Michael White, a candidate for State Representative in District 75, vehemently condemns the recent events surrounding the death of Bryan Malinowski, the executive director of the Little Rock airport, during an ATF raid on his home, and calls for urgent legislative action to enhance public safety and protect civil liberties.
According to reports, Bryan Malinowski was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with ATF agents who were serving a search warrant at his residence in west Little Rock. The circumstances surrounding the raid have raised significant questions and criticisms, highlighting the need for stricter guidelines and oversight mechanisms.
“Arkansas law enforcement resources should not be deployed in federal matters unless there is an immediate public danger or innocent life is in danger,” stated Michael White. “We must establish a high burden of proof of such a threat to ensure that the involvement of our state’s law enforcement agencies in federal operations is justified and necessary.”
White emphasized that legislative action is crucial to prevent the misuse of law enforcement resources and safeguard against unnecessary and dangerous raids. “This is not only about protecting the rights of individuals; it’s about making our communities safer for everyone, including law enforcement officers,” White asserted.
Furthermore, White underscored the potential risks associated with aggressive law enforcement tactics, highlighting the possibility of law-abiding citizens mistaking raids for criminal intrusions and inadvertently defending themselves. “In situations where aggressive tactics are employed, there is a real danger that law-abiding citizens could mistake law enforcement actions for criminal intrusions and respond in self-defense,” White warned. “We must take proactive measures to prevent such tragic misunderstandings and ensure the safety of all individuals involved.”
“In light of this tragedy, it is imperative that we work together to enact meaningful reforms that prioritize community safety while upholding civil liberties and constitutional rights. Basically, these types of raids should be the rare exception, not the common rule. And while we cannot tell the Federal Government what to do, we don’t have to aid them in their actions either,” White concluded.
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TOKYO, Mar 22, 2024 – (JCN Newswire) – Japan’s only international payment brand JCB Co., Ltd. (“JCB”) has issued a white paper on the carbon impact of individual transactions made using various payment methods in Japan. The carbon emissions were calculated by Your Arbor Inc. (“Arbor”).
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate action outlined by the international community are gaining momentum, and are being systematically implemented in Japan. Simultaneously, there is a substantial increase in interest at the individual consumer level. However, JCB acknowledges that further discussion is needed on how this can contribute to the SDGs and climate action.
Given this, JCB believes it is important to objectively and quantitatively demonstrate how cashless payments can contribute to achieving a better society for consumers and the associated ecosystem.
As a first step in this effort, JCB and Arbor have conducted joint research to calculate and analyze the carbon dioxide (CO2e) emissions associated with consumer payment activities.
Following the recommended guidelines for the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)*1 methodology, this white paper uses a comprehensive life cycle model for each payment method, mapping out the stages from raw material extraction to disposal, while assigning energy consumption and emission factors to each stage. The stages of the payment methods have been divided into 3 subsystems: Production phase, Operation phase, and End-of-Life (EOL) phase.
An example of the calculated result is as follows:
The white paper also includes the data and calculation logic used to determine CO2 emissions by payment method. The calculations are based on the principles and framework of the international standards ISO 14040, 14044, and 14064 on the LCA evaluation method.
To read the white paper, please visit here.
*1 LCA (Life Cycle Assessment): A widely used evaluation method for the quantitative assessment of the environmental impacts of products and services over their entire lifecycle.
About Arbor
Arbor provides carbon impact calculation technology for various businesses, including product and supply chain analysis. Arbor’s technology not only involves data analysis and calculation but also offers insights based on expert guidance. They assist businesses in visualizing CO2 emissions and providing support for reduction efforts. For more information, please visit: www.arbor.eco/
About JCB
JCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 46 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 156 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/
Meadows Bank announced today that Adam White has joined Meadows Bank as an SBA, Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer. Adam brings over 14 years of commercial banking experience, specializing in SBA loans.
Adam came to Meadows Bank from Intermountain Business Lending (Utah CDC) where he was EVP, Chief Lending Officer, leading a team of commercial loan officers. He was the highest producing loan officer in the history of the company. Prior to that, he was with Royal Bank of Scotland as Collateral Manager, analyzing and underwriting a portfolio of trading accounts.
“Adam will be a tremendous asset to Meadows Bank and will focus on developing the SBA 7(a) and 504 market in Utah. His 14+ years of business development and SBA/Commercial lending experience make him a powerful addition to the Meadows Bank SBA Team,” said Cal Regan, President, Small Business Lending Division.
Adam received a Master of Professional Communication from Weber State University and a Business Management degree from Utah Valley University. Adam is fluent in Spanish, is a volunteer Board Member at Wasatch Soccer Club, and coaches youth sports.
