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Life in the UK Test – stranger than fiction?
When I am lawyering, I am reading. When I am not lawyering, I am also usually reading. Away from the office I am not, as a rule, reading about immigration law. My holiday reading runs to fantasy lands and sci-fi futures. It is a rare day when the hobby reading strays into my area of practice, but that day came recently on holiday, when I picked up Sylvain Neuvel’s The Test. At 110 pages, the novella is a mercifully light read for someone in our line of work.
Civil Penalties And The Gig Economy
Burness Paull are most popular: within Employment and HR, Energy and Natural Resources and Criminal Law topic(s) in United Kingdom On 8 May this year, the government added a clause to the Border, Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill which extends right to work checks to those in non-traditional employment relationships. But what does that mean? Under the current rules, only those engaged as employees under a traditional contract are subject to right to work checks.
JVC Reminder: U.S. Is Ending De Minimis Rule for All Countries
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee has issued a reminder that the “de minimis” exemption is ending for all countries. The change is effective Aug. 29. JVC’s alert is as follows: This is a reminder that pursuant to the Executive Order of July 30, 2025 — “Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for all Countries” — the United States will end the de minimis exemption for all countries, effective August 29, 2025.
No Tariffs for Gold Imports, Trump Says
Gold imports will not face U.S. tariffs, President Donald Trump said Monday, easing recent market turmoil. He wrote on Truth Social: “Gold will not be Tariffed!” Last week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection unexpectedly announced tariffs on imported gold bullion bars, marking the first time such duties have been applied to gold — a commodity typically exempt because of its financial significance.
How we built a real-time service that handles 20,000 updates per second
Building production-grade AI agents requires more than just calling OpenAI's API. You need long-running tasks, durability, queues, and, crucially, the ability to show your users what's happening in real-time. That last piece turned out to be harder than we thought. When we set out to build Trigger.dev's Realtime service, we knew we wanted something that could handle serious scale.
Self-hosting Trigger.dev v4 using Kubernetes
Trigger.dev v4 brings self-hosting capabilities to Kubernetes environments. Alongside our Docker option, we now offer native Kubernetes deployment through our official Helm chart, which makes running the self-hosted version of Trigger.dev at scale much simpler. This post focuses on self-hosting with Kubernetes using Helm, great for teams who need the orchestration, scaling, and reliability features that Kubernetes provides. If you're looking for a simpler setup, check out our Docker compose guide.
Building effective AI agents with Trigger.dev
Anthropic published a thoughtful blog post about building AI agents, where they make a compelling case for keeping things simple: use straightforward, composable patterns instead of getting tangled up in complex frameworks. Their key insight? Focus on specific tasks rather than trying to build do-it-all agents. I wanted to take these ideas and show how they work in practice. This article walks through each workflow with real examples using Trigger.dev, Vercel's AI SDK, and OpenAI.
Remembering Sarawak's role in the formation of Malaysia
On July 23, 1961, Malayan prime minister Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, who was in Singapore, asked whether it was feasible to form a federation of five countries — Malaya, Singapore, North Borneo, Sarawak and Brunei — creating one great nation. Tunku was speaking at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association's Regional Conference in Singapore. They agreed to study the proposal and form the Malaysia Solidarity Consultative Committee (MSCC).
How Comerica BusinessHQ helps “high-need, high-opportunity” small businesses and nonprofits in Dallas access capital, nurture cultivation and foster connectivity - Dallas Business Journal
Comerica Bank is lending a hand to “high-need, high-opportunity” small businesses and community organizations, helping them scale and prosper through its valuable Comerica BusinessHQ™ resource center located in South Dallas. It’s not easy to start a business from scratch let alone grow one. However, with the right ingredients, it can be a rewarding endeavor.
ILC: IUF strongly supports work on Biological Hazards Convention and Recommendation
Four confirmed cases of avian flu (H5N1) amongst dairy workers in the US are likely a fraction of the real numbers of workers infected because the symptoms have been mild, and the workforce is largely composed of vulnerable migrant workers reluctant to report illness. The Colorado Department of Health and the Environment reported on July 15 that a total of five poultry workers have been infected with avian flu at a poultry facility where the workers were culling infected chickens.
