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California’s Alternative Security Program Frees $7.5 Billion in Working Capital for Businesses

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California’s Alternative Security Program Frees $7.5 Billion in Working Capital for Businesses


SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Department of Industrial Relations Director Christine Baker today approved the implementation of the 2014/15 Alternative Security Program (ASP), which frees $7.54 billion in working capital and provides self-insured California businesses greater financial flexibility.

The ASP is a first-in-the-nation, innovative program operated by the non-profit California Self Insurers’ Security Fund with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The program provides financial guarantees to replace security deposits required to collateralize self-insured workers’ compensation liabilities.  The participation fee for the guarantee program was also reduced 10% versus last year.  These added savings make the program and costs even more competitive for California businesses.

“Self-insurance and the ASP are two innovative ways that California supports businesses and helps them reinvest their capital,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. “With workers’ compensation representing a significant expense to businesses, this program benefits both the businesses and the larger California economy.”

All employers in California are required to have workers’ compensation insurance to protect themselves and workers, and to minimize the impact of work-related injuries and illnesses. Meeting this requirement can be accomplished either by buying an insurance policy, or through obtaining authority from DIR’s Office of Self Insurance Plans (OSIP) to self-insure the businesses’ workers’ compensation liabilities.

“Self-Insurance offers tremendous advantages and substantial cost savings to California employers,” said OSIP Chief Jon Wroten. “With program improvements and streamlining efforts, it is now possible for a company wanting to enter self-insurance to move from initial application to fully insured in less than 2 weeks.”

Self-insured employers are required to maintain a deposit to collateralize their risk in an amount equal to estimated liabilities as determined by an actuary. This deposit, which can be posted in cash, letters of credit, surety bonds or securities, limits the employer’s ability to use the cash or credit line to expand their business. In contrast, ASP member’s cash or line of credit is freed up allowing them to invest this capital back into their businesses while the ASP assumes responsibility of their security deposit posting requirement.

California currently has more than 9,850 employers protecting more than 4 million workers representing a total payroll of $177 billion through self-insurance workers’ compensation plans.

One of every four California workers is protected by a self-insurance plan. Self-insured employers in California represent large and midsized private companies, industry groups, and public entities such as city, county, state and school districts.

More information of California’s workers’ compensation self-insurance program is available at OSIP’s website.

For media inquiries, contact Erika Monterroza at (510) 286-1164 or Peter Melton at (510) 286-7046.

SOURCE Dept. of Industrial Relations


Ser Padres Magazine Expands Online Editorial Content

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NEW YORK, July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ser Padres magazine, the premier provider of informative and empowering content for today’s Hispanic parent, announced today that it has expanded its online editorial content on SerPadres.com with new sections featuring articles from three collaborators, as well as updates to the menu and navigation.

The new collaborators for SerPadres.com include budget-conscious mom blogger Luciana Lamberto, party design aficionado Fara Medina, and holistic nutrition bloggers Bettina and Mau:

  • Luciana Lamberto will host “$mart Mami,” a savvy new blog focusing on savings, sales and the best weekly deals for the whole family. Luciana combines her real life experience with practical advice on how to save money.
  • Fara Medina will host “Party Design,” a fun new blog focusing on beautiful design ideas for kids’ parties, arts and crafts, and activities for the entire family.
  • Bettina and Mau will host “Holistic Nutrition,” an inspiring new blog focusing on how the balance between nutrition, well-being and a fulfilling spiritual life is the key for a healthy body. Bettina is currently a holistic chef and health counselor, and Mau has studied nutrition and holistic health.

“Today’s Hispanic parents are smart, savvy and nurturing,” says Ser Padres Editor-in-Chief Alberto Oliva. “We wanted to offer them new content that empowers and inspires them, their family, their home, and their life.”

For more information, please visit www.SerPadres.com. 

