British musicians

Latest drug-death figures must prompt Government policy change, comments Chair

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Drug control law, Drug policy, Pete Wishart, British musicians, British MPs, House of Commons of the United Kingdom

Figures from the National Records of Scotland come, as Scottish Affairs Committee evidence shows policy changes are needed in Westminster

Key Points: 
  • Latest drug-death figures must prompt Government policy change, comments Chair
    Responding to the release of the latest official drug-related deaths figures for 2018 published today, the Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee says the tragedy of Scotlands ever-increasing drug-related death rate must prompt a change in drugs policy in Westminster.
  • The latest official figures revealing that 1,187 people died from drug-related causes last year an increase of 27% on 2017 come as the Scottish Affairs Committee is concluding its inquiry into problem drug use in Scotland.
  • In light of the 2018 drug death figure, the Chair of the Committee, Pete Wishart MP, urges the UK Government to recognise the evidence suggesting that its current approach is not working.
  • He commented:
    Todays disturbing figures show just how severely the UK Governments current drugs policy is failing the people of Scotland.

Latest drug-death figures must prompt Government policy change, comments Chair

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Drug control law, Drug policy, Pete Wishart, British musicians, British MPs, House of Commons of the United Kingdom

Figures from the National Records of Scotland come, as Scottish Affairs Committee evidence shows policy changes are needed in Westminster

Key Points: 
  • Latest drug-death figures must prompt Government policy change, comments Chair
    Responding to the release of the latest official drug-related deaths figures for 2018 published today, the Chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee says the tragedy of Scotlands ever-increasing drug-related death rate must prompt a change in drugs policy in Westminster.
  • The latest official figures revealing that 1,187 people died from drug-related causes last year an increase of 27% on 2017 come as the Scottish Affairs Committee is concluding its inquiry into problem drug use in Scotland.
  • In light of the 2018 drug death figure, the Chair of the Committee, Pete Wishart MP, urges the UK Government to recognise the evidence suggesting that its current approach is not working.
  • He commented:
    Todays disturbing figures show just how severely the UK Governments current drugs policy is failing the people of Scotland.

Garbage's Shirley Manson Hosts The Jump, A New Podcast Featuring Interviews With A-List Musical Artists

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Monday, June 24, 2019
Musicians, Singers, British musicians, Conversations, Dann Gallucci, Shirley Manson, Podcast, Jane Marie

First season guests are (in no particular order) Perfume Genius, Big Boi, Courtney Love, Neko Case, Esperanza Spalding, Karen O, and Dave 1.

Key Points: 
  • First season guests are (in no particular order) Perfume Genius, Big Boi, Courtney Love, Neko Case, Esperanza Spalding, Karen O, and Dave 1.
  • Hosted by Garbage's Shirley Manson, the 7-episode, short-form interview series features conversations with musicians about "the moments in an artist's career where they decide to take a leap into something new, and after that, nothing is the same."
  • The first episode premieres today, Monday, June 24, 2019, at http://bit.ly/thejumppodcast or wherever you get your podcasts.
  • Founded by award-winning journalist Jane Marie and audio trailblazer Dann Gallucci, the company offers a full suite of podcast production and audio direction/engineering services.

BridgeTower Media Names Kamilah A'Vant Director of Diversity Programs

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Monday, June 10, 2019
George Bridgetower, GateHouse Media, Vocus, Classical musicians, British musicians, Musicians

MINNEAPOLIS, June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --BridgeTower Media, (BridgeTower), the premier provider of business information, research, events and marketing solutions in more than 20 local, regional and industry B2B markets across the U.S, has hired Kamilah A'Vant as Director of Diversity Programs.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, June 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --BridgeTower Media, (BridgeTower), the premier provider of business information, research, events and marketing solutions in more than 20 local, regional and industry B2B markets across the U.S, has hired Kamilah A'Vant as Director of Diversity Programs.
  • Based in Boston, A'Vant will further expand BridgeTower's diversity and inclusion events, content and overall strategy, including its Color Magazine brand.
  • The company hosts more than 20 conferences and awards programs honoring women in business, and continues to develop events and programs for professionals of color.
  • A'Vant's extensive background in media and communications include senior roles in broadcast television at Media General and LIN Media.

iSolved CEO Dave Dawson Receives Founders Award at SEAL Legacy Foundation's Eighth Annual Night of Heroes and Golf Classic

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Musicians, British musicians, English singers, Seal, The Voice, United States Navy SEALs

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dave Dawson, CEO of iSolved HCM and the iSolved Network, received the SEAL Legacy Foundation Founders Award at the Eighth Annual Night of Heroes on May 20, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dave Dawson, CEO of iSolved HCM and the iSolved Network, received the SEAL Legacy Foundation Founders Award at the Eighth Annual Night of Heroes on May 20, 2019.
  • The SEAL Legacy Foundation Founders Award was established in 2014 to recognize individuals who have made a profound and significant impact on the SEAL community.
  • The iSolved Network is also proud to serve as the presenting corporate sponsor of the Eighth Annual SEAL Legacy Golf Classic and Night of Heroes.
  • As its largest fundraising event of the year, the Legacy Golf Classic and Night of Heroes ensures that the SEAL Legacy Foundation can continue its commitment of honoring Navy SEALs while safeguarding their legacy of "no one left behind".