Small businesses can shred their confidential documents for free at secure Comerica ShredSite locations in DFW
Comerica ShredSite is free to all community members, small businesses and organizations, not just bank customers. There are 19 locations with more planned. Steve Joyce has shredded plenty of documents — the hard way, in many cases. “I was hand shredding documents at the house, but that took a lot of time,” he said. When Comerica Bank started providing free, secure shredding services, Joyce, one of the bank’s longtime customers, was eager to try it.
Ba Kelalan: A Ghost Town In A Christian Belt (Part 3)
A Tribute to Sarawak’s 20th Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal from Ba Kelalan In the old days, the border village of Ba Kelalan, with its friendly people, temperate climate, and green valleys, was touted as the “Shari la” of Sarawak. However, in recent times, it has been reduced to a “ghost town” due to circumstances that led the authorities to abandon this small Lun Bawang community of 3,000.
In Memoriam: Ba Kelalan: Gateway To North Kalimantan (Part 2)
A Tribute to Sarawak’s 20th Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal from Ba Kelalan A ramble into the heart of the Central Highlands, straddling the Sarawak-Kalimantan border, has never failed to excite the imagination of the avid traveller. With many six-foot-tall “highlanders” towering over the natives from other tribes in the lower lands, I made my first foray into the highlands more than 30 years ago.
In Memoriam: From Miracle To A Tragic Loss
A Tribute to Sarawak’s 20th Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal from Ba Kelalan MY first encounter with Datuk Mutang Tagal and his family goes back to 1985, when I was Sarawak’s first correspondent for the New Straits Times. Forty years ago, I was invited to attend a gathering of “Lun Bawang” or “Murut” natives celebrating a series of Christian Miracles at Buduk Nur, at the foot of Gunung Murud, Sarawak’s highest mountain complex at 7,953 feet.
More than forklifts: Southern States Material Handling adds adaptive client solutions to boost productivity
For years, Southern States Material Handling has been known as a forklift company. But as the economy evolves, Southern States is adapting with it, expanding its offerings with automation and other solutions to boost efficiency and productivity. “Part of what we’re trying to accomplish is to reestablish or broaden the scope of the value we deliver,” said David Bailey, president with Southern States Material Handling.
Only in Madrid: A gastronomic experience, where business meets pleasure on a global scale
Food brings people together and enhances any business meeting. That makes Madrid, with its award-winning dining offerings a great place for business travelers to wine and dine potential clients or foster rich cultural experiences among colleagues. Madrid and its greater region is home to almost 31,000 restaurants, bars, and cafes. This is a testament to the appeal that the city exudes for world-class chefs and merchants alike.
Only in Madrid: A gastronomic experience, where business meets pleasure on a global scale
Food brings people together and enhances any business meeting. That makes Madrid, with its award-winning dining offerings a great place for business travelers to wine and dine potential clients or foster rich cultural experiences among colleagues. Madrid and its greater region is home to almost 31,000 restaurants, bars, and cafes. This is a testament to the appeal that the city exudes for world-class chefs and merchants alike.
Madrid excels as a premier business travel destination. IFEMA MADRID is one of the reasons why.
When it comes to business travel, Madrid is a tough destination to beat. Not only does Madrid serve as an economic and cultural hub within Spain, but its diverse gastronomy, friendly locals, and welcoming business environment create an atmosphere unlike any city in Europe. Perhaps no one understands and works to promote these conditions better than Juan Arrizabalaga, general manager of IFEMA MADRID.
Madrid excels as a premier business travel destination. IFEMA MADRID is one of the reasons why.
When it comes to business travel, Madrid is a tough destination to beat. Not only does Madrid serve as an economic and cultural hub within Spain, but its diverse gastronomy, friendly locals, and welcoming business environment create an atmosphere unlike any city in Europe. Perhaps no one understands and works to promote these conditions better than Juan Arrizabalaga, general manager of IFEMA MADRID.
Combining work and play in Spain: Madrid is “the” destination for “bleisure” travel
Business and leisure travel may sound like opposites, but depending on the location, they might just make the perfect pairing. Nowhere is this truer than in the vibrant heart of Europe – Madrid. Madrid and its greater region have established themselves as hubs for “bleisure” travel, where work and play combine to create memorable experiences for business travelers and their families.
Combining work and play in Spain: Madrid is “the” destination for “bleisure” travel
Business and leisure travel may sound like opposites, but depending on the location, they might just make the perfect pairing. Nowhere is this truer than in the vibrant heart of Europe – Madrid. Madrid and its greater region have established themselves as hubs for "bleisure" travel, where work and play combine to create memorable experiences for business travelers and their families.