About Ser Padres
Since 1990, Ser Padres has been a must-have guide for parents. Published by Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP), Ser Padres provides the tools moms and dads need to raise healthy and happy children in the U.S. while celebrating our rich culture and heritage. Ser Padres’ goal is to be the primary source of inspiration and information on family, home and health. Ser Padres is about family well-being: bienestar familiar.

About Meredith Hispanic Media: Engagement, Access, Perspective
Meredith Hispanic Media (MHM), the publisher of Ser Padres magazine, is the premier content delivery and insight resource for and about Hispanic parents. With millions of digital, social, experiential, and media touch points and powerful proprietary and syndicated research capabilities, MHM offers unmatched perspective about the U.S. Latino, intimately connecting marketers to this highly coveted demographic. Through continued investment in an expanding portfolio of empowering brands and extensions including Siempre Mujer, Ser Padres, Ser Padres Espera and Ser Padres Bebe, and leading-edge engagement tools including custom publishing, content licensing, research, digital marketing, database marketing, events, grassroots marketing, and video, MHM is the first and only stop for brands seeking to reach action-oriented consumers who embrace media and share passionately.

SOURCE Ser Padres


New York State Of Mind: Toyota Welcomes LULAC 2014 National Convention To Big Apple

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New York State Of Mind: Toyota Welcomes LULAC 2014 National Convention To Big Apple

Event Marks First Time a Major Hispanic Organization Will Hold Its Annual Conference in New York City

New York Hilton Midtown, July 8-12, 2014


NEW YORK, July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — There’s something special about experiencing New York City for the first time, which is why Toyota is excited to welcome the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) 2014 National Convention to the Big Apple. This year’s 85th National Convention, which will be held at the New York Hilton Midtown (1335 Avenue of the Americas) from July 8-12, 2014, marks the first time that any national Hispanic organization will be holding its annual conference in New York City. Toyota is a 2014 Presenting Sponsor.

Toyota has enjoyed a strong and longstanding relationship with LULAC, an organization that through its 1,000 local councils works to advance education, alleviate poverty, and improve the health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans. LULAC, which is based in San Antonio, Texas, also acts as the Latino community’s government liaison in Washington, D.C. LULAC’s National Convention will convene over 20,000 participants including key influencers and thought leaders from the worlds of government, business, philanthropy and the Hispanic community.

“We are especially excited to partner with LULAC on this year’s conference, which promises to be as vibrant and active as the event’s host city,” says Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager of the Toyota division at Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. “New ideas, important policy discussions and interesting opportunities are hallmarks of this Convention and it’s these kinds of dialogues that help us make better cars for our customers and be good citizens within the Hispanic community.”

At the Convention, Toyota will present LULAC with a hybrid Prius that will serve as the official vehicle of this year’s event. LULAC will have use of the car for one year as it works with Toyota to raise environmental awareness among the Hispanic community and encourage greener and more sustainable lifestyles.

“LULAC values our partnership with Toyota, and we are grateful for their sponsorship at this year’s 85th LULAC Annual Convention in New York City,” said Brent A. Wilkes, LULAC national executive director. “By working together, we can provide greater resources for the Latino community.”

Toyota invites those in the New York City area to stop by the LULAC Expo from July 10 to July 12 to see the Toyota Sienna, Prius V and Corolla and participate in “Buckle Up for Life” or “Abrochate a la Vida” car seat and safety demonstrations.

Toyota has a lasting commitment to the Hispanic community and is proud to be the number one automobile brand for U.S. Latinos since 2004. Toyota has nearly tripled its number of Hispanic-owned Toyota and Lexus dealers since 2000, and the company’s Hispanic Business Strategy Group was formed to ensure that the Hispanic perspective is an integral part of Toyota’s growth strategies.

“Toyota never rests on our laurels when it comes to our commitment to the nation’s Hispanic community,” says Luis Rosero, Director of Hispanic Business Strategy Group, Toyota Motor North America. “We are extremely grateful for all of those in the Hispanic community who continually make Toyota vehicles their number one choice. We look forward to seeing many of you at this year’s National Convention.”

