CONCACAF Announces Reform Framework
CONCACAF Announces Reform Framework
MIAMI, July 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) announced today that its Executive Committee has approved an expansive Reform Framework that seeks to substantially strengthen the Confederation’s governance, management, and operations.
The Reform Framework was unanimously approved by CONCACAF’s Executive Committee at an in-person meeting on Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. The new phase of reforms to governance, management, and operations will start being implemented immediately.
The Reform Framework, which was developed at the request of the Confederation’s Executive Committee, is an additional step toward ushering in systemic organizational change to further enhance CONCACAF’s business operations through improved governance, increased public disclosure, and enhanced anti-corruption controls.
In a statement, CONCACAF said: “This Reform Framework reflects CONCACAF’s commitment to strengthening our governance, management, and operations. These reforms are intended to apply best practices for sound corporate governance to CONCACAF’s business operations. In implementing the Reform Framework, the Confederation will demonstrate to its fans, sponsors, member associations and other stakeholders that CONCACAF is resilient and devoted to managing, developing, and promoting the game with accountability and transparency.”
Proposals contained in the Reform Framework fall into three categories: Corporate Governance; Fraud Prevention and Compliance; and Transparency. Many, but not all of the reforms, are listed below. To view the full Reform Framework, please visit www.concacaf.com/reformframework.
The Reform Framework announced today follows several other actions taken by CONCACAF in the last few weeks. Since May 27th, CONCACAF’s Executive Committee has also provisionally banned officials allegedly involved in wrongdoing; initiated a full review of all current expenditures and contracts with vendors and sponsors; and engaged the global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal to assess and recommend improvements in the Confederation’s business operations.
Ismael Cala Chosen Best Lecturer on Leadership for 2014-2015
Ismael Cala Chosen Best Lecturer on Leadership for 2014-2015
MIAMI, July 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The well-known TV host and inspirational author Ismael Cala has been chosen Best Inspirational Speaker on Leadership for 2014-2015 by the Asociacion de Conferencistas Hispanos (Association of Hispanic Lecturers).
“Ismael Cala is a leader who puts his heart into his audience presentations, baring his soul in order to give it his all,” said Francisco Yanez, president of the Asociacion de Conferencistas Hispanos. “He is a sensitive, charismatic and empathetic communicator who is tremendously faithful to his values.”
Yanez said it was “an honor” to present the award to the CNN en Espanol host.
Cala told Yanez he greatly appreciated the recognition. “I began lecturing three years ago and it’s been a dream come true. I still have a lot to share and learn. I’m deeply honored by this recognition from the Asociacion de Conferencistas Hispanos. It will motivate me to continue growing and innovating in the area of leadership and self-improvement,” said Cala from Nicaragua, where he is scheduled to present his lecture “EsCALA a otro nivel” (Rise to Another Level) this Thursday.
On another note, Cala received an honorable mention this past weekend from The International Latino Book Awards for his book “Un buen hijo de P,” in the category of Most Inspirational Book. The author was present to receive the award at a ceremony held in San Francisco.
This is the second time that Cala has been recognized by The International Latino Book Awards. The first occasion was for his book “El poder de escuchar” (The Power of Listening).
ABOUT ISMAEL CALA
Ismael Cala, host of the show CALA in CNN en Espanol, has more than 25 years of media experience in Cuba, Canada, the United States and Mexico, notably at Televisa, Univision, TLN and AmericaTeve.
His books “El poder de escuchar” [The Power of Listening] (2013) and “Un buen hijo de P” (2014) have become best sellers in Latin America and the United States. Ismael directs the digital magazine “Cala 3.0” and publishes a weekly column in more than 25 newspapers and magazines.
Cala has received a number of awards, among them Iberoamerican Personality (Organization of Iberoamerican Journalists, 2014), the John Maxwell Leadership Award in media, and the Golden Palm Award of the National Circle of Journalists of Mexico.
The show CALA is broadcast on CNN en Espanol at 9:00pm (USA, ET). Follow him on Twitter: @cala and @calabienestar. And on facebook.com/IsmaelCala.
