

Although the Court granted final approval to settlements with LG Chem, Hitachi Maxell, NEC, and Sony, approval of the settlements is currently being appealed, and claims cannot be paid until the appeals are resolved. If there is any balance remaining following distribution of the funds in those settlements to Class Members and money is not able to be reasonably redistributed to Class Members, remaining funds will escheat to federal or state governments.

In both settlements, no money will return to the Settling Defendants once the Court finally approves the settlements. To make a claim and receive payment, you need to file a valid claim form online or by mail by July 19, 2019. The simple claim form only takes 3-5 minutes for most individuals to complete. Claims may be submitted online at www.reversethecharge.com or by mail to Lithium Batteries Indirect Purchaser Settlements, c/o Epiq, P.O. Box 10194, Dublin, OH 43017-3194. The same products are not covered by all of the settlements, so filling out the claim form as accurately and completely as possible helps ensure that you receive your correct share of the settlements.

What are my rights?

Even if you do nothing, you will be bound by the Court’s decisions concerning these settlements. To keep your rights to sue the Settling Defendants regarding Lithium Ion Batteries, you must exclude yourself from the Class in writing by May 28, 2019. If you stay in the Class, you may object to the settlements with Settling Defendants in writing by May 28, 2019. The settlements, along with details on how to exclude yourself from or object to settlements with Settling Defendants, are available at www.reversethecharge.com.

The Court will hold a Final Fairness Hearing at 2:00 p.m. on July 16, 2019, at the United States Courthouse, 1301 Clay Street, Courtroom 1, 4th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612, to consider whether to approve the settlements. Class Counsel will also request at the hearing attorneys’ fees of up to 30% plus interest of the total settlement funds (inclusive of all settlements to date), plus reimbursement of costs and expenses, for investigating the facts, litigating the case, and negotiating the settlements. Class Counsel also will request service awards for Class representatives, in the amount of $10,000 for each individual Class representative and $25,000 for each governmental entity Class representative, for the work they have undertaken on behalf of the Class. You or your own attorney may appear and speak at the hearing to comment on the settlements with Settling Defendants and/or on any request for attorneys’ fees, service awards for Class representatives, or reimbursement of costs and expenses at your own expense, but you are not required to appear. The hearing may be moved to a different date or time without additional notice, so it is a good idea to check the website for additional information. Please do not contact the Court about this case.

Source: United States District Court for the Northern District of California

SOURCE Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP

FIBRA Prologis to Host First Quarter 2019 Earnings Conference Call April 30

April 2, 2019

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MEXICO CITY, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico, will host a webcast and conference call with senior management to discuss first quarter results, current market conditions and future outlook on Tuesday, April 30, at 9:00 a.m. CT/10:00 a.m. ET.

To access a live broadcast of the call, dial +1 877 256 7020 (toll-free from the United States and Canada), 01 800 926 9146 (toll-free from Mexico) or +1 973 409 9692 from all other countries and enter conference code 9345298. A live webcast can be accessed at www.fibraprologis.com in the Investor Relations section April 30.

A telephonic replay will be available April 30 – May 7 at +1 855 859 2056 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 404 537 3406 from all other countries using conference code 9345298. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2018, FIBRA Prologis comprised 200 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 36.0 million square feet (3.3 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, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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American Honda and Honda Brand Set March Sales Records Fueled by Robust Car Sales; Acura Brand Continues Resurgence

April 2, 2019

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American Honda set new sales records in March, fueled in large part by Honda cars including Civic, which set a new March record itself. Acura brand continued its resurgence with RDX scoring a 10th consecutive monthly sales record.

TORRANCE, California, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

American Honda			Honda			Acura
Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks
148,509	70,420	78,089	134,101	65,829	68,272	14,408	4,591	9,817
+4.3%	+4.1%	+4.5%	+4.1%	+5.3%	+2.9%	+6.4%	-10.3%	+16.6%

“Our investment in benchmark products for both Honda and Acura has put us in position to achieve strong sales results, even in a challenging market,” said Henio Arcangeli Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division. “While some competitors are using fleet sales to boost their numbers in this relatively flat market, our gains across the board are driven by retail customers buying our products one at a time.”

