2019 Mazda3: Leading Mazda Into a Bold New Era

January 23, 2019

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

IRVINE, California, Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda3 is part of a long line of groundbreaking Mazda vehicles that have helped make it the best-selling Mazda in the world. The 2019 Mazda3 sets a new milestone as the first production model to lead Mazda into a bold new era. Blending beautiful design and exhilarating driving dynamics, Mazda3 was developed to inspire and create an emotional bond with its customers in two very distinct ways. A completely new design approach was taken when styling the sedan and hatchback, each embodying strikingly different personalities.

Mazda’s further-evolved KODO design is skillfully applied to the sedan’s hood, cabin and trunk and evokes an air of elegance and sense of sleekness. The body features a horizontal flow that accentuates the look of a wide and low stance, while presenting a calmness that appeals to a sophisticated audience. In contrast, the hatchback is meant to be sportier and more emotional, featuring aggressive body sides and C-pillars that do away with traditional body lines and adopt constantly shifting reflections. The hatchback design is topped with a roofline that suggests speed and helps express a powerful presence. Exclusive to the Mazda3 hatchback, Polymetal Gray is a newly developed exterior paint option that fuses the hard appearance of metal with the glossy, smoothness of plastic to create an entirely new expression of style.

Mazda’s design ethos continues with an all-new interior and cockpit environment that helps drivers experience a perfect fit and connectedness while driving the 2019 Mazda3. The center console has been redesigned with the shift knob, new commander control and armrest moved forward, while the cupholders are repositioned to the front. This new configuration is meant to provide a more natural feeling for any driver. Mazda3 is the first to introduce an all-new 8.8-inch MAZDA CONNECT^™ infotainment screen to the brand, which comes standard on all models. Also standard is an all-new 3-way layout 8-speaker sound system, new steering wheel design featuring illuminated controls and switches, 7-inch TFT reconfigurable gauge cluster display, LED headlights and taillights, Bluetooth phone and audio pairing, HD radio, remote keyless entry, push-button ignition, electronic parking brake, new knee air bags, rearview camera and two USB audio inputs, amongst a long list of other standard features. The 2019 Mazda3 offers two new interior color options. First is a new Greige leatherette interior color that combines the cool tones of gray with the soft feel of beige to create a pleasing sensation of vitality, warmth and sophistication. The new Red leather interior color is exclusive to the Mazda3 hatchback and offers a deep, vivid appearance that helps heighten the emotion of the exterior design.

Mazda3 sedan comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, cloth seating surfaces and door trims, power windows with one-touch down/up feature. Mazda3 hatchback is standard with a rear roof spoiler, 18-inch alloy wheels, Apple CarPlay^™ and Android Auto^™ infotainment technologies, leatherette seating surfaces and door trims, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, automatic dual-zone climate control, power windows with one-touch driver down/up feature, rain-sensing windshield wipers and Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry. Standard i-ACTIVSENSE safety features in the Mazda3 hatchback includes an all-new, first for the brand Driver Attention Alert that displays an alert and sound when it detects driver fatigue or decreased attentiveness, along with Smart City Brake Support, Smart Brake Support, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist, High Beam Control and Mazda Radar Cruise Control.

The 2019 Mazda3 will be introducing new package options meant to appeal to a wide range of customers. In addition to the standard models, Mazda3 sedan will be available in Select, Preferred and Premium packages, while Mazda3 hatchback will be offered in Preferred and Premium packages.

Mazda3 Select package, exclusively for sedan models, will be available with i-ACTIV all-wheel drive. This package incorporates features such as Apple CarPlay^™ and Android Auto^™ infotainment technologies, leatherette seating surfaces and door trims, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, automatic dual-zone climate control, 18-inch wheels, automatic on/off headlights, rain-sensing windshield wipers and Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry. Mazda3 Select package i-ACTIVSENSE safety features include new Driver Attention Alert, Smart City Brake Support, Smart Brake Support, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist, High Beam Control and Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go function.

Building upon the features found in standard models and Mazda3 Select package, the Mazda3 Preferred package is highlighted by a BOSE® premium 12-speaker audio system with custom tuning to provide more powerful bass and higher audio quality. Other upgrades to the audio are an aluminum speaker grille, shark fin antenna and SiriusXM satellite radio with a three-month trial subscription. The driver is comforted with 8-way power driver’s seat, power lumbar support and 2-position driver memory system, while also including heated front seats. This package also features new memory position door mirrors.