ABOUT TOYOTA
Toyota (NYSE:TM), the world’s top automaker and creator of the Prius, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands. Over the past 50 years, we’ve built more than 25 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants and directly employ more than 40,000 people. Our 1,800 North American dealerships sold more than 2.5 million cars and trucks in 2013 – and about 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today. 

Toyota partners with philanthropic organizations across the country, with a focus on education, safety and the environment. As part of this commitment, we share the company’s extensive know-how garnered from building great cars and trucks to help community organizations and other nonprofits expand their ability to do good. To date, Toyota has contributed more than $700 million to nonprofits in the U.S.  For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyota.com/usa.

About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., with 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.

SOURCE Toyota


Great Immigrants—The Pride of America: Celebrate July 4th with Stories of Immigrants Who Make America Strong

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Great Immigrants—The Pride of America: Celebrate July 4th with Stories of Immigrants Who Make America Strong


Carnegie Corporation of New York, founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1911, salutes naturalized citizens with public service ad and tribute website


NEW YORK, July 2, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This Fourth of July, Carnegie Corporation of New York, its Board of Trustees and staff, celebrate naturalized citizens whose contributions have helped to make our nation vibrant and strong.

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As it has every year since 2006, the Corporation is honoring a group of distinguished immigrants and their achievements in its “Pride of America” full-page public service ad in The New York Times. The Corporation also salutes new and aspiring citizens on a companion website at greatimmigrants.carnegie.org.

“We owe the vitality, the progress and the hope we all have for the future of this nation to the contributions that each and every citizen has brought to the banquet table, including those who have come as immigrants, either recently or in the distant past,” said Vartan Gregorian, President of Carnegie Corporation of New York and a naturalized citizen. “Andrew Carnegie was perhaps the best export of Scotland to the United States who subsequently became one of the champions of American democracy and philanthropy.”

The 2014 “Pride of America” honorees, 41 immigrants from more than two dozen countries, are leaders in a range of fields. They include Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Patrick Gaspard, authors Reza Aslan and André Aciman, Carnegie Mellon University President Subra Suresh, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Maria Contreras-Sweet, Nobel Prize Winner in Medicine Roger Guillemin, musicians Tan Dun and Dave Matthews, actress Sara Ramirez, actor/comedian Aasif Mandvi, and fashion designers Vivienne Tam and Carolina Herrera.

Like the mission of our founder, Andrew Carnegie, Carnegie Corporation is committed to promoting citizenship. Together with our civic integration grantees and other partners including the New Americans Campaign, the Corporation is proud to showcase multimedia and blogs of new and soon-to-be citizens sharing their hopes and dreams on the website greatimmigrants.carnegie.org. In addition to easy-to-share videos, the site includes an interactive civics quiz, a timeline highlighting Andrew Carnegie’s life as an immigrant, a visual archive of “Pride of America” honorees from the last nine years, and an embeddable overview video featuring honorees Steve Chen (Entrepreneur in Residence at Google Ventures and cofounder of YouTube) and Olympic marathon medalist Meb Keflezighi.

Share the stories of great immigrants online and continue the discussion on Facebook (facebook.com/CarnegieCorporation) and on Twitter @carnegiecorp, #greatimmigrants.

A list of the 2014 honorees and their countries of origin is below:

