Orders, decorations, and medals

Cadiz Water Project Recognized as a Top 10 Infrastructure Project at the North American Infrastructure Forum

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Monday, October 21, 2019

Blueprint 2025 is a bi-partisan coalition of infrastructure leaders dedicated to transforming the domestic infrastructure market by injecting private investment into key, strategic projects.

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  • Blueprint 2025 is a bi-partisan coalition of infrastructure leaders dedicated to transforming the domestic infrastructure market by injecting private investment into key, strategic projects.
  • Todays awards were granted to projects that will improve and expand North American infrastructure, but require little or no public investment to be built.
  • The Cadiz Water Project was the sole California project to be recognized at todays ceremony presided over by General David H. Petraeus, a member of Blueprint 2025s National Infrastructure Performance Council.
  • Prior to construction, the Project must complete final arrangements and permits to convey water within excess capacity in Southern Californias public water conveyance system.

Alliance for Israel Advocacy Condemns Malaysia Prime Minister's Virulent Anti-Semitic Remarks

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Friday, October 18, 2019

WASHINGTON, Oct 18, 2019 The Alliance for Israel Advocacy (AIA) ( www.israeladvocates.org ) responded to Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad's recent and well publicized speech at Columbia University, which was laced with anti-Semitic comments.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct 18, 2019 The Alliance for Israel Advocacy (AIA) ( www.israeladvocates.org ) responded to Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad's recent and well publicized speech at Columbia University, which was laced with anti-Semitic comments.
  • Sadly, we've seen this before, as he has a history of anti-Semitic, venomous remarks.
  • But, to say such things here on U.S. soil and unabated at a respected and revered university is insulting and intolerable."
  • The Alliance for Israel Advocacy (AIA) seeks to activate and organize American support for Israel by articulating Israel's biblical claim to the Land.

Malaysia Pavilion at GreenTech Malaysia's Expo 2020 Dubai to be Carbon Free

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- At the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2019), the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad today, announced "Malaysia's Net Zero Carbon Pavilion", an initiative to offset the carbon from the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, organized by Malaysian Green Technology Corporation.

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  • KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- At the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2019), the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad today, announced "Malaysia's Net Zero Carbon Pavilion", an initiative to offset the carbon from the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, organized by Malaysian Green Technology Corporation.
  • The carbon emission calculation includes the embodied materials, the construction process and the operation within the Pavilion from October 2020 April 2021; and dismantling of the pavilion according to Expo 2020 Dubai's requirement.
  • This is a national initiative, in line with Malaysia's efforts to reduce our carbon emission by 45% by 2030.
  • Malaysia's Net Zero Carbon Pavilion will highlight our commitment towards reducing our carbon emission, as agreed in the Paris Agreement.

Press release - Opening of October I plenary session

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

President Sassoli expressed his condolences to the family of Jacques Chirac, calling him a great European who always worked for peace, tolerance and democracy.

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  • President Sassoli expressed his condolences to the family of Jacques Chirac, calling him a great European who always worked for peace, tolerance and democracy.
  • Recalling those who lost their lives in a shipwreck close to Lampedusa, President Sassoli said tangible measures were needed to bring an end to the deaths in the Mediterranean sea.
  • The President expressed his condolences to the people of Halle, adding that his thoughts are with the families of the victims.
  • If no request for a vote in Parliament on the decision to enter into negotiations is made by midnight on Wednesday, the committees may start negotiations.

General David Petraeus Featured by Forbes Author Bill Higgs with an "Insider" Interview on Leadership on Culture Code Champions Podcast

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Monday, September 30, 2019

NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Forbes author, speaker, and internationally renowned billion dollar business mentor Bill Higgs interviews West Point classmate General David Petraeus (U.S. Army, Ret.)

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Forbes author, speaker, and internationally renowned billion dollar business mentor Bill Higgs interviews West Point classmate General David Petraeus (U.S. Army, Ret.)
  • Mr. Higgs and General Petraeus weave together their academic and athletic West Point prowess to create the Culture Code Champions recipe for success on the field, off the field, in the military, as well as the civilian world.
  • General Petraeus is considered a generational thought leader and is now a partner with the global investment firm KKR Global Institute.
  • Every week Bill interviews world class experts on business and winning culture on his Culture Code Champions podcast.

Governor General to Attend the Funeral of Jacques Chirac

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Sunday, September 29, 2019

OTTAWA, Sept. 29, 2019 /CNW/ - At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Paris, France, to attend the funeral of Jacques Chirac, on Monday, September 30, 2019.

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  • OTTAWA, Sept. 29, 2019 /CNW/ - At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Paris, France, to attend the funeral of Jacques Chirac, on Monday, September 30, 2019.
  • Jacques Chirac was the President of the French Republic from 1995 to 2007.

Governor General to travel to France to attend the service for former French President Jacques Chirac

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Sunday, September 29, 2019

OTTAWA, Sept. 29, 2019 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Paris, France where she will lead a delegation and serve as Canada's official representative at the service for former French President Jacques Chirac.

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  • OTTAWA, Sept. 29, 2019 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Paris, France where she will lead a delegation and serve as Canada's official representative at the service for former French President Jacques Chirac.
  • The service will take place on September 30, 2019.
  • "Former President Jacques Chirac was a great statesman who served the people of France with distinction over the course of his extensive political career.
  • Jacques Chirac was the President of France from 1995 to 2007.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of former French President Jacques Chirac

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

SUDBURY, ON, Sept. 26, 2019 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of former French President Jacques Chirac:

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  • SUDBURY, ON, Sept. 26, 2019 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of former French President Jacques Chirac:
    "It is with profound sadness that I learned of the death of Jacques Chirac, a great statesman who left his mark on the history of France.
  • "During a political career spanning more than 40 years, President Chirac devoted himself to helping France and the French people reach their full potential, building a stronger Europe, and advocating for the humanist values shared by France and Canada.
  • "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of former President Chirac, and to the French people, who are mourning his loss."
  • This document is also available at: http://pm.gc.ca

Forbes Author Bill Higgs Launches Culture Code Champions Podcast, Featuring Former CIA Director, General David Petraeus as His Inaugural Interview

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

NEW YORK, Sept.26, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Forbes author, speaker, and internationally renowned billion dollar business mentor Bill Higgs has released his new Culture Code Champions podcast.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept.26, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Forbes author, speaker, and internationally renowned billion dollar business mentor Bill Higgs has released his new Culture Code Champions podcast.
  • In his inaugural episode, Bill interviews his West Point teammate and classmate, General David Petraeus.
  • Together, these titans of leadership, culture, and business share their hard won insights behind the scenes in this Culture Code Champions episode.
  • Every week Bill interviews world class experts on business and winning culture on his Culture Code Champions podcast.

Mobile Heartbeat Collaborates With Eisenhower Health to Improve Emergency Response Communication

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Healthcare communications company Mobile Heartbeat has announced a collaborative partnership with Magnet Recognized Eisenhower Health of Rancho Mirage, California.

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  • Healthcare communications company Mobile Heartbeat has announced a collaborative partnership with Magnet Recognized Eisenhower Health of Rancho Mirage, California.
  • The aim of the partnership has been to develop a more comprehensive communication network, specifically tailored to emergency and disaster response situations.
  • Working with Eisenhowers Annette Brown, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, and Tim Beringer, Director, Employee Health and Safety, Security and Emergency Management, the Mobile Heartbeat team provided recommendations for improving the existing processes and communication structure.
  • Eisenhower Health is a not-for-profit, comprehensive health care institution that includes the 463-bed Eisenhower Hospital, the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center at Eisenhower and the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower.