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Emfuleni workers pocket R65m overtime but water crisis persists
The beleaguered municipality of Emfuleni in Gauteng has spent more than…
Putin still has ‘brutality in his back pocket’, Defense Secretary warns
The international community should "be careful" if Vladimir Putin wins in Ukraine by "brutality", warned the Secretary of Defense.Ben Wallace told the Defense of Europe conference at King's College London on Monday that Russia's technology,…
“From the Pocket of an Overcoat” is perfect for summer reading guides!
Acclaimed children's book by author and illustrator Robert Vincent emphasizes identity and acceptance
LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "From the pocket of an overcoat" (Friendly Falls Press; Simon & Schuster's Archway…
Pocket HRMS partners with a reputation for instant talent onboarding and background checks
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India Pocket HRMS, a recognized innovator in the HRMS ecosystem, today announced its partnership with Repute to increase the efficiency of its clients' HR processes. Repute is a unique,…
People left out of pocket by shopkeepers say UK county court system is ‘inadequate’ |…
HAzel Rose's coffin was believed to have been adorned with her favorite spring flowers for her funeral in March last year. But she was sent to rest in a bare coffin when the wreath, ordered from a London florist, did not arrive. A year…
These miniature snails are the little pocket of joy you really need
I'm ready with an entire thesis on why snails are queer culture. They're a bit slimy and traditionally straight people don't like them, to begin with. They are!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Yale summer stipend delay forces some students to pay out of pocket
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Due to pandemic-related travel!-->…
Third Annual “Poem in Your Pocket” Virtual Event at the Library
“Poem In Your Pocket” selections are featured on the “tornado feature” of the Sojourner Truth library website. Library website photo
April is National Poetry Month, and on April 15, Sojourner Truth Library released its third annual…
The Informer: Hip pocket focus as Anthony Albanese makes Grace Tame tearful | Blayney Chronicle
On the 18th day of the federal election campaign, all political parties are focused on the finances of the nation.Prime Minister Scott Morrison was campaigning in Cairns at Leichhardt's seat. He urged Australians to stay the course with…
Best Deep Pocket Flannel Sheets – KXAN Austin
What are the best deep pocket flannel sheets?
If you are looking for soft sheets that are both breathable and warm, flannel sheets might be your best bet. They are perfect for cool sleepers who want to stay warm during the cold…
Devastated family left £3,000 out of pocket as Brexit passport rule destroys holiday
A little-known Brexit passport rule left a family with £3,000 out of pocket when they were unable to travel overseas. Nina Gurd has been told she cannot board a flight to Portugal due to her passport expiring in February next year. The!-->…
Meet the station master who finances cleanliness out of pocket
Meet NK Sinha, the new Station Master of Reay Road Station of Central Railways (CR) Mumbai Division. Sinha considers the station her home and works hard to beautify it. Reay Road was named after Lord Reay, Governor of Bombay…
Autonomy on an empty pocket
The author (she) holds a doctorate in education.
The dream of free, quality higher education is an ideal that few countries have been able to achieve. Among them are Germany, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, France, Austria, Denmark,…
UK driving fury as fuel tax cut leaves 90% out of pocket – Sunak under fire | United Kingdom |…
A new study released by used car shopping service ChooseMyCar has found that more than 90% of drivers believe the Chancellor's fuel tax cut has had no impact on their fuel bill. In response to soaring fuel prices, Mr Sunak announced a fuel…
Welsh gran nearly £1,000 out of pocket after Wizz Air took her to the wrong country
A Welsh pensioner only realized she had been taken to the wrong country when she landed and attempted to pass through passport control. The 89-year-old was traveling overseas for her son's wedding. Swansea's Joe Winter checked into Luton!-->…
With 2 national titles in his suit pocket, Villanova’s Jay Wright retires
PHILADELPHIA CREAM - Jay Wright shocked college basketball on Wednesday night with his immediate resignation to Villanova, the Big East program he led to two national championships and four Final Fours in a Hall of Fame career.Wright, 60,…
Yomi Games Raises $2 Million to Become the “Zynga of Crypto” | Pocket Gamer.biz
Game developer Yomi Games announced raising $2 million in a seed round after its first NFT launch.Participants in the round included Hypersphere Ventures, Infinity Ventures Crypto, Cultur3 Capital, Maveron, Momentum 6, Taureon and a number…
Stella is a “pocket rocket” who misses being part of a family
Stella, a nine-year-old Staffy, was admitted to the RSPCA Animal Home in York for personal reasons and through no fault of her own.