André Aciman, Author (Egypt/Italy)
Einat Admony, Chef/Restaurateur (Israel)
Reza Aslan, Author/Religion Scholar (Iran)
Roy L. Austin, former U.S. Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago (St. Vincent and the Grenadines)
Arsen Avakian, CEO and Cofounder, Argo Tea (Armenia)
Ralph Baer, National Medal of Technology and Innovation Winner, Inventor (Germany)
Rosemary Barkett, Judge, Iran-United States Claims Tribunal (Mexico)
Rudolph Boschwitz, Former U.S. Senator from Minnesota (Germany)
Andrés Cantor, Sportscaster (Argentina)
JuJu Chang, Journalist (South Korea)
Steve Chen, Entrepreneur in Residence, Google Ventures (Taiwan)
Maria Contreras-Sweet, Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration (Mexico)
Tan Dun, Composer/Conductor; Global Goodwill Ambassador UNESCO (China)
Patrick Gaspard, U.S. Ambassador to South Africa (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Ivar Giaever, Nobel Prize Winner, Physics (Norway)
Sophia Grojsman, Perfumer (Belarus)
Roger Guillemin, Nobel Prize Winner, Medicine (France)
Carolina Herrera, Fashion Designer (Venezuela)
Manuela Hoelterhoff, Executive Editor, Bloomberg Muse at Bloomberg (Germany)
Jacques Jiha, Commissioner, NYC Dept. of Finance (Haiti)
Joyce Kennard, Retired Associate Justice, California Supreme Court (Indonesia)
Daniel Dae Kim, Actor (South Korea)
Rich Little, Impressionist/Actor/Comedian (Canada)
Aasif Mandvi, Actor/Comedian (India)
Dave Matthews, Singer-songwriter (South Africa)
Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft (India)
Yoichiro Nambu, Nobel Prize Winner, Physics (Japan)
Masi Oka, Actor (Japan)
Neri Oxman, Vilcek Prize Winner, Design (Israel)
Gholan Peyman, National Medal of Technology and Innovation Winner, Ophthalmologist (Iran)
Elena Pirozhkova, Olympic Wrestling Champion (Russia)
Sara Ramirez, Actress (Mexico)
Pardis Sabeti, Vilcek Prize Winner, Biomedical Science (Iran)
Beheruz Sethna, Former University President (India)
Shimon Shmueli, Inventor (Israel)
Maria Siemionow, Scientist/Microsurgeon (Poland)
Subra Suresh, President, Carnegie Mellon University (India)
Vivienne Tam, Fashion Designer (China)
David Tran, CEO, Huy Fong Foods (Vietnam)
Louis van Amstel, Dancer/Choreographer (Netherlands)
Lillian Vernon, Founder, Lillian Vernon Corporation (Germany)

About Carnegie Corporation of New York
Carnegie Corporation of New York was established by Andrew Carnegie in 1911 to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding. In keeping with this mandate, the Corporation’s agenda focuses on the issues that Andrew Carnegie considered of paramount importance: international peace, the advancement of education and knowledge, and the strength of our democracy.

For more information and interview requests:
Celeste Ford | Manager of Media Relations
Carnegie Corporation of New York
(212) 207-6277 | [email protected]

SOURCE Carnegie Corporation of New York


(Español) Las hamburguesas de McDonald’s son nombradas las peores en los Estados Unidos en nueva encuesta sobre comida rápida de Consumer Reports

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Honda Associates Make Successful Runs At Sunday’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

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Honda Associates Make Successful Runs At Sunday’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

– Roy Richards’ Honda Fit EV Wins with Record Time in Electric Production Class

– Honda Powers Romain Dumas to overall win


TORRANCE, California, July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda’s racing lineup for the 2014 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb had a little something for everyone with a 24 Hours of Le Mans winner racing right alongside Honda associates in vehicles ranging from an Acura NSX to a Honda Fit. At the end of the day, four Honda drivers and riders earned top-five class finishes in Sunday’s 12.42-mile sprint to the top of Pikes Peak, while Honda’s world-renowned race engines did the job, powering Romain Dumas to his first overall Pikes Peak title.

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Associates from American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda Performance Development (HPD), Honda North America and Honda R&D combined to field six vehicles for Honda associates in this year’s race. With five of the six Honda drivers having previously competed at Pikes Peak, each of the six vehicles made successful runs to the 14,115-foot Pikes Peak summit, including the Honda Fit EV of Roy Richards, which won the Electric Production class in a race-record time.

In addition to the efforts of its associates in Sunday’s race, Honda provided power for Dumas in his own Norma RD Limited prototype chassis entry in the Unlimited class. Starting first, Dumas pushed his Honda powerplant to a race-winning time of 9:05.801 to claim his first race win and the first overall Pikes Peak victory for a Honda-powered car.

Richards’ run of 12:55.591 gave his blue-hued Honda Fit EV the class win, marking the 13th consecutive year that a Honda-powered vehicle has won at least one class in the famed event.

James Robinson posted the fastest time of the six Honda associate-driven vehicles in his Acura Pikes Peak NSX, finishing sixth in the Open Class with a time of 11:09.134. Zach Jacobs rode his Honda CBR600RR throughout the course’s 156 turns in 11:11.885 to place fifth in the Middleweight motorcycle class, while Sage Marie’s effort of 11:59.095 in his Honda S2000 was good for fourth in the Time Attack 2 class.

Keith Steidl placed sixth in the quad class with a time of 12:31.245, while the only rookie in the 2014 class, Corey Taguchi, placed fourth in the Exhibition standings after posting a time of 14:26.438 in his Honda Fit.

Romain Dumas (Norma RD Honda) overall race winner: “After [finishing 2nd in] 2012, the target was to win one. This year, we did a perfect job, the [Honda engine] was running good and we prepared how we should. I knew I was running smoothly, so I didn’t want to take any risks. It was a clear run. It was not incredible, but it was enough to win and that was the target anyway. We are very happy, and this is a big win for the team.’

Roy Richards (Honda Fit EV) winner, new record time, Electric Production class: “I am very pleased with the Fit EV’s performance this year. “We knew from last year’s practice times that the Fit EV had a shot at the record, but weather spoiled our run. Building on the knowledge gained from last year, our team refined the suspension settings and did additional weight reduction. The results were better than we expected with a new record for the production EV class.”

James Robinson (Acura Pikes Peak NSX) 6th, Open Class: “I’m very pleased I got to the top, because just after Glen Cove my rear brakes went out and driving became much more challenging! It was quite a handful getting it to the top with no brakes, so I was all the more thrilled that we were able to beat our time from last year by about 30 seconds!”

Steve Eriksen (Vice President and COO, Honda Performance Development) on the 2014 Hill Climb: “In returning as the Partnering Sponsor for the event, we were very pleased to power Romain Dumas and his team in their successful attempt at the overall title and additionally to set a new Electric Production Car record at the 92nd running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Most satisfying was seeing the teamwork and camaraderie exhibited by Honda associates from a variety of Honda companies, including Honda R&D, Honda North America, and Honda Performance Development, working together to support a variety of competition entries highlighting the breadth of products that only Honda can provide. The inaugural application of the AirFence increased safety on the course in the sections applied and proved to be a worthy addition to the event. Despite this safety improvement, racing on the mountain has its risks, and our thoughts go out to the family of fellow competitor Bobby Goodin who succumbed to injuries sustained after completing his run up the mountain.”

SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.


American Honda Reports June 2014 Sales

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American Honda Reports June 2014 Sales

– Honda Civic and Accord post sales of more than 32,000 each in June for increases of 8.7 and 2.1 percent respectively

– Honda CR-V posts best-ever 6-month sales performance with a gain of 6.1 percent YTD

– Total Acura truck sales were up 6.1 percent in June

– Acura MDX claims best-ever 6-month sales performance with an increase of 68.4 percent


TORRANCE, Calif., July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported June 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 129,023 units. The Honda division posted sales of 117,817 units in June while Acura sold 11,206 units in the same period.  Year-to-date American Honda sales reached 739,436 units.

American Honda Reports June 2014 Sales

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Honda

Honda’s core models—Accord, Civic and CR-V—continue to set the retail pace through the first half of 2014, with the Civic up 8.7 percent and Accord increasing 2.1 percent in June. However, retail consumers appeared to take a breath last month coupled with an unusually short number of selling days, the shortest June in five years.

