2019 Honda Civic Type R and Civic Hatchback Accelerate into Dealerships

November 1, 2018

The 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R go on sale November 3.

TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2019 Civic Type R and Civic Hatchback return with upgraded interior features, standard Honda Sensing^® on Civic Hatchback, and Sonic Gray Pearl available on Civic Type R for the first time in the U.S. The changes build on the edgy styling, fun-to-drive nature, versatility and premium features that made Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R instant hits last year after joining the award-winning 10^th-generation Civic lineup. The 2019 Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R go on-sale at Honda dealerships beginning Saturday, November 3 with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP¹) starting at $21,450 for Hatchback, and $35,700 for Type R (excluding $895 destination and handling).

Both models benefit from multiple interior updates designed to provide drivers with a more comfortable and efficient in-vehicle experience. Enhancements to technology and connectivity include an updated Display Audio system that now features physical buttons and a volume knob for more intuitive control, improved voice recognition and Bluetooth^® connectivity, a USB sub-cord and, similar to previous models, Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ integration standard on EX trims and above. In addition, steering wheel controls have been upgraded for simplified operation, the electronic parking brake has an indicator light for when it’s engaged, the center console sports larger cupholders, and there are physical buttons for fan speed on models with dual-zone climate control.

Civic Hatchback
At 20 percent of all Civic sales, Civic Hatchback is a key player in the Civic lineup, which continues as the top-selling retail car in America this year² — a position it has held in each of the past two years. Civic Hatchback Sport, with its combination of eye-catching good looks and a dynamic driving feel, was named a 2017 AUTOMOBILE All-Star, a list dominated by sports cars and luxury marques. Civic Hatchback Sport, along with Civic Type R and Civic Si, also earned a coveted spot on the Car and Driver 10 Best list for 2018. Perhaps best of all, Civic Hatchback’s lively demeanor doesn’t detract from excellent EPA fuel economy ratings of 31/40/34 mpg³ (city/highway/combined) for the LX, EX & EX-L Navi trims with continuously variable transmission (CVT).

For 2019, Civic Hatchback again will be available in LX, Sport, EX, EX-L with Navigation, and Sport Touring trims. It’s powered by a 1.5-liter DOHC direct-injected turbo in-line 4-cylinder with peak output of 174 horsepower⁴ in LX, EX and EX-L Navi trims. Civic Hatchback Sport and Sport Touring trims bump peak power to 180 horsepower⁴.

For the 2019 model year, Civic Hatchback includes Honda Sensing^® safety and driver-assistive technologies as standard equipment on all trims. Honda Sensing^® includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow.

2019 Civic Hatchback Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings
TRIM	TRANSMISSION	MSRP¹	MSRP including $895 Destination Charges	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (city / highway/ combined³)
LX	CVT	$21,450	$22,345	31/40/34
Sport	6MT	$22,250	$23,145	29/38/33
Sport	CVT	$23,050	$23,945	30/36/32
EX	CVT	$23,750	$24,645	31/40/34
EX-L Navi	CVT	$26,250	$27,145	31/40/34
Sport Touring	CVT	$28,750	$29,645	30/36/32

Civic Type R
Civic Type R stormed onto the U.S. market last year, with an exclusive 2.0-liter 306-horsepower direct-injected VTEC^®Turbo 4-cylinder engine and 6-speed manual transmission with automatic rev matching. With an adjustable suspension that includes Comfort, Sport and +R modes, Civic Type R is suitable as a civil and practical daily driver, with 22/28/25 city/highway/combined EPA fuel economy ratings, or an aggressive track star that has shattered records at some of Europe’s most celebrated racing circuits, including the famed Nürburgring.

Civic Type R has won numerous accolades since its introduction, including being named a 2018 AUTOMOBILE All-Star, and a 2018 Editor’s Choice by Car and Driver. On the racing front, Civic Type R TCR dominated the Pirelli World Challenge series by way of 11 podium finishes over the 12-race season en route to the championship.

In addition to the interior updates, the 2019 Civic Type R adds Sonic Gray Pearl to its palette of exterior color choices that also includes Championship White, a color exclusive to Civic Type R.

