Eating Fish May Help Women Reduce Risk Of Having A Preemie

August 3, 2018

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Aug. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New research funded in part by March of Dimes has found that pregnant women in their first and second trimester with the lowest blood levels of long-chain n-3 fatty acids – the kind found in fish oil — were at 10 times greater risk of early preterm birth compared with women who had higher levels. The findings suggest that eating fish that are good sources of the fatty acids EPA and DHA may help reduce the risk of preterm birth.

The study will be published online today in EBioMedicine by a team led by Sjurdur F. Olsen, M.D., from Centre for Fetal Programming at Statens Serum Institut in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is a former March of Dimes grantee and undertook the study with colleagues at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

“March of Dimes is committed to finding solutions to preterm birth and to giving all babies the best possible start in life,” says Kelle H. Moley, M.D., senior vice president and chief scientific officer at March of Dimes. “It will be important to replicate these findings in other populations outside of Denmark, but we are very impressed by the power of these results and the weight of evidence. March of Dimes recommends that women who are pregnant or thinking of having a baby eat fish that are low in mercury and good sources of EPA and DHA, like herring, salmon, trout, and anchovies, as well as orange juice, milk and eggs that have EPA and DHA added to them. Pregnant women should get 200 mg (micrograms) of DHA each day from food or supplements.”

Premature birth affects 15 million babies each year worldwide and is on the rise in the United States. Recently released provisional data for 2017 from the National Center for Health Statistics show that the preterm birth rate in the U.S. has reached 9.93 percent, up from 9.85 in 2016, the third consecutive annual increase after steady declines over the previous seven years.

Dr. Olsen has been studying for many years the hypothesis that low levels of the long-chain fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid (EPA and DHA) may be a major risk factor for preterm birth. For this new study, the team examined data from the Danish National Birth Cohort, a nationwide study following 96,000 children in Denmark through questionnaires and registry linkages. They analyzed blood samples from 376 women who gave birth very prematurely (prior to 34 weeks of gestation) between 1996 and 2003 and 348 women who did not, all during their first and second trimesters of pregnancy.

Analysis of the blood samples showed that women who with the lowest serum levels of EPA and DHA — 1.6 percent or less — had a 10 times higher risk of early preterm birth when compared with women in the highest levels.

“Plasma Concentrations of Long Chain N-3 Fatty Acids in Early and Mid-Pregnancy and Risk of Early Preterm Birth,” Olsen S.F., Halldorsson T.I., Thorne-Lyman A.L., Strøm M., Gørtz S., Granstrøm C., Nielsen P.H., Wohlfahrt J., Lykke J.A., Langhoff-Roos J., Cohen A.S., Furtado J.D., Giovannucci E.L., Zhou W., appeared online July 31, 2018, EBioMedicine, doi: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2018.07.009

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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HITN & Hispanic Federation Deliver Solar Lamps To Families In Puerto Rico

August 2, 2018

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today 18,000 solar panel lamps were distributed to families in fourteen municipalities in Puerto Rico still struggling with power outages. The municipalities in attendance were: Barranquitas, Bayamón, Comerio, Dorado, Las Marias, Loíza, Morovis, San Lorenzo, San Sebastian, Ponce, Utuado, Villalba, Vega Alta, Vega Baja. HITN, the leading Spanish-language network that offers educational and entertainment content to more than 44 million households across the nation, coordinated this distribution of solar lamps, which were provided by Hispanic Federation, the nation’s premier Latino nonprofit membership organization, with a focus to support Hispanic families and strengthen non-profits through work in the areas of education, health, immigration, civic engagement and economic empowerment.

Last year’s devastating hurricane season left Puerto Rico in complete darkness due to sweeping power outages that lasted months before authorities restored electricity on the island. This year’s hurricane season is again proving to be a challenge. During the early weeks of April, a blackout swept the island after a single tree fell on a power line in the southeastern town of Cayey and knocked out power for 840,000 people across Puerto Rico. And a week later, an excavator hit a transmission line, which again severed power – this time for 1.4 million people. Although authorities are working hard to prevent any further power outages, people living in Puerto Rico are expressing concerns over the possibility of additional blackouts.

“Since Hurricane Maria struck last year, Puerto Rico has struggled with blackouts. And if the start of this year’s hurricane season is any indication of what to expect, the people on the island are going to need a backup plan if there is an emergency such as more power outages. Addressing this issue is one of the critical steps in Puerto Rico’s recovery efforts and using solar-powered lamps as an alternative source of light is a smart and simple solution,” explained Michael D. Nieves, President and CEO of HITN who has also engaged in a variety of other hurricane relief efforts such as purchasing and installing water filters in schools, daycare centers, and cancer treatment centers located in Vieques.

