Mazda Reports January Sales Results

February 1, 2019

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, California, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total January sales of 20,045 vehicles, a decrease of 19.7 percent compared to January 2018. With 25 selling days in January, compared to 25 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 19.7 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

KEY SALES NOTES:

Sales of the Mazda6 totaled 1,619 in January, an increase of 4.3 percent compared to January 2018.
CPO sales totaled 3,892 vehicles in January, an increase of 9.3 percent compared to January 2018

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported January sales of 5,120 vehicles, an increase of 8.3 percent compared to January last year.

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

	January	January	%	% MTD	January	January	%	% YTD
	2019	2018	Change	DSR	2019	2018	Change	DSR

Mazda3	4,596	5,825	(21.1)%	(21.1)%	4,596	5,825	(21.1)%	(21.1)%
Mazda6	1,619	1,552	4.3%	4.3%	1,619	1,552	4.3%	4.3%
MX-5 Miata	347	436	(20.4)%	(20.4)%	347	436	(20.4)%	(20.4)%
CX-3	971	1,350	(28.1)%	(28.1)%	971	1,350	(28.1)%	(28.1)%
CX-5	10,652	13,463	(20.9)%	(20.9)%	10,652	13,463	(20.9)%	(20.9)%
CX-9	1,860	2,336	(20.4)%	(20.4)%	1,860	2,336	(20.4)%	(20.4)%

Total Vehicles

CARS	6,562	7,813	(16.0)%	(16.0)%	6,562	7,813	(16.0)%	(16.0)%
TRUCKS	13,483	17,149	(21.4)%	(21.4)%	13,483	17,149	(21.4)%	(21.4)%

TOTAL	20,045	24,962	(19.7)%	(19.7)%	20,045	24,962	(19.7)%	(19.7)%


Selling Days	25	25			25	25

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Adventure-Ready 2019 Honda Passport Launches Into Dealers on February 4

February 1, 2019

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TORRANCE, California, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The all-new 2019 Honda Passport begins arriving at Honda dealerships nationwide on February 4, filling out Honda’s award-winning SUV lineup and delivering a unique combination of on-road driving refinement and off-road capability along with best-in-class interior space. The entry-level yet well-equipped Passport Sport carries a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)¹of $31,990 (excluding $1,045 destination and handling).

Designed for adventure-seekers who want the exceptional on-and off-road capability of Honda’s available i-VTM4™ torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system, the power and towing capability of its 280-horsepower 3.5-liter i-VTEC^® V6, and the more personal and rugged character of a five-passenger SUV, Passport fits between the refined and compact CR-V and the larger, family-focused three-row Pilot. Using Honda’s reinforced unibody Global Light Truck platform, the 2019 Passport features a fully-boxed floor structure, and the latest generation of Honda’s proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure along with a sophisticated fully independent suspension offering exceptional on-and off-road driving performance.

Available in Sport, EX-L, Touring and Elite trims, all Passports come standard with 20-inch wheels, a blackout grille, the Honda Sensing^® suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, as well as higher ground clearance and wider track than the three-row Pilot. Inside, Passport offers best-in-class passenger space and total interior volume and features a large “basement” cargo area ideal for storing dirty gear or keeping valuables out of sight. Key premium technologies available on Passport include in-vehicle 4G LTE Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ integration, a high-resolution 8-inch Display Audio system, heated and ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging, and more.

The 2019 Passport is also available with a wide array of Genuine Honda accessories including the Adventure Package and Urban Package that provide cost-efficient ways to enhance the character and functionality of the new SUV. Other accessories allow Passport to accommodate a broad variety of outdoor gear, from bikes and kayaks to skis and snowboards.

The all-new Passport was designed and developed by Honda R&D Americas in Los Angeles, California and Raymond, Ohio. The vehicle and its V6 engine are produced by associates at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, Alabama, using domestic and globally sourced parts, alongside the Honda Ridgeline pickup, Odyssey minivan and Pilot three-row SUV.

