Florida Democratic candidate for governor Charlie Crist speaks with Horacio Sierra, president of the Cuban-American Democratic Club, during his meeting with the Cuban-American Democrats of Miami-Dade on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Tropical Park in Miami. ANDRE ULOZA FOR THE MIAMI HERALD U.S. Representative Charlie Crist, who in May announced …
Read More »The Sidewalk Film Festival announces the lineup for its 23rd annual festival from August 23 to 29
Author Tira Davis – August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 Reading time 1 minutes The 23rd Annual Sidewalk Film Festival is just around the corner. Photo via Matthew Niblett for Bham Now The 23rd Annual Sidewalk Film Festivalis almost here, and the festival has just announced its opening and closing nights. …
Read More »Laurie Braden to host the 2022 Summit
It is with great pleasure that Campus Rec Magazine announces that Laurie Braden will be the moderator of the 2022 Leadership Summit. Braden is Executive Director of Louisiana State University and has held this position since 2010. She received her BA from the University of Florida and her MA from …
Read More »Global data science competition brought together brilliant minds to solve social problems
For more than two months, 50 teams representing 34 nationalities competed for a place in the top ten of the World Data League (WDL) – a quest to find lasting solutions to social problems using data. âOver the past decade, many government entities, businesses and NGOs have collected data, and …
Read More »Security pioneers join forces to secure campuses
ZeroNow.org âAs pioneers and creators of school safety technologies and programs, we have a responsibility to find new ways to keep our schools safe, to mitigate the extent of damage more quickly, and ultimately , to protect our most valuable assets, âsaid founder Ara Bagdasarian. WASHINGTON (PRWEB) July 21, 2021 …
Read More »Former Detroit Police Chief Craig Forms “Exploratory Committee” For Governor
LANSING – Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced on Wednesday that he had formed what he called “an exploratory committee” to allow him to raise and spend money on a potential candidate for the governor, but he again stopped officially announcing his candidacy. Craig, through a political consultant, also …
Read More »Players of the season roundtable: midfielder
So Manuel Akanji, Mats Hummels and Raphael Guerreiro were nominated for Defender of the Season in our first of these roundtables, and Mats Hummels topped the public vote, followed by Guerreiro in second place and Akanji behind. the two others. candidates at a distance. But the next step is the …
Read More »Johnson returns for second stint on state student council | New
In the pandemic-affected 2020-21 school year, Marshall County High School sophomore Jack Johnson entered his freshman year as a member of the Kentucky Department of Education Student Advisory Council. . Johnson returns to the student-led board with hopes of continuing the work and expanding it in his sophomore year. âThe …
Read More »Dawn July 19: GOP negotiators: We are trying to reach an agreement | 2021-07-19
One of 11 Republican senators negotiating the final details of the bipartisan infrastructure package says it is possible to have the text of the bill ready by the middle of the week. But Senator Bill Cassidy, R-La., Says Democrats aren’t flexible enough when it comes to paying the $ 579 …
Read More »Tomball EDC talks about the state of Tomball’s businesses
Tomball Economic Development Corporation board members met last week to discuss how business is going with the pandemic abating, difficulties finding employees and a potential new headquarters coming in the city. TEDC Executive Director Kelly Violette said TEDC Deputy Director Tiffani Wooten recently spent time visiting local businesses to see …
Read More »Will Central Asia become “Stans” for Religious Freedom? …… | News and reports
Today, two of the âfive ‘Stansâ are increasingly becoming big fans of – or, as Gen Z would say, âspeaking outâ for – religious freedom. “In Kazakhstan, all faiths can freely follow their religion,” said Yerzhan Nukezhanov, chairman of the Central Asian National Committee for Religious Affairs, “and we will …
Read More »The Power of Reconnection – The Philadelphia Sunday Sun