Hispanic Federation President José Calderón, stated, “Hispanic Federation has invested $27 million dollars through more than 70 community organizations across the island that have stepped up to lead the charge and build a more resilient and sustainable Puerto Rico. Together with our local partners, we have been distributing solar lamps to vulnerable communities and we are grateful to be working with HITN to reach thousands of more families today.”

WIPR President, Rafael Batista Cruz, expressed, “We really appreciate HITN and Hispanic Federation initiative. WIPR is an educational tool for Puerto Rico in any circumstances. For that reason, we are pleased that WIPR serves as distribution center for these solar lamps. We are convinced that they will be very useful for the people in our communities and will be part of their emergency kits.”

After Hurricane Maria, Hispanic Federation was among the first organizations to provide emergency assistance including the distribution of over 7 million pounds of food, water, and other critical supplies in all 78 municipalities. Thus far, Hispanic Federation has committed $27 million dollars to over 70 local groups leading initiatives in agriculture, renewable energy, housing, environment, small business and workforce development, health, education and the arts. Hispanic Federation has distributed over 50 thousand solar lamps and intends to distribute 60 thousand more.

HITN managed the distribution efforts of these 18 thousand lamps by coordinating with representatives from each of fourteen municipalities to collect their allotment of 1500 lamps at the studios of WIPR, Puerto Rico’s public broadcasting corporation. The light and sleek design of the solar lamps boost a lithium polymer battery for 8-12 hours of performance. And with its innovative open and close twist action, this solar lamp is compact enough for easy storage, while also serving as a handy tool in case of emergency such as a blackout.

ABOUT HITN

HITN-TV is a leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 44 million viewers in the US and Puerto Rico via DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter Spectrum, Frontier Mediacom, CenturyLink Prism and Cablevision. For more information, please visit www.hitn.tv.

ABOUT HISPANIC FEDERATION

The mission of the Hispanic Federation is to empower and advance the Hispanic community. The Hispanic Federation provides grants and services to a broad network of Latino non-profit agencies serving the most vulnerable members of the Hispanic community and advocates nationally with respect to the vital issues of education, health, immigration, economic empowerment, civic engagement and the environment. For more information, please visit www.hispanicfederation.org.

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Chicago’s Spanish Broadcasting System Station WLEY (FM) La Ley 107.9FM Improves PPM and Audience Reach in Key Neighborhoods with MaxxCasting™ System

August 2, 2018

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Chicago's Spanish Broadcasting System Station WLEY (FM) La Ley 107.9FM Improves PPM and Audience Reach in Key Neighborhoods with MaxxCasting™ System

CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Adoption of the patented MaxxCasting technology created and owned by GeoBroadcast Solutions (GBS) continues to accelerate, with Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc., (SBS) (OTCQB: SBSAA) station WLEY (FM) La Ley 107.9FM the most recent MaxxCasting licensee to go live with the system and immediately reap its benefits. The WLEY (FM) La Ley 107.9FM, implementation of MaxxCasting has enabled the Aurora, Illinois-licensed station to increase its coverage-to-contour ratio by overcoming signal strength issues that impeded its ability to fully reach its adult Hispanic target audience in key Chicago neighborhoods with its regional Mexican format.

While WLEY’s La Ley 107.9FM broadcast signal spans the majority of its legally-designated broadcast area, or service contour, the density of buildings in its urban environments creates multipath interference in population centers such as Pilsen that are crucial to the station. Such interference degrades the audio signal for listeners while limiting WLEY’s ability to reach Nielsen Portable People Meters (PPM), important tools in measuring audience exposure and listener metrics that radio stations use to attract new advertisers and set their rates.

“While WLEY’s contour covers the market pretty well, the areas that they had signal difficulties within happen to be the some of the most important demographic areas for their business,” said Bill Hieatt, CTO, GeoBroadcast Solutions. “I would estimate that 70% of the PPMs for Hispanic radio in the region are located in the Pilsen neighborhood, which is also a good indicator of the WLEY audience’s geographic concentration. With MaxxCasting, WLEY’s signal can be decoded into these meters considerably more proficiently than that of the station’s direct competitors, increasing WLEY’s revenue potential, while providing an improved audio experience to keep the station’s listeners engaged in their cars, homes and commercial buildings.”

The WLEY MaxxCasting deployment features three synchronized nodes in a single-frequency network (SFN) to overcome the multipath issues caused by urbanization. The low-height, low-power nodes are strategically targeted to fill in specific key geographic listening areas, with the MaxxCasting SFN architecture providing seamless transitions without audible disruption as drivers listening to the station move between transmitters.