2019 Passport Pricing & EPA Ratings

Model / Trim / Drivetrain	Transmission	MSRP¹	MSRP¹ Including $1,045 Destination Charge	EPA Mileage Rating (City/Hwy/Combined)²
Passport Sport (2WD)	9AT	$31,990	$33,035	20 / 25 / 22
Passport Sport (AWD)	9AT	$33,890	$34,935	19 / 24 / 21
Passport EX-L (2WD)	9AT	$36,410	$37,455	20 / 25 / 22
Passport EX-L (AWD)	9AT	$38,310	$39,355	19 / 24 / 21
Passport Touring (2WD)	9AT	$39,280	$40,325	20 / 25 / 22
Passport Touring (AWD)	9AT	$41,180	$42,225	19 / 24 / 21
Passport Elite (AWD)	9AT	$43,680	$44,725	19 / 24 / 21

About Honda 
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2017, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹ MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) excluding tax, license, registration, $1,045 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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American Honda Reports Sales Increases for Both Honda and Acura Brands Despite Winter Chill

February 1, 2019

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American Honda today reported January sales increases for both Honda and Acura brands. The Acura RDX led gains for the company, with sales rising 41 percent to help push the Acura brand up 9.6 percent for the month.

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

American Honda			Honda			Acura
Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks
106,139	47,401	58,738	96,375	45,224	51,598	9,764	2,624	7,140
+1.5%	-1.7%	+4.3%	+0.8%	-1%	+2.4%	+9.6%	-11.7%	+20.4%

“Our Honda and Acura dealers delivered a strong January and have put us on course for a fast start in 2019, despite extreme weather conditions throughout much of the country during the last week of the month,“ said Henio Arcangeli Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division. “While solid sales of our light-truck offerings continue, our balanced results across other segments of our business further showcase real consumer demand beyond trucks and SUVs.”

Honda	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
Continuing sales momentum from late 2018 led the Honda brand to a new January truck sales record—a strong start for 2019 despite severe winter weather that suppressed car shopping in the last week of January. CR-V was the biggest gainer, and Accord had a strong month as well. Fresh from an all-time sales record month in December, CR-V gained a robust 19.8% on sales of 29,152. Accord finished January up 6.3% continuing momentum that saw it lead the mid-size segment in retail sales over the entire second half of 2018. Civic topped 21,000 units in sales to continue its dominant performance, as America’s best retail-selling sedan in 2018 begins its quest to lead the compact segment in retail sales for a 10^th straight year.		Production of the new Insight in Indiana and Accord Hybrid in Ohio helped the Honda brand to all-time record production and sales of electrified vehicles in 2018.
		Civic finished 2018 as America’s top retail-selling car and is the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. millennial, multicultural and first-time new vehicle buyers.

Acura	BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
Acura brand sales withstood the polar vortex in late January to post a 9.6% gain for the month, with RDX leading the brand with a 41% increase. RDX continued its record sales march unabated, setting a new January benchmark with 4,172 vehicles sold for a gain of 40.9%. It was the 8^th straight record sales month for RDX. Acura light trucks just missed an all-time January record on sales of more than 7,100 units. ILX sales were up 22.7%, just ahead of the start of the marketing campaign for Acura’s redesigned gateway model, refreshed for 2019.		Acura was the only top-5 luxury brand with positive retail gains in 2018 and carries this momentum into 2019 thanks to a strong month from RDX and ILX.
		The Acura brand was born in the U.S. and with 5 out of Acura’s 6 models built in Ohio, about 99% of all Acura sales are made in America.