2019 Civic Type R Pricing and EPA Fuel Economy Ratings

TRIM

MSRP⁵

MSRP including
$895 Destination
Charges

EPA Fuel Economy
Ratings

(city / highway/ combined⁶)

Civic Type R

$35,700

$36,595

22/28/25

The 2019 Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R for the U.S. market are both manufactured exclusively by Honda’s Swindon, UK plant. The 2.0T engine for Civic Type R is produced in Honda’s largest automobile engine plant, in Anna, Ohio, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

More Information
For more in-depth information, plus video and high-resolution images, please visit www.hondanews.com/channels/civic. Consumer information is available at www.automobiles.honda.com/civic.

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 excluding tax, license, registration, $895 destination charge, and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² Based on Urban Science retail sales data for all models in the industry 2018CYTD July.
³ Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
⁴ LX, EX, EX-L Navi CVT Peak power: 174 hp @ 6000 rpm (SAE net), Peak torque 162 lb.-ft. @ 1700-5500 rpm (SAE net); Sport 6MT Peak power: 180 hp @ 5500 rpm (SAE net), Peak torque: 177 lb.-ft. @ 1900-5000 rpm (SAE net); Sport, Sport Touring CVT Peak power: 180 hp @ 6000 rpm (SAE net), Peak torque: 162 lb.-ft. @ 1700-5500 rpm (SAE net)
⁵ MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $895 destination charge, and options. Dealer prices may vary.
⁶ Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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2019 Kia Forte And Flor De Toloache Celebrate Latina Entrepreneurs Who Drive Business Forward

November 1, 2018

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Driving community engagement forward, Kia Motors America today launched a new campaign for the all-new 2019 Kia Forte with the help of the Latin Grammy award-winning, all-female Mariachi band, Flor De Toloache. The duo collaborated on a heartfelt digital series celebrating hard-working Latina business owners across the U.S.

As part of the campaign, Flor de Toloache embarks on a search across the U.S. in the all-new 2019 Forte^{^[1]} to surprise Latina entrepreneurs with a serenading performance of their latest single, “Indestructible.” Composed together with Kia, the new single, available November 9, 2018 on Spotify, touts modern day Latinas as unstoppable, highlighting their determination, passion, strength and hard work. For this campaign, Kia worked with their Hispanic creative agency, Inspire, to share the unique stories of three Latina entrepreneurs, along with their struggles and triumphs as small business owners in America.

“We are thrilled to showcase the all-new Forte in an amazing campaign that celebrates the real stories of entrepreneurs as equal parts creators, and community leaders, inspiring Latinas to continue to reach for and achieve their dreams,” said Candelaria Powell, national advertising manager, Kia Motors America, “As a Latina woman in business, I am honored to see how Kia is committed to showcasing and empowering Latina voices and entrepreneurs.”

Directed by Sophy Holland, the new Forte campaign will be shared in a sequence of video posts on Kia Latino’s social channels. With the sleek new design of the 2019 Forte serving as the backdrop, the series of videos follows the Mariachi group during their serenading tour to surprise deserving Latina leaders. With co-founders, musician and singers Shae Fiol and Mireya Ramos at the helm of the 2019 Forte, Flor De Toloache experiences the compact sedan’s notable features including precise handling, safety features, available Harman Kardon®^{^[2]} premium audio system, Kia Drive Wise^{^[3]} technologies, and 8-inch touch screen display^{^[4]} with standard Apple CarPlay™^{^[5]} and Android Auto™^{^[6]} functionality. During the content capture, Kia also surprised each Latina entrepreneur with a laptop to help their businesses advance.

To learn more and see the digital campaign that is honoring Latina business owners go to Kia Latino’s social channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and the campaign’s website, here.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and LPGA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly built in West Point, Georgia.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

* The Sorento and Optima GDI (S, EX, SX and certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

^{^[1]} 2019 Forte EX with optional features shown. Some features may vary.
^{^[2]} Harman/Kardon®, is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated
^{^[3]} Kia Drive Wise technologies are not substitutes for safe driving, and may not detect all objects around vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution⁴ Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. When operating a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle operation.
^{^[4]} Apple CarPlay™ is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
^{^[5]} Android Auto™ is a trademark of Google Inc. Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ run on your smartphone cellular data service. Normal data rates will apply.

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Family Physicians Remind Consumers to Guard Children from Accidental Overdose

November 1, 2018

LEAWOOD, Kan., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — There are few things more frightening than the tragedy that can occur when a child ingests a medication not intended for them. It’s even more tragic when a child dies or is hospitalized for an emergency that could have easily been prevented. Yet it happens more often than one might think, and the problem is getting worse.