Erik Peterson, Vice President of Engineering for Spanish Broadcasting System, became familiar with the contour-to-coverage benefits of MaxxCasting when he joined a listening test for WXRV in Boston.

“As we drove around the neighborhoods of Boston listening to the smooth transition between MaxxCasting nodes, we quickly realized that this technology could solve the coverage problems we experienced in the Pilsen neighborhood without introducing new interference,” said Peterson. “Upon deployment, it was clear that our expectations have been exceeded. Our improved coverage will help us better serve the large Spanish-language communities in Chicago, while making WLEY a far more attractive advertising outlet for local businesses. MaxxCasting is giving broadcasters who have turned away from FM radio advertising a viable reason to return.”

Leveraging the MaxxCasting platform’s flexible scalability, the WLEY MaxxCasting installation was designed to enable at least four different broadcast stations to share the same site in the future, thus bringing down the costs for each. Rather than requiring separate sites, from an infrastructure perspective, new stations essentially need only add their transmitter, a combiner, and their audio feed. One additional station has already committed to becoming a MaxxCasting licensee and joining the WLEY SFN infrastructure, with deployment anticipated in the coming weeks.

Each node in the WLEY (FM) La Ley 107.9FM, MaxxCasting system features a GatesAir Flexiva FAX transmitter operating at 99 Watts and uses GatesAir Intraplex IP networking solutions to simulcast and synchronize live program content, enabling the aforementioned seamless node-to-node transitions.

With the WLEY (FM) La Ley 107.9FM deployment, Spanish Broadcasting System joins other top-tier media organizations using the MaxxCasting system to maximize their radio broadcast coverage and revenue opportunities in markets including Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee, Seattle and West Virginia.

In addition to vastly improving coverage-to-contour ratio and market penetration, the patented MaxxCasting solution eliminates the self-interference and signal degradation problems that commonly plague legacy booster systems. GBS uses highly accurate modeling software, drive testing and proprietary formulas to measure a variety of environmental factors that affect coverage. Calculations related to height above average terrain, distance and power ratio between nodes, and antenna patterns versus interference areas, are among those used to predict coverage improvements and outperform traditional approaches.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. owns and operates 17 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, airing the Spanish Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Latin Rhythmic format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform which creates, distributes and markets leading Spanish-language radio programming to over 250 affiliated stations reaching 94% 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. SBS also produces live concerts and events and owns multiple bilingual websites, including LA Musica, a mobile app providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

About GeoBroadcast Solutions

Founded in 2011, GeoBroadcast Solutions, LLC (GBS) offers innovative technologies and solutions that help radio broadcasters maximize their signals and grow their revenues. The patented, successfully-deployed MaxxCasting™ system expands the coverage area of an FM signal and allows geographic targeting and fencing of text advertising and messaging. ZoneCasting™, currently in the FCC approval process, allows the additional Geo-Targeting and Geo-Fencing of audio and graphical advertisements. These emerging technologies give broadcasters the tools to compete in the face of evolving internet and cellular message distribution. GBS partners with GatesAir for transmission and IP distribution equipment.

SBS MEDIA CONTACT:
Vladimir Gomez
[email protected]
(786) 470-1644

Contact:
Brian Galante
President
Dimension PR
207-494-8428
[email protected]

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HITEC Names Omar Duque as President to Lead Next Phase of Growth

August 2, 2018

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REDMOND, Washington, Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic IT Executive Council (HITEC) Board of Directors announced today at the Seattle Leadership Summit hosted by Microsoft Corp. at their Redmond headquarters, that Omar Duque will serve as the organization’s next President. For the past 11 years Duque has served as the Chief Executive Officer for the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

“Omar is an experienced, inspiring and transformational leader with a proven track record of success scaling non-profit organizations,” said J. Alberto Yépez, HITEC’s board chairman. “He is passionate about the role technology plays in building a better future for our community. Above all, Omar gets the core mission of HITEC, of building the pipeline of the next generation technology leaders that happen to be Hispanic by engaging all of our constituents.”

During his time at IHCC Duque helped shape the organization into an innovative and nationally recognized organization working to cultivate knowledge, connections and collaboration to effect transformational social change and achieve sustainable economic impact through entrepreneurship.

“I am excited to join HITEC and look forward to working with the board and the team to advance the organization’s mission of creating career development pathway for Hispanic technology executives and develop the next generation of leaders,” Duque said. “I look forward to meeting one-on-one with the organization’s members and supporters as we work together to drive the organization’s next phase of growth.”

