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Four Commercial Fishermen Indicted in Maryland for Illegal Harvest and Interstate Sale of Striped Bass from Chesapeake Bay

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:18:54 EST

Four commercial fishermen and one company were indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury in Baltimore for a criminal conspiracy involving the illegal harvesting and interstate sale of striped bass on the Chesapeake Bay.


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'Doctor' Tony Huge: Brand Ambassador or Founder/Boss of Enhanced Athlete?

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Published On :: Thu, 08 Feb 2018 20:02:00 GMT

New Legal Motion Challenges Tony Huge’s Supposed Unpaid Role in Enhanced Athlete


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RE: Upcoming Chicago Chapter Webcast with Dr. Bassil Akra

By connect.raps.org
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 02:25:42 -0400

From : Communities>>Regulatory Open Forum
Hi Annie, I knew before that I wouldn't be able to attend to the webcast, so I did not register for it. But I am very curious on Dr. Akras insights. Is it possible to view a recording of it? Thanks, Britta ------------------------------ Britta Cyron Bochum Germany ------------------------------


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RE: Upcoming Chicago Chapter Webcast with Dr. Bassil Akra

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:29:25 -0400

From : Communities>>Regulatory Open Forum
Hi @Britta Cyron , Thanks for your question. Let me connect with m​y RAPS colleagues on this to get you an answer and then I will follow-up with you directly. Best, Annie ------------------------------ Annie O'Brien Community Manager Regulatory Affairs Professional Society regex@raps.org ------------------------------


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RE: Upcoming Chicago Chapter Webcast with Dr. Bassil Akra

By connect.raps.org
Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 03:16:55 -0400

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Thank you for posting this here Annie as the webcast was excellent (as would be expected from Dr. Akra haha) - but really it was great to have this publicly available as there was nice information about the EU MDR conveyed. ------------------------------ Richard Vincins RAC Vice President Global Regulatory Affairs ------------------------------


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U.S.–India relations: A conversation with U.S. Ambassador to India Richard Verma

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Published On :: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 11:00:00 -0500


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December 11, 2015
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

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The Brookings Institution
1775 Massachuetts, N.W.,
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The past year has been one of intense engagement in U.S -India relations with several high-level visits exchanged and working-level dialogues held between the two countries. Most recently, President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at the Paris climate change summit and Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will visit the United States to discuss the bilateral defense relationship.

On December 11, The India Project at Brookings hosted a conversation with U.S. Ambassador to India Richard Verma to reflect on developments in U.S.-India relations in 2015. He also discussed the recent high-level engagements on defense policy and climate change, as well as the road ahead for the bilateral relationship. Tanvi Madan, director of the India Project and fellow in Foreign Policy at Brookings moderated the discussion. Bruce Jones, vice president and director of Foreign Policy at Brookings provided introductory remarks.

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A Discussion with the Ambassadors of Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine

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Published On :: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:00:00 -0400


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April 29, 2014
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT

Falk Auditorium
Brookings Institution
1775 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036

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Recent events in Ukraine have raised important questions about Russian ambitions in the former Soviet space and the future political perspectives of the countries caught between Russia and the European Union. These countries are facing substantial obstacles in their efforts to maintain balanced relations with the United States, the European Union and the Russian Federation because of increased Russian political, economic and military pressures. In Ukraine, the annexation of Crimea and the ongoing turmoil in the East threaten the Ukrainian government's ability to maintain its independence and the sovereignty of Ukraine. Georgia and Moldova have expressed their intention to sign Association Agreements with the European Union, but increasingly face the prospects of destabilizing Russian economic sanctions and even the possible rekindling of their “frozen conflicts” in Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Transnistria.

On April 29, the Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings (CUSE) will host the ambassadors of Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine—Ambassadors Archil Gegeshidze, Olexander Motsyk and Igor Munteanu—as well as Eric Rubin, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, to discuss the dilemmas of these countries and possible solutions. Fiona Hill, director of CUSE, will introduce the speakers and moderate the discussion.