As the United States continues to wage war on the opioid epidemic, John Cullen, MD, prescribes opioid pain killers only as a last resort. But when he does, the appointment doesn’t simply end with the patient walking out the door with a prescription, Cullen said. An important conversation needs to happen before sending a patient home with opioids, especially when there are children or visitors in the home.

“Opioids serve a purpose and are often necessary for adequate pain management in some patients,” said Cullen, a practicing family physician in Valdez, Alaska, and president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. “However, it’s important for physicians to talk with patients about potential side effects and the possibility of becoming dependent or addicted. Furthermore, if there are children or visitors in the home, the patient needs to be educated about proper storage to prevent accidental ingestion that can lead to overdose.”

According to a recent study in the journal Pediatrics, the number of children age one to 17 years admitted to U.S. emergency rooms for opioid-related diagnoses nearly doubled between 2004 and 2015, with 3,647 opioid-related hospitalizations in 31 different children’s hospitals. More than four out of 10 children who were admitted required care in a pediatric intensive care unit, and 1.6 percent died.

According to the study authors, it is likely that the children became ill after ingesting their parents’ prescription medications. However, in other cases, overdoses are the result of teenagers stealing the drugs for recreational or self-injurious purposes. The authors conclude that efforts to reduce adult opioid use have not reduced the incidence of child opioid ingestions, and additional efforts are needed to reduce preventable opioid exposure in children.

That’s why America’s family physicians continue efforts to educate the public about the safe storage and disposal of prescription opioids and other medications, according to Cullen.

The AAFP recommends that all medications, especially opioids, be stored in their original packaging inside a locked cabinet, lockbox or a location where children and others cannot easily access them.

“Opioid theft by visitors to the home can also be a concern, meaning it is never a good idea to leave them out in the open,” Cullen said. “The reality is, it’s not always possible to spot an addict, even if they are a family member, friend, neighbor, caregiver, or a home repair person. Safety is paramount.”

In addition to safe storage, safe disposal is key.

“Unused medications should not be kept on hand for future use,” Cullen said. “Not only can they expire and become ineffective, it’s just not worth the risk of them accidentally falling into the wrong hands.”

Many communities have medicine take-back programs. Ask your family doctor for more information or visit the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Office of Diversion Control to learn more. You can also call your local waste management company to ask if there is a take-back program in your community.

Opioids—both pill and patch forms—often come with instructions for flushing unused medicine to prevent unintentional use or illegal abuse. If your community warns against flushing unused medicines down the toilet, take the following steps instead:

Remove personal information from the prescription label and keep the medicine in its original container.
Add water to solid pills. Also add a nontoxic and unpalatable substance, such as coffee grounds or kitty litter to the container.
Seal the container with duct tape and place inside a second, unmarked container, then place in the trash.

For additional information on safe opioid use, storage and disposal, please visit www.familydoctor.org.

About American Academy of Family Physicians
Founded in 1947, the American Academy of Family Physicians represents 131,400 physicians and medical students nationwide, and it is the only medical society devoted solely to primary care.

Family physicians conduct approximately one in five of the total medical office visits in the United States per year – more than any other specialty. Family physicians provide comprehensive, evidence-based, and cost-effective care dedicated to improving the health of patients, families and communities. Family medicine’s cornerstone is an ongoing and personal patient-physician relationship where the family physician serves as the hub of each patient’s integrated care team. More Americans depend on family physicians than on any other medical specialty.

To learn more about the AAFP and family medicine, visit www.aafp.org/media. Follow us on Twitter, and like us on Facebook. For information about health care, health conditions and wellness, visit the AAFP’s award-winning consumer website, www.familydoctor.org.

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World premiere of music video “Te Vas Arrepentir” by Chris Wandell in collaboration with Rafa Pabon, Nio Garcia and Alex Rose exclusively on LaMusica App on November 1st, 2018

November 1, 2018

MIAMI, Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — LaMusica App from Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (OTCQB: SBSAA), exclusively premieres the much anticipated music video for the single “Te Vas Arrepentir” globally. Artists include Chris Wandell in collaboration with Rafa Pabon, Nio Garcia and Alex Rose. The single “Te Vas Arrepentir” will be available on all digital platforms Thursday, November 1st, and exclusive content will showcase on La Nueva 94FM from the expected premiere.

