Reminder: July 1 Deadline for Employers to Participate in AB 1513’s Safe Harbor from Penalties on Piece-Rate Back Payments

June 27, 2016

OAKLAND, California, June 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) today reminds employers of the July 1 deadline to notify DIR of their intention to make back payments to piece-rate workers in exchange for relief from statutory penalties and other damages.

Assembly Bill 1513, authored by Assemblymember Das Williams (D-Carpinteria) and signed into law by Governor Brown in 2015, established pay requirements for piece-rate workers for mandated rest and recovery breaks and other nonproductive time. The new law also provides a short window of time for employers to make back wage payments to piece-rate workers for rest and recovery breaks and other nonproductive time in exchange for penalty relief provisions.

“I introduced this bill to clarify confusion in the statute after two landmark court cases and, with the support of employers and workers, established a fair and manageable method of payment for ‘rest breaks’ and ‘non-productive time,'” Assemblymember Williams said. “This bill provides employers who were facing costly litigation with a window of time from liability to justly compensate employees for back pay without having to pay penalties.”

Employers who make the back payments will have a legal defense to claims for damages or other penalties associated with any alleged prior failure to pay what was due for such time.

For employers that are electing to participate, the back payments are required for the time period of July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015, and must be paid no later than December 15, 2016. Employers who elect to participate also must notify DIR of their decision by Friday, July 1, either by completing the online notification form, or by sending the notification in U.S. mail.

“I encourage employers to take advantage of this safe harbor penalty relief by notifying the department by July 1 of their election to make back payments to affected piece-rate workers,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. The Labor Commissioner’s Office is a division of the Department of Industrial Relations.

Piece-rate compensation refers to paying an employee a specified sum for completing a particular task or making a particular item, and is generally contrasted with hourly compensation, which pays employees based on hours worked. DIR has posted additional information online on the piece-rate legislation, including detailed FAQs and a fact sheet. Answers to other questions about the new law can be obtained by sending an email to [email protected].

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, enforces prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship standards in public works projects, inspects workplaces for wage and hour violations, adjudicates wage claims, investigates retaliation complaints, issues licenses and registrations for businesses and educates the public on labor laws.

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Peter Melton 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 Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

McDonald’s of Texas Announces Winner of the Burger Showdown

June 27, 2016

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Lone Star Stack (PRNewsFoto/McDonald's of Texas)

DALLAS, June 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — McDonald’s of Texas announces a new burger – the Lone Star Stack! The new creation includes Texas toast, sweet onion barbeque sauce, two beef patties, grilled onions, Applewood bacon, American and white cheddar cheese, and crinkled pickles.

In March, McDonald’s offered Texans the opportunity to create a burger that’s tasty enough to represent the big state and a chance to win $5,000! After more than 25,170 entries and 206,450 votes, it was narrowed down to five tasty creations. A panel of community influencers, McDonald’s Texas owners and employees selected the winning burger.

Joseph Peña, 25, of Houston, designed the winning burger. “I am so thankful to McDonald’s for giving Texans the chance to create a local burger,” said Peña, who admitted he was surprised by the win.

When asked about the burger, Peña said he can’t wait to see his virtual creation come to life. “I wanted the burger to be as Texas as possible, so Texas toast was a must,” said Peña. From there everything else was really just my personal preference. Turns out the burger I made was almost an exact match to my mom’s burger she cooks at home, so really I owe her all the credit.”

“We wanted to give Texans a burger that truly captures the flavor of our great state. It was also important for us to reach out to our guests and lean on their Texan pride. As you can imagine, most of the creations were spicy, large and, of course, loaded with bacon,” said David Glaser, local McDonald’s Owner. “The McDonald’s Burger Showdown Challenge allowed us to bond with our customers and showcase our high-quality ingredients.”

The Lone Star Stack is in restaurants until August 28, 2016. Markets include: Austin, Beaumont, Bryan College Station, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Harlingen, Houston, Laredo, Midland–Odessa, San Antonio and Waco.

To learn more about the five finalists and the Lone Star Stack, visit www.mcdburgershowdown.com.

McDonald’s of Texas offers a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients. Did you know 90 percent of the McDonald’s Texas Restaurants are locally independently owned by Texans? For more information, follow us on Twitter (@McD_NorthTexas) and Facebook.com/McDonalds for updates on our business, promotions and menu items.

