If You Purchased a Computer with an Internal or External Disk Drive Between 2003-2008, a Class Action Settlement May Affect You

October 18, 2018

SEATTLE, Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP regarding the In re Optical Disk Drive Products Antitrust Litigation.

Important Notice from the United States District Court for the Northern District of California about a class action settlement.

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Did you buy a computer with an internal or external disk drive between 2003-2008?

If YES, you can get up to $10/drive back from a $25 MILLION class action settlement. Simply fill out the form at www.dollarsfordiskdrives.com. The settlement is in addition to $180 MILLION already recovered on behalf of class members in settlements with other defendants.

Plaintiffs have reached a proposed settlement with Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (“SEC”), Toshiba Corporation (“Toshiba Corp.”), and Toshiba Samsung Storage Technology Corporation (“TSST”) in a class action alleging that Optical Disk Drive (ODD) manufacturers conspired to stabilize pricing of ODDs during the period of April 2003 to December 2008. ODDs were popular in the 1990s and 2000s for storing data, music, and other multimedia files. They were sold both inside computers and also as standalone devices. For this settlement, the ODDs that are eligible for a payment are DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, and COMBO drives. In other words, all DVD drives are included, but solo CD drives are not eligible.

The sole purpose of this notice is to inform you of the class and proposed settlement so that you may decide what to do. If you already submitted a claim for one of the prior settlements in this case, you do not need to submit another one. You will receive an automatic payment.

If you have not yet filed a claim, to receive payment from this settlement, visit www.dollarsfordiskdrives.com and file your claim easily online. You may also choose to exclude yourself from the settlement, object to the settlement, or object to the payment of attorneys’ fees.

You are included in this settlement if:

You purchased a new computer with an ODD, or a standalone ODD designed to be used in a computer or attached to a computer.

You were a resident of one of the following states when you made the purchase: Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, or Wisconsin.

You made the purchase between April 2003 and December 2008.

The ODD was a DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, or COMBO drive.

You did not make the purchase directly from an ODD manufacturer (a list of manufacturers may be found at https://www.dollarsfordiskdrives.com or by calling 1-877-368-9020). Panasonic-branded computers are also excluded.

This notice is a summary only. For a full description of the settlement, related court documents, deadlines and forms, please visit www.dollarsfordiskdrives.com. Claim forms are due June 28, 2019. Requests to exclude yourself from the settlement are due December 17, 2018. Plaintiffs’ counsel will file their motion for attorneys’ fees and post it to the website by December 3, 2018. Any objections to the settlement or attorneys fees are due December 17, 2018. To learn more information about how to exclude yourself or object, please go to the website.

The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on February 4, 2019 unless otherwise ordered by the Court at the United States District Court, 450 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA, Courtroom 3 – 17th Floor, to consider whether to approve or deny the settlement with SEC, Toshiba Corp., and TSST and a request for attorneys’ fees up to 20 percent of the Settlement Funds plus costs and expenses. You may appear at the Final Approval Hearing either in person or through your own attorney.

The Hearing may be moved to a different date or time without additional notice, so please check https://www.dollarsfordiskdrives.com for any updates and additional information.

About Hagens Berman
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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Mexico and its destinations prepare for the Day of the Dead

October 18, 2018

The country will offer endless colorful experiences to the millions of visitors expected for the celebrations of this millenary tradition as the festivities are set to begin in Mexico City on October 27 with the third edition of its spectacular Day of the Dead Parade.

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As Mexico prepares to celebrate the Day of the Dead, visitors from around the world are invited to experience this unique holiday. Every corner of the country, from the island of Janitzio in Michoacán, passing through the towns of Chiapas and the great Zócalo of Mexico City, will be dressed in color and tradition waiting for millions of visitors who seek to participate in one of the most spectacular celebrations that exist.

