Monday, December 19, 2022

Popular Singer/Songwriter Caps Debut Year with Fresh New Music Release

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

Kangaroo-Skin Soccer Cleats a Virtual No-Show at 2022 World Cup

A player kicks a soccer ball.

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

With the World Cup in the history books, we know that kangaroo-based shoes represent not only a moral failure, but a marketing and performance flop.”
— Wayne Pacelle, president, Center for a Humane Economy

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

Thoughtful Conversations with Veteran Spouse and Coauthor of 'Ever Vigilant Leadership and Legacy' Dr. Jennifer London

In my travels around the world, I have seen the value of America’s opportunities. It makes me appreciate how this American treasure has lasted so long. It’s a wonderful place.”
— Dr. J. Phillip London

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

Local Heroes Are Buying Their Community A Brighter Future For $250

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Storm Cunningham, Executive Director, RECONOMICS Institute

Storm Cunningham, Executive Director, RECONOMICS Institute

In two minutes, RISING PLACES Patrons provide their city or county with free, permanent access to tools that create inclusive, resilient, green economic growth.

Over 90% of community revitalization efforts fail to make a significant, lasting difference in the local economy or quality of life.”
— Storm Cunningham, Executive Director, RECONOMICS Institute

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

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

The National Black Chamber of Commerce African Diaspora Business Forum & Reception

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

Weiner Announces Two Op-Eds Ranked H2, Featured by OpEdNews on Assault Weapons And Mexican Fentanyl

Robert Weiner

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

Flexjet is First Operator to Complete its Seventh ACSF Industry Audit Standard

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Flexjet Gulfstream G650 - Credit Flexjet

Flexjet, a global leader in subscription-based private aviation, has completed its seventh Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Industry Audit Standard (IAS).

Flexjet is truly a premier, elite operator. Through the years, our criteria for IAS registry have become far more rigorous, making their commitment to auditing standards that much more impressive.”
— Bryan Burns, President, Air Charter Safety Foundation

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

The District Rises to #6 in the Country for Advancing Energy Efficiency Initiatives

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

District Named One of 123 Global Cities and Counties Named Climate Action Leader on CDP 2022 A List

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

NAR Forecasts 4.78 Million Existing-Home Sales, Stable Prices in 2023

Atlanta named top real estate market to watch next year

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Washington, D.C., Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Key Highlights

  • NAR predicts 4.78 million existing-home sales in 2023, down 6.8% from 5.13 million in 2022.
  • Annual median home prices are expected to increase by just 0.3%, following a 9.6% gain in 2022.
  • Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Fayetteville, Ark., and Greenville, S.C. join five other metropolitan areas among NAR’s top 10 housing markets in 2023.

Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist and senior vice president of research,

Howard University to Offer its Undergraduate and Graduate Students Free Comprehensive Prep for Admissions and Licensure Exams Through New Partnership with Kaplan

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

Center for a Humane Economy: World Cup Players Rarely Wear or Score with Soccer Cleats Made from Kangaroo Skins

KANGAROOS ARE NOT SHOES

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

As these World Cup scoring statistics make plain, soccer players are drawn to cleats made from human-made fabrics, not kangaroo skins.”
— Wayne Pacelle, president, Animal Wellness Action

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

Geeks Without Frontiers & the N50 Initiative Call for Accelerating Science/Space Cooperation @ US-Africa Leaders Summit

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Science at the US-Africa Leaders Summit, Washington, DC, 12-15 December 2022

Geeks Without Frontiers

The revolutions in communications satellites, launch vehicles, Internet of Things and big data allow for immediate partnerships between universities, NGOs and national governments”
— Michael Potter

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

The Winter of Discontent for Electricity: USEA Looks Ahead

Expect electric shortages in the Midwest, parts of the South, the Northeast, and Texas; and expect voltage reductions and blackouts in those regions.

If there are major blackouts there will be political fallout with some blaming renewables and others the gas industry for supply limitations and profit-seeking.”
— Llewellyn King

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: