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Pictures of Labor Day Celebrations Through the Years

September 04, 2017

Major congestion is expected on roads and at airports as many people look to take short break before returning to work the next day. Some mills employed children as young as five or six years old, paying them only a portion of the wages adults earned for the same labor.

History of Labor Day suggests much more than day of rest

September 04, 2017

In practice, all government offices and organizations are closed, while many private businesses also shut for the day to enable workers to mark the occasion with their families. There's a more serious meaning behind Labor Day as it was first celebrated in 1882 amid a period of great unrest and protests from workers' unions over conditions facing employees.

History of Labor Day suggests much more than day of rest

September 04, 2017

In practice, all government offices and organizations are closed, while many private businesses also shut for the day to enable workers to mark the occasion with their families. There's a more serious meaning behind Labor Day as it was first celebrated in 1882 amid a period of great unrest and protests from workers' unions over conditions facing employees.

Labor Day 2017: What's open, what's closed

September 04, 2017

While many countries follow the date was chosen by a pan-national organization of socialist and communist political parties for labour day celebrations, in other countries Labour Day is celebrated on a different date, often one with special significance for the labour movement in that country.

What is Labor Day and Why Do Americans Celebrate It?

September 04, 2017

So, as you celebrate this Labor Day, consider the benefits of Right to Work. The event was successful and declared "a day of the people" by the newspapers. But other historians propose that another man, Matthew Maguire, a machinist, was the founder of the holiday. Bay Area Rapid Transit workers carry signs as they picket in front of the Lake Merritt BART station on the first day of the BART strike in Oakland, California, on October 18, 2013.

Lots of folks seem to labor on Labor Day

September 04, 2017

Today, even as we ride a wave of pro-worker momentum, our economy remains badly out of balance. Right to Work laws simply codify one, commonsense principle: every worker should have the choice to join a labor union, but no worker should be forced to pay fees to a union as condition of employment.

Extremely Rare Translucent 'Ghost' Lobster Caught off the Coast of Maine

September 04, 2017

Alex Todd, an amateur fisherman from Chebeague Island, caught this ghostly crustacean last month while on a fishing trip. A ME lobsterman, however, caught one that stands out from many others. Todd's discover, as per the Association, "likely has a hereditary condition called Leucism". This condition "isn't an aggregate loss of color (which would make it a pale skinned person) however rather a fractional misfortune".

ValuEngine Downgrades Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) to Hold

September 04, 2017

Finally, Cambiar Investors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Penske Automotive Group during the second quarter worth approximately $8,031,000. (NYSE: PAG ) has risen 20.45% since September 2, 2016 and is uptrending. Stocks of Penske Automotive Group, (NYSE:PAG) have earned a consensus rating of "Hold" from the nine research analysts that are covering the company, Two research experts recommended the company shares with a sell recommendation, around three have published a hold ...

People are dying waiting for an organ

September 04, 2017

Earlier this year it was revealed that there are now 282 people alive in Shropshire after receiving an organ . It's also terrible that people have to die for you to get a transplant. Luckily a donor was found for the former Collegiate School pupil and NHS worker and she was rushed to Manchester for a double lung transplant. Last month she supported a proposal by Barnsley Central MP Dan Jarvis, calling for the introduction of an opt-out system for organ donation in England.

Would-be organ donors urged to tell family of transplant wishes

September 04, 2017

According to NHS Blood and Transplant a total of 1,852,919 people in Yorkshire, including 731,000 in West Yorkshire, are now signed up to the organ donation register. "I was so poorly that they made me a priority", she recalled. 76 people in Buckinghamshire have died in the last ten years, waiting for a transplant.

Prison Service respond to HMP Birmingham 'incident'

September 04, 2017

The incident at the privately run jail, which began on Sunday afternoon, had been confined to one wing. A 12-hour riot took place at the same prison in December 2016 and involved more than a third of the 1,450 inmates at its height. Riot squads were deployed to the prison after reports of prisoners setting fire to stairwells and destroying paper records. He added: "Prison staff are working to resolve it quickly and safely".

Home Depot, Inc. (The) (HD) Holdings Raised by Huntington National Bank

September 04, 2017

It has underperformed by 6.34% the S&P500. Eagle Ridge Investment Management decreased Home Depot Inc (HD) stake by 31.38% reported in 2016Q4 SEC filing. On Wednesday, August 31 the stock rating was upgraded by Standpoint Research to "Buy". (The) in a research report on Wednesday, August 16th. Equities research analysts predict that Home Depot, Inc.

Cholera kills seven at Maiduguri IDP camps

September 04, 2017

NEW YORK/MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017-The worldwide medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is scaling up treatment and prevention to curb the spread of cholera in Maiduguri in Borno State, Nigeria.

