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Physicians for Informed Consent Sues State of California, Argues That Doctor Censorship Bill AB 2098 Violates the U.S. Constitution
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Physicians for Informed Consent Sues State of California, Argues That Doctor Censorship Bill AB 2098 Violates the U.S. ConstitutionFederal Court to weigh controversial bill that PIC argues is an unlawful targeting of scientific dissent as 'misinformation'

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - December 7, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Physicians for Informed Consent (PIC), an educational nonprofit organization focused on science and statistics, has filed a First Amendment free speech lawsuit (2:22-cv-02147) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, and request for preliminary injunction, against the State of California and Osteopathic Medical Board of California in order to protect the free speech of all physicians in California.

The Plaintiffs are PIC and one of its founding members, physician LeTrinh Hoang, D.O., together with Children's Health Defense, California Chapter. The legal team managing the case are Rick Jaffe, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Mary Holland.

The lawsuit argues that the State has weaponized the vague phrase "misinformation," thereby unconstitutionally targeting physicians who publicly disagree with the government's public health edicts on COVID-19.

Expert cardiologist and PIC member Sanjay Verma, M.D., has been tracking and cataloging CDC errors in real time. For the case, he has provided what he calls "a detailed declaration exposing the government's scientific errors and the constitutional dangers of censoring dissent":

"To demonstrate these points of vagueness and the general unsuitability of using 'contemporary scientific consensus' as a disciplinary criterion, I have prepared a detailed overview of public health response to the pandemic broken down into categories such as Masks and Vaccines (transmission, safety, efficacy of natural immunity). I have also included evidence of what [I testify] would be considered misinformation promulgated by the CDC as well as its withholding of information which led to the then 'contemporary scientific consensus' eventually being proven wrong."

PIC President Shira Miller, M.D., was active in opposing AB 2098 while it was navigating the California legislative process, and has led the effort to bring the instant lawsuit. Opposing the bill, she wrote, "Public health is not achieved, and scientific knowledge does not progress, by censoring dissenting physicians and surgeons or anyone else. AB 2098 is anti-doctor, anti-public health, anti-science, and anti-free speech."

The scheduled hearing on PIC's motion for preliminary injunction is Jan. 17, 2023. PIC has requested the District Court issue a preliminary injunction that "AB 2098 is unconstitutional on its face." The Complaint also requests the Court "issue a declaratory judgement that PIC and CHD patient members have a privacy right in their prescriptions for any off-label FDA approved medication" such as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. 

Physicians for Informed Consent is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit educational organization supported only by the generous contributions of our members and supporters. Click here to make a contribution.


Contact Information:
Greg Glaser
General Counsel
[email protected]
925-642-6651


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Original Source: Physicians for Informed Consent Sues State of California, Argues That Doctor Censorship Bill AB 2098 Violates the U.S. Constitution
CNBC AWAAZ IMPACT : GOV ISSUE NOTICE TO AIRLINES
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CNBC AWAAZ IMPACT : GOV ISSUE NOTICE TO AIRLINESAirfares have risen yet again, and the aviation sector continues to make news. We were first to break this news On February 10, that many airline companies had hiked fares by as much as Rs 2,000 per passenger. The move led to widespread reaction and airline companies were accused of forming a cartel to effect...
Ahead of a Bumper Festive Season for the Events Industry, HeadBox Says Enquiries Have Been Flooding Through the Platform
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Ahead of a Bumper Festive Season for the Events Industry, HeadBox Says Enquiries Have Been Flooding Through the PlatformAfter two years of lockdowns, Sydney's events industry is back with a bang, and venue enquiries have been higher than ever as they prepare for the biggest summer events season since the pandemic began.

SYDNEY - December 8, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

According to leading event tech platform, HeadBox, Sydneysiders are making up for lost time with a bumper season of events scheduled. After Omicron ravaged last year's summer, with cancellations, lockdowns and density caps affecting the events industry, locals have been keen to secure bookings for the upcoming season.

In the last month, HeadBox says it has seen over $5 million worth of leads come through Lead Feed, nationally. With enquiries being submitted for all types of function venues Sydney-wide, it's an exciting time for the industry. 

With over 900 function rooms Sydney-wide available for hire, HeadBox is connecting Sydney bookers with their dream party venues this summer season. For bookers, the process is streamlined and stress-free. They can simply submit their event brief and then HeadBox will share it with suitable venues. Booking, managing and delivering everything in one place takes the hassle out of planning events, plus there are no hidden associated costs.

HeadBox provides a wealth of benefits for venues too, helping them to gain exposure and reach new audiences. All types of venue hire Sydney-wide are already benefitting from HeadBox, proactively sourcing new leads and confirming bookings commission-free. Relevant leads are tailored exactly to their needs, enabling them to increase their occupancy rate with the clients they want, when they need them. The platform's unique Lead Feed software instantly notifies venues of new leads, so they can stay ahead of the competition. With Insights, venues can track their performance with all the key metrics and analytics they need to succeed in one place.

To discover the best in Sydney venue hire or to list a function room, Sydney bookers and venues are invited to get in touch with HeadBox today. 


Contact Information:
Headbox AU
Marketing Manager
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Original Source: Ahead of a Bumper Festive Season for the Events Industry, HeadBox Says Enquiries Have Been Flooding Through the Platform
‘Little Angel’ Launches on Kidoodle.TV® and Catapults to Top of Watch List
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‘Little Angel’ Launches on Kidoodle.TV® and Catapults to Top of Watch ListMoonbug Entertainment's wildly popular preschool show dominates fall launch offering on Safe Streaming™ service, Kidoodle.TV

CALGARY, Alberta - December 7, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Kidoodle.TV, owned by A Parent Media Co. Inc. ("APMC"), announced today the recent launch of the highly successful brand, "Little Angel" from Moonbug Entertainment. With English-language episodes currently available on the Safe Streaming™ service to audiences in the U.S. and Canada, the series will soon be rolling out to other territories, including Australia, New Zealand and Latin America, over the coming months.

"Little Angel," which launched on Kidoodle.TV on Sept. 22, 2022, is an animated, preschool, comedy-based series that explores the wacky and fun reality of growing up through the adventures of Baby John and his family. The show has been captivating families around the world with its irreverent humor, catchy and upbeat songs, and nursery rhymes that kids and parents relate to and love.

The addition of the hit brand "Little Angel" to the Kidoodle.TV service represents the latest in a series of successful collaborations between Moonbug Entertainment and APMC. With an extensive offering of Moonbug content, including "Blippi Wonders," "Lellobee City Farm," "Gecko's Garage," "Oddbods," "T-Rex Ranch," and "Blippi", Kidoodle.TV is pleased to populate its library with such a great lineup. 

"Little Angel" is a widely popular brand worldwide, with 106 million subscribers across all "Little Angel" YouTube channels. It appeared as #1 in Kids Shows on UK Netflix (week of Nov. 1, 2022) and as #4 in Kids Shows on U.S. Netflix (week of Nov. 1, 2022).

"The relationship we have with Moonbug is of immense value because of its focus on today's relevant brands, which are highly sought out by our audience at Kidoodle.TV. The ability to ideate and plan for the big launches together is a value add to both companies and most importantly, to the children and families who we serve and who love these shows," remarked Brenda Bisner, the Chief Content Officer at APMC.

"We are excited to bring Little Angel to Kidoodle.TV's audiences, following on from the success of our other shows on the platform," commented Andy Yeatman, the MD of the Americas for Moonbug Entertainment. "We are looking forward to our continued partnership with APMC and bringing the joy and fun of Moonbug to other territories soon."

With both episodic and compilation formats, Kidoodle.TV audiences will see continued launches of over 10 hours of "Little Angel" videos in English, Spanish, and Portuguese over the coming months. 

About APMC and Kidoodle.TV®

Kidoodle.TV® is a family-focused Safe Streaming™ service committed to ensuring children have a safe alternative to stream their favorite TV shows and movies. Available in over 160 countries and territories on thousands of connected devices, Kidoodle.TV provides peace of mind with every show available on Kidoodle.TV strictly vetted by caring people committed to Safe and Free Streaming for Kids™. Kidoodle.TV is available on over 1000 streaming media devices, including iOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire TV, LG, Samsung, VIDAA-enabled Hisense TVs, Chromecast, Roku, Vizio SmartCast, Amazon, Jio, Xfinity X1, Connected TVs, and HTML5 Web. Kidoodle.TV is owned and operated by A Parent Media Co. Inc., a family-based company. Kidoodle.TV is certified by the kidSAFE® Seal Program and is the proud recipient of the Mom's Choice Award®, a Stevie® Award, platinum winner of the Best Mobile App Award, and Parents' Picks Award - Best Elementary Products. Visit www.kidoodle.tv to learn more. 