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2017 Acura NSX Supercar Claims Class Victory in North American Racing Debut at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

June 27, 2016

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2017 Acura NSX Supercar Claims Class Victory in North American Racing Debut at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

PIKES PEAK, Colo., June 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The recently-launched 2017 Acura NSX claimed victory Sunday in its North American racing competition debut, climbing the 14,115-foot pinnacle of Pikes Peak and clinching first place in the Time Attack 2 class at the 2016 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the 100^th anniversary of the running of America’s second oldest race.

The production-based Acura NSX is powered by Acura’s revolutionary three-motor Sport Hybrid Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive™ powertrain (Sport Hybrid SH-AWD®), the first electrified torque vectoring powertrain in the world of exotic sports cars. With added required safety equipment for competition, the NSX negotiated the 12.42-mile course in a time of 10:28.820 to win the Time Attack 2 class of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Nick Robinson, North American R&D team member and engineer in charge of the next-generation supercar’s dynamic performance, drove the production-based Acura NSX to victory. Nick is also the reigning PP250 winner from the 2015 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

“I’m incredibly happy to have won the Production Class with the new NSX!” Robinson reported. “The hard work the entire development team has put into the NSX over the past few years really paid off.”

Two additional Acura vehicles – the NSX-inspired 4-Motor Acura EV Concept, driven by Tetsuya Yamano, and a modified 2017 Acura NSX, driven by Nick’s brother, James Robinson – also campaigned in the race. Yamano finished second in the Electric Modified class in the NSX-inspired EV, posting a time of 9:06.015 (79.119 mph), which made him the third fastest on the overall charts. The Acura EV Concept’s all-electric SH-AWD® powertrain boasts peak output three times the total system output of the CR-Z prototype that ran last year, featuring a world’s first technology that enables four-wheel independent torque allocation.

“For our new NSX to win one of the most historic and challenging races on the planet in its North American racing debut is a great achievement for everyone involved in creating the American-built supercar,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president and general manager of the Acura Division. “The performance of NSX in this year’s race is a testament to Acura’s Precision Crafted Performance DNA and will serve as a launching pad for future racing endeavors.”

For More Information
Consumer information is available at www.acura.com. To join the Acura community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/Acura. Additional media information including pricing, features and high-resolution photography is available at acuranews.com/channels/acura-automobiles.

About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance, an original approach to technology and design that creates a new driving experience. On March 27, 2016, Acura celebrated the 30th anniversary of its launch as the first luxury nameplate from a Japanese automaker.

The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the RLX luxury flagship sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the 5-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, and the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV. This spring, Acura launched its next-generation, electrified NSX supercar as a new and pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Performance. The NSX is built in Marysville, Ohio using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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Barefoot Wine Announces World Beach Rescue Day To Commemorate 10 Years Of Cleaning Beaches Around The World

June 27, 2016

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MODESTO, California, June 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Barefoot Wine & Bubbly has proclaimed July 9^thWorld Beach Rescue Day (WBRD) in honor of the 10^th year of the Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project, an initiative that began in 2007 in partnership with the Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to protecting our ocean, waves and beaches. Since its start 10 years ago, the beach-cleaning effort has expanded to more than 14 countries around the world with 14,000 participating volunteers who have collected more than 20 tons of trash from our beaches.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7862551-barefoot-wine-world-beach-rescue-day/

On July 9, volunteers in 11 countries around world will lend a hand – and a foot! – at simultaneous beach clean up events in an effort to improve the state of their local shores, rivers, and lakes by removing pollution before it enters our waterways. Volunteers will be provided with reusable bags and gloves and then directed to areas of the beaches most in need of tender loving care. Afterward, as is tradition, volunteers will be invited to an appreciation celebration that includes delicious food, exciting entertainment, and complimentary Barefoot Wine & Bubbly.

“While there is still a great deal of work to be done, we’re incredibly proud of the stand in the sand Barefoot has taken in preserving beaches around the world,” said Stephanie Gallo from Barefoot Wine & Bubbly. “We hope World Beach Rescue Day will usher in a greater emphasis on the importance of leaving only footprints on our beaches.”

2016 World Beach Rescue Day International Participants

July 9 World Beach Rescue Day Clean Ups: Australia, Canada, Germany, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom and United States

In an effort to further amplify the important message, participating countries created larger-than-life sand art installations with the message “Leave Only Footprints” to inspire participation and awareness of the project’s mission to rescue beaches around the world. The video highlights the common thread that connects us all – the oceans.