	American Honda Vehicle Sales for January 2019
					Month-to-Date				Year-to-Date
					January 2019	January 2018	DSR % Change**	MoM % Change	January 2019	January 2018	DSR % Change**	YoY % Change
	American Honda Total				106,139	104,542	1.5%	1.5%	106,139	104,542	1.5%	1.5%
	Total Car Sales				47,401	48,203	-1.7%	-1.7%	47,401	48,203	-1.7%	-1.7%
	Total Truck Sales				58,738	56,339	4.3%	4.3%	58,738	56,339	4.3%	4.3%
	Honda			Total Car Sales	44,777	45,224	-1.0%	-1.0%	44,777	45,224	-1.0%	-1.0%
	Honda			Total Truck Sales	51,598	50,410	2.4%	2.4%	51,598	50,410	2.4%	2.4%
	Acura			Total Car Sales	2,624	2,979	-11.9%	-11.9%	2,624	2,979	-11.9%	-11.9%
	Acura			Total Truck Sales	7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%	7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%
	* Total Domestic Car Sales				37,509	42,467	-11.7%	-11.7%	37,509	42,467	-11.7%	-11.7%
			Honda Division		35,004	39,622	-11.7%	-11.7%	35,004	39,622	-11.7%	-11.7%
			Acura Division		2,505	2,845	-12.0%	-12.0%	2,505	2,845	-12.0%	-12.0%
	* Total Domestic Truck Sales				56,486	56,339	0.3%	0.3%	56,486	56,339	0.3%	0.3%
			Honda Division		49,346	50,410	-2.1%	-2.1%	49,346	50,410	-2.1%	-2.1%
			Acura Division		7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%	7,140	5,929	20.4%	20.4%
	Total Import Car Sales				9,892	5,736	72.5%	72.5%	9,892	5,736	72.5%	72.5%
			Honda Division		9,773	5,602	74.5%	74.5%	9,773	5,602	74.5%	74.5%
			Acura Division		119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%	119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%
	Total Import Truck Sales				2,252	0	0.0%	0.0%	2,252	0	0.0%	0.0%
			Honda Division		2,252	0	0.0%	0.0%	2,252	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				96,375	95,634	0.8%	0.8%	96,375	95,634	0.8%	0.8%
		ACCORD			18,786	17,677	6.3%	6.3%	18,786	17,677	6.3%	6.3%
		CIVIC			21,553	23,749	-9.2%	-9.2%	21,553	23,749	-9.2%	-9.2%
		CLARITY			1,271	853	49.0%	49.0%	1,271	853	49.0%	49.0%
		CR-Z			0	8	-100.0%	-100.0%	0	8	-100.0%	-100.0%
		FIT			1,405	2,937	-52.2%	-52.2%	1,405	2,937	-52.2%	-52.2%
		INSIGHT			1,762	0	0.0%	0.0%	1,762	0	0.0%	0.0%

		CR-V			29,152	24,326	19.8%	19.8%	29,152	24,326	19.8%	19.8%
		HR-V			5,974	6,259	-4.6%	-4.6%	5,974	6,259	-4.6%	-4.6%
		ODYSSEY			5,828	6,100	-4.5%	-4.5%	5,828	6,100	-4.5%	-4.5%
		PASSPORT			126	0	0.0%	0.0%	126	0	0.0%	0.0%
		PILOT			8,556	11,619	-26.4%	-26.4%	8,556	11,619	-26.4%	-26.4%
		RIDGELINE			1,962	2,106	-6.8%	-6.8%	1,962	2,106	-6.8%	-6.8%

	Acura Division Total				9,764	8,908	9.6%	9.6%	9,764	8,908	9.6%	9.6%
		ILX			805	656	22.7%	22.7%	805	656	22.7%	22.7%
		NSX			31	34	-8.8%	-8.8%	31	34	-8.8%	-8.8%
		RLX / RL			119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%	119	134	-11.2%	-11.2%
		TLX			1,669	2,155	-22.6%	-22.6%	1,669	2,155	-22.6%	-22.6%

		MDX			2,968	2,968	0.0%	0.0%	2,968	2,968	0.0%	0.0%
		RDX			4,172	2,961	40.9%	40.9%	4,172	2,961	40.9%	40.9%

	Selling Days				25	25			25	25
	**** Electrified Vehicles				4,612	1,535	200.5%	200.5%	4,612	1,535	200.5%	200.5%

	* 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.

Honda Finishes 2018 as the Retail #1 Passenger Car Brand for the First Time

February 1, 2019

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Honda Finishes 2018 as the Retail #1 Passenger Car Brand for the First Time

TORRANCE, California, Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With retail passenger car sales totaling 667,762 units in 2018, Honda was the retail best-selling passenger car brand in America in 2018 – a first in the brand’s 49-year history – according to just-released retail sales data from Urban Science. Leading the charge was the Honda Civic, which continues to dominate as the retail #1 car in America for the third straight year. Civic also led all cars and light trucks in share of all-important millennial, Gen Z and first-time new vehicle buyers¹.