The music video was filmed in Miami, Florida and was directed by Montoya. It highlights the explosive collaborations between these dynamic up-and-coming artists in the New Trap Wave stemming from Puerto Rico.

From an early age Chris Wandell was an avid music lover. He studied music composition with a focus in percussion at “Escuela Libre de Música de Hato Rey” where he met other talented young individuals who shared his passion. This lead to collaborations with noted Latin Urban artists such as Rafa Pabón, Lyanno and Almighty.

“I am extremely happy with all the positive feedback I’ve been getting and can’t wait to see what comes next. I hope you all enjoy this exclusive premiere on LaMusica App of my new video ‘Te Vas Arrepentir’,” stated Chris Wandell.

“We are thrilled to be able to premiere this dynamic music video on LaMusica. Chris Wandell, Rafa Pabón, Nio García and Alex Rose are tremendously talented, and will surely do great things in the music industry in the upcoming months. Keep an eye out for them,” said Bianca Alarcón, Head of Digital Media Content at LaMusica App/SBS.

The single “Te Vas Arrepentir” will be available on November 1st, 2018 on all digital platforms.

Do not miss the exclusive premiere of the music video “Te Vas Arrepentir” this Thursday, November 1st, 2018 on LaMusica App, which is available for free via IOS and Android app stores. More information about the LaMusica App can be found at http://www.lamusica.com.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 250 affiliated stations reaching 93% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including LaMusica App, a mobile app providing Latino-focused audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

MEDIA CONTACT SBS:

Vladimir Gómez
[email protected]
(786) 470-1644

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Health Of Babies In The U.S. Continues To Worsen March Of Dimes Report Card Shows

November 1, 2018

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the third year in a row, more U.S. babies were born too soon with serious risks to their health, according to the 2018 Premature Birth Report Card from March of Dimes, the nation’s leading maternal and infant health nonprofit. Premature birth and its complications are the largest contributor to death in the first year of life in the United States, and the leading cause of death of children under age 5 worldwide.

The overall U.S. preterm birth rate rose to 9.93 percent of births in 2017 from 9.85 percent in 2016, according to data from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). While there is no single cause of preterm birth, research shows that chronic inequities and unequal access to quality health care do have a negative impact on these rates. These factors contribute to the reality that women of color are up to 50 percent more likely to deliver prematurely and their children can face a 130 percent higher infant death rate compared to white women. Promising interventions can help reverse these trends, and better access to health care is essential. A recent March of Dimes report revealed the unequal access to maternity care across the US, particularly in communities with higher poverty rates.

The continued rise in its preterm birth rate earned the U.S. a “C” grade on the March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card, which grades all 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico on their preterm birth rate. This year, 30 states had a worse rate compared to last year and 10 of those states received a worse grade. The Report Card shows the racial, ethnic and geographic disparities in preterm birth within each state. (Visit March of Dimes to download broadcast-quality videos, high-resolution pictures, documents and other links about preterm birth.)

“We must all come together to take concrete, commonsense steps to reverse this alarming trend,” says Stacey D. Stewart, president of March of Dimes. “Our country’s most important resource is human potential. That begins with ensuring every baby has the healthiest possible start in life, regardless of racial and ethnic background or their family’s income. By expanding proven programs and innovative solutions we can shift our health care system to improve treatment and preventive care for moms and lower the preterm birth rate. Birth equity is our goal; it can be reached.”

The 2018 Report did show bright spots of progress in several states where a range of organizations, including the March of Dimes, have been able to reverse the trend and lower the preterm birth rate.

Rhode Island: Increased leadership and collaboration among Rhode Island’s Department of Health, March of Dimes, and health care systems in the state led to a full percentage point drop in the premature birth rate and Rhode Island moving from a C to a B grade.
Knox County, TN: Wider use of locally developed and tailored programs, such as group prenatal care, helped Knox County lower its preterm birth rate from 12.5% in 2007 to 9.8% in 2016, an improvement of more than 20% over the past decade.
Raleigh, NC: Adoption of the North Carolina Pregnancy Medical Home model, which coordinates care for pregnant women, helped the city tackle early elective deliveries and smoking, forcing Raleigh’s preterm birth rate down from 9.9% in 2015 to 9.3% in 2016. Late preterm births also decreased from 6.9% to 6.1%.