Named Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008 by UNESCO, the Day of the Dead is an unforgettable experience for both visitors and locals alike. It is an ancestral legacy inherited from different pre-Hispanic cultures combined with the celebration of the Catholic All Saints’ Day and is observed from the end of October through the first week of November. Based on popular belief, the deceased return each year to visit their relatives and coexist with the living to enjoy their offerings such as favorite foods and drinks.

“It’s a tradition that has mixed with popular culture and has become a celebration that belongs to everyone. Nowhere else can visitors experience such a colorful, magical and surreal celebration,” said Hector Flores Santana, CEO of the Mexico Tourism Board (MTB). “Our cultural offering is one of the reasons why Mexico has become the 6^th most visited country in the world. The celebration honors the past and our ancestors and is a standing invitation for everyone to visit and discover why Mexico is a world of its own.”

The Day of the Dead in Mexico is one of the most important celebrations in the world and it attracts more than 7.5 million international tourists each year who wish to experience its cultural and gastronomic traditions. According to figures from Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism (SECTUR), the celebrations of November 1 and 2 will result in a revenue of more than US$208 million for the tourism industry.

The set of practices and traditions that occur in the country for this holiday, both in cities and smaller towns, are mainly located in states such as Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Oaxaca, Puebla, San Luis Potosi and Mexico City.

With more than one kilometer (0.6 miles) in length, and with the states of Aguascalientes, Oaxaca, Michoacán and San Luis Potosi as special guests, the traditional Day of the Dead Parade will be held in Mexico City for the third time on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Larger-than-life skulls, floats and catrinas will flow through the Paseo de la Reforma from the monument of La Estela de Luz to the capital’s Zocalo, which will become the scene of mega offerings for the deceased. There will be free concerts of rock, jazz, blues and traditional Mexican music to conclude a day full of colors and flavors.

Last year, the parade had more than one million attendees and more than 1,500 volunteers responsible for filling the streets of the city with energy and joy. Many volunteers came from different parts of Mexico and beyond. This year, nearly 2,000 organizers and volunteers are expected.

Day of the Dead beyond Mexico
As part of the promotional actions carried out by the MTB and SECTUR this year, the Day of the Dead traveled beyond the country with its “Heart of Mexico” activation that brought the festivity to various cities in North America and Europe in order to inform and create excitement for this thousand-year-old celebration. Unique personalities such as El Charro, Frida and Diego visited iconic landmarks and monuments around the world, including Central Park in New York City, the CN Tower in Toronto, the Victory Column in Berlin and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. “Heart of Mexico” is an invitation for the residents of these cities to travel to Mexico and experience first-hand what the tradition of Day of the Dead has to offer.

New York City will also have a local taste of the celebration at the American Museum of Natural History on November 2^nd and 3^rd. Together with the state of Oaxaca and MTB, the museum will house altars dedicated to extinct animal species, as well as a handcraft market, dances, music, and artisanal demonstrations as visitors learn about Oaxaca and how the Day of the Dead is celebrated in this iconic New York cultural institution.

More about the Day of the Dead
In Mexico, death is considered part of the cycle of life and has been celebrated since pre-Columbian times. For example, in Aztec mythology, the deceased embarked on a long journey before reaching Mictlán, the region of the dead.

The various elements and rituals associated with the celebration make the Day of the Dead unlike any other holiday in the world. Families create altars in their homes and offer the favorite foods and objects of sentimental values and memories to the souls of their loved ones. Typical objects at the altar include the characteristic cempasuchil flower and the delicious Pan de Muertos.

Traditions vary in all regions and some are unique to Mexico’s states and cities.