Those (21+) who are unable to attend a WBRD event can still join the conversation and show support by sharing a photo illustrating how they are doing their part using #WorldBeachRescueDay on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. For each post using the hashtag, Barefoot will donate $1, up to a maximum donation of $100,000, to Surfrider during the period of June 27 through August 31, 2016. For more event details and terms and conditions, please visit WorldBeachRescueDay.com.

“World Beach Rescue Day is a great way to celebrate Surfrider’s ten years of partnership with Barefoot Wine,” said Chad Nelsen, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation. “Our decade of beach clean ups has raised awareness about ocean pollution and the simple steps each of us can take to ensure our favorite beaches remain Barefoot friendly.”

Please visit WorldBeachRescueDay.com for program information and event details. Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older to attend the celebration events.

Join the conversation on Twitter and Instagram: @BarefootWine @Surfrider #WorldBeachRescueDay.

ABOUT BAREFOOT WINE & BUBBLY
Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, the most awarded wine brand in US competitions, can be found bearing the fun, iconic footprint label. For more information, visit:

BarefootWine.com | Facebook.com/BarefootWine
Twitter.com/BarefootWine | Instagram.com/BarefootWine

ABOUT SURFRIDER FOUNDATION
The Surfrider Foundation is a nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 250,000 supporters, activists and members worldwide. For more information on the Surfrider Foundation, visit www.surfrider.org.

Don’t Let Super Lice Spoil Summer Camp

June 27, 2016

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Tackle lice head-on with Vamousse® for pre-arrival treatment and during-camp defense

MORRISVILLE, N.C., June 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — It is no surprise that summer camp can be a summer home for head lice. With the growing presence of super lice, more camps are performing head checks on registration day to help prevent these unwanted guests. Children who are found to have lice may be delayed from entering while being treated, or potentially sent home. Parents who examine their child at home for lice not only help guard against an infestation, but also save their child the frustration of being diagnosed with lice during camp registration.

“It’s important for parents to know that lice can be present before there are any symptoms such as itching. Exponential growth of an infestation and the transmission of lice to others can occur before there are any telltale signs,” says Jason Schmidt, an entomologist and Director of Product Development for TyraTech, makers of Vamousse. “Catching an outbreak of lice early is vital to helping control the spread of lice.”

The CDC states that there are up to 12 million reported cases of head lice infestation among children 3 to 11 in the United States every year.¹ The likelihood of exposure increases at places like school and camp as children share belongings and are in close proximity.

“Prior to dropping kids off at summer camp, parents should do a thorough head-check and if lice are not found consider making a simple switch to a safe, non-toxic shampoo for proactive daily defense against lice. Switching shampoos during and immediately after camp may help reduce risk of an infestation,” says Schmidt.

Defend against the growth of an infestation with a gentle, non-toxic daily lice shampoo such as Vamousse Lice Defense, which kills lice² and is recommended for use during high-risk periods and for 10 to 14 days after potential exposure. It is pesticide-free and safe enough for use by the entire family, including children as young as two.

If lice are already present, non-toxic, pesticide-free Vamousse Lice Treatment, with active ingredient natrum muriaticum, kills lice and eggs in 1 treatment and is even proven effective against pesticide-resistant super lice³.

Super lice are lice that have developed a genetic resistance to certain pesticide-based ingredients that have been used in traditional over-the-counter (OTC) lice treatments for decades, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)⁴. Making matters worse, recent reports have led parents to believe that all OTC products are ineffective against super lice. The fact is there are OTC products that are proven as an effective, safe and non-toxic option for eliminating super lice.

Vamousse represents a new generation of head lice solutions available over-the-counter (OTC). The unique products give parents an accessible, affordable and effective way to tackle super lice to ensure their child is lice and worry free at summer camp.

Additional information and resources can be found at www.VamousseLice.com.