The lineup is topped with the Mazda3 Premium package, which is also available with i-ACTIV all-wheel drive and features windshield-projected Active Driving Display, leather seats, power moonroof, signature front and rear LED lighting and Adaptive Front-lighting System. Mazda3 Premium package sedan includes paddle shifters while Mazda3 Premium hatchback offers 18-inch black finish alloy wheels and paddle shifters when equipped with SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic transmission.

As a brand that keeps purist drivers in mind, Mazda continues to champion the manual transmission, offering Mazda3 Premium package front-wheel drive hatchbacks with an available SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission.

All 2019 Mazda3s come equipped with a SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter engine that is rated to deliver 186 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 186 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. While front-wheel drive is standard, Mazda’s predictive i-ACTIV all-wheel drive is available on the Mazda3 hatchback and Mazda3 sedan option packages. To build upon the fuel efficiency Mazda’s SKYACTIV engines are known for, cylinder-deactivation technology is standard on all Mazda3 hatchbacks, Mazda3 Premium package sedans and Mazda3 sedans equipped with i-ACTIV all-wheel drive. Along with G-Vectoring Control Plus vehicle dynamic enhancements standard on all 2019 Mazda3 models, various improvements, such as redesigned seats, retuned body structure and an all-new suspension, absorb road vibrations to help provide a smoother and more enjoyable driving experience.

MSRP¹ for all models is as follows:
TRIM	HATCHBACK	SEDAN
Mazda3 FWD 6AT	$23,600	$21,000
Mazda3 Select package FWD 6AT	–	$22,600
Mazda3 Preferred package FWD 6AT	$25,200	$24,200
Mazda3 Premium package FWD 6MT	$27,500	–
Mazda3 Premium package FWD 6AT	$27,500	$26,500
Mazda3 AWD 6AT	$25,000	–
Mazda3 Select package AWD 6AT	–	$24,000
Mazda3 Preferred package AWD 6AT	$26,600	$25,600
Mazda3 Premium package AWD 6AT	$28,900	$27,900

PREMIUM PAINT COLORS
Soul Red Crystal	$595
Machine Gray Metallic	$300
Snowflake White Pearl Mica	$200

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

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¹ MSRP does not include $895 for destination and handling ($940 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

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Kia Motors Teases Super Bowl Campaign With Launch Of “The Great Unknowns Scholarship” And Airs :30 Commercial During NFC Championship Game

January 23, 2019

IRVINE, California, Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Millions of dollars will be spent on celebrity endorsements for Super Bowl LIII. But what if that money could be spent differently?

For Kia’s 10^th consecutive appearance in the Super Bowl, the auto brand known for its challenger spirit is taking an unconventional approach. This year, Kia isn’t using any celebrities. This year, Kia is launching “The Great Unknowns Scholarship” to help young people in need get a foothold in higher education.

A :30 teaser ad aired during Sunday’s NFC Championship game. Full details will be revealed on 2.3.19.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and LPGA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly built in West Point, Georgia.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

* The Sorento and Optima GDI (EX, SX & Limited and certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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Primo TV partners with Platinum Films to create Matt Hatter App “Realm Runner” (2019)

January 23, 2019

MIAMI, Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Primo TV (Vme Media Inc.) and Platinum Films have announced the launch of “Realm Runner” a new thrilling endless runner game for the hit series Matt Hatter Chronicles. Fans of the show can race down the busy streets of Carnival City, dodge traffic, collect the coins and unlock exciting new Hatter tech. And for the first time… Hatter fans can harness the power of the Villains trapped in the Villain Vault and transform into some of their favourite bad guys, Toxic Jack, Ghost Pirate Redbeard or super wrestler Magnífico, just keep them running to secure supersonic scores.

The game is now available for download from iTunes and Android stores and is the first app release from Platinum Films’ new digital division, Giant Pixel. The launch of the game coincides with the premiere of the Matt Hatter TV movie: “Matt Hatter Chronicles: Rise of Primal” on Primo TV.

“We are very excited to be partnering with Platinum Films and Giant Pixel on the Realm Runner game. Matt Hatter is an iconic character in animation and it thrills us to be able to bring a new format to reach our Primo TV viewers,” said Michael Fernandez, VP of Marketing for Vme Media.

