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Cry a Little Longer art by Deb Walley
Ed Gumbrecht's Cry a Little Longer winks at sad songs, uplifts spirits.
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cry A Little Longer, a new single, drops on all streaming services today. An
Goal! Kangaroo shoe leather a big loser at 2022 World Cup soccer tournament.
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and other global soccer stars chose not to wear Nike or Adidas football boots made from kangaroos killed in the wild in Australia
WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, December 19, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and other soccer stars performed on the global stage in the 2022 World Cup without lacing up soccer cleats made from the skins of
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This Christmas and Hanukkah holiday season, Dr. Jennifer London, a thought leader, Veteran Spouse, speaker, and
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In two minutes, RISING PLACES Patrons provide their city or county with free, permanent access to tools that create inclusive, resilient, green economic growth.
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- RECONOMICS Institute today announced the first phase of its new RISING PLACES initiative with the launch of a Founding Patrons program.
The Founding Patrons program is
WASHINGTON , DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2022/EINPresswire.com/ -- The White House U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit will be held on December 13-15, 2022, in Washington, DC to demonstrate the United States’ enduring commitment to Africa by underscoring the importance of U.S.-Africa relations, increased cooperation on shared global priorities, and mutual interest to improve the global business environment.
On the peripheral of this important summit, the National Black Chamber of
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WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NRA'S Strategic Mistake by Blocking Assault Rifle Ban That Keeps Headlines Ongoing on 95% of the Mass Shootings of 10 or More, & Mexico's Fentanyl Corruption Decades-Long with Cartel Mandates U.S. Cut Aid Until Results
Former White House and congressional spokesman Robert Weiner announced two
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Flexjet, a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, has completed its seventh Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Industry Audit Standard (IAS).
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- It was announced today that Flexjet, a global leader in subscription-based private aviation headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, has successfully completed its seventh Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Industry Audit Standard (IAS) audit. By so doing, the
Washington, DC Today, the Bowser Administration announces that the District is now ranked sixth among states on the 2022 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard from the American Council for Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The scorecard ranks how far states have advanced their energy efficiency policies and programs. In ACEEE’s last report, the District was in eighth place and has moved up 24 places in the rankings since 2013.
The state scorecard helps encourage states to continue strengthening their
Washington, DC has been recognized by The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) as one of 123 cities and counties across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency, despite the pressures of a challenging global economic situation. Designed to encourage and support local governments to ramp up their climate action and ambition, CDP’s Cities A List is based on environmental data disclosed by
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Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist and senior vice president of research,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard University announced today that it will immediately begin providing all of its undergraduate students with free test prep courses for graduate-level admissions exams, including the GRE®, GMAT®, LSAT®, and MCAT®, and free test prep for professional licensing exams including the bar exam, USMLE®, INBDE®, and NCLEX-RN®, for its students enrolled at its graduate schools, through a new partnership with Kaplan. Additionally, all Howard students interested in taking the exams to be a CPA or CFA can also prepare with Kaplan for free. This
KANGAROOS ARE NOT SHOES
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On the Eve of the First Semi-Final Match, World Cup Players Scoring Shows Players with Kangaroo-Based Shoes Have Almost No Impact
WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, December 12, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a preliminary assessment of scoring from all matches played in the 2022 World Cup in the run-up to the semi-finals, players wearing shoes made from human-made fabrics dominated the scoring, with 150 goals.
That's the analysis from officials at
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WASHINGTON, D.C., USA, December 12, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The U.S.-Africa Summit, hosted by the White House, runs from December 13th through the 15th, 2022. The Summit seeks to communicate the country’s enduring commitment to Africa and underscore the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.
As part of the Summit's overall
Expect electric shortages in the Midwest, parts of the South, the Northeast, and Texas; and expect voltage reductions and blackouts in those regions.
WASHINGTON DC, USA, December 12, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Winter is bearing down on the nation’s electric utilities. It has had a furious start with rain and snow in the West, and cold across the Midwest and the Northeast.
