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2018 Mazda6: Premium Performance and Design Heighten Appeal

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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. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations)

IRVINE, California, March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Adorned with authentic materials like our Japanese Sen Wood and Nappa leather, the 2018 Mazda6 elevates its premium positioning above the mainstream fray and into a higher class of competition. New technologies and refinements complement Mazda6’s stellar reputation for driving dynamics and design.

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. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations)

Thoroughly re-engineered for 2018, Mazda6 is quieter, more comfortable, carries more standard and available features and even comes with a newly available engine option, the torquey, turbocharged SKYACTIV-G 2.5T.

Every detail has been rethought to polish and elevate Mazda6. Yet, Mazda6 doesn’t betray its roots, still available with its six-speed SKYACTIV-MT manual transmission in the entry Mazda6 Sport model as well as an available, quick-shifting SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic transmission with Sport Mode that recalibrates the transmission for more spirited driving.

Mazda6 Sport comes with an efficient SKYACTIV-G 2.5 engine, which enjoys a number of refinement upgrades for 2018. Smoother and quieter, the engine now produces 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. When paired with its available automatic transmission, Mazda6’s 2.5-liter engine comes standard with cylinder-deactivation technology, which shuts off its two outside cylinders in cruising conditions for even more efficiency. Mazda is the only automaker to employ this technology in a four-cylinder engine in North America.

Additionally, Mazda6 Sport comes standard with an electronic parking brake, cloth seats, a six-way manual driver’s seat with lumbar support, dual-zone climate control, remote keyless entry, push-button start, a 60/40 split-folding rear seat, cruise control, 17-inch alloy wheels, a six-speaker audio system, Bluetooth phone and audio pairing, MAZDA CONNECTTM infotainment system with and Commander control knob and touchscreen control, rearview camera, a new eight-inch display screen, Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. Other newly standard features include LED headlights and tail lights and Smart City Brake Support, which automatically applies the brakes in emergency stops below 19 mph.

When paired with its available six-speed automatic transmission, Mazda6 Sport can be had with the i-ACTIVSENSE package, further adding Smart Brake Support, Lane-Departure Warning, adaptive Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Lane-Keep Assist, High Beam Control, automatic on/off headlights and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

Mazda6 Touring includes all of the convenience and safety features available in Mazda6 Sport but upgrades to leatherette seating surfaces, standard SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic transmission, 19-inch alloy wheels, Advanced Keyless Entry and a six-way power driver’s seat. Rear HVAC vents, heated front seats and a power moonroof complement the package.

Turbocharged motivation catapults Mazda6 Grand Touring, equipped with Mazda’s SKYACTIV-G 2.5T, which can generate a robust 310 lb-ft of torque from just 2,000 RPM. It offers effortless performance, with power sent through a SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic that was developed specifically for high-torque applications. Power comes on nearly instantaneously, courtesy of its innovative Dynamic Pressure Turbocharger, which uses a small valve to create high boost pressure, akin to holding your thumb over the end of a garden hose. Once the engine is up to speed, a secondary valve opens up to allow more airflow through the turbocharger.

Mazda6 Grand Touring also adds an 11-speaker BOSE® Premium audio system, SiriusXM satellite radio with a four-month trial subscription, Mazda Navigation, an auto-dimming interior mirror, auto-dimming driver-side mirror, heated side mirrors and paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel.

Further upping the ante, Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve comes with black or Parchment leather-trimmed seats, a windshield-projected Active Driving Display with Traffic Sign Recognition, an eight-way power driver’s seat, six-way power front passenger’s seat, Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), brilliant silver alloy wheels, rear lip spoiler, windshield wipers de-icer, heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve is also the entry point for Mazda’s first-ever ventilated front seats, which wick hot air away from the driver and front passenger’s backs to keep them cool.

The lineup is bookended with the new Mazda6 Signature, becoming the second Mazda model behind Mazda CX-9 to offer this aspirational trim level, replete with premium amenities. Mazda6 Signature is available with either Parchment or Deep Chestnut Nappa leather seating surfaces, Japanese Sen wood interior accents, gilded UltraSuede® NU whose coloring was inspired by Japanese kimonos, a new 360⁰ View Monitor, front and rear parking sensors, a seven-inch TFT reconfigurable gauge display, frameless rearview mirror and a gunmetal-colored grille.

