Miljøorganisation: Regeringens afskaffelse af ’regntøjsafgift’ er dygtigt og vildledende spin
Miljøorganisation: Regeringens afskaffelse af ’regntøjsafgift’ er dygtigt og vildledende spin »Regeringen fjerner afgift på nødder og regnfrakker«, lød det i medierne i ugens løb. Men det er vildledende politisk spin, siger Det Økologiske Råd. Der er nemlig ikke tale om en »afgift på regntøj«, men på brugen af plastmaterialet pvc og blødgørende ftalater i en lang række produkter. I aftaleteksten betegnes sløjfningen af pvc-afgiften som 'afskaffelse af afgift på regntøj, beskyttelsesdragter mv'. »Skadelige produkter med pvc og ftalater hører ikke hjemme i et moderne samfund, og stofferne kan undværes eller erstattes med alternativer i langt de fleste anvendelser.
Source:Dagbladet Politiken
November 17, 2017 13:12 UTC
Rigsrevision: Der bliver ikke målt nok på effekten af satspuljen
Rigsrevision: Der bliver ikke målt nok på effekten af satspuljen Man risikerer, at pengene er spildt, hvis man ikke får målt effekt af sociale indsatser, mener forsker. Det er ret katastrofalt, at man ikke er god nok til at måle effekt af de projekter, satspuljen uddeles til. Det, der sættes i gang, skal også vurderes, om det har en effekt - ellers spilder man pengene. Får man ikke nok ud af det, er det ret katastrofalt«, siger hun. Selv om satspuljesystemet er vanskeligt, og at Børne- og socialministeriet ikke har opfyldt målsætningen, vurderer han, at der er forandringer på vej til det bedre.
Source:Dagbladet Politiken
November 16, 2017 18:55 UTC
Tiltalt svindler fløj Skat-ansat til USA: Han betalte alt
Den ene, en 47-årig mand, flyttede sammen med familien til staten Georgia i USA, og hans medtiltalte, en 68-årig mand, besøgte ham jævnligt i USA. Det var ham, der betalte for hotel, fly og kost, fortæller den 68-årige, der er tidligere ansat i Skat«, ved Retten i Glostrup. Den 68-årige fortæller, at han altid fik en stak dollar i hånden ved sine besøg, inden han rejste hjem til Danmark. Her blev de 37 millioner kroner ekspederet videre til den lille caribiske ø Dominica. 46 års ansættelse i Skat blev det til for den 68-årige, før han i april sidste år blev bortvist, da sagen begyndte at rulle.
Source:Dagbladet Politiken
November 16, 2017 15:20 UTC
Vred Tour de France-vinder: 14 måneders heksejagt har været et helvede for mig og familien
Vred Tour de France-vinder: 14 måneders heksejagt har været et helvede for mig og familien Sir Bradley Wiggins er stærkt utilfreds med langvarig sagsbehandling i det britiske antidopingagentur. »Perioden fra september frem til nu har været et helvede for min familie og mig, og jeg har haft fornemmelsen af, at der var tale om én lang ondskabsfuld heksejagt«. »Det er det værste, en professionel sportsudøver kan komme ud for vel vidende, at beskyldningerne intet hold har i virkeligheden, men er helt igennem grundløse«. dyb undren over, hvorfor det har taget så lang tid at træffe denne beslutning. Selv om Wiggins længst har indstillet cykelaktiviteterne, har han ikke lagt den intensive træning på hylden, men nu bruges kræfterne på roning.
Source:Dagbladet Politiken
November 16, 2017 10:18 UTC
Far, mor og søster tiltalt for grov vold og mishandling af søn igennem otte år
Det blev en 15-årige dreng fra København ugentligt og månedligt udsat for i otte år ifølge anklagemyndigheden. Hans far, mor og søster er tiltalt for at have mishandlet og udsat ham for grov vold. Det er kun den 51-årige far, der risikerer at få frataget sit danske pas. For moren har det her været chokerende, hun er overrasket og meget ulykkelig«, fortæller advokaten. Det er særligt børn, som lever i familier med misbrug eller få penge, børn med en diagnose og børn med en ikkevestlig baggrund, som bliver udsat for vold i hjemmet.
Source:Dagbladet Politiken
November 16, 2017 10:18 UTC
Delhi: Man arrested outside metro station for drugging old woman, stealing her jewellery
A 55-year-old man was arrested outside Azadpur metro station by the Delhi Police for allegedly drugging a 65-year-old woman and stealing her gold jewellery. The auto driver, Titu, soon noticed that the old woman was unconscious and heard her bangles breaking. He found Singh’s activities suspicious and stopped outside the Azadpur metro station where cops were stationed. Singh saw the police and tried to flee but the auto driver screamed for help and the cops chased him. He was arrested outside the metro station and the woman was rushed to a hospital.
Source:MetroXpress
January 01, 1970 00:00 UTC
MTA checks subway fleet by manufacturer of faulty DC Metro trains
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority took all of its 7000 Series trains built by Kawasaki offline Sunday night. The 7000 Series are Metro’s newest rapid transit cars in the fleet, but NTSB found issues with the axles and urged other transit agencies that use Kawasaki Rail cars to check their fleet. A Port Authority spokesperson said the bi-state agency is reviewing the issue, but officials don’t believe it affects their 350-strong fleet of Kawasaki-made PA-5 train cars. MTA is currently test-driving new Kawasaki subway models called the R211, which are slated to roll out for service between September 2022 and 2024. NYCT currently has 3,141 subway cars and locomotives made by Kawasaki in its stable, amounting to about 44% the agency’s total fleet of 7,092 cars.