Labor Commissioner Cites Grocery Chain El Super More Than $180,000 for Wage Theft Violations
Labor Commissioner Cites Grocery Chain El Super More Than $180,000 for Wage Theft Violations
LOS ANGELES, July 3, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — California Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su this week cited Paramount-based El Super grocery store chain for multiple wage theft violations, with assessments and penalties totaling $180,668. The chain of 43 markets is owned and operated by Bodega Latin, Inc., with 15 locations in Los Angeles.
The investigation revealed that El Super denied rest and meal periods, and failed to pay overtime wages for 20 workers at 10 of El Super’s Los Angeles markets.
“California labor laws are clear regarding rest periods and overtime requirements. Employees must be compensated for the hours they work and the benefits they earn,” said Christine Baker, Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The Labor Commissioner’s Office is a division of DIR.
Investigators gathered evidence using payroll records audits and worker interviews. The evidence indicated rest and meal period violations as well as overtime premiums owed between June 17, 2012 and June 6, 2015 for all of the workers interviewed. Some employees worked an average of 55 hours per week but were paid for only 40 hours without overtime. Workers were forced to clock out for meal breaks but ordered to return to work without taking their full meal period. In some cases, workers were not allowed to take rest breaks.
Bodega Latin, Inc. was assessed $3,557 in minimum wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages, $44,463 in overtime wages, $93,228 in rest period premiums, $19,903 in meal period premiums, $8,161 in waiting time penalties and $7,800 in rest period penalties. Bodega must also reimburse its staff at the 10 locations $101,084 for illegal uniform deductions documented during the audit.
“This citation is an expensive reminder to employers who are depriving workers of their hard-earned wages,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su.
Many of the wage violations were documented in off-site interviews with the El Super workers.
“Workers often do not know their rights and fear losing their jobs for complaining about wage theft,” said Su. “It is important that workers exercise their labor rights by contacting us if they have been victimized by wage theft – and we can help workers to feel safe by offering off-site interviews where they can speak without their employer watching.”
The Labor Commissioner’s Office, formally known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, inspects workplaces for wage and hour violations, adjudicates wage claims, enforces prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship standards in public works projects, investigates retaliation and whistleblower complaints, issues licenses and registrations for businesses, and educates the public on labor laws. Updated information on California labor laws is available online.
The Wage Theft is a Crime public awareness campaign, launched last year by DIR and its Labor Commissioner’s Office, has helped inform workers of their rights. The campaign includes multilingual print and outdoor advertising as well as radio commercials on ethnic stations in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Hmong and Tagalog.
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 also offers recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics.
Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Peter Melton at (510) 286-1161 for additional details.
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Law & Order, One Of Television’s Most Successful Brands, Debuts In Spanish For The First Time On NBC UNIVERSO
Law & Order, One Of Television’s Most Successful Brands, Debuts In Spanish For The First Time On NBC UNIVERSO
Law & Order, the Series that Started it All, and Law & Order: Los Angeles, Set to Bring Coast-to-Coast ‘Ripped from the Headlines’ Drama to U.S. Latinos Starting Monday, July 6
MIAMI, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBC UNIVERSO, the modern sports and entertainment cable channel for Latinos, today announced the premieres of Law & Order and Law & Order: Los Angeles for the first time in Spanish in the U.S. Law & Order, one of television’s most successful brands and the longest-running crime series in television history, unleashes its thrilling police and courtroom drama ‘en Espanol’ with back-to-back episodes beginning at 5 p.m. ET/PT every Monday through Thursday, starting on Mon., July 6. Law & Order: Los Angeles will air weekly on Tuesdays during primetime at 9 p.m. ET/PT, starting July 7.
Set in New York City, every episode of Law & Order starts with a homicide. New York City Police Department (NYPD) homicide detectives (portrayed by Chris Noth, Jerry Orbach and S. Epatha Merkerson) investigate the crimes and bring in the law-breakers; followed by district attorneys (led by Sam Waterston, Steven Hill and Jill Hennessy) who prosecute the wrongdoers to ensure justice is served. Created by Dick Wolf, Law & Order ran for 20 seasons on NBC, and has been nominated for the most consecutive Emmy Awards of any primetime drama series.
