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- How to Press America's Reset Button
- Impact of Water Accessibility and Scarcity
- Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles Facing Heavy-Duty Regulations
- Zika Spread Magnifies Questions of Employer Liability
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EXPERT ALERTS:
How to Press America's Reset Button
Sean Burke
Founder
Reset Our Gov
"A few years ago, it became clear to me that unless I was somehow able to alter our country's course for the better, my children and their children would not enjoy the level of American freedom and prosperity that I've enjoyed throughout my life. There's a revolution going on in our country; the majority of Americans don't feel the country is going in the right direction. After extensive research, I found a way that's simple, safe, legal and effective to take back control of our country, and it's this: No business would allow their board of directors to remain if they balanced their budget only a handful of times in 80 years. The same is true in our country. The way you can show you're upset is to walk in, and if you're not happy with your government, vote the guy who's in out and give someone else a shot. The House of Representatives can all be replaced in two years and all of the Senate can be removed in six. When I began this journey with Nelson, my motorhome named after George Washington's horse, wrapped in graphics featuring my message, I was looking for a way that I could personally bring about change, but ended up with a way that we all can, if we work together."
Burke is the author of "How to Press America's Reset Button," which explores how to completely disrupt business as usual in Washington, D.C., and put our country onto a better path. The book takes the reader down that path and helps them see America's reset button for themselves, and how they can very simply press it themselves to help bring the country back under their control. Burke has appeared on such programs as the "Today" show, the CBS Evening News and Sky News and has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, USA Today and the Los Angeles Times. He is based in Seattle, but currently touring the country in Nelson, his motorhome, spreading his message (see a link to his itinerary below).
Itinerary: http://www.resetourgov.org/seans-itinerary
Website: http://www.resetourgov.org
Contact: Penny Sansevieri, [email protected]
Impact of Water Accessibility and Scarcity
Snehal Desai
Global Business Director
Dow Water & Process Solutions
Families from Flint, Mich., to the Central Valley of California have experienced the devastating impacts of living -- even a day -- without water. "Imagine a Day without Water" is a national campaign taking place on Sept. 15 that will provide an opportunity to reflect on America's commitment to ensuring a sustainable water future for all. Says Desai: "The accessibility of water impacts everyone. Technology has an important role to play in addressing today's challenges and in preparing for the resilient water systems of the future, including improving water quality, increasing water treatment efficiency and reducing environmental impact."
Desai is available to comment on this "invisible crisis" that is disrupting daily lives, threatening jobs and businesses, and putting communities' health and prosperity at risk. To amplify their conviction that water resources must be managed effectively, efficiently and sustainably, Dow is leading the discussion about critical issues related to water resources and national infrastructure, with Desai at the forefront. Specific topics he can address include, but are not limited to: water scarcity trends and conservation solutions, from commercial and industrial to municipal to residential (including oil and gas, food and beverage, and power industries); strategies to help ensure water is affordable, reliable, and accessible to all communities and businesses; cost-effective, sustainable ways for companies and individuals to improve their water footprint; and how public and private collaboration and investment can improve failing water/wastewater infrastructure.
Desai has been a trusted editorial resource for numerous print, online and broadcast consumer business, sustainability and trade media outlets, providing perspective on critical water-related topics for Bloomberg BusinessWeek (he was profiled in the 2015 "Good Business" issue), GreenBiz.com, Yahoo! Finance, Water Technology, Water Online, and more. He has also been a keynote speaker at innovation and water industry events, including IBM Interconnect and the International Water Conference, and has been an active panel participant at VERGE SF, Levi's Symposium on Water and Long Term Value, One Water summit, etc. He also sits on the U.S. Water Alliance board of directors. In his role as global business director, Desai is responsible for developing and implementing the growth strategy for the business and leading the approximately 1,700 employees worldwide. He has more than 25 years of increasing leadership responsibility experience in the sales, marketing and business development of water, plastics, chemicals and renewable materials.
Website: http://www.dowwaterandprocess.com
Contact: Beth Crisafi, [email protected]
Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles Facing Heavy-Duty Regulations
H. Peyton Inge IV
Attorney
Chamblee Ryan Kershaw & Anderson in Dallas
Tougher greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards are coming for new large and heavy-duty vehicles, such as buses and tractor-trailers. The package of regulations announced this week represent the latest effort by the Obama administration to produce cleaner and more efficient vehicles after 2018. In the final rule, the Environmental Protection Agency tightened carbon dioxide emission standards while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration imposed fuel consumption measures. Says Inge: "The goal of reduced carbon emissions is laudable, but fuel efficiency typically means less power from engines that are more expensive to purchase and operate. The long-term environmental effects of the regulations are likely to be positive, but they are also likely to hit truckers in the pocketbook when they purchase a new rig, with costs ultimately passed along to the consumer." Inge represents trucking companies on operational and litigation matters.
Bio: http://www.chambleeryan.com/attorney-bios/h-peyton-inge-iv/
Website: http://www.chambleeryan.com
Contact: Barry Pound, [email protected]
Zika Spread Magnifies Questions of Employer Liability
Justin Markel
Attorney
Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC in Houston
Health officials have reported the first spread of the Zika virus from state to state when a Texas man got the disease after visiting a section of Miami where mosquitoes have been spreading Zika. The virus can cause brain damage and other birth defects in infants if the mother is infected during pregnancy. While its dangers first appeared in Brazil, its spread to the U.S. has magnified questions about risk, including to workers whose employers want them to travel. Says Markel: "Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employees may refuse to work in certain circumstances when working conditions are dangerous. Among other things, the employee must genuinely believe that an imminent danger exists, and there must be a real danger of death or serious injury. Because of the way Zika is transmitted and the availability of preventive measures, it is unlikely that an employee could refuse to travel on this ground – unless the employee is pregnant. However, employers should be cautious when an employee refuses such a work assignment. An employee could argue that she is protected by OSHA and is shielded from adverse employment actions."
Contact: Kit Frieden, [email protected]
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- 6 SIMPLE TOOLS FOR CREATING GIFs TO ENHANCE YOUR STORYTELLING. GIFs never seem to get old or go out of style. These animated silent loops have dominated the world of online memes for some time now, going viral on blogs and social media more times than we can count. Here are six simple tools you can use to create GIFs to enhance your articles: http://bit.ly/2bpY9Ci
- FACEBOOK LIVE: A GAME CHANGER IN 2016 SUMMER OLYMPICS IN RIO. As athletes continue to compete against each other for medals, social media platforms are also still vying for a spot on the podium. With its live-streaming features and Instagram, Facebook seems poised to take home gold against the likes of Twitter and Snapchat -- hardly even a qualifier four-years ago during the last summer games. Read more: http://prn.to/2brgJv3
- KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: 4 TIPS FOR JOURNALISTS COVERING A MAJOR EVENT. If you're covering a major event like the Olympics, here are some pointers to keep in mind: http://bit.ly/2b4RCsC
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