Nigel Stone, CEO, Platinum Films commented, “Partnering with Primo to produce this exciting App, which showcases the globally popular characters from our Matt Hatter TV series has been fantastic. This unique partnership has allowed us to interact directly with the fans of the series and give them another platform on which to further explore the adventure.”

About Primo TV:

Primo TV is the first English language network targeting U.S. bicultural Hispanic Gen Z viewers (6-16) and their families with inspirational and educational programming. Owned and operated by Vme Media, Inc., Primo TV offers culturally relevant programming in English, appealing to parents as a way to keep their kids culturally engages with their Latino roots. Primo TV is currently available nationally on Comcast Xfinity. For more information please visit www.primotv.com or follow us on social media via www.facebook.com/primotelevision/ or www.twitter.com/primotelevision

About Platinum Films:

Platinum Films is a leading independent children’s media company who create, produce merchandise and distribute popular children’s entertainment brands for a global market that are made for and loved by kids.

Headquartered at the famous Pinewood Studios UK, Platinum Films has a refreshing attitude towards programme making and brand building.

Pinewood Studios offers state-of-the-art facilities so Platinum can partner award-winning feature film technicians with the best talent in children’s television.

Platinum’s talented creative and commercial divisions enable all aspects of brand creation and is recognised for its innovative, popular and commercial entertainment brands.

IP includes the international hit CGI animated adventure series MATT HATTER CHRONICLES which has sold into over 80 territories worldwide, BAFTA nominated preschool series DREAM STREET and the kid’s cooking adventure format, PLANET COOK, representing over 220 episodes of first class children’s programming.

New IP includes the much-anticipated MATT HATTER – TV MOVIE and a reversioning of its classic preschool series, DREAM STREET.

The latest edition to their brand portfolio is Bear Grylls Young Adventurer, an animated children’s entertainment brand based on the heroic adventures of a young Bear Grylls and the epic missions he faces as he explores and discovers the world around him.

About Giant Pixel:

Giant Pixel, Platinum Films’ newly created digital division, is headed up by Paul Brunton. He joins the team bringing over 20 years’ experience in the creative digital sector and has an enviable track record for delivering creative digital strategies and content for emerging and established brands, as well as global leaders such as Disney, Marvel, BBC, Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Bros, BBC, Nickelodeon, Turner, Mattel, Hasbro, eOne and Scholastic.

Media Contact:
Michael Fernandez
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786-924-8330

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2020 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition Celebrates 60+ Years as SUV Icon

January 23, 2019

The 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition melds exclusive design with added function and will be offered as a two-row model to maximize cargo capacity.

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Six decades and millions of adventurous miles in the making, the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser Heritage Edition melds exclusive design with added function for its debut just ahead of the Chicago Auto Show, where it will be shown to the public for the first time.

The Land Cruiser Heritage Edition honors this legendary vehicle’s continuous evolution, from bare-bones, mountain-climbing 4×4 to world-renowned, full-capability premium-luxury utility vehicle. The Heritage Edition also celebrates the Land Cruiser’s continuous place in Toyota’s U.S. lineup since 1958. For the 2020 model year there will be 1,200 Heritage Editions available, with units going on in late summer of 2019. Pricing will be announced closer to on-sale date.

The 2020 Land Cruiser Heritage Edition, only offered as a two-row model to maximize cargo capacity, is dressed elegantly for the occasion. The choice of Midnight Black Metallic or Blizzard Pearl exterior color is uniquely styled with a black-accented grille and bronze-colored BBS 18 x 8.0-inch forged aluminum wheels featuring a “TOYOTA” center cap. A vintage-style Land Cruiser exterior badge evokes the vehicle’s long, accomplished history in an understated way.

To complement its purpose-built overlanding focus, the running boards and chrome lower body side moldings of the standard Land Cruiser are deleted, while darkened headlight housings, fog lights with dark chrome surrounds and side mirrors with darkened chrome details underscore the vehicle’s sophisticated presence.

Highlighting the Land Cruiser’s renown for blending luxury with capability, the Heritage Edition is exclusively outfitted with black leather-trimmed upholstery. The bronze wheel color carries inside for the contrast stitching used throughout the cabin, including the steering wheel, door trim, center stack, console and seats. Finally, the Land Cruiser Heritage Edition features all-weather floor mats and cargo liner, so it’s ready to get out and have fun.

