(UPDATE) Let’s Celebrate ¡Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® 10th Year Anniversary in New York!

June 2, 2016

NEW YORK, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This Saturday, June 4, 2016, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Hispanic Federation present the 10th Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!^®New York at Carnaval del Boulevard. The event promotes Hispanic family physical activity and good nutrition for better health and wellness for all. This FREE, open to the public event is made possible by an extraordinary group of partners and volunteers.

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with the National Alliance for Hispanic Health for the tenth year in a row to bring the Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving! Health expo to New York City’s families. Over the past decade, we’ve impacted tens of thousands of individuals through health screenings and health education,” said José Calderón, President of the Hispanic Federation. “GUGM has become an important part of our work in promoting healthy lifestyles and creating healthier communities. We are proud to continue this initiative with our partners, sponsors, and network of Latino nonprofits.”

What:

Health Screenings: Asthma, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, and HCV
Fitness: Zumba, sports clinics, martial arts, and a dance-a-thon starting at 4 p.m.
Health Information: Information for NY State of Health Marketplace, Medicaid and CHIP
Nutrition: Fresh fruits and healthy snacks available, along with educational resources
Family fun: Live music, dance performances, prizes and giveaways

Where: On St. Nicholas Avenue between 184th & 185th Street in Washington Heights, NY
When: Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE!

“We are celebrating a 10-year anniversary of ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!, the nation’s largest annual event series promoting healthy lifestyles in Hispanic communities,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. “Driven by a “can-do” volunteer spirit, ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! is working neighbor-to-neighbor to support healthier environments.”

“We are proud to support ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® events across the country,” said Robert Forrester, president of Newman’s Own Foundation. “The Foundation places a high priority on improving nutrition access, and National Alliance for Hispanic Health is working at the community level to advance the health and wellness of individuals.”

This Sunday, A Special Night Of “El Vato” With Two Back-To-Back Episodes Starting At 10PM ET/9C Exclusively On NBC UNIVERSO

June 2, 2016

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Cast of "El Vato" NBC UNIVERSO's original scripted series starring El Dasa, Cristina Rodlo Gustavo Egelhaaf and Ricardo Polanco

MIAMI, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBC UNIVERSO, the modern entertainment and sports cable channel premieres the seventh and eighth episode of its original scripted series, “El Vato,” this Sunday, June 5 starting at 10PM ET/9C. To view a sneak peek click here. Last week, El Vato received the opportunity of lifetime when he got to perform alongside music legend Emiliano Galeana.

This Sunday, ghosts from El Vato’s past come back to haunt him when he reconnects with his father, who is serving a 10-year sentence in state prison. The encounter leads El Vato down a dangerous path of self-destruction, which ultimately tests his relationships. Meanwhile, Wendy looks to sign El Vato to her new company but he finds himself tempted by other interests on the horizon. Mariana’s relationship with Marcos escalates leading to an uncomfortable confrontation.

Fans can engage on social media by using #ElVato on Instagram and Twitter. To learn more about El Vato and its cast visit: https://www.facebook.com/ElVatoTV. Catch up on episodes of “El Vato” by visiting http://www.nbcuniverso.com/now/el-vato.

To find NBC UNIVERSO on your satellite, telco or cable TV channel lineup, go to Channel 410 on DIRECTV; Channel 838 on DISH Network; Channel 3009 or 3010 on AT&T U-verse; and visit www.nbcuniverso.com/encuentra for the NBC UNIVERSO channel number on your local cable TV listings.

Fans can engage on social media by using #ElVato on Instagram and Twitter. To learn more about El Vato and its cast visit: https://www.facebook.com/ElVatoTV. Catch up on episodes of “El Vato” by visiting http://www.nbcuniverso.com/now/el-vato.

To find NBC UNIVERSO on your satellite, telco or cable TV channel lineup, go to Channel 410 on DIRECTV; Channel 838 on DISH Network; Channel 3009 or 3010 on AT&T U-verse; and visit www.nbcuniverso.com/encuentra for the NBC UNIVERSO channel number on your local cable TV listings.

ABOUT NBC UNIVERSO:
NBC UNIVERSO (www.nbcuniverso.com) is a modern entertainment and sports cable channel for Latinos, bringing edgy programming and the world’s top sports franchises to more than 40 million households in the U.S. As one of the most widely available modern cable channels for U.S. Latinos, NBC UNIVERSO delivers a thrilling mix of exclusive sports action – including FIFA World Cup™, NASCAR Mexico Series, NFL, Premier League and The 2016 Rio Olympics – along with hit series, blockbuster movies, music, and must-see live events on TV, online and mobile devices. NBC UNIVERSO is part of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, a division of NBCUniversal (www.nbcuniversal.com), one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation (www.comcastcorporation.com).

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Antonio Villaraigosa Launches ‘Building Bridges, Not Walls’ Committee

June 2, 2016

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Voter Activation Effort Will Empower Californians to Engage in Electoral Process Around the Nation

LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Former Los Angeles Mayor and Speaker of the California State Assembly Antonio Villaraigosa today announced the launch of a new voter activation committee designed to empower Californians to engage in the national political process in advance of the November 2016 General Election. ‘Building Bridges, Not Walls’ is a federal political action committee (PAC) that will specifically harness the compassion and power of Californians to combat the anti-immigrant policies that will no doubt be included in the national Republican Party platform and be exploited by GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Building Bridges, Not Walls is a unique committee in that, in addition to encouraging Californians to register and turn out to vote, it will activate them – providing them with the tools and motivation needed to take an active role in the political process outside of California, particularly in swing states. Through Building Bridges, Not Walls, Californians will be able to reach out to immigrant voters in swing states and encourage them to participate in the November election.

“Building Bridges, Not Walls is about Californians rising to the occasion and fighting for candidates and policies that will move America forward,” Villaraigosa said. “Californians want to step up and respond in every way possible to protect our families, friends and neighbors from the threat of Donald Trump’s scapegoating anti-immigrant politics. I am proud that the people of California are so generous in their giving to campaigns and causes, but we have more to offer than just our pocket books. We have the power of passionate people who will engage on a person-to-person level to mobilize and turnout people to vote.”

Building Bridges, Not Walls was founded by Villaraigosa, and will be run by a veteran campaign team. The campaign will begin by targeting voters in Arizona, Florida, Nevada and Colorado, but will direct its efforts towards wherever it is needed to stop Trump.

Villaraigosa added, “Building Bridges, Not Walls is about standing up and saying, ‘Enough!’ We will help mobilize the passion we see in Californians who say ‘No!’ to Trump and direct it – through calls, texts and emails – towards swing states where it matters most.”

For more information, visit www.BuildingBridgesNotWalls.com

Contact: Roger Salazar
415.548.1256/ [email protected]

Food Safety Tips for Fruits, Vegetables, and Fresh-Squeezed Juices

June 2, 2016

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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPAINC PR WIRE/ — Whether from a supermarket, farm stand, or your own garden, fresh fruits and vegetables are highlights of summertime. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds you that safe handling of produce and fresh-squeezed juice is especially important during the summer months, because foodborne bacteria multiply faster in warm weather and fresh fruits and vegetables are often consumed raw.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7759551-fda-produce-safety

Learn more at:
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm114299.htm
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm110526.htm

To keep nutritious produce and fresh-squeezed juices safe, follow these food safety tips to prevent food poisoning (also called foodborne illness):

Buy Right

Purchase produce that is not bruised or damaged. When selecting pre-cut produce (such as a half a watermelon or bagged salad greens), choose only those items that are refrigerated or on ice. Bag fresh fruits and vegetables and keep them separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood in your cart and shopping bags.

Wash Thoroughly

Wash all produce under plain running water before eating, cutting, or cooking, and dry with a clean cloth towel or paper towel to further reduce bacteria that may be present. Scrub firm produce, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush. For pre-packaged produce, read the label – if it says pre-washed and ready-to-eat, you can use it without further washing. And even if you plan to peel a fruit or vegetable, it’s important to wash it first so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from the outside to the inside.

Prevent Cross Contamination

Wash cutting boards, dishes, utensils, and countertops with soap and hot water between the preparation of raw meat, poultry, and seafood and the preparation of produce that will not be cooked. If you use plastic or other non-porous cutting boards, run them through the dishwasher after use. And always wash hands before and after preparing food!