  • Bucking a recent market shift toward SUVs, Civic is up 8.7 percent in June and 5.3 percent for the first six months of 2014—its best such period in a decade
  • Accord sales rise 2.1 percent in June
  • CR-V, the industry’s most popular SUV, posted a year-to-date gain of 6.1 percent for its best-ever 6-month sales performance
  • Despite low inventory as supply ramps up, the all-new 2015 Fit is driving new traffic at Honda dealerships

“Despite an easing of the pace in June, the larger sales trend throughout the industry remains robust,” said Jeff Conrad, Honda division senior vice president and general manager. “Our core products remain strong and though we’re still filling its supply pipeline, the new 2015 Fit is selling very well and we expect it to add yet another strong pillar to Honda sales in the near future.”  

Acura

Overall Acura sales continue to reflect the decreasing supply of TL and TSX models as the company prepares for launch of the 2015 TLX line of luxury performance sedans later this summer. With an unprecedented first half of the year, MDX and RDX continue to sell at a near record pace, pushing Acura truck sales up 6.1 percent for the month.   

  • Acura truck sales rise 6.1 percent in June
  • MDX June sales rose 27.7 percent on sales of 4,890 units
  • Posting its best-ever six-month sales performance, the Acura MDX led the division with sales of 30,644 units, an increase 68.4 percent over last year

“The MDX and RDX had a stellar first half of the year, certainly a good indicator that the Acura brand is moving in a strong direction,” said Mike Accavitti, Acura division senior vice president and general manager. “While we expected the reduced supply of sedans to impact sales this summer, the upcoming launch of the all-new 2015 TLX lineup heralds a new era for the Acura brand.”

 

American Honda Vehicle Sales For June 2014

Month-to-Date

Year-to-Date

June

June

DSR**

MoM

June

June

DSR**

YoY

2014

2013

% Chg.

% Chg.

2014

2013

% Chg.

% Chg.

