In competitions across the country, men and women put their marksmanship and riding skills to the test in horse-drawn shooting events. With about a year and a half of experience under his belt, Elizabethtown resident Garrett Murray recently won his class’s championship at the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association World Championship in Amarillo, TX. These competitions […]
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KNX association celebrates ETS6 availability with ETS6Days in November – KNXtoday
Even smarter, more secure and more open: ETS6, the new version of the popular KNX professional tool for smart home and building automation is now available. ETS6 is the only tool available capable of integrating +8000 products offered by +500 manufacturers in the world of Smart Houses and Buildings. Plan, design and order it all […]
CTA’s Shapiro receives the French Legion of Honor award
ARLINGTON, Virginia., October 21, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ® President and CEO Gary Shapiro today received the Légion d’Honneur (Legion of Honor) award, in recognition of his services as spearheading the transition to a cutting-edge society and by organizing the largest technological event in the world, CES®. During an eight-minute […]
Afghan women judges and lawyers now fear for their lives
When Nabila was a judge on the Afghan Supreme Court, she granted divorce to women whose husbands were sometimes jailed for assaulting or kidnapping them. Some of the men threatened to kill her after serving their sentence, she said. In mid-August, as the Taliban flocked to Kabul and seized power, hundreds of prisoners were released. […]
TFWA is preparing for the global exhibition and conference next week
Innovation and ideas should be at the heart of the Tax Free World Association’s (TFWA) global exhibition and conference, which begins next week. A busy agenda awaits participants as the world summit of the duty free and travel retail industry returns to Cannes. Delegates present in person and online via the TFWA Streaming platform 365 […]
Is your car still stuck in the store? Blame it on the lack of spare parts
Global supply chain issues weigh on US auto garages. The challenge of finding replacement parts as mundane as oil filters or carpets has forced repair shops to rack up inventory, find workarounds, and beg customers to be patient until they are finished. ‘a shipment is coming. Typical delays of a day or two have extended […]
Celebrate Indiana Extension Housewives Association Week – Hamilton County Reporter
(Left to right) Betty Clark, Valerie Carson and Candy Voit hold the Hamil-ton County Commissioners’ Proclamation celebrating Indiana Extension Housewives Membership Week. To find a club in your area, call Purdue Extension Hamilton County at (317) 776-0854. (Photo provided) Posted By: The Journalist October 17, 2021 October 18-23, 2021 has been designated as Indiana Extension […]
Dubai Ride will allow cyclists to cycle along Sheikh Zayed Road on November 5 – News
Dubai Ride, one of the highlights of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, is set to return to Sheikh Zayed Road on Friday, November 5, after its historic debut last year, offering cyclists a unique opportunity to cycle along the Dubai’s main thoroughfare against the backdrop of some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Brought to you […]
Media OutReach Newswire Partners with the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) to Promote Mental Health in Children and Adolescents
HONG KONG SAR –News Direct – Media Awareness HONG KONG SAR – Media reach – October 13, 2021 – Media reach, the world’s leading provider of newswire and press release distribution services founded in Asia, is pleased to announce a global partnership with The International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP), […]
Industry Group and Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) Kiosk News
Posted: October 14, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. EDT|Update: 19 minutes ago DENVER, October 14, 2021 / PRNewswire / – October news from the Industry Group and the Kiosk Association. InfoComm (AVIXA) is the largest digital signage AV trade show in the United States. KMA is the official media partner. See the list of exhibitors and […]
Downtown Tampa gets another long-delayed moment in the spotlight
Thanks to a Super Bowl and a trio of championship boat parades, the downtown Tampa skyline has, in the past year, recorded as much global airtime as ever. âWe were on the world stage and people saw what we were doing,â said Lynda Remund, President and CEO of the Tampa Downtown Partnership. âI think it […]
Biogas – World Biogas Association to highlight the value of the biogas industry at COP26
As an Official Observer of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), WBA will not only be able to attend COP26, but also access a restricted area – the Blue Zone – where negotiations take place and where negotiations are held. delegations from 197 Parties commit to greater climate ambition in order to […]