About Vamousse

Vamousse Lice Treatment:

Clinically proven to kill lice and eggs in 1 treatment³
Safe and non-toxic, pesticide-free
Proven effective against pesticide-resistant super lice³
Easy-to-use mousse is quick and precise, rinses easily
Available over-the-counter nationwide at Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Kmart, and in some regional chains, including HEB, and online at Walmart.com, CVS.com, Walgreens.com, Amazon.com and Drugstore.com.
MSRP $24.99

Vamousse Lice Defense:

Non-toxic, pesticide-free daily shampoo defends against head lice
Shown in lab studies to kill lice
Great for use by the whole family during:
- Lice outbreaks at school
- Summer camp, sleepovers
- Treatment of a sibling
- Risk of re-infestation
Available over-the-counter nationwide at Walmart, CVS, and in some regional chains, online at Walgreens.com, Amazon.com, Drugstore.com and Walmart.com.
MSRP $12.99

About TyraTech
Established in 2004, TyraTech, Inc. (AIM: TYR and TYRU) is a life sciences company focusing on nature-derived insect and parasite control products that are as effective as traditional chemical options while providing a new level of safety for people, animals, and the environment. TyraTech’s Nature’s Technology® leverages its patented scientific platform to provide a full range of biocides, insect repellent, and head lice control solutions, including Vamousse.

¹http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/gen_info/faqs.html
² As shown in lab studies
³ Clinical trial conducted at Lice Source Services, Plantation, FL, Dec. 2015
⁴ American Academy of Pediatrics (2016) Report on lice Retrieved from http://www.aappublications.org/news/2016/04/11/Lice041116

Contact: Melissa Timney
(919) 277-1165

Clarity Media Group Taps David Puente And Juliana Silva To Head Global Expansion Of Diversity Communications

June 27, 2016

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NEW YORK, June 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Clarity Media Group today designated New York-based communications strategists David Puente and Juliana Silva to head the global expansion of the company’s media training, presentation coaching and message development services in English and Spanish across the U.S. Hispanic, Latin American and European spaces, effective immediately.

Bill McGowan, Founder and CEO, Clarity Media Group said, “David and Juliana are top-notch communicators with vast experience working in U.S. and international markets for major broadcasters and media companies. They are both bilingual and more than that, they are culturally fluent. Our clients, which include Fortune 500 companies, need presentation and media training services that are in-step with today’s fast-changing demographics. Juliana and David are perfectly positioned to help them reach and successfully connect with their target audiences.”

Juliana Silva is a seasoned, bilingual media executive and broadcast journalist. She has held top-level communications positions at the world’s leading broadcast network companies, including Time Warner, Turner Broadcasting Entertainment Latin America, CBS, and CNN. She has worked in diverse markets including Latin America, Europe and Asia, heading successful multicultural and multilingual publicity campaigns. Her initiatives raised brand awareness and corporate, C-Suite executive and on-air talent profiles around the world. She has also worked as a producer and reporter on high-impact stories and breaking news for CNN’s primetime shows, including Anderson Cooper 360 and The Situation Room.

David Puente is an Emmy-award winning journalist who has served as a broadcast executive, producer and reporter at ABC News, CNN and several European networks. He has worked closely with renowned media figures including the late Peter Jennings, Diane Sawyer and Barbara Walters. Additionally, David has expertise in executive public speaking and diversity and inclusion, and has worked with human resources teams at leading media companies including Disney and Time Warner. David leverages his communications expertise to help prepare clients for media appearances, speeches, and presentations.

Clarity Media Group is a global communications firm specializing in media, messaging, speech and presentation coaching. Clients include Fortune 500 companies covering a broad range of industries, including technology, media, finance and lifestyle. Headquartered in New York City with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Singapore, Clarity Media Group services clients in the U.S. and around the world. Discover more at http://www.claritymediagroup.com/diversity.

RealTime Racing Acuras Dominate Road America

June 27, 2016

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Ryan Eversley led a 1-2 sweep for Acura Saturday at Road America.

ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin, June 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura’s Ryan Eversley swept into the lead in the run to the first turn, and never looked back, heading a 1-2 finish for Acura Motorsports and RealTime Racing in Saturday’s Pirelli World Challenge race at Road America. Teammate Peter Cunningham completed the sweep, bringing his Acura TLX GT home second in the first of two races this weekend at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

Starting on the outside of front row, second, Eversley outran the Bentley of pole qualifier Adderly Fong on the long Road America front straight, taking his Acura TLX GT into a lead he would hold throughout the 50-minute contest. Eversley completed a dominating performance by setting fastest race lap, gaining the pole position for Sunday’s follow-up race.