“Law & Order is an iconic series that has already captivated audiences around the world with its ‘ripped from the headlines’ brand of drama,” said Bilai Joa Silar, Senior Vice President, Programming & Production for NBC UNIVERSO. “For NBC UNIVERSO, it is a privilege to be able to reintroduce this intelligent and riveting series to a whole new Spanish-dominant U.S. audience.”
To its end, Law & Order: Los Angeles showcases the point of view of the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD’s) elite Robbery Homicide Division, delving into the unique attitudes, cultures and criminal element of the West Coast, while covering the beneath-the-surface, seedier side of Los Angeles, its celebrities and crimes. The drama follows detectives (Skeet Ulrich, Corey Stoll) conducting investigations, while the cases are then prosecuted by Deputy District Attorneys portrayed by Academy Award-nominee Terrence Howard, Regina Hall, and Alfred Molina. The pedigreed regular and recurring cast also includes Rachel Ticotin and Peter Coyote.
Subscribers of NBC UNIVERSO on participating cable, satellite, and telco services can also view episodes on Video on Demand, as well as nbcuniverso.com/now and the NBC UNIVERSO NOW app by entering the subscriber’s log-in information.
For more information on Law & Order and Law & Order: Los Angeles, visit www.NBCUniverso.com.
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A Historic Rematch: Analysis Of The Grand Finale Of The FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™, United States Vs. Japan, On TELEMUNDO
A Historic Rematch: Analysis Of The Grand Finale Of The FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™, United States Vs. Japan, On TELEMUNDO
Everything you need to know when the reigning world champions take on the powerhouse US team this Sunday, July 5 at 6:30PM/5:30C/3:30P on TELEMUNDO
The same two countries met in the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011™
MIAMI, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After four years of waiting, the United States finally has a chance to play Japan again for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ title this Sunday, July 5 at 6:30PM/5:30C/3:30P on TELEMUNDO, NBCDeportes.com digital platforms and the NBC Deportes EN VIVO EXTRA mobile app. Sunday’s game is a repeat of the Germany 2011 Women’s World Cup final, a tactical, balanced and exciting game that remained tied until the penalty phase, when Japan scored the winning kick. The United States got its revenge the following year, beating Japan to take home the gold at the 2012 London Olympic Games, but beating Japan at the soccer World Cup has remained an obsession for the US women, who won the title in 1991 and 1999.
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In preparation for this eagerly anticipated rematch, two NBC Deportes soccer experts – veteran narrator and commentator Sammy Sadovnik and former Mexican national team member and sports commentator Andrea Rodebaugh – shared some of their thoughts about what to expect from this historic game.
United States:
- The US has participated in all seven FIFA Women’s World Cup™, winning two and taking second place once.
- The team’s performance improved over the course of the tournament and it must keep up this drive under pressure in the final.
- Despite being undefeated in Canada, the US does not have a perfect record, having tied Sweden 0-0 in the first round.
- The US defense has been extremely effective, letting only one goal past up to this point.
- Coach Jill Ellis has favored an effective defensive strategy over spectacular offensive strikes.
- Goalkeeper Hope Solo hasn’t had to do much so far thanks to her teammates’ diligent defense, but she will have to stay on her toes to avoid any costly mistakes. She has kept the US goal safe for 523 minutes, letting in only a single ball in the team’s first match against Australia.
- The US changed its formation in the semifinals against Germany, shifting from 1-4-4-2 in the group phase to 1-4-3-3, allowing for better control over the ball and a more effective offense.
- In Sunday’s game, the US women must be patient and avoid giving possession to Japan, which is expert at controlling the ball.
- Alex Morgan will be key to the team’s chances for success. After a less than stellar start, she recovered much of her form and confidence over the course of the tournament and is indispensable in steering her teammates toward the goal.
Japan:
- Japan has also qualified for every Women’s World Cup but has not brought home as much glory as the US, winning only once (Germany 2011).
- To beat the US, Japan will have to play a nearly perfect game and maintain its famed organization in both defense and offense.