Honda	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
Honda’s record March sales was led by Accord and Civic, as Honda cars were big contributors, even as trucks also set a new March record with strong sales for HR-V, CR-V and Ridgeline. Civic, the retail car sales leader through February, rose 3.3% on sales of 33,653 units for a new March record. Accord gained 5% on sales of more than 25,000 units for the month. HR-V set a March record, gaining 10.7% on sales of 8,582 units. Ridgeline sales were up 4.2% in March, on sales of 2,804 units. Electrified vehicle sales totaled 5,874, with notable gains from Insight, Clarity PHEV and Accord.		Honda CR-V and Civic are not only the retail #1 CUV and #1 car in America they are the #1 and #2 models in the industry, excluding full-size pickups.
		IIHS awarded the 2019 Honda Ridgeline a TOP SAFETY PICK rating when equipped with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights, the only pickup truck tested by the IIHS to earn this rating.

Acura	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
Acura sales continued strong momentum with its best March sales in five years, rising 6.4% as the brand completed a strong first quarter. Driving the gains were ILX, up more than 40%, and RDX, which set a new March record. ILX jumped 41.3% on sales of 1,289 units, while TLX sales of 3,141 marked its best month since March 2018. RDX sales increased 32.7% in March, on the way to setting a 10^th consecutive monthly record on sales of 5,835 vehicles. MDX maintained a strong pace with sales of nearly 4,000 units.		MDX is posting solid gains over 2018, heading toward an 8th consecutive year of 50,000 units or more — and remaining as the best-selling 3-row luxury SUV of all-time.
		TLX is outselling key competitors including the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4 and offerings from Lexus, Volvo, Alfa Romeo and Cadillac.

	American Honda Vehicle Sales for March 2019
					Month-to-Date				Year-to-Date
					March 2019	March 2018	DSR % Change**	MoM % Change	March 2019	March 2018	DSR % Change**	YoY % Change
	American Honda Total				148,509	142,392	8.2%	4.3%	369,787	362,491	3.4%	2.0%
	Total Car Sales				70,420	67,633	8.0%	4.1%	169,083	170,348	0.6%	-0.7%
	Total Truck Sales				78,089	74,759	8.3%	4.5%	200,704	192,143	5.8%	4.5%
	Honda			Total Car Sales	65,829	62,513	9.2%	5.3%	158,453	158,383	1.4%	0.0%
	Honda			Total Truck Sales	68,272	66,342	6.7%	2.9%	174,949	170,694	3.8%	2.5%
	Acura			Total Car Sales	4,591	5,120	-7.0%	-10.3%	10,630	11,965	-10.0%	-11.2%
	Acura			Total Truck Sales	9,817	8,417	21.0%	16.6%	25,755	21,449	21.7%	20.1%
	* Total Domestic Car Sales				57,408	58,735	1.4%	-2.3%	136,122	148,890	-7.4%	-8.6%
			Honda Division		52,952	53,793	2.1%	-1.6%	125,873	137,388	-7.2%	-8.4%
			Acura Division		4,456	4,942	-6.5%	-9.8%	10,249	11,502	-9.7%	-10.9%
	* Total Domestic Truck Sales				74,131	74,759	2.8%	-0.8%	191,392	192,143	0.9%	-0.4%
			Honda Division		64,314	66,342	0.5%	-3.1%	165,637	170,694	-1.7%	-3.0%
			Acura Division		9,817	8,417	21.0%	16.6%	25,755	21,449	21.7%	20.1%
	Total Import Car Sales				13,012	8,898	51.7%	46.2%	32,961	21,458	55.6%	53.6%
			Honda Division		12,877	8,720	53.1%	47.7%	32,580	20,995	57.2%	55.2%
			Acura Division		135	178	-21.3%	-24.2%	381	463	-16.6%	-17.7%
	Total Import Truck Sales				3,958	0	0.0%	0.0%	9,312	0	0.0%	0.0%
			Honda Division		3,958	0	0.0%	0.0%	9,312	0	0.0%	0.0%
			Acura Division		0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION
	Honda Division Total				134,101	128,855	7.9%	4.1%	333,402	329,077	2.6%	1.3%
		ACCORD			25,371	24,171	8.9%	5.0%	64,411	61,601	5.9%	4.6%
		CIVIC			33,653	32,584	7.1%	3.3%	78,185	82,149	-3.6%	-4.8%
		CLARITY			1,416	1,230	19.4%	15.1%	3,968	3,317	21.2%	19.6%
		CR-Z			0	8	-100.0%	-100.0%	1	25	-95.9%	-96.0%
		FIT			3,238	4,520	-25.7%	-28.4%	6,388	11,291	-42.7%	-43.4%
		INSIGHT			2,151	0	0.0%	0.0%	5,500	0	0.0%	0.0%