Thoroughly reworked underneath the sheet metal, Mazda6 integrates many of the learnings introduced in the CX-5 and CX-9 crossover SUVs and goes a step further to build an engaging, confident sedan that only Mazda could build, with as ample a presence at a valet on Rodeo Drive as the snaking roads of Mulholland Drive.

MSRP2 for the 2018 Mazda6 is as follows:

Mazda6 Sport 6MT

$21,950

Mazda6 Sport 6AT

$23,000

• Sport i-ACTIVSENSE Package (6AT only)

$625

Mazda6 Touring

$25,700

Mazda6 Grand Touring

$29,200

Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve

$31,700

Mazda6 Signature

$34,750

 

Premium Paint Colors:

Soul Red Crystal

$595

Machine Gray Metallic

$300

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

$200

The 2018 Mazda6 will be available in dealerships nationwide in April.

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 600 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.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

1 Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price does not include $890 for destination and handling or additional taxes or fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.
2 Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price does not include $890 for destination and handling or additional taxes or fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.

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UniverSoul Circus Brings Historic 25th Anniversary Tour To Queens, Brooklyn, Mt. Vernon And Newark

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NEW YORK, March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A show for All Ages!

UniverSoul Circus proudly celebrates twenty-five high-flying years as America’s top-ranked venue for music, laughter, and unrivalled performance artistry.  Commemorating its 25th anniversary in 2018, UniverSoul Circus has forever transformed the world’s urban entertainment landscape with an unforgettable display of music, laughter, and extreme thrills. Acts include Ringmaster Lucky and his sidekick Zeke.. Other acts include Caribbean Dancers, Fresh Clowns, Comedy Dogs, Teeterboard, Trampoline, Pole, Quick Change, Horses and Daredevil Motorcycles. UniverSoul Circus features a multicultural conglomeration of performers from virtually every corner of the globe, including the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, South Africa, Mongolia, Chile, Cuba, Russia, Guinea, and China. 

UniverSoul Circus Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

UniverSoul Circus sets up its single ring big top in the following New York City metropolitan areas:

Queens at Roy Wilkins Park, March 22nd thru April 8th

Brooklyn at Floyd Bennett Field, April 11-29th

Mt. Vernon, NY at Hutchinson Field, May 2-13th

Newark, NJ at Orange and Nesbitt Avenue, May 16-28th

Visit www.universoulcircus.com for more info, ticket prices, show times, and schedules. Follow us on Facebook @UniverSoulcircus, Twitter @UniverSoulCirc and Instagram @UniverSoulCircus.

About UniverSoul Circus

Celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2018, UniverSoul is a highly interactive combination of circus arts, theater, and music that spans genres including Pop, Classic R&B, Latin, Hip Hop, Jazz and Gospel. It embraces and celebrates the unique and familiar aspects of pop culture globally by bringing them center stage with a cast of international performers. UniverSoul Circus is rated as one of the top two circuses in America along with Cirque du Soleil. UniverSoul’s fresh approach to family friendly live entertainment has garnered it a coveted spot as one of Ticketmaster’s top ten most requested family events, along with other shows including Sesame Street Live, Disney on Ice, and Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The circus was founded 25 years ago in Atlanta by concert and theatre promoter, Cedric Walker.

“This has been an amazing journey and a fantastic ride,” said Founder and CEO Cedric Walker, speaking of UniverSoul’s 25th Anniversary. “Generations have witnessed our growth and have evolved with us. We want our fans to know they will always be a part of the UniverSoul Circus family. Consider us a community-minded, family-oriented, spiritually-uplifting entertainment revival for families across America.”

The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc. in Sarasota, FL., selected UniverSoul Founder and CEO Cedric Walker for 2018 enshrinement into the prestigious Circus Ring of Fame in recognition of his “outstanding contributions to circus arts and culture.”

