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All Dressed Up

About 80 percent of garment industry workers are women. For the past few months, Jasmine Garsd has travelled the globe to meet these workers, in person.

We start in Roanoke Rapids in North Carolina, a formerly bustling cotton mill town, that’s gone quiet. Next, we go to Los Angeles, were we learn how a sweatshop raid in 1995 changed the garment industry in the US forever. Lastly, we got to Bangladesh, where a large portion of our clothing now gets made.

Want to find out how fair your fashion is? Here’s the website mentioned in the programme: https://interactive.pri.org/2017/fair-fashion-quiz/

(Image: Mother and daughter, Rongmala Begum (standing) and Mayna Begum, both work in clothing factories in Bangladesh. Credit: Ismael Ferdous/PRI)




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Journey interrupted

In 1976, 13 year-old Benny Davidson was on a flight bound for Paris when two Palestinians and two Germans hijacked his plane and forced it to fly to Entebbe in Uganda. There, he and other Israeli passengers were held hostage for a week before an Israeli commando raid brought the stand-off to end. Benny still stays in touch with many of his fellow hostages. Recently the captain of that flight, Michel Bacos, died at the age of 95. For Benny and many of the other hostages, Michel represented the meaning of true courage and outstanding leadership.

Also, a traveller says she was sexually assaulted by a tour guide in East Africa. We hear what happened when she tried to warn others; travelling solo can be liberating, but it's not as easy for women. We hear from female solo travelers about their experiences; also women motorcyclists are staging a global relay to unite female bikers ; and what does it sound like to travel? Musicians Cosmo Pyke and Frank Ulwenya are all about capturing that vibe.

(An Israeli hostage is greeted on her return to Israel after Operation Entebbe on July 3, 1976. Credit: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)




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Heads Up

The US Department of Homeland Security is turning to facial recognition technology to keep track of people leaving and entering the US, but privacy advocates have serious concerns. Now, the Electronic Privacy Information Center has obtained documents from US Customs and Border Protection that backup their fears. Also, we visit a hair salon in Boston strictly for women who wear hijab; Thando Hopa makes history by being the first model with albinism on the cover of Vogue magazine; the phenomenon of blackface persists around the globe; and Orthodox Jewish women in New York observe an old tradition in a very modern way.

(Image: A facial recognition program is demonstrated during the 2004 Biometrics exhibition and conference in London. (Photo by Ian Waldie/Getty Images)






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Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting U.S. voters

The Russian Embassy called the officials' announcement “baseless” in an emailed statement, saying Russia “has not interfered and does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, including the United States.”

The post Federal agencies say Russia and Iran are ramping up influence campaigns targeting U.S. voters appeared first on Boston.com.




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Woburn woman surrounded and harassed in McDonald’s parking lot by Trump supporters, she tells police

The woman said a group of young men insulted her appearance, gloated about Trump's victory, and prevented her from driving away.

The post Woburn woman surrounded and harassed in McDonald’s parking lot by Trump supporters, she tells police appeared first on Boston.com.





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Exposure Tours for 2017 U17 FIFA World Cup

In This thread , lets try to get all results and goal scorer for upcoming Exposure tour before world cup 




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FIFA U17 World Cup 2017 in India

FIFA identified India as a possible host of U-17 WC in 2017 or 2019. If India can manage to build minimum seven world class stadiums then FIFA will give their green signal. It will be a great boost for Indian football as we will get a direct entry and also infrastructure will develop rapidly.

News Source - Anandabazar Patrika dated 11/06/2011




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AFC U23 Asian Cup 2023

Asia’s rising stars discovered their opponents following the conclusion of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 Qualifiers Draw in Tashkent. The Qualifiers are scheduled for October 23 to 31, 2021. Out of 47 AFC Member Associations, a total of 42 teams entered the competition and were drawn into nine groups of four teams and two groups of three team. The 11 group winners and four best second-placed teams will seal their qualification to the Finals, along with Uzbekistan who have already confirmed their place as hosts. The Finals will be held between 1-19 June 2022. Players born on or after 1 January 1999 are eligible to compete in the tournament.



India is hoping to qualify to the Finals of the tournament for the first time since its inception and was drawn in Group E alongside Kyrgyz Republic, Oman and UAE, who will host the group. 

India's Fixture
MD1: 27 October 2021 - India vs Oman
MD2: 29 October 2021 - India vs UAE
MD3: 31 October 2021 - India vs Kyrgyz Republic




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Will Red Sox prospect up to 100.4 mph make MLB debut in '25? Who else?