Year after year, Aguascalientes performs the Calaveras Festival that pays tribute to the artist José Guadalupe Posada, creator of the famous “Catrina,” a symbol of the Day of the Dead celebrations.
Guanajuato hosts the famous Catrinas Parade, which takes place every November 1, in which people dress like these characters from a theme that changes in each edition.
One of the biggest festivities in Veracruz is the Mictlán Festival, which welcomes musical performances and artists.
In Oaxaca, the residents build the Plaza de la Muerte, where tourists can get lost among the products that are handmade by artisans specifically for these dates. For this, traditional comparsas (groups of singers) play music for more than 20 hours for the celebration of the traditional “Muerteadas.”
In San Luis Potosí, the Xantolo is the most important celebration in the area. On November 1, there is a vigil with prayers. On November 2, in the indigenous communities, it is customary to take the offerings to the pantheons and to adorn the tombs with flowers for the souls that, according to the belief of the region, remain on the earth all month.
The island of Janitzio in Michoacan honors the “angelitos” – those who passed away as children – on a nocturnal procession. It takes place on November 1 where canoes are adorned with countless candles, carrying delicious dishes and drinks, and accompanied by music to welcome those who return from death.
In Mexico City, millions of visitors come together in the San Andrés Mixquic pantheon to receive the souls of the dead at sunset; and in Xochimilco, the staging of La Llorona, the Weeping Woman, a legend that attracts locals and strangers year after year.

Mexico the sixth most visited country in the world

Celebrations such as the Day of the Dead have placed Mexico as one of the favorite destinations of international tourism. The country registered an arrival of 39.3 million international visitors during 2017, making it the sixth most visited country in the world according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Last year, Mexico airports received 637,700 domestic and international flights that transported 68 million people. This figure represented an increase of 2.2% in flights and an increase of 9.3% in passengers compared to the previous year.

For more information about the Day of the Dead, visit https://www.visitmexico.com/day-of-the-dead.

Follow the official Visit Mexico accounts on their social channels and join the celebration of the Day of the Dead.

Facebook: /VisitMexico
Twitter: @WeVisitMexico
Instagram: /VisitMexico

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(Español) Flushmate® retira del mercado sistemas de descarga a presión para inodoros Flushmate II 501-B debido a riesgos de impacto y laceración

October 18, 2018

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2018 Kia Rio Receives Top Safety Pick Plus Rating From Insurance Institute For Highway Safety

October 17, 2018

IRVINE, California, Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded its best rating possible, Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+), to the 2018 Kia Rio sedan when equipped with optional Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and LED headlights on vehicles built after June 2018¹. Thanks to the “Superior” rating given to the AEB system², and the “Good” rating given to the optional LED headlights, the 2018 Rio becomes the first vehicle in the IIHS minicar segment to achieve the TSP+ designation.

2018 Kia Rio receives Top Safety Pick Plus rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

“The Rio may have a small footprint, but it’s a big performer in all other areas, including driving dynamics, style, features, and now safety accolades,” said Orth Hedrick, executive director, Car Product and Telematics, Kia Motors America (KMA). “Being the first automaker to establish a TSP+ in the minicar segment is further proof that Kia is dedicated to improving the quality and integrity of our world-class model line.”

The TSP+ rating for Rio increases the total number of Kia vehicles with 2018 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick Plus ratings to 10.

“We are honored to receive the Top Safety Pick+ award for the Kia Rio, the only vehicle in IIHS’s minicar segment to earn such an accolade,” said Wook Jin, Director of the Vehicle Safety Engineering Group at Namyang R&D Center. “The Kia Rio joins several other Kia vehicles in achieving this feat, and this continues to show our commitment to safety across different vehicle segments and sizes.”

To qualify for TSP+, the IIHS testing parameters require a vehicle earn “Good” ratings in six crashworthiness tests – driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side impact, roof strength, and head restraint – as well as a “Good” or “Acceptable” rating in the passenger side small overlap front test, an “Advanced” or “Superior” rating for front crash prevention, and a “Good” rating in headlight testing.

Completely redesigned for the 2018 model year, the Rio stands apart from others in the subcompact segment with its combination of eye-catching design, available technology, fun-to-drive character, and excellent safety ratings. Available in three trims – LX, S and EX – the 2018 Rio is powered by an enhanced Gamma 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder engine that can be paired with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Output is a spirited 130 horsepower and 119 lb.-ft. of torque.

