This article is from Capital & Main , an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. After decades of decline in overtime pay, the Biden administration is considering action to sharply expand access in a time of high inflation. This is the fourth article of a four-part series examining the 40-year effort by big business and elected officials to deny Americans extra pay for extra work. advertisement advertisement With Americans struggling with inflation, workers’ advocates are banking on a White House that has promised to make millions more workers eligible for overtime wages that pay time and a half. Two presidents who made similar promises over the last 45 years failed to deliver, resulting in outdated federal overtime guidelines and underfunded labor enforcement. But during decades in which lawmakers and lobbyists cut away at overtime access, states like Washington and California … [Read more...] about How several states are taking the lead on restoring overtime pay
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Malaysia, Uzbekistan to strengthen bilateral ties in numerous fields
- A + A KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): Malaysia dan Uzbekistan are to strengthen further bilateral ties and cooperation in fields like trade, investment, tourism, education, health, technical cooperation and human resource development, and people to people contact. Both sides also shared their views on regional and international issues including the situation in Uzbekistan’s neighbouring state of Afghanistan, through the meetings between Malaysian Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar and his Uzbekistan counterpart, Furkat Sidikov. According to a statement issued by the Malaysian Foreign Ministry (Wisma Putra) on Sunday (May 22), during his visit to the Central Asian nation from May 19-21, Kamarudin also paid courtesy call on the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Aziz Abdukhakimov, who is also the Uzbekistan’s Tourism and Cultural Heritage Minister. Kamarudin also called on Uzbekistan’s legislative assembly speaker Nurdinjon Ismoilov. The year 2022 denotes the … [Read more...] about Malaysia, Uzbekistan to strengthen bilateral ties in numerous fields
Govt approves RM132.2 mil development allocation for fire dept
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (Photo by Zahid Izzani/The Edge filepix) - A + A KEPALA BATAS (May 22): The government has approved RM132.4 million in development allocation for the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to improve its readiness and for the welfare of its personnel. Prime Minster Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said as a government responsible and concerned for the development of fire and rescue services in the country, various efforts have been taken to fulfil the service commitments towards Malaysians especially from the aspect of firefighting infrastructure development and human capital. "It (The allocation) covers procurement of fire engines, utility vehicles, fire forensics vehicles, personal protective equipment (PPE) and firefighting monitoring software systems aimed at boosting the department’s effectiveness in handling emergency cases,” he said in his World FireFighters’ Day speech at the … [Read more...] about Govt approves RM132.2 mil development allocation for fire dept
Coach Ghicka Bernabe ‘confused’ over judging system as NU Pep Squad gets bronze
NU Pep Squad during the UAAP Season 84 Cheerdance Competition. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — National University PEP squad coach Ghicka Bernabe stressed she is not questioning their third place finish that ended its two-season reign, but she couldn’t stop wondering about the change in the judging system of the 2022 UAAP Cheerdance Competition. Long regarded as the standard of the midseason extravaganza after winning six of the last seven seasons with its fast-paced stunts, the NU PEP Squad failed to complete its “three-peat” and settled for bronze on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. But for the multi-titled coach, her team did well. “I think my team did really well. If there’s a wobble in the segment of our stunts, I don’t think it will affect the routine entirely. I’m just being honest. Being in this industry for how many years, I don’t want to question the results but I believe my team did well,” Bernabe lamented. The NU PEP Squad scored 681 points with six-point penalty … [Read more...] about Coach Ghicka Bernabe ‘confused’ over judging system as NU Pep Squad gets bronze
SEA Games: Chot Reyes takes blame for Gilas’ failed gold medal bid
Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes in the 31st SEA Games. SEA GAMES POOL MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes took the fall for the national team’s botched gold medal bid in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, Vietnam on Sunday. The Philippines, deemed as an immovable dynasty in the region, was knocked off its lofty perch by an emerging Indonesian side, 85-81. “Our players played their best,” said Reyes, who was tapped to replace Tab Baldwin in an unexpected shakeup last February. “Indonesia came with a very good game plan. They shot well from the three-point line. In the end, we just couldn’t match it.” “Obviously that’s on me. I take full accountability and responsibility for the result. Like I said, they tried their best and that’s sports. That’s life. Sometimes, things don’t work out the way we played,” he added. PBA stars Matthew Wright and June Mar Fajardo led the way with 23 and 20 points, respectively but Gilas’ offensive woes coupled … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Chot Reyes takes blame for Gilas’ failed gold medal bid