V8, 4WD Powerhouse

The Toyota Land Cruiser remains a benchmark for combining no-compromise capability with coddling luxury. Its sole available powertrain is a brawny yet refined 381-horsepower 5.7-liter DOHC V8 engine, which produces 401 lb.-ft. of torque. The 8-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) teams with a versatile full-time 4WD system, which uses a TORSEN limited-slip locking center differential and a 2-speed transfer case with selectable low-range.

Land Cruiser’s off-road capability is rooted in high-strength body-on-frame construction and sophisticated double-wishbone front and four-link coil-spring rear suspension. Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) hydraulically adjusts the stabilizer bars to enhance on-road smoothness and off-road wheel articulation. Off-road prowess is supported by a plethora of advanced assist technologies, including Downhill Assist Control, Hill Start Assist, CRAWL Control, and Off-Road Turn Assist. Using the Multi-Terrain Select system, the driver can match wheel slip control to the surface and driving conditions.

Skid plates help to protect the front suspension, radiator, fuel tank, and transfer case, and Multi-Terrain Monitor provides nearly 360-degree visibility on tight trails. Equipped with a standard Trailer Towing Package, the Land Cruiser can pull a trailer up to 8,100 pounds.

Roughing It in Luxury

The 2020 Heritage Edition features Land Cruiser’s full complement of amenities, including ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel with power tilt and telescoping and memory, power moonroof, four-zone automatic climate control with 28 cabin air vents, and Smart Key keyless entry with push-button start. For additional storage options, the Heritage Edition removes the cool box in the center console of the front seat.

A 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system features standard Premium JBL^® Audio with Integrated Navigation, 14 JBL speakers, split-screen capability, advanced voice recognition, Siri^® Eyes Free mode, SiriusXM^® Satellite Radio, Bluetooth^® connectivity and music streaming, and Qi wireless phone charging with compatible phones.

Toyota Safety Connect (with three years of complimentary service) uses onboard cellular technology, independent of the driver’s phone, to provide such services as Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location, Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), and GPS-enhanced Roadside Assistance.

All Land Cruiser models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P). Using millimeter-wave radar and a monocular camera sensor to detect a preceding pedestrian or a preceding vehicle, TSS-P Pre-Collision System is designed to automatically apply braking if necessary to help mitigate or avoid collisions in certain conditions. The system includes Lane Departure Alert with Sway Warning System, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Automatic High Beams.

In addition to TSS-P, Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are also standard.

Land Cruiser Heritage

The Land Cruiser traces its origins to the 1951 BJ, Toyota’s bid to produce a small 4WD military vehicle. It was not chosen but went on to become the first motor vehicle to reach the sixth station on the trail to the top of Mt. Fuji. The BJ became the Land Cruiser in 1954, and an updated model, the 20-Series, was one of the first Toyota exports to the United States in 1958. The next Land Cruiser iteration, the 40-Series (a.k.a. FJ-40), arrived in 1960 and became an all-terrain icon (and now a collector’s item). A larger station wagon model followed in the late-1960s, putting the Land Cruiser on a path toward family adventures.

By 1991, the 80-Series Land Cruiser was well on its way to becoming a full premium model. The 100-Series codified that direction in the late-1990s with a V8 engine and full array of advanced chassis systems and luxury amenities. The current Land Cruiser, known internally as the 200-Series, is the most advanced and luxurious in the model’s history.

Limited Warranty and ToyotaCare

The 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and corrosion with no mileage limitation. Toyota dealers have complete details on the limited warranty.

The Land Cruiser also comes standard with ToyotaCare, a complimentary plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.

Media Contact:

Josh Burns
469-292-6449
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469-292-3499
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Labor Commissioner’s Office Reaches $4 Million Settlement for 380 Bay Area Restaurant Workers

January 22, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Labor Commissioner’s Office has reached a $4 million settlement with the owners of a Bay Area Burmese restaurant chain to repay 298 workers identified in a wage theft investigation last year.

After working with the Labor Commissioner’s Office, the Burmese chain agreed to pay the settlement in three payments. The first payment was received on January 11 and the final payment is due by the end of the year. The settlement includes payment to an additional 82 workers for paid sick leave penalties.

