Fewer Americans are Budgeting in 2019 — Although They Think Everyone Else Should

April 4, 2019

Debt.com is the consumer website where people from all walks of life can find help with credit card debt, student loan assistance, credit monitoring, tax debt, identity theft, credit repair, bankruptcy, debt collector harassment and more. Debt.com works with only vetted and certified providers that give the best advice and solutions for consumers 'when life happens.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Americans know they need to create a household budget – and stick to it. They know this country won’t dig itself out of oppressive personal debt that now tops $4 trillion dollars unless we monitor our spending. However, for some reason, fewer of us are doing it this year.

Last year’s Debt.com poll of more than 1,000 Americans revealed precisely 70 percent of respondents had their family on a budget. In 2019, however, that dipped to 67 percent. Meanwhile, when Debt.com asked “should everyone” budget, only 19 percent said yes in 2018. In 2019, that rose to 25 percent.

That contradiction is not unusual, says Howard Dvorkin, CPA and chairman of Debt.com. Many Americans think they are smarter than their neighbors when it comes to money. “In two decades as a financial professional, I can’t tell you how many people tell me, ‘I know debt is a huge problem in this country, but I thought I could handle it,'” Dvorkin says. “It’s human nature to expect the best and not plan for the worst, so many otherwise smart Americans refuse to budget – because they don’t think they need it. Then a serious illness or accident keeps them out of work. Or they simply get laid off. Or they get divorced. Or a natural disaster strikes. That’s when all those years of budgeting help you weather the storm.”

There was one other “non-surprise” in the 2019 budgeting survey, Dvorkin says – and one big surprise.

No surprise: Women budget better than men: For instance, more women (97 percent) than men (90 percent) said, “everyone should budget.” More men (11 percent) also bragged they “never overspend” compared to women (6 percent). “Ask any financial coach, credit counseling agency, or personal finance blogger who usually initiates a conversation about a couple’s finances,” Dvorkin says. “More often than not, it’s the woman in the relationship. Why is that? I’m sure the reasons are many and complicated, but it is true.”

Big surprise: Young people like budgeting: When asked, “Do you use a budget,” those older than 39 were eclipsed by younger consumers.

22 and under – 50 percent use a budget
23-38 years old – 74 percent use a budget
39-54 years old – 67 percent use a budget
55 and older – 67 percent use a budget

This doesn’t surprise Dvorkin. Why? Because of fin-tech. “The days of budgeting tools being defined as a pencil, eraser, and yellow notepad are long gone,” he says. “Now young people use programs like Mint and custom spreadsheets from Tiller. When you can monitor your budget in real time on an app, then you’re talking young people’s language.”

What will next year’s Debt.com budget survey reveal? Dvorkin predicts budgeting will suddenly spike if the economy retracts. It’s counter-intuitive, he says: “You should budget in the good times when money is coming in. That’s how you save for retirement, for a house, for college. Budgeting when times are bad may help stop the bleeding, but it won’t build your bank account.”

About: Debt.com is the consumer website where people can find help with credit card debt, student loan debt, tax debt, credit repair, bankruptcy, and more. Debt.com works with vetted and certified providers that give the best advice and solutions for consumers ‘when life happens’.

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The new book by May De La Vega, “The Context Of My Life and My Conviction”, is a work of struggle and truths, sharing the experiences of the author in present-day Venezuela

April 4, 2019

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MIAMI, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — May De La Vega was born in Venezuela and is a fighter for democracy and human rights activist in the world. She is licensed in Psychology and Journalism, is an analyst of Latin American politics, passionate about reading, preferably political, social issues and world economy, and lover of nature and music. Her hobby is painting, writing children’s stories, political stories and novels, listening to instrumental music, traveling, and public relations. Christian Catholic, widow, mother of two children, and grandmother of three grandchildren.

The author brings us her history and her experiences in a controversial country, as she herself explains below: “What is recounted in this book are events that have taken place from my experiences and experiences of nomadic life, my observation of political cases in Venezuela and the Comparison with other countries, my opinions on corruption and how it has spread throughout the world, considering that this scourge is linked to drug trafficking and terrorism. The lack of scruples of the rulers and their domes have been growing in an excessive way, and I compare it with the mythical hydra, we cut a head and a hundred are born. We must unite our forces and principles to fight and put an end to this scourge that is destroying our youth. We must wake up.”

Published by New York city based Page Publishing, the work of May De La Vega, “The Context Of My Life and My Conviction”, brings readers a compendium of experiences and opinions on the situation of a country with a controversial reality, an interesting story from the point of view of journalistic and investigative analysis.