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How the US embassy in Prague aided Czechoslovakia’s Velvet Revolution

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:00:09 +0000

In late 1989, popular protests against the communist government in Czechoslovakia brought an end to one-party rule in that country and heralded the coming of democracy. The Velvet Revolution was not met with violent suppression as had happened in Prague in 1968. A new book from the Brookings Institution Press documents the behind the scenes…

       


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How the US embassy in Prague aided Czechoslovakia’s Velvet Revolution

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:00:09 +0000

In late 1989, popular protests against the communist government in Czechoslovakia brought an end to one-party rule in that country and heralded the coming of democracy. The Velvet Revolution was not met with violent suppression as had happened in Prague in 1968. A new book from the Brookings Institution Press documents the behind the scenes…

       


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Turkey and America: Indispensable Allies at a Crossroads: Third Annual Sakip Sabanci Lecture with Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke

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Richard C. Holbrooke, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and vice chairman of Perseus LLC, delivered the third annual Sakip Sabanci Lecture. He was the chief architect of the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreement, ending the war in Bosnia; assistant secretary of state for European and Canadian Affairs (1994-96); U.S. ambassador to Germany (1993-94); assistant…

       


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U.S. Embassy Pakistan: First to Pass One Million Fans on Facebook

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The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan has just cracked a diplomatic milestone: becoming the first mission in the world to pass one million fans on Facebook. Its rise to top spot has been swift. The embassy only decided to make social media a priority in late 2011. Following a request to Washington for technical assistance…

       


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Could an Embassy in Jerusalem Bring Us Closer to Peace?

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Published On :: Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:43:18 +0000

      
 
 


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How a U.S. embassy in Jerusalem could actually jump-start the peace process

By webfeeds.brookings.edu
Published On :: Thu, 05 Jan 2017 19:18:03 +0000

President-elect Donald Trump has said that he aspires to make the “ultimate deal” to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while also promising to move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. As I wrote in a recent op-ed in The New York Times, those two goals seem at odds, since relocating the embassy under current circumstances […]

      
 
 


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In Kissinger’s orbit: A conversation with Ambassador Winston Lord

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Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 18:05:11 +0000

Few people know that Winston Lord was one of only three American attendees at the historic Beijing summit between President Nixon and Chairman Mao in February 1972. Although Lord sat alongside his boss, Henry Kissinger, his presence was kept a secret within the administration for fear of embarrassing Secretary of State William Rogers. The episode…

       


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Q & A with Ambassador Norman Eisen

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Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:30:00 -0400


Editor's Note: In September of this year Visiting Fellow Norman Eisen was featured in the Council on Government Ethics Law (COGEL) members-only magazine, The Guardian. An abbreviated version of his interview is featured below.

Interview conducted by Wesley Bizzell, Assistant General Counsel, Altria Client Services LLC.

Recently, you addressed the Italian Parliament to discuss ethics in government, as that legislative body considers adopting its own code of ethical conduct. In that speech, you noted you believe there are four key concepts at the center of Federal U.S. ethics laws. What are those four concepts and why they are important?

Firstly, I’d like to note the importance of focusing on four concepts. The House of Representatives Ethics manual is 456 pages long; too long to be of any real use in creating an ethics system. Instead, these four principles serve as a foundation upon which different governments can build their own sets of rules based on their own unique needs.

I focused on just four to make a point about priorities. The first is “conflicts”—that is, problems that arise when an individual’s personal interests and parliamentary duties may be at odds with one another. The second is “gifts”. Even if there isn’t an explicit quid-pro-quo style agreement involved, when a political figure accepts a gift from someone with a demonstrated interest in government decision-making, the suspicion of misconduct will always be there. “Revolving door” is the third core concept. When individuals rotate from the private sector to the public sector over and over again, they are naturally going to form relationships that tempt them toward unethical behavior. Finally, “use official resources.” Officials must be careful to use official resources only for official purposes, being particularly careful not to conduct any campaign activity on the taxpayer’s dime. The goal with these four priorities is not only to keep people from behaving unethically, but also to make sure it doesn’t seem like anyone is doing anything unethical either.