Remembering the Milwaukee Braves, 1957 World Series winners
Watch Cassandra’s Full Story at 6:30 p.m. on Milwaukee tonight MILWAUKEE – I don’t know baseball, but I know people, and I know I saw the light of an eight-year-old boy in Bob Buege’s eyes as he recounted his memories of the Milwaukee Braves winning the World Series in 1957. Buege, president of the Milwaukee […]
Oman Cancer Association Celebrates Global Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Muscat: As the color pink is considered a global symbol of breast cancer awareness, the world’s most famous cities wear pink in October of each year. Breast cancer affects approximately two million women worldwide each year. It is the leading cause of cancer-related death in women. The idea of ââdevoting the month of October to […]
With a new contract in place, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic is playing on
About a year after their last performance, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and the Pikes Peak Musicians Association entered into a new three-year contract that will bring professional orchestral music back to the region. The new contract will begin with a reduced number of concerts and rehearsals for the 2021-2022 season, as well as reduced salaries […]
Blinken tries to revive strained US-Mexico relations in negotiations for a new security deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a press briefing with Mathias Cormann, Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, at the OECD Ministerial Council meeting in Paris, France, October 6, 2021. Ian Langsdon / Pool via REUTERS MEXICO CITY, Oct. 8 (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during […]
US Polo Assn. Announces partnership with South Africa
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida and SANDTON, South Africa, October 7, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – US Polo Assn., The official mark of the United States Polo Association (USPA), together with its partner in South Africa, Stable Brands has announced that it will support the South African Polo Association (SAPA) throughout the current 2021-2022 polo season and […]
Biden Steps Up Pressure on Republicans to Raise Debt Ceiling: “US Pays Its Bills”
âThe United States pays its bills. It’s who we are, it’s who we’ve been, it’s who we’re going to continue to be, God willing,â Biden said. Biden noted if there was a flaw, it would be the first time in the country’s history. He stressed that there would be catastrophic consequences and echoed comments he […]
BIO-key to sponsor and participate in the National Association 2021
WALL, NJ, October 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – BIO-key International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKYI), an innovative provider of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity-Linked Biometrics (IBB) solutions, will participate and serve as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2021 National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) Annual Conference, taking place October 10-13 in Seattle, WA. BIO-key participates […]
Airlines warn erratic global COVID-19 rules could delay recovery
An airliner flies over the sun at sunset in Malaga, southern Spain, August 3, 2018. REUTERS / Jon Nazca / Files BOSTON, Oct.5 (Reuters) – Global airlines closed their first meeting on Tuesday since COVID-19 brought their industry to its knees, expressing optimism over pent-up but desperate demand that governments harmonize rambling border rules to […]
Gambia Wrestling Association holds AGM
The Gambia Wrestling Association (GWA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGA) on Saturday in the conference hall of the Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC). The GWA AGM conforms to the constitutional requirement of the association and was intended to inform members of its past and future activities. The AGM is a constitutional requirement for members […]
Governor Newsom announces appointments 10.4.21
Posted: 04 Oct 2021 SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Kimberly McCoy Wade, 50, of Davis, has been appointed senior advisor on aging, disability and Alzheimer’s disease for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office. McCoy Wade has been Director of the California Department of Aging since 2019. She was Head of CalFresh and […]
How to save free trade in the post-COVID world
Trade policy has become increasingly politicized across the world, citizens protest against new trade agreements and populist leaders promise to end free trade in the name of greater economic security and bring back jobs lost to offshoring. And the global pandemic only further exacerbates these protectionists responses as governments face a COVID-induced recession and realize […]
Media literacy campaign wins gold
The Arus Academy’s Media Education 4 All (ME4A) program won the Asian Digital Media Award for Best Project in Information Literacy. Launched earlier this year, the program aims to equip educators with the ability to teach media literacy skills to students from across the country. To achieve this, the academy worked with 15 specially selected […]