On the tech front, the Rio is available with desirable features including Bluetooth®³ hands-free functionality⁴, a six-speaker stereo with satellite radio and a rear-view camera system⁵. Available only on the top-tier EX trim is a seven-inch floating touchscreen⁴ interface, UVO eServices⁶ voice recognition infotainment system and smartphone integration through Android Auto^TM[7] and Apple CarPlay^TM7.

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.*

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

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¹ LED headlights are available on the Rio S trim with Tech Package. Autonomous Emergency Braking is standard on the Rio EX trim.
² Autonomous Emergency Braking is not a substitute for safe driving and may not detect all objects in front of the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
^³ The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc., and any use of such marks by Kia is pursuant to license. A Bluetooth® enabled device is required to use Bluetooth® wireless technology.
^⁴ Warning: Driving while distracted can result in a loss of vehicle control that may lead to an accident, severe personal injury and death. Always drive safely and use caution.
^⁵ Rear-Camera Display is not a substitute for safe driving, and may not display all objects behind vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.
^⁶ Purchase/lease of a new 2018 Kia Rio vehicle with UVO eServices includes a complimentary 10 year subscription starting from new vehicle retail sale/lease date as recorded by the dealer. After expiration of such period, you will no longer be able to access or use UVO eServices. For applicable full terms, see the UVO Privacy Policy (available at https://www.myuvo.com/legal/privacy-policy.shtml) and Terms of Service (available at https://www.myuvo.com/legal/terms-of-service.shtml).
^⁷ Android Auto™ is a registered trademark of Google Inc. Apple CarPlay™ is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ require a compatible device sold separately and apps may use your smartphone cellular data service. Normal cellular service rates apply.

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Steinberg Museum of Art at LIU presents ‘DIGNITY: Tribes in Transition’ by internationally acclaimed photographer Dana Gluckstein

October 17, 2018

Photographer Dana Gluckstein poses with three generations of San women. [Photo credit: Tai Power Seeff]

BROOKVILLE, New York, Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Award-winning artist Dana Gluckstein will be on campus for the Oct. 18^th premiere of her powerful exhibition titled “DIGNITY: Tribes in Transition.” Her remarkable exhibit chronicles her decades spent photographing Indigenous Peoples as they struggle to maintain their identity in a changing world. The exhibition highlights the Long Island University’s new Steinberg Museum of Art, which recently underwent a $1.2 million renovation.

“It’s my sincere wish that DIGNITY will serve as a call-to-action in support of all Indigenous Peoples,” said Gluckstein, shown here with three generations of San women. Her DIGNITY advocacy campaign in association with Amnesty International created a tipping point for President Barack Obama to endorse the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in 2010. For more information about Dana Gluckstein, go to www.danagluckstein.com.

“We’re thrilled to present compelling photographs by Dana Gluckstein as we introduce our newly renovated Steinberg Museum of Art,” said Barbara Applegate, museum director. “We invite Long Islanders to be inspired by our unique visible storage suite that makes viewing our collection of 5,000 objects feel limitless.”

“DIGNITY: Tribes in Transition” opens October 18, 2018 and runs until March 8, 2019. Dana Gluckstein will speak on opening night and sign copies of her book. There will be a preview for members of the media at 11 a.m. and a VIP preview reception with the artist at 5:30 p.m. The show will open to the public at 7 p.m. The Steinberg Museum of Art is on the ground floor of the B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, NY 11548.