First gene therapy that targets leukemia approved in the US

September 03, 2017

While this first use of CAR-T therapy only is aimed at a few hundred US patients a year - relapsed ALL patients up to age 25 - it's being tested as a treatment for thousands more. Novartis estimates some 600 ALL patients a year would be eligible for Kymriah. It also comes with some serious potential risks. Certification is being required because the revved-up T cells can touch off an intense reaction, sometimes called a cytokine storm, that can cause high fever, low blood pressure, lung ...

Jolly Mountain Fire threatening thousands of homes north of Cle Elum

September 03, 2017

Sheriff's deputies also issued warnings to everyone at the Suncadia Resort and those living south of State Route 903 to begin preparations to leave if the wildfire continues burning towards the area. Expected containment for the Jolly Mountain Fire is predicted to happen in mid-October. Inslee's proclamation notes that the availability of firefighting resources through the state and western United States is limited due to existing and projected fire conditions and activities throughout ...

Unveiling Rana Daggubati's Social story

September 03, 2017

Of what we gathered from the teaser of Social , the show is about a missing girl and what role does the social media play in tracing the girl and also the perils of the omnipresent social media. As the title suggests, it is based on social media evils and its power. A total of 13 episodes are there in the web series. It comprises of eight episodes, and they all will be out on September 8.

China passes national anthem law

September 03, 2017

Since becoming President, Xi Jinping has tried to keep the country safe from all kinds of external and internal threats, including discontent arising from time to time in the country. Those who violate it will have to spend 15 days in jail. Those attending public events must stand to attention and sing in a solemn manner when the anthem is played.

Western Digital CEO apologizes to Toshiba for friction over chip unit sale

September 03, 2017

Apple relies on Toshiba's memory chips for iPhones and iPods, and wants a continued supply so it is not dependent on rival Samsung Electronics, Bloomberg News said, quoting people familiar with the matter. Banking sources have previously said, however, that Western Digital was working to get its proposal up to 2tn yen. If Bain deal is approved, both Bain and Toshiba will hold 46% of the unit.

Compulsory flu vaccine for aged care workers

September 03, 2017

Now there is no legal requirement for aged care workers to have a flu vaccination , but Health Minister Greg Hunt said he wanted to change that. A record-breaking 105,000 flu cases have been confirmed nationally this season, leading to a spate of nursing home deaths in Victoria and Tasmania .

Hurricane Katrina Survivors Remember 12 Years Since Hurricane Devastation

September 03, 2017

For Lindsay, who now lives in Houston , that experience has been fresh in her mind in the wake of Hurricane Harvey's destruction. New Orleans , pre-Katrina, had a population of about 455,000. "And because of the effort that we've been able to put together, I think and believe we will be very successful". And then the macro-level issues are more structural or institutional and sometimes as individuals we have no control over that.

Tukur Buratai extends 40-day deadline to capture Shekau

September 03, 2017

Sani Usman , said Attahiru's request, which was granted by Buratai, followed the expiration of the deadline on August 31. In a statement made available to Xinhua in Lagos Friday, the nation's economic hub, Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lt.

Chris Hanson leads rainy Czech Masters at the end of round two

September 03, 2017

That took his total to seven under par, good enough for a one-shot lead heading into the weekend. South African Dylan Frittelli was one under after four holes to sit a shot off the lead, with Woodsome Hall's Chris Hanson and Swede Pontus Widegren on five under after completing one hole.

Hepatitis A found in pineapple chunks sold in Alberta and BC supermarkets

September 03, 2017

The pineapple ready-to-eat contaminated would have been put into market on August 12 and were "best before August 19". The risk of infection is considered to be low, AHS said, and no illness has been reported. Anyone who consumed the product on August 18 or later should get a hepatitis A vaccine, the authorities said. Anyone who develops symptoms should also see a doctor, while consumers who have frozen the product are being told to throw it out.

Swine flu killed 1100 so far this year, reveals health ministry data

September 03, 2017

The country is witnessing significant increase in H1N1 cases and nearly 1,100 people have already succumbed to the virus attack so far. Doctors at the institute believe that the previous Californian strain of the virus was overtaken by a new MI H1N1 strain, which caused more harm, though the genetics of the new strain are yet to be known.

Antidepressant drugs ending up in brains of Great Lakes' fish

September 02, 2017

She added, "It is a threat to biodiversity, and we should be very concerned". The study was published on August 16 in the journal Environmental Science and Technology . For the researchers, it's important that wastewater plants do more to filter out chemicals like those from antidepressants, which appear in the urine of the people taking them.