Accord also finished the year on a strong note, leading retail sales in the midsize car segment for the second half of 2018, while also joining Civic as the top two most popular models with first-time retail consumers, according to data from Strategic Vision.

“Passenger cars are a key part of Honda’s brand power and will remain an absolutely essential part of our business,” said Henio Arcangeli, Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division & general manager of the Honda brand. “The Honda Civic and Accord play an outsized role in attracting first-time buyers, young buyers and a growing population of multicultural consumers to Honda.”

Honda’s full-year passenger car sales results were boosted by all-time record retail sales of electrified Honda models, led by the Accord Hybrid, Insight compact hybrid sedan and Clarity Plug-In Hybrid.

Honda also set its fourth consecutive record year for light truck sales in 2018, with big gains from the Pilot, record sales of CR-V, and continued leadership by Odyssey as the retail #1 minivan in America, now nine years running.

Laying the Foundation for Honda’s Future
Passenger cars capture 55 percent of first-time car buyers, according to data from Strategic Vision’s New Vehicle Experience survey, and Honda captures the most first-time new vehicle buyers of any brand in America, spearheaded by Civic and Accord as the #1 and #2 vehicles in the industry among first-time buyers. Civic also has captured the most millennial buyers in every year since 2011, with Accord consistently in the top three among millennial buyers, while Civic also leads the industry in sales to Gen Z customers.

Further, demonstrating leadership among multi-cultural buyers, Civic was recently recognized by the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers and IHS Markit for having the highest ethnic volume for the 2018 model year², an award Honda has won for three straight years.

Honda loyalty also measures at the top of the industry, and that leadership in retention extends to millennial and multicultural buyers, helping Honda create a great opportunity to build lifetime customers for the brand.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda includes the Fit, Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey lineup minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2018, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹ Based Strategic Vision New Vehicle Experience Study.
² According to IHS Markit U.S. All Personal New Vehicle Registrations, Civic had the greatest volume of Ethnic consumers (AA, AS & HS Combined) register a new vehicle in the 2018 model year.

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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

The new book by Manuel Donato Jiménez Melo, “The Love of a Great Painter” is a collection of poems, which takes readers to worlds of love, fantasy and adventure

February 1, 2019

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DENVER, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Manuel Donato Jiménez Melo, as the consolidated author he was, was born in Panama City and died in 2013, in his hometown, he was Consul, Radio Broadcaster, Academic Advisor, Professional Motivator, man of faith, he instilled in them his 7 children (Manuel Jr., Edgar, Coralia, Jessica, Gerson, Walter and Roslyn) the love of God and his neighbor, as he did with his example as accredited Pastor and founder of the Christian Center “Jehovah Rafa“, leaves us his new work, a compilation of poems on diverse topics, from love to fantasy, topics treated with respect and coherence from a certain and passionate point of view.

Published by Page Publishing, based in New York City, the work of Manuel Donato Jiménez Melo, “The Love of a Great Painter,” brings diversity and openness in the form of a collection of poems, Jessica tells us. daughter of Donato: “In this book I present a compilation of poems by my father Donato Jiménez. In them you will find poems written in tenths concerning the Woman, the Life to the Mother or the Son. Stories of Love and pain, of Tragedies, of Faith and hope and dialogues like that of a Poet with a frog or even more, like that of a Star with the Moon and the Sun, among others. In short, each of them forming a world of universal color, where each poem manifests itself in a picture of images for your mind, immersing yourself in the author’s feeling when writing them in his moment.”