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HITN Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Exclusive Theme Song

October 16, 2018

BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN, the leading Spanish-language network that offers educational and entertainment content to families in more than 44 million households across the United States, announced today the inclusion in its programming of “Es Todos Unidos” a song composed and performed by Latin Grammy-winning artist Fernando Osorio and his daughter, Maye. The song aired on HITN as part of the network’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

“HITN is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Es Todos Unidos,‘ an uplifting theme song that acknowledges Hispanic contributions to US culture and society,” commented Guillermo Sierra, Head of Digital Services at HITN. “The lyrics are bilingual (in Spanish and English) in order to connect with the new generation of young people with Latin roots, who communicate mostly in English.”

Acclaimed Colombian-born singer-songwriter Fernando Osorio and his daughter, Maye, worked together on the production. “We are very pleased to be part of the great team at HITN, which is airing the video of our song, ‘Es Todos Unidos,’ to underscore the value of the US Hispanic community, because, as the song says, the way to move forward is together (todos unidos).”

Fernando Osorio is the composer of the hit songs “La Negra Tiene Tumbao” and “Ríe y Llora,” immortalized by Celia Cruz; “Viviendo” and “De Qué Depende,” for Marc Anthony; “Lloraré” and “Sé Mi Aire,” for Cristian Castro, and several popular songs made famous by Ricardo Montaner: “Solo con un Beso” and “Vamos a Dejarlo.” Ricky Martin, Luis Fonsi, Alejandra Guzmán, Sergio Dalma, Jerry Rivera, Gloria Trevi, Menudo, Malú and Alejandro Fernández are among the other artists who have performed his songs. During his long artistic career, Osorio has shared the stage with Shakira, Juanes, Franco de Vita and other stars. His achievements have been recognized by ASCAP and BMI awards and a Latin Grammy.

Osorio’s daughter, Maye, is an up and coming artist clearly influenced by her father’s work. She began her career as a soloist, performing on the acoustic guitar with Mr. Pauer at venues around the world and in a live broadcast on KCRW. Her Latin roots and South Florida childhood have inspired her to write music that spans a wide range of genres, from R&B to bossa nova. Her self-produced album on the Warner Chapell label will be available soon in the US market.

HITN also produced a promotional video for ‘Es Todo Unidos’ featuring scenes of Latinos around the United States. The song will air during HITN programming as well as on the network’s webpage, app and social media.

HITN-TV is a leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family. It reaches more than 44 million viewers in the US and Puerto Rico via DIRECTV, DIRECTV NOW, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter Spectrum, Mediacom, CenturyLink Prism and Altice. For more information, please visit www.hitn.org.

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chemoWave Launches Free Spanish App for Hispanic Cancer Patients to Track Real-Time Symptoms & Get Personalized Treatment Insights

October 16, 2018

chemoWave is a FREE mobile application, available for iPhone and Android, that helps cancer patients track their activities and treatment experience, including things like recording daily condition and symptoms, scheduling medication reminders, and tracking steps and water intake. chemoWave helps those with cancer propel themselves by allowing them to learn from their journey, by providing insights that enable them to work more effectively with their support team to better control the side effec

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — chemoWave, a free mobile app that empowers cancer patients to take greater control of their health during treatment, today launches chemoWave en Español, a new Spanish language app for iPhone and Android phones.

“In the face of ongoing minority cancer disparities, we’re excited to expand chemoWave to those whose primary language is Spanish,” said Matt Lashey, co-founder & CEO of chemoWave’s parent company, Treatment Technologies & Insights, Inc. (TTI). “As a career data analyst turned caregiver, I learned first-hand during my partner’s successful fight against cancer that patients and caregivers don’t have to feel powerless or suffer in silence. Much can be done to avoid, if not significantly reduce, treatment side-effects and symptoms. That’s why I created chemoWave, and now chemoWave en Español, to equip patients and caregivers with a tool that can help them take control over the ups and downs they experience and improve their overall quality of life while undergoing treatment.”