In that speech, you said that focusing on these four areas keeps you from losing the forest for the trees when working with ethics codes. Can you elaborate on that?

There’s always a danger for members of the executive branch, because the system of rules and regulations that governs ethical behavior is itself so complex. When it’s imbedded in equally complicated and overlapping sets of statute you risk creating rules so specific that they’re practically useless. The same is true in the legislative branch and I dare say in the federal judicial branch, as well as at the state and local levels. You’re always on the edge of being lost in the minutiae.

In fact, you can often make wrong decisions if you focus in too much on the specifics, because you lose sight of the larger picture that guides the rules. There are always options in ethical dilemmas, and the big picture needs to be kept in focus.

While at the White House serving as Special Counsel to the President for Ethics and Government Reform you oversaw numerous significant changes in the area of open government—including helping craft and implement President Obama’s Open Government Directive; publishing White House visitor logs on the internet; and generally improving the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process. What change in the area of open government are you most proud?

I was struck when we began the interview by the list of topics—campaign finance, lobbying, ethics, elections, and FOIA issues—because all of those were part of my portfolio as Special Counsel to the President for Ethics and Government Reform during the first two years of the Obama administration. I would have to say that I’m most proud of my role in the President’s decision to put all of the White House visitor records on the internet.

Remember, in previous administrations, Democratic and Republican alike, plaintiffs had to litigate for years just to get a handful of visitor records. To have all of the visitor records on the internet, categorized into various types, opens access to the White House to an unprecedented degree. There are now over four-and-a-half million visitor records available on the White House website, with more added every month. I think that that is remarkable.

Truthfully, I was torn between that accomplishment and a second one, which is that the President and his staff in the White House have had the longest run in presidential history (knock on wood) without a major ethics scandal or a grand jury investigation, indictment, or conviction. I was tempted to list that second fact as the accomplishment of which I was most proud. But it occurred to me that the death of White House scandal is actually a function of the exceptional level of transparency that the visitor records represent. Transparency helps ensure people don’t have meetings they shouldn’t be having, which keeps them out of trouble. So I’ll offer that second accomplishment as a part of the first one.

In your view, what was the most significant lobbying and ethics reform during your tenure at the White House?

No doubt about it: reversing the revolving door. Craig Holman of Public Citizen, who studies these issues, says we were the first in the world to create a reverse revolving door. I think it is absolutely critical to slow the revolving door in both directions—both coming out of government and going in.

I should also note that the comprehensive nature of the ethics system we put into place in the Obama administration bears a responsibility for the good results. The first rule, of course, of any ethics system is “tone at the top.” The president exemplifies that. He has the highest standards of ethics himself, and as a result everyone around him feels he will be personally let down if they don’t embrace the ethics system. Good results flow from that. Looking back, we can identify certain aspects that have more and less successful, but it’s important to recognize that the positive results are owed to the gestalt. Our transparency and ethics system was one of the most through and transparent that I’ve seen in any government, and the result speak for themselves.

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In Kissinger’s orbit: A conversation with Ambassador Winston Lord

By webfeeds.brookings.edu
Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 18:05:11 +0000

Few people know that Winston Lord was one of only three American attendees at the historic Beijing summit between President Nixon and Chairman Mao in February 1972. Although Lord sat alongside his boss, Henry Kissinger, his presence was kept a secret within the administration for fear of embarrassing Secretary of State William Rogers. The episode…

       


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After 50 years, the U.S. and Cuba will finally have embassies to call home

By webfeeds.brookings.edu
Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 11:15:00 -0400


Today’s announcement of the restoration of diplomatic relations between Washington and Havana replaces over five decades of mutual hostility and aggressive name-calling with a new atmosphere of diplomatic civility. The re-opening of embassies in both capitals establishes platforms upon which to build more normal working relations. Now, the hard work begins, as the two nations gradually dismantle the comprehensive wall of restrictions separating them for two generations.