Chin Hin Group continues M&A spree
CHIN Hin Group Bhd is again making waves for its acquisitive drive. Chin Hin is a 31.2% stake owner in Signature International Bhd after purchasing a stake in March 2021. Earlier in the week, Signature had announced its intention to acquire a 23.67% stake in Main Market-listed Fiamma Holdings Bhd for RM180mil cash or RM1.50 per share. ALSO READ: Chin Hin takes control of Ajiya Fiamma mainly distributes and services home and kitchen electrical appliances and it also makes built-in kitchen and wardrobes. In December 2020, Chin Hin had parked Chin Hin Group Property Bhd (CHGP) under its stable after it acquired a 51.5% equity stake in a related party transaction (RPT) from the latter’s major shareholders. According to its 2021 annual report, Chin Hin now has an effective 59.3% stake in CHGP. There have been more acquisitions. Chin Hin is now a 65%-owner of construction firm Kayangan Kemas Sdn Bhd and the company is the single largest 24.68% shareholder in construction … [Read more...] about Chin Hin Group continues M&A spree
Tiger Woods Allegedly Didn’t Remember Driving After Horrible Car Crash
Tiger Woods allegedly has no memory of driving right before getting into a terrible car crash. According to USA Today , a police affidavit claims the legendary golfer told police in the aftermath of the crash that he didn’t remember driving. Police have gotten a warrant for the car’s black box to see if that will help them learn how the situation unfolded. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) This morning @LMTLASD responded to a roll-over collision in which @TigerWoods was injured. Please see our statement… pic.twitter.com/cSWOxKZC1w — LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) February 23, 2021 Woods was involved in a horrific single-vehicle rollover crash in Los Angeles County February 23, and he suffered shattered tibia and fibula bones in his right leg. He’s since undergone multiple medical procedures and is on the road to recovery . It is hard to explain how touching today was when I turned on the tv … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods Allegedly Didn’t Remember Driving After Horrible Car Crash
61-Year-Old Professor Faces Suspension For Starring In HARDCORE PORN With College-Aged Women
A 61-year-old chemical engineering professor has reportedly been suspended from his job for appearing in a series of porn films with women roughly 40 years younger than he is. The professor and porn thespian is Nicholas Goddard, reports Metro, a tabloid newspaper out of the United Kingdom . By day, for over two decades, Goddard has belonged to the faculty at the University of Manchester. From his academic perch, he has published myriad scholarly papers. For 10 years or so, Goddard has also been moonlighting in the porn industry as “Old Nick.” The specialty of the sexagenarian — absolutely no pun intended — is sex romps with young porn starlets. Goddard’s smut films include “Blonde teen Lexi gets fucked by Old Nick” and “Busty teen Lolly fuck old Nick outdoors.” The collection of skin flicks, collectively called “Beauty and the Senior,” has been viewed by over a million avid porn consumers on websites such as Pornhub. An intrepid reporter from the Daily Mail, another … [Read more...] about 61-Year-Old Professor Faces Suspension For Starring In HARDCORE PORN With College-Aged Women
High School Band Teacher Abruptly Resigns After Her PORN STAR Double Life Gets Exposed
A high school band teacher in Ohio has resigned in response to revelations that she moonlights as an Internet porn star. The teacher, Kristin Sundman, had been assistant band director at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio, according to Cleveland Fox affiliate WJW . Sundman, 31, looks to have appeared on X-rated websites engaged in all manner sexually-explicit acts with other women and also by herself, in the shower. Official at Kent Roosevelt placed Sundman on paid administrative leave on Tuesday of last week after an unidentified web user identified her as an amateur porn thespian. Sundman then resigned over the weekend. “We received a resignation, and that is effective immediately,” school district superintendent George Joseph said, according to the Record-Courier , a local newspaper. “With that resignation, our investigation of the matter is closed, as she is no longer our employee.” Joseph had told WJW that he and his staff were conducting a crack … [Read more...] about High School Band Teacher Abruptly Resigns After Her PORN STAR Double Life Gets Exposed
GoPro HERO 10 Is A Sleek Modern-Day Handycam
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Since our kids have grown up, I admittedly don’t take a lot of video anymore. Mostly because my wife and I can be only so entertaining on camera by ourselves. So any video I capture these days is an on-the-spot thought and through the lens of my smartphone. The quality is acceptable but really flat. Yet there are always things I see that I want to capture. And for the past few years – instead of photographing something directly – I’ve often taken video instead and then gone through frame-by-frame to pick the best image to use as a photo. But the quality is often degraded, when I do that. Not anymore. I’ve gotten hold of the GoPro HERO10 Black Creator Edition – billed as an all-in-one content capturing powerhouse that makes vlogging, filmmaking and live streaming easier than ever. This system features pro-quality 5.3K video, Emmy award-winning HyperSmooth 4.0 video stabilization, enhanced audio, LED lighting and four hours … [Read more...] about GoPro HERO 10 Is A Sleek Modern-Day Handycam