LeafFilter CEO Jeff Beck Honored as Bronze Stevie® 'Entrepreneur of the Year' Award Winner in 2019 American Business Awards®

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Monday, May 6, 2019
Musicians, Guitarists, British musicians, Stevie, Compound annual growth rate, Jeff Beck

HUDSON, Ohio, May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --LeafFilter's CEO Jeff Beck has been named the winner of a Bronze Stevie Award in the Entrepreneur of the Year category in The 17th Annual American Business Awards.

Key Points: 
  • HUDSON, Ohio, May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --LeafFilter's CEO Jeff Beck has been named the winner of a Bronze Stevie Award in the Entrepreneur of the Year category in The 17th Annual American Business Awards.
  • The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.'s premier business awards program.
  • LeafFilter has also increased revenue by more than 6.5x over the last five years with a 47% organic revenue CAGR.
  • Details about The American Business Awards and the list of 2019 Stevie winners are available at www.StevieAwards.com/ABA .

Paradigm Names Marty Diamond Head of Global Music

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Thursday, April 18, 2019
Chip Hooper, Paradigm Talent Agency, Hannah Diamond, Talent agent, Diamond Platnumz, CHIP, Entertainment, Occupations, British musicians

NEW YORK, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Paradigm Talent Agency has named Marty Diamond the Head of Global Music, leading the agency's representation of many of music's most creatively and commercially successful artists worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Paradigm Talent Agency has named Marty Diamond the Head of Global Music, leading the agency's representation of many of music's most creatively and commercially successful artists worldwide.
  • Diamond has been an architect of the music division's expansion while shepherding the careers of elite artists and agents alike.
  • Diamond will head Paradigm's music executive leadership group.
  • Diamond succeeds previous Head of Music Chip Hooper, who died in 2016.

Watercrest Senior Living Group Focuses on Growth Announcing Judi Donovan as Vice President of Startup Operations

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Friday, March 29, 2019
British musicians, Musicians, Donovan, Vice president

VERO BEACH, Fla., March 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Senior Living Group proudly announces the addition of Judi Donovan to the executive leadership team in a newly created role as vice president of startup operations.

Key Points: 
  • VERO BEACH, Fla., March 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Senior Living Group proudly announces the addition of Judi Donovan to the executive leadership team in a newly created role as vice president of startup operations.
  • As vice president of startup operations, Donovan oversees the partnership and collaboration between the construction and operational teams to ensure a smooth transition for opening new communities and welcoming incoming associates, residents and family members.
  • "Working together as a team creates a loving and safe place for seniors to call home," says Judi Donovan , Watercrest's vice president of startup operations.
  • A certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest Senior Living Group specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders.

The Conversation US Names Beth Daley Editor and General Manager

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Monday, March 4, 2019
Communications, Publishing, Other Communications, British musicians, Daley, The Boston Globe, English singers, Media in the United States, Daley family

The Conversation US , an independent, nonprofit media organization dedicated to authenticated explanatory journalism and high-quality public discourse, today announced the appointment of veteran journalist Beth Daley as its new Editor and General Manager.

Key Points: 
  • The Conversation US , an independent, nonprofit media organization dedicated to authenticated explanatory journalism and high-quality public discourse, today announced the appointment of veteran journalist Beth Daley as its new Editor and General Manager.
  • We are delighted to welcome Beth Daley as the new leader of The Conversation US, said Thomas Fiedler, Chairman of The Conversation US Board of Trustees and Dean of the Boston University College of Communication.
  • Daley spent more than two decades at the Boston Globe, leading coverage on the environment for 13 years and also covering education, space and general news.
  • I am thrilled to be joining the deeply talented team at The Conversation US, Daley said.

Global Ginger Processing Market Outlook, 2019-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, February 28, 2019
Retail, Food, Beverage, Plants, Ginger, Value chain, British musicians

The "Ginger Processing Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Ginger Processing Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The study, which has been done by one of the world's leading research and advisory firms, covers all the requisite aspects of the ginger processing market.
  • How has the ginger processing market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What are the various stages in the value chain of the global ginger processing industry?