Study Finds Excess Body Weight Linked to Covid-19 Mortality | Health
A new study has found the association between mortality from Covid-19 and the proportion of overweight in adult populations in 154 countries. The results of the study were published in the journal “Public Health in Practice”. The links between obesity and mortality have become increasingly evident since the first pandemic of the 21st century, and […]
Barrie teens hit the big time with an invite to the World Kickboxing Championships
Amateur kickboxers Taylor Maylnyk and Chase Drossos will travel to Italy to represent Team Canada in K-1 kickboxing later this month Two Barrie teens fought to get to the top of their sport. Taylor Malynk and Chase Drossos will travel to Italy for Team Canada later this month to compete in the World Association of […]
Proud To Be: Museums Celebrate Black History Month
Now in his 34e year, Black History Month 2021 kicks off today with a program that aims to inspire pride in black history and culture. Taking ‘Proud To Be’ as its theme this year, the UK-wide event hopes to make Black History Month 2021 personal to individuals, families and communities, by inviting blacks and blacks […]
Whanganui River Rulers Bring Ritual of Dawn to Dubai’s Global Trade Experience
Whanganui River iwi leaders performed a dawn ritual in Dubai to dedicate the immersive Aotearoa Pavilion “experience” in New Zealand ahead of the opening of the six-month World Trade Expo . The leaders of the Emirati and Whanganui rivers hold a dawn ceremony ahead of the opening of Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Supplied / NZ […]
5th Annual Healthcare Leaders of New York (HLNY) Mini-Conference, October 7 at the NY Academy of Medicine
NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2021 / PRNewswire / – HLNY is delighted that our keynote address is being delivered by the renowned Dr Ãzéchiel Emmanuel, MD, helped develop the Affordable Care Act and advised several presidents. Dr Emanuel will share his ideas on the topic of “Impact of the Biden administration on health care delivery“as […]
China electricity crisis hits factories as coal lobby warns ‘not optimistic’ about supply
SHENYANG, China, September 30 (Reuters) – Small businesses caught in China’s protracted electricity and coal crisis are turning to diesel generators, or simply shutting down, as coal officials have expressed fears for stocks before winter and manufacturing contracts globally. 2 economy. Beijing is working to send enough coal to electric utilities to restore supply, with […]
Coronavirus: What’s Happening in Canada and Around the World on Wednesday
The last: The World Health Organization reported that the global number of new coronavirus cases and deaths continued to decline over the past week, with around 3.3 million new infections and around 55,000 deaths, marking a decline 10% of both compared to the previous week. In its regular report on the pandemic published on Tuesday, […]
Jeel Albena association working for displaced people in Yemen wins UNHCR award
CHENNAI: The Jeel Albena Association for Humanitarian Development, a Yemeni humanitarian organization that has provided a lifeline to tens of thousands of people displaced by conflict in the country, won the UNHCR Nansen Prize for Refugees 2021. Founded in 2017, it won the prestigious award for its unwavering support for displaced Yemenis. Its founder Ameen […]
Alaska celebrates Fat Bear Week before winter hibernation
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 28 (Reuters) – In Alaska, leaves are falling, daylight is fading, and salmon-eating brown bears race against time to pile on the pounds they need to survive their winter hibernation. Unbeknownst to the huge drizzle, some of them also participate in Katmai National Park and Preserve Fat Bear Week, the annual celebration […]
The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association becomes the autoimmune association
Newswise – DETROIT – To mark its 30-year legacy and global impact on the autoimmune community, the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) is pleased to announce its new name: the Autoimmune association. “The simplicity of our new name expresses precisely and definitively who we are as an organization, with the continued mission to lead […]
For many families around the world, a dream home is out of reach
Record rise in home values ââduring the pandemic sparks new debates over housing affordability around the world, as policymakers seek ways to curb price appreciation without drastically lowering prices or making derail the global economic recovery. In cities from Austin to Dublin to Seoul, more and more families find themselves unable to afford the higher […]
New US travel rules close the door on people fully vaccinated with Russia’s Sputnik V