CONTACT
Catherine Restivo
[email protected]
973-643-6262

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(Español) La periodista Nancy Clara recibe el premio “Micrófono Dorado 2018” otorgado CICAMEX por su destacada trayectoria en los medios de comunicación de Estados Unidos

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(Español) Una trama electrizante revela «La esposa entre nosotros», de Greer Hendriks y Sarah Pekkanen

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Goya Foods Donates 100,000 Pounds Of Food To The Community FoodBank Of New Jersey As Part Of The Goya Gives ‘Can Do’ Campaign

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Goya, New Jersey Devils, and Prudential Center employees, along with Devils Alumni members volunteered their time to sort and pack a portion of the 100,000 pound donation (equal to over 83,000 meals) at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey as part their annual Day of Service. The bags of meals will then be distributed to Newark area families in need.

JERSEY CITY, N.J., March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods donated 100,000 pounds of food to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey as part of the Goya Gives ‘Can Do’ campaign and in the name of Goya retailer Twin City.  The donation is part of the first installment of the 1.5 million pounds of food (1.25 million meals) raised over the course of six months that will go to Feeding America and will be distributed to families and individuals throughout the United States.

Goya, New Jersey Devils, and Prudential Center employees, along with Devils Alumni members volunteered their time to sort and pack a portion of the 100,000 pound donation (equal to over 83,000 meals) at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey as part their annual Day of Service. The bags of meals will then be distributed to Newark area families in need.

“The ‘Can Do’ campaign is one of the many ways that Goya gives back and helps to bring people together to do good for our communities,” said Bob Unanue, President of Goya Foods.  “We are grateful for the work of our local food banks who have the means to distribute good food to those who lack the access to nutritious, affordable and culturally appropriate meals.”

On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, Goya, New Jersey Devils, and Prudential Center employees, along with Devils Alumni members, teamed up at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey for their annual Day of Service. Thirty employees from the two organizations worked together to sort and bag a portion of Goya’s donation of 100,000 pounds of food, equal to over 83,000 meals that will be distributed to Newark area families in need. 

“Goya’s generous donation will help us to better serve people of different cultural backgrounds throughout New Jersey,” said Karen Leies, Vice President of Development at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. “Our long-standing partnership with Goya, New Jersey Devils, and the Prudential Center is invaluable, and their annual day of service is such a meaningful event for CFBNJ and the people we serve.”

The ‘Can Do’ campaign is a yearlong series of consumer product promotions that was launched in June 2017 and ends June 2018.  Each month throughout the course of the year, Goya has featured a different product that consumers can purchase to participate in the overall donation.  For every GOYA® product purchased during the designated month, Goya will donate additional products to Feeding America.

For more information about Goya Gives and the ‘Can Do’ campaign, please visit, www.goya.com/goyagives.

About GOYA

Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world.  The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table.  For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.

ABOUT THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:

The New Jersey Devils are part of the 31-team National Hockey League, with teams throughout the United States and Canada. Established in 1982, they are currently in their 34th season in the Garden State.  During that time, the team has won three Stanley Cup Championships:  1995, 2000 and 2003. Follow the Devils at www.newjerseydevils.com, on Facebook and @NHLDevils on Twitter. The New Jersey Devils organization is a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment property.

ABOUT PRUDENTIAL CENTER:

Prudential Center is the world-class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey. Opened in October 2007, the state-of-the-art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three-time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, and more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events each year. The arena is also home to the GRAMMY Museum Experience Prudential Center, which opened its doors to the public on October 2017. The 8,200-square-foot experience marks the first GRAMMY Museum outpost on the East Coast, and features a dynamic combination of educational programming and interactive permanent and traveling exhibits, including a spotlight on legendary GRAMMY winners from New Jersey. Ranked in the Top 8 nationally by Pollstar, Billboard and Venues Today, Prudential Center is recognized as one of the premier venues in the United States, and over 2 million guests annually. For more information about Prudential Center, visit PruCenter.com and follow the arena on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @PruCenter. Prudential Center is a Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment property.

About CFBNJ

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey, a member of Feeding America®, provides people across the state with food, help and hope. The FoodBank distributed more than 50 million pounds of food last year to its more than 1,000 community partners including pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, mobile pantries, and child and senior feeding programs. More than 4.7 million times a year, someone in need is fed by the FoodBank’s network of partners. For our neighbors, especially families, and for the volunteers and donors who support them, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey is the powerful change agent that fills the emptiness caused by hunger with the basic human essentials people need to survive.