Source:MetroXpress
January 01, 1970 00:00 UTC
Two health insurance exchange plans to include UCHealth in metro Denver counties
Patients looking for health insurance on the individual market in metro Denver counties will soon have new options that include UCHealth, CU Medicine and other affiliated providers in-network. Over the past year, UCHealth has worked with hundreds of individuals to receive approval from their health insurance plan to continue seeing their UCHealth and CU Medicine providers. This plan will include UCHealth, CU Medicine, and other affiliates in-network. This plan will include UCHealth, CU Medicine, and other affiliates in-network. Most other regions of Colorado already include plans on the exchange that include UCHealth in-network.
Source:MetroXpress
January 01, 1970 00:00 UTC
Metro has installed ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system at all bus and rail divisions
The earthquake early warning system, called ShakeAlert, is operated by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and detects earthquakes of magnitude 4.8 or greater. Metro’s deployment of ShakeAlert is believed to be the nation’s largest installation of the early warning system at a transit agency. During Thursday’s Great ShakeOut, Metro will deliver test alerts to all locations with the warning, “Earthquake, earthquake, earthquake, shaking expected,” prompting operations staff to perform earthquake response procedures to secure people and property as if it was a real earthquake. Metro is an early adopter of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system. Next, Metro is working to install ShakeAlert in every bus and train on the Metro system, further enhancing the ability to protect riders in the event of an earthquake.
Source:MetroXpress
January 01, 1970 00:00 UTC
U.S. House to vote on Bannon contempt resolution on Thursday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives plans to vote on Thursday on a contempt of Congress resolution for Steve Bannon, a long-time aide to former President Donald Trump, a source familiar with the plans said on Tuesday. The Democratic-controlled House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol is expected to approve a report backing contempt charges against Bannon at a meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT (2330 GMT) on Tuesday. (Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; editing by Jan Wolfe)
Source:MetroXpress
January 01, 1970 00:00 UTC
Macomb County schools has the highest number of COVID-19 outbreaks in Michigan, while Oakland County reported zero
click to enlarge ShutterstockMacomb County leads the state in new COVID-19 outbreaks in schools, while neighboring Oakland County reported no new outbreaks last week. Simply, Macomb County has no mask mandate for its schools, while Oakland County does. Oakland County has also vaccinated 70% of its residents ages 12 and older, while Macomb County has only vaccinated 60%, according to The New York Times. Macomb County Health Department Director/Health Officer Andrew Cox says it appears the other counties have not yet reported following the new rules. "It did not appear that it was happening statewide," adding, "Sometimes the data does paint the picture that Macomb County is lagging behind in response.
Source:MetroXpress
January 01, 1970 00:00 UTC
Footwear firm Metro plans to raise ₹250 cr.
Footwear retailer Metro Brands Ltd is planning to tap the capital market to raise fresh capital of up to ₹250 crore a large part of which will be utilised for opening 219 new stores under Metro, Mochi, Walkway and Crocs brands. “We are bullish about footwear retailing in India,” said Rafique A. Malik, chairman. Based on this three-year plan, a detailed yearly plan is prepared,” said Farah Malik Bhanji, MD. This includes 30.2% held by the Aziza Malik Family Trust and 29.76% held by the Rafique Malik Family Trust. As a part of the offer for sale, Aziza Malik Family Trust will sell up to 3,737,000 shares; Rafique Malik Family Trust 3,660,000; Farah Malik Bhanji 2,899,000, Alisha Rafique Malik 2,899,000; Zarah Rafique Malik 2,899,000, Zia Malik Lalji 2,899,000; Sabina Malik Hadi 2,899,000; Rakesh Hridaynarayan Pathak up to 8,100 shares.
Source:MetroXpress
January 01, 1970 00:00 UTC
Next month, hundreds of cyclists will bike 165 miles across South Florida to raise money for HIV/AIDS
Hundreds of cyclists will pedal from Miami to Key West over two days from Friday, November 19 to Saturday November 20 as part of “The SMART Ride,” an annual fundraiser benefitting Florida HIV/AIDS charitable organizations. Cyclists will pedal 165 miles through South Florida and the Keys, following the scenic Florida Keys Overseas Highway and Heritage Trial routes. Following a private closing ceremony at Key West High School, post-ride celebrations will be held at various LGBTQ venues throughout Saturday afternoon and evening. Since its inception, The SMART Ride has raised more than $12.5 million, with 100% of proceeds going directly to various HIV/AIDS service organizations throughout Florida, including the Keys-based service organization A.H. of Monroe County. To register, or for more information on The SMART Ride, visit www.thesmartride.org.
Source:MetroXpress
January 01, 1970 00:00 UTC
What you need to know about Metro delays on Wednesday
Metro riders should expect delays of 30 to 40 minutes on all lines, except the Red Line, where delays up to 20 minutes are expected. It will be another long morning for Metrorail riders as delays amid a Blue Line derailment investigation enter their third day. Metro said passengers should expect 30 to 40-minute delays again Wednesday on all lines except the Red Line. Red Line trains should arrive every 15 to 20 minutes. “There is currently no capacity to fill unforeseen gaps, which will result in longer wait times,” Metro said in a news release.
Source:MetroXpress
January 01, 1970 00:00 UTC
A snowy owl and other live animals coming to Spellman Museum in Weston
Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal HistoryCommunity ContentWESTON - As part of its celebration of National Stamp Collecting Month, the Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History at Regis College in Weston will welcome live animals to the museum. Five or six owls including a snowy owl from the "Eyes on Owls" program will be featured in the program beginning at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24. More:Check out these 5 college museumsSpellman Museum follows all Covid guidelines from the state. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and children. Funded in part by a grant from the Weston Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council, advanced registration is not required but can be made at info@spellman.orgFor more information contact info@spellman.org or call 617-784-5838.
Source:MetroXpress
January 01, 1970 00:00 UTC