Prepare Safely

Cut away any damaged or bruised areas on fresh fruits and vegetables before preparing and/or eating. If it looks rotten, discard it!

Store Properly

Keep perishable fresh fruits and vegetables in a clean refrigerator at 40° F or below, separated from raw meat, poultry, and seafood. Always refrigerate produce that is purchased pre-cut or peeled.

Check Your Juice

Children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems (such as transplant patients and individuals with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and diabetes) risk serious illnesses or even death from drinking juices that have not been pasteurized or otherwise treated to control harmful bacteria. Look for pasteurized or otherwise treated products in your grocers’ refrigerated sections, frozen food cases, or in non-refrigerated containers, such as juice boxes, bottles, or cans. Untreated juices sold in refrigerated cases of grocery or health food stores, cider mills, and farmers’ markets must contain a warning label indicating that the product has not been pasteurized. Warning labels are not required for juice or cider that is fresh-squeezed and sold by the glass. If you are unsure if a juice product is pasteurized – be sure to ask!

Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540 Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free)

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HispanoPost signs agreement with EFE News Agency for mobile video content production

June 2, 2016

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MIAMI, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HispanoPost, the leading global media group that produces, packages and distributes video content for television and digital media across the world, and the American affiliate EFE News, ranked as number one news agency in Spanish-speaking language, have signed a partnership in which the agency reporters will be able to produce stories on video as part of HispanoPost‘s B2B content service provision.

EFE reporters will cover information directly from the main points of the United States of America. The videos with original content, exclusives, in-depth and investigative journalism stand out because it will be produced for the first time with mobile devices.

Manuel Aguilera, CEO of HispanoPost said regarding this matter: “We have a golden opportunity to demonstrate the value for future that cell phones have as a tool for journalism. To support this challenge we have partnered with the best associate, the network of correspondents of EFE NEWS in the United States. Their experience and rigorousness when reporting news is the perfect complement to our abilities to tell stories with mobile devices. We will both be served from the knowledge of our areas of specialization to maximize synergies and increase the added value of our products and services.”

“We participate on the development of this project with HispanoPost,” Laureano García said, Vicepresident of EFE NEWS, “with the purpose of widening our presence in the world with information launched in Spanish and in order to increase visibility for the great work our reporters do in the United States. I am sure that HispanoPost will have a long journey not only because is a new perspective and a different way of telling stories but also because they will be soon established as a suggestive window to contemplate reality.”

This collaboration will initially include the main markets in the United States. But is expected to gradually be expanded to other countries around the world.

The Video Content Collections will be destined for distribution to the various digital and television media that access the service portfolio of HispanoPost, making it available within its “Business to Business” clients.

ABOUT HISPANOPOST

HispanoPost is the first media platform in Spanish that responds to the current demand for information in digital video with high quality, original, with investigative journalism reliable and rigorous about stories and themes from around the world that engage and commit the new consumers of news.

Launched in December of 2015 with an international network that operates in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Middle East, in few months HispanoPost has managed to position itself as a global media force, operating the first online videos platform that have been recorded with mobile and mini-cameras; an international network of provision of video content and technological solutions for TV channels, digital media and brands; a suite of production of television, documentaries and films, high level events and even a creative agency of its own.

Divisions of HispanoPost Media Group include in its digital platform information from Hispanopost.com, the B2B content provider service and Marketing Agency.

The HispanoPost team is located in all the hot spots on the planet: United States, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Cuba, Argentina, Spain, Brussels, Israel and Iran.

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Poised For Future Growth, American Bookkeeping Institute Now Inviting Investors on 15% Interest ROI Basis

June 2, 2016

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American Bookkeeping Institute is providing live online courses for students to learn bookkeeping and start their own businesses. In order to make their courses more easily available and affordable, the institute is now looking for investors on straight interest ROI basis.

POMPANO BEACH, Florida, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — A premier EdTech institution, American Bookkeeping Institute (A.B.I.) is a provider of online education to students who want to learn bookkeeping online servicing USA small businesses in Spanish and English languages while starting their own online bookkeeping businesses from anywhere. Their classes consist of live online sessions with experienced teachers and certified public accountants, along with learning material that includes written/interactive content and videos. Providing their material in English and Spanish both, ABI targets markets in USA, Mexico, Central America and South America.