Animal house staff describe her as "a really sweet and friendly girl who is now…
Prince Harry needs Invictus Games ‘victory’ to ‘rekindle support pocket’ |…
Prince Harry discusses his son Archie's future at the Invictus GamesThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent Easter Sunday ringside as the first full day of competition got underway at the Invictus Games. Harry and Meghan spent the morning on…
The Ferguson Report: Goodbye, George! It’s a good payment that you will pocket
GEORGE CHRISTENSEN GETS OUT OF THE FRYING PAN AND INTO THE FRY FRYER
George Christensen, a disgruntled rebellious rogue outcast, defected from the Liberal National Party…
Kongregate Unveils Next Blockchain Game Blood Vessels | Pocket Gamer.biz
Web-turned-mobile game publisher Kongregate has unveiled its next blockchain game, Blood Vessels.The game will launch through a partnership with Immutable X and will feature playable Vampire NFTs that will be available for purchase in Q2…
Shanghai delivery man empties his own pocket for others
April 14, 2022 BEIJING - On the evening of April 10, Yang Yaosen, a delivery man in Shanghai, sat at the door of a local neighborhood committee to take a break. He had just finished the day's job…
Supercell: “Small teams are part of Supercell’s identity.” | Pocket Gamer.biz
Supercell closed 2021 with huge financial success, closing the year with $2.24 billion in revenue, a 45% increase in revenue over 2020.In the same announcement, Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen identified the need for "fundamental questions an…
Heathrow airport: British Airways passenger ‘left £12,000 out of pocket’ after Dubai…
A furious British Airways customer who claims he was 'cheated out of £12,000' after his flight to Dubai was canceled has blasted the airline after receiving a 'pitiful' 10% refund. David Spencer, from Nottingham, was due to leave Terminal!-->…
Rovio CEO Talks ATT, Angry Birds Protection & Blockchain | Pocket Gamer.biz
As a rule, interviews go on. The wheels turn slowly before you can get to the big stuff, usually celebrating accomplishments before looking at challenges - especially as Rovio closed 2021 with a record fourth quarter and saw the release…
Rovio CEO Talks ATT, Angry Birds Protection, and Blockchain | Pocket Gamer.biz
The title has been changed to clarify Rovio's current approach to blockchain: although Rovio has internal teams exploring games with blockchain features, Rovio stated that it does not have a dedicated title in development.As a rule,…
Jury duty could leave an average employee £260 out of pocket
Summoned as a juror? It could leave you £260 out of pocket as employers aren't required to pay staff while doing their civic dutyOne million Britons were summoned to serve as jurors between 2017 and 2019 Two-thirds of workers…
Hospital staff pocket Covid victim’s debit cards to steal 8.7l, inmates | Coimbatore News
Coimbatore: Police in Peelamedu have arrested two guest workers, who stole two debit cards from a Covid victim and withdrew 8.67 lakh from his account last year.Police identified them as Atul Chgogai, 55, from Anipur and Raj Panging, 31,…
Manchester airport chaos leaves passengers £614 in pocket
A couple have missed their flight to Barcelona to celebrate a Ruby wedding anniversary - due to chaos at Manchester Airport. Mike Turner, 41, was traveling with husband Luke Hartbottle to celebrate the 40th wedding anniversary of!-->…
The pocket park map changes gears
Two of the smaller so-called 'pocket parks' currently maintained by the Park District of Forest Park are due for a makeover this summer, according to executive director Jackie Iovinelli, a linchpin of an earlier plan that included a…
Pocket HRMS partners with ClearTax for transparent income tax reporting
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India In a series of ongoing major partnerships, Pocket HRMS announced the launch of its integrated partnership with ClearTax, India's leading tax filing platform. The employee-centric…
Proposed deduction to help teachers meet disbursements
by: Liz Anastasiadis
Post : April 6, 2022 / 1:44 p.m. EDT
Update: April 6, 2022 / 1:44 p.m. EDT
Washington, DC (WKBN) — Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) discussed at a press…