HITEC is the premier global executive leadership organization of senior business and technology executives who have built outstanding careers in information technology. HITEC’s premiere network spans the Americas and is focused on building stronger technology and executive leaders, leadership teams, corporations, and role models in a rapidly changing, flatter, and information technology-centric world.

The HITEC board started the Presidential selection process late in 2017. A Presidential Search Committee was established in early 2018 and numerous highly qualified candidates were considered for the role. Duque was selected because of his experience and passion for HITEC’s mission and his commitment to service.

Duque is a Chicago native whose parents immigrated to the United States from Guatemala. He received his Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. He worked as a reporter for the Albuquerque Tribune, one of the last afternoon daily newspapers in the country. Duque is a board member for Loyola University Health System and Delta Dental of Illinois. He is the co-founder of the Latinx Founders Collective, an initiative to build a community of more than 100 venture -funded Latinx startups by 2020. Duque and his wife Clarisol live in Chicago’s South Side with their two young children. He is an avid runner and loves to cook.

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Top Miami Tax Preparer Sues Business Rival for Defamation

August 2, 2018

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Fighting Words: Miami tax preparation executive Michael Salazar files defamation claim against business rival, Alexis Diaz

MIAMI, Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Michael Salazar filed claims for defamation against Alexis Diaz and his company, A&B Consulting Specialists Services, Inc. in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court arising out of a letter that Mr. Diaz allegedly sent out to thousands of people. The letter is alleged to have included written statements concerning Mr. Salazar that are untrue, malicious and calculated to damage Mr. Salazar and his business. The lawsuit was brought by Miami business attorney, Santiago A. Cueto of the Cueto Law Group law firm.

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“Mr. Diaz has caused substantial damage to my reputation and my business. That’s why I filed the lawsuit— to seek an award from the court for his misguided attempt to destroy my company. Nobody should have to endure false and outrageous statements being made about them,” said Mr. Salazar.

According to the Complaint, Mr. Diaz wrote and sent thousands of false and malicious statements through the Unites States Postal Service telling clients that Mr. Salazar was under criminal investigation by the Miami Police Department. The Complaint further alleges that Mr. Salazar had already lost several clients as a result of the alleged smear campaign waged by Mr. Diaz. The lawsuit seeks damages in excess of $250,000.00.

“In my opinion, the allegations are a textbook example of spreading ‘fake news’ to smear the reputation of an extremely successful business competitor. I’m confident that the reputational ambush that Mr. Salazar is alleged to have suffered will be justly redressed in a court of law,” Mr. Cueto stated.

The Case is Michael Salazar v. Alexis A. Diaz and A&B Consulting Specialists Services Inc., Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, Case No. 2018-025744-CA-01

About:

Michael Salazar is top Miami tax preparer at Max Your Tax, Inc.

About:

Cueto Law Group, P.L. is a business law firm headed by Miami business lawyer Santiago A. Cueto. Cueto Law Group: “Representing Business Clients from Boardroom to Courtroom.” You can learn more about Cueto Law Group by visiting the firm’s websites at www.CuetoLawGroup.com and www.InternationalBusinessLawAdvisor.com

Contact: Santiago A. Cueto, 305-777-0377

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No on Prop 6: New Regional Data Shows Local Impacts of Transportation Projects Threatened by Prop 6 – the Attack on Bridge and Road Safety

August 2, 2018

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SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In case you missed it, new regional reports released by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) quantify the monumental regional economic impact of crucial local transportation projects endangered by Proposition 6.

Proposition 6 eliminates more than $5 billion annually in existing transportation funds and jeopardizes funding supporting more than 6,500 bridge and road safety, transportation and public transit improvement projects currently underway throughout California.

ARTBA is a national non-partisan federation whose primary goal is to grow and protect transportation infrastructure to meet the public and business demand for safe and efficient travel. The regional analyses, conducted by ARTBA Chief Economist Dr. Alison Premo Black, highlight the economic impact of transportation projects on six major California regions: the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles County, the San Joaquin Valley, the Inland Empire, and San Diego and Imperial counties.

In the San Francisco Bay Area, Prop 6 threatens:

$34.5 billion in economic activity and user benefits over 10 years.

Including jeopardizing $9.8 billion in savings for drivers, transit riders and businesses and $19.3 billion in economic output.

Nearly 12,300 jobs per year, totaling 122,932 job-years over 10 years, in which these workers will earn $5.4 billion.

In Los Angeles County, Prop 6 threatens:

$29.2 billion in economic activity and user benefits over 10 years.