For readers who wish to live a fantastic and inspiring experience, through reading this wonderful work, they can do so, specifying the purchase of “The Love of a Great Painter”, in any book store, or in online stores from Apple iTunes, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or any questions, please contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional publishing house based in New York City that provides all kinds of services, handles all the intrinsic issues involved in the publication of the books of its authors including the distribution in the world’s largest retail stores and the generation of royalties. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not tied to a complicated business with topics such as converting books online, establishing sales accounts, insurance, taxes and similar topics. Your list of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex and wasteful topics for them, and focus on their passion; write and create. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® Kicks-off Local 2019 Students of the Year Campaign

January 31, 2019

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SAN JOSE, California, Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Silicon Valley Chapter has announced the 17 Candidate Teams, comprised of 40 local high school students, who have signed up for Students of the Year® presented by Silicon Valley Bank. This is an innovative and fierce 7-week fundraising competition for exemplary high school students where students and their teams activate their personal networks to raise critical funds. LLS invests these funds to advance breakthrough treatments and to support the more than 1.3 million blood cancer patients in the U.S. The teams who raise the most money at the end of the 7-week competition, from January 11^th – March 2^nd, earns the title, “Student(s) of the Year” (SOY). Top local fundraisers become eligible to win the national title.

For motivated high school students, Students of the Year ensures they stand out among their peers when engaging with colleges and future employers. Through guidance and mentoring from LLS, students make an impact in the fight against blood cancers. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/SOY2019SVMB

2019 SOY Candidates
Team ALIVE
Anant Chaudhary
Monta Vista High School

Team Answer to Cancer
Aghalya Narayanan
Ashley Nguyen
Tymon Vu
University Preparatory Academy

Team Cancer Crushers
Abraham Alemnew
Tarang Jammalamadaka
Arya Medapati
University Preparatory Academy

Team Cure Creators
Pranav Aida
Abhinav Balla
Surya Sripathi
Evergreen Valley High School

Team Cure for Sure
Shaili Bhambhani
Adrian Wilcox High School

Team CUREators
Jessica Pham
Sophia Singh
Jenny Tran
University Preparatory Academy

Team CUREblood
Raul Batres
Srikar Chintala
University Preparatory Academy
Abhishek Ganga
Evergreen Valley High School

Team Espérer
Deeya Jain
Lynbrook High School

Team Got CUREage
Meghana Akkati
Brinda Devireddy
Irvington High School
Janani Pulivarthi
Mission San Jose High School

Team Knock Out Cancer
Christy Feng
Zhenda Hu
Diya Menon
Monta Vista High School

Team Love Boat
Corbin Ward
Soren Wilde
Los Gatos High School

Team Musical Miracles
Sukhamrit Singh
Tejus Singh
Evergreen Valley High School

Team PowerBlood
Julia Khinno
Akshara Kollu
Thrisha Praveen
University Preparatory Academy

Team Recovery
Kunal Puri
Anant Sherwal
Rohan Tibrewal
University Preparatory Academy

Team Resistance
Vashaki Lohadas
Yashaswini Punati
Pranuthi Thota
Mountain House High School

Team Vitae
Alexander Yong
Adrian Wilcox High School

Team weSEARCH
Romita Pakrasi
Alexandra Rozmarin
University Preparatory Academy

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SOURCE The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Silicon Valley Chapter

Cal/OSHA Reminder to Employers: Post Annual Work-Related Injury and Illness Summaries Starting February 1

January 31, 2019

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OAKLAND, California, Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA is reminding employers in California of the requirement to post their 2018 annual summaries of work-related injuries and illnesses. The summaries must be posted each year from February 1 through April 30.

Instructions and form templates can be downloaded for free from Cal/OSHA’s Record Keeping Overview. The overview gives instructions on completing both the log (Form 300) and annual summary (Form 300A) of work-related injuries and illnesses. The annual summary must be placed in a visible and easily accessible area at each worksite. Current and former employees, as well as employee representatives, must be allowed to review the summary in its entirety.

The definitions and requirements for recordable work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses are outlined in the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, sections 14300 through 14300.48. Employers are required to complete and post Form 300A even if no workplace injuries occurred.

Posting the summary may reveal patterns or potential hazards that need to be addressed and helps ensure workers are aware of work-related injuries and illnesses that occurred the previous year. More information on posting requirements or how to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses is available on the DIR’s Employer Information webpage.