		CR-V			31,824	31,868	3.6%	-0.1%	87,280	82,046	7.8%	6.4%
		HR-V			8,582	7,753	14.8%	10.7%	21,649	20,803	5.4%	4.1%
		ODYSSEY			8,811	9,873	-7.5%	-10.8%	21,297	23,007	-6.2%	-7.4%
		PASSPORT			2,840	0	0.0%	0.0%	4,814	0	0.0%	0.0%
		PILOT			13,411	14,158	-1.8%	-5.3%	32,957	37,833	-11.7%	-12.9%
		RIDGELINE			2,804	2,690	8.1%	4.2%	6,952	7,005	0.5%	-0.8%

	Acura Division Total				14,408	13,537	10.4%	6.4%	36,385	33,414	10.3%	8.9%
		ILX			1,289	912	46.6%	41.3%	3,141	2,472	28.7%	27.1%
		NSX			26	16	68.5%	62.5%	79	67	19.5%	17.9%
		RLX / RL			135	178	-21.3%	-24.2%	381	463	-16.6%	-17.7%
		TLX			3,141	4,014	-18.9%	-21.7%	7,029	8,963	-20.5%	-21.6%

		MDX			3,982	4,019	2.7%	-0.9%	10,783	10,324	5.8%	4.4%
		RDX			5,835	4,398	37.6%	32.7%	14,972	11,125	36.4%	34.6%

	Selling Days				27	28			76	77
	**** Electrified Vehicles				5,874	1,634	272.8%	259.5%	15,020	4,845	214.1%	210.0%

	* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts
	** Daily Selling Rate
	**** Electrified Vehicles equal: Total sales of Hybrid (FHEV & PHEV), EVs (BEV) and Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV) from the Honda and Acura brands.

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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Cal/OSHA Cites Contractor Following Accident that Crushed Worker

April 2, 2019

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State of California Department of Industrial Relations

AMERICAN CANYON, California, March 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA has cited a Bay Area contractor for serious safety violations after a worker was fatally crushed at a San Rafael construction site on September 18, 2018. Investigators determined that West Coast Land and Development, Inc. did not follow regulations when it stacked plywood vertically without securing it.

The accident occurred when two employees of the Concord company were framing and installing a shear wall on the third floor of a house under construction. One worker went to get a sheet of plywood from a stack of 26 panels stacked vertically and leaning against a wall. A foreman found the worker’s body 20 minutes later with the stack of plywood on top of him.

“Unsecured plywood, drywall and similar material stacked vertically create life-threatening hazards to employees,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “As this tragic incident demonstrates, employers should store the materials flat or ensure the materials are secured when stored vertically to prevent serious and even fatal injuries.”

Cal/OSHA cited West Coast Land and Development $26,540 for eight violations. In addition to the serious accident-related violation for stacking plywood sheets vertically without securing the sheets against tipping or falling, serious citations were issued for the employer’s failure to:

Guard an opening on the house’s second floor to prevent employees falling through it
Protect workers from the hazard of impalement on exposed reinforcing steel projections
Protect workers from falling when working on elevated surfaces at heights more than 15 feet

A regulatory violation was cited for failing to obtain the required construction-related project permit, and general violations were cited for failing to evaluate worksite hazards and protect workers from loose rock or soil at an excavation site, and failure to provide handrails and stair rails along unprotected sides and edges of stairways.

A serious violation is cited when there is a realistic possibility that death or serious harm could result from the actual hazardous condition. Violations are classified as accident-related when the injury, illness or fatality is caused by the violation.

Cal/OSHA offers extensive information and resources on working safely in the construction industry, including hazard identification, hazard correction, and establishing and implementing an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

All employers in California are required to have an effective written injury and illness prevention program, a safety program to identify, assess and control hazards in the workplace. Cal/OSHA has online tools and publications to guide employers on how to establish an effective safety program. Cal/OSHA’s resources on fall protection include safety and health factsheets, residential fall protection training and a construction safety pocket guide.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

Members of the press may contact Peter Melton or Lucas Brown at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaDIR
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The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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SOURCE California Department of Industrial Relations; Cal/OSHA

Sports & Entertainment Influencer Series Featuring Conversations With C-Suite Executives Premieres At NAB Show On Tuesday, April 9

April 2, 2019

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NEW YORK, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2019 NAB Show will introduce a new track of high-profile interview conversations called the Sports & Entertainment Influencer Series. Leading business executives from media, live entertainment, and sports will participate as featured interview guests in a series of in-depth discussions regarding their latest strategies for achieving success in an era of increasing convergence, enhanced technology, expanding choices of original content, and stiff competition for advertisers, consumers and viewers. The unique series of high-profile speakers will be presented on Monday, April 8 and on Tuesday, April 9 in North Hall Room N262/264 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The Sports & Entertainment Influencer Series is designed to be of greatest benefit to decision-makers responsible for live content including broadcasters and programming network executives as well as digital content providers.