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According to ABI, the EdTech industry in the accounting niche has great potential for growth as accounting is one of the top growing global industries. By offering their courses to a larger demographic of Latino and Hispanic students more in line with their discretionary income, the institute will not only grow into a full-fledged accounting university but will also be able to expand into more markets and acquire many new students. There is a need in the market for cheaper yet high-quality bookkeeping courses. American Bookkeeping Institute aims to expand and improve their infrastructure with the investments.

According to statistics and market trends published by ResearchAndMarkets.com, market statistics and trends suggest that the accounting industry is poised for tremendous future growth. Experts claim that by 2022, accounting services including CPA firms and the payroll processing industry in the United States will reach $213.4 billion. This makes affordable online courses all the more valuable and in demand, a similar EdTech business has enrolled nearly 500,000 students in over 40 countries http://www.latamconferencehbs.org/keynotes-1/.

An ABI spokesperson chimed in and addressed the matter in an official press statement, “An equally beneficial opportunity for both investors and students, ABI is now looking to expand, grow the business and provide extremely high-quality online education training materials to larger numbers of students, at much more affordable tuition costs that fall in line with their discretionary income to spend on education and professional development. Our material is available in different languages, including Spanish for talented Latino and Hispanic students. We have a really good offer for investors with good ROI.”

The spokesperson further added, “Today’s crumbling economy has proven to be highly ineffective for personal investors. But, we are offering an opportunity to invest in a blooming business with great potential for growth in near future. In its search for next round funding of USD $2,500,000, ABI is attempting a non-traditional crowd funding strategy through USD $50,000 5 year investments. With bank Certificates of Deposit paying a measly 2%, it’s a no brainer… We want investors to make 5 year investments with us. The higher the investment, the more benefits for the investor because we are offering 15% annual interest ROI. For more information, we urge all interested people to get in touch with us for our term sheet paperwork.”

The current tuition cost at ABI for one and a half year of studies totals up to USD $11,499. According to the institute, this amount is highly unaffordable for a large number of people, along with South American students in general. By improving infrastructure and reaching out to more students by international marketing, the institute endeavors to reduce tuition costs to around USD $1,400 annually. This will make ABI courses highly affordable and valuable for a large number of students and allow expansion into many international markets, thus poising the institute for success.

ABOUT ABI:

Headquartered in the United States, the American Bookkeeping Institute has been created to educate students in real business experience and entrepreneurial job training. ABI helps students in acquiring the necessary education to start, run and grow their own business. The institute provides live classes and multimedia content; students can obtain a certification as a Professional Bookkeeper with a certification in QuickBooks Accounting Software.

Allstate’s Mala Suerte and his Black Cat “Lucky” Predict Soccer Tournament Losses

June 2, 2016

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NORTHBROOK, Illinois, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In a game filled with unpredictability and uncertainty, many soccer fans put their faith in rituals and superstitions, even looking to animals to help predict the outcome of a match. As the oldest international continental soccer competition in the world kicks off in America this month, Allstate Insurance Company is embracing fans’ reliance on rituals and turning to their Hispanic advertising character Mala Suerte and his black cat sidekick, Lucky, to foretell the fate of the tournament’s participants.

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Throughout soccer history, there have only been a handful of animal oracles whose prediction accuracy has earned them international fame – enter: Lucky. After successfully predicting the losing team in Brazil in 2014, Lucky will once again tap into his fortune-telling abilities in the upcoming Cup, taking place in the United States for the first time in tournament history.

Leading into each match, Lucky will predict the loser of the upcoming game through a variety of picking methods that will be captured in short videos and posted to social media. Former Mexican National Team legend Claudio Suárez will help reveal Lucky’s first picks alongside Mala Suerte live from LA ahead of the first tournament match on June 3. From kick-off to the final whistle, soccer fans following Soy La Mala Suerte on Facebook and Twitter can tune-in to discover their team’s fate, and try to influence Lucky’s decision by using the hashtag #EnviaMalaSuerte followed by their rival team.

