Tag: Urban

 The 2024 Urban Operations Summit will focus on the tools, techniques, and training required to navigate the future urban battlefield. Speakers will discuss the development of technology and tactics needed to navigate expansive subterranean and urban terrain. Presentations will highlight the current ground conflicts ongoing both in Israel and Ukraine, recent changes to military doctrine, modern training strategies, and the development of innovative technologies aimed at supporting Warfighters in urban landscapes. This year’s forum will examine how the U.S. military is preparing and training for operations within an urban setting. Discussions will highlight the technologies needed for combat in large ... Read more

WEBWIRE – Friday, March 1, 2024 Promises made, promises kept, and more music from four-time GrammyAward winner Keith Urban. Messed Up As Me, out today, is another release from his as-of-yet, unnamed album. Keith, who debuted the song during CRS at The Ryman Auditorium as part of the annual Team UMG luncheon, Most of us have been in dysfunctional relationships before, where theres not a lot of compatibility, except for that one area where its so good you put up with all the rest. A phone call or a night out and youre right back where you shouldnt be. Musically ... Read more

Surat, Rajkot and Jamnagar have recorded lower than State average of voter turnout of 63.3% in first phase of Gujarat elections. While voting percentage increased in many constituencies, the average voter turnout figure is dampened by urban apathy of these important districts just as during recently concluded general election to the legislative assembly of Himachal Pradesh, urban Assembly Constituency of Shimla recorded the lowest at 62.53% (less by 13 percentage point) as against the State average of 75.6%. Gujarat cities have shown the similar urban apathy trend during voting on 1st December 2022 in Assembly elections thus ... Read more

Washington, D.C. – WEBWIRE – Monday, May 9, 2022 National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement congratulating Karine Jean-Pierre on becoming the first black and LGBTQ person as White House Press Secretary “I could not be prouder to witness Karine Jean-Pierre take her new position as White House Press Secretary – the first Black and LGBTQ person to hold this title. She not only brings a unique talent, but a great deal of experience to one of this nation’s most difficult jobs. I have faith that Karine will take on this role with ... Read more

 The Urban Network and Music Industry Quarterly (MIQ) magazine, two of the most respected and long-running industry conferences and print trade publications, have regrouped and rebranded to service the music community. The announcement was made by David A. Mitchell, Publisher of MIQ and President of The Urban Network; and Lindsay M. Guion, President of MIQ, Chairman and CEO of The Urban Network, and Founder of Guion Partners. “We are very excited about this new, rebranded venture,” said Guion. “Both The Urban Network and MIQ are legacy brands that remain relevant. MIQ will continue to keep its readers informed about important ... Read more