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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Labor strikes are looming at three of the nations’s major universities, continuing the trend of increased union activism and success on American campuses that began with a prolonged strike at the University of Californ ia last November and has continued at scores of institutions ever since. Now, campus workers at the Rutgers University, the University of Michigan and the California State University system appear ready to strike over a set of demands, including increased compensation, improved benefits, and better working conditions. Rutgers University Members of two unions at Rutgers University voted recently to authorize a strike by their members. The AAUP-AFT, which represent full-time faculty, graduate student workers and postdocs, and the Rutgers Adjunct Faculty Union, which represents part-time instructors, both voted to authorize a work stoppage should ongoing contract negotiations with the university … [Read more...] about Strikes Loom at Rutgers, University Of Michigan, Cal State System

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin When Brentford FC manager Thomas Frank finally broke his silence about the potential for star striker Ivan Toney to be hit with a lengthy ban he didn’t hold back. Toney pleaded guilty to 232 alleged breaches of rules related to gambling earlier this month and there is speculation the Football Association will deliver a severe punishment. Anti-gambling charities have highlighted the irony in Toney being reprimanded for indulging in a pastime soccer actively promotes. “If you force young people to endorse addictive products, don’t be surprised if they use them,” one organization, The Big Step, tweeted alongside a picture of Toney wearing different shirts emblazoned with gambling logos and player of the month trophies sponsored by betting firms. Amongst the images was a photo of Toney in the current Brentford FC home shirt which carries the ‘Hollywood Bets’ logo. And, when handling the topic of Toney’s ban, it … [Read more...] about Brentford FC Coach Thomas Frank’s Gambling Blindspot

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A few days ago, the board of Arlington County, Virginia voted unanimously to allow multi-family housing structures—often called “missing middle” housing—in neighborhoods that were exclusively zoned for single family homes. This is a great win for supporters of more housing, but there is more work to do. Arlington has some of the highest housing prices in Virginia. According to data from Zillow , the typical home in Arlington is valued at $747,335, which is the 17 th highest in the state. And it is not unique among Northern Virginia (NoVA) cities: The Washington D.C. metro area, where Arlington is located, has 28 of the 30 most expensive housing markets in Virginia. The only way to keep housing prices stable is to build enough housing to meet demand, and the only way to bring prices down is to expand supply faster than demand. Land-use regulations such as minimum lot sizes, height requirements, and density … [Read more...] about Arlington, Virginia Passes Important Housing Reforms, But More Work To Be Done

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin More than David Benavidez’s power and more than Caleb Plant’s intelligence and technical boxing ability, their 168-pound PPV showdown on Saturday is all about the two personalities going into the ring. And how much these two guys purportedly despise each other. Benavidez vs. Plant is one of the most anticipated fights of the year, and partially, it’s because there seems to be true hatred between the two. Here’s everything you need to know about David Benavidez vs. Caleb Plant, including the odds, their records and a prediction on who will win. Benavidez is one of the best super middleweights around. So is Plant. But that’s not really what this fight is about. No, it’s a grudge match with a nasty leadup, and both fighters have tossed personal barbs at each other. Benavidez has called Plant “fake.” Plant has simmered because Benavidez’s father has mentioned Plant’s late daughter. Plant has ripped Benavidez for his past cocaine … [Read more...] about David Benavidez Vs. Caleb Plant: Odds, Records, Prediction

(CTN News) – The Meta-owned WhatsApp service is adding another feature that will let users send audio messages playable only once, according to WaBetaInfo, which reported on the news. The app-tracking website reports that the messaging app has started rolling out the new update, bringing it up to version 2.23.7.8, as listed in the app-tracking website. As part of the app, there is an audio message feature that can only be played once at a time when the app is opened to ensure your privacy is protected. Due to the fact that this feature is still being developed for the time being, there will be a future update with this feature available. Additionally to WhatsApp’s already existing features, it’s also possible to send images and videos that are only viewable once as part of WhatsApp’s already existing features, in addition to WhatsApp’s already existing features. Currently, the app is working on the audio messages that will be sent to the users as part of the service. … [Read more...] about WhatsApp Is Adding More Privacy To Audio Messages