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☆ A Highway Split Their Community. Efforts to Fix That Face Opposition.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Madeleine Ngo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Steps from his front yard, thousands of cars rumble past each day as they travel along the Kensington Expressway, an expansive six-lane highway that slices through his neighborhood on Buffalo’s East Side. It has also posed a physical barrier, making it harder for residents to reach grocery stores and parks. State officials say the $1 billion project, backed by a $55.6 million federal grant, will enhance pedestrian access and stimulate economic growth. They include Mr. Richardson, 69, a retired electrician who moved to the neighborhood nearly a decade ago. He said that he did not think covering a section of the highway would do much to improve the area’s air quality and that he would rather see the highway completely torn out.

Persons: David Richardson, Richardson Organizations: Biden, Mr Locations: Kensington, Buffalo, . New York State

☆ Pamela Salem, Miss Moneypenny in Bond movie ‘Never Say Never Again,’ dead at 80
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

London CNN —British actress Pamela Salem, who starred alongside Sean Connery as Miss Moneypenny in the 1983 James Bond film “Never Say Never Again,” has died at age 80, production company Big Finish announced Friday. Pamela Salem (left) with "Never Say Never Again" costars Sean Connery and Barbara Carrera in 1983. Mirrorpix/Getty ImagesBig Finish producer David Richardson led tributes to “lovely” Salem, recalling: “Whenever there was a Big Finish recording for her, she’d fly in from Miami on her own steam, without fuss or fanfare, and appear at the studio armed with the warmest smiles, the biggest hugs and often presents. “She was a very gentle person – always interested in everyone, from her co-stars to the production team to the guest actors and visitors. Pamela had an extraordinary career and carried it lightly.”

Persons: Pamela Salem, Sean Connery, Moneypenny, James Bond, ”, Salem, Connery, Who, ” Salem, Michael O’Hagan, costars Sean Connery, Barbara Carrera, Mirrorpix, David Richardson, she’d, I’d, Jason King, Doctor Who, Pamela Organizations: London CNN, The West Locations: British, India, Miami

☆ Suspended software firm WANdisco's CEO and CFO step down
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - WANdisco (WAND.L), the British software company whose shares are suspended while it investigates possible fraud, said its co-founder and chief executive David Richards and CFO Erik Miller had stepped down on Monday with immediate effect. The company found "potential fraudulent irregularities" in its accounts last month linked to a senior sales employee, prompting significant going concerns issues. The ongoing investigation supported the view that one employee was responsible, the company said. Ken Lever, appointed interim chair last month, would run the company until a new chief executive was appointed, the company said. It also appointed Ijoma Maluza, previously CFO of Blue Prism, as interim CFO from April 11.

☆ Thousands of laid-off employees from Meta and Twitter are competing for tech jobs, but staff from smaller firms are still in demand. Tech experts offer three reasons why.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Tech workers laid off by startups don't generally get as much support as those from giants like Meta and Twitter. Tech experts told Insider that workers from startups are just as valuable as those from big tech firms. But she emphasized that workers laid off by startups also have relevant skills and qualifications that can help them land roles. Big tech employees are overwhelmed with offersOften big tech employees who have been laid off and gone viral on social media are overwhelmed with messages and offers, so reaching out as a recruiter has little impact. Gupta said she wouldn't "rely" on a big tech employee for a role, but instead continue her sourcing and outreach to other candidates.

☆ Sir Lewis Hamilton? Motivul pentru care pilotul ar putea să nu fie înnobilat de Regină la finalul anului
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-17 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Iar un grup de parlamentari englezi au propus ca pilotul de 35 de ani să fie înnobilat pentru realizările sale remarcabile cu ocazia ceremoniilor regale de Anul Nou. Este evident că Lewis a demonstrat performanțe extraordinare în domeniul în care activează și aduce onoare Regatului Unit," se arată în scrisoarea parlamentarilor către premierul Boris Johnson, cel care ar urma să facă recomandarea. Însă marea problemă este faptul că Lewis Hamilton este rezident în Monaco, loc care este un adevărat paradis fiscal. Acesta este motivul pentru care marele campion a fost criticat în ultimii ani, dar acesta a explicat că își achită toate obligațiile față de Marea Britanie. Lewis Hamilton a spus de mai multe ori că el achită taxele în Marea Britanie, deși veniturile sale provin din mai multe țări.

Persons: Sa Regina, Lewis, Boris Johnson, Lewis Hamilton, Hamilton, David Richards Locations: Regatului Unit, Monaco, UK

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