Joint Statement of Western Hemisphere Agriculture Leaders
Niigata, Japan, May 12, 2019 – Western Hemisphere agriculture leaders met today on the margins of the G-20 Agricultural Ministerial in Niigata, Japan, affirming their intent to work together to champion global food security and agricultural trade on the basis of sound science and risk analysis principles. Following the meeting, top agricultural officials from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and the United States issued the following statement.
“Together, we stand to work in partnership, and jointly with additional countries, to support regulatory approaches that are risk- and science-based, predictable, consistent, and transparent. Our five nations recognize that innovations in the agriculture sector contribute to improved productivity, including by smallholder and young farmers, and rural women, in a safe and sustainable manner, and to our countries’ ability to meet the ever-growing global demand for food. With the world’s population projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, science and innovation will play a key role in enabling agriculture producers to safely feed everyone.
“As Western Hemisphere agricultural leaders, we affirm our intent to work together to champion global agricultural trade based on sound science and risk analysis principles. We also affirm our intent to allow farmers and ranchers access to the tools needed to: increase productivity; reduce food loss and waste; protect soil, water and biodiversity; and produce safe, nutritious, affordable food products year-round, to the benefit of the world population.”
Participating in the meeting were: Argentine Secretary of Agroindustry Luis MiguelEtchevehere; Brazilian Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply Tereza Cristina Dias; Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau; Mexican Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development Victor Villalobos; and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue.
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Charity Bomb Presents
Strange 80s 3D
3rd Annual Benefit Concert
On June 1st At The Fonda Theatre
Lauren Ruth Ward, Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats),
Jennie Vee (Eagles of Death Metal) & Shiragirl
Join Previously Announced Lineup
Hosted by MTV's Matt Pinfield
With Performances By Members Of:
Bush, Sum 41, No Doubt, Weezer, Eagles of Death Metal, Jane's Addiction, Bones UK,
Sugarcult, Atlas Genius, Supersonic Blues Machine, & more!
**Press Applications Now Open**
Los Angeles, CA - May 7, 2019 - Charity Bomb is proud to announce Strange 80s 3D, the third annual benefit concert set to take place on June 1stat The Fonda Theatre. Tickets are available now at: http://bit.ly/Strange80s3D. All proceeds will go to Talinda Bennington's mental health initiative "320 Changes Direction.", serving those who suffer from mental health, depression and addiction issues. For more information, please visit: www.strange80s.com.
Press applications are now open, here: http://bit.ly/2GEYTCz
Hosted by MTV's Matt Pinfield, the third annual Strange 80s will transform The Fonda Theatre with 3-D production, classic 80s film set installations, and iconic designs.
Confirmed performers include: Lauren Ruth Ward, Gavin Rossdale of Bush, Frank Zummo of Sum 41, Adrian Young of No Doubt, Scott Shriner of Weezer, Jesse Hughes & Jennie Vee of Eagles of Death Metal, Stephen Perkins of Jane's Addiction, Carmen Vandenburg & Rosie Jones of Bones UK, Marko Desantis of Sugarcult, Keith & Michael Jeffre of Atlas Genius, Fabrizio Grassi Main of Supersonic Blues Machine, Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats, Shiragirl and more will cover the anthems of the 80s in a real-life recreation of the decade. Additional performers will be announced in the coming weeks. The first 150 tickets sold will receive a limited-edition silkscreen event poster.
"Music can play an important role for those who are hurting emotionally - it can soothe, heal, and inspire hope. Give an Hour, through our public health initiative, the Campaign to Change Direction, is excited - and grateful - to partner once again with Charity Bomb for Strange 80s - a wildly fun concert that will definitely be good for everyone's emotional well-being!" explains Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, Founder and President of Give an Hour. "Through 320 Changes Direction, our special partnership with Talinda Bennington, we are working to reach those who are struggling - so that they know they aren't alone. We want everyone to come out on June 1st, 2019 for the concert - to raise awareness and funds for the work we are doing to change the culture of mental health. With Charity Bomb running the show, we know it will be great fun and a huge success!"
For a look into what to expect at this year's Strange 80s, fans can check out the following video: http://bit.ly/2PqVQke
For a complete up-to-date list of artists performing, please visit www.strange80s.com.
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EVENT DETAILS:
Charity Bomb Presents Strange 80s 3D
DATE: Saturday, June 1st, 2019
VENUE: The Fonda Theatre | 6126 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
TICKETS: On Sale Now: http://bit.ly/Strange80s3D
GA: $40
VIP: $150
TIME: Doors - 6:30pm | Show - 8pm
Follow Strange 80s 3-D:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/strange_enter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangeenter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strange_ent
About Charity Bomb
Charity Bomb is a non-profit organization founded by four philanthropic friends to produce benefit shows for a variety of charitable organizations in the scope of music. Our motto is "All Purpose Altruism" - we deliver 100% of the proceeds, 100% of the time, with 100% transparency, to ensure that the funds raised reach its intended constituency, every dime, every time.