“I had a good start, but so did Adderly,” Eversley said. “I have to thank the Acura V6 turbo horsepower for getting us into the lead. Then, as we went into Turn Five, I saw him lock up the brakes and slide down the escape road. After that, I concentrated on keeping ‘Mr. Road America’ [teammate Cunningham] behind me, and completing a great day for RealTime Racing and Acura.”

Cunningham, starting third, fought with Fong through the downhill straight into Turn Five, taking second place when Fong locked his brakes and briefly ran wide at the corner exit. Once in second, Cunningham held off Fong, the Porsche of Patrick Long, and the rest of the GT field to pull clear by some three seconds and complete the 1-2 finish for Acura at the “home track” for the RealTime Racing team, which is based in nearby Saukville, Wisconsin.

“It’s a dream come true to finish one-two in front of all our fans and supporters here at Road America,” Cunningham said. “It definitely hasn’t been an easy path. There were so many hours of work and development from everyone at Honda Performance Development and RealTime, and this is an awesome result. The atmosphere here has been incredible all weekend. It couldn’t have happened at a better place.”

Developed from the production Acura TLX by HPD and RealTime Racing, the Acura TLX GT features HPD chassis and aerodynamic performance parts approved for Pirelli World Challenge competition. It is powered by a direct-injected, twin-turbocharged V6 engine, developed by HPD from the production Acura TLX.

Video recaps from this weekend’s Acura Pirelli World Challenge and Honda Verizon IndyCar Series racing activities at Road America are being posted on the “Honda Racing/HPD” YouTube channel. Produced by the Carolinas Production Group, the video packages can be found in the 2016 HPD Trackside Video Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.

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If You Purchased Prograf (Not for Resale), You May Be Entitled to Money from a Class Action Settlement

June 27, 2016

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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Branstetter, Stranch & Jennings, PLLC regarding In re Prograf Antitrust Litigation.

A lawsuit is currently pending claiming that Astellas Pharma US, Inc. (“Astellas” or “Defendant”) violated state antitrust, unfair competition, consumer protection, and unjust enrichment laws of certain states by delaying the availability of a less expensive generic version of the immunosuppressant prescription drug Prograf® (known as tacrolimus). Plaintiffs allege that Defendant’s conduct caused some consumers and third party payors to pay too much for Prograf in certain states from September 3, 2008 to December 31, 2010 (also referred to as the “Class Damage Period”). This lawsuit does not claim that Prograf is unsafe or ineffective. Astellas denies any wrongdoing.

Are You Affected? As a Consumer, you may be a member of the Settlement Class if you paid for some or all of the purchase price for Prograf and/or its generic equivalent, in capsule form, for consumption by yourself or a member of your family any time between April 15, 2008 and December 31, 2010 (the “Class Period”) in Arizona, California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. As a Third-Party Payor, you may be a member of the Settlement Class if you paid for some or all of the purchase price for Prograf and/or its generic equivalent, in capsule form, for consumption by your members, employees, insureds, participants, or beneficiaries (including government-funded employee benefit plans) and not for resale in at least one of the above-listed states during the Class Period.

What Are Your Rights And Options? Stay in the class and file and claim: To share in the distribution of the Net Settlement Fund, you must file a claim form on or before December 6, 2016. Claim forms may be requested online at www.PrografIndirectPurchaserSettlement.com or by writing to Prograf Indirect Purchaser Settlement, c/o GCG, P.O. Box 10112, Dublin, OH 43017-3112.

Exclude Yourself: If you do not want to be included as a Class Member, you must exclude yourself by submitting a written Request for Exclusion (available at www.PrografIndirectPurchaserSettlement.com) to the Settlement Administrator at the address above by September 8, 2016. If you exclude yourself, you get no benefits, but keep your right to file your own lawsuit. Third Party Payors should visit the website for a complete list of items required in your exclusion request. Any Third Party Payor included in the Settlement Class that does not submit a valid request for exclusion providing all necessary information and documentation will be bound by the terms of the Settlement. Further, all members of the Settlement Class who have not requested exclusion from the Class will be bound by the Settlement entered in the Action even if they do not file a timely Proof of Claim.

Do Nothing: If you do nothing, you are choosing to stay in the Settlement Class and will be bound by the Settlement Agreement and future Court rulings.

