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autoevolution 29 Apr 2021, 11:49 UTC · by 9 photos Instead of going for the regular high-horsepower upgrade available from any traditional customization shop, pixel master Matteo Gentile (a.k.a. mattegentile on social media) wanted to free the vintage-modern Porsche from the constraints of driving on public roads. Hence, the 911 VTOL conversion, which means the sports car would be capable of vertical takeoff and landing, at least in the virtual world. Additionally, he paid tribute to the awe-inspiring work of fellow virtual artist Chris Labrooy, which is well known both for taking floating car liberties and being an exponent of the recent NFT current. Gentile instead uses the Gumroad online platform to put a value on his creations, which is probably one of the reasons he decided to elaborate the 911 VTOL project further. ....
Workers, employers not in favor of police clearances for DOLE dealings Apr 28, 2021 8:10 PM PHT Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said on Wednesday, April 28, that workers and employers consulted by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) oppose the proposal requiring national police clearances for transactions. Bello told reporters that the department has yet to reply to Philippine National Police chief General Debold Sinas on the matter. The trend is that workers, employers, and NEDA (National Economic and Development Authority) are not in favor of the proposal. And, of course, ARTA (Anti-Red Tape Authority) because it goes against ease of doing business, said Bello in a mix of English and Filipino. ....
Fishermen seek increased dole during ban period Updated: Updated: They say the current amount is not enough for 61 days Share Article They say the current amount is not enough for 61 days Various fishermen organisations have urged the government to increase the dole given during the 61-day long annual fishing ban, which is currently on. The amount is provided since fishermen are usually without work during the ban, which is meant for mechanised boats. “The ₹5,000 given is not enough to run a family for 61 days. The government is asking us to stay away from fishing, which is why it began giving us the dole. Families that are below the poverty line, are members of fishermen cooperative societies and live in fishing villages are given the assistance,” said Nanjil Ravi, Akhila Indhiya Meenavar Sangam. ....
22 April 2021 | 07:38am StockMarketWire.com - Group ongoing revenue at Rentokil Initial was up 15.4% for the first three months of the year, the majority of which was organic. According to the company s trading update for the first quarter of 2021, hygiene delivered a 48.5% increase in ongoing revenue, supported by a revenue contribution of £75.5 million from one-time disinfection services, reducing, as anticipated, by approximately 25% on the high watermark level of £100 million in Q4 2020. Pest control delivered ongoing revenue growth of 10.5% and saw a return to organic growth of 1.2% in the first quarter of 2021. Recovery in Rentokil s core businesses, particularly pest control, has demonstrated growing momentum over the quarter, and the company exited March 2021 with group organic growth of 2.5% (excluding disinfection) and organic growth in pest control of 6.3%. ....
South Korea May Buy 20 VTOL Jets for $2.7B Our Bureau 772 F-35B Lightning II fighter South Korea could invest 3 trillion won or approximately $2.7 billion in buying 20 vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) jets, most likely the U.S.-made F-35B, for its planned aircraft carrier. Seoul wants to build a 30,000 ton-class light aircraft carrier by 2033. Following the government s approval in February to push for the project, a feasibility study is under way. Around 2 trillion won ($1.8 billion) is expected to be spent over ten years in building the ship, Yonhap News Agency reported citing Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) today. “The maintenance and operating cost is expected to come to around 50 billion won per year, which amounts to a mere 0.6% of our total budget for 2021, a Navy official told the outlet. ....