Our Black History. Vaccinations. Read. Stop the Conspiracy and Misinformation on Vaccinations. January 2022

 It comes down to a matter of capitalism\profit vs the good of the community and society.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallpox_vaccine 

'.....since 1706, when preacher Cotton Mather learned it from Onesimus, a man he held as a slave, who – like many of his peers – had been inoculated in Africa before they were kidnapped.^[46] This practice was widely criticized at first.^[47] However, a limited trial showed six deaths occurred out of 244 who were variolated (2.5%), while 844 out of 5980 died of natural disease (14%), and the process was widely adopted throughout the colonies.'

 

RE-EDUCATION for the benefit of the communities and society?

What of those accused of corruption at at national level globally?

Are they prosecuted?

Jail time in their nation of origin?

Flight to foreign nation for avoid court trail?

The Briefing

By Martin Peers

Supported by Standard Chartered

January 3, 2022

Finally! It shouldn’t be a surprise that a jury found Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes guilty this afternoon on four charges of fraud and conspiracy. It was obviously hard for jurors to look past evidence that, for example, Holmes had doctored paperwork by adding the logos of pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer to suggest they were believers in Theranos’ technology. Holmes now faces as long as 20 years in prison.

There’s a case to be made that Holmes shouldn’t go to prison, though. After all, what would it achieve? Her career as an entrepreneur is over. After a conviction on charges of defrauding investors, it’s hard to imagine anyone would back her in another venture. The U.S. imprisons people at a far higher rate than any other country—and of course it is disproportionately people of color who are the victims, not white people like Holmes. Even so, we routinely accept prison as a penalty without thinking through the logic of whether it makes sense.

And it has to be said that there is a degree of unfairness in how Holmes has been treated. Is she the only entrepreneur who has pushed past the line of hype and exaggeration into outright falsehoods? Surely not. Holmes became a business icon, in the media as much as among some investors, because she was a young female founder—occupying a role usually played by men. That set her up for a harder fall, but it doesn’t justify a prison sentence.

In fact, it’s hard not to think of Anthony Levandowski, whose own conviction and prison sentence on trade secrets theft was wiped clean by a Trump pardon last year. The logic then, according to his supporters, was that his technical brilliance could benefit society more with him out of prison than inside of one. That was a dubious argument, for sure. And it’s a reminder of how arbitrary are our notions of crime and punishment.

The Global Conference on Hop Hop Education on February 3-8 2021

 Join us for The Global Conference on Hop Hop Education on February 3-8 2021!

Our objective with the GCHHE is to bring together scholars, artists, advocates and practitioners who engage in Hip Hop to both define Hip Hop Pedagogy, and explore how Hip Hop Pedagogy can be used to empower our global community. Due to the ongoing spike of COVID-19, the Global Conference on Hip Hop Education will be held virtually again! Nevertheless, we are excited to explore what Hip Hop pedagogy looks like during these times. This year, the theme is "Exploring the Foundation of Hip Hop History and Education" and is co-sponsored by HHAAE and ASA College.

Registration Rates

- General Registration : $60 (Includes Badge and Paper Program)

- Student Registration : $22 (Includes Badge and Electronic Program)

You may register via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-global-conference-on-hip-hop-education-gchhe-virtual-conference-tickets-221536590907. 

As we finalize our schedule, we want to share that the deadline for submission has been extended to Saturday, January 8th, 2022 by 11:59PM. Spots are filling up fast and we can't wait to share the amazing works that have already been accepted! If you or someone you may know is interested in submitting, you may do so via the linked Google Form: GCHHE Presenter Proposal - 2022

If you have any questions, would like to be a sponsor, or just want to contact us. Feel free to reach out.

Conference: https://www.hhaae.org/conference

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Schedule an Appointment:  HHAAE Appointment Scheduler

Asia Trade Week. Trade in Asia: looking ahead 21st-24th March 2022 Online and in-person

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Modern supply chains are highly complex and susceptible to disruptions. Last year’s Suez Canal blockage served to illustrate the fragility of current global supply chains and highlight the importance of having visibility across them in navigating challenges effectively. Register free Share with a peer

 

Real-time supply-chain visibility platforms have been used over the last 18 months by leading logistics organisations to successfully manage logistics and supply-chain disruptions. How can you benefit from it?   Join more than 50 policy maker and industry expert speakers for the 3rd annual Asia Trade Week — a forward-looking, must-attend event for those involved in trade in Asia-Pacific looking to discover new opportunities for growth. Find out more

 

Who will be speaking? Over the course of 4 days, Asia Trade Week will convene business leaders, trade negotiators, policymakers, academics and experts including:

 

Anderson Martins Head, Supply Chain & Procurement Nestlé Philippines Craig Burchell Senior vice president, Global Trade Affairs Huawei Technologies Joseph Phi  Group chief executive, Li & Fung; President, LF Logistics Khulan Davaadorj Director and chief technologist LHAMOUR

 

Mary Jacques Global director, Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Lenovo Michelle Ho President, Asia Pacific UPS Ng Chee Soon Managing director Carousell Singapore Pakorn Thampimukvatana Director, supply chain, India and South-East Asia Danone

 

Find out more   What will they speak about?

 

Join us for answers to: ·        How to work collaboratively with partners across the value chain and share data when appropriate ·        How to prepare for worst-case scenarios in supply-chain disruptions ·        How to better understand customer demand and its fluctuations to improve transport and warehouse processes ·        What opportunities do blockchain and other technologies bring for the supply chain in Asia? ·        At a time of peak consumer demand for shipping, especially in e-commerce, what are the benefits for the most tech-savvy firms Register free

 

We look forward to you joining us in March next year.

 

Yours sincerely, Laurel West Managing director, Economist Events, Asia  The Economist Group

 

 

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Iraq’s Fareed Yasseen given 2021 ‘Ambassador of the Year’ award. December 2021

Congratulations Ambassador Yasseen.

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December 28, 2021   Iraq’s Fareed Yasseen given 2021 ‘Ambassador of the Year’ award   The National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC) recognized Iraq’s Fareed Yasseen as its 2021 “Ambassador of the Year” during a Dec. 14 awards ceremony and luncheon at Washington’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The event, which attracted 150 people, including 20 current and former ambassadors. “Look around you,” Yasseen told his audience. “You will find not only members of the business community, but also elected officials, current and former government officials, diplomats, academics, researchers, human rights activists, journalists, and friends, including a couple of my Baghdad College classmates. I don’t blush, and I am not easily humbled, but this turnout is truly humbling.” Yasseen noted that three of his colleagues have received NUSACC’s “Ambassador of the Year” award in past years: Algeria’s Madjid Bouguerra, Jordan’s Dina Kawar and Tunisia’s Faisal Gouia. “The United States and the Republic of Iraq have traveled a long road together over the years,” said David Hamod, NUSACC’s president & CEO, in praising Yasseen. “He has skillfully and strategically built partnerships between Iraq and America that will serve our respective countries for decades to come.” Read More »