y Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish to co-host Feeding America Comedy Festival By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:17:12 -0400 Billy Crystal, Tiffany Haddish, Kenan Thompson and Byron Allen are set to co-host Sunday's Feeding America Comedy Festival. Full Article
y Famous birthdays for May 10: Bono, Helio Castroneves By www.upi.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 03:00:06 -0400 Musician Bono turns 60 and race car driver Helio Castroneves turns 45, among the famous birthdays for May 10. Full Article
y Cooking show host Valerie Bertinelli taking it one day at a time By www.upi.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 03:00:08 -0400 Taping of Season 11 of "Valerie's Home Cooking" was shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, but host Valerie Bertinelli can't wait for viewers to see the 10 episodes she finished. Full Article
y A Tumultuous Decade: Employment Outcomes of Immigrants in the Czech Republic By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 17:40:50 -0400 This report assesses the labor market outcomes of new immigrants in the Czech Republic, focusing on trends according to year of arrival, country of origin, gender, level of education, and sector of employment. The analysis suggests that the challenge of reducing obstacles to immigrant workers’ progression into more skilled employment are worth significant policy attention. Full Article
y A Work in Progress: Prospects for Upward Mobility Among New Immigrants in Germany By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:08:31 -0400 This report analyzes the labor market integration of newcomers to Germany, who tend to have different national origins and higher levels of education than earlier waves of migrants. These new immigrants have had varying levels of success in finding employment and transitioning into higher-skilled jobs. Full Article
y Moving Up or Standing Still? Access to Middle-Skilled Work for Newly Arrived Migrants in the European Union By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 07 Jul 2014 17:22:01 -0400 The global economic crisis and changing migration patterns in Europe bring up questions about how well immigrants are able to find employment and progress into better jobs over time. This overview report caps a series of six country case studies evaluating the employment outcomes for foreign-born workers during their first decade in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Full Article
y Building an Integration System: Policies to Support Immigrants’ Progression in the Czech Labor Market By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:25:49 -0400 This report presents an overview of Czech integration policies, with a special focus on economic integration. It focuses on policies designed to support migrants’ incorporation in the Czech labor market, and assesses the extent to which these policies facilitate migrants’ upward mobility into more skilled work. Full Article
y Benign Neglect? Policies to Support Upward Mobility for Immigrants in the United Kingdom By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 14:39:15 -0400 Immigrants in the United Kingdom find work easily thanks to a flexible labor market, but often have trouble moving up the ladder into middle-skilled work. This report examines how workforce and integration policies affect immigrant workers in the United Kingdom. Full Article
y Investing in the Future: Labor Market Integration Policies for New Immigrants in Germany By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 11:19:29 -0400 Against the backdrop of an aging population and shrinking labor force, German policymakers have been giving greater priority to policies that ensure that immigrants are able to make their way into middle-skilled work. This report assesses recent policy developments designed to facilitate the labor market advancement of new arrivals in Germany. Full Article
y Executive Action on Immigration: Six Ways to Make the System Work Better By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500 In the absence of new U.S. immigration reform legislation, this report examines the opportunities that exist within the executive branch and the administration to refine and strengthen current U.S. immigration laws and policies. The administration can exercise its authority to field policies, programs, and procedures that are effective and fair in advancing the goals of the U.S. immigration system. Full Article
y The New National Integration Plan: Making the Most of a Historic Opportunity By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:04:21 -0400 A discussion with the Director of The White House Domestic Policy Council on the content of the new National Integration Plan delivered to the President by the recently created White House Task Force on New Americans, along with the plan for implementation. Full Article
y The New National Integration Plan: Making the Most of a Historic Opportunity By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 19:14:24 -0400 A discussion with the Director of The White House Domestic Policy Council on the content of the new National Integration Plan delivered to the President by the recently created White House Task Force on New Americans, along with the plan for implementation. Full Article
y Examining Point Systems as a Method for Selecting Immigrants By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Testimony of MPI President Demetrios G. Papademetriou before the House Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Full Article
y Immigration and U.S. Immigration Policy: Medium-Term Fiscal Impacts and Long-term Fiscal Sustainability for the U.S. Budget By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 Testimony of Marc Rosenblum, MPI Senior Policy Analyst, before the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. Full Article
y America’s Immigration System: Opportunities for Legal Immigration and Enforcement of Laws against Illegal Immigration By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Testimony of Muzaffar Chishti, Director of MPI's office in New York, before the House Judiciary Committee. Full Article
y Border Security: Measuring the Progress and Addressing the Challenges By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Testimony of Doris Meissner, Senior Fellow and Director, U.S. Immigration Policy Program, before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate. Full Article
y The Executive Proclamation Designating the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks a National Monument: Implications for Border Security By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 09:14:51 -0400 Testimony of Marc R. Rosenblum, Deputy Director, U.S. Immigration Program, before the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency. Full Article
y A Review of the Department of Homeland Security’s Policies and Procedures for the Apprehension, Detention, and Release of Non-Citizens Unlawfully Present in the United States By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 10:11:37 -0500 Letter submitted by Marc R. Rosenblum, Deputy Director, U.S. Immigration Program, at the request of the Minority Staff of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for the February 25, 2015 joint subcommittee hearing reviewing apprehension, detention, and release policies regarding unauthorized immigrants. Full Article
y Senate Judiciary Testimony on Immigration Enforcement Priorities and Use of Prosecutorial Discretion By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 01 Dec 2015 15:11:11 -0500 Testimony of Marc Rosenblum before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the December 2, 2015 hearing on priorities for immigration enforcement and the use of prosecutorial discretion. Full Article
y Transnational Organized Crime Groups, Immigration, and Border Security: Connections, Distinctions, and Proposals for Effective Policy By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:30:42 -0500 Testimony of Andrew Selee, President of MPI, before the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration on December 12, 2018 regarding the intersections of transnational crime, immigration, and border security. Full Article
y This Date in Bruins History: Andy Moog shutout powers B's sweep of Canadiens By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:07:40 GMT On May 9, 1992, Andy Moog powered the Boston Bruins past the Montreal Canadiens with a 2-0 shutout in Game 4 for a sweep of the Adams Division Finals. Full Article article Sports
y A look back at the Bruins' 2017 NHL Draft: Not too shabby By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 03:01:30 GMT Joe Haggerty revisits the Boston Bruins' 2017 NHL Draft and hands out a grade for each of their picks. Full Article article Sports
y Sharks' Evander Kane pushing NHL players to show more personality By sports.yahoo.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 03:01:33 GMT The NHL is about as old-school as it gets, and Evander Kane is pushing to change that. Full Article article Sports
y Yellowknife memorial garden hopes to return to 'spectacular glory' with new repairs By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 17:24:32 EDT The city of Yellowknife is hoping make repairs to a local memorial garden this summer, after it has been the target of vandalism and has fallen into disrepair for a variety of reasons in recent years. Full Article News/Canada/North
y Edmonton police campus project needs new roof, $8M more funding: city report By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 19:11:03 EDT The leaky roof on the Edmonton police campus facility needs to be replaced, adding $8 million to an already delayed and over-budget project, according to a report headed before city councillors on Monday. Full Article News/Canada/Edmonton
y Winnipeg teens were ready for 'grittier rock 'n' roll' of Little Richard, recalls veteran musician By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 17:45:16 EDT Drummer Owen Clark, 81, said in the 1950s, Manitoba teenagers would dance to Little Richard all night long. The 87-year-old rock pioneer died on Saturday morning. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
y No new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba on Saturday; number in hospital drops to 4 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 14:10:06 EDT The total number of cases in the province remains 284, with 30 now considered active. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
y Anti-lockdown supporters rally against COVID-19-related restrictions outside Manitoba legislature By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 21:09:15 EDT A group that says pandemic-related restrictions are more harmful than COVID-19 itself held a rally at the Manitoba Legislative Building on Saturday. Full Article News/Canada/Manitoba
y Understanding the ability of COVID-19 virus to infect pets and livestock By www.news-medical.net Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 20:07:49 -0400 A new paper identifies the critical need for research on the ability of the COVID-19 virus to infect certain animal species, the transmissibility of infection between humans and those animals, and the impact infection could have on food security and the economy. Full Article
y AGS awards highest honor to West Health for visionary work to improve geriatric care By www.news-medical.net Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 20:20:00 -0400 For only the second time in its near 80-year history, the American Geriatrics Society will award one of its highest honors typically reserved for individuals to West Health, a family of nonprofit organizations dedicated to lowering healthcare costs to enable older adults to successfully age in place. Full Article
y RNA interference machinery influences epithelial cell biology By www.news-medical.net Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 20:30:52 -0400 Epithelial cells are held together and connected by several different types of structures that form cell-cell contacts. Full Article
y New discovery could end chronic rejection of transplanted organs By www.news-medical.net Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:23:18 -0400 Chronic rejection of transplanted organs is the leading cause of transplant failure, and one that the field of organ transplantation has not overcome in almost six decades since the advent of immunosuppressive drugs enabled the field to flourish. Full Article
y Texas A&M study offers hope for young children diagnosed with Menkes disease By www.news-medical.net Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 22:37:30 -0400 A Texas A&M AgriLife Research team has good news for patients with copper-deficiency disorders, especially young children diagnosed with Menkes disease. Full Article
y Quebec daycare workers scramble to prepare for regional reopening Monday By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 17:27:44 EDT There has been a surge in demand for spots in most regions as businesses reopen and parents go back to work. Daycare operators need to figure out how to shuffle around the children of essential workers. Full Article News/Canada/Montreal
y Singapore: Singaporean Courts Hear Only Essential and Urgent Matters During COVID-19 Outbreak, Largely Through Zoom By www.loc.gov Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 21:13:39 +0000 (May 1, 2020) On April 24, 2020, Singapore’s chief justice announced an extension to June 1, 2020, of the period during which the courts of Singapore would hear only essential and urgent matters in order to slow local transmission of COVID-19. On the same day, the Supreme Court, state courts, and family justice courts each […] Full Article
y France: Court Orders Amazon France to Limit Its Activity to Sale of Essential Items By www.loc.gov Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 17:02:15 +0000 (May 5, 2020) On April 14, 2020, the Tribunal Judiciaire (Trial Court) of Nanterre ordered the French subsidiary of Amazon to limit the activities of its warehouses to processing only orders for items that were essential in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Essential items were defined as food, hygiene, and medical products. The court gave […] Full Article
y Norway: Government Launches Mobile App to Track and Stem Spread of COVID-19 By www.loc.gov Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:30:55 +0000 (May 6, 2020) On April 16, 2020, the Norwegian government launched a smartphone app to track the spread of the coronavirus in Norway. By downloading the app, users voluntarily allow the app to track their physical location and notify them if they have been in close proximity to a person who later becomes infected with […] Full Article
y Paraguay: Campaign Financing Law Amended By www.loc.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:30:35 +0000 (May 7, 2020) On February 18, 2020, Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benítez signed Law No. 6501/2020, amending Law No. 4743/2012 Regulating Political Financing. Law No. 6501 creates a unit within the Superior Court of Electoral Justice (Tribunal Superior de Justicia Electoral, TSJE) to be in charge of arranging, coordinating, and supervising policies and procedures to prevent […] Full Article
y Roy Horn By www.rssmicro.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 03:42:58 GMT Roy Horn (date: 5/10/2020 - Rank: 2) Full Article
y N.B. COVID-19 roundup: New policy will allow palliative care patients up to 2 visitors By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:42:39 EDT New Brunswick's chief medical officer of health, said the province will introduce a new policy that's independent of the phase two recovery stage announced Friday. Full Article News/Canada/New Brunswick
y As New Brunswick enters new recovery phase, here's what you need to know By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 18:32:16 EDT New Brunswick has entered the next COVID-19 recovery phase, triggering a new round of loosened restrictions and reopening a large swathe of the economy, Premier Blaine Higgs announced Friday. Full Article News/Canada/New Brunswick
y Father heartbroken after son refused entry to province By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 06:00:00 EDT Hossein Arefi had moved to New Brunswick in January and by the end of April had convinced his son to join the family in Moncton. But telling peace officers at the airport the wrong thing when he arrived upended those plans. Full Article News/Canada/New Brunswick
y College student says inconsistent border enforcement makes no sense, leaves students confused By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 07:00:00 EDT The first time Robyn Hedden tried to cross the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border, she was turned away. The next day, she was waved through without much hassle. Full Article News/Canada/New Brunswick
y Obama slams Trump over COVID-19 pandemic response, report says By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 19:00:23 EDT Former U.S. president Barack Obama harshly criticized President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic as an "absolute chaotic disaster" during a conversation with ex-members of his administration, according to a recording obtained by Yahoo News. Full Article News/World
y Canadian crew stranded on 2 cruise ships finally allowed home By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 18:45:45 EDT Canadians working aboard two cruise ships, who have been prevented from coming ashore due to COVID-19 concerns, have finally been allowed to return home. Full Article News/World
y Mother’s Day 2020: THIS video of Sonnalli Seygall and her mom twinning and dancing together is the cooles – Times of India By rss-newsfeed.india-meets-classic.net Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:09:00 +0000 Mother’s Day 2020: THIS video of Sonnalli Seygall and her mom twinning and dancing together is the cooles Times of India Full Article IMC News Feed
y Filmfare recommends: Bollywood films revolving around journalism – Filmfare By rss-newsfeed.india-meets-classic.net Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:20:29 +0000 Filmfare recommends: Bollywood films revolving around journalism Filmfare Full Article IMC News Feed
y Arjun’s sweet mother’s day wish for his mom By rss-newsfeed.india-meets-classic.net Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:48:25 +0000 Bollywood star Arjun Rampal recently took to social media to share a special Mother’s Day posts for his mother and girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades with whom the actor welcomed their first son Arik, last year. Full Article IMC News Feed
y Roundabout: Ray of hope for Indian cinema – Hindustan Times By rss-newsfeed.india-meets-classic.net Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:59:16 +0000 Roundabout: Ray of hope for Indian cinema Hindustan Times Full Article IMC News Feed
y I want to compose something for the next Grammy Awards: Bappi Lahiri By rss-newsfeed.india-meets-classic.net Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:30:24 +0000 The singer-composer, who has collaborated with quite a few international names in music, has his plans firmly in place. Full Article IMC News Feed