ABOVE PHOTO: U.S. Representatives Dwight Evans (D-3rd Dist.) And Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) Join other lawmakers, leaders and stakeholders at Tuesday’s roundtable in Wilmington, Delaware . (Photo courtesy of Rep. Blunt Rochester’s office) Congressman Dwight Evans and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester met with activists in Wilmington, Delaware and Philadelphia on …
Read More »Mid-Year Roundtable 2021 – Queensberry Rules
ShareTweeter Normally we only do these roundtables to collectively discuss the biggest fights, but given all the data from the last 18 months, we decided to sit down and chat last summer, so we’re going to do it again. Much has changed in the meantime. Hedtke hatched an egg, I …
Read More »Knox County Schools will have Knoxville Police in schools this fall
Officers from the Knoxville Police Department will be in middle and high schools across the city in August, the Knox County School Board said on Wednesday. The board approved a agreement between the school district and the city police department that defines the roles of school employees and law enforcement …
Read More »HIGH ON THE HOG – A DELICIOUS ROUND TABLE CONVERSATION
In 2011, cookbook author and culinary historian Jessica B. Harris wrote a fascinating book called âHIGH ON THE HOG: A Culinary Journey from Africa to Americaâ for which she received a James Beard Award. There is so much history in this book, but as wonderful as it is, I’m not …
Read More »NIOSH: Work-related deaths in Alaska remain high after 15 years
Researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently published their findings that workers in Alaska are at a higher risk of dying on the job than workers in other states. Work-related deaths in Alaska are three times higher than in the rest of the United States, …
Read More »Net neutrality rules will be restored thanks to the decree of US President Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden signed an executive order earlier today calling for the restoration of net neutrality. Net neutrality rules ensure that Internet service providers cannot manipulate speeds to favor certain sites over others, or block access to selected portals. The Obama administration’s Federal Communications Commission ensured that net neutrality …
Read More »Development policy must be in line with DARPA
U.S. Army researchers assess prototypes of devices developed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland in 2014 (Flickr / US Army CCDC) The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) of 2000 marked a significant shift in American-African policy, and more broadly in U.S. …
Read More »Representative Katko and Senior Homeland Security Officials Host Roundtable to Provide Cybersecurity Resources to Leaders in Local Government, Education, Health and Business
SYRACUSE, NYâ At Onondaga Community College, US Representative John Katko (NY-24)a senior member of the House Homeland Security Committee today hosted a panel discussion with Nitin Natarajan, deputy director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the Department of Homeland Security, and regional officials from the ‘agency. The …
Read More »AMG CEO on Parnassus agreement: “Active management is almost synonymous with ESG”
Affiliated Managers Group and Parnassus Investments – America’s largest asset manager focused solely on environment, social and governance – have been discussing a potential deal for 10 years. This month the two came to an agreement. AMG took a controlling stake in Parnassus, which has $ 47 billion in assets …
Read More »Premiere Culture Festival in Los Angeles, December 2-4, 2021
Penske Media Corporation (PMC), one of the world’s leading live media and events companies, launches LA3C, an annual three-day festival celebrating Los Angeles. The festival’s brand, LA3C, stands for Los Angeles (LA), the Capital of Creativity and Culture (3C). The inaugural event will take place across the city of LA, …
Read More »U.S. airports expect long lines and high stress for July 4 trip
By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden travels to Traverse City, Michigan on Saturday as part of The 4th of July celebrations that The White House seeks to mark the progress of the United States in the fight against Covid-19. The White House theme for the holiday weekend is “America’s …
Read More »Roundtable: What is your favorite simulation scenario in NBA history?