Contacts:

Goya Foods
Natalie Maniscalco
[email protected]
845.659.6506

Goya Foods

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Cybersecurity, AI And Blockchain To Take Center Stage At eMerge Americas 2018

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Inspiration, Innovation, and a Nod to the Future Take Center Stage at eMERGE Americas 2016

MIAMI, March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — eMerge Americas, the premier technology event connecting Latin America, North America and Europe, today announced a number of sessions that will get at the heart of the hottest trends being discussed across industries: cybersecurity, AI and blockchain. Speakers include Andy Ellis, Chief Security Officer, Akamai; Sophia the Robot; César Cernuda, President, LatAm, Microsoft; Manny Medina, CEO, Cyxtera Technologies; and Jackie Hyland, Director, LatAm, Silicon Valley Bank.

Inspiration, Innovation, and a Nod to the Future Take Center Stage at eMERGE Americas 2016

“We have gathered some of the brightest minds in innovation to share how they are solving the world’s most pressing business issues,” said Xavier Gonzalez, CEO of eMerge Americas. “We are proud to connect startups, entrepreneurs, VCs, major businesses and government officials for an unparalleled opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with these visionary leaders and build powerful partnerships without borders.”

CYBERSECURITY SESSIONS:

  • Redesigning Security
    Andy Ellis, Chief Security Officer, Akamai
    2:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Monday – eMerge Main Stage
  • Network Breaches
    John Ackerly, Co-Founder and CEO, Virtru
    Will Ackerly, Co-Founder and CEO, Virtru
    3:15 – 3:45 p.m. – Monday – eMerge Main Stage
  • Keynote: Digital Enterprise
    Manny Medina, CEO, Cyxtera Technologies
    4:50 – 5:30 p.m. – Monday – eMerge Main Stage

AI SESSIONS:

  • Keynote Fireside Chat: Artificial Intelligence: Unleashing New Opportunities Across Latin America
    César Cernuda, President, LatAm, Microsoft
    Emiliano Abramzon, CEO, Satellogic
    11:35 – 12:05 p.m. – Monday – eMerge Main Stage
  • Keynote: Sophia the Robot
    9:10 – 9:50 a.m. – Tuesday – eMerge Main Stage

BLOCKCHAIN SESSIONS:

  • Financial Inclusion: Unlocking Blockchain for the Underbanked
    Jackie Hyland, Director, LatAm, Silicon Valley Bank
    12:05 – 12:25 p.m. – Tuesday – eMerge Main Stage
  • Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Capital Raising Continues
    Emma Channing, CEO, Satis Group + Manny Medina, CEO, Cyxtera + Angela Dalton, Managing Director, TMT Sector Head, Guggenheim Partners (Moderator)
    2:30 – 3:00 p.m. – Tuesday –  WIT Stage

MESSAGES FROM THE MINES: AN INTERACTIVE INSTALLATION
New this year, attendees will have the opportunity to interact with a unique art installation. Messages from the Mines excavates and analyzes messages left in the Bitcoin blockchain by miners, and in doing so helps to disambiguate some of the misunderstood aspects of this new technology. These messages, left inside the blocks of the blockchain, are a form of digital graffiti, unique—though overlooked—cultural artifacts forever embedded in one of the most contemporary digital technologies.

Registration for eMerge Americas 2018 is now open, visit emergeamericas.com to register. For the latest eMerge Americas news, connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn (@eMergeAmericas) and Instagram (@emergeamericas).

About eMerge Americas
eMerge Americas serves as the preeminent innovative thought exchange transforming Miami into the technological hub of the Americas. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with America’s top business executives, technology decisionmakers, and entrepreneurs, partnerships are forged that spur visionary innovation and technological advancements for the betterment of business and society. The eMerge Americas founding partners include: Medina Capital, A Rod Corporation, Greenberg Traurig, Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, and the Miami Herald. For more information about eMerge Americas, please visit: emergeamericas.com.

