Ash Joins The Outlaw Ocean Music Project, An Unusual Collaboration with Journalist Ian Urbina

Ash Album Cover for The Outlaw Ocean Music Project, a project by Ian Urbina

It’s a whole new concept: linking journalism and music together. I always try to compose something meaningful, but that is actually the first time that I work on something with an important message.”

— Ash for The Outlaw Ocean Music Project

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

USDA Deputy Secretary Bronaugh to Lead United Kingdom Trade Mission

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

Animal Wellness' Lobbying for Increase in Horse Protection Act Funding Secures $4 Million in FY23 House Ag Spending Bill

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Animal Wellness Action Executive Director Marty Irby

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Legislation Also Renews Ban on Horse Slaughter in U.S.

We applaud appropriators in Congress for responding to our pleas to end soring by providing record-breaking funding to wipe-out this painful scourge that’s marred the horse world since the 1950’s.”

— Marty Irby, executive director at Animal Wellness Action

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

Senate HELP Committee Passes Food and Drug Legislative Package, Including Provision to Lift FDA Animal Testing Mandate

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

This is the biggest policy development in Congressional history on the fight to replace animal testing with morally and scientifically superior methods.”

— Wayne Pacelle, president, Animal Wellness Action

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

30th Annual Giant BBQ Battle offers Amazing Music, 30 Bands on 3 Stages, and So Much More!

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

Giant Food is ecstatic to celebrate the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle right in front of our Nation’s Capitol in downtown D.C. We are very excited to be able to celebrate in person in 2022!”

— Ira Kress, President at Giant Food

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

DYRS Seeks Entities for the Credible Messenger Initiative

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

iCERT Statement on Congressional Action Regarding Next Generation 911 Funding

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.

An open letter in response to FTC Policy Statement on Education Technology and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

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

National Quality Forum (NQF) Selects 35 Healthcare Experts to Serve on its 2022 Leadership Consortium

We are looking forward to working with this stellar group of national leaders to drive meaningful change in healthcare.”

— Dana Gelb Safran, ScD, President & CEO, NQF

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

USDA Selects 2022 Class of E. Kika De La Garza Fellows

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

Lucid Group and Vitesco Technologies Join the Auto-ISAC

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, "The Masked Singer" IS Back

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

Nicholas Turansky Joins Appraisal Logistics

Nick Turansky

Another industry sales and customer experience leader joins the company’s team.

I’m very excited to see what Nick can do now that he has great appraisal technology, a full-service AMC and the ability to do both residential and commercial appraisals to offer his prospects.”

— Anthony Savala, SVP Sales, Appraisal Logistics

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

Let's Build Community Wealth Together Business Expo Is Launched For August 20, 2022

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Virtual Conference announced to benefit business owners and those looking to start a business

We have talked with business owners and see that they desire to learn. They have search fatigue and are looking for guidance. Our event helps by compiling the necessary education needed for success.”

— James Hall - CEO of JC Training Academy

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

MHN Launches “You OK, Bro!?” Summer Campaign Addressing The National Men’s Mental Health Crisis

Leading Men’s Health Advocacy Organizations Schedule Urgent Planning Summit To Examine and Return Recommendations to Meet Global Mental Health Challenges

Our times require a unique approach - things are not normal - so our response cannot be normal,”

— Armin Brott

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:

People Can Get Their Story Heard With Book Writing Company

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.

The services offered by Book Writing Company comprise:

Big Cat Public Safety Act Clears Key House Committee, Setting Up Floor Vote and Expected Landslide Passage of Measure

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.

Congress should step up and support those of us in law enforcement, who risk our lives every day, and pass the Big Cat Public Safety Act.”

— Sheriff Matt Lutz, Zanesville, Ohio

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,

CONK! News Announces "Fair Share Month"

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CONK! News will spend the remainder of June attempting to calculate what "your fair share" is....

And by man-on-the-street, we mean people will be on foot - because they can't afford gasoline.”

— Tim Conaway, director of "The Fair Share Movie"

WASHINGTON, DC, US, June 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Beginning on Monday, June 13th, CONK! News, the web's premiere conservative/libertarian news aggregator at conk.news, will begin the celebration of "Pay Your Fair Share Month" - or "PYFS" for short - where the news outlet and its

Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2022 - Today, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) announced the public call for nominations to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The committee will review scientific evidence to help inform the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. The departments will seek to appoint a committee that is balanced in expertise, experience, and education, and is reflective of the racial, ethnic, gender, and geographic diversity within the United States. Members of the public are invited to submit nominations for themselves or other qualified experts by July 15, 2022, at 11:59 PM E.T.