There are many simulation scenarios throughout NBA history. It’s always fun to discuss these assumptions that could have had a huge impact on the NBA landscape. In order to discuss some of the best âwhat ifsâ in NBA history, we asked our editors at BasketballNews.com: What’s your favorite âwhat ifâ …
Read More »Under Secretary of State Nuland Voyage to Paraguay, Panama
Washington, DC (STL.News) The US Department of State issued the following statement: Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland and an interagency delegation, including representatives from the National Security Council, the Department of Defense and the United States Southern Command, visited Paraguay, Panama and the United States. Salvador …
Read More »Joe Biden plans a visit to Traverse City this weekend
President Joe Biden is coming to Traverse City on Saturday, July 3, the White House has announced. The stop is part of Biden’s “America’s Back Together” tour, which celebrates immunization progress in the country and encourages more people to get vaccinated. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is expected to appear at the …
Read More »Sanjaya Baru | One step forward after two steps back: Twist in J&K
The greatest strength of our democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted hours after meeting with 14 top political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, “is the ability to sit around a table and interact points of view “. Unfortunately, this thought had not occurred to the BJP leaders when …
Read More »Preview: Watch Deal Syndication live with MED Angels at Techne Summit Dubrovnik and 4YFN
DUBROVNIK, Croatia, June 26, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – Interested in Angel Investing and Trade Syndication? Take a look behind the curtain of the secret world of investing by attending virtually one or all of the following MED Angels Investors events: The first Investor Pitch will be held on June …
Read More »OSHA Provides $ 21 Million In Training Grants For Workplace Hazards And Infectious Diseases
The US Department of Labor has ad Funding opportunities for more than $ 21 million in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training grants for nonprofit organizations. The first availability will provide 10 million dollars under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 for occupational safety and health training …
Read More »HEARTWOOD PARTNERS CHOOSES TREYA PARTNERS AS PREFERRED PURCHASING SERVICE PROVIDER
Receive instant alerts for news on your actions. Claim your 1-week free trial for Street Insider Premium here. San Francisco, Calif., June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Heartwood Partners has selected Treya Partners as its preferred supplier for procurement value creation and cost reduction services. Heartwood Partners is a private …
Read More »TEATRON Festival of Jewish Theater in partnership with Bunbury Theater reaches global audiences
Everybody a screen, as Shakespeare might have joked, had he been around to paraphrase himself for the past year and a half, when a huge slice of the world’s population suddenly found themselves struggling with issues like lighting, sound, wardrobe and “presence” in a world where classrooms, conference rooms and …
Read More »Peirce and Roisman Oppose New SEC Agenda – Corporate / Commercial Law
United States: Peirce and Roisman oppose new SEC agenda To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. Even the SEC’s new Reg Flex Agenda (which reflects the priorities of the SEC chairman) has now sparked “dissent” from the two SEC commissioners across the political aisle. In this declaration, …
Read More »Minister of Disability Emma Davidson: Creating a Better Canberra | Canberra weather
Working Together to Achieve Better Social Outcomes for the Canberrans: ACT Disability Minister Emma Davidson and Renee Heaton, ACT Disability Reference Group Member. Photo credit: John Griffiths Our community has come together in an unprecedented way to ensure that Canberrans in need are supported during difficult times, such as the …
Read More »Chicago Fire FC unveils new crest after six months of design, research and fan contribution
CHICAGO – One of the most important items on the roster for the club to prepare as they advance into a new era with a new owner was the crest that would represent them. Chicago Fire FC once tried one that failed to gain traction with fans, leading owner Joe …
Read More »Equipment World names 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year finalists
Equipment world named the 12 finalists for its Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 program. Each finalist will receive a paid trip to Las Vegas in September, staying at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort. During the event, the finalists will participate in two panel discussions and attend an awards banquet, where …
Read More »LANDSCAPES 2021 opening of registrations | Irrigation and Green Industry Magazine
the National Association of Landscape Professionals, Fairfax, Va., Opened registrations for LANDSCAPES 2021, an educational and networking event for landscaping and lawn maintenance contractors. The event will take place October 19-22, 2021 at the Omni Louisville Hotel and Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky, and is co-hosted with GIE + …
Read More »Track Supers Field Day returns after a year-long hiatus with strong attendance – Horse Racing News