“Workers deserve to be paid for their labor, and this settlement puts the earned wages back in their pockets,” said California Labor Secretary Julie A. Su. “This is a testament to these workers standing up for their rights.”

The Labor Commissioner’s Office last June issued wage assessments and penalties of $4.96 million to Burma Ruby Burmese Cuisine in Palo Alto and Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine with restaurants in Palo Alto, San Francisco, San Carlos, Burlingame and Belmont. The wage theft violations and civil penalties included failure to pay minimum wage, overtime and split shift premiums.

The Labor Commissioner’s Office launched the investigation after receiving complaints from workers who reported wage theft to the Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus, which also represented many of the workers who cooperated in the investigation.

The Labor Commissioner’s Office is mailing notification to the current and former restaurant workers of their expected settlement payments. The underpaid cooks will receive an average settlement payment of $35,659 and front of the house staff will be paid an average of $2,629 for the wage theft suffered. The settlement includes $61,211 in civil penalties payable to the state.

The Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, or the California Labor Commissioner’s Office, combats wage theft and conducts on-site inspections to investigate and enforce compliance with minimum wage and other California labor laws. Its wide-ranging responsibilities include public works enforcement, retaliation complaint investigations, licensing and registration, as well as multilingual labor law education and outreach for workers and employers.

In 2014, the Labor Commissioner’s Office under Julie A. Su’s leadership launched the Wage Theft is a Crime multilingual public awareness campaign. The campaign defines wage theft and informs workers of their rights and the resources available to them to recover unpaid wages or report other labor law violations.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).

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

SOURCE California Department of Industrial Relations; California Labor Commissioner’s Office

Wilshire Law Firm Honored with Featured Verdict in VerdictSearch

January 22, 2019

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wilshire Law Firm is proud to announce that VerdictSearch, a leading source of verdict and settlement news from around the country, recently selected a case won by Wilshire Law Firm trial attorneys Colin Jones, Daniel Miller, and Bobby Saadian as a “Featured Verdict” in their national publication. This motor vehicle accident case was hand-selected as particularly noteworthy in the personal injury field by VerdictSearch’s expert team of editors.

In January 2018, Wilshire Law Firm obtained a $1 million jury verdict on behalf of Gustavo Godoy Zepeda, a passenger in a car who was injured when a tractor-trailer rear ended the vehicle he was traveling in on southbound U.S. Route 101 in February 2014. As a result of the accident, Mr. Zepeda sustained spinal strains and protruding discs (among other injuries). After conservative chiropractic care and physical therapy resulted in minimal improvement, Mr. Zepeda underwent lumbar spinal fusion surgery in October of 2015.

Despite the surgery, Mr. Zepeda has continued to experience pain in his neck due to the accident. The medical care for his injuries will likely continue for years, and he may never fully recover. To convey the gravity of Mr. Zepeda’s injuries to the jury, leading trial attorney Colin Jones utilized cutting-edge medical illustration technology.

“Our clients all have a story to tell,” says Jones, “and sometimes the best way to tell a story is to show it to your audience. Making use of advanced courtroom technology allows us to bring the jury into the lives of our clients and helps the jury fully understand how a victim’s life is affected by an accident.”

Thanks to the determined efforts of Jones and everyone at Wilshire Law Firm, this outstanding verdict ensures that Mr. Zepeda will be justly compensated for past and future medical costs, along with past and future pain and suffering brought about by his unfortunate accident.

Founded in 2007 by Bobby Saadian, Esq., Wilshire Law Firm has worked tirelessly for 11 years to stand up for the rights of personal injury victims. To date, our award-winning legal team has recovered over $250 million for victims and their families, taking care of them every step of the way. For more information about our services, call us today at (800) 522-7274 or fill out our online contact form.

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Miami’s CoolSculpting Center of Excellence to Host Its Highly Anticipated CoolEvent This January

January 22, 2019

MIAMI, Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — One of the nation’s most experienced CoolSculpting Centers, recognized as a National Training Center and Center of Excellence, is thrilled to host its bi-annual CoolEvent on Tuesday, January 29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday, January 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 3659 S. Miami Avenue, Suite 6002, Miami, Florida.