Expectations are running high, especially in Cuba, that diplomatic engagement will catalyze economic betterment on the island. To stimulate more travel and trade, the U.S. government needs to clarify rules for engaging with the emerging Cuban private sector, and make it clear to U.S. banks that they are permitted to support the use of credit cards by U.S. visitors in Cuba. The administration should also begin to consider another round of liberalizing initiatives, some under consideration in the U.S. Congress, to further relax travel restrictions, and to enable more U.S. firms—beyond agriculture and medicines—to assist the Cuban people.

For its part, the Cuban government should open efficient channels to facilitate the commercial exchanges now authorized by the Obama administration. Cuban entrepreneurs should be permitted ready access to U.S. firms wishing to sell building equipment for construction cooperatives, restaurant supplies for private-owned restaurants, and automotive spare parts for private taxis. Micro-enterprise lending should be authorized to support these emerging non-state enterprises.

If both nations build upon today’s welcome announcement by further opening these channels to travel and commerce, Presidents Barack Obama and Raúl Castro can help to safeguard their joint legacy. By fortifying and expanding constituencies on both sides of the Florida Straits, immersed in daily exchanges to mutual benefit, the two governments can render their diplomatic accomplishment politically irreversible in both capitals.

      
 
 


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Ian Somerhalder named Goodwill Ambassador for World Environment Day 2014

By www.treehugger.com
Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 20:00:38 -0400

The actor known for The Vampire Diaries and Lost joined today's World Environment Day celebrations in Barbados.


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Football star Yaya Touré joins the World Environment Day celebrations as goodwill ambassador

By www.treehugger.com
Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2015 18:00:00 -0400

The soccer star arrived in an electric retro-fit Fiat Panda and attended a cooking demonstration.


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London's Embassies Celebrate Their Countries' Design as Part of London's Design Festival

By www.treehugger.com
Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0400

London's international embassies are showing off their countries' design as part of the London Design Festival.


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Mary Oliver, one of nature's finest ambassadors, has gone

By www.treehugger.com
Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 02:00:00 -0500

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? -- Mary Oliver


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AARP Unveils the 2016 Top 7 Travel Trends for Baby Boomers - AARP's Travel Ambassador Samantha Brown Unveils the 2016 Top Travel Trends for Baby Boomers

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Published On :: 24 Nov 2015 14:00:00 EST

AARP's Travel Ambassador Samantha Brown Unveils the 2016 Top Travel Trends for Baby Boomers


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Bioré® Skincare Announces Shay Mitchell As New Brand Ambassador For Launch Of Baking Soda Cleansers - Don't just clean your face.....wash away dirt and oil

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Published On :: 05 Apr 2016 11:54:00 EDT

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Bioré® Skincare Announces Shay Mitchell As New Brand Ambassador For Launch Of Baking Soda Cleansers - Don't just clean your face.....wash away dirt and oil

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International Survey Released for World Meningitis Day Shows Parents Feel They Don't Know Enough About the Disease and its Consequences - Lenine Cunha, Portuguese Paralympian and Win for Meningitis campaign ambassador

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Published On :: 25 Apr 2016 13:10:00 EDT

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International Survey Released for World Meningitis Day Shows Parents Feel They Don't Know Enough About the Disease and its Consequences - Lenine Cunha, Portuguese Paralympian and Win for Meningitis campaign ambassador

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Lonely death of Grup Yorum bassist highlights Turkey hunger strikes

By www.theguardian.com
Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:06:39Z

Second member of banned folk group dies in country where few political protest options remain

İbrahim Gökçek died at an Istanbul hospital after almost a year on hunger strike protesting against the detention of his wife, Sultan. She was still in prison, rather than at his side, when he died in intensive care on Thursday, two days after abandoning his strike.

Gökçek, a bass guitarist, is the second member of the banned left-wing folk music band Grup Yorum to die in just over a month after launching hunger strikes over the Turkish state’s treatment of their band: 28-year-old Helin Bölek, a singer, died on 3 April after 288 days of fasting.