In building on the original app’s capability to track symptoms, activities, medications and more, and to discover unique patterns and insights for each individual patient, the chemoWave team invited feedback from various Hispanic cancer thought leaders to ensure the new app went beyond simple translation and addressed cultural nuances among Hispanic patients and caregivers. “We learned a lot as a result of focus group discussions with advocates, doctors, nurses, caregivers and ‘promotoras,'” said Katherine Urbon, TTI’s Chief Strategy Officer, and Head of Partnerships. “In better understanding the huge need to both empower Latinos impacted by cancer and to generate more comprehensive data for researchers, we are incredibly invigorated to help. We are especially grateful for the feedback from the Nueva Vida organization, as well as Ysabel Duron, founder of Latinas Contra Cancer who most recently founded the Latino Cancer Institute.”

Armando Monroy, TTI’s Lead Engineer who originally hails from Mexico, added: “There are so many barriers to communication in cancer treatment, which is even more dramatic if English is not the primary language. In developing chemoWave en Español, we now understand the limited resources available to a very diverse and growing population in the United States. Almost all of the cancer information available to patients today is standardized for a mostly white population, so we’re excited to have created a personalized tool that can quantify the relationships of an individual’s actions and experiences to identify what makes them feel better or worse.”

The initial iOS version of chemoWave was launched just over one year ago, a few weeks after a 2017 report on a clinical trial announced at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), showing increased survival rates among metastatic cancer patients who tracked and shared their treatment experiences digitally with care providers. chemoWave and chemoWave en Español can be utilized for iPhone and Android, as well as the Apple Watch or other wearables.

chemoWave’s technology offers a holistic, real-time record & analysis of patient experiences, designed to: engage patients in managing treatment side effects, provide doctors with better information for more confident decision-making, and ultimately improve protocols that lead to better outcomes in the future. In early 2018, TTI launched a unique collaboration with ASCO’s cancer.net, America’s leading online destination for cancer patients, to provide targeted in-app symptom insights at the moment of patients experiencing specific symptom distress.

chemoWave is the initial and premier app of Treatment Technologies & Insights (TTI), a digital health company that creates patient-centered mobile apps, along with building physician portals and research databases. Tapping into the power of patient reported outcomes (PROs), TTI’s technology is focused on capturing and operationalizing PROs to impact healthcare. Starting first in oncology, TTI plans to deploy its technology across multiple chronic disease states that could benefit from increased patient involvement and monitoring.

Read more about the personal story that led to the creation of chemoWave in the American Journal of Managed Care.

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Halloween Safety Alert: Americans Projected to Spend $9 Billion on Halloween while CDC and Up and Away Campaign Urge Parents to Keep Medicine Stored Out of Sight to Avoid “Candy Confusion”

October 16, 2018

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Up and Away campaign, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is reminding parents to keep their medicines up and away and out of sight and reach to avoid ‘candy confusion’ this Halloween season. The National Retail Federation (NRF) projects consumers will spend over $9 billion celebrating Halloween this year, which is right in line with last year’s record-breaking spend. In total, 70 percent of celebrants will be handing out treats and will spend $2.6 billion on candy alone.

With this widely celebrated holiday approaching, it’s important for parents and caregivers of young children to be extra vigilant about safe medicine storage, so kids don’t mistake medicines for a sweet treat.

“With Halloween just around the corner, it can be easy for young ones to mistake medicine left out on the countertop for candy,” said Dan Budnitz, Director of the Medication Safety Program at CDC and manager of its PROTECT Initiative. “With this in mind, it’s important that parents and guardians remember to safely store and keep medicines up and away and out of sight and reach from children.”

Every year, about 60,000 young children end up in the emergency room after getting into medicines left within their reach. The Up and Away campaign aims to prevent accidental unsupervised ingestions of medicine in young children by educating parents and caregivers about safe medicine storage. One of the Up and Away campaign partners, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) Educational Foundation, created this printable infographic and short video for parents to illustrate the visual similarities between some medicines and favorite candies, and the confusion that can ensue for children. Up and Away materials are also available in both English and Spanish, which can be found here.