American Honda Total

129,023

136,915

2.1%

-5.8%

739,436

745,578

-0.2%

-0.8%

   Total Car Sales 

71,791

73,105

6.4%

-1.8%

403,414

412,217

-1.5%

-2.1%

   Total Truck Sales

57,232

63,810

-2.8%

-10.3%

336,022

333,361

1.5%

0.8%

      Honda Total Car Sales

68,963

67,235

11.1%

2.6%

378,532

375,886

1.4%

0.7%

      Honda Total Truck Sales

48,854

55,915

-5.3%

-12.6%

282,953

292,711

-2.7%

-3.3%

      Acura Total Car Sales

2,828

5,870

-47.8%

-51.8%

24,882

36,331

-31.1%

-31.5%

      Acura Total Truck Sales

8,378

7,895

15.0%

6.1%

53,069

40,650

31.4%

30.6%

Domestic Car Sales 

69,112

64,958

15.3%

6.4%

372,150

369,377

1.4%

0.8%

   Honda Division

67,194

61,295

18.8%

9.6%

354,777

344,063

3.8%

3.1%

   Acura Division

1,918

3,663

-43.3%

-47.6%

17,373

25,314

-30.9%

-31.4%

Domestic Truck Sales 

57,232

63,809

-2.8%

-10.3%

336,022

333,289

1.5%

0.8%

   Honda Division

48,854

55,914

-5.3%

-12.6%

282,953

292,639

-2.7%

-3.3%

   Acura Division

8,378

7,895

15.0%

6.1%

53,069

40,650

31.4%

30.6%

Import Car Sales

2,679

8,147

-64.4%

-67.1%

31,264

42,840

-26.5%

-27.0%

   Honda Division

1,769

5,940

-67.7%

-70.2%

23,755

31,823

-24.9%

-25.4%

   Acura Division

910

2,207

-55.3%

-58.8%

7,509

11,017

-31.4%

-31.8%

Import Truck Sales

0

1

-100.0%

-100.0%

0

72

-100.0%

-100.0%

   Honda Division

0

1

-100.0%

-100.0%

0

72

-100.0%

-100.0%

MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION

Honda Division Total

117,817

123,150

3.6%

-4.3%

661,485

668,597

-0.4%

-1.1%

    Fit

3,698

5,055

-20.7%

-26.8%

21,824

25,541

-14.0%

-14.6%

Memo:  Fit-EV

38

208

-80.2%

-81.7%

221

291

-23.6%

-24.1%

   Accord 

32,329

31,677

10.6%

2.1%

185,278

186,860

-0.2%

-0.8%

Memo:  Accord PHEV

28

42

-27.8%

-33.3%

180

200

-9.4%

-10.0%

Memo:  Accord FHEV

1,135

0

0.0%

0.0%

6,888

0

0.0%

0.0%

   Civic *

32,301

29,724

17.7%

8.7%

167,097

158,704

6.0%

5.3%

     Memo:  Civic Hybrid

410

568

-21.8%

-27.8%

2,495

3,141

-20.0%

-20.6%

   S2000

0

2

-100.0%

-100.0%

0

2

-100.0%

-100.0%

   Insight

333

384

-6.1%

-13.3%

2,333

2,362

-0.6%

-1.2%

   CR-Z

302

393

-16.8%

-23.2%

1,999

2,415

-16.7%

-17.2%

   FCX Clarity

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

1

2

-49.7%

-50.0%

   Odyssey  

10,911

14,207

-16.8%

-23.2%

63,297

66,472

-4.1%

-4.8%

   Crosstour 

675

1,479

-50.6%

-54.4%

6,378

8,568

-25.1%

-25.6%

   Pilot 

9,830

12,085

-11.9%

-18.7%

50,680

62,887

-18.9%

-19.4%

   CR-V *

26,129

26,572

6.5%

-1.7%

154,692

145,763

6.8%

6.1%

   Element 

0

0

0.0%

0.0%

0

1

-100.0%

-100.0%

   Ridgeline

1,309

1,572

-9.8%

-16.7%

7,906

9,020

-11.8%

-12.4%

Acura Division Total

11,206

13,765

-11.8%

-18.6%

77,951

76,981

1.9%

1.3%

   TL 

990

2,156

-50.3%

-54.1%

9,016

14,590

-37.8%

-38.2%

   TSX

681

1,708

-56.8%

-60.1%

5,425

9,454

-42.2%

-42.6%

     Memo:  TSX Wagon

67

154

-52.9%

-56.5%

542

1,164

-53.1%

-53.4%

   ILX

928

1,507

-33.3%

-38.4%

8,357

10,724

-21.6%

-22.1%

     Memo:  ILX Hybrid

44

163

-70.8%

-73.0%

271

893

-69.5%

-69.7%

   RLX

229

499

-50.3%

-54.1%

2,084

1,563

34.2%

33.3%

   MDX 

4,890

3,828

38.4%

27.7%

30,664

18,214

69.5%

68.4%

   ZDX 

3

44

-92.6%

-93.2%

56

236

-76.1%

-76.3%

   RDX  

3,485

4,023

-6.2%

-13.4%

22,349

22,200

1.3%

0.7%

Selling Days

24

26

152

153

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

 **  Daily Selling Rate

Month-to-Date

Year-to-Date

June

June

DSR**

MoM

June

June

DSR**

YoY

2,014

2,013

% Chg.

% Chg.

2,014

2,013

% Chg.

% Chg.

Hybrid

2,252

1,550

57.4%

45.3%

14,166

9,011

58.2%

57.2%
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Department of Industrial Relations Launches Public Works Contractor Online Application System

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Department of Industrial Relations Launches Public Works Contractor Online Application System


OAKLAND, California, July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) today launched an online application for public works contractors to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 854. SB 854, which became effective June 20, establishes a new public works program to replace the Compliance Monitoring Unit and Labor Compliance Program requirements for bond-funded and other public works projects.

The new program will cover all public works in the state rather than just selected categories of projects.  The Labor Commissioner’s Office will continue to monitor and enforce prevailing wage requirements.