Including jeopardizing $6.8 billion in savings for drivers, transit riders and businesses, and $18.0 billion in economic output.

Over 9,000 jobs per year, totaling 90,161 job-years over 10 years, in which these workers will earn $4.3 billion.

In the San Joaquin Valley, Prop 6 threatens:

$20.1 billion in economic activity and user benefits over 10 years.

Including jeopardizing $4.9 billion in savings for drivers, transit riders and businesses, and $11.9 billion in economic output.

Over 6,600 jobs per year, or 66,398 job-years over 10 years, in which these workers will earn $3.2 billion.

In the Inland Empire, Prop 6 threatens:

$15.6 billion in economic activity and user benefits over 10 years.

Including jeopardizing $3.3 billion in savings for drivers, transit riders and businesses, and $9.9 billion in economic output.

Over 4,900 jobs per year, or 49,598 job-years over 10 years, in which these workers will earn $2.5 billion.

In San Diego and Imperial counties, Prop 6 threatens:

$13.8 billion in economic activity and user benefits over 10 years.

Including jeopardizing $3.4 billion in savings for drivers, transit riders and businesses, and $8.1 billion in economic output.

Nearly 5,000 jobs per year, totaling 49,455 job-years over 10 years, in which these workers will earn $2.3 billion.

In Orange County, Prop 6 threatens:

$9.7 billion in economic activity and user benefits over 10 years.

Including jeopardizing $2.3 billion in savings for drivers, transit riders and businesses, and $6 billion in economic output.

Over 2,700 jobs per year, totaling 27,537 job-years over 10 years, in which these workers will earn $1.4 billion.

These regional reports build upon a statewide analysis of the impacts of statewide transportation funding, released by ARTBA in February.

Across California, Prop 6 threatens:

Nearly $183 billion in economic activity and user benefits throughout all sectors of the state’s economy over 10 years.
Over 68,200 jobs per year, adding up to over 682,000 job-years over the next decade.

To read the full reports, visit https://www.artba.org/economics/custom-reports/.

About No on Prop 6 – the Attack on Bridge and Road Safety:

The California Professional Firefighters, California Association of Highway Patrolmen, American Society of Civil Engineers, business, local government, labor, environmentalists and first responders urge NO on Prop 6 because it will stop critical transportation projects and jeopardize the safety of our bridges and roads.

Prop 6 eliminates more than $5 billion annually in existing transportation funds and stops funding for more than 6,500 bridge and road safety, transportation and public transit improvement projects currently underway throughout California.

Prop 6 is opposed by a broad coalition of more than 200 public safety organizations, engineers, local transportation agencies, cities, counties, environmental groups, business and labor organizations throughout California.

www.noprop6.com
@noprop6

Paid for by No on Prop 6: Stop the Attack on Bridge & Road Safety, sponsored by
business, labor, local governments and transportation advocates

Committee Major Funding from

California Alliance for Jobs

Southern California Partnership for Jobs

State Building and Construction Trades Council of California

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Minority Chamber’s 2nd edition Puerto Rico Business Tours Reconstruction Summit to focusing on bettering infrastructure, Contracting and disaster preparedness

August 2, 2018

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S Minority Chamber of Commerce announces open registration for its national conference, the 2nd Puerto Rico Reconstruction Summit 2018, “Planning Today for Rebuilding Tomorrow.” The timely conference, providing a comprehensive update on the reconstruction and contracting effort on the island, takes place August 30 to September 2, 2018. This edition the event is sponsored by Data Stream Mobile Technologies, Inc, and the Hotel Marriott Resort in Condado, Puerto Rico.

This signature event features a range of experts from the private sector representing in technology, construction, energy and emergency preparedness, as well as federal government leaders addressing immediate needs as related to response, repair, remediation, and restoration of Puerto Rico. The theme of the conferences is, “Be Ready for the Big One!”

According to Doug Mayorga, CEO of MCC, this 2nd edition MCC summit will present new and exciting business opportunities to attendees interested in Puerto Rico’s rapidly advancing reconstruction, through innovative ideas and products from the tech world.

“Puerto Rico is facing enormous challenges,” says Mayorga. “Every time a business or homeowner experiences a loss of electrical power, communication or other major issues related to hurricane impact, a lucrative new business opportunity is created for entrepreneurs willing and able to step up to help address these problems.”