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BWF names PV Sindhu as an ambassador for its 'i am badminton' campaign

By www.mid-day.com
Published On :: 24 Apr 2020 02:34:30 GMT

World Champion PV Sindhu was on Wednesday unveiled as one of the ambassadors for Badminton World Federation (BWF)'s 'i am badminton' awareness campaign. The campaign provides a platform for players to express their love and respect for badminton by advocating and committing to clean and honest play. Sindhu, an Olympic silver medallist, said playing clean and honest is very important in any sport. "This message starts with one voice. If we as ambassadors can highlight this, then I think this will spread to more players," said the 24-year-old Indian.

"You are playing the sport for yourself. You need to be happy about it. You have to play it very clean and that is very important to me." It has been five years since BWF's Integrity Unit was formed and this time the campaign has been at the forefront of the governing body's efforts to communicate its approach towards integrity. Besides Sindhu, other ambassadors include Canada's Michelle Li, Chinese duo of Zheng Si Wei and Huang Ya Qiong, England's Jack Shephard, Germany's Valeska Knoblauch, Hong Kong's Chan Ho Yuen and Germany's Marc Zwiebler, who is Athletes' Commission Chair. "It's hoped such a concerted effort will not only raise awareness across the entire badminton landscape but encourage players to be active participants in shaping the integrity of the sport," the BWF said in a release.

Former elite players who have fronted the campaign since 2016 include BWF President Poul-Erik Høyer, BWF Para Badminton Athletes' Commission Chair Richard Perot, and superstars such as Saina Nehwal, Viktor Axelsen, Hendra Setiawan, Christinna Pedersen, Chen Long, Misaki Matsutomo and Akaya Takahashi. "Every player has the right to compete in clean and fair sport. Match fixing, match manipulation and doping are contrary to the spirit of sport. As an ambassador, we all play an important role in safeguarding the future of badminton," Høyer said. "Our youth and Para badminton players are perceived to be at greater risk of match manipulation and doping due to their lack of exposure on the international circuit. "The idea of the 'i am badminton' campaign is for us as role models to share our experiences with these target groups so they have a heightened level of awareness on the importance of anti-match manipulation and anti-doping."

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Clothes brand sign Kunal Kapoor as brand ambassador for 2 years

By www.mid-day.com
Published On :: 13 Sep 2017 14:36:45 GMT

Kunal Kapoor in Indian terrain collection

Indian Terrain, India's leading menswear brand, signed up actor Kunal Kapoor for 2 years. The actor is a perfect mix of elegance and intensity, which truly resonates with the brand’s philosophy of 'Real Mature Manly'.

Kunal Kapoor is by far the most recalled Brand Ambassador for Indian Terrain. He was the brand’s first Brand Ambassador in 2006 soon after the release of one his most successful movie – Rang De Basanti. The association was quite successful and was rightfully bagged up with significant investments in the media from the brand’s side which lead to substantial improvement in the brand's awareness levels.

"He is known for his incredible talent and is celebrated by young fashion followers across India for his cool and sophisticated style. He truly is a reflection of today’s Indian Terrain man. Today, when we are both much evolved and richer in our individual experiences, we wanted to partner with Kunal Kapoor again and take the brand to the next level," says Venky Rajagopal, CMD, Indian Terrain Fashions Ltd.

"I have always loved the attitude of Indian Terrain. The brand is authentic, and they understand the culture of the everyday Indian man. The new range in store inspires passion, commitment and is very much testament to the great potential the brand has Kunal Kapoor commented.

Kunal Kapoor in Indian terrain collection

Recently, Indian Terrain partnered with Prashanth Shah, Senior Consultant Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgeon, who has saved numerous lives of children with congenital heart defects, for its property “Indian Terrain Champion Sportive Series”. The series is billed as the biggest pan India cycling event for amateurs. It is also called #theheartride, where the total amount raised by registration at the events, will be matched by the brand to contribute towards surgeries. We saw Kunal Kapoor supporting the cause at the Champion Sportive Grand Delhi which happened on 3rd Sept 2017.

The total turnover of the brand is over Rs 600 crores and the distribution width expands over 250 cities in the country with 1000+ touch points. IT is also known as the No. 1 brand across Central & Lifestyle stores FY 16-17.