A healthcare worker draws the ‘Gam-COVID-Vac’, also known as ‘Sputnik V’, COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology and the Fund for Russian direct investment (RDIF) in a Moscow clinic on September 23, 2020 (Andrey Rudakov / Bloomberg) The United States announced last week that it will soon open […]
Spooky Howl at Moon 5K and walk the Roaring Run Trail next month
There was the 5K Moon Run from the Roaring Run Trail almost every year in July, when Apollo celebrated the first moon landing. But this race was canceled two years in a row due to the pandemic. Now resurrected with a spooky theme is Howl at the Moon 5K and a mile walk on Roaring […]
UK offers thousands of visas to overseas truckers to address driver shortage
It was far from clear on Sunday whether the new visa measures would solve a crisis that some say echoed the chaos that hit the country in 2000, when a protest against fuel rocked the government of Prime Minister Tony Blair . “This is going to be part of a learning process that the UK […]
This woman guides the dying Mainers to the end of their lives
CORNISH, Maine – Once upon a time there was a man who lived on a hill in rural Maine. He was 97 years old and had no living family and few friends. He had neighbors, but most of them were half his age or younger, and the man could sense that they regarded him with […]
Missouri Press Association Awards: News-Leader Wins Overall Excellence
The Springfield New-Leader staff took home a first place award in General Excellence in the 2021 Missouri Press Association Best Newspaper competition, along with 38 other awards, including seven first places. First place award All News-Leader staff received first place in General Excellence. The award evaluates the newspaper as a whole based on three issues […]
Britain set to ease visa rules amid shortage of truck drivers
LONDON, Sept. 25 (Reuters) – Britain is expected to announce plans to issue temporary visas to truck drivers to alleviate a severe labor shortage that has led to fuel rationing at some gas stations and warnings from retailers of significant disruption in the run-up to Christmas. As queues started forming outside gas stations early on […]
LA Kings raises over $ 150,000 for the Hydrocephalus Association and the Kings Care Foundation at the annual LA Kings 5K in Redondo Beach, California.
Posted 30 minutes ago Proposed by AEG Over 2,000 community members run, walk and skate in Redondo Beach, California during the annual LA Kings 5K on September 18, 2021. LA Kings from AEG recently raised over $ 150,000 for the Kings Care Foundation and the Hydrocephalus Association, an organization dedicated to providing support and education […]
European Club Association warns of ‘destructive’ impact of FIFA reform plans
FIFA’s plans for the future of football would have a “direct and destructive impact” on club play, the European Club Association has warned. World football’s governing body has been accused by the ECA of attempting to “advance” its controversial plans – which include playing for a World Cup every two years – without proper consultation. […]
China wants to join CPTPP, but don’t expect a quick pass
On September 16, China formally applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade agreement. It wasn’t surprising news, but it was big news nonetheless. The CPTPP is the survivor of the US exit from the original Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) at the behest of former US President Donald Trump. The reconfigured trade grouping […]
Ready Mix USA Wins Tennessee Concrete Association Awards of Excellence
Ready Mix USA, a CEMEX USA company, announced that it has won five awards from the Tennessee Concrete Association (TCA) which include awards for outstanding environmental performance and for contributions to projects across the state. TCA recognized two Ready Mix USA ready mix concrete plants for their outstanding commitment to the environment, both winning the […]
ACC Commander on AFA ’21 Fighter Roadmap> Air Combat Command> Post Display
NATIONAL PORT, MD. – The Air Force must continue to rebalance its investments in its fighter portfolio in order to keep pace and compete with China, according to the Air Combat Command commander. During his presentation at the Air Force Association 2021 Air, Space and Cyber ââConference on September 22, General Mark Kelly said that […]
Nigerian Publishers Conference scheduled for October
The Nigeria Editors’ Conference has received support from some companies and security agencies. The conference, organized by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), is to be held on October 21 and 22, 2021 in Abuja, with a focus on the current security challenges in the country. Its theme is âMedia in times of crisis: resolving […]
CMSAF Reaffirms Case for Speed, Innovation and Culture Change Across Air Force> US Air Force> Post Display
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland (AFNS) – Chief Master Sgt. Air Force JoAnne S. Bass delivered a speech at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber ââConference, in National Harbor on September 20. âWhat remains a constant in my mind is where we are today, where we need to be tomorrow and what are the things […]