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Unveiling of La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archive of the Americas to Revolutionize Early American History

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A photo preview of one of the many short videos found in La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archive of the Americas that highlight numerous lives, key events and gripping stories from early Spanish Florida.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — At receptions in Washington, D.C. on March 15-16, the University of South Florida St. Petersburg will unveil the groundbreaking La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archive of the Americas in front of dignitaries, international media and the public.

A photo preview of one of the many short videos found in La Florida: The Interactive Digital Archive of the Americas that highlight numerous lives, key events and gripping stories from early Spanish Florida.

Through short videos, interactive maps and digital reconstructions, La Florida brings to life the diverse melting pot of people that made up early Spanish Florida, from conquistadors and Native Americans to free and enslaved blacks and Europeans. It weaves together the lives and critical events of America’s earliest beginnings – such as the founding of the first permanent European settlement in the continental U.S. at St. Augustine in 1565 and the first free black settlement anywhere in the colonies at Fort Mose in 1738.

Overall, La Florida produces an engaging narrative that will alter the way we look at Florida, American and world history.

“La Florida will provide the details, visuals and stories to present Florida’s unknown history in a compelling way that is unprecedented,” said Dr. J. Michael Francis, Executive Director of La Florida and the Hough Family Endowed Chair of Florida Studies at USF St. Petersburg.

“It takes the best in cutting-edge technology and combines that with the best in humanities research so history is accessible to anyone who wants to know about Florida and its important role in history.”

La Florida is a collaborative initiative with substantial support from institutions in Spain. Partners include the Spanish Embassy, the Instituto Nauta and EDRIEL Intelligence who developed the site’s innovative technology. Other technology companies, such as Amazon, Google and Microsoft, will participate through EDRIEL.

The principle sections of the site include:

  • Exhibits – Interactive, digital exhibits will explore various themes in colonial Florida history.
  • People – Building the largest comprehensive and searchable biographical database to draw conclusions on the kinds of people who lived in Florida at any point between the 16th and 19th centuries.
  • Mapping – Creating interactive maps of Florida that reveal insights and the history of towns and structures when clicked on.
  • Florida Stories –Telling stories through short videos and posts about forgotten men, women and events in Florida’s Colonial period.

Receptions will take place at the Organization of American States on March 15 at 6 p.m. and at the Former Spanish Ambassador Residence on March 16 at 6:45 p.m.

CONTACT: Matthew Cimitile, 727-873-4840, [email protected]

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California Adopts New Workplace Safety Regulation to Protect Hotel Housekeepers from Injury

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OAKLAND, Calif., March 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — California has adopted a new workplace safety and health regulation to prevent and reduce work-related injuries to housekeepers in the hotel and hospitality industry. This is the first ergonomic standard in the nation written specifically to protect hotel housekeepers. The new standard, which will be enforced by Cal/OSHA, was approved March 9 by the Office of Administrative Law and will become effective July 1.

“Hotel housekeepers have higher rates of acute and cumulative injuries compared to workers in other industries, and data shows those injuries have steadily increased,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Juliann Sum. “This regulation requires employers to identify, evaluate and correct housekeeping-related hazards with the involvement of housekeepers and their union representative.”

The new regulation requires employers in the hotel and lodging industry to establish, implement and maintain an effective Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program (MIPP). Hotel housekeepers frequently suffer musculoskeletal injuries from lifting mattresses, pulling linens, pushing heavy carts, and slipping, tripping or falling while cleaning bathrooms.

The MIPP must include the following:

  • Procedures to identify and evaluate housekeeping hazards through worksite evaluations that include housekeeper input
  • Procedures to investigate musculoskeletal injuries to housekeepers
  • Methods to correct identified hazards
  • Training of employees and supervisors on safe practices and controls, and a process for early reporting of injuries to the employer

In 2012, hotel worker representatives presented a petition to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) requesting a new standard to regulate the specific hazards faced by hotel housekeepers. Cal/OSHA convened open advisory meetings over a three-year period to gather information, and determined that existing regulations did not adequately address the hazards faced by housekeepers. Dozens of workers spoke at the meetings, sharing their experiences and discussing how their injuries impacted their lives at work and at home.