While many of the underlying causes of preterm birth remain unknown, March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies by:

Working to ensure women have access to preventive and supportive care before, during and after pregnancy.
Delivering programs to improve the care that moms and babies receive. Group prenatal care can reduce health disparities, and March of Dimes is expanding its group prenatal care program, called Supportive Pregnancy Care,
Empowering families and communities with the knowledge and tools to have healthier pregnancies.
Supporting moms through every stage of the pregnancy journey, even when everything doesn’t go according to plan. The Share Your Story online community unites and supports families during their most vulnerable time. As families navigate the newborn intensive care unit (NICU), March of Dimes offers information and comfort with its NICU Family Support® program and its My NICU Baby™ App.
Advancing research at our six Prematurity Research Centers. Experts study the causes of premature birth, knowing that the answers are going to involve a combination of interventions to prevent and solve this urgent health crisis.
Advocating for policies to protect moms and babies and give them the best possible start.
Amplifying the voices of all women and their families. We mobilize communities across the country to work toward achieving birth equity.

The March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card is based on final 2017 natality data from NCHS. Compared to 2016, preterm birth rates in 2017 worsened in 30 states, stayed the same in 6 states and improved in 16 states.

1 state –Vermont– earned an “A” on the 2018 Premature Birth Report Card;
15 states received a “B”;
16 states got a “C”;
14 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia got a “D”;
4 states (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, West Virginia) received an “F.”

Among the 100 largest U.S. cities, based on the number of births in 2016, Irvine, California once again had the best (lowest) rate of preterm birth at 5.5 percent, and Detroit, Michigan now has the worst (highest) preterm birth rate at 14.5 percent.

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy of impact and innovation, we stand up for every mom and every baby. Visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org for more information. Visit shareyourstory.org for comfort and support. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

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UBS Financial Services Inc. And UBS Financial Services Of Puerto Rico Ordered To Pay Investor Approximately $19 Million For Losses Involving UBS’s Proprietary Puerto Rican Bond Funds

October 31, 2018

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — UBS Financial Services Inc. and UBS Financial Services of Puerto Rico (collectively “UBS”) were recently ordered to pay approximately $19,000,000 for losses Puerto Rico investors incurred in UBS’s Closed-End Puerto Rico bond funds (the “Funds”) and Puerto Rico bonds. These investors also complained about the use of leverage in connection with these investments.

Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP. (PRNewsFoto/Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP)

UBS has been ordered to pay tens of millions of dollars in various arbitration claims to date, including awards of approximately $9 million, $15 million, $18 million, and now $19 million. The UBS bond funds at issue in many of these cases were not traded on any exchanges, involved high amounts of leverage, and were heavily concentrated into a single geographic area, which exposed the investors to high amounts of risk. In some instances, investors have alleged their brokers advised them to borrow additional money from UBS to invest in these securities, which would tremendously increase the risks involved. In many instances, the clients have alleged that they were told this was a safe strategy that would not put their money at substantial risk.

If you are or were a client of UBS, or suffered losses in any other municipal bond investments made at the recommendation of your broker, contact the law firm of Shepherd, Smith, Edwards & Kantas LLP for a free, confidential evaluation of your account. We have a team of attorneys, consultants and staff with more than 100 years of combined experience in the securities industry and in securities law.

Contact Info: 800-259-9010

713-580-8914 to speak to Spanish fluent staff

Sam Edwards [email protected]

Kirk Smith [email protected]

Luis Acevedo [email protected]

SOURCE Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas LLP

Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Framing Contractor for Willful Violations of Nail Gun Safety Regulations

October 31, 2018

SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA has issued citations to Circle M Contractors, Inc. for willful violations of nail gun safety regulations after a carpenter was seriously injured at a residential construction site. An investigation found that the employer failed to train and instruct employees on the proper use of pressure-powered nailing tools.

On April 17, a carpenter was using an air pressure-powered nail gun to frame wood at a construction site in Lake Forest. The worker was carrying the nail gun in his right hand with his finger on the trigger when a nail was unintentionally discharged into his left arm. Cal/OSHA’s investigation found that Circle M Contractors employees did not receive hands-on training for operating nailing tools safely and that the Rancho Santa Margarita-based employer did not ensure workers carry nail guns only by the handle and not with their finger on the trigger.

Cal/OSHA issued two willful-serious accident-related citations with a total of $225,500 in proposed penalties for Circle M Contractors’ failure to train workers on nail guns and failure to ensure safe operation of these tools. Cal/OSHA’s review of the employer’s injury log showed 34 instances of nail gun injuries suffered by employees since 2016.