- Its best course of action will be to pass the ball on quickly, keeping possession by taking advantage of the entire breadth of the field.
- At a disadvantage to the Americans in terms of strength and speed, the Nippon women should avoid individual direct challenges, opting instead to attack and defend as a group.
- They should be especially careful to avoid committing fouls near the penalty area or giving free or corner kicks to the US, which has an impressive record of accuracy in set pieces.
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Passenger Cars Join Light Trucks in Boosting American Honda June 2015 Sales
Passenger Cars Join Light Trucks in Boosting American Honda June 2015 Sales
TORRANCE, California, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported June 2015 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 134,397 units, an increase of 4.2 percent. Acura sedans led AHM’s June increase, gaining 107.9 percent on sales of 5,878. Acura truck sales also increased, rising 15.2 percent with sales of 9,649 vehicles for a new June record. Honda trucks gained 18 percent on sales of 57,667, also a record for June, while Honda car sales were down 11.3 percent with 61,203 units sold. Total Honda brand sales reached 118,870 for a gain of 1 percent.
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Honda
Honda trucks had a record month of June, gaining 18 percent. Honda’s newest entry in the light truck market—the HR-V—continues to grab consumer attention, with sales topping 7,700 units in June, easily exceeding its stellar debut last month. The best-selling CR-V also enjoyed a record June and despite the strong consumer appetite for trucks, Honda’s Accord and Civic continued strong sales while the Honda Fit scorched the sales charts yet again. Odyssey also gained ground in June.
- The best-selling CR-V posted record June sales, realizing a 8.5 percent increase on sales of 28,349 vehicles.
- Overall light truck sales remain on a record pace with Odyssey posting a 6.5 percent increase in June with sales of 11,621, supporting the record sales of CR-V and strong start for HR-V while the all-new 2016 Pilot enters the market.
- Sales of the versatile Fit jumped 26.3 percent, with 4,669 vehicles sold last month, part of the strong passenger car lineup that included combined sales of nearly 60,000 units for Civic and Accord.
“With the introduction of the 2016 Pilot late last month, our SUV lineup is the strongest it has ever been, and it was already in very good shape,” said Jeff Conrad, Honda Division senior vice president and general manager. “The next several months will be exciting as we begin to renew and expand our car lineup.”
Acura
Acura sedans stepped into the sales limelight in June, continuing recent momentum and doubling last year’s June sedan sales total on the strength of TLX and ILX. Overall Acura sales totaled 15,527, lifting the brand 38.6 percent in June. Not to be outdone, Acura’s RDX captured yet another sales record in June while MDX remained in high demand, though somewhat capacity constrained. Overall, Acura truck sales were up 15.2 percent with sales of 9,649 vehicles.
- TLX sales continued to gain momentum, nearly reaching 4,000 units again.
- ILX took a sharp upward turn with a record June performance, gaining 79.1 percent on sales of 1,662. Acura sedan sales totaled 5,878 in June, a 107.9 percent increase.
- The recently refreshed RDX continued to resonate strongly with customers, up 45.1 percent on sales of 5,056 for its best June on record.
“It is exciting to see Acura sedans enjoy success in the face of a market where light trucks have been dominating,” said Mike Accavitti, Acura Division senior vice president and general manager. “We’re pleased by the record month for the refreshed RDX, but the growing momentum of the TLX and ILX is key to the future of the Acura brand.”
