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Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Five Local Television Stations in Charleston, SC

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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NextGen TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.

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  • NextGen TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.
  • Features available on NextGen TV will vary by device and station, as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • Todays launch in Charleston follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • WGWG will broadcast its own programming, as well as the programming of the other participating stations, in NextGen TV format.

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Five Local Television Stations in West Palm Beach

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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West Palm Beachs leading television stations today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • West Palm Beachs leading television stations today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • Features available on NextGen TV will vary by device and station as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • Todays launch in West Palm Beach follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • West Palm Beach viewers can learn more about NextGen TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com , which offers a guide listing cities currently carrying the service, as well as links to available NextGen TV set models.

Wingamm Debuts Oasis 540 in Retail Stores This November Launching at Santa Monica Place

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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The Wingamm Oasi 540 will be the first of many compact Wingamm RV's to take the retail-first strategy and display in high foot-traffic locations in high-end malls.

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  • The Wingamm Oasi 540 will be the first of many compact Wingamm RV's to take the retail-first strategy and display in high foot-traffic locations in high-end malls.
  • In addition, the Oasi 540 is equipped with a satellite to make remote access concerns a thing of the past.
  • We can not think of a better home to debut the Oasi 540 and look forward to showcasing it to our customers over the next six weeks," Stephanie Eglin, General Manager, Santa Monica Place.
  • Santa Monica Place will be among many luxury retail destinations showcasing the Wingamm.

Ben Bostick Lets His Music Do The Healing After Daughter Diagnosed with Rett Syndrome

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ben Bostick is a South Carolina-raised, Georgia-based singer-songwriter and one man band.

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  • ATHENS, Ga., Aug. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ben Bostick is a South Carolina-raised, Georgia-based singer-songwriter and one man band.
  • To the great surprise of the former ranch hand and roofer, Bostick found that he could make a living playing music.
  • Ben saved his busking money and used it to record his debut EP, My Country, in 2016.
  • In July of 2020, Bostick's eldest daughter, Carmela, was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome, a rare and severe genetic disorder that affects all aspects of her life.

Santa Monica Landlord Pays Low-income Tenants $1 Million to Settle Suit Over Violations of Local Law

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Monday, December 16, 2019
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8 Santa Monica Properties, LLC; Martin Mink; Terry Mink; Florette Mink; and Rebecca Rakes.

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  • 8 Santa Monica Properties, LLC; Martin Mink; Terry Mink; Florette Mink; and Rebecca Rakes.
  • The building, known as the Overlook Hotel, and located on Ocean Front Walk near the Santa Monica Pier, caught fire on December 12, 2015.
  • 8 continuously failed to pay them the temporary relocation benefits required under Santa Monica law.
  • Facing homelessness after the fire, the low-income tenants were provided temporary lodging in local motels by the Red Cross and the City.

Joey Chestnut Wins Second-Annual Pacific Park World Taco-Eating Championship; Demolishes 82 Street-Style Carnitas Tacos In 8 Minutes

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Friday, October 4, 2019
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The #1-Ranked Competitive Eater In The World, Joey Chestnut of San Jose, Calif., demolished 82 Pacific Park street-style carnitas tacos in 8 minutes to defend his title and retain the Major League Eating record at the second annual Pacific Park World Taco-Eating Championship on "National Taco Day," Friday, October 4, 2019, at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Calif.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The #1-Ranked Competitive Eater In The World, Joey Chestnut of San Jose, Calif., demolished 82 Pacific Park street-style carnitas tacos in 8 minutes to defend his title and retain the Major League Eating record at the second annual Pacific Park World Taco-Eating Championship on "National Taco Day," Friday, October 4, 2019, at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, Calif.
  • Chestnut topped his own record from the previous year of 62 Pacific Park street-style carnitas tacos in 8 minutes.
  • "We are thrilled to be back in Santa Monica for the second-annual Pacific Park World Taco-Eating Championship," said Richard Shea, President of Major League Eating.
  • The Pacific Park 2019 World Taco-Eating Championship was held at Pacific Park on the legendary Santa Monica Pier with a background featuring the world-famous Pacific Wheel Ferris wheel.

Footprint Recognizes Marine Conservation Biologist Christine Figgener With 'Footprint Ocean Hero' Award

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Thursday, May 23, 2019
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LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Footprint recognizes Christine Figgener with a Footprint Ocean Hero this afternoon at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Footprint recognizes Christine Figgener with a Footprint Ocean Hero this afternoon at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium.
  • As part of this award celebration, Footprint will offer limited edition paper straws featuring Figgener as its Footprint Ocean Ambassador and donate to her turtle conservation project.
  • "I really am excited to help make reliable, 100 percent biodegradablepaper straws available to everybody," says Christine Figgener.
  • Marine conservation biologist and ocean advocate Christine Figgener receives a Footprint Ocean Hero at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium on World Turtle Day, May 23, 2019.