“Employers must effectively train workers to safely operate dangerous tools such as nail guns,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “The employer knew these tools are hazardous and did not take the necessary measures to protect their workers from injury.”

In 2015, Cal/OSHA investigated after a Circle M Contractors worker installing hanger brackets slipped and discharged a nail into his knee. Cal/OSHA cited the employer for failing to ensure workers carry nail guns only by the handle. It was one of three investigations of Circle M Contractors that year following accidents in San Diego and Irvine. One worker fell nine feet while setting roof trusses and another worker fell from the second floor while removing guardrails.

Cal/OSHA has conducted over 570 inspections of framing contractors since 2015. This industry has appeared on Cal/OSHA’s High Hazard Industry List each year from 2015 to the present. The list is compiled yearly based on injury rates so that Cal/OSHA may target employers in high hazardous industries with the highest incidence of preventable workplace injuries and illnesses.

A citation is classified as serious when there is a realistic possibility that death or serious harm could result from the actual hazard created by the violation. A willful violation is cited when the employer is aware of the law and violates it nevertheless, or when the employer is aware of the hazardous condition and takes no reasonable steps to address it. Citations are classified as accident-related when the injury, illness or fatality is caused by the violation.

Cal/OSHA offers a guide to developing an Injury and Illness Prevention Program and model programs for employers in both high hazard and non-high hazard industries. 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.

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.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

Members of the press may contact Peter Melton 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.

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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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According to Stanford University study: Latina women lead entrepreneurship in United States

October 31, 2018

MIAMI, Oct. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Guides, tools and financing are the main challenges that the Latina women in the United States have to face when they decide to start their own company. Aware of this, Roxana Castillo, director and founder of Healthy 5 Group, editor of the digital platform, Mujer Latina USA, writer and TV host announced today the launch of her book “The power of Latin women in business: A practical guide to successfully start in the USA “

“This guide is the product of my experience as a Latina businesswoman of more than 10 years, I wrote it with the purpose of helping women who have decided to create their businesses and for those who are still hesitant for lack of practical guidance on how to start,” said Roxana Castillo.

The author is currently Editor-in-Chief of the Latin Woman USA digital platform and Director and Founder of Healthy 5 Group, a company dedicated to the creation and commercialization of healthy products.

Inspired by the writer’s own experiences and methods in her work advancing her goals, such as having her own digital media outlet and her healthy food products company, as well as the success stories of other Hispanic women and men that she has interviewed for her online platform and YouTube channel.

This book contains 10 essential exercises to start a business project. It is divided into 8 chapters with real planning and structuring exercises for a new business, which will lead the reader to recreate the complete model of their business in an effective and successful way.

See information about the entrepreneurship study from Stanford University:
https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/publications/state-latino-entrepreneurship-2017

About Roxana Castillo: Journalist and entrepreneur, who, as an employee, became a businesswoman with her own digital media Mujer Latina USA and Healthy 5 Group. Author of the book “The power of Latin women in business: A practical guide for successful entrepreneurship in the USA,” this guide supported her desire to create a second company dedicated to the creation and commercialization of healthy foods. Given her experience as Marketing Manager of the company Healthy Route 66 and Social communicator, she studied new business development at Northeastern University in the city of Boston, as well as Jewelry, another of her passions, at Miami Jewelry School and personal and professional growth at the University of Santa Monica in California. She has traveled all over the world, from Bhutan, India, Nepal, Thailand, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Syria, Egypt and many other nations, trips that have nurtured her experience as a woman. From her experience, Roxana wants to provide her readers with the necessary tools to start a business and achieve the realization of an independent company where financial autonomy is possible.

Contact: Bridger Communications, Aleyso Bridger, Executive Director, +1(786)488-5683

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SOURCE Healthy 5 Group

Going On Sale: Award-winning Honda Accord Remains the Midsize Sedan Standout for 2019

October 31, 2018

The 2019 Honda Accord lineup begins arriving at dealer showrooms across the country on Thursday, Nov. 1.

