Statewide 15 minimum wage

The problem is that most of the budget will be spent on one-time expenditures without any contribution to the advancement of the economy. Welfare budgets aimed at promoting public health and curbing unemployment will reach a whopping 200 trillion won next year. It would be much better if the money was spent taking care of the vulnerable class, overcoming our alarmingly low birthrate and creating jobs for the elderly. But the Moon Jae-in administration wants to spend money on creating 1.03 million public jobs — a 10 percent increase from this year — for senior citizens. The government is putting 21.3 trillion won into so-called Korean New Deal projects to help foster digital and green economies along with ratcheting up our social safety net. The colossal projects are already under fire for being replicas of earlier government projects. Besides, the projects have a plethora of loopholes and some are just plain wacky- sounding. These are far from what the Moon administration touted as … [Read more...] about Stop the spending

Celebrities have always been on the forefront when it comes to promoting fitness and healthy living. Lately, we have seen celebrities sharing their unique workout plans that give them the desired body shape. While some do pilates, yoga, or calisthenics, American actress Jennifer Anniston has maintained an immaculate physique at the age of 53 by sticking to an effective workout regime. The Friends star still has a toned body due to the 15-15-15 workout plan that she follows. She has touted the workout technique on some occasions and has shared how effective it can be. But, what is the 15-15-15 workout plan? Well, it is a simple interval training session that doesn’t involve any fancy moves but is equally or more effective than other forms of exercises. The 15-15-15 plan comprises 15-minute spinning on a stationary bike, 15-minute on an elliptical machine followed by 15 minutes of jogging or running. The combination of these exercises makes up for an effective cardio program. Here, … [Read more...] about What is Jennifer Anniston’s 15-15-15 Workout Plan

Mandatory water restrictions for Californians may be on the table, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Monday meeting with representatives from major water agencies. Newsom reportedly urged urban water suppliers and water associations to get aggressive encouraging customers to do their part conserving the state’s water supply. The same agencies will reportedly meet again this summer to reassess where the state’s water supply stands, though Newsom threatened that Californians may face mandatory restrictions if conservation efforts are not significantly improved, according to a news release from the Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom. “Every water agency across the state needs to take more aggressive actions to communicate about the drought emergency and implement conservation measures,” said Newsom. “Californians made significant changes since the last drought but we have seen an uptick in water use, especially as we enter the summer months. We all have to be more thoughtful about how … [Read more...] about Californians May Face Mandatory Statewide Water Restrictions As Newsom Grows Impatient

Patio seats aren’t hard to come by in sunny Denver. But slightly harder to find are the patios that are serving up pleasant views with top-notch drinks and food. These 15 spots offer that rare combination of special surroundings and memorable meals. Whether it’s just a coffee break you’re after, a multicourse tasting menu or something in between, we’ve got just the place to sit down and stay awhile this summer. American Elm (Highland) Go for a morning meal of shrimp and grits or deviled egg toast before the day’s heat sets in. The restaurant is named for the century-old tree that shades its patio along 38th Avenue. 4132 W. 38th Ave., amelm.com Annette (Aurora/Central Park) A new roof enclosure on this romantic patio keeps it well populated even in inclement summer weather. Happy hour and dinner are the meals to enjoy here. You’ll forget that you’re just outside a bustling food hall. 2501 Dallas St., Aurora, annettescratchtotable.com Bistro Vendome (Lower … [Read more...] about 15 pretty patios serving top-notch food and drinks around Denver

Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee will be marked in the U.K. with a wide range of events spread across a long weekend, as the nation celebrates the monarch's 70 years on the throne. Here is how you can watch and live stream the celebrations from the U.S. When Are The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Taking Place? The celebrations will be spread across the U.K.'s four-day bank holiday (national holiday) weekend on Thursday, June 2 to Sunday, June 5. Although the Queen officially marked seven decades on the throne on February 6, 2022, the historic milestone will be celebrated during the long weekend, with events including the annual Trooping the Colour parade , a special Jubilee flypast over Buckingham Palace, and the central celebration—the Platinum Party at the Palace concert. Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning British monarch, and overtook Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years, in September 2015. How To Watch the Queen's Platinum Jubilee … [Read more...] about How to watch and live stream Queen’s Jubilee from the U.S.—Full schedule