More than 100 attendees representing approximately 70 tracks, training centers and farms gathered at Indiana Grand Racing and Casino for the 20th renewal of the Track Superintendent’s Field Day on June 14-15. The event was canceled last year due to COVID-19, and this year’s rally has grown into one of …
Read More »Roundtables produce recommendations for UN report on a “common agenda”
The Coalition for the UN We Need, the Stimson Center and other partners organized six roundtable consultations between February and May of this year. This series of online events was organized to generate inputs for a report by the United Nations Secretary-General, due in September, on the implementation of a …
Read More »Mark Elliott, president of Hodges Ward Elliott, has passed away
Mark Elliott, President of Hodges Ward Elliott has passed away. He joined the firm in 1983 and occupies the position of strategic leader of the different business sectors of the firm. HWE has sold more hotels in the United States than any other company, and it has sold more hotels …
Read More »At G-7 summit, Boris Johnson cannot get rid of Brexit
FALMOUTH, England â For British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the Group of Seven summit he organized this weekend was a major opportunity to show the UK’s ambitions on the world stage, putting his years in of the European Union decisively behind it. But he couldn’t quite do it. Brexit feuds …
Read More »EPA listens to Pittsburgh leaders at panel discussion on lead in drinking water
Lead levels in Pittsburgh-area tap water gained national attention at a community roundtable held this week. The roundtable, hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, was the first in a series of 10 virtual events across the country to talk about updating the Lead and copper rule for drinking water. …
Read More »Fairfax County’s only Muslim school board member reflects on outcry over criticism of Israel
Abrar Omeish, an extraordinary member of the Fairfax County School Board, comments on the reaction to his tweet criticizing Israel at the May 20 board meeting (via FCPS / YouTube) Abrar Omeish doesn’t regret taking a stand on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, but had she been able …
Read More »Climate change: talking about young people in power
UCT graduate students Koaile Monaheng and Tyler Booth recently joined UCT researcher Britta Rennkamp and other faculty and students from around the world, including in the United States, Italy, France, Germany. , South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and Japan to discuss the role of intergenerational justice and inequities in climate change. …
Read More »Panduit to host the Journey of Innovation digital event
PANDUIT’S WE Connect: The Journey of Innovation, live event on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, will be broadcast in real time from four customer information centers in the EMEA region and its global headquarters in Chicago, United States. The 300-minute event was designed to offer partners and customers a virtual journey …
Read More »Kite Hill PR Appoints Jason Keller as Senior Director of Growth and Digital Strategy
NEW YORK–(COMMERCIAL THREAD) –Kite Hill PR, an agile and award-winning public relations agency, has expanded its core PR and thought leadership services to include robust digital audit and acquired media amplification offerings. The agency has appointed Jason Keller, a seasoned performance marketing professional, as senior director of growth and digital …
Read More »pv magazine Rountables Europe live coverage – pv magazine International
Be sure to join the pv magazine editors-in-chief live from Berlin, and the more than 2,500 registered for this year’s virtual conference pv magazine Round table Europe event, which starts in just over an hour! If you are already on your feet, you can participate in our English and German …
Read More »In search of eradicating hunger, Green Bronx Machine welcomes US Congressman James P. McGovern to CS55
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newswise – BRONX, NY, Tuesday, June 8 – US Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-02), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, yesterday visited Green Bronx Machine and its founder Stephen Ritz at its headquarters at the National Health, Wellness and Learning Center at CS 55 in the Bronx. …
Read More »Juneteenth Music Festival – one of the biggest Juneteenth celebrations in the country – back and in person
Denver Music Day on June 17 is back with a hybrid 10th anniversary celebration. Guests can visit Denver’s Five Points neighborhood and / or the Levitt Pavilion to enjoy live music, dancing, food, vendors and more. Denver7 is a proud sponsor of the Juneteenth Music Festival. Juneteenth celebrates the day …
Read More »Air Force 2 suffers technical issue with Kamala Harris on board and is forced to return to base – delaying trip to Mexico
AIR Force Two was forced to return due to a “technical glitch” just 30 minutes after Kamala Harris took off on Sunday for her first international trip as vice president. Harris is traveling to Guatemala and Mexico even as she comes under fire for not making it to the U.S. …
Read More »Sturgeon County is for agriculture, according to RAMP project
The regional agricultural plan signals the conservation of most of the county‘s farmland. The mayor of Sturgeon County wants residents to have a say in a regional plan that, if approved, would set aside a large expanse of county land for farms and food. The Edmonton Metropolitan Area Council is …