Red Sox prospect David Sandlin pitching for Oklahoma vs. UCLA in 2022. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) Getty Images By Christopher Smith | csmith@masslive.com The Red Sox had 10 players make their MLB debut in 2025. Richard Fitts was the most high-profile prospect to the group. The 24-year-old righty, who Boston acquired from the Yankees last offseason in the Alex Verdugo trade , allowed just four earned runs in 20 ⅔ innings (1.74 ERA) over four starts after being promoted from Triple-A Worcester on Sept. 8. More Red Sox coverage Making sense of the reported Red Sox-Juan Soto meeting | Sean McAdam Both Red Sox finalists denied Silver Slugger awards Red Sox 'in' on outfielder they had interest




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How certain foods can improve your mood, A decongestant in popular cold medicines doesn’t work at all, Green Coconut Curry Lentil Soup

This week Zorba and Karl discuss how certain foods can improve your mood, and they talk about the FDA claiming a decongestant in popular cold medicines doesn’t work at all. […]




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Smart show suggestion update

The newly added "show discovery through AI" (now renamed to Smart show suggestions) got smarter and more useful through a couple of additions: Now it remembers the whole conversation session, so you can iterate on it It knows your ratings so you can use that for more specific recommendations I've added details in the instructions, highlighting more strengths and limitations of the feature You can now find it in the Top section along with the rest of the discovery top chartsI'm still tinkering with it, trying to make it better and faster. Let me know how it works for you now.




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Updates to streaming services + filter and availability added to Movies

I mentioned movies will get the streaming services availability - and it's now done. Here's what's new:streaming services availability was added in all Movies lists (my movies, browse, hot, trending, search)you can now filter these lists by streaming services or "my streaming services" availabilityAlong with these specific updates regarding the Movies section, there are a few general improvements as well:when filtered by a streaming service, what you filter by is first and highlighted - the rest is grayed outmany new countries are now supported so if yours wasn't there before - check again - it most likely is nowPlease let me know how these work for you and if something looks weird on your device/browser. Next - I plan to focus on improving how My Movies looks and works (both on desktop and mobile)




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Breaking Up is Hard to Do

Host Meg Wolitzerpresents works that reflect on the loss of love, creatively imagined by a quartet of thoughtful writers.  In “The Space,” by Christopher Boucher, a lost love is replaced by—her absence.  The reader is Rob Yang.  In Wendi Kaufman’s “Helen on Eighty-Sixth Street,” the loss is the backstory, as a lively ‘tween, voiced by Donna Lynne Champlin, finds ways to deflect the emotional fallout from her father’s absence.  Sharon Olds’ wrenching poem, “Last Look,” read by Jane Kaczmarek, is our palette clearer before we close with a Raymond Carver classic, “Why Don’t You Dance?”The couple idly roving a lawn sale don’t realize they are walking through the detritus of lost relationship.The reader is Corey Stoll.




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Israel's Miracle: 'Stand Up Nation' Battles Existential Threats While Helping Repair the World

Israel's Miracle: 'Stand Up Nation' Battles Existential Threats While Helping Repair the World




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8 Ways to Keep up the Romance During Quarantine

Being home with our beloved (or anyone) all day, every day can feel un-natural, no matter how deep our God-given love runs. Suddenly there’s no outside entertainment, no friends to socialize with, no activities to share, and the list goes on. Whether you’re newly-married, a veteran couple, or somewhere in between, being homebound daily forces some unexpected relational adjustments and calls for major creativity in the romance department. Here’s a few to try. Have Delusional Date Nights It may...




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Supreme Goal: Hitting Iran's Nuclear Sites 11/01/24

Iran threatening attack, Saudi Arabia hosts two-state solution conference and new info on the relationship between Hamas and UNRWA. Analysis from Elie Pieprz on the U.S. Jewish vote and new doc "Tragic Awakening" examines the roots of anti-semitism.




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"I Learned Not to Give Up"

Young Ponchito grew up beneath the constant screaming of his parents until they divorced. Lonely and withdrawn, he acted out in school and at home. Suddenly, his dad and everything changed. See what happened.




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$10,000 in Clean-Up Costs!

After a hurricane hit, the Bagwell family found out their insurance wouldn't cover $10,000 in clean-up costs. Kymberly's husband was working 50 hours a week, so she knew the cleanup would be a painful, slow recovery. Or would it?




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Breaking Up Can Send Honeywell Stock Up 75%, Says Activist Investor Elliott.




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Spirit Airlines Stock Tumbles on Bankruptcy Report. What It Means for Shareholders.




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Spirit Airlines might really go bankrupt this time — and the stock plunges 65%




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Marjorie Taylor Greene Loaded Up on Stocks to Start November. Here Are 6 She Just Bought.




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Super Micro Stock Sinks After Another Filing Delay for Earnings




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Super Micro delays filing September-quarter report as delisting looms




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Once Bankrupt Now Prosperous 

Linda Beavert never thought she’d be able to enjoy retirement. “I've just sailed through it. I know because God's held my hand, you know.  He answers, and he leads me and there's just no better peace, no better confidence.” For most of their thirty-seven-year marriage, Linda and her husband struggled financially, even though they both worked full-time. “I was never comfortable about our money situation. We didn't know about budgeting; we never budgeted, and we lived from hand to mouth, just...




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I’ll Never Give Up on My Daughter!

Before her husband died, Mrs. Wang was a stay-at-home mom.  She took care of her daughter Yuwen, who was sick a lot. “She caught colds easily,” Mrs. Wang shares.  “The doctor said she was just malnourished, so her immunity was low. He said if I gave Yuwen nutritious food, she’d get better.” As an illiterate widow, Mrs. Wang had no choice but to collect garbage on the streets so she could get groceries for Yuwen. “I bought Yuwen eggs and milk,” Mrs. Wang explains.  “I hoped it would build up her...




