Crane Masters Inc. violated whistleblower protections of driver HOUSTON – A federal Administrative Law Judge has upheld the Department of Labor’s finding that a Houston crane and rigging services provider violated federal law by firing a company truck driver on June 5, 2020, for refusing to exceed safe driving limits set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. An investigation by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined the driver employed by Crane Masters Inc. told their employer that, after working 19 hours on June 4, 2020, it would be unsafe for them to operate a commercial vehicle as they had not…
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Moreover, despite what Jewish voters — a tiny minority — actually decide when casting their ballots this week, it looks like the far right is set to become more dominant in the Parliament. Analysts are predicting they could secure nearly 30 percent of all votes across the 27-country bloc. Can we really live with that? What does it mean for us, as a long persecuted religious and cultural minority, to rely on politicians who are openly racist and xenophobic toward Muslims, and increasingly want to trade the EU’s unity for national isolationism? After all, Europe is best defined as a…
We need two ingredients for life to start on a planet: dry land and (fresh) water. Strictly, the water doesn’t have to be fresh, but fresh water can only occur on dry land. Only with those two conditions met can you convert the building blocks of life, amino acids and nucleic acids into tangible bacterial life that heralds the start of the evolutionary cycle. The oldest life on Earth left in our fragmented rock record is 3.5 billion years old, with some chemical data showing it may even be as old as 3.8 billion years. Scientists have hypothesised life might…
Chair, On behalf of France, Germany and the United Kingdom, I thank Director General Grossi for his latest report on Iran’s nuclear programme. The E3 are very grateful to the Agency for the professional, independent and impartial work of their team of inspectors and for their objective reporting on Iran’s nuclear programme. We encourage the Director General to keep the Board informed of all relevant activities and developments. It is no surprise that the IAEA’s report once again confirms that Iran continues to escalate its proliferation sensitive nuclear activities, moving even further from its JCPoA commitments. Much of Iran’s nuclear…
Breathtaking views, historic architecture, must-visit landmark Home » Places » Budapest We take pride in providing authentic travel recommendations based on our own experiences such as unique images and perspectives. We may earn a commission when you purchase a product or book a reservation. Learn more › Welcome to our comprehensive travel guide for visiting Fisherman’s Bastion, a destination known for its unique blend of cultural richness, history, and educational value in Budapest, Hungary. Here, you will find detailed insights into what makes Fisherman’s Bastion such a unique cultural attraction. About Fisherman’s Bastion in Budapest is a cultural gem. It’s…
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on the phone today. Secretary Blinken highlighted the United States’ steadfast support for Ukraine, including its ability to defend itself against Russian military positions over the border within Russia from which the Kremlin is launching attacks against Ukraine. The Secretary affirmed the United States’ strong support for the upcoming Switzerland-hosted Summit on Peace in Ukraine. The two agreed to finalize bilateral talks on long-term security arrangements in the next several weeks. They also discussed the impact newly-arrived U.S. military assistance is having on the battlefield. Secretary Blinken…
We weren’t the first to lay eyes on the engraving since it was carved into the hillside any number of centuries or millennia ago, not by a long shot. The Venezuelan archaeologist José Maria Cruxent even recorded it in his diaries in the 1940s – and there were certainly visitors before him. The site of Cerro Pintado (Painted Hill), in the Venezuelan state of Amazonas, is a local landmark and a well-known fixture on the itinerary of those travelling on the Middle Orinoco River. Yet viewing the gigantic snake, carved high up on the hillside, immediately ignited both our sense…
Promotion: the Instituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Florence has led a collaboration between students on its Interior and Furniture Design programme and design company CampusX. With guidance from professors of the Rizoma Architetture programme at IED, the students were tasked with reimagining student housing for the next cohort of students in Generation Z – people born from the mid 1990s to the early 2010s. The students designed campuses for Generation ZThe project involved students from the Interior and Furniture Design course designing a hypothetical CampusX structure, with a focus on creating co-living spaces along with a ground floor and…
Local food systems are often viewed as alternatives to the global food system to stress their “promise of difference.” Research supports several benefits associated with local food systems, although not without nuances and controversy. These benefits include their ability to reconnect consumers and producers, encourage consumption of fresh and nutritious products, support local producers and boost local economies. But many myths have also been debunked, such as the “local trap” — the belief that just because it is “local,” it is more ecological, just or ethical. Poor salaries and underpaid labour Recent research questions the assumption that any alternative to…
Published: Tue 4 Jun 2024, 2:57 PM We sent a questionnaire to all 8 candidates running in the Moate Electoral Area in the forthcoming Westmeath County Council election. The responses were published in print in the Westmeath Independent last Wednesday. NAME: Vinny McCormack ADDRESS: Stoneleigh, Ballymore PARTY: Fianna Fáil SPECIAL AREAS OF INTEREST: Making sure that rural communities have the supports and services needed to create a high quality of life for all local people. WHY ARE YOU RUNNING IN THIS ELECTION? Perhaps it shouldn’t be like this, but over the past five years I’ve been involved in countless development…