A cache of previously unseen police files from Xinjiang has brought to light further details about the Chinese government's systemic internment of Muslims, in what a leading researcher has described as "most likely the largest incarceration of an ethno-religious minority since the Holocaust." The file dump, which follows a hack into a Xinjiang police database, includes key speeches by senior officials responsible for running the region's "re-education" camps, which officials in Beijing have described as vocational training centers. The files also contain mugshots of more than 2,800 detainees, among them 15 minors. The Xinjiang police files , authenticated research coordinated by Dr. Adrian Zenz , were published on Tuesday as the United Nations ' top rights official, Michelle Bachelet, begins a highly watched six-day visit to China to assess its human rights condition. Zenz, director of China studies at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation NGO, is among the leading … [Read more...] about Xinjiang police files reveal horrors of China’s Uyghur internment camps

NEW DELHI: The maximum temperature in the Capital breached the 49-degrees mark on Sunday making it the hottest day of the season. A weather station in Mungeshpur in north-west Delhi recorded the highest — 49.2 degrees Celsius — and one in Najafgarh recorded a maximum of 49.1 degrees Celsius during the day. Delhi continues to reel under a severe heatwave caused by hot and dry westerly winds. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast some respite from the rising temperatures on Monday, with a possibility of a thunderstorm in the city. At Safdarjung, the official weather station of the city, the maximum temperature settled at 45.6 degrees Celsius, which was five degrees above the normal for the season and the highest temperature recorded so far this year. On May 27, 2020, Safdarjung recorded a maximum of 46 degrees Celsius. The highest ever temperature in the month was recorded on May 29, 1944, when the mercury touched 47.2 degrees Celsius. Other parts of the … [Read more...] about Daytime temperature breaches the 49-degrees mark in Capital

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here postponed hearing of an appeal on Thursday (May 19) by actor-cum-director Farid Kamil Zahari against his conviction and nine-month jail sentence for a drug-related-offence as his lawyer is involved in Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's trial in the Shah Alam High Court. A three-member panel comprising Justices Datuk Abdul Karim Abdul Jalil, Datuk Che Mohd Ruzima Ghazali and Datuk Ghazali Cha allowed the postponement sought by Farid Kamil's lawyer Hisyam Teh Poh Teik. Hisyam told the court that he was currently involved in former deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid's corruption trial relating to the Foreign Visa System (VLN) contract at the High Court in Shah Alam. Deputy Public Prosecutor Eyu Ghim Siang did not object to the postponement application. Justice Abdul Karim then set Monday (May 23) for case management. Apart from Farid Kamil's appeal against his conviction and jail term for the drug-related-case, the appellate court was also … [Read more...] about Actor Farid Kamil’s appeal postponed, lawyer involved in Zahid’s trial

KUALA LUMPUR: Former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will answer his 47 charges involving criminal breach of trust (CBT), corruption and money laundering charges in relation to Yayasan Akalbudi (YAB) funds, on Wednesday (April 13). His counsel, Hamidi Mohd Noh when contacted said his client will be the first witness to take the stand when the defence trial begins at 9am before High Court Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah. The judge had previously fixed 39 days to hear the defence's case, the dates being April 13 and 15, May 23-26, June 27-30, July 1, 4-7, Aug 22, 23, 29,30, Sept 19-22, 26-29, Oct 17-20 and 31, Nov 1-3, 7-10. The Bagan Datuk Member of Parliament opted to testify under oath from the witness stand with the prosecution given the opportunity to question the accused during cross-examination. On Jan 24, Justice Sequerah ordered Ahmad Zahid to enter his defence on 12 CBT charges, eight for corruption and 27 for money laundering involving … [Read more...] about Ahmad Zahid to take the stand over 47 corruption charges on Wednesday (April 13)

MANILA (AP): Outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (pic) sharply criticised Russian leader Vladimir Putin for the killings of innocent civilians in Ukraine, saying while the two of them have been tagged as killers, "I kill criminals, I don’t kill children and the elderly.” Duterte, who openly calls Putin an idol and a friend, voiced his rebuke for the first time over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in remarks aired Tuesday (May 24) where he blamed the three-month old war for the spike in global oil prices that has battered many countries, including the Philippines. While stressing he was not condemning the Russian president, Duterte disagreed with Putin’s labelling of the invasion as a "special military operation,” and said it was really a full-scale war waged against "a sovereign nation.” "Many say that Putin and I are both killers. I’ve long told you Filipinos that I really kill. But I kill criminals, I don’t kill children and the elderly,” Duterte said in a televised … [Read more...] about ‘I kill criminals, not children and elders’: Duterte hits out at Putin