Local reverend to help Harvey victims as he did during Katrina

September 02, 2017

The strongest pushback to the Urban Land Institute's rebuilding plan for New Orleans had to do with creating flood-mitigation measures in the lowest-lying neighborhoods that may impede development or redevelopment. Of the 150,000 to 200,000 Hurricane Katrina evacuees who fled Louisiana for Houston, Texas, in 2005, approximately 40,000 still call the Magnolia City home today, The Wall Street Journal reports .

Poultry waste raising antibiotics resistance

September 02, 2017

An analysis carried out by the New Delhi-based NGO, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), said the soil in and around poultry farms and even in faraway ones, where the litter is used as manure, are infested with unsafe germs, indicating the scary prospects of harmful pathogens spreading to humans.

Trump Slams Obama Over "Pardon" for Chelsea Manning After Excusing Joe Arpaio

September 02, 2017

The president has that power to pardon, and Trump did it. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio announces a newly launched program aimed at providing security around schools in Anthem, Ariz., on January 9, 2013. Mr. Arpaio for years proudly terrorized brown-skinned people across southern Arizona, catching them up in "saturation patrols" and holding them in what he referred to as a " concentration camp " for months at a time.

Hurricane Harvey: Dramatic Before-and-After Photos Illustrate Storm's Wreckage

September 02, 2017

Charitable giving in response to a disaster can often be confusing and overwhelming, and the Community Foundation is a well-established steward of donations and is committed to deploying a thoughtful, responsible, and timely due diligence effort to the distribution of donor gifts.

G4S staff accused of abusing migrants before deportation

September 02, 2017

Five more members of staff have been put on restricted duties, which means that they can have no contact with detainees at the Brook House centre near Gatwick airport, which holds people facing deportation or removal from Britain. G4S have said promised to take "appropriate action". The report also highlighted issues with "stark and impersonal" residential units and unsatisfactory sanitary facilities, leading detainees to feel they were in prison.

NYPD Officers Hospitalized by Irritant From Rego Park Apt., Officials Say

September 02, 2017

After entering a fifth-floor apartment on Saunders Street and 63rd Drive in Rego Park, the officers were exposed to an unknown substance, according to Assistant Chief Juanita Holmes , the commander of Patrol Borough Queens North. As of late Friday the results of the test for fentanyl weren't know, said another police official. Police later obtained a search warrant for the apartment.

Red Cross trains volunteers for disaster assessment

September 02, 2017

Many celebrities have announced that they will be donating to those affected by the mass flooding in their time of need. The day includes orientation and onboarding for new Red Cross volunteers, as well a comprehensive overview of Red Cross relief operations during large-scale disasters.

Seferian-Jenkins' TD catch highlights Jets' win over Eagles

September 02, 2017

The first team offense looked crisp, a 50-yard bomb to deep-threat Torrey Smith and a 20 yard TD to Alshon Jeffery on a post route were the highlights of Carson Wentz' night. Running back Donnel Pumphrey , linebacker Nate Gerry, wide receiver Shelton Gibson , and to a lesser extent defensive tackle Elijah Qualls find themselves sitting on the roster bubble as Howie Roseman and Joe Douglas begin making the hard decisions to pare the roster down to the group of players who will ...

Building collapses in Sadar Bazar

September 02, 2017

The building collapse happened after the city witnessed rains on Thursday. Outlookreported that the fire department received a call from the locals about the building collapse but the officials are yet to confirm the damage. He said there were no reports of casualties. As per the recent reports, a similar incident hit Delhi after a three-storey building collapsed in central Delhi's Sadar Bazar on Friday.

Texas Pol Turns Down Canadian Offer to Help, Instead Asks for 'Prayers'

September 02, 2017

But Texas Secretary of State Roland Pablos said the state didn't need the help, and asked only for "prayers from the people of Quebec", Raw Story reported. It is hard to believe that all those now suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey have no use for this most generous offer from the citizens of Quebec.

FDA approves Pfizer's leukemia drug

September 02, 2017

Mylotarg can also treat patients 2 and older with relapsed/refractory CD33-positive AML, according to the FDA. FDA said this approval comes with a lower recommended dose of the drug, a different schedule in combination with chemotherapy or on its own, and a new patient population.

Almost half a million peoples' pacemakers are at risk of being hacked

September 01, 2017

It means that, in theory, a hacker could gain access to a user's device and change its settings - with potentially serious consequences. "To further protect our patients, Abbott has developed new firmware with additional security measures that can be installed on our pacemakers", said Robert Ford, an Abbot executive vice president for medical devices, in a statement about the update.

Shale oil boom softens the energy blow from Harvey

September 01, 2017

Prices at the pump haven't budged much - yet. That's why the US has about 230 million barrels of gasoline stockpiled, more than before the storms in 2005 and 2008. USA gasoline futures RBc1 were up 5.5 percent at $1.8858, the highest since July 2015. Oil prices need a so-called Goldilocks number - one that's not so high that it stimulates robust production and not so low that it stymies the industry - and USA operators are reacting as the market remains stuck near the $50 per barrel level.