Read More »NJ’s cannabis business community comes together as state prepares to allow growth and sale
EDITOR’S NOTE: NJ Cannabis Insider is hosting a two-day business and networking conference on June 8-9, showcasing some of the state’s most distinguished industry leaders. Tickets are limited. While another medical marijuana dispensary opened in New Jersey on Friday – and two more are expected to open in the coming …
Read More »The Women for WineSense Winemaking & Viticulture round table presents “The science of communication: avoiding common disconnections”
Publicity NAPA / SONOMA, CALIFORNIA | June 3, 2021: Wednesday, June 9, 2021, from 3.30 p.m. at 5:00 pm Napa | The Sonoma chapter of the Women for WineSense (WWS) Winemaking and Viticulture Roundtable presents âThe science of communication: cracking the codes and avoiding common disconnections. “ a highly interactive …
Read More »The next edition of Commercial UAV Expo Europe will take place with Amsterdam Drone Week and EASA in Amsterdam from January 18 to 20, 2022
The organizers of Commercial UAV Expo Europe have announced that the next edition of the event will take place with Amsterdam Drone Week (ADW) and the EASA High Level Conference at RAI Amsterdam from January 18-20, 2022. The organizers of Commercial UAV Expo Europe have announced that the next edition …
Read More »NFL to stop ‘Race-Norming’, Obamas announce animated series and more • EBONY
The NFL will finally put an end to âstandardization of racesâ, Barack and Michelle Obama will be exiting the playoffs to teach civics to children and Evelyn Lozada will be leaving âBasketball Wivesâ. NFL to stop ‘normalizing racing’ After reaching a $ 1 billion settlement On Wednesday, the NFL agreed …
Read More »Russian tech company hosts hacking conference amid US sanctions
The show took place during a major international conference on information security despite its organizer falling under US sanctions for aiding Russian intelligence services in malicious cyber operations. The Positive Hack Days, held annually in Moscow, celebrated their 10th anniversary last month with panel discussions, presentations from security experts, master …
Read More »Liberia: CEMESP and partners organize freedom of information roundtable with journalists and government information officials
MONROVIA – The Center for Media Studies and Peacebuilding and its partners organized a Freedom of Information (FOI) roundtable on Monday, May 31, 2021 with journalists and government information officials in Monrovia. This is the first of three Freedom of Information Relationship Building (FOI) regional roundtables with twenty-five (25) Freedom …
Read More »Classy unveils its speaker line for its non-profit conference
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from 50 industry experts, including nonprofit professionals, social entrepreneurs, institutional investors, philanthropists and academics, who will deliver a carefully curated program highlighting the strategies and the tactics that have helped nonprofits stay afloat through the challenges of 2020, and how they can continue …
Read More »Celebrate the contributions of Asian communities and fight anti-Asian racism in Canada
The Honorable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, connected with hundreds of members of Asian communities across Canada practically during Asian Heritage Month. OTTAWA, ON, May 31, 2021 / CNW / – Every May since 2002, the government of Canada officially celebrates Asian Heritage Month, where we …
Read More »PSU professors want more say on Eric Barron’s replacement
People walk the Old Main Lawn on the Penn State campus on May 19. The university will be looking for its next president to replace Eric Barron, who is expected to retire in June 2022. Abby drey [email protected] The next president of Penn State University won’t be chosen for many …
Read More »Supporting investigative journalism in Madagascar through Trandraka 8 and open discussions – India Education | Latest Education News | Global education news
Since the start of the pandemic, Madagascar has experienced a series of injunctions aimed at the press and the media, such as the one addressed to private audiovisual channels in 2020, or the recent interministerial decision limiting the broadcasting of programs of political debates and political debates. live appeals, a …
Read More »NJ minority cannabis entrepreneurs get a boost for the state’s biggest industry event in June.
EDITOR’S NOTE: NJ Cannabis Insider is hosting a two-day business and networking conference from June 8-9, showcasing some of the state’s most prominent industry leaders. Tickets are limited. New Jersey is one of a handful of states that have recently legalized cannabis and made social equity a fundamental requirement for …
Read More »Join us virtually for the 80th Annual AHA Conference
We are less than two months from 80 from the American Humanist Associatione Annual conference! This year, we are celebrating eighty years of humanist thought and action by bringing our humanist community together for a whole new kind of virtual conference. We hope you will join us on Saturday July …
Read More »Tech Data Announces Cloud Insiders LIVE Event June 14-18
CLEARWATER, Fla .– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Tech Data today announced a new cloud-centric forum called Cloud insiders INHABIT, June 14-18, 2021. Inclusive Partner Event is designed to empower IT channel professionals with a program of virtual events focused on learning, collaboration, and driving innovation and transformation in the cloud and …