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, or Cal/OSHA, is the division within the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) that helps protect California’s workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers to improve their safety and health 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).

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

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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The new book by Rosendo Garpar Ramos, “Cuba, Obsession and Sea” is a seductive work about the love of a good man for a cynical woman during difficult times

January 31, 2019

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VINELAND, New Jersey, Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Rosendo Garpar Ramos, a writer, poet and sociologist with several postgraduate degrees in Russia and Cuba in psychology and sexology, and a columnist of the newspaper Panorama Latin News in Pennsylvania, entered the world of letters guided by writers and poets such as José Ramón Calatayud, Heberto Padilla, Nicolás Guillen and Miguel Barnet. A lover of classical Russian literature, Rosendo’s writings have marked influences from the prose of Martí and Cubanism, the style of Dulce Maria Loynaz, linked to the romantic classical story of Pushkin and Lermontov. He brings us his new work “Cuba, Obsession and Sea,” where he shows us a love in the Cuba of the 1990s, between illusions, lies and even the consequences of the political regime that reigns in that country.

The author offers readers a reality of life, which highlights the naive nature of human beings, as well as their ability to do evil. It is a short novel, which delves into the lives of Cubans in the 1990s. In it, Cuba is the main plot and the thread that teaches us what the country was like in those times, including the censorship and oppression of the communist regime, and the obsession of a man in the government for a female dissident of the totalitarian system who entangles him in passion and lies.

The sea is the solution, the outcome of a fictitious plot, but at the same time real, since it has been the story of several, joined together in one person’s life.

The emotions and feelings that the reader can feel will be authentic, because they happened with the same cruelty and vileness in the life of those who in the end form the psychology and thought of Arturo, the protagonist.

Published by Page Publishing in New York City, the work of Rosendo Garpar Ramos, “Cuba, Obsession and Sea,” is a story of love, betrayal, disappointment and reconciliation with life. It is a wonderful story that takes the reader to the Cuba of the 90s.

For readers who wish to live a romantic experience full of adventure and intrigue, they can do so through this wonderful work, specifying the purchase of “Cuba, Obsession and Sea” in any bookstore, or the online stores of Apple iTunes, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes & Noble.

For additional information or any questions, please contact Page Publishing at the following number: 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional publishing house based in New York City that provides all kinds of services, and handles all the intrinsic issues involved in the publication of the books of its authors, including distribution in the world’s largest retail stores and the generation of royalties. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not tied to a complicated business with topics such as converting books online, establishing sales accounts, insurance, taxes and similar topics. Your list of authors can leave behind these tedious, complex and time-wasting topics for them, and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com

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Toyota Production in North America Nearly 2 Million in 2018

January 30, 2019

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Toyota built nearly 2 million vehicles in 2018, including the Camry, which is manufactured in Kentucky.

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In 2018, Toyota built 1,935,230 vehicles at its North American vehicle assembly plants. Since 1986, Toyota’s total vehicle production in North America has reached more than 38 million.

Toyota’s philosophy is to build where we sell and buy where we build. Positive economic factors such as low fuel prices, continued stability in the overall economy and strong customer demand for trucks and SUVs were all key drivers for 2018 production.

“Every part and every vehicle that rolls off the line reflects our commitment to safety, quality, value and, above all, our passion for exceeding customer expectations,” said Chris Reynolds, chief administrative officer, Manufacturing and Corporate Resources, Toyota Motor North America. “Our ongoing success is due to the hard work and dedication of team members at our 14 manufacturing plants in North America.”

Toyota’s 15^th manufacturing plant, a joint venture with Mazda, is scheduled to open in Huntsville, Alabama, in 2021.

2018 Milestones

In 2018, five of the company’s 10 U.S. manufacturing plants continued to roll out a $373.8 million hybrid powertrain investment announced in 2017. The investment also included the implementation of the company’s Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, plant. Other aspects of the investment include:

Production of hybrid transaxles at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia
Expansion of 2.5-liter engine capacity at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky
Increased production of 2.5-liter engine blocks at Bodine’s Troy, Missouri, plant
Production of hybrid transaxle cases and housing, 2.5-liter engine blocks at Bodine’s Jackson, Tennessee, facility

Continuing investments also were under way at: Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, which is implementing a $600 million TNGA investment to increase production of the Highlander; and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, where $1.33 billion is earmarked for TNGA upgrades and an all-new paint shop.