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Viswanathan Anand is WWF environment ambassador

By www.mid-day.com
Published On :: 17 Apr 2020 04:41:38 GMT

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has joined WWF (World Wide Fund) India as its ambassador for environment education programme. WWF India is celebrating its 50 years of conservation in India and it is delighted to see Anand lend his support to conservation and protection of the environment. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, governments, development organisations, corporates and individuals around the world are doing their bit to prevent the spread of the disease.

Talking about his association with WWF India, Anand, said, "Our children deserve a better, greener and more sustainable world than the one we are living in today and it is our responsibility as parents and elders to show them the way. "I am very excited and happy to join WWF India and work together with them to enthuse more and more children and youth about the need to protect our natural world. I look forward to an enriching and progressive association with WWF India."

WWF India's environment education programme is as old as the organisation itself, starting way back in 1976 with the Nature Clubs of India (NCI) initiative. Currently the environment education programme undertakes five large initiatives that reach out to school children, youth and citizens across the country and aim to create a generation of critical thinkers, problem solvers and environmentally conscious individuals.

The environment education programme currently reaches out to over 5,00,000 children across 2000 schools in the country.

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Renowned bass guitarist Matthew Seligman passes away at 64 after a battle with Coronavirus

By www.mid-day.com
Published On :: 19 Apr 2020 09:31:03 GMT

Renowned bass guitarist Matthew Seligman, who played with late music icon David Bowie at Live Aid in 1985, has died after a battle with Coronavirus. He was 64.

Seligman is best known for his role in the new wave scene in the 1980s. He was a member of The Soft Boys and The Thompson Twins, also collaborating with Thomas Dolby.

Dolby, 61, confirmed Seligman's death and said a candlelight vigil to remember the star would be held on YouTube live on April 19, reports dailymail.co.uk. "Matthew would want us to remember the good times and have a party," Dolby said.

Seligman had been battling COVID-19 for two weeks and had been on a ventilator at a hospital in London. He leaves behind son Deji, daughter Lily, and Mami, his partner, and Lily's mother. He was born in Cyprus and raised in England. The bassist first came to prominence as a founding member of Bruce Woolley and the Camera Club, and the psychedelic group The Soft Boys.

Seligman gained a reputation as a session musician and collaborated with Morrissey, Tori Amos, Sinead O'Connor, and David Bowie. He even played at Bowie's iconic 1985 performance at Live Aid to an audience of billions and also featured on his next two albums.

The Soft Boys member Robyn Hitchcock paid tribute to his former bandmate, saying: "Everybody goes, but none of us was expecting Matthew to leave us so abruptly, forever. I'm profoundly grateful to have played music with him - you could really see his face light up like a full moon when he listened back to a take he enjoyed."

"Onstage he would lope and lurch and pace when the music moved him. Matthew is, was, and always will be one of the greats, Hitchcock added.

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US Ambassador to India Ken Juster condoles demise of Irrfan Khan

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Published On :: 30 Apr 2020 02:06:28 GMT

US Ambassador to India, Ken Juster has condoled the demise of Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan who passed away on Wednesday.

"Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go to the family and friends of Irrfan Khan, renowned and respected Indian film actor. He was a true talent in the cinema industry, and his loss will be deeply felt," Juster said in a tweet.

The internationally renowned actor passed away at Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital on Wednesday while battling rare cancer. He was 53. Irrfan was last seen on screen in 'Angrezi Medium'. He was not a part of the film's promotions owing to his ill health.

With critically acclaimed films like 'The Lunchbox' and 'Paan Singh Tomar' to his credit, Irrfan was regarded as one of the finest actors in Hindi cinema.

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Rohit Sharma becomes Dubai-based coaching academy's brand ambassador

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Published On :: 16 Apr 2020 06:50:44 GMT

India's limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma has become brand ambassador of 'CricKingdom', a cricket academy based here which will also facilitate coaching through its online platform after the global COVID-19 pandemic subsides.

CricKingdom's online platform "will connect student, coaches, academies and facilities into an integrated ecosystem'. It will help in booking of coaches, ground/nets along with management of academies. "CricKingdom seeks to merge the time-tested theories that has produced legends in the game along with modern scientific training methodologies," Rohit was quoted as saying in the press release.