TORRANCE, California, Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2019 Honda Accord lineup begins arriving at dealer showrooms across the country on Thursday, Nov. 1 with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $23,720¹(excluding $895 destination and handing). Labeled as “America’s Best Sedan” by Car & Driver magazine in 2018, the 10^th generation Accord delivers exceptional performance and refinement by way of three powerful-yet-efficient powertrains including Honda’s unique two-motor hybrid system. Further bolstering Accord’s award-winning status is a rigid, lightweight and tightly sealed body, remarkably quiet cabin, and innovative in-vehicle technology, such as available Apple CarPlay^®and Android Auto^TM integration.

With value playing a critical role in every Honda product, standard features across the Accord lineup include LED headlights and taillights, dual-zone climate control, a 7-inch customizable digital driver’s meter, push-button start, and a full suite of Honda Sensing^® safety and driver-assistive technologies.

Connectivity
Connected-car technologies available on the 2019 Accord include a 7-inch digital TFT driver’s meter (standard), an 8-inch, high-resolution Display Audio touchscreen with an intuitive smartphone-like layout and Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ integration (Sport and above trims). Additional available features consist of a 6-inch head up display (HUD), automatic Bluetooth^® phone pairing, wireless device charging and next-generation HondaLink™ Assist with available 4G LTE in-car Wi-Fi and smartphone-controlled remote engine start.

Powertrains
Standard motivation for the 2019 Accord comes from a turbocharged 1.5-liter, DOHC direct-injected inline 4-cylinder engine with a peak output of 192 horsepower and 192 lb.-ft. of torque (both SAE net). Stepping up to the optional 2.0T VTEC Turbo^® inline-4 provides performance-minded buyers with 252 peak horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of torque (both SAE net). Accord Hybrid is powered by the third generation of Honda’s sophisticated two-motor hybrid powertrain, which pairs a 2.0-liter DOHC i-VTEC^®Atkinson-cycle inline-4 engine to an electric propulsion motor that churns out 232 lb.-ft. of torque for a class-leading total system output of 212 horsepower. As before, the Accord two-motor system operates without the need for a conventional automatic transmission.

In a nod to Accord’s sporting character, non-hybrid models can be paired with a short-throw 6-speed manual gearbox. Other transmissions for the 1.5T and 2.0T consist of a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), or segment-first 10-speed automatic transmission, respectively.

Pricing & EPA Ratings

2019 Honda Accord
Trim / Engine	Transmission	MSRP¹	MSRP Including $895 Destination Charge	EPA Mileage Rating² City/Hwy/Combined
LX / 1.5L Turbo	CVT	$23,720	$24,615	30 / 38 / 33
Sport / 1.5L Turbo	6MT	$26,180	$27,075	26 / 35 / 30
Sport / 1.5L Turbo	CVT	$26,180	$27,075	29 / 35 / 31
EX / 1.5L Turbo	CVT	$27,620	$28,515	30 / 38 / 33
EX-L / 1.5L Turbo	CVT	$30,120	$31,015	30 / 38 / 33
Sport / 2.0L Turbo	6MT	$30,710	$31,605	22 / 32 / 26
Sport / 2.0L Turbo	10AT	$30,710	$31,605	22 / 32 / 26
EX-L / 2.0L Turbo	10AT	$32,120	$33,015	23 / 34 / 27
Touring / 2.0L Turbo	10AT	$35,950	$36,845	22 / 32 / 26

2019 Honda Accord HYBRID
Trim	MSRP¹	MSRP Including $895 Destination Charge	EPA Mileage Rating City/Hwy/Combined
Hybrid	$25,320	$26,215	48 / 48 / 48
Hybrid EX	$29,220	$30,115	48 / 48 / 48
Hybrid EX-L	$31,720	$32,615	48 / 48 / 48
Hybrid Touring	$34,990	$35,885	48 / 48 / 48

Safety & Driver Assistive Technology
Thanks to standard Honda Sensing® and its next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, the 2019 Honda Accord is a veritable safety feature tour de force. Available rain-sensing windshield wipers, Blind Spot Information System (BSI), and a clever Driver Attention Monitor help cement Accord’s standing as a class leader in driver assistive technology.

Range-topping Accord Touring trims take it one step further with the HondaLink™ telematics system, which allows drivers to lock and unlock doors from virtually anywhere via their smartphone. Additional HondaLink^TM subscription services include automatic emergency calling, stolen-vehicle tracking, automatic collision notification, and enhanced roadside assistance.