Musculoskeletal injuries, which are injuries of a muscle, tendon, ligament, bursa, peripheral nerve, joint, bone or spinal disc can prevent workers from returning to their jobs, and can impose high financial costs on the injured workers and their families, employers and insurers. 

OSHSB adopted the proposed standard on January 18 after six years of staff research and analysis and participation by the public through meetings, hearings and submission of comments. The standard will be added to Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations as section 3345, Hotel Housekeeping Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention.

The mission of the Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board is to promote, adopt, and maintain reasonable and enforceable standards that will ensure a safe and healthful workplace for California workers.

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, or Cal/OSHA, is the division within the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) that helps protect California’s workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers to improve their safety and health programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices. 

Members of the press may contact Peter Melton or Paola Laverde at 510-286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

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.

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Pamela Anderson Continues Support of the National Domestic Violence Hotline

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AUSTIN, Texas and LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – Actress, author and philanthropist Pamela Anderson announced today, the donation of $30,000 to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) on behalf of the Pamela Anderson Foundation. This marks the fourth year of the Pamela Anderson Foundation’s generous support of The Hotline. Anderson, who now spends most of her time raising funds for non-profit organizations worldwide, visited The Hotline’s headquarters in 2015 to present a $60,000 donation and hear firsthand how advocates are making a difference in the lives of those affected by abuse.

Anderson’s donation will support The Hotline’s work in educating and providing resources to family members affected by abusive relationships in the home, by providing emotional support, safety planning and local resources, such as legal advice and counseling.

Advocates from The Hotline often hear from victims and survivors whose abusive partners exploit their children as a tactic for control in the relationship. They work with victims and survivors to assess tactics that are used when there are young people in the home and provide safety-planning tips. They also coach families on how to communicate when alcohol and drug abuse are factors.  

Every day, advocates at The Hotline receive nearly 1,300 calls, chats and texts from victims, survivors and their friends and family seeking information about domestic violence. With one in four women, one in seven men and one in three teens experiencing physical, emotional or verbal abuse by an intimate partner in their lifetime, the need to provide resources and support for victims is critical.

“It’s a privilege to continue to support the important work of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, whose advocates I’ve had an opportunity to meet and hear from directly,” said Pamela Anderson, founder of the Pamela Anderson Foundation. “As a mother of two, I am particularly delighted to know that our donation will help ensure that families in need of both compassion and information will continue to find a 24/7, trusted resource in The Hotline.”

“Our everyday work is made possible by supporters like Pamela Anderson, and we are tremendously grateful for her partnership and generous contributions over the past four years,” said Katie Ray-Jones, chief executive officer of The Hotline. “The Foundation’s support significantly and positively impacts our ability to offer services and provide resources for parents who are experiencing abuse, which is critical to our mission.”

About the Pamela Anderson Foundation (PAF) 
The Pamela Anderson Foundation supports organizations and individuals that stand on the front lines in the protection of human, animal, and environmental rights. By funding the efforts of those who inform and defend the planet and all who live within it, the Pamela Anderson Foundation is an agent of change, love and an advocate for justice. For more information, please visit https://www.pamelaandersonfoundation.org/paf/.

Connect with Pamela

About the National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a non-profit organization established in 1996 as a component of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Operating around the clock, confidential and free of cost, The Hotline provides victims and survivors with life-saving tools and immediate support. Callers to The Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) can expect highly trained advocates to offer compassionate support, crisis intervention information and referral services in more than 200 languages.  Visitors to TheHotline.org can chat live with advocates and they can find information about domestic violence, safety planning, local resources, and ways to support the organization.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline relies on the generous support of individuals, private gifts from corporations and foundations and federal grants.  It is funded in part by Grant Number 90EV0426 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/Administration for Children and Families. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Administration for Children and Families or the U.S. Department of HHS.