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has been emphatic:
Washington, DC – Today, to kick off DC Startup Week, Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), and 1863 Ventures opened applications for the nearly $2 million investment round of the Inclusive Innovation Equity Impact Fund (IIEIF). The initiative, which launched last year, aims to address the variance in capital access for businesses that seldom receive early-stage funding through conventional financing. The inaugural class of IIEIF investments funded 15 enterprises
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, September 12, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Methanol Institute (MI) is pleased to welcome Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (Norwegian) as our newest member. Norwegian is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. The company has a combined fleet of 29
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National Space Society, the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics, and the Secure World Foundation Seek More Funding For Office of Space Commerce
WASHINGTON, D.C., US, September 12, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Space Society (NSS), American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA), and Secure World Foundation (SWF) recognize the importance of orbital debris management and advocate for the long-term sustainability of the orbital environment. The NSS is a D.C.-based, international non-profit that is the preeminent citizen’s voice on
A Different Brunch - Brunch Apetit - Lima Twist
An all new upscale brunch experience is coming to Washington DC on September 18th. Brunch Apetit will feature a menu from celebrity chef Antonio Henderson.
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A Different Brunch, the multi-city brunch experience has partnered with DC restaurant Lima Twist for a weekly Sunday Brunch Experience like no other. This sunday September 18th you are cordially invited to the launch of "Brunch Apetit" The menu will consist of delicious small plates of your favorite brunch classics, and of course bottomless mimosas. The ambience and jaw dropping decor and food presentation is sure to send you into a photo frenzy.
A Different Brunch was founded by Richmond VA nightlife pioneer Juan Pierce and live event digital specialist Octavion X and prior to announcing their DC residency at Lima Twist they have hosted other Brunch events at other notable restaurants in the area such as Bar Bao and Provision 14, as well as events in other cities such as Orlando, Atlanta and New York City. "Brunch Apetit" will feature Richmond, VA based Celebrity Chef Antonio Henderson.
Early reservations are strongly suggested.
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WASHINGTON, DC, USA, September 12, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the genre-defying trio, TAKE3, brings the refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma.
With training at the World's top conservatories, TAKE3, created by violinist/vocalist Lindsay Deutsch (Yanni's featured violin soloist, with whom she
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2022 --- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $300 million investment, including with American Rescue Plan funds, in a new Organic Transition Initiative that will help build new and better markets and streams of income for farmers and producers. Organic production allows producers to hold a unique position in the marketplace and thus take home a greater share of the food dollar.
According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, the number of
Ash Album Cover for The Outlaw Ocean Music Project, a project by Ian Urbina
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a thoughtful video, musician Ashraf Moawad explains why he joined forces with investigative reporter Ian Urbina to draw attention to human rights and environmental abuses at sea within
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 15, 2022 – Representatives from 37 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations will join U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh for an agribusiness trade mission to London, United Kingdom (UK), June 22-24.
“The United States enjoys a well-deserved reputation as the provider of world-class agricultural products that meet the demands of consumers around the globe. I’m
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Legislation Also Renews Ban on Horse Slaughter in U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES , June 15, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, Animal Wellness Action (AWA), the Washington-based non-profit political advocacy group that worked diligently to pass the U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act through the U.S. House in 2019, applauded U.S. House Appropriations leaders for their inclusion of the highest-ever funding levels for
Beagles are often used for medical testing because their compliant personalities better withstand the grueling experiments.
FDA Modernization Act rider will spare animals, drive down drug prices, and produce safer treatments and cures
WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES, June 15, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a legislative action that has the potential in the coming years to prevent the use of millions of animals and to deliver safer, more effective drugs to countless patients in need of treatments, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) passed the FDA Modernization Act as a
Giant BBQ in DC June 25 & 26, 2022
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America’s Food & Music Festival Kicks Off Summer in our Nation’s Capital June 25/26 2022
WASHINGTON DC, WDC, USA, June 15, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 30th Annual Giant BBQ Battle festivities will be the biggest and best yet, featuring all kinds of delicious BBQ and grilled foods including an amazing array of free food samples in the Taste of Giant Sampling Pavilion, the Giant Taste of the Season and other sampling areas. Attendees can order up their favorite styles of BBQ and summer fare from featured vendors and restaurants offering something for
Washington, DC – The Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) released a Request for Applications (RFA) for entities to provide transformative mentoring and family engagement services to DYRS youth and their families.