Manufacturing
All 2019 Accords for the U.S. market are manufactured at Honda’s Marysville, Ohio auto plant using domestic and globally-sourced parts. All three engines – 1.5T, 2.0T and a 2.0L Atkinson cycle for the Accord Hybrid – are produced at the nearby Anna, Ohio engine plant, Honda’s largest engine plant globally. The 10-speed automatic transmission is manufactured by Honda in Tallapoosa, Georgia. Honda has hired nearly 300 new associates and invested more than $267 million in new manufacturing technology in its Ohio plants for production of the 10^th generation Accord and its engines.

More Information
Additional media information as well as high-resolution photography and video of the 2019 Honda Accord and Accord Hybrid can be found at: www.hondanews.com/channels/accord. Consumer information is available at www.automobiles.honda.com/accord.

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, Accord, Insight 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 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2016, more than 95% of all Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $895 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
²Based 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, lithium-ion battery pack age/condition and other factors.

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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Ultra Docu explores modern social issues and pivotal moments in history this month

October 31, 2018

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As part of its efforts to connect knowledge-seeking fans with trustworthy and informational content, Ultra Docu, the HD network featuring a collection of Latin American documentaries, as well as lifestyle and human-interest programming from around the globe, will highlight the network premiere of one powerful documentary every Thursday at 8 p.m. EST throughout November.

“As the year comes to an end, we’ve put together a collection of new educational documentaries on relevant topics affecting the U.S. and Latin America,” stated Jesus Piñango, Director of TV Content Strategy at Olympusat. “In addition, we are celebrating our origins and culture, showcasing historic documentaries that highlight the courage and ingenuity of some of history’s most celebrated generals.”

The documentaries premiering this month on Ultra Docu are:

Línea de Aborto
11/1/2018 at 8 p.m. EST
Synopsis: In a country where abortion is prohibited under all circumstances, Línea de Aborto follows the members of a feminist organization as they go against the system, handout information and aid women who are looking to terminate their pregnancies.

El Ataque de los Troles
11/8/2018 at 8 p.m. EST
Synopsis: Has internet anonymity unleashed a dark demon lurking in all of us? This film reveals the hard truths surrounding anonymity, dark instincts and freedom on the internet. Technology has made us vulnerable to a new kind of predator – the internet troll.

El Álamo
11/15/2018 at 8 p.m. EST
Synopsis: In spring of 1836 about 200 Texans withstood the 13-day siege of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. Those who didn’t die fighting were executed. This is the story behind the battle that inspired Texans to finally become independent from Mexico and join the Union.

Nación de Inmigrantes
11/22/2018 at 8 p.m. EST
Synopsis: The story of the modern immigrant rights movement and the struggle of single mother, Elvira Arellano, who fought against her deportation. It tells how organizations, activists, community leaders and individuals came together to oppose bill HR 4437 and the anti-immigration forces.

La Batalla de Zacatecas
11/29/2018 at 8 p.m. EST
Synopsis: Narrated by Paco Taibo II, this documentary follows the events surrounding the Battle of Zacatecas. Pancho Villa’s División del Norte decisively defeated the federal troops of General Luis Medina Barrón becoming the bloodiest battle in the campaign to overthrow Mexican President Victoriano Huerta.

Ultra Docu is owned and operated by Olympusat, Inc., and it’s currently available on Charter Spectrum, Claro TV, Hotwire Communications, Verizon FiOS and VEMOX™. For more information on Ultra Docu’s programming, please visit ultradocutv.com and vemox.com.

About Olympusat, Inc. (www.olympusat.com)

Based in West Palm Beach, FL, Olympusat, Inc. is one of the largest independent media corporations specializing in ownership, distribution, production and technical services. The company has established itself as a leader in the Hispanic television and media space through its 60+ HD Spanish and English-language television networks, among them the top-rated Spanish-language movie channel Cine Mexicano, the popular Ultra HD Plex, and a distinctive religious channels and Specialty Suite representing some of the biggest networks in the industry. Olympusat’s content is comprised of original productions, dubbed content from Europe and Asia and licensed in-language content from the U.S., Spain and Latin America. Olympusat provides Spanish dubbing services in its Mexico City facilities for the USA and Latin-American Hispanic market. Recently Olympusat has launched VEMOX, the white label OTT TV Everywhere B2B solution, available for download in Apple Store (iOS), Google Play Store (Android), Apple TV, Xbox One, and Samsung Smart TVs.

Olympusat – Media Contact:
Jesús Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]

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SOURCE Olympusat, Inc.

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