“For the past six years, Allstate’s Mala Suerte has personified the bad luck that can come at any time by not having the right protection,” said Georgina Flores, vice president of Integrated Marketing Communications for Allstate Insurance Company. “The campaign is about celebrating the fans and their passion for soccer and alliance to their teams, and to serve as a reminder that the good hands of Allstate are there to protect you from the uncertainties of life and unforeseen bad luck.”

As the tournament’s top two teams prepare to take the field for the finals in Rutherford, NJ on June 26, Lucky will make his final prediction alongside Mala Suerte live on ESPN Deportes’ “Futbol Picante.” Fans across the country can tune in to see Lucky reveal the outcome of this summer’s most highly anticipated soccer match-up.

For more information on Lucky’s tournament picks, soccer fans can follow Soy La Mala Suerte on Twitter and Facebook and follow the hashtag #EnviaMalaSuerte.

Allstate, an official sponsor of the Mexican National Team and Major League Soccer, has been a longtime supporter of the soccer community. In addition to tapping into the competitive nature of fans around this summer’s tournament, the Company announced a partnership with the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Passback program in May as part of its mission to support the local community and next generation of soccer fans and players. For more information, please visit www.passback.org.

About Allstate
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer, protecting approximately 16 million households from life’s uncertainties through auto, home, life and other insurance offered through its Allstate, Esurance, Encompass and Answer Financial brand names. Now celebrating its 85th anniversary as an insurer, Allstate is widely known through the slogan “You’re In Good Hands With Allstate^®.” The Allstate brand’s network of small businesses offers auto, home, life and retirement products and services to customers in the United States and Canada. In 2015, The Allstate Foundation, Allstate, its employees and agency owners gave $36 million to support local communities. Allstate employees and agency owners donated 230,000 hours of service across the country.

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(Español) Pablo Soria de Lachica – Los Resultados Económicos De La Visita Del Presidente De Francia A Uruguay

June 1, 2016

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American Honda Reports May Sales Results

June 1, 2016

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HR-V leads Honda sales gains in May, jumping 15.8 percent for the month over last year.

TORRANCE, California, June 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With two fewer selling days this May versus a year ago, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported May sales of 147,108 units, a year-over-year decline of 4.8 percent. However, year-to-date American Honda sales of 653,640 units are up 5.7 percent versus year-ago results as the company remains on track for a second straight year of record-setting sales.

Honda
With balanced demand for Honda cars and light trucks, the Honda brand maintained its lead over last year’s all-time record results. Year-to-date Honda brand sales are up 7.1 percent over 2015 results to 585,998 Honda cars and light trucks. May sales were down 2.9 percent to 133,547 units following a five-month stretch of year-over-year gains dating back to December 2015.

The 10^th-generation Civic continues to lead the compact segment with its seventh straight month of year-over-year sales gains, up 2.7 percent to 35,396 in May.
HR-V posted particularly strong May sales of 7,392 units, a 15.8 percent gain over last year as consumer awareness and supplies of the popular subcompact crossover continue to strengthen.
On a daily selling rate basis, Honda saw positive results, with total sales up 5.2 percent and positive gains for Civic, up 11.2 percent; Accord up 6.9 percent; HR-V, up 25.5 percent; Odyssey, up 3.1 percent; and Pilot, up 3.6 percent.

“We continue to see solid demand for Honda cars and light trucks, and all indicators point to a strong summer selling season for Honda,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “With our balanced lineup and an all-new Ridgeline pickup and restyled and reengineered 2017 Accord Hybrid launching this summer, we remain bullish on our prospects for a third consecutive yearly sales record for the Honda brand.”

Acura
Coming off a successful sell-down of the outgoing 2016 RDX SUV and facing regional shortfalls in inventories of the MDX seven-passenger SUV, Acura posted a 20.4 percent decline in May results on sales of 13,561 Acura cars and SUVs.

“Inventory issues and a challenging market for luxury sedan sales took the wind out of our sails in May, but with the excitement of the NSX now coming to market and the restyled and significantly refreshed 2017 MDX arriving later this month we look to continue our growth this summer,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of the Acura division.

