The British Centres for Business (BCB) has been appointed as the official representative for British lamb in the Middle East, working on behalf of the UK’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The appointment comes in response to rising demand for British lamb internationally and particularly in the Middle East. This appointment will help promote British lamb … [Read more...] about British Centres for Business to Represent British Lamb in the Middle East
Woolpert Hired to Research and Develop Airfield Design Guidelines for Large UAS
Woolpert has been contracted to research and develop airfield design guidelines for large unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP). The ACRP is managed by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine and sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The primary audience for … [Read more...] about Woolpert Hired to Research and Develop Airfield Design Guidelines for Large UAS
Taiwan Donates Over 51 Million Masks to Countries Worldwide
As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages all parts of the world, Taiwan is lauded for donating over 51 million masks to more than 80 countries working to protect their people and especially front-line medical personnel from the virus. As of the end of June, recipients included the United States, Japan, Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, European Union members, other countries in Europe and … [Read more...] about Taiwan Donates Over 51 Million Masks to Countries Worldwide
World Brain Day 2020 “Moves to End Parkinson’s Disease”
On July 22, World Brain Day is dedicated to raising awareness to improve the lives of those with Parkinson's Disease and their caregivers On July 22, the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) is partnering with the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society to support the 6th Annual World Brain Day. This year, World Brain Day is dedicated to raising awareness for … [Read more...] about World Brain Day 2020 “Moves to End Parkinson’s Disease”
AJC Mourns Passing of Representative John Lewis, Our Nation’s Moral Conscience
American Jewish Committee (AJC) mourns the passing of Congressman John Lewis (GA-5), the civil rights giant who worked closely with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and served more than 32 years in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was 80 years old. "No one in American public life was as admired as a prophetic voice calling on us to live up to our highest values and … [Read more...] about AJC Mourns Passing of Representative John Lewis, Our Nation’s Moral Conscience
Statement by the U.S. Conference of Mayors on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville (KY) Mayor Greg Fischer on the passing of Congressman John Lewis: "It is often said that John Lewis was the conscience of the United States Congress, but he was so much more than that, for he was, in truth, the conscience of our nation. Today, America's mayors mourn the passing of this great leader, … [Read more...] about Statement by the U.S. Conference of Mayors on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
CSU GLOBAL LAUNCHES FULLY ONLINE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN CYBERSECURITY
The program will help students find and succeed in high demand cybersecurity jobs through career-relevant knowledge and skills and alignment with industry technical certifications. Aurora, Colo. (July 16, 2020) – Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) -- a premier provider of innovative higher-learning opportunities through high-quality, career-relevant, and … [Read more...] about CSU GLOBAL LAUNCHES FULLY ONLINE BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN CYBERSECURITY
U.S. Position on Maritime Claims in the South China Sea
By MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE The United States champions a free and open Indo-Pacific. Today we are strengthening U.S. policy in a vital, contentious part of that region — the South China Sea. We are making clear: Beijing’s claims to offshore resources across most of the South China Sea are completely unlawful, as is its campaign of bullying to control … [Read more...] about U.S. Position on Maritime Claims in the South China Sea
New Study Shows That Hydroxychloroquine Saves Lives, States Association of American Physicians & Surgeons (AAPS)
A just published peer-reviewed study from Henry Ford Health System showed that the death rate of hospitalized patients who received hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) was cut in half, and there were no serious heart abnormalities. The Association of American Physicians & Surgeons (AAPS) stated that these results should encourage widespread early use of this long-established drug to … [Read more...] about New Study Shows That Hydroxychloroquine Saves Lives, States Association of American Physicians & Surgeons (AAPS)
APAA Calls on President Trump to Restore Tariffs on Surging Canadian Aluminum Imports
Yesterday, the American Primary Aluminum Association (APAA) sent a letter to President Trump calling on the Administration to restore America's core manufacturing capabilities and bring back critical supply chains by restoring a 10% tariff on imports of Canadian primary aluminum that are surging into the United States. Since the 10% aluminum tariff on Canadian imports was … [Read more...] about APAA Calls on President Trump to Restore Tariffs on Surging Canadian Aluminum Imports
New Hospitality Jobs Page Features Hotel & Restaurant Jobs Now, With Museum & Attraction Job Opportunities To Come