Manchester airport delays see heartbroken family £1,500 out of pocket after Ryanair flight to Rome…
A Lancashire family have been robbed of their family holiday and left £1,500 out of pocket after missing their flight due to continued chaos at Manchester Airport – and this despite their plane returning to the runway for being told that he!-->…
Cryo-EM imaging of STING protein reveals novel binding pocket
Near-atomic resolution imaging of a key immune protein commonly called STING has revealed a previously unrecognized binding site that appears to be essential for launching immune attacks, UT Southwestern scientists report in a new study.…
Kyle Ford’s role, Caleb Williams’ pocket presence and other takeaways for USC spring…
LOS ANGELES — Kyle Ford wasn't sure what to expect from his first conversation with USC head coach Lincoln Riley earlier this offseason. He thinks this is one of the first times he's been nervous walking into a…
Niantic acquires New Zealand-based AR studio NZXR | Pocket Gamer.biz
Pokémon Go developer Niantic has acquired New Zealand-based AR studio NZXR for an undisclosed amount.NZXR was founded in 2020 by former Magic Leap employees after their Wellington-based team shut down during company-wide layoffs.Since its…
Superbloom raises $3 million to develop its first women’s game | Pocket Gamer.biz
New York-based mobile game studio Superbloom raised $3 million in a recent funding round to develop its debut title.The funding round was led by Bitkraft Ventures and featured participation from 1Up Ventures and Joakim Achrén…
The boss is giving each member of staff £750 out of their own pocket to meet rising bills
James Hipkins, managing director of Emerys Timber and Builders Merchants, took £45,000 out of his own pocket because he knows 'everyone is hurting'.The biggest rise in home energy bills in living memory came into effect last Friday (April…
Kongregate Appoints Three Executive Team Members to Support Blockchain Operation | Pocket Gamer.biz
Web and mobile games company Kongregate has revealed three new internal appointments to its management team: Max Murphy, Michelle Shaw and Patrick Moran.Murphy has been with Kongregate since 2014 and has held several leadership positions…
VTB sanctions leave its city owner out
Russia's second-largest lender has fallen behind on rent payments for its City of London offices, leaving its owner, Libya's sovereign wealth fund, out of pocket and underscoring the deep and unpredictable consequences of Western…
Masterjis and women who lead Delhi’s “pocket” fashion
New Delhi: Calls from "100 rupees, 100 rupees, sab kuch 100 rupees",", "Madam jeans for only 300!", "Madam, A1 chappals for you, 150 only", "Aapka dhyan kidhar hai? sasta kapda idhar haiechoes in Delhi's flea markets — Sarojini Nagar and…
The ineffable footballing journey of Stephanus ‘Makati’ Doeseb… the intrepid…
Back then when there were no properly organized league structures for local football teams especially those of the poor natives. settings, many teams were content to field the same starting 11 for very long stretches unless death struck or…
Excel and grow with a CTO in your pocket
Under the guidance of IMDA-appointed digital consultants, SMBs like bathroom and kitchen products retailer Asia Excel can take…
The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla is a 300-hp lever-action pocket rocket
Breadcrumb Links New vehicles With a turbocharged three-cylinder, massive split disc brakes and variable-torque all-wheel drive, this hot hatch came to party. The 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Track Edition Picture of…
High direct costs are associated with nonadherence in patients taking oral cancer drugs
"Taking a pill" makes cancer treatment more convenient, but research presented at AMCP's annual meetings shows that nearly half of cancer patients who take oral therapies are non-adherent. Oral administration generally shifts a drug to…
Evan Battey Ready To Turn Heads, Maybe Pocket Some Cash At 3×3 Showcase – BuffZone
Earlier this week, Evan Battey wasn't sure exactly who his teammates were going to be at a national 3-on-3 showcase during Final Four weekend in New Orleans.