“The science reviewed by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee provides an

India poised to be a global superpower under the able leadership of PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah

PM Narendra Modi and HM Amit Shah

WASHINGTON, DC, USA, June 14, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With a number of steps taken by Union Home Minister Amit Shah under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has achieved a number of milestones across various fields. Right from Technology to Healthcare and

USDA Strengthens Partnerships with 1890s Universities

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Dr. Paul Jones, Chair of 1890s Presidents Council—an organization comprised of presidents and chancellors of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)—signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to reaffirm and strengthen the ongoing relationship between the 1890s community and USDA through cooperation and partnership. The Secretary and Chairman Jones were joined by USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh and Research, Education and Economics Under Secretary Chavonda Jacobs-Young.

This MOU also establishes a new 1890 Task Force that will inject energy into

The Outlaw Ocean Music Project Wins the 2021 Scripps Howard Award for Excellence in Innovation

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On June 12th, 2022, The Outlaw Ocean Music Project received the 2021 Award for Excellence in Innovation from the Scripps Howard Foundation.

This trailblazing experiment aimed to solve one of the daunting puzzles for the future of journalism, how to reach and engage young people.”

— 69th Scripps Howard Awards

WASHINGTON DC, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At the 69th Scripps Howard Awards, presenters announced that Ian Urbina's initiative, The Outlaw Ocean Music Project was the winner of the 2021 Scripps Howard Award for Excellence in Innovation. Ian Urbina is the founder and

GM Defense Announces New Entity to Drive International Expansion

WASHINGTON, D.C. — GM Defense is taking an important step to further expand its offerings across the globe by announcing a newly formed entity, GM Defense International. The new entity will extend GM Defense’s reach into global markets in support of U.S. allies and partners’ transition to a more electric, autonomous and connected future. GM Defense will continue to operate as a subsidiary of its parent company, General Motors, reporting into GM President Mark Reuss.

Powered by GM, GM Defense leverages proven commercial technologies to develop

"Framing Fatherhood" Photo Exhibit Celebrates Positive Images of Black Men and Boys

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DC-based Exhibit Debuts June 18th and Features 14 Prominent Black, Male Photographers Exploring Black Boyhood, Manhood & Fatherhood

The goal of the exhibition is to celebrate Black men and fathers through the lens of iconic Black male photographers who make up our creative village.”

— Dr. Imani Cheers, Founder & Director of It Takes a Village (ITAV)

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2022/EINPresswire.com/ -- Photographers include Devin Allen, Tau Battice, Reese Bland, D. Michael Cheers, Reggie Cunningham, Anthony Geathers, Russell Frederick, Steven John Irby, Erskine Isaac, Khary Mason, Michael A. McCoy, Quinton Pete, Michael Young, Jamel Shabazz

“It Takes A Village: Basics of Boyhood and Messages for Manhood” — which

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Poor People’s Campaign

From Thursday, June 16, 2022 through Sunday, June 19, 2022, the Poor People’s Campaign set up, demonstration, and breakdown will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

 

Emergency No Parking

 

The following street will be posted as Emergency No Parking from Thursday, June 16 at 9:30 a.m. through Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 9:00 p.m.:

 

• Pennsylvania Avenue between Constitution Avenue and 3rd Street, NW

Producer athena Joins Forces with Journalist Ian Urbina and The Outlaw Ocean Music Project to Give the Ocean a Voice

athena Album Cover for The Outlaw Ocean Music Project, a project by Ian Urbina

Overall I want my music to capture the essence of the ocean and what I associate with it.”

— athena, The Outlaw Ocean Music Project

WASHINGTON DC, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an inspirational video, artist athena explains why he teamed up with investigative reporter Ian Urbina to draw attention to human rights and environmental abuses at sea within The Outlaw Ocean Music Project.

The Outlaw Ocean Music Project, run by the label Synesthesia Media, is a global and expansive effort to disseminate The Outlaw Ocean Project’s investigative journalism to

Study assesses the use of several C-Band sub-frequencies by satellite networks

Attrition of the Occupied Spectrum by the current satellite fleet

Euroconsult warns that future satellite capacity for global communication and television services could become more restricted by the end of the decade.

WASHINGTON D.C., USA, June 10, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new report has explored the current and future supply and use of the extended C-Band, the planned C-Band and the 7025-7075 Mhz Band for satellite services (available in full on the Euroconsult website). It has considered for each band the uplink

Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy Announce New Hires in Colorado, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania

Changes will further mission to better the treatment of animals in Congress, state legislatures, and business

These strong advocates will be critical in ensuring our animal protection efforts extend into three key states and helping expand our operations into others.”

