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.

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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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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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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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Mega 97.9FM announces Myrka Dellanos as surprise co-host for “El Jukeo” in New York

October 31, 2018

MIAMI, Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (OTCQB: SBSAA), announced today that Myrka Dellanos will join “El Jukeo” as a guest co-host for the afternoon drive show, effective October 29, 2018. El Jukeo broadcasts weekdays from 3-7pm on Mega 97.9FM with Janeiro Matos and El Pacha. Tune in to LaMusica App via IOS and Android to enjoy the show.

Myrka will join the top-rated show “El Jukeo” on WSKQ-FM, New York’s Mega 97.9FM, which has experienced double-digit growth in audiences across multiple demos in the past year, as well as ranked # 1 in Nielsen Audio reports for 2018. Janeiro Matos, El Pacha and his on-air crew connect listeners with trending entertainment topics, parodies, hit songs, entertainment features and celebrity interviews with the biggest names in music.

The show’s programming and content is also available across our various digital platforms including LaMusica App on https://app.lamusica.com and La Mega’s website https://lamega.lamusica.com making it the most-listened-to afternoon show in the U.S.

“We fell in love with Myrka within the first five minutes of meeting her,” said Arturo Sosa, Director of Programming WSKQ-FM Mega 97.9FM and 93.1FM Amor. “When you have an established show as long as we have, it’s very important to keep it fresh. With Myrka we have found the perfect co-host and I truly believe this will be a new era for ‘El Jukeo’. I can’t wait for her to join our family!”

“Myrka is a great storyteller with a dynamic personality and that’s what afternoon radio is all about,” said Jesus Salas, Executive Vice-President of Programming, SBS. “We’re excited to welcome her to New York and “El Jukeo Show” as our guest co-host.”

Myrka Dellanos served as an on-air TV talent, actress, and spokesperson for over a decade in the Hispanic Market. She is a U.S. born, bilingual and unparalleled broadcast journalist. At least twenty million viewers throughout the United States, Latin-America and worldwide have come to embrace and welcome this two-time Emmy-Award winning journalist into their homes.

In addition to her journalistic accomplishments, Myrka has the ability to touch the hearts of Hispanics through her charity work at a grassroots level. Her involvement in charitable initiatives includes providing hands-on relief to disaster victims and serving as the international Spokesperson for various prestigious organizations that represent U.S. Hispanics.

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 La Musica, 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.

SBS Media Contact:

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

Myrka Dellanos Contact:

David Naranjo
Rock Orange
[email protected]

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SEMA: Graham Rahal Injects Style, Power and Performance to Custom Acura RDX A-Spec

October 30, 2018

TORRANCE, California, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura returns to the Specialty Equipment Manufacturing Show (SEMA) in Las Vegas, Nevada to display its commitment to performance, motorsports and the tuner community. A custom 2019 RDX A-Spec designed and built by Graham Rahal Performance (GRP) adds style, power and performance to the quickest, best-handling RDX yet. Fresh from Victory Circle, the race-ready NSX GT3, hill climb-conquering TLX GT and Acura ARX-05 Daytona Prototype showcase recent Acura Motorsports successes. Production cars on display include the newly updated 2019 NSX in Thermal Orange Pearl dress and an accessorized version of the refreshed 2019 ILX.

Graham Rahal Performance RDX A-Spec

Graham Rahal Performance, founded in 2017 by race-winning Honda IndyCar driver Graham Rahal, took on the all-new 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec with a goal of enhancing the performance through subtle but significant updates to the RDX’s powertrain, suspension, brakes, and wheel, tire package.

“As owners of an Acura dealership, we know how strong the new 2019 RDX is out of the gate. I didn’t want to mess with a good thing,” said Graham Rahal. “Sometimes, subtle enhancements can make a big difference in the look of a vehicle. And that’s exactly what my team and I aimed for with this GRP RDX.”

Using its experience in tuning the Civic Type R, GRP upgraded the RDX’s factory 2.0-liter DOHC VTEC® Turbo engine with a new turbocharger, intake and exhaust manifolds, and downpipe. PRL Racing fabricated a custom intercooler and intake setup, while GRP developed a custom lightweight cat-back exhaust system. Ensuring everything works in harmony, KTuning created a custom ECU map for the boosted RDX. All-in, the GRP RDX produces an estimated peak output of 345 horsepower and 370 lb-ft of torque, channeled through the RDX’s available torque-vectoring Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) system. Chassis modifications include custom Eibach sport springs that lower the RDX by two inches, while stopping performance is improved by six-piston StopTech brakes. Lightweight HRE P101 wheels in 21-inch diameter are wrapped in 265/40 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, giving the GRP RDX A-Spec an aggressive and purposeful stance.

