Tag: Civil

WASHINGTON, D.C. – WEBWIRE – Friday, May 3, 2024 Leaders of the nations legacy civil rights organizations came together to endorse theFreedom to Learncampaign and join Professor Kimberl Crenshaw, Co-Founder and President of the African American Policy Forum in rejecting the effort to suppress Black history and our nations history, roll back more than half a century of hard-won civil rights victories, and undermine the ultimate ideal of this country — to achieve an inclusive democracy for all. Freedom to Learn is a movement initiated by a coalition of civil rights, human rights, and other social and racial justice organizations ... Read more

Civil service volunteers introduce children to horse riding fun (with photos) *****************************************************************************      About 20 children from grassroots families today (January 20) visited the Tuen Mun Public Riding School in the company of civil service volunteers to sample the fun of horse riding and learn about the environment of horses at the stables.        The volunteers today came from different grades of the Water Supplies Department (WSD), including Engineers, Waterworks Inspectors and Technical Officers. The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mrs Ingrid Yeung, and the Director of Water Supplies, Mr Tony Yau, also participated to express support ... Read more

Civil Aid Service Cadet Corps holds 140th New Cadets Passing-out Parade (with photos) *************************************************************************************      ​The Civil Aid Service (CAS) Cadet Corps held the 140th New Cadets Passing-out Parade at the CAS Headquarters today (January 6). The parade was reviewed by the Deputy Secretary for Security Mr Howard Yam.             Over 140 cadets were reviewed at the parade. Some of them are from schools participating in the 2023-24 School Partnership Scheme.        The Cadet Corps Guard of Honour performed a flag-raising ceremony before the parade. It also joined the CAS Band and the Cadet Corps Side-Drum Team to stage a music ... Read more

 The 12th Annual Joint Civil and DoD CBRN Symposium will convene senior leaders across military, government, industry, and academia to explore the CBRNE community’s continued efforts to advance the defense, readiness, and response to current and emerging chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats. The 2024 Symposium will aim to advance an innovative, joint CBRN community essential to counter and defend the nation from CBRN events. With the increasing complexity of the global security environment, the threat of an accidental or intentional chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear attack on the U.S. is becoming a growing threat. Developing the technologies and solutions ... Read more

A cleverly crafted satirical mockumentary that transports viewers to an alternate reality where the consequences of a divisive war shape the lives of everyday Americans LOS ANGELES – Dec. 5, 2023 – PRLog — Greater and Grander Productions is excited to announce the successful completion of production for BULLETS OVER ANTEBELLUM the highly anticipated satirical mockumentary that offers a fresh perspective on a second American Civil War. Renowned filmmaker, Richard Tucci, takes the director’s chair, leading an ensemble of talent that includes Oscar nominee Eric Roberts, Golden Globe nominee Beverly D’Angelo, and original MAD TV cast member Debra Wilson. BULLETS ... Read more