Mr. Sean Lee, CEO of Data Stream Mobile Technology, said: “We are investment in Puerto Rico and U.S Virgin Island, no matter how long it takes to rebuild the island stronger than it was before – we will be participating as a component in the reconstruction inside communication. Hurricane Maria caused massive destruction and the needs are enormous, but so is the opportunity to reconstruct a better, more resilient Puerto Rico – one that is more cohesive, and where everyone has an equal opportunity to shape their own destiny for their citizens. We are supporting USMCC because its credibility and success, going directly to our interest in Puerto Rico and U.S Virgin Island”.

Myriad work opportunities exist regarding construction, housing energy development, building services, insurance, environmental hygiene, and hazardous materials mitigation. Data-center emergency solutions consultants are also among those who will certainly benefit through valuable work opportunities in disaster response.

Topics Areas Covered: “The Energy Challenge in Puerto Rico” ; “Update on Economic Overview of Puerto Rico” ; “New Legislation in favor of Reconstruction”; “Securing Government Contracts & Doing Business with FEMA” ; “The Municipality of Puerto Rico: Challenges and Opportunities” ; “Interpreting GSA Contracting for Puerto Rico” ; “The Disaster Experience” and ; “U.S. and Puerto Rico Private Sector Speak out: Experiences & Challenges in Puerto Rico Reconstruction.”

Benefits of Conference Attendance:

Thursday August 30, 2018 delegation will have a welcome reception at the MCC’s Offices
Friday August 31, 2018 delegations will have a corporate reception with private sector
Access to MCC’s database of 25,000 minority-company emails, profiles, trades, and proprietors – to expand their marketing efforts.
Free virtual service for 30 days at MCC centers in Miami, New York, Washington, and Puerto Rico with VIP services.
30 days of public relations services for any Puerto Rican company wishing to gain access to lucrative markets of Miami, Washington, and Honduras.
Saturday September 1– Delegation will have Back to 80 Parties -Public Recognitions
Sunday September 2 – Delegations will visit different cities in Puerto Rico

About the Chamber: MCC is excited to announce a smart new approach to jump starting small-business involvement in the economic development and modernization via its Puerto Rico Hub Center in San Juan. Utilizing a trained support staff of bilingual professionals, MCC stands ready to help businesses succeed in their pursuit of opportunities in the reconstruction process by offering: on-island knowledge and relations, relocation services, and comprehensive small-business development services.

For More Information: Contact by calling 202-250-0260 our Washington Headquarters or sending an email to: [email protected].

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American Honda Reports July Sales Results

August 1, 2018

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The Acura RDX set a second consecutive monthly sales record in July, just two months after the all-new 2019 RDX launched in the marketplace. (PRNewsfoto/American Honda Motor Co., Inc.)

TORRANCE, California, Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

American Honda			Honda			Acura
Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks
138,602	61,714	76,888	125,355	58,643	66,712	13,247	3,071	10,176
-8.2%	-19.3%	+3.2%	-8.4%	-19.2%	+3.8%	-6.6%	-21.5%	-0.9%

“For the first time in our company’s history, the Honda brand is on pace this year to sell more light trucks than passenger cars,” said Henio Arcangeli Jr., senior vice president of the American Honda Automobile Division. “Honda’s unique flexibility within our U.S. manufacturing operations has played a critical role in our ability to adjust our production mix and capitalize on the market’s shift toward light trucks.”

Honda		BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
While one less sales weekend than the same period in 2017 led in part to a dip in sales, customers showed a preference for the brand’s light trucks including the refreshed-for-2019 Pilot and HR-V, and hot-selling CR-V.		As the retail best-selling car in America in 2016, 2017 and 2018, Civic is in a race with itself as Honda continues to prove that America still loves a topnotch passenger car.

•	With the refreshed 2019 Pilot going on sale July 16, Honda’s three-row SUV extended its winning streak of sales increases to 11 straight months, jumping 30.5% on sales of 13,026 vehicles.
•	CR-V delivered again in July with sales of 32,844 units, an increase of 3.4%.
•	Despite the shorter sales month and tight supplies, Civic sales remained strong in July with more than 26,000 units sold.	The 2019 refresh of Pilot adds more rugged character to Honda’s sophisticated 3-row SUV, which is seeing big sales increases with a dedicated production line in Alabama.
•	Sales of the brand-new Honda Insight jumped out to a strong start with 1,972 units sold in its first full month on the market.

Acura		BRAND REPORT
Sales Highlights		Model Notes
Acura light trucks returned as a 1-2 punch powerhouse with the new RDX posting a second consecutive monthly sales record and MDX contributing strong sales boosted by a refreshed 2019 model that entered the market on July 17.		Last year’s update to the TLX, including the A-Spec model, has been well received by the market, with TLX outselling BMW 3-Series and Audi A4 on a retail basis in the first half of 2018.
•	RDX sales totaled 5,784 for the month — a new July record.
•	The just-refreshed MDX, with a new A-Spec variant for 2019, helped the perennial best-seller to more than 4,300 sales in July.	The addition of Acura’s A-Spec package to the 2019 MDX lineup adds a new dimension to America’s all-time best-selling 3-row luxury SUV.