	American Honda Vehicle Sales for May 2016
							Month-to-Date				Year-to-Date
							May 2016	May 2015	DSR** % Change	MoM % Change	May 2016	May 2015	DSR** % Change	YoY % Change
	American Honda Total						147,108	154,593	3.1%	-4.8%	653,640	618,604	6.5%	5.7%
	Total Car Sales						78,081	79,850	5.9%	-2.2%	346,000	316,935	10.0%	9.2%
	Total Truck Sales						69,027	74,743	0.0%	-7.6%	307,640	301,669	2.8%	2.0%
	Honda					Total Car Sales	73,294	73,572	7.9%	-0.4%	321,938	290,861	11.6%	10.7%
	Honda					Total Truck Sales	60,253	63,979	2.0%	-5.8%	264,060	256,183	3.9%	3.1%
	Acura					Total Car Sales	4,787	6,278	-17.4%	-23.7%	24,062	26,074	-7.0%	-7.7%
	Acura					Total Truck Sales	8,774	10,764	-11.7%	-18.5%	43,580	45,486	-3.4%	-4.2%
	Total Domestic Car Sales						72,355	79,217	-1.1%	-8.7%	323,840	313,772	4.0%	3.2%
				Honda Division			67,696	73,182	0.2%	-7.5%	300,395	288,701	4.9%	4.1%
				Acura Division			4,659	6,035	-16.4%	-22.8%	23,445	25,071	-5.7%	-6.5%
	Total Domestic Truck Sales						69,027	74,743	0.0%	-7.6%	307,640	301,664	2.8%	2.0%
				Honda Division			60,253	63,979	2.0%	-5.8%	264,060	256,178	3.9%	3.1%
				Acura Division			8,774	10,764	-11.7%	-18.5%	43,580	45,486	-3.4%	-4.2%
	Total Import Car Sales						5,726	633	880.0%	804.6%	22,160	3,163	606.2%	600.6%
				Honda Division			5,598	390	1,455.0%	1,335.4%	21,543	2,160	905.3%	897.4%
				Acura Division			128	243	-42.9%	-47.3%	617	1,003	-38.0%	-38.5%
	Total Import Truck Sales						0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	5	-100.0%	-100.0%
				Honda Division			0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	5	-100.0%	-100.0%
				Acura Division			0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION
	Honda Division Total						133,547	137,551	5.2%	-2.9%	585,998	547,044	8.0%	7.1%
		* ACCORD					31,949	32,373	6.9%	-1.3%	140,548	128,269	10.4%	9.6%
		* CIVIC					35,396	34,472	11.2%	2.7%	158,030	129,574	22.9%	22.0%
		CR-Z					234	246	3.0%	-4.9%	970	1,088	-10.1%	-10.8%
		* FIT					5,706	6,342	-2.5%	-10.0%	22,351	30,965	-27.2%	-27.8%
		INSIGHT					9	139	-93.0%	-93.5%	39	965	-95.9%	-96.0%
		CROSSTOUR					42	887	-94.9%	-95.3%	680	3,759	-81.8%	-81.9%
		* CR-V					29,359	32,090	-0.9%	-8.5%	129,460	134,669	-3.1%	-3.9%
		HR-V					7,392	6,381	25.5%	15.8%	29,876	6,381	371.9%	368.2%
		ODYSSEY					12,212	12,835	3.1%	-4.9%	52,698	51,015	4.1%	3.3%
		PILOT					11,248	11,760	3.6%	-4.4%	51,344	59,863	-13.6%	-14.2%
		RIDGELINE					0	26	-100.0%	-100.0%	2	496	-99.6%	-99.6%
			***		Memo: Accord FHEV		15	1,463	-98.9%	-99.0%	234	5,166	-95.4%	-95.5%
					Memo: Accord PHEV		0	5	-100.0%	-100.0%	0	55	-100.0%	-100.0%
					Memo: Civic Hybrid		83	458	-80.4%	-81.9%	645	1,873	-65.3%	-65.6%
					Memo: Fit EV		0	-1	-100.0%	-100.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
	Acura Division Total						13,561	17,042	-13.8%	-20.4%	67,642	71,560	-4.7%	-5.5%
		ILX					1,424	1,673	-7.8%	-14.9%	7,344	6,809	8.7%	7.9%
		RLX / RL					127	239	-42.4%	-46.9%	614	976	-36.6%	-37.1%
		TL					0	10	-100.0%	-100.0%	0	76	-100.0%	-100.0%
		TLX					3,235	4,352	-19.5%	-25.7%	16,101	18,186	-10.8%	-11.5%
		TSX					1	4	-72.9%	-75.0%	3	27	-88.8%	-88.9%
		MDX					4,208	5,421	-15.9%	-22.4%	20,897	24,828	-15.2%	-15.8%
		RDX					4,566	5,343	-7.4%	-14.5%	22,683	20,657	10.7%	9.8%
		ZDX					0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	1	-100.0%	-100.0%
			***		Memo: ILX Hybrid		0	4	-100.0%	-100.0%	1	18	-94.4%	-94.4%
					Memo: RLX Hybrid		18	24	-18.8%	-25.0%	86	92	-5.8%	-6.5%
					Memo: TSX Wagon		0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	2	-100.0%	-100.0%
	Selling Days						24	26			126	127
	**** Hybrid						359	2,339	-83.4%	-84.7%	1,975	9,257	-78.5%	-78.7%