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About Moonbug Entertainment

Moonbug Entertainment is an award-winning global entertainment company behind some of the most popular kids' titles in the world. Moonbug's line-up includes global sensations CoComelon, Blippi, Little Baby Bum, Little Angel, My Magic Pet Morphle, Supa Strikas, Go Buster, Playtime with Twinkle, Gecko's Garage, ARPO and many more.

Moonbug's shows are currently available in 32 languages and feature on more than 150 platforms globally, including YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky, Super RTL, BBC iPlayer, HBO Max, Tencent, Youku and Roku. The company's portfolio currently stands at 29 IPs and 100+ brand partners.

Moonbug is a subsidiary of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone's flagship private equity business.


Contact Information:
Madeleine Moench
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Original Source: 'Little Angel' Launches on Kidoodle.TV® and Catapults to Top of Watch List
WILLIE’S GRILL & ICEHOUSE DEBUTS LOYALTY PROGRAM APP WITH ENDLESS PERKS FOR CUSTOMERS
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WILLIE’S GRILL & ICEHOUSE DEBUTS LOYALTY PROGRAM APP WITH ENDLESS PERKS FOR CUSTOMERSTHE BELOVED TEXAS ICEHOUSE LAUNCHES BRAND NEW APP WITH REWARDS AND BENEFITS FOR LOYAL CUSTOMERS

HOUSTON - December 7, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Willie's Grill & Icehouse is kicking off the holiday season with the gift that literally keeps on giving! Customers are invited to download the restaurant's brand new app to redeem free menu items and rack up points to enjoy perks and giveaways all year long at all of their locations across Texas. 

The free app is downloadable via the App Store and Google Play store on mobile devices by searching for "Willie's Rewards" or "Willie's Grill & Icehouse", and the sooner customers download it, the sooner they can earn points to be used toward mouthwatering prizes. Each order receipt will have a barcode that app users can scan to add their points to their account. Once they've earned enough points to redeem a reward, they will find the available reward within their app. From here, they will be prompted to click the "Redeem" button and a QR code and promo code will appear. Their server will then enter the code into the point-of-sale system and the discount will be applied.

Customers will receive a free appetizer when they download the app and create a user profile. App users will receive one point for every dollar they spend that will be applied to their rewards. Rewards are available as follows: 30 Points earns a Free Fountain Beverage or Upgraded Side, 45 Points equates to a Free Small Appetizer, 60 Points earns a Free Dessert or Kids Meal, 100 Points equals one Free Large Appetizer (excluding Sampler and Nachos), 150 Points earns a Free Sandwich, Burger, Soup, Salad, Chicken, or Wings, and 250 Points rewards customers with Free Tacos, Any Coastal Catch Choice, Entrée, or Wings

Diehard Willie's fans will vie for three different levels of membership based on the amount of points they collect. The Bronze Level (0-149 Points) will grant guests a Free Fountain Beverage every 90 Days, the Silver Level (150-499 Points) awards a Free Large Appetizer every 60 Days, and the prestigious Gold Level (500+ Points) will reward guests with a Free Large Appetizer every 30 Days. All menu items are available to redeem with points, with the exception of Nachos and The Sampler appetizers unless otherwise specified. 

Last, but not least, the quintessential Texas icehouse will continue to offer benefits to customers while celebrating life's milestones via the brand new app. Users will receive Free Birthday Meals, Free Half-Birthday Desserts, and Free Anniversary Meals. The app is now available for download, so customers can begin racking up points and redeeming prizes, ending the year with a head start on New Year's savings.


Contact Information:
Rachel Austin
Publicist
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Original Source: WILLIE'S GRILL & ICEHOUSE DEBUTS LOYALTY PROGRAM APP WITH ENDLESS PERKS FOR CUSTOMERS