Musician & Philanthropist, Matthew Leone was put into a coma with 1/3 of his skull removed after rescuing a woman being beaten on the streets of Chicago a few years back. From Kevin, Lyman & Warped Tour, to Kiss and Madonna, the international music community rallied to bring him back to life. Smashing Pumpkins even did a benefit show for him. Twin brother, singer for their band Madina Lake, Nathan Leone agrees, this is what saved his life. Consequently, the Leone's devoted their lives to giving back. After several years with Sweet Relief Musicians Fund & Help Musicians UK, it was time to branch out. All-Purpose Altruism - Charity Bomb reflects the ubiquitous truth that love is the antidote for everything. This notion, as applied in our philanthropic context, asserts that we will drum up love, in all of its forms, for a particular cause or purpose, and drop it on the antagonist.
Los Angeles native, professional musician & acclaimed songwriter, Nik Frost, suffered from addiction. When drugs came dangerously close to claiming his life, it was fellow musicians, Dave Kushner & Brian O'conner (Velvet Revolver & Eagles of Death Metal respectively) who intervened and came to his rescue. Nik worked with Matthew on several projects, all a pre-destination to Charity Bomb.We are a non-profit, fundraising and awareness agent for any benevolent cause that enters our ether.
Ryan Ford, lifelong closest friend, philanthropist, successful entrepreneur, an avid lover of music, is the fourth Charity Bomber. Ryan's founded several businesses, MP45 Records among them, and brings the administrative acumen to complement his creative contribution to the collective. In short, we have the purpose, we know the right people and we know how to put on a show. We love a win-win-win outcome. It's abundantly clear that living a life where we produce spectacular live music events that serve a philanthropic cause, makes our constituents win, our clients win, and the fans win.
About 320 Changes Direction
320 Changes Direction is the latest strand of GiveAnHour.org's Campaign to Change Direction. It is a coalition of concerned citizens, nonprofit leaders, and leaders from the private sector who have come together to change the culture in America about mental health, mental illness, and wellness.
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Charity Bomb Presents
Strange 80s 3D
3rd Annual Benefit Concert
On June 1st At The Fonda Theatre
Lauren Ruth Ward, Slim Jim Phantom (Stray Cats),
Jennie Vee (Eagles of Death Metal) & Shiragirl
Join Previously Announced Lineup
Hosted by MTV's Matt Pinfield
With Performances By Members Of:
Bush, Sum 41, No Doubt, Weezer, Eagles of Death Metal, Jane's Addiction, Bones UK,
Sugarcult, Atlas Genius, Supersonic Blues Machine, & more!
**Press Applications Now Open**
Los Angeles, CA - May 7, 2019 - Charity Bomb is proud to announce Strange 80s 3D, the third annual benefit concert set to take place on June 1stat The Fonda Theatre. Tickets are available now at: http://bit.ly/Strange80s3D. All proceeds will go to Talinda Bennington's mental health initiative "320 Changes Direction.", serving those who suffer from mental health, depression and addiction issues. For more information, please visit: www.strange80s.com.
Press applications are now open, here: http://bit.ly/2GEYTCz
Hosted by MTV's Matt Pinfield, the third annual Strange 80s will transform The Fonda Theatre with 3-D production, classic 80s film set installations, and iconic designs.
Confirmed performers include: Lauren Ruth Ward, Gavin Rossdale of Bush, Frank Zummo of Sum 41, Adrian Young of No Doubt, Scott Shriner of Weezer, Jesse Hughes & Jennie Vee of Eagles of Death Metal, Stephen Perkins of Jane's Addiction, Carmen Vandenburg & Rosie Jones of Bones UK, Marko Desantis of Sugarcult, Keith & Michael Jeffre of Atlas Genius, Fabrizio Grassi Main of Supersonic Blues Machine, Slim Jim Phantom of Stray Cats, Shiragirl and more will cover the anthems of the 80s in a real-life recreation of the decade. Additional performers will be announced in the coming weeks. The first 150 tickets sold will receive a limited-edition silkscreen event poster.
"Music can play an important role for those who are hurting emotionally - it can soothe, heal, and inspire hope. Give an Hour, through our public health initiative, the Campaign to Change Direction, is excited - and grateful - to partner once again with Charity Bomb for Strange 80s - a wildly fun concert that will definitely be good for everyone's emotional well-being!" explains Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, Founder and President of Give an Hour. "Through 320 Changes Direction, our special partnership with Talinda Bennington, we are working to reach those who are struggling - so that they know they aren't alone. We want everyone to come out on June 1st, 2019 for the concert - to raise awareness and funds for the work we are doing to change the culture of mental health. With Charity Bomb running the show, we know it will be great fun and a huge success!"