Attendees will have the opportunity to witness a live demonstration of the nonsurgical fat reduction technology that has everyone talking – CoolSculpting®. The renowned team at Bowes Dermatology will discuss the latest technology and offer exclusive pricing for event attendees. Guests are welcomed to enjoy an informative and fun filled event with giveaways, light refreshment and more.

Bowes Dermatology by Riverchase is home to the co-inventor of CoolSculpting, Dr. Dieter Manstein, and it is one of only two CoolSculpting centers of excellence nationwide, having performed 19,000 treatments performed to date.

CoolSculpting was developed at Harvard Medical School, and it is a scientifically proven method to eliminate areas of excess fat, without surgery, needles or scars. Even more importantly, there is minimal to no recovery time.

For any questions regarding CoolSculpting, or to RSVP, please contact us at 305-856-6519, or visit us at www.bowesdermatology.com/cool-event.php

About Riverchase Dermatology
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is one of Florida’s largest and most comprehensive skin centers. Founded in Naples, Florida in 2000 by Andrew T. Jaffe, M.D., FAAD, Riverchase has maintained its initial vision of providing the most comprehensive skin cancer, dermatology and cosmetic surgery services for over a decade. The caring and skilled providers at Riverchase use the latest techniques and equipment to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin disorders and cosmetic concerns. Riverchase has many convenient locations throughout Florida. For more information, visit www.RiverchaseDermatology.com.

CONTACT
Monica Canino
Senior Marketing and Business Development Manager
(516)305-7539
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SOURCE Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery

If You Purchased a Cell Phone since February 11, 2011, a Class Action Lawsuit May Affect Your Rights, Announces Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP, Susman Godfrey, L.L.P., Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP

January 22, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

LEGAL NOTICE

If you have purchased a cellular phone since February 11, 2011, a class action lawsuit may affect your rights.

A court authorized this notice. This is not a solicitation from a lawyer.

A lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (the “Court”) against Qualcomm Incorporated (“Qualcomm”). Plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim that Qualcomm violated state and federal antitrust laws in the United States, harming competition and causing consumers to overpay for cellular phones.

On September 27, 2018, the Court determined that this case could proceed as a Class Action on behalf of persons and entities in the United States who purchased, paid for, and/or provided reimbursement for some or all of the purchase price of cellular phones with CDMA and LTE technologies. This includes cellular phones manufactured and sold by companies such as Apple, Samsung, LG, Motorola, and ZTE.

The Court has not decided whether Qualcomm did anything wrong. There is no money available now, and no guarantee there will be. However, your legal rights are affected, and you have a choice to make now.

ARE YOU AFFECTED?

The certified class includes persons and entities that purchased, paid for, and/or provided reimbursement for some or all of the purchase price for all UMTS, CDMA (including CDMAone and cdma2000) and/or LTE cellular phones for their own use and not for resale from February 11, 2011, through the present in the United States.

Not included in the class are: Qualcomm, its officers, directors, management, employees, subsidiaries, and affiliates; all federal and state governmental entities; all persons or entities who purchased Relevant Cellular Phones for purposes of resale; and any judges or justices involved in this action and any members of their immediate families or their staff.

YOUR RIGHTS AND OPTIONS

DO NOTHING: By doing nothing, you keep the possibility of getting money or benefits that may come from a trial or a settlement. But you give up any rights to sue Qualcomm separately about the same legal claims in this lawsuit.

ASK TO BE EXCLUDED: If you ask to be excluded and money or benefits are later awarded in this class action lawsuit, you will not share in those. But you keep any rights to sue Qualcomm separately about the claims in this lawsuit.

THE TRIAL

Plaintiffs will have to prove their claims against Qualcomm at a trial. The trial is currently set to start on June 24, 2019. During the trial, a Judge and Jury will hear all of the evidence to help them reach a decision about whether the Plaintiffs or Defendant are right about the claims in the lawsuit. There is no guarantee that the Plaintiffs will win, or that they will get any money for the class.

WANT MORE INFORMATION?

If you have any questions or want to review documents that have been filed in this case, including the detailed Notice that describes how to request exclusion, you may visit www.mobilephoneclassaction.com. All dates are subject to change, and current dates are available on the website.

About Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP
Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP is known for the breadth of its practice and the diversity of its clients. The firm’s attorneys, located in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles are experienced in state and federal false claims matters, antitrust law, securities actions, employment law, consumer class actions, and personal injury cases, among other practice areas. The firm’s clients include individuals, corporations, nonprofit organizations, municipalities and other public entities, and consumers. For more information, visit https://www.cpmlegal.com.

About Susman Godfrey, L.L.P.
For nearly 40 years, Susman Godfrey has focused its nationally recognized practice on just one thing: high-stakes commercial litigation. It is one of the nation’s leading law firms, with offices in Houston, Seattle, Los Angeles and New York. For more information, visit http://www.susmangodfrey.com.

About Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP is a consumer-rights class-action law firm with 10 offices across the country. The firm’s tenacious drive for plaintiffs’ rights has earned it numerous national accolades, awards and titles of “Most Feared Plaintiff’s Firm,” and MVPs and Trailblazers of class-action law. More about the law firm and its successes can be found at https://www.hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.

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Call For Speakers Now Open For Business Of Multicultural TV & Video Summit Presented By Broadcasting & Cable And Multichannel News On Tuesday April 30, 2019 At The Stewart Hotel In NYC

January 22, 2019

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Submissions for speakers are now being accepted for this year’s Business of Multicultural TV & Video Summit to be presented Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the Stewart Hotel, located on 371 Seventh Avenue at West 31^st Street in New York City. The summit is presented once again by Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News, two leading television industry publications owned and distributed by Future U.S.

This unique summit focuses on today’s growth opportunities and current challenges facing those in the business of television and video intended for audience segments defined by ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual identification, or ability.

The event’s producers at Schramm Marketing Group seek submission of individuals to be considered for positions as keynoters, special presenters and panelists. The one-day conference will feature leading executives involved in the marketing, advertising, research, distribution, content acquisition, executive search, production of broadcast, pay television and video for OTT.

The summit’s producer, Joe Schramm said, “We will be talking about the unique factors that drive revenues and attract multicultural viewers and subscribers to TV and OTT.” Schramm added that topics will include the effect of the current political attitudes on individual audience segments; increasing subscriptions of pay content among targeted audiences, data by segment, and reaching more consumers through targeted video advertising. He also mentioned that diversifying the executive team, as well as ensuring ethnic and gender balance in the cast for new productions will also be a focus of the summit.

About 300 executives are expected to register again for this year’s summit. Attendees reflect the businesses of broadcast and pay TV, digital, advertising, brand marketing, subscription marketing (acquisition and retention), human resources, investment, programming acquisition, and new productions.

Celebrity on-air hosts and a ceremony honoring the 2019 recipients of the NAMIC Vision Awards are just some of the special highlights from the agenda.

To submit a speaker for consideration, please contact Navi Ramnarain at [email protected]. For more information about the event, visit https://www.multiculturaltvsummit.com/.

About Future plc
Future plc is an international media group and leading digital publisher, listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: FUTR). The Group operates two separately managed brand-led divisions: Media and Magazine. The Group has a reach of 120m+ globally, including 62m online users and 63m social media reach. The Media division focuses on being at the forefront of digital innovation, in particular, the high growth technology, games and music markets, with three complementary revenue streams: eCommerce, events and digital advertising. It has a number of leading brands including TechRadar, PC Gamer, GamesRadar+, What Hi-Fi?, The Photography Show, AV Technology, The Homebuilding and Renovating Show, NYC Television Week and Golden Joysticks Awards. The Magazine division has over 60 leading brands in diverse verticals including music, gaming, photography, home interest, field sports, technology and B2B. These include iconic household names such as PC Gamer, T3 and Total Film as well as market leading specialist brands including Music Week, Digital Camera and Edge.

About Schramm Marketing Group
Schramm is a marketing agency that specializes in targeting multicultural or segmented audiences, ticket sales promotions, sponsorship sales and the production of conferences for the television and video industry. The company is recognized for its expertise for attracting large, sold-out crowds for international soccer, for driving pay TV subscription sales, for securing top brands as sponsors of sports events and business conferences as well as developing the agenda and content for popular business conferences.

Schramm created and produces the Hispanic Television Summit as well as other internationally-recognized conferences such as the NAB Show New York. Schramm’s clients include the leading brands in sports, television, entertainment, telecommunications, and non-profits. For more information, visit www.schrammnyc.com.

