The clock is ticking: A possible government shutdown
Without action by Congress, government funding will expire at midnight on Friday, December 20. A government shutdown is looking increasingly likely as some contentious issues such as the debt limit, disaster relief funding and lawmakers' pay raises remain.Here's a breakdown of how major institutions will be affected by the funding shortfall.U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionIn accordance with the Department of Homeland Security's contingency plan, cargo inspection capabilities at ports of entry will remain active during the closure. However, certain activities, such as training and auditing, do not need to occur during this period. Additionally, back-office support positions are unlikely to be deemed essential and will be furloughed. Refunds, audits, adjudication requests, etc. will be postponed until the shutdown is over.There remains uncertainty about which specific offices will be deemed essential. For example, forced labor communications may be furloughed, resulting in delays in reviewing Enforcement and Protection Act (EAPA) and Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) charges.U.S. Department of CommerceUnder the…
VLF Tennis Electric Scooter Clock 300 copies available for pre-order
Motohaus India Managing Director Tushar Shelke said on the sidelines of the recently concluded India Bike Week 2024 that Motohaus' newly launched VLF Tennis electric scooter has received over 300 bookings within a month of its launch in India in mid-November. Italian VLF (Velocifero) and British Brixton Motorcycles entered the Indian market on November 18 via Kolhapur KAW Veloce Motors, a company responsible for manufacturing and distribution in the country. VLF has launched the high-end electric scooter Tennis, while Brixton has launched the Crossfire 500X, Crossfire 500XC, Cromwell 1200 and Cromwell 1200X. Priced at Rs 1.30 lakh ex-showroom, the VLF Tennis features a neo-retro design that is reminiscent of timeless Italian scooters. The scooter features a 1.5kW hub motor powered by a 2.5kWh battery pack. VLF claims a range of 130 kilometers and a top speed of 65 kilometers per hour. The Tennis is fitted with 12-inch wheels at both ends, with telescopic forks and single shock absorbers. The product…
Rare green Lexus LFA has only 839 miles on the clock, and it’s
This Lexus LFA features a striking green exterior complemented by bold red Alcantara and leather interior. This LFA has only traveled 1,350 kilometers (839 miles) and has been in excellent condition since delivery. Last year, several low-mileage LFAs were sold for prices ranging from $700,000 to $900,000. While most Lexus LFAs roll off the assembly line in understated shades of white, grey, silver or black, a few models come in brighter colors from the factory. Two of them feature striking green, and one of the rare pieces has just been sold in the UK. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); This particular LFA was delivered to its first owner in 2012 and has since covered just 1,350 kilometers (839 miles). The bright "Fresh Green" paint makes the already striking LFA look even crazier, to the point where you could easily mistake it for an…
D&D may ‘freeze the clock’ during ILA strike
As the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike began yesterday morning, our team learned from a source with knowledge of operations at the Port of New York and New Jersey (NYNJ) that NYNJ terminals have decided to “freeze the clock” one by one. ” regarding detention and demurrage (D&D) charges during the ILA strike. If these reports are accurate and NYNJ exerts influence in the seaport community, other ports may follow suit, especially as ocean carriers lobby for major R&D charges decision makers. While the suspension of D&D charges may be a welcome development for shippers, there is no guarantee that both importers and exporters will benefit from it. Terminals typically charge fees directly to ocean carriers, and these fees are usually passed on to shippers; however, ocean carriers may also charge importers/exporters higher D&D fees than the terminal charges. D&D charges have come under increased scrutiny since the enactment of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA), which shifted…
Opening tomorrow! The 43rd Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair has gathered over 130 internationally renowned watch brands! Nine major areas help buyers make one-stop shopping
The 43rd Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair and the 12th International Watch Fair, co-organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Limited and the Hong Kong Watch and Clock Industry Federation Limited, have attracted more than 700 exhibitors. year. The theme of the watch exhibition is "Fashion Appointment", showcasing different styles of watch brands, finished watches, mechanical equipment, accessories and parts, etc., and providing a one-stop purchasing platform. Both exhibitions will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from September 3 to 7; for the first time, the International Watch Collection will be fully open to the industry and the public with free admission.Introducing the world's luxury watch brandsThe International Watch Collection located in the 3FG Exhibition Hall will be fully open to the public for the first time and with free admission. It brings together more than 130 internationally renowned watch brands and designer series and includes five themed…
Alfa Romeo 4C with over 600 miles on the clock
A good friend of mineDan is not a car guy. He is a talented cartoonist with a love for nature, theater, and Legos. Although he now lives in Texas, he also loves the food of his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, especially a sandwich chain there. A few years ago, when we were roommates in Austin, Texas, I happened to be reviewing the 2018 Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe one week. Dan doesn't get to visit his family and favorite haunts much, so I wanted to give him a taste of his hometown. The 4C was a poor choice for the upcoming trip, but it made for a story I'll never forget. A few months before we set out on this pilgrimage, Dan told me that the one place he’d miss most about Cincinnati was the East Coast Subs restaurant in Penn Station. A quick online search revealed three locations in Texas, but they were all in the Dallas area, about three…
This Volkswagen Jetta with 4,400 miles on the clock is a wormhole built in Wolfsburg
Although SUVs continue to encroach on the original go through Chris Chilton July 30, 2024 15:10 A 1981 Volkswagen Jetta wreck has appeared on an online auction site, showing just 4,400 miles. The 1.6-liter automatic engine is finished in Diamond Silver Metallic paint, a tear-resistant black vinyl interior, and the massive bumpers required by U.S. regulations. The deadline for submission of bids is August 5 Bring a Trailer website. Even as SUVs continue to eat into sales of traditional VW sedans, the Volkswagen Jetta has survived into the 2025 model year. But 43 years later, how many 2025 Jettas will survive as well as this 1981 car? We're guessing almost nothing, since this Mk1 Jetta is not only good-looking, but in its nearly half-century of driving, it's covered fewer miles than most cars do after being on the road for half a year. The analog odometer shows just 4,400 miles (7,080 km). RELATED: 2025 Volkswagen Jetta and Jetta GLI Get…
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