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American Honda Vehicle Sales for June 2015 |
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Month-to-Date |
Year-to-Date |
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|
June 2015 |
June 2014 |
DSR** % Change |
MoM % Change |
June 2015 |
June 2014 |
DSR** % Change |
YoY % Change |
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|
American Honda Total |
134,397 |
129,023 |
0.0% |
4.2% |
753,001 |
739,436 |
1.8% |
1.8% |
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|
Total Car Sales |
67,081 |
71,791 |
-10.3% |
-6.6% |
384,016 |
403,414 |
-4.8% |
-4.8% |
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|
Total Truck Sales |
67,316 |
57,232 |
12.9% |
17.6% |
368,985 |
336,022 |
9.8% |
9.8% |
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|
Honda |
Total Car Sales |
61,203 |
68,963 |
-14.8% |
-11.3% |
352,064 |
378,532 |
-7.0% |
-7.0% |
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|
Honda |
Total Truck Sales |
57,667 |
48,854 |
13.3% |
18.0% |
313,850 |
282,953 |
10.9% |
10.9% |
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|
Acura |
Total Car Sales |
5,878 |
2,828 |
99.5% |
107.9% |
31,952 |
24,882 |
28.4% |
28.4% |
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|
Acura |
Total Truck Sales |
9,649 |
8,378 |
10.6% |
15.2% |
55,135 |
53,069 |
3.9% |
3.9% |
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|
Total Domestic Car Sales |
66,522 |
69,112 |
-7.6% |
-3.7% |
380,294 |
372,150 |
2.2% |
2.2% |
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|
Honda Division |
60,869 |
67,194 |
-13.0% |
-9.4% |
349,570 |
354,777 |
-1.5% |
-1.5% |
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|
Acura Division |
5,653 |
1,918 |
182.9% |
194.7% |
30,724 |
17,373 |
76.8% |
76.8% |
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|
Total Domestic Truck Sales |
67,316 |
57,232 |
12.9% |
17.6% |
368,980 |
336,022 |
9.8% |
9.8% |
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|
Honda Division |
57,667 |
48,854 |
13.3% |
18.0% |
313,845 |
282,953 |
10.9% |
10.9% |
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|
Acura Division |
9,649 |
8,378 |
10.6% |
15.2% |
55,135 |
53,069 |
3.9% |
3.9% |
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|
Total Import Car Sales |
559 |
2,679 |
-80.0% |
-79.1% |
3,722 |
31,264 |
-88.1% |
-88.1% |
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|
Honda Division |
334 |
1,769 |
-81.9% |
-81.1% |
2,494 |
23,755 |
-89.5% |
-89.5% |
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|
Acura Division |
225 |
910 |
-76.3% |
-75.3% |
1,228 |
7,509 |
-83.6% |
-83.6% |
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|
Total Import Truck Sales |
0 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
5 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
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|
Honda Division |
0 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
5 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
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|
Acura Division |
0 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
0 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
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MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION |
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Honda Division Total |
118,870 |
117,817 |
-3.1% |
0.9% |
665,914 |
661,485 |
0.7% |
0.7% |
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|
* ACCORD |
27,477 |
32,329 |
-18.4% |
-15.0% |
155,746 |
185,278 |
-15.9% |
-15.9% |
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|
* CIVIC |
28,727 |
32,301 |
-14.6% |
-11.1% |
158,301 |
167,097 |
-5.3% |
-5.3% |
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CR-Z |
204 |
302 |
-35.2% |
-32.5% |
1,292 |
1,999 |
-35.4% |
-35.4% |
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FCX CLARITY |
0 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
0 |
1 |
-100.0% |
-100.0% |
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|
* FIT |
4,669 |
3,698 |
21.2% |
26.3% |
35,634 |
21,824 |
63.3% |
63.3% |
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|
INSIGHT |
126 |
333 |
-63.7% |
-62.2% |
1,091 |
2,333 |
-53.2% |
-53.2% |
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|
CROSSTOUR |
837 |
675 |
19.0% |
24.0% |
4,596 |
6,378 |
-27.9% |
-27.9% |
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|
* CR-V |
28,349 |
26,129 |
4.2% |
8.5% |
163,018 |
154,692 |
5.4% |
5.4% |
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|
HR-V |
7,760 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
14,141 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
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|
ODYSSEY |
11,621 |
10,911 |
2.2% |
6.5% |
62,636 |
63,297 |
-1.0% |
-1.0% |