Oak Ridge AK Bissel Park Hosts International Celebration Tuesday
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee (WATE) – Ridge Oak will host an International Day of Peace celebration on Tuesday at a local park that symbolizes peace and unity between the United States and Japan after World War II. Festivities at the International Friendship Bell and Peace Pavilion in Oak Ridge include the Music for Peace program performed […]
How accounting giants craft favorable tax rules inside government
This year, Mr. Harter returned to PwC. “I have fully complied with the Treasury Department’s conflict rules by not meeting with PwC officials” during a two-year “cooling off” period that prevents government officials from meeting with their former employers, said Mr. Harter. Although he participated in the construction of the offshore tax relief and met […]
Beginning of the first “patriotic” elections in Hong Kong
A general view of skyline buildings in Hong Kong, China on July 13, 2021. REUTERS / Tyrone Siu HONG KONG, Sept. 19 (Reuters) – Fewer than 5,000 Hong Kongers from mostly pro-establishment backgrounds vote Sunday for candidates approved as loyal to Beijing, which will choose the city’s next Chinese-backed ruler. Pro-democracy candidates are almost absent […]
Alzheimer’s Association raises funds and raises awareness of the disease with walk in West Chester
WEST CHESTER, Ohio (WXIX) – The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will host the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease in Butler, Warren and Clinton counties on Saturday morning. Organizers of the walk say the goal is to help raise awareness and fund $ 170,000 for research into Alzheimer’s disease. The walk will begin […]
Who is Carrie Bradshaw’s new track “Sex and the City”?
Talk about a piece of bread. On Friday, a chiseled baker was pictured wearing a baguette-eating Carrie Bradshaw, played by Sarah Jessica Parker, down the stairs on the set of the “Sex and the City” reboot, “And Just Like That.” The Post can reveal that the mysterious beefcake – who wears skin-tight coveralls exposing the […]
Aukus Pact Signs of New World Order | Rana mitter
Francid is furious. Theresa May is worried. The announcement of the new Australia-United Kingdom-United States (Aukus) alliance and the abandonment of a previous Franco-Australian agreement on submarines led the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian , to call the pact a “stab in the back”, while the former British Prime Minister worries that […]
After a year-long hiatus, the Keene International Festival returns this weekend | Local News
After a year of planning after it was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Keene International Festival is back. The festival will be held Saturday at the Keene Recreation Center at 312 Washington St. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A free, family-friendly event, the festival will offer a variety of activities and shows […]
New Sarcoidosis Directive Bringing Light to Darkness
Nothing about sarcoidosis is easy. First identified in 1877, this is quite common. In the USA, the lifetime risk is 2.4% and 0.85% for African Americans and whites, respectively. Yet this remains an enigma. Despite studying its genetics and immunopathology, we do not know its cause. Diagnosis is difficult because non-caseous granulomas, the tissue finding […]
Auburn Center for the Arts to host International Points Day on September 15
The Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center will be hosting a virtual community project for International Points Day on Wednesday, September 15. International Dot Day began in 2009, and is based on “The Dot”, a book by Peter Reynolds. According to the International Points Day website, the book tells the story of a caring teacher who […]
Fisher Investments Recognized by Association of Talent Development as BEST 2021 Award Winner | State
BEST Awards recognize outstanding employee training and development CAMAS, Wash., September 13, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Fisher Investments â the US parent company of Fisher Investments United KingdomâWas recognized by the Association for Talent Development (ATD) as the winner of the BEST Award 2021 for the third year in a row. Fisher Investments was […]
American football links World Cup prize to fight for equal pay
âUntil FIFA resolves this discrepancy, we really need the help of the men’s and women’s teams to help us resolve this issue. Because we cannot resolve this unilaterally. The US women’s team fight has already produced significant gains for its players in terms of compensation and bonuses, to the point that the US men’s and […]
FIFA World Cup plan receives cold response from IOC Bach
FIFA President Gianni Infantino waves to the audience as they attend a press conference at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia on July 13, 2018. REUTERS / Sergei Karpukhin September 8 (Reuters) – FIFA’s proposals to move to a biennial World Cup, which could see the tournament take place in the same year as the Summer […]
