USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will invest $35 million in grants to enhance our outreach to the nation's farmers and ranchers for the delivery and adoption of conservation measures. Proposals are due February 7, 2020, for projects that target agricultural producers in multiple states, including Tribal, socially disadvantaged, limited-resource or beginning … [Read more...] about USDA Accepting Proposals for Conservation Collaboration Grants
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Scientists bait mosquitoes with one of Earth’s most common scents
Scientists have developed a new method for baiting mosquitoes to targeted sources of water for an innovative attract-and-kill approach to mosquito control. Geosmin is one of the most recognizable and common microbial smells on the planet, and scientists from Florida International University, Lund University and University of Washington have discovered the organic compound is … [Read more...] about Scientists bait mosquitoes with one of Earth’s most common scents
Empowering citizen developers in Japan, South Korea and China master RPA
Medium-sized companies and big enterprises in Asia can now train their employees in RPA, a skill in high-demand for digital transformation initiatives London- [December 16th, 2019] — Softomotive, the fastest-growing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) provider trusted by over 9000 clients globally, announces the localization of its comprehensive free online RPA training to meet … [Read more...] about Empowering citizen developers in Japan, South Korea and China master RPA
At Arlington National Cemetery, more than 38,000 volunteers brave the rain for a second year in a row to help place 254,000 wreaths
Today, on National Wreaths Across America Day at 2,158 participating locations nationwide, grateful Americans in every state volunteered to help place 2.2 million veterans' wreaths on the headstones of our nation's heroes, saying each name out loud. At Arlington National Cemetery, in spite of rain and cold, more than 38,000 volunteers placed 254,000 wreaths. Nearly 600 … [Read more...] about At Arlington National Cemetery, more than 38,000 volunteers brave the rain for a second year in a row to help place 254,000 wreaths
EO Houston 2020 Industry/Business Forecast: Home Building . Restaurant . Cloud Storage . HR
Entrepreneur Organization’s (EO) 169 Houston members representing all industry segments share their 2020 business forecast. With more than 13,000 members worldwide and median sale of $5 Million, Houston's members are responsible for roughly 4,749 jobs across diverse industries. Here’s what they say: Jim McVaugh, founder and CEO of McVaugh Custom Homes says, “The 2020 Houston … [Read more...] about EO Houston 2020 Industry/Business Forecast: Home Building . Restaurant . Cloud Storage . HR
Tariffs are taxes on Americans, not the Chinese
CTA Encouraged by Phase One Deal and Tariff Rollback, Welcomes Further Progress to End Tariffs The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), on the announcement of a “Phase One” trade deal with China and administration’s decision to reduce existing tariffs and postpone List 4B tariffs on Chinese imports: “We … [Read more...] about Tariffs are taxes on Americans, not the Chinese
November Retail Sales Kick Off Holiday Season With 2.1 Percent Growth Over Last Year and More Spending to Come
Retail sales in November increased 0.1 percent seasonally adjusted over October and were up 2.1 percent unadjusted year-over-year, marking the first half of the holiday season with billions of dollars in shopping left to be done, the National Retail Federation said today. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “November showed modest growth … [Read more...] about November Retail Sales Kick Off Holiday Season With 2.1 Percent Growth Over Last Year and More Spending to Come
Federal Drug Cases In Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Sherman: What Does The Drug Quantity In The Charge Mean?
Dallas, TX, Dec. 13, 2019 - In federal drug cases, such as distribution or conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, or heroin, the accused will be charged in an indictment with distributing or conspiracy to distribute a certain quantity of drugs. For example, an indictment might charge a person with distributing 50 grams of actual methamphetamine, or 500 grams of a … [Read more...] about Federal Drug Cases In Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Sherman: What Does The Drug Quantity In The Charge Mean?
Maloney Bill to Provide Paid Leave to Federal Workers Passed in House Defense Spending Agreement
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan agreement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which includes language from Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney’s Federal Employee Paid Leave Act to give 2.1 million federal workers 12 weeks of paid parental leave for the birth, adoption, or fostering of a child. Congresswoman Maloney has … [Read more...] about Maloney Bill to Provide Paid Leave to Federal Workers Passed in House Defense Spending Agreement
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