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|
PILOT |
9,093 |
9,830 |
-11.2% |
-7.5% |
68,956 |
50,680 |
36.1% |
36.1% |
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|
RIDGELINE |
7 |
1,309 |
-99.5% |
-99.5% |
503 |
7,906 |
-93.6% |
-93.6% |
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|
*** |
Memo: Accord FHEV |
1,241 |
1,135 |
5.0% |
9.3% |
6,407 |
6,888 |
-7.0% |
-7.0% |
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|
Memo: Accord PHEV |
4 |
28 |
-86.3% |
-85.7% |
59 |
180 |
-67.2% |
-67.2% |
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|
Memo: Civic Hybrid |
391 |
410 |
-8.4% |
-4.6% |
2,264 |
2,495 |
-9.3% |
-9.3% |
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|
Memo: Fit EV |
0 |
38 |
-100.0% |
-100.0% |
0 |
221 |
-100.0% |
-100.0% |
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|
Acura Division Total |
15,527 |
11,206 |
33.0% |
38.6% |
87,087 |
77,951 |
11.7% |
11.7% |
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|
ILX |
1,662 |
928 |
71.9% |
79.1% |
8,471 |
8,357 |
1.4% |
1.4% |
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|
RLX / RL |
224 |
229 |
-6.1% |
-2.2% |
1,200 |
2,084 |
-42.4% |
-42.4% |
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|
TL |
5 |
990 |
-99.5% |
-99.5% |
81 |
9,016 |
-99.1% |
-99.1% |
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|
TLX |
3,986 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
22,172 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
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|
TSX |
1 |
681 |
-99.9% |
-99.9% |
28 |
5,425 |
-99.5% |
-99.5% |
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|
MDX |
4,592 |
4,890 |
-9.9% |
-6.1% |
29,420 |
30,664 |
-4.1% |
-4.1% |
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|
RDX |
5,056 |
3,485 |
39.3% |
45.1% |
25,713 |
22,349 |
15.1% |
15.1% |
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|
ZDX |
1 |
3 |
-68.0% |
-66.7% |
2 |
56 |
-96.4% |
-96.4% |
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|
*** |
Memo: ILX Hybrid |
1 |
44 |
-97.8% |
-97.7% |
19 |
271 |
-93.0% |
-93.0% |
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Memo: RLX Hybrid |
27 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
119 |
0 |
0.0% |
0.0% |
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Memo: TSX Wagon |
0 |
67 |
-100.0% |
-100.0% |
2 |
542 |
-99.6% |
-99.6% |
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|
Selling Days |
25 |
24 |
152 |
152 |
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|
**** Hybrid |
1,994 |
2,252 |
-15.0% |
-11.5% |
11,251 |
14,166 |
-20.6% |
-20.6% |
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* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts |
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** Daily Selling Rate |
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*** Memo line items are included in the respective model total |
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**** Hybrid includes FHEV, PHEV, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Insight, ILX Hybrid, RLX Hybrid and RLX Sport Hybrid |
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Tequila CAZADORES® and Remezcla Launch Live Summer Unscripted National Sweepstakes
Tequila CAZADORES® and Remezcla Launch Live Summer Unscripted National Sweepstakes
New Sweepstakes will give winners the opportunity to experience Mexico in an authentic and unscripted way
NEW YORK, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Tequila CAZADORES and millennial Latin media company Remezcla announced today an exciting new sweepstakes as part of the “Live Summer Unscripted” campaign launching on July 1st, 2015.
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Drawing on the thrill of spontaneity and being led to new places with no roadmap and no planning, Tequila CAZADORES and Remezcla will challenge consumers to enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win an unscripted adventure in Mexico.
Remezcla and Tequila CAZADORES have designed five unique and unexpected experiences. The details of the each experience will not be revealed until the winner arrives in Mexico. When entering, participants will only know what types of adventures they are able to choose from based on different locations in Mexico and activities.
Participants will be able to sign up for the sweepstakes via www.remezcla.com/liveunscripted/, starting July 1st, 2015 through September 30th, 2015. The “Live Summer Unscripted” sweepstakes will offer one (1) lucky winner an experience in Mexico with two (2) friends.
Tequila CAZADORES and Remezcla will promote the sweepstakes through social media, web and mobile sites. To register and enter the “Live Summer Unscripted” sweepstakes and for official terms and conditions, visit www.remezcla.com/liveunscripted/. Live unscripted.