Dallas Mavericks partner with ProFitX
Brooklyn, NY, United States, August 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Dallas Mavericks and ProFitX have announced a multi-year sports partnership. This partnership will provide invaluable information for Dallas Mavericks athletes, coaches and front office to build and grow their roster throughout the year while enabling their athletes to maximize their full potential. âThe Dallas […]
Spanish couple arrested for rituals with toad venom and ayahuasca | Spain
Spanish police have arrested a couple on charges they were performing rituals – touted online as “international ancestral medicine” – involving a range of banned substances ranging from toad venom to ayahuasca. The couple, aged 42 and 38, are said to have run an association which organized ceremonies involving psychotropic substances for up to ⬠[…]
The world’s last Samaritans, straddling the Israeli-Palestinian divide
MONT GERIZIM, West Bank – In the occupied and largely segregated West Bank, Jews live in closed Israeli settlements and Palestinians live in Arab towns and villages. And then there are the 440 inhabitants of the hilltop village of Al Tor, who float between the two worlds. As children, they grow up speaking Arabic. As […]
Pandemic and long-term stays push Swedish book sales to record highs
STOCKHOLM, Aug.11 (Reuters) – Book sales in Sweden hit an all-time high in the first half of 2021 as people traveled less and enjoyed themselves at home more than usual during the pandemic, preparing the industry for a another stellar year after a record 2020. The Swedish Booksellers Association said on Wednesday that total sales […]
Pulse wins Best Audience Engagement at WAN-IFRA African Digital Media Awards
Pulse (Pulse.afrique), Africa’s leading innovative media company was declared the winner in the Best Audience Engagement category at PALE–IFRA African Digital Media Awards 2021 for an entry highlighting the delivery of innovative content for TikTok in its various markets. The award reiterates Pulse’s innovative work in testing and delivering new content formats based on feedback […]
Former Utah governor to lead famous Salt Lake City choir
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Former Utah Governor and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt was named the new president of the Tabernacle Choir in Temple Square on Friday. As chairman of the choir, the governor on three occasions will manage operations, employees and marketing and oversee hundreds of volunteers. The world-renowned […]
American food association wants to vaccinate Vietnamese cashew workers
By Dat Nguyen August 5, 2021 | 15:21 GMT + 7 Cashew nut. Photo by Pixabay / Mahesh Patel. An American food association has urged the Vietnamese government to prioritize cashew workers for vaccination, as the industry plays a major role in trade. The American Association of Food Industries (AFI) urged Prime Minister Pham Minh […]
Popular San Diego Chef Bernard Guillas Leaves Marine Room and Shores Restaurants
LA JOLLA – Bernard Guillas, one of San Diego’s best known and beloved chefs, unexpectedly announced his retirement last week after 27 years at The Marine Room and Shores restaurants in La Jolla. Since the 58-year-old North County resident first arrived in San Diego County over 30 years ago, he has become a staple at […]
Lessons for health workers and advocates on how we can harness Argentina’s ‘green wave’ to strengthen access to safe abortion
Argentina’s abortion law is a revolutionary step in eliminating discrimination against women and girls and in combating the scale of unsafe abortion – a public health crisis in Argentina. It is estimated that 500,000 abortions take place each year in Argentina, which represents 40% of all pregnancies. Every year, unsafe abortions represent 18% of pregnancy-related […]
Philipp Plein signs licensing agreement with Worldtime Watches & Jewelry
Philipp Plein International AG and WorldTime Watches & Jewelry SA have signed a license agreement for the development, production and distribution of Philipp Plein watches and jewelry. The watch collections will be officially presented in July 2021 to begin on the market from winter 2021 in Philipp Plein boutiques, online and at certain authorized retailers, […]
Groups challenge seismic testing of oil and gas in Gulf of Mexico
GREENBELT, MD – NRDC and partner groups Healthy Gulf, Center for Biological Diversity, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and Surfrider Foundation today sued the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) over a Trump administration decision authorize in-depth seismic testing in the Gulf of Mexico, with minimal protections for marine animals. The most threatened is an endangered […]
Australia: Newcastle University Students Association guidelines attack democratic rights