For more information, contact:

Schramm Marketing Group
Navi Ramnarain
212.983.0219
[email protected]

SOURCE Broadcasting & Cable and Multichannel News

Lifestyle Choices May Help Glaucoma Patients Preserve Eyesight

January 22, 2019

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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss, affecting about 3 million people in the United States. Because there are no symptoms early on, about half of people with the disease don’t know they have it. Once vision is lost to glaucoma, it can’t be regained. During Glaucoma Awareness Month in January, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding the public that early detection and treatment, and some lifestyle choices can help protect your sight.

Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, which transmits visual information from the retina to the brain. Typically, the disease progresses slowly, gradually destroying peripheral vision. Because people are unaware of early peripheral vision loss, a patient can lose most of it before they even know they have glaucoma.

That’s why the Academy recommends that everyone should have a comprehensive eye exam at age 40. This exam provides ophthalmologists – physicians who specialize in medical and surgical eye care – an opportunity to carefully examine the eye including the optic nerve for signs of damage and other possible problems that may affect vision. Individuals at greater risk for developing glaucoma include people:

over age 40;
of African, Asian or Hispanic heritage;
who have high eye pressure detected during an eye exam;
who are farsighted or nearsighted;
who have experienced eye trauma or eye injury;
whose corneas are thin in the center;
or who have health problems such as diabetes, migraines, high blood pressure or poor blood circulation or other health problems affecting the whole body

Appropriate treatment for glaucoma depends on the specific type and severity of the disease. Medicated eye drops or laser treatments are the most common initial approach. These techniques work by lowering eye pressure to reduce the amount of fluid in the eye, and by increasing fluid outflow from the eye.

Beyond drugs and surgery, several recent studies suggest that lifestyle choices may also help minimize the risk of losing vision to glaucoma.

Exercise regularly. A study just published in Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, showed that people who engaged in physical activity can slow vision loss from glaucoma.

Meditate. A new study published last month in the Journal Glaucoma showed that a relaxation program with meditation can lower eye pressure in glaucoma patients and improve their quality of life by lowering stress hormones like cortisol.

Don’t use CBD as a “natural” glaucoma remedy. CBD, or cannabidiol, is the non-psychotropic component of cannabis and hemp being touted as a magical cure-all. A study published last month in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science shows it actually raised eye pressure in mice.

Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, especially green, leafy ones. One study showed that people who ate more leafy vegetables have a 20 to 30 percent lower risk of developing glaucoma. Why? Nitrates in green vegetables can be converted to nitric oxide, which can improve blood flow and help regulate pressure inside the eye.

Don’t smoke. Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of glaucoma and has an overall negative impact on eye health.

Maintain a healthy body weight. People with a higher body mass index (BMI) are at increased risk for diabetes, and having diabetes puts people at risk of glaucoma. Having a too low BMI is also associated with increased glaucoma risk.

“Patients are often surprised when their ophthalmologist tells them they have glaucoma because they don’t have symptoms,” said Dianna Seldomridge, M.D., a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “That’s why it’s so important to have your eyes examined regularly; to detect the signs of disease you don’t see. The good news is that today’s innovative treatments and surgical techniques are better than ever.”

Some Seniors May Be Eligible for Glaucoma Screening

For individuals age 65 or older who are concerned about their risk of eye disease, you may be eligible for a medical eye exam often at no out-of-pocket cost through the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeCare America^®program. For those at increased risk for glaucoma, they may qualify for a glaucoma exam through EyeCare America. This public service program matches volunteer ophthalmologists with eligible patients in need of eye care across the United States. To see if you or a loved one qualifies, visit EyeCare America to determine your eligibility.

Find more information about eye health and how to protect your eyes on the Academy’s EyeSmart website.

About the American Academy of Ophthalmology

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Our EyeSmart^® program provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health. For more information, visit aao.org.

About EyeCare America®

Established in 1985, EyeCare America, the public service program of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is committed to the preservation of sight, accomplishing its mission through public service and education. EyeCare America provides eye care services to medically underserved seniors and those at increased risk for eye disease. More than 90 percent of the care made available is provided at no out-of-pocket cost to the patients. EyeCare America is co-sponsored by the Knights Templar Eye Foundation Inc., with additional support provided by Genentech and Regeneron. More information can be found at www.eyecareamerica.org.

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