ABOUT TEQUILA CAZADORES
Tequila CAZADORES is one of the most popular premium tequilas in Mexico and the United States. Tequila CAZADORES is made with 100 percent blue agave grown, harvested and distilled in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, recognized as the premier agave growing region in the world, resulting in a smoother, more flavorful taste. For additional information about Tequila CAZADORES please visit www.cazadores.com.
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ABOUT REMEZCLA
Since 2008, Remezcla has been headquartered in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Remezcla is considered as the most influential new media brand for Latino Millennial with national and international audience in the U.S., Latin America and Spain. Remezcla’s content and advertising network generates over 25 million page views and 4.5 million unique visitors per month.
Remezcla operates as a digital publisher, creative agency, and entertainment company. Remezcla’s award winning creative agency provides creative, digital, and experiential marketing services. It has been the recipient of the 2014 Ex Award for Best Multicultural Event Campaign by Event Marketer Magazine, the 2015 Reggie Award for Best Multicultural/Lifestyle Program by the Association of National Advertisers in addition to other awards from BizBash Media and the International Special Events Society. For more information please visit Remezcla.com.
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USDA and Ad Council Launch New Educational Videos to Help Families Protect Themselves from Food Poisoning this Summer
WASHINGTON, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Millions of Americans are expected to fire up the grills this summer—a time when incidents of foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning, tend to surge. In preparation for barbecue season, the Ad Council and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), are launching a series of new online videos demonstrating the four food safety steps families can take when cooking at home. The videos are an extension of the national Food Safe Families campaign, a multimedia effort created to raise awareness about the risks of food poisoning and motivate consumers to take specific actions to reduce their risk and keep their families
healthy.
Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7558351-ad-council-usda-food-safety/
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Foodborne illness is a serious public threat in the United States. The CDC estimates that approximately 1 in 6 Americans (48 million people) suffer from foodborne illness each year, resulting in roughly 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Because warm weather events often present opportunities for bacteria to thrive and multiply more rapidly, the summer months typically see a spike in reports of foodborne illness
and outbreaks.
Additionally, Independence Day is one of the most popular times to grill – with more than 81 million Americans expected to barbecue this July 4th and nearly $400 million worth of beef sold in preparation. USDA research shows that 1 out of every 4 hamburger turns brown before reaching a safe internal temperature. This summer, the USDA is reminding Americans everywhere to "Grill Like a PRO" by taking the necessary food safety steps. One of the easiest ways to avoid foodborne illness is to use a food thermometer when cooking on the grill. Harmful bacteria on burgers, chicken and steak cannot be seen with the naked eye and the only way to know that food is safe to eat is by using a food thermometer. "Grilling Like a PRO" includes:
- P- Place the Thermometer! Check the internal temperature by inserting the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat (usually about (1.5 to 2 inches deep). If you are cooking a thinner piece of meat, like chicken breasts or hamburger patties, insert the thermometer from the side.
- R – Read the Temperature! Wait about 10 to 20 seconds for an accurate temperature. Use the safe internal temperatures guidelines outlined on www.foodsafety.gov for your meat and poultry
- O – Off the Grill! Once the meat and poultry reach their safe minimum internal temperatures, take the food off the grill and place it on a clean platter. Don't put cooked food on the same platter that held raw meat or poultry.
The new educational videos demonstrates the four main steps people can take to reduce the risk of food poisoning – clean, separate, cook and chill. Each video provides actionable and educational information on specific safe food handling and preparation practices, including how to avoid cross-contamination, use a food thermometer, thaw food properly and clean surfaces and foods thoroughly. The new videos will be shared on FoodSafety.gov and USDA's social media channels including Facebook
and Twitter.
"With so many people planning to picnic and barbecue during hot weather this summer, it's never been more important to empower them with food safety resources," said Maria Malagon, Director of Food Safety Education at USDA. "That's why we created these videos to educate the public about the proper safe food handling behaviors in their kitchens to keep their families safe."
The Food Safe Families campaign aims to raise awareness about the risk of foodborne illness and encourage families to both learn and practice key steps that will help keep everyone safe from foodborne illness through the following safe food handling behaviors:
- Clean: Wash hands with soap and warm water before and after handling raw food. Clean all surfaces and utensils with soap and hot water. Wash all produce under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking.