"The vision is far-sighted and it seeks to make every aspect professional and structured," said Rohit, who is also being proposed to be a Director. The academy also has Mumbai medium pacer Dhawal Kulkarni as one of its mentors. There are at least 20 coaches associated with this venture and most of them have worked at the grassroots and junior level. Notable names include Pradeep Ingale, Parag Madkaikar, Subhash Ranjane and Prathamesh Salunkhe. The coaching on offer is for four categories -- from 5-8 years, 8-13 years, 13 years and above and club and elite level cricketers.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center Completes Phase Two of Nearly $20 Million Renovation

By www.hospitalitynet.org
Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:07:31 +0200

The 360-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center has completed its final phase of a multimillion-dollar property renovation. The transformation focuses on bringing forth a vibrant, contemporary design with a touch of coastal inspiration. All the hotel's public spaces are completely renovated to maximize and create functional space throughout the hotel. The hotel's expansive atrium fosters an atmosphere of socializing and unwinding for guests. The renovated guest suites feature modern comforts, including two 55" flat screen high-definition TVs, a refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave and a selection of gourmet coffee and teas. New window treatments and locally inspired artwork complete the look of the revitalized suites. More than 9,000 sq. ft. of newly renovated, flexible meeting space offers creative set-up options, advanced audiovisual equipment and high-speed WiFi Internet access. The event spaces include large meeting rooms, two boardrooms and pre-function s...


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Switzerland: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

By www.oecd.org
Published On :: Fri, 05 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT

Biographical note of Switzerland's Permanent Representative to the OECD.


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Poland: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

By www.oecd.org
Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:26:00 GMT

Biographical note of Poland's Permanent Represetative to the OECD.


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Norway: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

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Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Biographical note of Norway's Permanent Representative to the OECD.


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New Zealand: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

By www.oecd.org
Published On :: Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Biographical note of New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the OECD.


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Canada: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

By www.oecd.org
Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:19:00 GMT

Biographical note of Canada's Permanent representative to the OECD.


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Netherlands : Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

By www.oecd.org
Published On :: Sat, 01 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Biographical note of the Permanent Representative of the Netherlands.


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Turkey: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

By www.oecd.org
Published On :: Mon, 30 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT

Biographical note of Turkey's Permanent Representative to the OECD.


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Australia: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

By www.oecd.org
Published On :: Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Biographical note of Australia's Permanent Representative to the OECD.


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Japan: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

By www.oecd.org
Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2017 11:03:00 GMT

Biographical note of Japan's Permanent Representative to the OECD.


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Austria: Ambassador, Permanent Representative to the OECD

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Biographical note of Austria's Permanent Representative to the OECD.


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Regional Studies Association Institutional Ambassador Award

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Published On :: Tue, 08 Dec 2015 12:07:00 GMT

The Regional Development Policy Division was honoured to have been selected by the Regional Studies Association (RSA) to receive the Institutional Ambassador Award 2015 on 18 November. The award is in recognition of the high calibre of reports and measurement tools produced by the Regional Development Policy Committee and its supporting Working Parties.


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Egypt embassy building seized in battle over payout

By www.ft.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:00:43 GMT

Bailiffs’ move in Netherlands escalates dispute between businessman and Cairo


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Quotation - dated 27.10.2011 - One Abassador Car Model(Saloon) 1996 is for sale on As is where is Basis

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Quotation - dated 27.10.2011 - One Abassador Car Model(Saloon) 1996 is for sale on As is where is Basis


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Bolton accuse Laurence Bassini of 'sending threatening emails'

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Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 13:40:21 +0100

Bassini has not given hope of completing his takeover of the cash-strapped club, despite seeing it collapse in May, leading to Wanderers entering administration.


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Agony for Bolton Wanderers after Laurence Bassini blocks sale of the club on the brink of completion

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Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 22:40:27 +0100

Bolton, who have been in administration since May and began the season with a 12-point deduction due to financial difficulties, were due to be bought by the Football Ventures consortium.


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