Liberty Mutual Group Asset Management Inc. Lowers Position in Medtronic PLC (MDT)

September 01, 2017

Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 102,321,656 shares of the medical technology company's stock worth $8,243,034,000 after buying an additional 4,412,536 shares during the last quarter. Wedbush initiated Genpact Limited (NYSE:G) on Thursday, August 3 with "Hold" rating. First Manhattan Co. boosted its position in shares of Medtronic PLC by 36.6% in the first quarter.

Super Eagles Defeat Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Uyo

September 01, 2017

Nigeria got their first goal from Odion Ighalo who converted Mikel Obi's attractive lofted pass. Mikel Obi scored Nigeria's second just before half time, scooping home a Victor Moses' cross. Simon Moses raced to the ball and cuts back. Substitute striker Kelechi Iheanacho got his name on the scoresheet when he headed home Ogenyi Onazi's cross in the 77th minute to make it 4-0 at the delight of the home crowd.

Gulf refineries brace for another hit

September 01, 2017

The storm hit as a Category 4 Hurricane over the weekend. The analyst added that despite strong supply levels, the oil price should move higher. "The impact could linger for several weeks or longer, depending on how long it takes Texas refiners to return to normal operations", he said. Amrita Sen of Energy Aspects says global demand growth "is absolutely soaring right now", which should ultimately push prices up.

Arizona Accuses Insys of Fraudulently Marketing Fentanyl Painkiller

September 01, 2017

The complaint alleges that from March 2012 to April 2017, more than $33 million or 64 percent of Subsys sales in Arizona came from prescriptions written by Fanto, Seth, and Gingerich. "In other words, in 2016, Subsys was less than 0.03% of all opioid prescriptions in the State of Arizona", the company said. Babich and his co-defendants have pleaded not guilty.

SC resident dies from West Nile Virus

September 01, 2017

County and city employees went door-to-door in a ½-mile radius of the affected area to notify residents and provide educational brochures about West Nile Virus as well as plans for areal spraying in accordance with DHEC-prescribed action. Severe infections can lead to high fever, disorientation, and even paralysis or death. It's older people, infants and others who have compromised immune systems who may be more vulnerable.

Buhari Sympathises With 'Flood Ravaged' Benue, Pledges FG's Support

September 01, 2017

Buhari, who is now in Katsina state for the Sallah celebration, said he was concerned about the situation in the north-central state as over 100,000 people were rendered homeless. He gave the assurance that the Federal Government would make available the necessary to enable the state government and the affected communities cope and surmount the impact of the flooding.

10 homes burned, 500 threatened in hard-hit California area

September 01, 2017

Oroville is about 70 miles (110 km) north of Sacramento. No further information was disclosed. The so-called Ponderosa Fire has charred almost 3,600 acres (1,457 hectares), about 85 miles (135 km) north of the state capital of Sacramento, since it broke out on Tuesday, officials said.

Climate change linked to rise in deaths on U.S. roads

September 01, 2017

Robertson found that in the 100 most densely populated counties in the USA, people drove an extra 60 miles a year for every 1C increase in temperature. Robertson calculated that, based on the association between miles driven and average temperature in urban areas , drivers drove almost 14 billion extra miles as the result of a 1.5-degree increase in temperature.

37 people nationwide contract infection linked to turtles

September 01, 2017

Sixteen people ended up in hospital from their illnesses. Experts have linked the infections to contact with turtles or their environment after fifteen (45%) of the people reported having touched turtles or been exposed to their environments in the week before they became ill.

Five injured in auto accident in OGH premises

September 01, 2017

Of them, 95-year-old Mohammed Omer, a retired Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited employee, got his leg crushed by the rampaging auto while Qamar Begum (55) too sustained grievous injuries on her legs. Qamar Begum had come to the hospital along with her daughter Aarifa Begum as she was suffering from pain in her leg. Dr Sushma, duty resident medical officer (RMO) at OGH, said, "She has a right foot traumatic crush injury, it will require amputation".

Swine Flu death toll mounts to 32 in Odisha

September 01, 2017

With 38 new cases of swine flu reporting today, the total number of patients has reached to 2,545 in Uttar Pradesh. Official sources said 14 patients were undergoing treatment in government hospitals and another 21 in private ones in the state.

NHS England offers agencies £100m for overseas GP recruitment effort

September 01, 2017

The agencies would be expected to cover the costs of relocation, recruitment and any extra training. It's thought between 2,000 and 3,000 doctors will come from overseas. The estimated value of the three-year contract with the agencies is £100million, and NHS England will have the opportunity to extend it for a maximum of a year if they wish to.

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