It didn't really matter. One could almost imagine the smile and feel the thick…
Activision Blizzard to Settle $18 Million EEOC Lawsuit | Pocket Gamer.biz
Activision Blizzard has reached an $18 million settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that will be approved by US federal courts.Once approved, Activision Blizzard said that in addition to creating an $18…
Activision Blizzard to Settle $18 Million Sexual Harassment Lawsuit | Pocket Gamer.biz
Activision Blizzard has reached an $18 million settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that will be approved by US federal courts.Once approved, Activision Blizzard said that in addition to creating an $18…
Why Games Industry Staffing Is Broken | Pocket Gamer.biz
Maya Rand is CEO of TheXPlaceOur way of working and finding work is broken, and has been for a long time.In an industry that is experiencing massive growth and is expected to generate more than $268 billion by 2025, it is amazing to see…
New WHO/Europe pocketbook will support primary health care for children and adolescents
WHO/Europe has launched its first-ever "Pocket book on primary health care for children and adolescents", a comprehensive manual for doctors, nurses and other health workers responsible for the care of children and young people in primary…
Sunshine List: Overtime sees Sudbury medical officer pocket $800,000 in 2021
Dr. Penny Sutcliffe has earned over $500,000 in overtime over the past two years
According to the public sector wage disclosure known as the Sunshine List, Public Health Sudbury & Districts' Medical Officer of Health earned over…
Prime Minister of Tasmania – Budget to relieve Tasmanians’ hip pouch
March 29, 2022
Peter Gutwein, Prime Minister
The Liberal Government of Tasmania welcomes important initiatives in the 2022 Federal Budget that will help ease cost of living…
Ontario parents to pocket 25% off childcare amid election campaign
Breadcrumb Links News Canada Parents of children aged five and under in child care will start getting rebates as part of a $10.2 billion deal with the federal government Author of the article: The Canadian Press…
How many would benefit from an out-of-pocket insulin cap?
A Kaiser Family Foundation researcher found that 26% of people with an insulin prescription who purchased health insurance in the individual market would benefit from a $35 cap on monthly insulin out-of-pocket costs. Democrats and…
Civil servants pocket record monthly travel benefits of 1 billion shillings
Economy
Civil servants pocket record monthly travel benefits of 1 billion shillings
Monday, March 28, 2022
Budget Comptroller Margaret Nyakang'o. PICTURES | JEFF ANGOTE | NMG
By JOHN MUTUAMore from this author…
California eliminates reimbursable abortion fees
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As part of the preparation for a possible decision by the United States Supreme Court that could overturn Roe vs. WadeCalifornia eliminated out-of-pocket abortions to make them more…
OPINION Cllr Martin Rooney: SNP budget hits families in the pocket
I was hoping to say Covid levels and hospitalizations are falling in Scotland, but it looks like we have the highest rates in the UK, although we seem to be taking a more cautious approach. Hopefully things will improve over…
Two businesses £20,000 out of pocket after being found guilty of landfill and waste offenses
Two food establishments in south Manchester have been ordered to pay a total of £20,470 after being sued for waste offenses this week.
Karahi Box Ltd - trading as Daawat Authentic Karahi By Jilanis - at 659 Stockport Road in…
Netflix bolsters its approach to mobile games with the acquisition of Boss Fight Entertainment |…
Netflix has revealed that it has acquired US free-to-play mobile developer Boss Fight Entertainment as it continues to increase its investment in mobile games.Founded in 2013, Boss Fight Entertainment was co-founded by three former Zynga…
Spring statement: As Sunak opts to pocket £10billion amid the worst cost of living crisis in years,…
Budgets - and let's face it, today's spring statement was big enough to be considered a budget - tend to follow a secular pattern.The Chancellor reveals its measures, makes a big splash about them in the House of Commons, and…
Miniclip opens a new office in Lisbon | Pocket Gamer.biz
British mobile game company Miniclip has expanded its operations in Portugal with a new office in Lisbon to increase its presence in the country.Located in the Taguspark technology park, the new office has the capacity to accommodate up to…
Malik Cunningham of Louisville continues to work on his abilities as a pocket passer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — At this point, Malik Cunningham's abilities as a quarterback are well documented.After taking a bit of a step back in 2020 from an efficiency standpoint, the Louisville signal caller took a huge leap forward in his!-->…
Genshin Impact Version 2.6 Update Introduces New Region The Chasm
The next Genshin Impact - Zephyr of the Violet Garden version 2.6 update is upon us. It will go live next week on March 30 and will bring a new playable area located just west of Liyue - The Chasm. The mysterious mining ground used to be…
How much Manchester United target Mauricio Pochettino would pocket from PSG sacking
Manchester United managerial candidate Mauricio Pochettino has been in torrid form lately and reports suggest it could cost Paris Saint-Germain £17m to sack the Argentine and his team. United have been in the hunt for a permanent head coach!-->…
Ice cream vendors left out for trading in Seaham without consent
An ice cream van owner and his employee have been ordered to pay more than £1,000 after they were repeatedly caught trading without a permit in a seaside town in County Durham.