The GRP RDX is painted in Apex Blue Pearl, an A-Spec exclusive color, supplemented with GRP custom carbon mirror caps and carbon grille accents, along with body-color painted lower garnish, giving the RDX an even lower appearance. Interior styling modifications include carbon fiber accents and a custom steering wheel designed by renowned racing driver Max Papis of MPI Innovations. The GRP RDX retains the A-Spec’s unique black leather sport seats with Ultrasuede® accents. A longtime partner throughout Rahal’s racing career, Troy Lee Designs consulted on the design of the vehicle and installed custom graphics in its Southern California design studio.

Acura NSX GT3 Evo

Following two successful racing campaigns, culminating in five race wins and a second-place finish in the 2018 IMSA Weathertech GTD Championship, the NSX GT3 was recently revealed in updated Evo form. The NSX GT3 Evo improves upon the race-proven NSX GT3 with a host of updates aimed at better performance and reduced running costs for an even wider range of amateur and professional drivers. The NSX GT3 Evo’s lightweight carbon fiber bodywork has been modified for reduced drag to create higher top speeds, better balance and drivability at all speeds, and improved cooling. The new bodywork includes a new front splitter, rear diffuser, and rear bumper. The GT3 Evo receives new turbochargers for better throttle response, boost control and improved fuel economy. Additionally, the NSX GT3 Evo benefits from an improved anti-lock braking systems, an upgraded Bosch display and data-logging unit to increase efficiency and enhance the driver experience. Existing owners can have their NSX GT3s retrofitted to Evo-spec through Variant Supply.

The GT3 race car’s bespoke chassis is built alongside the road-going version of NSX at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio¹. The 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 racing engine uses the same design specifications as the production car, including block, heads, valve train, crankshaft, pistons and dry-sump lubrication system and is assembled alongside the production engine at the Anna Engine Plant (AEP) in Anna, Ohio. Offered for sale globally strictly for racing, the NSX GT3 Evo is eligible for competition in more than two dozen racing series. More information is available at AcuraClientRacing.net.

2019 Acura NSX

Arriving in driveways just in time for Halloween, the 2019 NSX shines in its new Thermal Orange Pearl hue. Unveiled at Monterey Car Week in August, the 2019 Acura NSX features a host of appearance and mechanical updates aimed at enhancing the unique style and performance of Acura’s electrified supercar. Along with new exterior and interior color options, the 2019 NSX is distinguished by a body-color front grille accent and high-gloss treatment for the front air intake, rear fascia outlet mesh, and available exterior carbon fiber packages. The 2019 NSX rides on enhanced suspension and new Continental SportContact™ 6 tires developed specifically for NSX for improved control at-the-limit. The result is a nearly two-second faster lap time in testing around the world famous Suzuka Circuit. The 2019 NSX is available for order now, and starts at $157,500², with $4,700 in previously optional content now standard.

Acura ARX-05

With the ARX-05, Acura returned to the competitive world of prototype sports car racing with legendary partner Team Penske, campaigning two Daytona Prototypes in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the 2018 season. The driver duo of Dane Cameron and Juan Pablo Montoya drove the ARX-05 to the podium four times in the team’s inaugural season, while Ricky Taylor and Helio Castroneves secured two podiums, including a win in the Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio.

The ARX-05 is powered by Acura’s race-proven AR35TT twin-turbocharged V6, based on the production V6 that powers the Acura MDX, TLX and RLX. The AR35TT has powered class wins at the 12 Hours of Sebring, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and an LMP2 World Endurance Championship in 2012; the American Le Mans Series LMP2 title winners in 2012 and 2013; and the overall victors at the Rolex 24, 12 Hours of Sebring and Petit Le Mans in 2016.

RealTime Racing TLX GT

The all-wheel-drive RealTime Racing (RTR) TLX GT race car, piloted by Peter Cunningham, returned to Pikes Peak in 2018, taking first-in-class and third overall at the grueling and famous hill-climb event. The podium finish was quickly followed with an Exhibition Class win and new all-time course record of 18:539 in the Empire Hill Climb in Empire, Michigan. Previously campaigned in the Pirelli World Challenge, the twin-turbocharged RTR TLX GT features suspension, engine management and transmission gearing specially tuned to tackle the many challenges presented by hill-climb events.