Other achievements:

Bodine’s plant in Jackson, Tennessee, celebrated its 15th anniversary in September.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, San Antonio, celebrated its 15th anniversary in October.
Ground breaking on Toyota’s $1.6 billion joint venture plant with Mazda in Alabama. The plant will have a capacity of 300,000 and employ 4,000. (Toyota’s investment is $800,000 with plans to build 150,000 Corolla.)
JD Power Plant Quality Awards: Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Cambridge North, Ontario, Canada (Corolla line) received the “Gold” JD Power Plant Award for Initial Quality, along with Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky (Lexus ES line), representing TMMK’s 14th JD Power Plant Quality Award. Additionally, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Cambridge South, Ontario, Canada, (Lexus RX line) received a “Bronze” JD Power Plant Award as well as Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, for its Highlander and Sequoia line.

Toyota produces 13 models in North America including: Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, Lexus RX 350, Lexus ES 350, Yaris and Yaris iA. Toyota directly employs more than 47,000 people.

Toyota North American Vehicle Production
Manufacturing Site	Model	2018	2017
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK)	Avalon	27,154	34,149
	Avalon Hybrid	7,741	5,485
	Camry	323,801	316,272
	Camry Hybrid	27,848	22,990
	ES 350	43,680	41,657
	Total	430,224	420,553
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc. (TMMI)	Highlander	275,758	255,612
	Highlander Hybrid	17,331	19,150
	Sequoia	12,548	11,871
	Sienna	116,757	125,805
	Total	422,394	412,438
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc. (TMMMS)	Corolla	136,108	163,832
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc. (TMMMS)	Total	136,108	163,832
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. (TMMTX)	Tacoma	123,338	129,955
	Tundra	129,551	136,768
	Total	252,889	266,723
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. (TMMC)	Corolla	188,910	210,073
	RX 350	81,829	104,750
	RX 350 Hybrid	15,183	9,079
	RAV4	211,432	247,633
	Total	497,354	571,535
Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California (TMMBC)	Tacoma	156,335	104,622
Toyota Motor Manufacturing de Baja California (TMMBC)	Total	156,335	104,622
Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (MMVO)	Toyota Yaris / Yaris iA	39,926	44,020
Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (MMVO)	Total	39,926	44,020
Total Vehicle Production	Grand Total	1,935,230	1,983,723

Toyota North American Engine Production in 2018
Manufacturing Site	Engine	2018
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK)	4-cylinder*	313,367
	V6	217,528
	Total	530,895
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, West Virginia, Inc. (TMMWV)*	4-cylinder	356,681
	V6	256,894
	Total	613,575
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc. (TMMAL)	4-cylinder	208,225
	V6	265,031
	V8	142,307
	TNGA	13,823
	Total	629,386
Total Engine Production	Grand Total	1,773,856

* TMMWV’s total 4- and 6- speed automatic transmission production for 2018 was 358,243.

Additional wholly owned Toyota manufacturing facilities include: Bodine Aluminum, Inc., in Tennessee and Missouri, casts aluminum engine blocks, cylinder heads, and engine brackets; Toyota Auto Body California (TABC), Inc., in Long Beach produces stamped/welded parts and steering columns; and Canadian Auto Parts Toyota, Inc. (CAPTIN) in Delta, British Columbia, makes aluminum wheels; all produce components in North America but are not included in the annual production figures.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 38 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 47,000 people (more than 37,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.7 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2018 – and about 87 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 16 years are still on the road today.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com

Media Inquiries:
Toyota Media Line
469-292-5100

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SOURCE Toyota Motor North America

(Español) Eric Trump participó de la primera edición Expo Real Estate en Punta del Este-Uruguay y Eduardo Pérez Orive disertó sobre inversiones en Miami y Detroit

January 30, 2019

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