Durham County…
How Kemco Mixed Its JRPGs With A Promising Genre | Pocket Gamer.biz
In our Making Of series, PocketGamer.biz reaches out to developers to learn more about the video game release process and highlight the extensive work that goes unseen in the background.This week, we spoke with Kemco Game Director Riki…
Bel Air Pocket Park is moving forward + Noise concern: Town hall
BEL AIR, MD — The Bel Air City Board of Commissioners met for about an hour and a half Monday evening. They celebrated the promotion of two officers to deputy first class and advanced several bills.First, the commissioners authorized…
Specially designed pocket files
Specially designed pocket files
Pocket files are frequently used in many offices or businesses today. It is important both for editing various files and documents and for advertising the company concerned. Especially for advertising…
Pocket Aces for Lamar – Russell Street Report Pocket Aces
It is widely believed that Lamar Jackson does not have an agent. However, he plays the game as if advised by a skilled negotiator.
At the moment, there is no reason for him to rush to sign a new contract. He can sit back and watch the…
Dine out: Have a great family day out at Barton’s Flower Bowl with a crazy pool and tasty meal
The youngest is happiest singing Frozen's Let It Go over and over while the eldest discovers the joys of what's on offer behind bars.Our eight-year-old is crazy about football while Tik Tok has become a full-time hobby for the…
P&O feud risks hitting consumers in the pocket
The suspension of these services for a week to 10 days was the result of a decision to replace its seafarers with cheaper agency workers.
As stunned passengers were left stranded, some of Britain's main carrier business links were also…
California House moves to end health plan abortion fees
California already requires insurers to cover abortion, but health plan members often still have to pay copayments and deductibles, which can total hundreds of dollars. This would eliminate those fees. In other…
P&O ferry misery for Yorkshire man left £800 out of pocket as he tries to deliver aid to…
A North Yorkshire man who needed to get a P&O ferry to help Ukrainian refugees says he now has at least £800 out of pocket after the company descended into chaos today (Thursday) . The company has confirmed that 800 of its employees!-->…
“Working in times of war is a heroic act.” | Pocket Gamer.biz
According to the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, the invasion of Ukraine led to the flight of more than 2.5 million people from the country. Several game companies, including Supercell and Rovio, have started a cultural boycott of Russia,…
WHO/Europe launch of new Pocket Book of Primary Health Care for Children and Adolescents
21 March 2022, 14:30–15:30 Eastern European Timehybrid-eventOn 21 March 2022, WHO/Europe will launch its first-ever Pocket Book of Primary Health Care for Children and Adolescents, a comprehensive manual for doctors, nurses and other…
Hear the Stylophone Orchestra playing the pocket synthesizer made famous by Bowie
STYLOPHONIKA by the Kingston University Stylophone Orchestra
The Stylophone is the most famous small synthesizer used by David Bowie on "Space Oddity". First invented in 1967, it is played by touching a built-in stylus on the metal…
Pocket Drone Market SWOT Analysis Including Key Players ZEROTECH, YUNEEC, DJI and Others – The…
Research report recently published by Read Market Research, the Global Pocket Drones Market Analysis by Type, Application, Regions and Company Forecast 2022-2028, is expected to experience tremendous growth in the coming years.…
Investigate the role of PBMs on personal spending – Endpoints News
Following the Federal Trade Commission's decision last month not to investigate pharmaceutical intermediaries or drug benefit managers, Republican Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley sent a letter last week to the FTC…
8-year-old boy donates all his pocket money to support suffering families in Ukraine
A young boy donated all his "savings" to support families in Ukraine. Eight-year-old Warren Barton had been saving his pocket money for a while, but after seeing the suffering caused by the Russian war, he decided there was a better use for!-->…
Pocket Museum presents a new Ukrainian character
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The Hattiesburg Pocket Museum introduces a new character to the central city.The newest member of the museum is a mouse named Uncle Taras. It was designed by felt artist Julia Nevdaha, who lives in Kyiv,…