The CDC and Up and Away urge parents to be prepared by saving the Poison Help number in their phones—1-800-222-1222—or texting “POISON” to 797979 to save the information automatically. Additional resources on safe medicine storage are available at UpandAway.org.

About Up and Away
Up and Away and Out of Sight is an educational campaign to remind families about the importance of safe medicine storage around young children. It is an initiative of PROTECT in partnership with the CDC and CHPA Educational Foundation. For more information, visit UpandAway.org.

About Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) PROTECT Initiative
The PROTECT Initiative is a collaboration among public health agencies, private sector companies, professional organizations, consumer/patient advocates, and academic experts to develop strategies to keep children safe from unintentional medication overdoses. For more information, visit CDC.gov/MedicationSafety/PROTECT/PROTECT_Initiative.html.

About the CHPA Educational Foundation
The CHPA Educational Foundation is dedicated to helping consumers lead happier, healthier lives through responsible self-care. Established in 2004, the foundation’s mission is to be the trusted source of information on the responsible use of consumer healthcare products including OTC medicines and dietary supplements. For more information, visit KnowYourOTCs.org.

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The U.S. Minority Chamber Of Commerce (USMCC) Announces Their XXI World Small Business Summit Miami With The Tools And Opportunities For U.S. International Entrepreneurs’ Success

October 16, 2018

MIAMI, Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce (USMCC) announces the XXI World Small Business Summit Miami 2018 to be held at the world classic Dadeland Marriott Hotel in Miami, Florida. More than 100 individuals representing a variety of international business enterprises will participate in this exclusive conference. The topic of this event is “Inspiring Global Entrepreneurship through Innovation and Partnerships.”

The goal of the 2018 Summit Miami is to foster a dynamic U.S. private-sector approach for the betterment of the economy through international trade and partnership. The forum starts at 8 a.m., October 26 and continues October 27, 2018, and is not open to the public.

Benefits of Conference Attendance:

Access to USMCC’s database of 25,000 global-company emails, profiles, trades, and proprietors – to expand their international marketing efforts.
Free registration to MCC’s members
Free One-on-One matchmaking
Understand the positive aspects of international trade and the multicultural aspect
Meet top executives and public officials to generate business opportunities.

The Summit features:

October 26 – The Global Trade & Investment

7:45 AM: Corporate Breakfast – The high-tech Forum: digital transforming Small Businesses

8:45 AM: The Purchasing Forum: How to do Business U.S. Buyers of food and raw material

9:45 AM: The Investment Forum: The funding opportunities for international projects

10:45 AM: The Innovation Forum: Telecommunication of the future looking for partners

12:15 PM: General Session: The Global Economy, a new leadership with vision of the future

1:30 PM: The Commerce Forum: New Opportunities, and encounter with trade representatives

3:00 PM: The Customs Forum: Face to Face with Directors of different countries.

4:30 PM: The Entrepreneurship U.S. Visa: New development for foreign investors and exporters

6:00 PM: Welcome Reception

October 27 – A Day for Puerto Rico

7:45 AM – Corporate breakfast: Understanding Puerto Rico to do business

8:00 AM – Reconstruction Forum: Incentives and Contracting Opportunities

9:30 AM – Energy and Housing opportunities Partnership

10:15 AM– Why invest and to do business in Puerto Rico

11:30 AM– A networking event

12:15 PM: Delegations will lunch with public officials

2:30 PM: City Tour

6:45 PM: Gala Awards party

“The XXI edition will be a fantastic opportunity for those with interest to export and create a partnership with counterparts in Latin America and the Caribbean,” said Doug Mayorga, CEO of the USMCC organizer of the Summit “Economic development is a priority for the U.S. Minority Chamber to elevating mutual prosperity and ultimately encouraging bilateral trade and private partnership through innovation and public-private relations. Dozens of top business leaders will be able to discuss new development and implement strategies to boost economic development through sustainable commercial practices.”