The new club and company guidelines imposed by the Students’ Association of Newcastle University (UNSA) are a major attack on democratic student rights and an attempt to restrict political activity on campus. The rules were adopted by UNSA on May 26, without any consultation with the students or their clubs and societies. The new rules […]
Caribbean Bar Association defends Cubans and Haitians
The Caribbean Bar Association defends the rights of Cubans and Haitians to live and enjoy life, as the two Caribbean nations plunge into political and security crises. In a statement, the bar said it “stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters, in Cuba and Haiti, suffering from serious human rights violations, racial injustice, political […]
UK tech employment is growing across region, new report from industry association CompTIA says
-37,000 new hires planned this year –Almost 2.5 million tech workers make up 7.6% of the UK’s total workforce –Industry’s £ 101.8 billion contribution to the economy LONDON, July 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Technology employment, already 7.6% of the total workforce in the UK, is set to experience widespread growth in 2021 as […]
Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches Releases New Certified Veteran Career Strategist Certification
TAMPA, Florida, July 19, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Professionals, resume writers and career coaches are busier than ever as Americans continue to return to work. With nearly a million veterans under the age of 30 (including 30% under the age of 25) seeking employment in the United States, there is a significant cultural gap […]
Cryptocurrency Bank Plans Operation in India, Takes Cooperative Path to Bypass RBI Rules
As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) frowns on private virtual currencies, cryptocurrency bank Cashaa’s proposal to launch banking operations in India for customers of virtual currencies like Bitcoin from August, via the cooperative credit society route, eyebrows have been raised in financial circles. Cashaa says it launched Unicas, the world’s first crypto-enabled financial institution […]
We need to have transparency in political finance – here’s why
We do not therefore know all the commercial interests behind these donations. We don’t know exactly what these donors expect for their money because we don’t know who they are. But that doesn’t mean we know anything. For many years now my colleagues and I have dug into the black money that powers much of […]
6 anime heroes who would join the Hunter Association (and 4 who would refuse)
The Hunter Association is an influential non-governmental organization responsible for testing and licensing hunters. In the Hunter x hunter universe, only the most qualified individuals pass the Hunter exam and become full hunters. RELATED: Hunter X Hunter: 10 Anime Characters Killua Would Be Friends With Becoming a Hunter has many advantages. They are financially ready […]
Italy’s ban on cruise ships in Venice is “good news”
ROME (AP) – The United Nations cultural agency, which was considering declaring Venice a World Heritage Site in Danger, on Wednesday welcomed Italy’s ban on large cruise ships in the heart of the lagoon city. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay tweeted that the Italian government’s decision on Tuesday to deny access to the gigantic liners from […]
Caltech: Rare type of stellar grain discovered, scientists further explain the origin of water on Earth
Scientists recently discovered a rare type of stardust whose structure specifies that it formed during a rare form of nucleosynthesis, a process by which new atomic nuclei are developed, and could provide a new light on the history of water on Earth. A team led by cosmochemists from Caltech and Victoria University of Wellington in […]
A 2020 report found that the Surfside condo lacked funds for necessary repairs. An expert called it a “wake-up call”
By Casey Tolan, Curt Devine and Francesca Giuliani-Hoffman, CNN An independent budget review warned the Champlain Towers South condo association that its financial reserves were severely underfunded in the face of urgent structural repairs just over a year before the building collapsed, according to a document obtained by CNN. The condominium association only had 6.9% […]
Haitian President Jovenel Moise killed in attack on his residence
Joseph said in a statement that a group of unidentified individuals stormed Moise’s home around 1 a.m. and fatally injured the head of state. He called the assassination a “heinous, inhuman and barbaric act”. In another statement, Joseph said the president was killed in a “highly coordinated attack by a highly trained and heavily armed […]
Mask disputes account for 75% of complaints from unruly FAA passengers on planes
A traveler wearing a face mask is seen at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia on February 2, 2021. Ting Shen | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images The majority of the Federal Aviation Administration’s unruly passenger reports on planes come from passengers refusing to comply with mask warrants put in place […]