About Meadows Bank Meadows Bank is a full-service community bank committed to valued partnerships with our clients. Our relationship-based approach to banking focuses on making decisions locally, close to our clients. The bank offers a full suite of lending and deposit products and services. Meadows Bank was founded in 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada and is a National SBA Preferred Lender with loan productions offices throughout the US. Meadows Bank currently has branches in Las Vegas, NV; Henderson, NV; Reno, NV; Pahrump, NV and Phoenix, AZ. For more information on the bank and its products and services please visit our website at www.meadowsbank.bank.
Meadows Bank Jennifer Hall 702-471-2004 meadowsbank.bank 702-300-5567 (cell)
DALLAS – June 20, 2023 – PRLog — White Rock Que (https://www.whiterockque.com/) (WRQ), voted one of the Best Charity Events in DFW in 2022, is set to host its 10th annual event on October 14, 2023 after its most successful year to date in 2022. All proceeds from the annual barbeque competition go to Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (https://www.dallasrapecrisis.org/) (DARCC), whose mission is to engage and educate communities to prevent sexual violence and to support survivors and their loved ones as they heal and thrive. Sponsorships (https://www.whiterockque.com/partners) for the 2023 event are now available to allow organizations to be a part of WRQ’s mission to “Eat Well and Make a Difference” and get recognition as part of one of the best events of the year.
WRQ started as a small backyard barbeque competition among friends. When a series of sexual assaults in the Lake Highlands area in 2013 directly impacted one of the WRQ founders, the group of neighbors saw first-hand the support DARCC provides for survivors, families, and friends. These barbeque-loving friends decided to turn their neighborhood competition into an event that makes an impact.
As a nod to these roots, the theme for the 10th annual fundraiser is Backyard BBQ to celebrate how it all started. The event has outgrown the backyard and is now generously hosted by Oak Highlands Brewery (https://www.oakhighlandsbrewery.com/) (OHB), where more than 1,500 attendees will enjoy craft beer, live music and award-winning barbeque.
“WRQ is a fun event with an important purpose. It brings attention to an issue that many people are affected by, but few are comfortable talking about. The goal of WRQ is to bring awareness, normalize conversations and raise funds that enable DARCC to continue their work,” said Lizzie Pierce, board chair for Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center, co-founder of White Rock Que and survivor. “The incredible support we get from the sponsors, hosts, cooks, attendees, and donors shows survivors of sexual violence that they have an entire community of people here to support them.”
Last year’s WRQ event raised $125,000 for DARCC. The money raised helps DARCC provide support where and when survivors can most benefit from it, build more resources, and expand advocacy and education further throughout the greater Dallas area.
In Texas, an estimated two in five women and one in five men will experience sexual violence[1]. DARCC, the only independent rape crisis center in Dallas County, offers counseling, crisis intervention, and clinical and legal advocacy for those whose lives have been affected by sexual violence.
If you would like to sponsor White Rock Que 2023: Backyard BBQ, please contact info@whiterockque.com. Sponsorships are available now. Tickets to attend WRQ will be available this summer. Follow @whiterockque (https://www.instagram.com/whiterockque/) on Instagram for updates.
http://www.whiterockque.com Best Charity Events in DFW (https://www.dallasnews.com/best-in-dfw/winners/entertainment/?subcategory=bdfw-best-charity-event&awardLevel=all) http://www.dallasrapecrisis.org http://www.whiterockque.com/partners
[1] University of Texas at Austin, Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault; Texas Statewide Sexual Assault Prevalence Study (2015)
Cincinnati, OH, USA – WEBWIRE – Saturday, October 8, 2022
Easiest Short/Long Term Plan for Saving Money is an informative and insightful book about saving money applicable to all regardless of status. This is a book that is meant to help and teach people how to save money without falling behind on bills and other monthly expenses.
One common problem is that most people may not be able to set aside 10% of their earnings, so this piece is created to teach you how to save money more easily and better. This is a practical guide and realistic one yet, the explanations are simple and easy to understand saving tactics. The idea is much easier said than done so it takes self-discipline to come up with these plans.
This whole thing is not a quick rich overnight result but with time, consistency, and patience you can acquire the amount of money you want to have by the end of the year. The book illustrates simple logic and math to meet financial goals.
Saving money isnt about being able to buy bigger and better things. Its about being prepared to take care of your family. This book is worth the turn and surely sustained the readers interest throughout the last page.
Book copies are available at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Easiest-Short-Long-Saving-Money/dp/0998318310/) and other online book retailers.
Easiest Short/Long Term Plan for Saving Money
Written by Jennelle L. White
Published by Mindster Media
Published date: December 1, 2016
Paperback Price: $8.99
Kindle Price: $0.99
About the Author:
Jennelle L. White is a Poet, Registered Nurse, Medical Assistant, and Diploma in Wildlife & ForestryConservation/Animal Care Specialist. Author of two books Growing Up, Poetry, and Easiest Short/Long Term Plan For Saving Money.
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To read the white paper, please visit here.