For a look into what to expect at this year's Strange 80s, fans can check out the following video: http://bit.ly/2PqVQke
For a complete up-to-date list of artists performing, please visit www.strange80s.com.
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EVENT DETAILS:
Charity Bomb Presents Strange 80s 3D
DATE: Saturday, June 1st, 2019
VENUE: The Fonda Theatre | 6126 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
TICKETS: On Sale Now: http://bit.ly/Strange80s3D
GA: $40
VIP: $150
TIME: Doors - 6:30pm | Show - 8pm
Follow Strange 80s 3-D:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/strange_enter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangeenter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strange_ent
About Charity Bomb
Charity Bomb is a non-profit organization founded by four philanthropic friends to produce benefit shows for a variety of charitable organizations in the scope of music. Our motto is "All Purpose Altruism" - we deliver 100% of the proceeds, 100% of the time, with 100% transparency, to ensure that the funds raised reach its intended constituency, every dime, every time.
Musician & Philanthropist, Matthew Leone was put into a coma with 1/3 of his skull removed after rescuing a woman being beaten on the streets of Chicago a few years back. From Kevin, Lyman & Warped Tour, to Kiss and Madonna, the international music community rallied to bring him back to life. Smashing Pumpkins even did a benefit show for him. Twin brother, singer for their band Madina Lake, Nathan Leone agrees, this is what saved his life. Consequently, the Leone's devoted their lives to giving back. After several years with Sweet Relief Musicians Fund & Help Musicians UK, it was time to branch out. All-Purpose Altruism - Charity Bomb reflects the ubiquitous truth that love is the antidote for everything. This notion, as applied in our philanthropic context, asserts that we will drum up love, in all of its forms, for a particular cause or purpose, and drop it on the antagonist.
Los Angeles native, professional musician & acclaimed songwriter, Nik Frost, suffered from addiction. When drugs came dangerously close to claiming his life, it was fellow musicians, Dave Kushner & Brian O'conner (Velvet Revolver & Eagles of Death Metal respectively) who intervened and came to his rescue. Nik worked with Matthew on several projects, all a pre-destination to Charity Bomb.We are a non-profit, fundraising and awareness agent for any benevolent cause that enters our ether.
Ryan Ford, lifelong closest friend, philanthropist, successful entrepreneur, an avid lover of music, is the fourth Charity Bomber. Ryan's founded several businesses, MP45 Records among them, and brings the administrative acumen to complement his creative contribution to the collective. In short, we have the purpose, we know the right people and we know how to put on a show. We love a win-win-win outcome. It's abundantly clear that living a life where we produce spectacular live music events that serve a philanthropic cause, makes our constituents win, our clients win, and the fans win.
About 320 Changes Direction
320 Changes Direction is the latest strand of GiveAnHour.org's Campaign to Change Direction. It is a coalition of concerned citizens, nonprofit leaders, and leaders from the private sector who have come together to change the culture in America about mental health, mental illness, and wellness.
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Bishop Honors Golden Spike From House Floor
“… when that Gold Spike was driven, America welcomed a new frontier.”
WASHINGTON – In the leadup to the sesquicentennial anniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike and the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at Promontory Summit in Utah, Rep. Rob Bishop delivered an address honoring the event from the floor of the United States House of Representatives.
CLICK HERE for video
BACKGROUND – Rep. Bishop introduced legislation to designate the Golden Spike National Historical Park in time for the 150th celebration of the driving of the final spike of the Transcontinental Railroad on May 10th, 1869. The bill establishes a network of sites related to the history, construction, and legacy of the Transcontinental Railroad as a program of the National Park Service. In March of 2019, President Trump signed the legislation into law.
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ROBOSENSE WINS GOLD 2019 STEVIE AWARD
AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARD FOR GROUND-BREAKING AUTONOMOUS DRIVING LIDAR TECHNOLOGY
Wins Gold Award in “Transportation Category” for
RoboSense Automotive Grade MEMS LiDAR Perception System
for Safer Level 3-Level 5 Autonomous Driving at a Fraction of the Cost
Release at: http://www.thomas-pr.com/robosense/robosensestevieabaawardrelease.html
May 7, 2019, NY, NY – RoboSense (Suteng Innovation Technology Co., Ltd) www.robosense.ai, a leader in LiDAR perception technology solutions, announced today that it has won the GOLD 2019 Stevie® Award in the “Transportation Category” for the RoboSense Automotive Grade MEMS LiDAR Perception System. The award will be given out at the 17thAnnual Stevie Awards - American Business Awards®, to be held in NY City on June 11, 2019.