Inquiries should NOT be directed to Defendants, the Court, or the Clerk of the Court. Inquiries, other than requests for the Notice or for a claim form, may be made to Class Counsel at the following addresses:

J. Gerard Stranch, IV	James R. Dugan, II
Joe P. Leniski, Jr.	Douglas Plymale, Ph.D.
BRANSTETTER, STRANCH &	David Franco
JENNINGS, PLLC	DUGAN LAW FIRM
The Freedom Center	One Canal Place
223 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Suite 200	365 Canal St., Suite 1000
Nashville, TN 37203	New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: (615) 254-8801	Tel: (504) 648-0180

A hearing will be held on November 2, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, before the Honorable Rya W. Zobel in Courtroom 12 of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, United States Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Way, Boston, MA 02210 to determine, among other things, whether the proposed settlement should be approved by the Court as fair, reasonable and adequate.

Want More Information? This notice is only a summary. More information can be found at www.PrografIndirectPurchaserSettlement.com, by calling 1-844-322-8238, writing to Prograf Indirect Purchaser Settlement, c/o GCG, P.O. Box 10112, Dublin, OH 43017-3112 or by email at [email protected].

Verizon enhances network for Republican and Democratic convention delegates, media and visitors

June 27, 2016

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BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In anticipation of record data usage by the tens of thousands of visitors to this year’s national political conventions, Verizon has made significant enhancements to its network in the host cities and convention facilities.

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7814951-verizon-rnc-dnc-network/

“We know sharing the convention experience is important for visitors to Cleveland and Philadelphia so we have invested millions of dollars and worked for several years on upgrading our networks and adding capacity for these events,” said Lynn Ramsey, Vice President Network Operations – Verizon.

Enhancing the network in Cleveland, Ohio

When the Republican National Convention (RNC) arrives in Cleveland July 18-21, Verizon will have completed improvements to the city’s #1 overall network as rated by RootMetrics* in a recent Metro Rootscore^® report.

Verizon is doubling the network capacity to its neutral host Distributed Antenna System (DAS) at Quicken Loans Arena, the main convention facility. A DAS system consists of a series of smaller antennas networked together throughout a venue. Specifically for the RNC, new on-the-floor antenna sectors will be added to provide coverage for delegates. Verizon’s existing small cells covering the surrounding areas – including the arena parking lots – were also upgraded to double the network capacity.

New indoor wireless DAS systems were also installed at the Cleveland Convention Center (including the downtown Hilton Hotel), the Ritz Carlton, Tower City Center and JACK Casino facilities. Network optimization and new small cell sites will enhance Verizon’s network peak speeds and capacity in key convention areas, such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia

For the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia on July 25-28, major upgrades to Verizon’s networks in downtown Philadelphia for the historic Pope Francis visit in 2015 have remained in place. Network capacity was quadrupled for the visit with upgrades including 11 miles of new fiber optic cable, new cell sites and a system of small cells in the downtown area, as well as capacity enhancements at the airport, downtown hotels and SEPTA stations.

At the Wells Fargo Center, Verizon has installed a system to improve capacity by more than 550 percent, which is equal to more than six times greater capacity than before. Outside the center, a temporary cell site known as a Cell on Wheels (COW) will add capacity in Parking Lot E. To better serve surrounding parking lots, additional small cells and network capacity have been added at nearby Lincoln Financial Field.

Verizon has installed new fiber at multiple locations in downtown Philadelphia, including Independence Mall and The National Constitution Center, for use by broadcast media covering the convention. New fiber was also added to the Wells Fargo Center, doubling the capacity at the facility for broadcast media and other connectivity needs.

Network monitoring and reliability measures

Verizon will monitor network operations 24/7 at both the RNC and DNC. Each convention will feature a special command center that will house technicians and engineers who will communicate directly with the public safety officials and convention organizers in the case of severe weather or other emergency.

Verizon prepares year-round with emergency response plans and the network is engineered with reliability features such as on-site back-up battery power at cell sites and generator capabilities in the event of a service disruption.

A key contributor to Verizon’s network success is its consistent capital investment in its wireless network to lead in innovation and stay ahead of customers’ demands. Since 2000, Verizon has invested more than $111 billion across the U.S. to provide its customers with a reliable network for voice calls, multimedia communication, media consumption and interactive gaming.