Acura Accessories 2019 ILX

The refreshed and redesigned 2019 Acura ILX, featuring Acura’s signature Diamond Pentagon grille, just hit showrooms with updated interior and exterior styling, and substantial improvements to technology, including standard AcuraWatch™, and available Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration. The accessories displayed on the 2019 ILX A-Spec showcase Acura’s performance-inspired design with front and rear underbody spoilers, 18-inch black alloy wheels, and satin silver door mirror covers. In addition, the ILX A-Spec features dark chrome accents in the rear and lower side trim, and black chrome badges. Inside are A-Spec floormats, red interior illumination, and A-Spec door sill trim.

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the five-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar.

Five of the six models in the Acura lineup are made exclusively in central Ohio, using domestic and globally-sourced parts, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Auto Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Auto Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar, which is built to order at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.

Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com. Follow Acura on social media at Acura.us/SocialChannels.

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² Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excluding tax, license, registration, $1,800 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.

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Honda Rugged Open Air Vehicle Concept Debuts at 2018 SEMA Show

October 30, 2018

Honda debuted the Rugged Open Air Vehicle concept at the 2018 SEMA Show in Las Vegas today. The concept merges light-truck and side-by-side vehicles to create the ultimate open-air off-road Honda.

TORRANCE, California, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Headlining a star-studded lineup of vehicles, the Honda Rugged Open Air Vehicle concept took its bow today in the glittering environs of Las Vegas at the 2018 SEMA show. Combining elements of two production Honda vehicles from different genres, the Rugged Open Air Vehicle concept is based on Honda’s Ridgeline pickup and its Pioneer 1000 side-by-side to create the ultimate open-air off-road Honda adventure vehicle.

Designed and developed by Honda R&D Americas, the Rugged Open Air Vehicle concept is a physical thought exercise of what the ultimate off-road Honda four-wheeled vehicle could look like. The vehicle combines the utility of the Honda Ridgeline with the off-road ruggedness and extreme styling of the Honda Pioneer 1000 side-by-side. While the Rugged Open Air Vehicle is a concept, it nonetheless uses existing Honda components, such as modified Ridgeline body and suspension, along with production Pioneer doors and custom designed bed and tailgate panels modeled after the Pioneer. The Ridgeline-based interior has been modified for a life exposed to the outdoors and features a Pioneer 1000 steering wheel adapted to the Ridgeline steering column, along with Civic Type R seats reskinned in waterproof Pioneer 1000 material, smartphone holders from RAM Mounts, and durable paint-on surfaces to protect the exposed instrument panel from the elements.

For More Information
Additional high-resolution photography is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information for all regular production Honda products is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.

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.

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Indy 500 Winner Helio Castroneves Joins The Concours Club as an elite Founding Member

October 30, 2018

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MIAMI, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Widely considered to be one of the brightest stars in motorsports, three-time Indianapolis 500 Champion Helio Castroneves has joined to become one of the forty Founding Members of The Concours Club, the world’s premiere invitation-only automotive country club. Accepting his invite as a Founding Member of the club, Castroneves’ stamp of approval solidifies the club’s reputation as a haven for professionals, enthusiasts and collectors alike to celebrate and collaborate within a carefully curated environment. The Concours Club is located within Miami’s Opa-Locka Executive Airport and offers a resort setting to its members that include driving circuits, training and storage opportunities, as well as all of the amenities of a five-star resort.

“As a professional racer, I’ve always envisioned a place where racing, collecting and luxury intersect in the right environment,” said Castroneves. “This dream is finally a reality with the arrival of The Concours Club and I am thrilled and honored to become a Founding Member of this prestigious club.”

Sure to lend appeal to both domestic and international members with his professional record, Castroneves is also very well known locally, as the Brazilian driving star has called Miami his home for many years. While Helio is currently in his 19^th professional season racing for Roger Penske’s legendary team, his accomplishments are unmatched. From his success at Indianapolis to his win on the hugely popular ABC competition “Dancing with the Stars,” Castroneves is a perfect fit as a Founding Member of the club.

“Our founding membership has been carefully selected to reflect what we regard as the cornerstone and ethos of our club for many years to come,” said Neil Gehani managing partner of The Concours Club. “We are elated that Helio has joined our exclusive membership group of forty founders and know he will bring many years of wisdom and expertise to the club. We proudly welcome him to the family,” said Gehani.

THE CONCOURS CLUB broke ground in 2017 and has already established itself as the ultimate “arrive and drive” experience within minutes of Miami’s major touchpoints. Located within Miami’s Opa-Locka Executive Airport, the club boasts multiple driving circuits within a community of highly trained and like-minded members and colleagues, bound by a common affinity for automotive competition, collaboration and appreciation.

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