Supporting Resources

Press Contact: 
Kyrsten Aspegren, Edelman for the National Domestic Violence Hotline 
[email protected] / (512) 770-8036

 

SOURCE The National Domestic Violence Hotline

Pitbull Joins STX’s UGLYDOLLS Franchise

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BURBANK, Calif., March 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Robert Simonds’ STX Entertainment announced today that GRAMMY® Award-winning, multi-platinum international music superstar and business entrepreneur Pitbull is joining its UglyDolls franchise based on the ubiquitous pop culture Uglydoll characters. UglyDolls will be the first film for which Pitbull will write and perform an original song, as well as lend his voice talent to one of the film’s key characters. STX is also eyeing involvement from the multi-talented entertainer for the studio’s expansive franchise plans across its other platforms where spinoff UglyDoll projects are in development at STXtv, STXdigital and STXsurreal VR.

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Said Adam Fogelson, Chairman of STXfilms: “Pitbull’s amazing musical creativity and magnetic personality have captivated millions of adoring fans around the world. We’re thrilled to collaborate with him, and look forward to showcasing his singular talent as we build the UglyDolls franchise.”

“It’s truly an honor to have the opportunity to work alongside the STX team and be involved with UglyDolls,” said Armando Christian Perez, (Pitbull). “The brand takes a fun approach to universal messages no matter color, culture or creed. These are themes I am passionate about, and our team is very excited about this partnership.”

Pitbull will voice one of the key characters in the animated UglyDolls movie, where our UglyDolls confront what it means to be different, struggle with their desire to be loved, and ultimately discover that you don’t have to be perfect to be amazing because who you truly are is what matters most. STXfilms will release UglyDolls in 2019 as a launch vehicle for the franchise.

ABOUT PITBULL
From Mr. 305 to Mr. Worldwide, Armando Christian Perez, aka Pitbull, rose from the streets of Miami to exemplify the American Dream and achieve international success. His relentless work ethic transformed him into a GRAMMY®-winning global superstar and business entrepreneur.

Landing # 1 hits in over 15 countries, 10 billion YouTube/VEVO views, 70 million single sales and 6 million album sales, Pitbull does not stop. In addition to the United States, his sold-out world concert tours have taken him to North and South America, Europe and the Far East. He has also completed headlining tours in China and Japan.

Pitbull ushered in 2018 with his fourth annual New Year’s Eve event at Bayfront Park in Miami and capped off another stellar year that included the release of his tenth full-length album, Climate Change [Mr. 305, Polo Grounds, RCA Records], a second co-headlining U.S. tour with Enrique Iglesias, the release of his first-ever Greatest Hits [Mr. 305, Polo Grounds, RCA Records] and a new Spanish single. 

His social networking channels include 56 million likes on Facebook (@Pitbull), 27 million followers on Twitter (@Pitbull) and 6 million followers on Instagram (@Pitbull), plus more than 9 million subscribers on YouTube (PitbullVEVO and PitbullMusic).

Whether it’s his Voli 305 Vodka or fragrance line “Pitbull,” his influence has catapulted. His Las Vegas residency, “Time of Our Lives” at the AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, has now accomplished multiple consecutive runs and includes new dates in 2018. Norwegian Cruise Line handpicked him as Godfather to Norwegian Escape, one of the most innovative cruise ships ever built. He completed his Second Annual Pitbull Cruise in March 2018. Globalization, his 24/7 commercial-free channel on Sirius XM (Ch.4), has become one of the platform’s fastest-growing channels following its 2015 launch.

ABOUT STX Entertainment
STX Entertainment is a global, next-generation media company whose mission is to unlock the value of the direct connection stars have with their fans through the development, financing, production, marketing and distribution of film, television, VR, digital video, music and live entertainment content.  It is the industry leader in transforming beyond traditional platform-driven content to creating talent-driven enterprises. 

The company is led by accomplished businessman Robert Simonds and was co-founded by Bill McGlashan, managing partner of the leading global private investment firm TPG.  Other investors include Hony Capital, a leading private equity firm in China; PCCW, Southeast Asia’s largest Internet and cable services provider; Tencent Holdings, China’s leading provider of online products and services; Liberty Global, the world’s largest distribution platform; Dominic Ng, Chairman of East West Bank; DNS Capital (representing the business interests of Gigi Pritzker and her immediate family); and Beau Wrigley, former Chairman and CEO of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, among others.  With these strategic relationships, the company is uniquely positioned to maximize the impact of content worldwide, with direct passage into the China market.

For more information, please visit http://www.stxentertainment.com.

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