For readers who wish experience this wonderful work, can purchase “The Context Of My Life and My Conviction”, in any book store, or in online stores from Apple iTunes, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708, [email protected].

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional New York based 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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The New Book of Tribucio Ramírez, “Woman in Life, and Life in Woman,” is a Compendium of Poems with Lessons for Women

April 4, 2019

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MIAMI, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Tribucio Félix Ramírez was born in a small town in the eastern province of Cuba, on May 27, 1934. He is the son of humble, honest and hardworking parents, who one day saw him leave home to join the anti-communist struggle; a fight to which he has devoted most of his life and in which he will continue until the day of his death. Ramírez, left Cuba via Cancun, Mexico, on January 21, 1999, leaving behind not only his beloved relatives, but also 40 years of struggle, of which he spent 22 years in jails and concentration camps. Time that allowed him to think and develop the inspiration of his important book of poetry and other works of utmost importance for the spiritual and material preparation of women, to which he dedicated this work.

Published by Editorial Page Publishing, based in New York City, the work of Tribucio Félix Ramírez “Women in Life, and Life in Women”, brings us a compendium of teachings, advice and experiences through which reflect a spiritual preparation and character for women who so desire.

For readers who wish to experience this wonderful work, can purchase “Women in Life, and Life in Woman”, in any book store, or in the online stores of Apple iTunes, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional New York based 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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The National Hispanic Corporate Council Invites Fortune 1000 Corporations to its 2019 Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio

April 3, 2019

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WASHINGTON, April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC), the premiere resource for corporate America on maximizing the Hispanic market opportunity, announces its 2019 NHCC Annual Meeting to be held in Columbus, OH on Thursday, May 16 at The Westin Great Southern.

The National Hispanic Corporate Council is a “collaborative community for Fortune 1000 members that provides access to Hispanic talent and consumer resources to optimize corporate performance.” Our organization is comprised of Hispanic and non-Hispanic executives and associates that are responsible for Hispanic and/or multicultural strategies.

The 2019 NHCC Annual Summit is important gathering of our organization’s Fortune 1000 corporate members aims to highlight the latest corporate best practices in HR/talent, supplier diversity, marketing, community relations, and executive leadership within the Hispanic, diversity and inclusion space. Subject-matter experts (SMEs) and participants share insights centered on why and how companies that strongly champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, help to better position their respective companies to compete in the U.S. Hispanic talent and consumer market.

Themed, “Technology Influencers: A Look at Virtual & Digital Trends in Corporate America,” the program will offer two tracks featuring workplace and marketplace sessions:

Confirmed Agenda:

“Bridging Globalization, Technology, Diversity and Emotional Intelligence”
“Creating an Inclusive Environment for Remote Employees”
“Case Study: E-Commerce with Peapod Digital Labs
“Emerging Technology and Its Impacts to Diversity Business Practices”
“Employer Brand Videos: Attracting the Best Talent Globally”
“Digital Workforce Development Strategies”
“Leveraging Social Media Platforms & Measuring ROI for Consumers & CSR Campaigns”
“Data-Driven Insights: Discover and Engage with Authentic Voice of Consumers”
“Case Study: Personalization E-Commerce with Peapod Digital Labs”

Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, Marriott, Shell, and The Coca-Cola Company have graciously sponsored this program. They are examples of how Fortune 1000 companies leverage NHCC for insights on the latest corporate best practices to effectively compete in the growing Hispanic market. As a membership-based organization, NHCC provides its corporate members with resources to effectively maximize the U.S. Hispanic $2 trillion market opportunity.

Corporate Membership: Ahold Delhaize, America Red Cross, BASF Corporation, BB&T, Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, Cox Enterprises, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, Darden, Froedtert Health & Medical College of WI, GlaxoSmithKline, Hallmark Cards, Herman Miller, Marriott International, Northwestern Mutual, Cision/PR Newswire, Quanta Services, Shell, State Farm®, The Boeing Company, The Coca-Cola Company, The TJX Companies, Wells Fargo, Williams Companies, and other Fortune 1000 corporations.

About NHCC:

Founded in 1985, NHCC is a unique membership organization comprised of Fortune 1000 corporations providing leading-edge corporate best practices, research and network opportunities for the benefit of its corporate members. NHCC is the premier resource on effectively maximizing the Hispanic market opportunity through marketing, community relations, human resources, and procurement, and executive leadership. To learn more about NHCC visit us at www.nhcchq.org. Follow us on Twitter @NHCCorg.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Octavio Hinojosa, 202-5287229 | [email protected]

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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

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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

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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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Pdf – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/845409/Honda_March_2019_Sales_Release.pdf?p=original
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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.

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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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SOURCE Hispanic Communications Network