PHILADELPHIA, July 6, 2020 – VISIT PHILADELPHIA® today announced the launch of visitphilly.com/jobs, a centralized job resource for Greater Philadelphia’s tourism and hospitality industry to help make it easier for people to get back to work. The page currently features hotel and restaurant jobs and will soon expand to include employment opportunities at museums and … [Read more...] about New Hospitality Jobs Page Features Hotel & Restaurant Jobs Now, With Museum & Attraction Job Opportunities To Come
Smart City Expo World Congress becomes Smart City Live in 2020
Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the leading international summit on cities and smart urban solutions organized by Fira de Barcelona will hold on November 17-18 an innovative edition under the name Smart City Live. The urban summit will present a new two-day format aimed at providing the best possible urban knowledge platform in and for the Covid19 pandemic context. … [Read more...] about Smart City Expo World Congress becomes Smart City Live in 2020
Woolpert Adds Vice President, Senior Strategic Consultant to ISO/TC 251 Asset Management Advisory Group
David Feuer and Bob Leitch are the most recent members of the firm to be named to an International Organization for Standardization committee or group. DENVER (July 2, 2020) — Woolpert Vice President David Feuer and Senior Strategic Consultant Bob Leitch have been named to the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (US TAG) for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) … [Read more...] about Woolpert Adds Vice President, Senior Strategic Consultant to ISO/TC 251 Asset Management Advisory Group
Army innovator to lead military modernization center at RELLIS
The Texas A&M University System is turning to a veteran of U.S. Army modernization to become the first executive director of the George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC). Effective today, Col. Rosendo “Ross” Guieb moves from the senior staff of Army Futures Command (AFC) to a new role managing the BCDC, a complex being built on the 2,000-acre RELLIS Campus in … [Read more...] about Army innovator to lead military modernization center at RELLIS
Presidential Message on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day, 2020
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to PTSD, raise awareness for the treatments available to those affected, and recommit to supporting Americans who are burdened by this disorder. Post-traumatic stress disorder results from having experienced or witnessed a terrifying event. The most common traumas associated with PTSD … [Read more...] about Presidential Message on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day, 2020
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Quinn, a San Francisco Native is Sailor in the Spotlight
MILLINGTON, Tenn. -- A San Francisco native and 2011 Immaculate Conception Academy graduate is USS Theodore Roosevelt's (CVN 71) Sailor in the Spotlight. Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Quinn, who has served in the Navy for two and a half years, is an electronics technician aboard the carrier, stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. Source: Navy Office of Community Outreach … [Read more...] about Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Quinn, a San Francisco Native is Sailor in the Spotlight
AWS and Formula 1 Announce New Racing Performance Stats for 2020 Season
First of six real-time racing statistics to debut July 3-5 at FORMULA 1 ROLEX GROSSER PREIS VON ÖSTERREICH, giving fans more insight into the action on the track with combined driver, race team, and vehicle performance Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company (NASDAQ: AMZN), and Formula 1 (F1) (NASDAQ: FWONA, FWONK) are introducing six new, real-time … [Read more...] about AWS and Formula 1 Announce New Racing Performance Stats for 2020 Season
Amazon Funding Computer Science Education For 132 Elementary Schools in Prince George’s County Public Schools, Benefitting More Than 49,000 Students in Need
Funding from Amazon Future Engineer delivers teacher professional development and curriculum from BootUp – a nonprofit specializing in elementary school education, focusing on computer science concepts, practices, and standards for teachers and students Amazon Future Engineer program aims to bring high-quality computer science access to students from underserved and … [Read more...] about Amazon Funding Computer Science Education For 132 Elementary Schools in Prince George’s County Public Schools, Benefitting More Than 49,000 Students in Need
Making Veterans’ Issues a Priority in the 2020 Elections
"It is time to stand up for our nation's Veterans," says the Coalition for American Veterans For Veterans - and for every American - the 2020 presidential election will be one of the most crucial elections in American history. With vital issues such as health care, the economy, illegal immigration, national security, and the threat posed by China, the Coalition for American … [Read more...] about Making Veterans’ Issues a Priority in the 2020 Elections
New Jersey Social Workers: Trump’s Police Reform Executive Order is Inadequate
The following is an open letter from the National Association of Social Workers in New Jersey. The Trump Administration's executive order (EO) on police reform is inadequate to respond to the longstanding crisis of systemic racism in policing. It does not mandate national use of force guidelines, ban chokeholds or greatly curtail no-knock warrants nor does it attribute … [Read more...] about New Jersey Social Workers: Trump’s Police Reform Executive Order is Inadequate