— Marty Irby, executive director, Animal Wellness Action

WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, June 10, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy have announced three key hires. New to the organizations are Natalie Ahwesh, director of grass roots advocacy; Julie Marshall, national communications coordinator and Colorado state director; and Pam Rogers, Kentucky state director.

Animal Wellness Action focuses on passing federal legislation to better

Christian de Mesones Releases New Single ‘In His Vision’

Cover Photo by John Wardell

Independent Billboard #1 Artist Presents Soulful Contemporary Jazz Follow-Up

WASHINGTON DC, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “In His Vision”, the latest single from bassist, composer, and band leader Christian de Mesones, is now available for streaming and purchase on all major music platforms and on the artist’s website. This highly anticipated follow-up to last year’s Billboard #1 smash “Hispanica (Instrumental)” highlights his

Asbestos Advocates Support the Comprehensive Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2022 Bill at Senate Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, June 9, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Asbestos Advocates Support a Comprehensive Asbestos Ban at Senate Hearing

Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2022 Introduced by Senator Merkley Would Eliminate Asbestos Imports and Use

The Asbestos Disease Awareness

STRATEGIC PRICING BOOK ADDRESSING NEEDS OF ADVANCED GOV CON PROFESSIONALS LAUNCHES JUNE 22

develop a powerful strategic mindset for value storytelling

Pricing strategy pro publishes new thinking, resources in Secrets of Strategic Pricing for Government Contractors to elevate approaches for Gov Con

This book is a paradigm shift. This is one of the most advanced and comprehensive books on pricing that I have ever read.”

— Joshua P. Frank, Managing Partner, RSM Federal

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Strategic pricing leader Marsha Lindquist has announced the publication of her book, Secrets of Strategic Pricing for Government Contractors, targeting business leaders of all types and sizes in the over $650 billion annual Gov Con market.

Mayor Bowser Launches Black Homeownership Strike Force to Combat Racial Wealth Gap

Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) kicked off the Black Homeownership Strike Force (BHSF) by announcing the members who will serve on the committee and work to identify actionable recommendations to increase and support homeownership for Black residents of the District of Columbia. The announcement took place on land that Mayor Bowser fought to reclaim as ANC Commissioner and Councilmember during the ribbon cutting for Riggs Park Place, a 183-unit housing community of townhomes, apartments, and retail located at the intersection of Riggs Road and South Dakota Ave, NE in Ft. Totten.

“The Black Homeownership Strike Force will address decades of racially

DC Health Confirms First Orthopoxvirus and Potential Monkey Pox Case in the District

Washington, DC — On June 4, the DC Public Health Lab confirmed the first positive Orthopoxvirus case in a District resident who reported recent travel to Europe. The collected samples have been sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for further testing and confirmation of the Monkeypox virus. Monkeypox is in the Orthopox family of viruses.

The patient is currently isolating and does not pose a risk to the public. DC

USDA Offering Nationwide Waiver for Infant Formula

Expanded flexibilities will provide widest access to both U.S.-produced and imported formulas for families in need

Washington, D.C., June 6, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering nationwide waivers to increase access to infant formula for families in need as states receive and distribute imported infant formula made available by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Operation Fly Formula.

USDA is leveraging new authority from the recently passed Access to

Tejjy Inc. All Set for the Next Level of Growth with 3D Laser Scanning

Tejjy Inc. - All Set for the Next Level of Growth with 3D Laser Scanning

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Delivering Accurate Scan to BIM from Point Cloud Data

Scan to BIM Modeling Process to Create a Revit BIM Model

BIM Engineers acquire extensive information about building projects in physical space & enable accurate BIM modeling & coordination with 3D laser scanning.

We are much benefited with different uses of laser scanning like mapping of site conditions, design validation for project execution, project progress evaluation & generation of error-free 3D model.”

— Sukh Singh

WASHINGTON DC, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA , USA, June 6, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Laser scanning is a precise means of capturing all of the characteristics of an existing structure or a construction site. Advanced construction laser 3D scanners use laser light to form point clouds, which include data that may be used to create a

Hotway Makes Noise with The Outlaw Ocean Music Project, An Unusual Collaboration with Journalist Ian Urbina

Hotway Album Cover for The Outlaw Ocean Music Project, a project by Ian Urbina

Music itself is universal, the feeling and context it brings creates value for anyone around the world.”

— Hotway, for The Outlaw Ocean Music Project

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Musician Hotway explains why he joined forces with investigative reporter Ian Urbina to draw attention to human rights and environmental abuses at sea within The Outlaw Ocean Music Project.

The Outlaw Ocean Music Project, run by