- Separate: Use separate plates and utensils to avoid cross-contamination between raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs and foods that are ready to eat (like already cooked foods or raw vegetables).
- Cook: Cook foods to the safe temperature by using a food thermometer.
- Chill: Chill foods promptly if not consuming immediately after cooking. Don't leave food at room temperature for longer than two hours, or 1 hour if temperature is above 90°F.
The campaign also includes English and Spanish-language TV, radio, print, and Web advertising, as well as an integrated digital and social media program. All campaign elements direct audiences to visit FoodSafety.gov, where they can learn about food safety practices. Consumers can also access "Ask Karen," an online database with answers to nearly 1,500 questions related to preventing foodborne illnesses in both English and Spanish. Additionally, the USDA has launched FoodKeeper, an Android and Apple app designed to help people understand how different storing methods affect a product's shelf life, maximize the storage life foods and beverages in the home, and remind them to use items before they are likely to spoil.
Launched in June of 2011, Food Safe Families is the first joint national multimedia public service campaign designed to help families prevent food poisoning in the home. Since launch, the campaign has received more than $100 million in donated media and campaign website, FoodSafety.gov has educated over more than 25 million visitors. Per the Ad Council model, the PSAs are distributed to media outlets nationwide and run in air time and
space donated by the media.
USDA
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (www.fsis.usda.gov) is the public health regulatory agency in USDA responsible for ensuring that meat, poultry, and processed egg products are safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled. To accomplish this, FSIS employs approximately 7,600 inspection personnel who enforce the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act. During Fiscal Year 2010, FSIS inspection personnel ensured public health requirements were met by inspecting 147 million head of livestock, nine billion poultry carcasses, and 2.6 billion pounds of processed egg products.
The Ad Council
The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization with a rich history of marshaling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit www.adcouncil.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or view our PSAs on YouTube.
What It Means to Be an American Citizen
What It Means to Be an American Citizen
By Julio C. Urdaneta*
WASHINGTON, July 2, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — There will be a barbecue with friends, fireworks, and a day off from work. But for me, this Independence Day will be far different from the ones I have celebrated since I moved to the United States 13 years ago.
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It will be the first one I celebrate after becoming an American citizen. And I couldn’t be more proud.
As a young, idealistic journalist, I came to the United States from Latin America eager to find a new vision of the world, a new canvas where I could practice my craft. And I found much more than that: I found a vast nation with millions of people with interesting lives: Heroes, mavericks, entrepreneurs, eccentrics, dreamers, believers – all of them full of stories waiting to be told and shared with the world.
I was challenged, taunted, to get out my comfort zone and understand this new world that now I call home. The energy this country radiates forced me to grow, to question myself and to let go of many misconceptions and beliefs that shaped my life up to that point. I was born again here.
It takes brave men and women to envision and create a nation and make it prosper, just like our forefathers did. And as a testament of its strong foundation, one of the greatest things about the United States is that it continues to evolve, to grow, to discover itself. It is never static – it embraces the new, the bold, and the unique.
And we, Americans, old and new, reap the benefits of it. Here, we are free to thrive. We have the freedom to be who we are, and to expand ourselves to the infinite. The world is at our fingertips: We live and learn in one of the most diverse countries of the planet, where all cultures, faiths, and schools of thoughts coexist. We share strong values, an extraordinary work ethic, and a commitment to innovation.
The journey has not always been smooth. It has had its dark moments. Yet, the hope for a better future never dies. Solidarity is an intrinsic American value, as are inclusion and acceptance.
For all of this I thank you, America. And for showing the world, for showing me, the real me. I am proud to be called your son, and here I am to honor you.
So, what is your story? What does it mean to you to be an American? Feel free to share it with USA.gov on Facebook, Twitter or Google+, using the hashtag #MyUSA.
* Julio writes for USA.gov and GobiernoUSA.gov.
To learn more about this and other topics, see USA.gov and GobiernoUSA.gov, the U.S. Government’s official websites in English and Spanish, and part of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).