	American Honda Vehicle Sales for July 2018
					Month-to-Date				Year-to-Date
					July 2018	July 2017	DSR** % Change	MoM % Change	July 2018	July 2017	DSR** % Change	YoY % Change
	American Honda Total				138,602	150,980	-4.4%	-8.2%	926,426	942,866	-2.3%	-1.7%
	Total Car Sales				61,714	76,468	-15.9%	-19.3%	432,859	464,535	-7.3%	-6.8%
	Total Truck Sales				76,888	74,512	7.5%	3.2%	493,567	478,331	2.6%	3.2%
	Honda			Total Car Sales	58,643	72,557	-15.8%	-19.2%	406,357	435,577	-7.2%	-6.7%
	Honda			Total Truck Sales	66,712	64,246	8.2%	3.8%	434,169	419,241	3.0%	3.6%
	Acura			Total Car Sales	3,071	3,911	-18.2%	-21.5%	26,502	28,958	-9.0%	-8.5%
	Acura			Total Truck Sales	10,176	10,266	3.3%	-0.9%	59,398	59,090	0.0%	0.5%
	Total Domestic Car Sales				49,597	65,976	-21.7%	-24.8%	364,762	382,502	-5.2%	-4.6%
			Honda Division		46,674	62,129	-21.7%	-24.9%	339,330	354,163	-4.7%	-4.2%
			Acura Division		2,923	3,847	-20.9%	-24.0%	25,432	28,339	-10.8%	-10.3%
	Total Domestic Truck Sales				76,888	74,512	7.5%	3.2%	493,567	478,331	2.6%	3.2%
			Honda Division		66,712	64,246	8.2%	3.8%	434,169	419,241	3.0%	3.6%
			Acura Division		10,176	10,266	3.3%	-0.9%	59,398	59,090	-0.0%	0.5%
	Total Import Car Sales				12,117	10,492	20.3%	15.5%	68,097	82,033	-17.5%	-17.0%
			Honda Division		11,969	10,428	19.6%	14.8%	67,027	81,414	-18.1%	-17.7%
			Acura Division		148	64	140.9%	131.3%	1,070	619	71.9%	72.9%
	Total Import Truck Sales				0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
			Honda Division		0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	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				125,355	136,803	-4.6%	-8.4%	840,526	854,818	-2.2%	-1.7%
		* ACCORD			24,927	30,903	-16.0%	-19.3%	163,217	190,994	-15.0%	-14.5%
		* CIVIC			26,311	36,683	-25.3%	-28.3%	202,553	212,446	-5.2%	-4.7%
		CLARITY			1,615	116	1,350.3%	1,292.2%	9,425	410	2,185.9%	2,198.8%
		CR-Z			0	50	-100.0%	-100.0%	34	598	-94.3%	-94.3%
		* FIT			3,818	4,804	-17.2%	-20.5%	28,882	31,126	-7.7%	-7.2%
		INSIGHT			1,972	1	205,316.7%	197,100.0%	2,246	3	74,346.1%	74,766.7%
		CROSSTOUR			0	1	-100.0%	-100.0%	0	5	-100.0%	-100.0%
		* CR-V			32,844	31,761	7.7%	3.4%	212,424	219,017	-3.6%	-3.0%
		HR-V			9,085	9,779	-3.2%	-7.1%	54,640	56,407	-3.7%	-3.1%
		ODYSSEY			9,269	10,134	-4.7%	-8.5%	60,524	58,290	3.2%	3.8%
		PILOT			13,026	9,985	35.9%	30.5%	89,105	64,340	37.7%	38.5%
		RIDGELINE			2,488	2,586	0.2%	-3.8%	17,476	21,182	-18.0%	-17.5%
	Acura Division Total				13,247	14,177	-2.7%	-6.6%	85,900	88,048	-3.0%	-2.4%
		ILX			874	1,322	-31.1%	-33.9%	6,400	6,471	-1.7%	-1.1%
		NSX			3	30	-89.6%	-90.0%	96	308	-69.0%	-68.8%
		RLX / RL			148	64	140.9%	131.3%	1,070	619	71.9%	72.9%
		TLX			2,046	2,495	-14.6%	-18.0%	18,936	21,560	-12.7%	-12.2%
		MDX			4,392	4,727	-3.2%	-7.1%	26,292	28,282	-7.6%	-7.0%
		RDX			5,784	5,539	8.8%	4.4%	33,106	30,808	6.9%	7.5%
	Selling Days				24	25			178	177


	* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts
	** Daily Selling Rate

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Family Physicians: Shingles Vaccine for Adults 50+, Don’t Delay

August 1, 2018

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LEAWOOD, Kansas, Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — There is never a “typical” day for Dr. Melinda Dunn, a family physician in Overland Park, Kansas. So, Dunn wasn’t surprised when one of her patients, 57-year-old Marybeth, came to her appointment complaining of skin tingling and pain on the left side of her face and scalp that later turned into a rash of blister-like sores. She also had a slight fever and headache. Marybeth thought it was an allergic reaction to a new shampoo, so she had quit using it – but that hadn’t helped.

As a family doctor, Dunn helps patients of all ages and from all walks of life live healthier, more productive lives. Dunn promotes prevention and wellness and is trained to address a broad spectrum of health issues ranging from chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma and heart disease to acute care for isolated injuries and illnesses to mental and behavioral wellbeing.

Dunn diagnosed Marybeth with shingles — a very painful and potentially debilitating disease. If someone has had chickenpox, they are at risk for getting shingles. According to the CDC, in the United States there are an estimated one million cases of shingles each year and almost one out of every three people will develop shingles.

“I urge all my healthy patients 50 years and older who have had chickenpox to get the shingles vaccine,” Dunn said. “Being vaccinated can help prevent a painful disease.” If someone already has the shingles, like Marybeth, it can be treated by antiviral medications taken as soon as possible after the rash starts.

Shingles can’t be passed from one person to another. However, the virus that causes shingles can be passed to others through direct contact with fluid from the disease’s rash blisters. Contact with that fluid can cause chickenpox in someone who has never had the disease or received the vaccine. Once the rash blisters develop crusts, the person is no longer infectious.

“Don’t wait to call your family doctor if you have had chickenpox and are more than 50 years old. Save yourself potential pain and discomfort and get the shingles vaccine immediately,” Dunn said. “You’ll be glad you did.”

For more information on shingles symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment, go to 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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Mazda Reports July Sales Results

August 1, 2018

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

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total July U.S. sales of 24,125 vehicles, representing a decrease of 10.9 percent versus July of last year. Year-to-date (YTD) sales through July are up 11.5 percent versus last year, with 188,049 vehicles sold. With 24 selling days in July 2018, versus 25 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 7.2 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

Key July sales notes:

Mazda CX-5, Mazda’s midsized crossover SUV had another strong month finishing up July with increase of 7.1 percent year-over-year, with 12,208 vehicles sold. Sales of the Mazda CX-5 are up 36.1% YTD.
Sales of Mazda’s CX-line remain strong, with CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9 collectively reaching 15,802 vehicles sold in the month of July. This number represents a decrease of 0.9 percent YOY, and an increase of 31.7 percent YTD.
Among Mazda CX-line buyers, Mazda’s i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive option continues to be a favorite, with 60.5 percent of customers choosing the AWD option in July.
Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales of 4,693 vehicles in July, marking an increase of 29.7 percent YOY.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported July sales of 4,992 vehicles, up 11.5 percent versus July of 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.

	Month-To-Date				Year-To-Date

	July	July	%	% MTD	July	July	%	% YTD
	2018	2017	Change	DSR	2018	2017	Change	DSR

Mazda3	5,266	7,407	(28.9)%	(25.9)%	41,062	47,241	(13.1)%	(13.6)%
Mazda6	2,213	3,482	(36.4)%	(33.8)%	20,295	21,491	(5.6)%	(6.1)%
MX-5 Miata	844	997	(15.3)%	(11.8)%	5,535	7,970	(30.6)%	(30.9)%
CX-3	1,388	1,481	(6.3)%	(2.4)%	11,015	9,092	21.2%	20.5%
CX-5	12,208	11,402	7.1%	11.5%	93,220	68,479	36.1%	35.4%
CX-9	2,206	2,318	(4.8)%	(0.9)%	16,922	14,431	17.3%	16.6%

Total Vehicles

CARS	8,323	11,888	(30.0)%	(27.1)%	66,892	76,711	(12.8)%	(13.3)%
TRUCKS	15,802	15,201	4.0%	8.3%	121,157	92,002	31.7%	30.9%

TOTAL	24,125	27,089	(10.9)%	(7.2)%	188,049	168,713	11.5%	10.8%


Selling Days	24	25			178	177

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