The Series is unique from any other sessions at NAB Show in several ways. First, the series assembles a hand-picked selection of C-suite business leaders who come from a variety of differing backgrounds, yet focused in the areas of live entertainment, television and radio, original production, live sports and more. Greg Economou, Chief Commercial Officer & Head of Sports at Ticketmaster North America; Vincent Sadusky, Chief Executive Officer of Univision Communications Inc.; Jennifer Storms, Chief Marketing Officer & EVP, Content Strategy at NBC Sports Group; Rich Orosco, Executive Vice President of Brand & Community at the celebrity-owned MLS franchise, Los Angeles Football Club; Mónica Gil, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises; Eli Velazquez, Executive Vice President of Telemundo Deportes; Russell James, Director Digital Engagement at The FA; Scott C. Butera, President of Interactive Gaming, MGM Resorts International and Byron Allen of Entertainment Studios and The Weather Channel are some of those to be featured on Tuesday.

Another unique factor of the Series is that sessions are clustered into groups of two or more under a single programmed theme. One theme is about Building & Sustaining a Franchise, where attendees will hear about the launch of a new pro soccer team in the midst of a busy Los Angeles market, as well as hear from a broadcast TV veteran about growing an iconic broadcast brand. Another theme, The Power of Alliances, focuses on strategies for attracting viewers and especially younger, mobile-dependent audiences. Power Plays is a theme where the powerful businesses of ticket sales and sports betting are explored; and The Big Games is another theme where the discussions focus on the ever-popular FIFA World Cup, Women’s World Cup and the Olympic Games.

The Sports & Entertainment Influencer Series was created and produced for NAB Show by Schramm Marketing Group. Joe Schramm, President of the company said, “Perhaps the most important factor of the Series is that each session focuses on the financial benefits to live programming to broadcasters, linear television providers and digital programmers.”

For more information about the Sports & Entertainment Influencer Series, please click here.

About NAB Show

NAB Show, held April 6 – 11, 2019, in Las Vegas, NV, USA, is the world’s largest and most comprehensive convention encompassing the convergence of media, entertainment and technology. With nearly 100,000 attendees from 165 countries and 1,700+ exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and fuel the digital storytelling economy. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, NAB Show is where global visionaries convene to bring content to life in new and exciting ways.

About NAB

The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America’s broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.

About Schramm Marketing Group

Schramm is a marketing agency that specializes in targeting multicultural or segmented audiences, ticket sales promotions, sponsorship sales and the production of conferences for the television and video industry. The company is recognized for its expertise for attracting large, sold-out crowds for international soccer, for driving pay TV subscription sales, for securing top brands as sponsors of sports events and business conferences as well as developing the agenda and content for popular business conferences.

Schramm created and produces the Hispanic Television Summit as well as other internationally-recognized conferences. Schramm also programs sessions for NAB Show and is the core programmer for NAB Show New York. Schramm’s clients include the leading brands in sports, television, entertainment, telecommunications, and non-profits. For more information, visit www.schrammnyc.com.

For more information, contact:

Schramm Marketing Group
Navi Ramnarain
212.983.0219
[email protected]

SOURCE Schramm Marketing Group; NAB Show

Pedro Biaggi Encendío is back on the local and national airwaves via a dual transmission from the Nation’s Capital

April 2, 2019

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WASHINGTON, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Starting today, the Latino audience will have the opportunity to listen to Pedro Biaggi Encendío Monday thru Friday from 3pm to 5pm EST via a dual transmission with audio streaming on Hispanic Communications Network – La Red Hispana (laredhispana.com) and traditional radio on Auténtica 950AM in Washington, DC and Radio Variedades 96FM in Houston, TX.