The RoboSense Automotive Grade MEMS LiDAR Perception System is a revolutionary automotive solution that makes autonomous driving safer, easily mass produced, and lower cost. In addition to the Stevie Award, the RoboSense system is a CES 2019 Innovation Award winner. The system includes automotive grade MEMS solid-state LiDAR RS-LiDAR-M1 and RoboSense’s unique perception RS-LiDAR-Algorithms for a complete system that lets the vehicle understand the road for safer autonomous driving. RoboSense’s system offers ground-breaking mass production-ready hardware and software based vehicle environmental perception to support Level 3 to Level 5 autonomous driving at a fraction of the cost.
In preparation for autonomous vehicle mass market growth, RoboSense recently launched the Smart Sensor System (SSS), which combines RoboSense LiDAR sensors, AI point cloud algorithms, and an IC design for chip development. Created for four key smart transportation vehicle applications: autonomous passenger cars, low-speed autonomous vehicles, high-speed RoboTaxis, and V2R (Vehicle to Road infrastructure), the RoboSense Smart Sensor System is a smarter information interpreter that collects and interprets environmental information in one-stop for safer and more intelligent autonomous driving.
Stevie Award Judges Say RoboSense System “will take autonomous driving to the next level” “Impressive product with great growth potential”
A Stevie Award judge said the “MEMS LiDAR Perception System costs 1/500th the cost of mechanical LiDAR and provides higher resolution and better field of view. With intelligence perception algorithms, it can clearly recognize small objects, such as railings and fences and works in all weather conditions and at night and has no blind zone. It is automotive grade and has longer detection distance, making it ideal for autonomous solutions.” Another judge said it is “the best performer in the category and will take autonomous driving to the next level.” And another judge concluded, the RoboSense System is “Innovative technology which cuts costs and improves performance greatly. This has everything in its favor and offers the complete package for next generation vehicles.”
More than 3,800 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories. The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business awards program. More than 200 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year’s Stevie Award winners.
“We are honored to be recognized by the prestigious American Business Awards for our innovative LiDAR technology that propels autonomous driving into mass production for use by everyone, from passenger cars, RoboTaxis, logistics vehicles, shuttle buses, and more,” said Mark Qiu, Co-Founder & COO, RoboSense.
“The nominations submitted to The 2019 American Business Awards were outstanding. They illustrate the continued vibrancy of innovation and high level of achievement across the American economic landscape,” said Michael Gallagher, president and founder of the Stevie Awards.
About RoboSense
RoboSense (Suteng Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.) is a world leading LiDAR environment perception solutions provider and developer of LiDAR hardware, AI point cloud algorithms, and IC designs. Founded in 2014, RoboSense has over 500 employees in six locations, including the U.S., Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, and Germany. Focusing on the strategic deployment of smart sensor systems, RoboSense has developed a variety of application solutions based on LiDAR hardware technologies and algorithms. In five years, RoboSense has already released 18 products and technical solutions, and has applied for more than 400 patents.
RoboSense has a variety of product lines, including MEMS solid-state LiDAR and Mechanical LiDAR smart sensor systems. Customers include the world’s major autonomous driving technology companies, automotive OEMs, and Tier 1 suppliers. RoboSense LiDAR solutions have been widely used in various application scenarios, such as self-driving logistics vehicles, buses, passenger cars, and more. For more information, see https://www.robosense.ai.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in seven programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards®, The International Business Awards®, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.
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CER IN THE NEWS
May 6, 2019
"For their part, politicians love any opportunity to blame someone for their failures. They’re always happy to kill innovative education programs and point the finger at organized labor. The only party that loses out on this deal is the students."
Teachers’ unions claim to put students first, but these strikes belie that claim. Read CER Founder and CEO Jeanne Allen’s latest about who is to blame for suppressing the charter school movement.
Learn more about how CER has been defending the rights of parents and teachers for 25 years at www.edreform.com.
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Sen. Lee Introduces Air Traffic Control Safe Operations and Readiness Act
WASHINGTON - Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Air Traffic Control Safe Operations and Readiness Act Monday, a bill designed to decrease the number of applicants that flunk out of the air traffic control academy.
“When employers look to hire a new employee, common sense suggests they should look for qualified candidates with job-relevant experience,” Sen. Lee said. “Currently federal law forbids the FAA from doing this for half of their air traffic controller hire. This is ridiculous. We need to let the FAA hire experienced candidates that have the best skills to keep us safe.”
The ATC SOAR Act would restore common sense hiring to the FAA by eliminating the requirement that approximately 50% of open controller positions go to “off the street” applicants and would instruct the FAA to give preference to veterans, national guard members, and candidates with previous controller experience or training..