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Bundle Me Up

Why pay multiple dues and attend several events when it can all be bundled into one payment and one show? 




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Contracting—Supply & Demand

The risk/reward factor is someone that bids for work with many unknowns.




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Hospeco Brands Group Purchases Canadian-Based Innocore

Hospeco Brands Group, a United States-based, full-line manufacturer of cleaning and protection products to serve the janitorial, industrial supply, food service, health care and hospitality markets, has purchased Innocore of Ontario, Canada, maker of Touch Point and Certainty Brands premoistened, non-woven, surface and personal wipes and other hand care products.




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Monarch Brands Joins Hospeco Brands Group

Two powerful market leaders are joining together to form one powerhouse partnership. Hospeco Brands Group, a United States-based, full line manufacturer of personal care, cleaning and protection products to serve the janitorial, industrial supply, automotive, foodservice, health care and hospitality markets, is announcing a merger with Monarch Brands, wholesaler and manufacturer of microfiber, commercial laundry linen, institutional textiles and wiping products.




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More Efficient Payments Today; More Efficient Supply Chains Tomorrow

Using more technology in business spending has led to breakthroughs in B2B payments.




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FCIA Announces Partnership with Door Opening Industry Training Group

The International Fire Code requires annual visual inspection of all fire-resistance-rated assemblies and the protection features – firestopping included. Fire doors can be the entry to building owners to help them satisfy the annual visual inspection requirement in NFPA 80 and the International Fire Code.




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Tax Update: How the Trump Tax Changes Will Affect Your Exit and Business

Early November saw the end of one of the most contentious political presidential elections in quite some time.




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Code Updates: The 2021 I-Codes

The International Code Council suite of I-Codes are perhaps the most robust building codes in the world. Protecting life and property—the goal of the I-Codes—requires ongoing maintenance. 




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GA to Update All Code-Reference Documents in 2021

Every three years, in alignment with the building code cycle, the Gypsum Association issues new editions of the Association’s three code-referenced publications: GA-600 Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual, GA-216 Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products, and GA-253 Application of Gypsum Sheathing.




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Gear Up for This Year’s TLPCA Annual Convention

The Texas Lathing & Plastering Contractors Association’s Annual Convention and Trade Show will be held on June 11-13. Its 72nd Annual Convention will be at the Hotel Galvez in Galveston, Texas.




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A Welcome Disruption: How Prefab Construction Savings could Transform the Industry White Paper

Prefab construction is here, and it’s happening. The combination of a severe labor shortage and extreme shortfalls in housing supply is driving a renewed interest in prefabricated construction as a more cost-efficient alternative to traditional building.




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Action Gypsum Supply Adds New Branch

AD member Action Gypsum Supply adds sixth branch location in two years.




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W&C Architect Profile of the Month: Soltner Group Architects

Seattle-based Soltner Group Architects is a long established and well-respected firm.




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ClarkDietrich’s ProChannel Ci Cladding Support Addresses Air and Moisture Intrusion

ClarkDietrich has introduced ProChannel Ci Cladding Support with Grip-Deck TubeSeal Technology. The new cladding support system is designed for residential and commercial applications and protects against air and water intrusion.




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Festool Ups the Ante on Job Site and Workshop Workflow

Following the launch of its first-of-its-kind ExoActive Exoskeleton, Festool announced on Aug. 20 its lineup of fall products that blend power, efficiency and organization. The launch includes a new cordless rotary hammer drill, the KHC 18, new energy sets and Systainers, jigsaw and oscillator saw blade sets, and limited-edition DOMINO kits.




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Leica Geosystems Unveils New Product Lineup Reimagining Digital Construction Layout

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, announced on Sept. 12 the launch of the new Leica iCON trades solution, which pairs the Leica iCON iCS20 and Leica iCON iCS50 sensors with industry-tailored construction layout workflows. The new solution complements the industry-leading Leica iCON build portfolio.




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Major support charity launches new name after merger

The organisation, which employs more than 2,500 people, will provide a single point of access for people with complex needs




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Tributes paid to ‘fantastic and inspiring’ former chair of Charity Finance Group who has died aged 67

Ian Theodoreson, who was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy in 2019, wrote that he ‘had lived a good life’ in a blog post posthumously published on 27 October




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Technical Glass Products Bolsters Architect Support

Technical Glass Products has a new architectural services manager role to support glazing design along the East Coast of the U.S. and in the Ontario and Quebec territories of Canada.




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S-5! Supports the Battle Against Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. S-5! is donating $5,000 to two amazing charities to support breast cancer patients and their families. S-5! is asking people in the industry to join the company by purchasing its “Give Cancer the Boot” t-shirts.




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ATAS Supports Eighth Annual Construction Camp for Girls

The eighth annual Lehigh Valley Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls was held this summer in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. ATAS has been a supporter of this camp from the beginning, with monetary and material donations, along with several employees who helped in the planning and execution of the camp.