Both media companies launched a Spanish language radio show from the Nation’s Capital to support our national and local Latino heritage. The radio show is a talk format together with top chart hits music and will address topics of most relevance to Latino listeners’ daily lives: news, immigration, community, entertainment, health, arts, and education. “I’m back doing what I love”; were the first words from Pedro Biaggi during today’s press conference from the National Press Club. “The ability to provide relevant content to my community from this building will get us closer to the reality of the political agendas from both parties. Also, the show will highlight community leaders, experts, and politicians to bring a perspective on daily issues that may have an impact in our Latino communities”, concluded the renowned radio host.

“Having Pedro as part of our team is a great asset because he will bring changes and inspiration to our local Hispanic community. I had the opportunity to work with Pedro in New York City; and I know his natural sense to support and give back. That will set us apart and make the difference”; commented Raul Lopez Bastida, Station Manager of Auténtica 950AM. Mercy Padilla, Vice-President of Hispanic Communications Network – La Red Hispana stated: “We are very excited about this project and the opportunity to have a figure like Pedro in our programming schedule. His energy and passion are what we need in a communicator to make an impact from our national airwaves. This is certainly a powerful partnership for all of us.”

Hispanic Communications Network (hcnmedia.com) is the leading communication service in the U.S. dedicated to the production and distribution of educational and informative content serving Hispanic communities in the United States. For more information about Pedro Biaggi, visit www.pedrobiaggi.com or connect through social media platforms Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, as Pedro Biaggi Show.

For more information:
Mercy Padilla	Phone# (202) 360-4112	Email: [email protected]

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Playful new exhibition “Our Senses: Creating Your Reality” opens at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on April 12

April 2, 2019

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Seeing -- In this gallery, decorated walls lit with an alternating series of colored lights reveal just how much a world bathed in white light can differ from one illuminated by blue, green, or red. ©AMNH/R. Mickens

DENVER, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — When it comes to our senses, hasn’t the number five had enough time in the spotlight? Now other sensory heroes get some overdue attention in “Our Senses: Creating Your Reality,” an exhibition for the whole family where you play with color, patterns, sounds, scents, and textures to discover there’s so much more to human senses than just the famous five. It opens at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on April 12 and is free with general admission.

Every sight, sound, smell, taste and touch is detected by specialized sense systems that send signals through the nervous system to the brain. Your brain decodes and integrates the signals and converts them into perceptions and how you experience reality.

This isn’t a journey for the faint of thought, so hold on to your brain, eyes, ears, nose and body because it’s going to be wild ride as you realize how what you perceive is not exactly what’s actually going on around you.

Watch walls lit with alternating colored lights and see just how much a world bathed in white light differs from one illuminated in blue, green or red.
Hunt like a snake and find prey using an infrared viewer.
Dial into a variety of animal sounds normally outside the range of our hearing.
Track distinct sounds in an audio collage, such as a creature in a natural setting or a single instrument in an orchestra.
Try a balancing act as your feet feel flat but your eyes see walls that appear to curve and ripple.
Explore a garden through the eyes of a bee or a butterfly.
Test your complicated touch system and figure out how you sense hot or cold.
Sniff out fragrance notes in a complex scent. What we perceive as a particular odor is actually a symphony of smells.
Participate in a live show that explores how your senses work to create your reality.

The exhibition will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through August 4.

“Our Senses” is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, (amnh.org).

For more information visit dmns.org/oursensespresskit.

PRESS CONTACT: MAURA O’NEAL | [email protected] | 303-370-6407

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Mazda Reports March Sales Results

April 2, 2019

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Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com

IRVINE, Calif., April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total March sales of 26,934 vehicles, a decrease of 19.1 percent compared to March 2018. Year-to-date sales through March saw a decrease of 15.7 percent, with 70,833 vehicles sold. With 27 selling days in March, compared to 28 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 16.1 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

CPO sales totaled 5,555 vehicles in March, an increase of 22 percent compared to March 2018. Year-to-date CPO sales through March increased 18 percent, with 13,857 vehicles sold.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported March sales of 6,031 vehicles, an increase of 46 percent compared to March last year. Year-to-date sales through March increased 22 percent, with more than 16,189 vehicles sold.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.


