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Secretary Perdue in California MONDAY
(Washington, D.C., July 12, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will be in California Monday, July 15th.
Secretary Perdue to Tour Sysco Facility and Participate in Signing Ceremony
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour the San Diego Sysco facility and participate in a signing ceremony for the White House’s Pledge to America’s Workers Initiative with Sysco leadership. Following the ceremony, Secretary Perdue will hold a media availability with company leadership.
WHEN: Monday, July 15th beginning at 11:00am PDT.
WHERE: Sysco, 12180 Kirkham Road, Poway, California 92064
Secretary Perdue to Tour Rancho Guejito Avocado Farm
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour Rancho Guejito Avocado Farm. Following the tour, Secretary Perdue will hold a media availability.
WHEN: Monday, July 15th beginning at 1:15pm PDT.
WHERE: Rancho Guejito Avocado Farm, 17224 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, California 92027
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Phaze Concrete names three of the most unusual, yet safe and durable commercial construction materials available.
CEDAR CITY, UTAH, USA, July 10, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- When most people think of a commercially structured building, they think of steel and concrete. That makes sense, considering there are plenty of buildings that are created from these materials. Steel and concrete are strong, durable, safe, tried, and true. However, even though these materials are most common, they are not the only option.
Phaze Concrete explores three unusual, but effective commercial construction materials. While they might be unconventional, they are legitimate, safe, and durable alternatives.
HempCrete
HempCretes are building blocks that are created for construction, which can be used commercially, as well as individually. This is a renewable and strong material source that can be quickly mass-produced. Plus, the strong blocks made by mixing lime and the hemp plant are also exceedingly light, which helps the building process.
Bamboo
Bamboo cannot replace steel or concrete, but it is an effective replacement for wood. Not only does bamboo give the structure a unique look, but it is also a much more sustainable option. (Bamboo is considered an invasive species, though, so be careful.) The good news about an invasive species, when it comes to building materials, though, is that it grows back quickly. Therefore, can be harvested without inflicting the same damage to the environment as cutting down trees for construction. Although, it has the same effect and can even be treated to have the same look as wood.
Hay Bales
Hay bales. Yes. Hay; as in the stringy stuff cows munch on. Hay bales are an excellent source of natural insulation. Once upon a time, hay bales used to be the premier choice for insulating homes and buildings, but modernization took over. However, with builders becoming green and energy-efficient, there is a push to return to the old ways. Hay is easy to move, store, and create, making it a convenient option. Plus, it does away with the man-made insulation that is created with tiny shards of glass, so it is safer. The only downside to using hay bales for insulation commercially is that it works better in smaller spaces. However, with startups and small businesses becoming a driving force, smaller workspaces are not uncommon.
In summation, Phaze Concrete understands that not all commercial buildings can use these unusual construction materials. Ultimately, it depends on the regulations of the building area. Yet, these options are still unique and can be used for commercial structures. There is a whole world out there and Phaze Concrete wants their clients to know that it might not matter that the idea is unconventional. There are options out there that are safe and effective, even if they are not yet popular. There are plenty of ways to build a commercial structure. If safety and durability are accounted for, the possibilities are often far more adventurous than what the norm accepts. Never be afraid to be different. More often than not, it will work out in your favor, both personally and professionally.
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SANDY, UTAH, UNITED STATES, July 12, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- By John Hartvigsen- Vexillologist
• The Betsy Ross Flag belongs to all Americans, not to any faction or hate group. If you feel that this flag has
been co-opted, the message is simple: Take it back by displaying it proudly.
• As part of an effort to claim all of America’s historic flags, including the Betsy Ross Flag for all Americans,
Colonial Flag Company is sharing a historical perspective from renowned flag expert John Hartvigsen.
• Colonial Flag is introducing a “Just Fly It.” campaign to promote the concept.
Here it is July and we encounter yet a new flag controversy. The right to protest is one of the rights that the United States Flag symbolizes. However, on Independence Day, there are deeper issues that we may consider. Is the attack on the Betsy Ross flag warranted because at its founding slavery was practiced in the new United States? More concerning, perhaps, is the charge that the flag has been co-opted by hate groups, hence its display should be avoided.
Colonial Flag Company argues that United States flags, and all of its historic predecessors, are the great symbols of our shared histories, values and aspirations and of a pure and lofty vision
Eminent flag historian, Dr. Whitney Smith, noted that while the United States of America does not have a monarch who stands above politics, the United States flag fills the role of being above politics. It is not the flag of party or faction or issue but the symbol that represents our shared history, traditions, aspirations and values as a people.
When the Second Continental Congress declared American independence in July of 1776, we changed from being colonies of a kingdom to become a republic. The word republic comes from a Latin root phrase res publica which loosely translates as “in the matter of the public.” A republic is thus a form of government where the authority to govern flows not from a monarch but from the governed. When the Founders prepared the U.S. Constitution, the preamble began with the words, “We the people,” which made clear that governing power begins with the American people.
However, constitutional monarchies such as the United Kingdom have some advantages: one being that the king or queen stands above politics. Britain’s Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II, recently welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump for a state visit as she has done for countless other heads of states during her 67 years on the throne. Being above politics, she entertains each leader—whether president, dictator or king—representing the British nation but not any political party, faction or issue.
The U.S. Head of State—whether Reagan, Clinton or Trump—carries political baggage springing from their roles as political leaders. So, protestors may have gathered for Trump’s visit to London, but the British Head of State filled her role flawlessly.
Controversy has swirled as athletes have knelt rather than standing to honor the flag and the National Anthem. A few years ago, politicians came under attack if they failed to wear flag lapel pins, and the current president is known for exaggeratedly hugging the flag at political rallies.
Now Nike has stopped plans to release sneakers featuring a 13-Star U.S. flag embroidered above the heel at the back of the shoes. This brought about by a protest from Colin Kaepernick, a former San Francisco 49er’s quarterback turned activist, that the original U.S. flag should not be depicted since slavery existed in the United States when the nation was formed.
Others may have protested that according to the U.S. Flag Code the flag should not be placed on clothing, and certainly a shoe may not be the best place to embroider a flag. However, the sneaker design was tastefully done, and Nike’s intention would have been to honor the flag and the nation.
Kaepernick certainly has a right to his opinion. No nation, not just the United States, has been or is perfect. It is through striving to achieve the founding ideals symbolized in the flag, over many years, through all the challenges that mark a nation’s history, that we define the flag. The Declaration of Independence declared that “all men are created equal,” but it took decades and a bloody Civil War to end slavery.
Americans may be saddened that Nike would bow to such an argument. Those who do not choose to wear Nike Air Max 1 Quick Strike Fourth of July shoes, for whatever reason, have the freedom to not purchase or wear them; that is one of the freedoms represented by the U.S. flag . However, others resent Nike’s decision based on the overwhelming positive sacrifices and collective history that represent the good in Americans as a whole.
The Betsy Ross Flag belongs to all Americans, not to any faction or hate group. If you feel that that this flag has been co-opted, the message is simple: Take it back by displaying it proudly!
As part of an effort to claim all of America’s historic flags, including the Betsy Ross Flag, for all Americans, Colonial Flag Company has produced bumper stickers and t-shirts promoting the concept bearing the simple message, “Just Fly It.”
Let the Stars and Stripes stand above politics and fly proudly to symbolize that which unites us.
Val Kelly
Colonial Flag
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