“DIR always looks for ways we can improve our services. This new online system for public works contractors and agencies makes it easier and faster to meet their legal requirements,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. The Labor Commissioner’s Office, also known as the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), is a division of DIR.

Contractors must register and meet requirements using the new online application  before bidding on public works contracts in California. The application also provides agencies that administer public works programs with a searchable database of qualified contractors.  

“The new system levels the playing field for the public works community. We want California taxpayers to know that we are committed to ensuring only responsible and qualified contractors are competing for public works contracts,” said Labor Commissioner Julie A. Su. 

Contractors’ requirements include that they maintain workers’ compensation coverage for all employees and only hire subcontractors who are registered public works contractors. They must also hold a Contractors State License Board license, if required for their trade.

In addition, contractors must not be debarred from working on public works by the state or federal government and have no delinquent wage or penalty assessments due to any enforcement agency or employee.  Once registration becomes mandatory early next year, contractors will also be subject to penalties for bidding or working on public works without being registered with DIR. 

Using any internet-connected computer, public works contractors can create an account, pay the fee and complete the application securely, at their convenience. Application and renewal is completed entirely online with a non-refundable fee of $300.

Agencies that administer public works projects may select from a pool of qualified contractors. They will no longer be charged fees for prevailing wage compliance monitoring and enforcement. Additional information on SB 854 and the new public works program is available on DIR’s website.

Among its wide-ranging enforcement responsibilities, the Labor Commissioner’s office inspects workplaces for wage and hour violations, adjudicates wage claims, enforces prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship standards in public works projects, investigates retaliation complaints, issues licenses and registrations for businesses and educates the public on labor laws.

The most recent information related to California labor law is available on the Labor Commissioner’s website as well as on Facebook and Twitter pages.  “Wage Theft is a Crime”, a multilingual campaign initiated statewide earlier this year, provides detail on how to identify and report wage theft, retaliation and other labor law violations.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may also call the toll-free California Workers’ Information Line at (866) 924-9757 for recorded information in English and Spanish.

For media inquiries, contact Erika Monterroza at (510) 286-1164 or Peter Melton at (510) 286-7046.

SOURCE Department of Industrial Relations, California Labor Commissioner

 


(Español) Abogados de Tejas logran una victoria históricade derechos civiles en el caso del joven de 15 años que fue muerto a balas por un agente fronterizo

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Fruits, Vegetables, and Fresh-Squeezed Juices: Handle Them Safely!

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Fruits, Vegetables, and Fresh-Squeezed Juices: Handle Them Safely!


SILVER SPRING, Md., July 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Whether from a supermarket, farm stand, or your very own garden, fresh fruits and vegetables are highlights of summertime. But, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reminds you that safe handling of produce and fresh-squeezed juice is especially important because foodborne bacteria multiply faster in warm weather – and what’s more, these foods are often consumed raw.

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To keep nutritious produce and fresh-squeezed juices safe, follow these food safety tips to prevent food poisoning:

Buy right. Purchase produce that is not bruised or damaged. When selecting pre-cut produce, choose only those 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.

Store properly. Keep perishable fresh fruits and vegetables in a clean refrigerator at 40 °F or below, and always refrigerate produce that is purchased pre-cut or peeled.

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!

Wash thoroughly.  Wash all produce under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking. This includes produce grown at home or purchased from a grocery store or farmers’ market. 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 are not 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!

Check your juice.  Children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems 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. However, warning labels are not required for juice or cider that is fresh-squeezed and sold by the glass. So remember: if you are unsure if a juice product is pasteurized – be sure to ask!   

Remember, always practice the Four Steps to Food Safety: clean hands and surfaces often; separate raw meats from other foods; cook to the right temperatures; and chill foods promptly.

Learn more about fresh produce and juice safety.

Contact: Media: 1-301-796-4540

Consumers: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (toll free), 10 AM to 4 PM ET, Monday through Friday

SOURCE U.S. Food and Drug Administration


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