About the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce: Founded in 2000 has assisted and promoted the global development of the minority sector through our center in Washington, D.C., Miami, New York, Atlanta and Puerto Rico in the last 18 years by generating over 15,000 jobs; assisted over 7000 international small businesses and organized more than 500 conferences to promote opportunities for minority entrepreneurs national and international. For more information about the Chamber: www.minoritychamber.net

For more information www.smbsummit.org or calling (202)250-0260 or by email to [email protected]

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SOURCE Minority Chamber of Commerce

Avon And American Cancer Society Team Up In The Fight Against Breast Cancer

October 15, 2018

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Avon is continuing its commitment to the fight against breast cancer with fundraising and awareness activations throughout October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since 1992, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade has been at the forefront of the fight against breast cancer and has contributed more than $800 million globally to breast cancer causes, educated 180 million women about breast health, and funded breast health screenings for nearly 20 million women.

This year, Avon joined forces with another iconic leader in the fight against breast cancer – the American Cancer Society. As part of this multi-year partnership, Avon is the national presenting sponsor for the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, the nation’s largest network of breast cancer events, held in more than 200 communities across the country. Avon has pledged a $1.25 million donation, which will help American Cancer Society fund innovative breast cancer research, provide education and guidance to help people reduce their risk, and offer comprehensive support to those who need it most.

To raise awareness for the cause, Avon is engaging its passionate army of Avon Representatives and their customers, and employees as a force for good to raise critical funds and awareness, including the following activities:

Team Avon, comprised of more than 1300 teams of 5000 Avon Representatives, employees and their friends and family will participate in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks around the country, raising more than $600,000 to date through fundraising efforts.
Avon Representatives are at the heart of fundraising efforts through the sales of the company’s Pink Hope collection. Products include Avon’s best-selling True Color Nourishing Lipstick and inspirational fashion and jewelry. Fifteen percent of the sales prices of Avon Pink Hope breast cancer fundraising products purchased, up to $750,000 per year, will be contributed to American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Pink Hope products are available exclusively through Avon Representatives or online at www.avon.com.
On social media, Avon is building breast health awareness by encouraging its followers to put on their lipstick, blow a kiss on their social media feeds, and use the hashtags #KissBreastCancerGoodbye and #AvonMakingStrides.

“Avon has always been dedicated to the empowerment and well-being of women and their families – and the fight against breast cancer is central to our mission. The Avon Breast Health Promise aims to ensure every woman, every day, is breast health aware,” said Scott White, Chief Executive Officer, New Avon LLC. “Our partnership with the American Cancer Society is enabling us to make the biggest impact possible for women everywhere. We are so proud of Team Avon for bringing our commitment to life coast to coast through their walking and fundraising.”

“We are grateful for Avon’s support for our work in the fight to end Breast Cancer,” said Sharon Byers, Chief Development and Marketing Officer, American Cancer Society. “Avon, with their army of passionate and committed Representatives, is showing how the power of partnership can make a positive difference.”

About New Avon LLC
New Avon LLC (“Avon“) is the leading social selling beauty company in North America, with independent sales Representatives throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Avon’s portfolio includes award-winning skincare, color cosmetics, fragrance, personal care and health and wellness products featuring brands such as ANEW, Avon True Color, Espira, and Skin So Soft, as well as fashion and accessories. Avon has a 130-year history of empowering women through economic opportunity, and supporting the causes that matter most to women. Avon philanthropy has contributed over $1 billion globally toward eradicating breast cancer and domestic violence. Learn more about Avon and its products at www.avon.com.

The American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 1.5 million volunteers dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer. From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the Society is the only organization attacking cancer from every angle. For more information go to www.cancer.org.

Contact:
Paige Cali
New Avon LLC
Phone: 212-282-6431
[email protected]

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SOURCE New Avon LLC

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