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

** Daily Selling Rate

*** Memo line items are included in the respective model total

**** Hybrid includes FHEV, PHEV, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Insight, ILX Hybrid, RLX Hybrid and RLX Sport Hybrid

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Labor Commissioner Reaches Settlement to Secure $190,000 in Back Pay for Rosemead Restaurant Workers

June 1, 2016

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LOS ANGELES, May 31, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — California Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su reached a $190,000 settlement on behalf of three workers who were victims of wage theft while employed at a Rosemead restaurant, Nem Nuong Ninh Hoa. The settlement comes after the owners faced a lawsuit for fraudulently transferring the restaurant’s ownership to avoid paying the workers their back pay.

The case began after one of the workers filed a wage claim in May 2012. That September, siblings Mai Ngoc Lam, Thanh Di Lam and Ivey H. Lam began to transfer the restaurant’s ownership amongst themselves in an effort to escape liability for the wage theft.

“This settlement shows that employers who cheat can run but can’t hide,” said Labor Commissioner Julie Su. “Corporate shell games like these are common responses to wage judgments, deprive workers of wages they rightly deserve, and we will take every measure to stop them.”

The three employees, who worked as kitchen staff, regularly worked 12-hour shifts, six days per week with no overtime, meal periods, or rest breaks. They were paid $875 to $900 twice per month, with no pay stubs detailing their hours or lawful deductions. Each of the workers filed wage claims in May 2012 and January 2013, and won judgments in September 2013 ordering the owners to pay wages owed as well as liquidated damages and penalties.

The Labor Commissioner’s Office teamed up with the Wage Justice Center to file a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court in June 2015 against the three owners and their corporations to enforce payment of the August 2013 orders. The Wage Justice Center is a non-profit legal services organization that specializes in unraveling corporate schemes by employers, and holding them accountable for wage theft.

As a result of the lawsuit settlement reached, the owners this month delivered a cashier’s check for $150,000 to the Labor Commissioner’s Office to pay the three workers’ back wages. The other $40,000 owed will be paid in six installments beginning August 1.

The sibling employers transferred the ownership and changed the name of the restaurant successively from Nem Nuong Ninh Hoa Restaurant, Inc., to Nem Ba Ty Ninh Hoa Inc. in September 2012, to Summer Rolls, Inc. in January 2014. During this period, the restaurant continued to operate at the same location at 9016 Mission Drive in Rosemead. The Wage Justice Center’s investigation also concluded that all three corporations served the same cuisine, using the same equipment and substantially the same kitchen staff.

“With the Wage Justice Center, my office has brought a number of similar cases in recent years, demonstrating how partnerships between government and community organizations can make a real difference in stopping wage theft and providing results for California workers,” said Su.

The Wage Theft is a Crime public awareness campaign, launched in 2014 by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Labor Commissioner’s Office, has helped inform workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities. The campaign includes multilingual print and outdoor advertising as well as radio commercials in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Hmong and Tagalog.

DIR 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’s Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), also known as the Labor Commissioner’s Office, inspects workplaces for wage and hour violations, adjudicates wage claims, investigates retaliation complaints, issues licenses and registrations for businesses, enforces prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship standards in public works projects, and educates the public on labor laws.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics.

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