*Ranking based on the RootMetrics® Cleveland RootScore® Report: April 2016. Tested with best commercially available smartphones on 4 national mobile networks across all available network types. Your experiences may vary. The RootMetrics award is not an endorsement of Verizon. Visit www.rootmetrics.com for more details.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York City, generated nearly $132 billion in 2015 revenues. Verizon operates America’s most reliable wireless network, with 112.6 million retail connections nationwide. The company also provides communications and entertainment services over America’s most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers worldwide.

VERIZON’S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: News releases, feature stories, executive biographies and media contacts are available at Verizon’s online News Center at www.verizon.com/news/. News releases are also available through an RSS feed. To subscribe, visit www.verizon.com/about/rss-feeds/.

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RealTime Racing Acuras Dominate Road America

June 27, 2016

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Ryan Eversley followed up his victory Saturday at Road America with a second Pirelli World Challenge race win Sunday in Elkhart Lake, Wis.

ELKHART LAKE, Wisconsin, June 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Acura’s Ryan Eversley completed a sweep of the Pirelli World Challenge doubleheader race weekend at Road America, adding a second flag-to-flag victory in Sunday’s 50-minute race to his equally dominant winning performance on Saturday.

In Saturday’s opener, Eversley swept into the lead in the run to the first turn, and never looked back, heading a 1-2 finish for Acura Motorsports and RealTime Racing. Teammate Peter Cunningham completed the sweep, bringing his Acura TLX GT home second in the first of this weekend’s two races at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

Starting on the outside of front row, second, Eversley outran the Bentley of pole qualifier Adderly Fong on the long Road America front straight, taking his Acura TLX GT into a lead he would hold throughout the 50-minute contest. Eversley completed a dominating performance by setting fastest race lap, gaining the pole position for Sunday’s follow-up race.

On Sunday, Eversley briefly lost the lead to rival Bryan Heitkotter in the run from the green flag to Turn One, but had regained the advantage by Turn Three and, once again, was never headed, taking the checkers by 2.623 seconds over Fong for his second victory of the weekend.

“Our results this weekend reinforce the image of Acura as a performance brand, against the likes of Audi, Ferrari, and Mercedes,” said Art St. Cyr, president of Honda Performance Development. “Congratulations to Ryan, Peter, everyone at RealTime Racing and HPD for a dominating performance. Ryan’s victory sweep this weekend and Peter’s second and fourth-place finishes, at their home track, was a definite ‘feel good’ story. We look forward to our own ‘home track’ appearance next month at Mid-Ohio, where we hope to build on these results.”

The wins were the first of the season for Eversley, and the second and third GT class victories of his Pirelli Word Challenge career.

“I can’t say ‘thanks’ enough to everyone at Acura, RealTime Racing and Honda Performance Development,” Eversley said at the end of Sunday’s race. “This has been an unbelievable weekend, unreal. Brian [Heitkotter] had a great start and beat me into Turn One. Fortunately, I was able to get a run on him going into [Turn] Three and pass him back. He had another good run at me going into Turn Five, but I was able to out-brake him there, and eventually he dropped back. This track really suits the TLX GT, but we’ve had to work hard. We found some setup things in a test here a couple of weeks ago that I think made the difference for us this weekend. I race for the best team, and the best company, in the world.”

Starting third on Sunday in his RealTime Racing Acura TLX GT, Cunningham fell to fifth on the opening lap after minor contact with Fong, but recovered to finish fourth.

“To finish fourth today is a good effort. Obviously, would have preferred to be on the podium, but we didn’t have quite as good a run as yesterday,” Cunningham recounted. “At the start, I had to lift to make room for [Adderly] Fong going into Turn One, and we still made some light contact. After that, the car was a little nervous entering Turn One and the [Turn 9-10] Carousel, and we just didn’t have quite enough to run at the front. Still, it’s a great day for Acura, HPD and RealTime, and to cheer on Ryan [Eversley] for his win.”

Developed from the production Acura TLX by HPD and RealTime Racing, the Acura TLX GT features HPD chassis and aerodynamic performance parts approved for Pirelli World Challenge competition. It is powered by a direct-injected, twin-turbocharged V6 engine, developed by HPD from the production Acura TLX.

Video recaps from this weekend’s Acura Pirelli World Challenge and Honda Verizon IndyCar Series racing activities at Road America are being posted on the “Honda Racing/HPD” YouTube channel. Produced by the Carolinas Production Group, the video packages can be found in the 2016 HPD Trackside Video Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV.

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