DYRS anticipates selecting multiple entities to participate for a period of one year – starting October 1, 2022 – with the flexibility to renew awards for up to three years – pending
House Subcommittee Amends Spectrum Bill to Include NG 911 Funding
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, June 15, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies (iCERT) appreciates the efforts of the Energy & Commerce’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology to provide funding for Next Generation 911 (NG911). NG911 is critical to the safety and security of our citizens, communities, and country. iCERT looks forward to continuing to work with the Subcommittee, the full Committee, and all of Congress on advancing legislation that makes NG911 deployment a national priority so that all citizens have access to these critical life-saving technologies.
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) is a non-profit community of school districts, edtech marketplace vendors, government agencies and partners addressing day-to-day operational issues related to student data privacy. Over 10,000 school districts, over 100 marketplace providers and government agencies across 4 countries make up a community developing tools, resources, operational practices and
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Quality Forum (NQF) today announced the names of 35 senior leaders from NQF Member Organizations who have been selected to participate in its 2022 Leadership Consortium. The Leadership Consortium is a prestigious and exclusive forum of multistakeholder healthcare experts representing NQF Member Organizations, where they share their
WASHINGTON, June 15, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today named 20 faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Hispanic-Serving School Districts around the nation as new E. Kika De La Garza Fellows.
Beginning on July 11, 2022, E. Kika De La Garza Education, High School, and Science Fellows will spend one week meeting with a host of leaders from different USDA agencies in the Washington, D.C. area, where they can interact directly on national and regional issues, policy making, and research. Following that weeklong session, E. Kika De La
Advancing Cybersecurity of the Connected Vehicle across the Industry
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) welcomes new members Lucid Group and Vitesco Technologies.
The Auto-ISAC announced today that two new electric vehicle-focused companies
Eddie Boxxer Can You Explain
A song for mental health awareness
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After being in the studio for two years, inspired by the new normal and the world's feelings, Eddie Boxxer, "the masked singer" returns with his new single "Can You Explain", a song where Eddie is looking to bring a positive message, to
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Another industry sales and customer experience leader joins the company’s team.
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA, June 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Appraisal Logistics, a leading provider of high quality appraisal management technology and compliance solutions for the residential/commercial mortgage industry, announced today that
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Virtual Conference announced to benefit business owners and those looking to start a business
WASHINGTON , DC, USA, June 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- JC Training Academy has put together an event that small business owners do not want to miss. On August 20, 2022, a wealth of education and value will be provided for attendees. Information will be catered specifically to those who are in business and those who are looking to take the next step of starting a business. This virtual event will allow business owners to connect with established leaders to glean from their expertise and experience across multiple industries. The benefits of
Leading Men’s Health Advocacy Organizations Schedule Urgent Planning Summit To Examine and Return Recommendations to Meet Global Mental Health Challenges
WASHINGTON, DC, USA, June 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A network of men’s health advocacy groups lead by the Men’s Health Network (MHN) is launching a summer campaign of advocacy and events culminating in a summit October 12 at the National Press Club in Washington DC to compile and put forward recommendations to address the men’s mental health crisis. The summit, called “You OK, Bro?” will convene behavioral health experts from several organizations to share research, trends, and discoveries and make suggestions to men, boys, and their loved ones.
Initiatives and events included in this campaign include:
WASHINGTON, D.C., DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Many people have remarkable stories to share with the world but find it hard to get the right words or publication and marketing strategies to introduce your masterpiece to the world. As much as the advent of online spaces has made things easier and accessible, there are certain things that are best left for the pros since not everyone is able to manage the complexities involved in an apparently simple process. A lot of factors count into the making of a book that is a page-turner and a best seller. From the perfect articulation of your ideas, editing, and proofreading to book covers and marketing techniques, a lot goes into the launching of a book that makes a mark on every soul that reads it. Fortunately for all those who have been dreaming of visiting a bookstore with shelves neatly stacked with books bearing your name in the author’s place, Book Writing Company offers you its book writing services to make your dream come true.
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A big cat in captivity.
Left to right: Carole Baskin, U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, and Marty Irby
Left to right: Carole Baskin, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Marty Irby
Big cats are majestic but live miserably as pets and are potentially lethal to people when they escape.
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, USA, June 15, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Despite pointless obstructionism today by some committee Republicans, the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources, chaired by Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act, H.R. 263, by a vote of 25 -17. The bill is cosponsored by 52 House Republicans and has the backing of the national law enforcement community, the mainstream zoo community, and vast numbers of animal welfare and conservation groups.
The measure, led by Reps. Mike Quigley,
