Migration is part of the wider concept of economic freedom. This makes it desirable if prosperity is the goal of policy. But more applicable to the current attitudes and values of Western leaders than mundane economic arguments, migration presents an opportunity to increase the pool from which they extract real income. This is required in the face of poor demographics and growing socialistic ambitions.
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The Royals first ace
When the Royals participated in the expansion draft, they leaned heavily on pitchers taken from two successful organizations, the Baltimore Orioles and the Detroit Tigers. Both of those teams had assembled powerhouse squads in the late 1960’s that the baby Royals hoped to emulate. With the 31st pick in the draft, Cedric Tallis selected one Richard “Dick” Drago off the roster of the Tigers.
Drago had narrowly missed making the roster of the Detroit Tigers in the 1968 campaign... Читать дальше...
Twenty government officials working in permanent missions to the WTO in Geneva completed on 20 October a two-day training course on trade and gender at the WTO. The course provided participants, comprising trade officials, trade and gender focal points, counsellors and ambassadors, with an in-depth look at how gender issues could be mainstreamed into the WTO’s daily work.
The United States is contributing USD 600,000 (about CHF 535,000) in 2023 to the WTO’s Global Trust Fund to finance training programmes for government officials from developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs). Overall, since 2002, the United States has donated approximately CHF 29 million (USD 32 million) to the Global Trust Fund and the Standards and Trade Development Facility.
Government officials from 30 WTO members and observers joined the 17th Workshop on Trade and Public Health, taking place from 6 to 10 November in Geneva. The workshop will explore the relationship between trade and public health, with a special focus on pandemic preparedness.
Lewis Hamilton suffered disappointment in Brazil but it was a different story for Fernando Alonso.
Author, educator and book restorer Sophia Bogle has nerves of steel: one slip of the hand and a century-old first edition book could be ruined. Come inside her workshop as she breaks down the amazing deconstruction, revitalization, and reassembly that goes into her history preserving speciality.Director: Charlie JordanDirector of Photography: Paul RamseyEditor: Richard TrammellExpert: Sophia BogleCreative Producer: Wendi JonassenLine Producer: Joseph BuscemiAssociate Producer: Brandon WhiteProduction Manager: D. Читать дальше...
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As companies join the hunt, can the field of mind-altering synthetic substances stay true to its original pioneering spirit of wonder, curiosity and connection?
The European oil and gas majors, which are also the world’s top LNG traders, reported a mixed bag of third-quarter results, with some beating or meeting estimates and others missing expectations amid diverging gas trading opportunities in Europe and Asia. Shell and TotalEnergies, the world’s largest and second-largest LNG traders, respectively, reported strong gas trading earnings thanks to the open arbitrage to Asian markets in the third quarter. But BP, another major with a typically strong gas trading business... Читать дальше...
By Matt Solomon Published: November 06th, 2023
FaZe Clan's co-branded SteelSeries peripherals are now available at BestBuy shortly after proposing a $17M all-stock merger with GameSquare.
While reviewing Cities Colon Skylines 2, I didn't actually go in that hard on public transport (beyond providing it and making it free), despite the urge. Since then though, it's become a game where I don't so much build a single mega-city as a series of experiments.
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The ‘UFC 295 countdown’ video features the top two fights Saturday night. In the main event, Jiri Prochazka and Alex Pereira will compete for the vacant light heavyweight title. Also, Sergei Pavlovich and Tom Aspinall will clash for the UFC interim heavyweight title.
Cutting-edge research will focus on the Greater Cape Floristic Region, which is home to thousands of plant species unique to the area
Читать дальше...Southampton loanee Ryan Fraser insists he does not mind starting on the bench while his teammates continue to go unbeaten.
Even before Hamas launched its unprecedented attack on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was facing a rising tide of anger. It's only getting higher.
From gentler exfoliants to richer moisturizers, the season's best skincare products are here to keep you looking great 'til spring.
Deep audience connections are outperforming broad strategies. Here's how.
More decisions are being made by machines. What should those affected be told? Readers weigh in.
Bleecker Street has taken U.S. rights to Ezra, the starry family dramedy from actor-turned-director Tony Goldwyn, which is coming off its world premiere in the Special Presentations section of the Toronto Film Festival. Starring Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, Robert De Niro, and newcomer William A. Fitzgerald, the film is slated for release in theaters in […]
EXCLUSIVE: Supinder Wraich (Sort Of) and Enrico Colantoni (Station Eleven) have been cast to lead an upcoming CBC police procedural. Allegiance is now in Vancouver and British Columbia’s lower mainland, with Stephen Lobo (Continuum), Adolyn H. Dar (Superman & Lois), Brian Markinson (A Million Little Things) and David Cubitt (Virgin River) also starring. Mark Ellis […]
EXCLUSIVE: The Circle has cemented itself as one of Netflix’s longest-running reality formats with a double series recommission, as filming moved from the UK to Atlanta. Seasons 6 and 7 of Studio Lambert’s social media-style format were recently shot in the city, with the sixth set to air next spring. The Circle used to be […]
EXCLUSIVE: Stars Collective, a Los Angeles-based film finance and mentorship arm, has announced the launch of Stars Asian International Film Festival – a new capsule film showcase to take place in Los Angeles November 12-16. The festival, which will include a dozen feature selections celebrating Asian cinema, will spotlight a broad range of exceptional films […]