Read More »Tyson Foods: Roundtable highlights role of sustainability in future of food
Earlier this year, team members began meeting for virtual discussions on how Tyson Foods will provide protein for the future and beyond in a new video series called Future of Food Roundtables. The monthly series focuses on topics that are critical to Tyson Foods and our industry, such as crisis …
Read More »Initiatives announced to identify and remove barriers to access and quality of health care
The EmPOWERED to Serve ⢠platform educates, motivates and inspires change agents to help reduce health disparities among historically excluded communities DALLAS, May 26, 2021 / PRNewswire / – As a champion of health equity, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to the fight against …
Read More »MUFG Investor Services Joins Real Estate Limited Partner Institute as Founding Member | Business
NEW YORK – (BUSINESS WIRE) – May 25, 2021 – The Institute of Real Estate Sponsors (RELPI) announced today that MUFG Investor Services, part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG: NYSE), has committed as a founding member, continuing to solidify RELPI’s mission of connecting key players to the mutual benefit …
Read More »New gamification techniques in the spotlight at CasinoBeats Summit
The next generation of gamification ideas and the role they can play in improving player retention will be among the topics in the spotlight when CasinoBeats Summit takes an in-depth look at product development and innovation in the video game industry. The first one big conference and igaming expo from …
Read More »Basin roundtables reject code of conduct proposed by Colorado Water Conservation Board
The State Water Board encourages the nine basin round tables to adopt a code of conduct requiring members to communicate in a professional, respectful, honest and courteous manner. But some round tables on the western side are pushing back. Over the past month or so, Colorado Water Conservation Board director …
Read More »SBC Digital North America Focuses on Regulation, Innovation and Payments
T he SBC Digital North America The conference and trade show are expected to feature a review of key next steps in the development of the legal sports betting industry. The opening day of the online event, June 9, features a range of speakers that includes John Levy (CEO, the …
Read More »SEED Center Program Helps Business Owners Help Each Other | Business
In these extremely difficult economic times in southwest Louisiana, the SEED Center peer-to-peer roundtable program can be a âsafe havenâ for local businesses. âThere is a difference between working in your business and working on your business,â said Adrian Wallace, executive director of the SEED Center Business Incubator. âOften times …
Read More »2021 Calendar Roundtable: Bucs’ Toughest Stretch – Atlanta, GA
Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Buccaneers face the toughest parts of the 2021 calendar at the start, middle or end⦠Carmen Vitali, Casey Phillips, Scott Smith Roundtable on this topic by Scott Smith and Carmen Vitali Conclude the meeting. It’s been noticed that the NFL schedule is revealed every spring, but …
Read More »Northam recognizes May as Business Appreciation Month
Posted Saturday, May. 22, 2021, 19:29 Join over 100,000 AFP subscribers on Facebook Buy an AFP subscription Subscribe to AFP podcasts on itunes and Spotify News, press releases, letters to the editor: [email protected] Advertising requests: [email protected] (© vepar5 – stock.adobe.com) Governor Ralph Northam has proclaimed May as Virginia Business Recognition …
Read More »Denver Nineteenth Anniversary Celebrations | YourHub
Grammy Award-winning R&B group 112 are kicking off the holidays! One of the biggest June 17 celebrations in the country is back, bigger and in person. 112 Celebrate its 10e year as a music festival produced by Mile High Festivals and the city’s first in-person festival since the pandemic, Denver’s …
Read More »Facebook and YouTube agree to voluntary anti-piracy measures with UK Creatives
Backed by the UK government, UK Creative Industries, as well as several major social media services such as Facebook and YouTube, have opted for a package of new anti-piracy measures. Guest post by Emmanuel Legrand of Legrand network UK creative industries and some social media services have voluntarily agreed to …
Read More »PCAOB Critics Call on Gensler to Clean the House
A group of 11 investors have asked the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Gary Gensler, to clean up the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Investors, former members of the PCAOB Investor Consultative Group (IAG), accuse the PCAOB of “deviating” from its “core mission of protecting investors” for …
Read More »NSC takes a look at CDC’s updated COVID-19 guidelines
On May 14, the National Safety Council (NSC) expressed cautious support for the updated COVID-19 recommendations for fully vaccinated people from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC said on May 13 that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or maintain physical distance …
Read More »Durham’s community connections remain strong during pandemic
Since 2015, Duke University’s Health System Summer Internship Program has provided Durham high school students with first-hand healthcare experience by enabling them to observe staff members from Duke University Hospital and Duke University Health System. After the pandemic canceled the 2020 schedule, it returns this summer with a new name …