	Month-To-Date						Year-To-Date

	March	March	YOY %		% MTD		March	March	YOY %		% MTD
	2019	2018	Change		DSR		2019	2018	Change		DSR

Mazda3	6,009	7,760	(22.6)	%	(19.7)	%	15,215	19,655	(22.6)	%	(21.6)	%
Mazda6	3,396	3,734	(9.1)	%	(5.7)	%	6,921	7,532	(8.1)	%	(6.9)	%
MX-5 Miata	727	876	(17.0)	%	(13.9)	%	1,530	1,966	(22.2)	%	(21.2)	%
CX-3	1,201	1,728	(30.5)	%	(27.9)	%	3,253	4,337	(25.0)	%	(24.0)	%
CX-5	13,465	16,138	(16.6)	%	(13.5)	%	37,496	42,817	(12.4)	%	(11.3)	%
CX-9	2,136	3,066	(30.3)	%	(27.8)	%	6,418	7,688	(16.5)	%	(15.4)	%


CARS	10,132	12,370	(18.1)	%	(15.1)	%	23,666	29,153	(18.8)	%	(17.8)	%
TRUCKS	16,802	20,932	(19.7)	%	(16.8)	%	47,167	54,842	(14.0)	%	(12.9)	%

TOTAL	26,934	33,302	(19.1)	%	(16.1)	%	70,833	83,995	(15.7)	%	(14.6)	%


*Selling Days	27	28					76	77

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CVS Health Expanding Free Wellness Screenings in Houston

April 2, 2019

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HOUSTON, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As part of its commitment to building healthier communities across the country, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced it is adding more free health and wellness screenings at select CVS Pharmacy locations across the greater Houston area through April 28, as part of its annual Project Health campaign.

CVS Health launched Project Health in the Houston suburb of Spring, Texas at the company’s new HealthHUB® location, a store concept which combines the best of today’s CVS Pharmacy with the future of accessible, low-cost health services and more trusted advice.

“Better health starts at the community level, and Project Health delivers affordable and convenient access to free services that help identify health concerns and risk factors for our neighbors who may not have otherwise sought preventative care,” said Troyen A. Brennan, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Medical Officer, CVS Health. “Chronic conditions, which can often be life-threatening, can be treated very effectively when identified early at screenings such as Project Health, and can help to improve a patient’s overall health and well-being.”

Project Health, which provides access to care in multicultural communities with a large number of uninsured or underinsured Americans, offers an array of free comprehensive health assessment screenings, including blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), glucose and total cholesterol screenings, which can help detect risk for chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

The expansion of Project Health will also do more to screen for social determinants of health that affect personal health and communities. About 60 percent of life expectancy is driven by behavioral, social and environmental factors – including family, education, housing, and access to fresh food. Project Health events have a proven track record of improving patient engagement and ultimately, healthier outcomes.

Since it was founded in 2006, Project Health has delivered more than $127 million in free health care services to nearly 1.7 million Americans, with more than $27 million in support of Texas communities. More than 87 percent of patients who attend Project Health events report following-up with their primary care physician and were significantly more likely to proactively discuss their blood pressure, BMI and blood sugar levels, according to the company’s own metrics. Additionally, 95 percent of participants said they would recommend Project Health to a family member or friend.

A total of 31 events will take place on Thursday – Sunday in rotating stores across Houston through April 28, and are open to everyone and do not require an appointment. For a full calendar of events, please visit www.cvs.com/projecthealth.

“As a front door to health care, we are proud to offer Project Health in more CVS Pharmacy locations across Houston this spring,” said Jeffrey Schmidt, Divisional Vice President, CVS Health. “The free health screenings are a simple way for people to access much-needed health services in their community, and are just one more way we are delivering on our company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health.”

Once screened, patients have access to on-site consultations with bilingual nurse practitioners or physician assistants who will analyze results and refer patients who require additional medical care and follow up to no-cost or low-cost medical facilities nearby or to their primary care physician.

ABOUT CVS HEALTH
CVS Health is the nation’s premier health innovation company helping people on their path to better health. Whether in one of its pharmacies or through its health services and plans, CVS Health is pioneering a bold new approach to total health by making quality care more affordable, accessible, simple and seamless. CVS Health is community-based and locally focused, engaging consumers with the care they need when and where they need it. The Company has more than 9,800 retail locations, approximately 1,100 walk-in medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with approximately 93 million plan members, a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving more than one million patients per year, expanding specialty pharmacy services, and a leading stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. CVS Health also serves an estimated 39 million people through traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including a rapidly expanding Medicare Advantage offering. This innovative health care model increases access to quality care, delivers better health outcomes and lowers overall health care costs. Find more information about how CVS Health is shaping the future of health at https://www.cvshealth.com.

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(Español) 1st Commercial Credit, una compañía de financiamiento de cuentas por cobrar presenta un sitio web en español

April 1, 2019

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