African leaders unite to support ambitious replenishment of the International Development Association
His Excellency President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire and the World Bank Group will organize a high-level meeting on July 15, 2021 with African leaders to highlight the importance of an ambitious and robust 20th replenishment of the International Association development (IDA20). The replenishment will support a resilient recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and help […]
Americans celebrate July 4 in style after pandemic cancellations
NEW YORK, July 4 (Reuters) – Americans celebrated their country’s 245th birthday on Sunday with fireworks that may seem brighter, hot dogs that may taste juicier, and marching bands that may seem brighter. offhand after the coronavirus pandemic forced almost all celebrations last year to be canceled. As always, the fireworks are the highlight of […]
The World Medical Association, the German Medical Association and the Pontifical Academy for Life Collaborate to Promote Vaccine Equity and Combat Vaccine Reluctance
Millions around the world still suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination is widely seen as a quick and effective way to control the spread of the virus and save human lives. Just as the current pandemic has highlighted the importance of vaccination, it has also exposed the great inequality of access […]
Coronavirus: What’s Happening in Canada and Around the World Thursday
The last: Alberta Lifts nearly all COVID-19 restrictions on Thursday in the third and final step of its plan to reopen. It comes two weeks after the province hit a government-set threshold for reopening – 70% of the eligible population receiving the first doses of the vaccine. That number is now close to 72%, while […]
ABM’s COVID-19 response recognized with prestigious awards
NEW YORK, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – ABM Industries (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of facility solutions, today announced that its EnhancedClean ⢠program focused on the COVID-19 response has been honored with two prestigious award programs. ABM recently received three Gold Quill Awards from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for its […]
Collapsed Florida Tower faces years of scrutiny
Rescue personnel work at the scene of the partially collapsed Champlain South Towers condominium in Surfside, near Miami Beach, Fla., In this recent undated photograph. Courtesy of Florida Task Force 3 / via REUTERS June 29 (Reuters) – The condominium tower that collapsed near Miami in the early hours of June 24, killing at least […]
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OSF Saint Anthony chief physician among the people to know in 2021 ROCKFORD – Stephen Bartlett, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center, was recently named one of the People to Know in 2021 by the Rockford Chamber of Commerce. The people you should know are admired for their […]
World Tour Finals: Semi-Finals Overview
The semi-finals of CIB Message of public interest The World Tour Finals take place today, with action starting at 7:00 p.m. (GMT+2) at the Mall of Arabia in Cairo as the last four of the men’s and women’s competitions compete for the final. After beating World No.1 Nour El Sherbini, World No.2 Nouran Gohar will […]
Become # 6 Internationally, # 1 in Big Ten: Purdue Among Global Patent Leaders
175 utility patents on Purdue inventions issued in 2020 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The whitest of white paints which could greatly reduce the cost of air conditioning. Technology that could save parents from their worst nightmare of losing a baby on a ventilator because the child squirmed and moved the breathing tube. Wi-Fi-powered clothing that […]
Celebration of World Orthoptics Day – Faculty of Health
»Go to main news Celebration of World Orthoptics Day posted by Dawn Morrison, with files from the Canadian Orthoptic Society and the International Orthoptic Association on June 24, 2021 in News Dr Darren Oystreck is the Chair of the Clinical Vision Science program Many who have had to seek treatment for themselves or a loved […]
Latest coronavirus: CDC panel declares “probable association” between heart inflammation and mRNA vaccines
The UK travel industry is stepping up pressure on ministers to back the hard-hit sector ahead of an expected review of restrictions on overseas travel. Representatives of air and seaports, tour operators and travel agents were among the participants in a day of protests in London, Edinburgh and Belfast. The industry is frustrated with a […]
Kangaroo Court: Shifting Insurance Compliance to Strategy Consulting | Association of Certified Electronic Discovery Specialists (ACEDS)
Start seeing your data as an asset. It is not an original idea. Douglas B Laney of Gartner built a solid case around this concept in his book Infonomics: How to monetize, manage and measure information as an asset for a competitive advantage. The last decade has witnessed huge growth in AI and ML solutions […]