Read More »Accelerate the net zero action of cities
Accelerate the net zero action of cities PDF, 1.4 MB, 15 pages In partnership with the Boston University Institute of Sustainable Energy, the British Embassy in Washington and its American network published the Accelerating Cities Net Zero Action report, highlighting key lessons learned from partnerships and innovative vision labs for …
Read More »AICP unveils best practices to open up opportunities for BIPOC production and post-talent
The AICP Equity & Inclusion Committee has published a set of good engagement practices aimed at helping advertising agencies and brands overcome barriers in the way they bid and award production and post-production assignments. Assembled by an E&I subcommittee headed by Sophie Gold, founder and executive producer of ELEANOR, the …
Read More »NUTEC Plastics: using nuclear technologies to fight plastic pollution
The IAEA hosted the virtual event in collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and countries in the region. âThe regional and global actions outlined in the ASEAN Bangkok Declaration on …
Read More »Bucs 2021 calendar roundtable, rookie opponents
Carmen Vitali: Falcons TE Kyle Pitts Quarterbacks intrigued me a lot – especially Justin Fields if he actually takes over in Chicago. Mac Jones is still a question mark, too, for New England, so I decided to go with someone the Bucs will want. absolutely have to deal with – …
Read More »Two MidAmerican Energy Employees Receive 2021 MEA Life Sustaining Award
2021 Life Sustaining Award recipients – MidAmerican Energy Company MEA is honored to present the Life Sustaining Award to Colby and Ken. BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota (PRWEB) May 18, 2021 The MEA Energy Association (MEA) is honored to present Life Sustaining Awards to Colby Stephens, Line Engineer Team Leader, and Ken Hoogendoorn, …
Read More »The mindset of the learner and the continuous improvement of safety
Fixed mindset or learner state of mind – where do you think you are as an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professional? Learn the difference between the fixed mindset and the learner mindset and how you can become a better professional. Pictrider / Shutterstock.com Fixed state of mind: A fixed …
Read More »Luxury home contractors cited by OSHA
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited six contractors building luxury single-family homes on a site in Medford, New Jersey, for protection against falls and other violations and proposed penalties of nearly 250,000 $. The agency carried out several inspections, including three as part of its Regional Accentuation Program …
Read More »Duke employees representing multiple unions voice their grievances during Virtual Duke Workers United speech
Duke Workers United, a coalition of unions from Duke, shared their experiences of working during the pandemic and their goals for change at an event on April 23. The event, which took place on Zoom and was posted on the Duke Graduate Students Union Facebook page, representatives of the Duke …
Read More »Law schools’ failure to meet diversity standards should require public notice, according to ABA legal section
Home Daily News Non-compliance of the law school with the diversity standard … Faculties of Law Law schools’ failure to meet diversity standards should require public notice, according to ABA legal section By Stephanie Francis Ward May 17, 2021, 3:26 p.m. CDT Proposed revisions to strengthen law school accreditation standards …
Read More »Meet, eat and take a seat at JSA’s next virtual roundtable on Thursday, May 20
Downtime can result in substantial losses, making disaster recovery plans critical to business continuity. Join our panel of experts to discuss how to respond in a crisis and make sure you are as well prepared as possible in an emergency. Before and after the round table, we invite you to …
Read More »Marketing strategist and host JSA TV Extraordinaire Laura Noland
From the press room to the Zoom screen, JSA’s VP of Account Strategy, Laura Noland, has it all. Her past experience as a news anchor has made her an outstanding JSA TV and Virtual Roundtable host, and her love for Disney gives her an excuse to return to Orlando whenever …
Read More »IOSCO records ‘strong support’ for sustainability reporting initiative News
The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) said stakeholders strongly support its collaboration with the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS Foundation) to develop a sustainability reporting framework for public issuers. IOSCO President Ashley Alder said: âWe are very encouraged by the feedback received from global stakeholders and their strong …
Read More »Bucs 2021 schedule, Tom Brady vs Patriots
Around this time last year, the NFL had just released its 256-game schedule for fall 2020, and the biggest question on everyone’s mind was how many of those 256 games would actually be played. . In the end, all of them did, leading to a postseason tournament that ultimately crowned …
Read More »2021 Closets Conference & Expo offers many networking opportunities
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa – Networking opportunities abound at the 2021 Closets Conference and Exhibition in West Palm Beach, Fla., June 8-10 at the Palm Beach Convention Center. Check out these fun and beneficial activities: Monday, 6 / 7- if you are arriving early, meet at the Fastcap a Friend Reception, …
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