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Rare winter storm in Bay Area
Updated January 23, via Weather.com: winter storm enzo Snowfall records have been buried along the Gulf Coast from Louisiana to Florida, with five deaths reported. Roads remained closed in Florida and Louisiana as of Thursday morning. Update from Weather.com on January 22: The roof of Mobile's Civic Center collapsed under the weight of the city's historic snowfall; however, the building has since been demolished to make way for the new arena. Mobile received more than 7 inches of snow from the storm, a record for the city. Airport flight delays and cancellations According to FlightAware.com, so far: Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson – 1,036 Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport – 511 Charlotte Douglas – 325 Louis Armstrong New Orleans – 243, all departing flights canceled. Dallas-Fort Worth – 182 A rare winter storm swept across the U.S. Gulf Coast on Tuesday, bringing heavy snow, ice and gusty winds to a region where even light snow is rare. Crews near Houston were clearing highways as…
Modern supplier terminates Alabama prison labor contract
Prison laborers in Ju-Young reportedly work under threat of punishment, raising serious concerns Hyundai supplier Ju-Young has terminated its contract with the state of Alabama to use prison labor. The decision comes after a New York Times report revealed the controversial arrangement. Critics say prison labor exploits workers with extremely low wages and unsafe working conditions. In 2022, it was reported that some of Hyundai's suppliers in the United States used child labor. By 2023, the federal government stepped in and Hyundai cracked down on the practice. Now, in 2024, Hyundai's suppliers are using another controversial form of labor - prison labor. Well, they did, until public pressure ended it. The affected supplier is Ju-Young, a Korean company involved in Alabama's prison labor program. The program offers incarcerated people the opportunity to work outside prison walls and earn a modest wage. While this may seem like a positive opportunity at first glance, a report suggests the reality is much more…
NCBMP 2024 brings history, culture and education to Alabama
Listen to audio Coalition's 41st conference highlights strength, resilience The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) held its 41st annual convention November 13-16 at the Sheraton and Westin Birmingham hotels in Birmingham, Alabama. NCBMP Executive Director Jason Dunn said this year’s theme, “Strength and Resilience,” recognizes that the 2024 election and resulting changes in DEI legislation will create tension among attendees. "We know a lot of our members are facing this (tense) internal pressure, so we want to inspire them to find their inner strength, keep fighting, don't give up, keep proving themselves, and don't get frustrated," Dunn said. In addition to getting a behind-the-scenes look at this year's NCBMP, we also took a look at several sessions with over 400 attendees. The beginning of history Photography: On The Run LLC The event's opening night was held at Sixteenth Holy Baptist Church in Birmingham, the site of a September 15, 1963 bombing by Ku Klux Klan members that injured…
New and refurbished: luxury in all its forms
Listen to audio Customized experience Wow participants These new and renovated spaces have one key element that takes meetings to the next level: character. Whether you bring attendees together amid carefully curated art and European-inspired design, immerse yourself in lavish surroundings fit for royalty, or relax by the lake, they will undoubtedly be impressed. Clever activation Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown Guest Room Suite Living Room Hold meetings in a vibrant city center in a space full of European elegance, Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown Waiting and ready. This 14-story boutique hotel has just opened and features mid-century modern design. Carefully curated artwork and sophisticated touches of modern aesthetics and original elements recall the space’s origins, the Texas Hotel Annex. Art lovers should know that the hotel will also participate in Le Méridien’s signature Unlocked Art program, giving guests free tours of Fort Worth art institutions and exploration of local culture. In addition, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and redeem…
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