Madrid’s castles, palaces and wineries provide the ideal setting for business gatherings
If you’re planning a work event or conference, consider all the ways Madrid offers something truly original. It begins with the people themselves. Madrid’s welcoming madrileño culture makes organizing events in the region exceptionally appealing. And then there is the amazing array of venues, which provide visitors with first-in-class settings that immerse attendees in an authentic Madrid experience and offer ample opportunities to experience the region and its culture outside of the event.
Proud to be a policeman’s son
A policeman must know everything — and not tell. He must know where all the sin is and not partake. – Paul Harvey, American radio broadcaster My love for Malaysia’s police is far beyond words and that is why I empathise with our self-sacrificing “forgotten heroes”. I can speak for them with pride as I was once the secretary of the Persatuan Veteran Keselamatan, Cawangan Sarawak for five years from 1993 to 1997.
The making of Miri — our Jewel of the North - New Sarawak Tribune
Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. — George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright As we usher in 60 years of Independence, we must be mindful that we have a sparkling gem of pride in the North East Sarawak. Nestled next to Brunei Darussalam, it was once part of fiefdom of the world’s richest man Sir Hassanal Bolkiah with the greatest discovery — ‘Black Gold’ or crude oil.
Comerica BusinessHQ offers resources and opportunities for emerging and established small businesses in South Dallas
Comerica BusinessHQ is looking to give new and existing small businesses a boost. The newly launched Comerica BusinessHQ provides small businesses and community organizations with office, meeting and event space, along with other resources, at no cost. The goal is to address the three essential needs of small businesses: capital, cultivation and connectivity. “We decided to launch BusinessHQ because we saw a need to further serve entrepreneurs in underestimated communities,” said Brandon Q.
Darul Hana — making a ‘Great Sarawak Empire’ - New Sarawak Tribune
Empires inevitably fall, and when they do, history judges them for the legacies they leave behind. – Noah Feldman, American legal scholar Long before James Brooke discovered “Sarawak”, there was Negara Darul Hanah — a mythical country of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
A 40-year journey with maneaters
Discovering the truth behind Borneo’s ‘cave dwellers’ What difference is there, do you think, between those in Plato’s cave who can only marvel at the shadows and Celebrating the life of Tok Nan KUCHING: On January 11, 2017 I received the tragic news that Tan Sri Adenan Satem or “Tok Nan” had suffered Rentap — destined for immortality! Agi Idup, Agi Ngelaban (I will fight as long I will live).
Ojek-ride into the heart of Borneo
Sarawak’s 60th year of Independence Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.– George Washington, America’s first president While ‘Bapa Meeting the nomadic Tembudan The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.
Sarawak’s 60th year of Independence
Meeting the nomadic Tembudan The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page. – St Augustine, Catholic bishop ‘Paraplegic’ who became Sarawak’s greatest chief The greatest warrior is the one who can defeat his enemies without using weapons and without resorting to any violence! Vampires, Spirits and a Holy Man Pay attention to the feelings, hunches, and intuitions that flood your life each day.
Meeting the nomadic Tembudan
‘Paraplegic’ who became Sarawak’s greatest chief The greatest warrior is the one who can defeat his enemies without using weapons and without resorting to any violence! Vampires, Spirits and a Holy Man Pay attention to the feelings, hunches, and intuitions that flood your life each day. If you do, you will see Surfing our tropical forests with ‘Indiana Jones’ The danger of adventure is worth a thousand days of ease and comfort.
Comerica ShredSite helps DFW communities maintain privacy, reduce waste in landfills
A core mission of Comerica Bank is to be a “force for good” in the communities it serves. One way it’s accomplishing that goal is by offering a safe option for destroying sensitive documents, while cutting back on what ends up in landfills. The bank recently launched Comerica ShredSite in select banking centers throughout Dallas-Fort Worth.
Discovering the truth behind Borneo’s ‘cave dwellers’
Celebrating the life of Tok Nan KUCHING: On January 11, 2017 I received the tragic news that Tan Sri Adenan Satem or “Tok Nan” had suffered Rentap — destined for immortality! Agi Idup, Agi Ngelaban (I will fight as long I will live).
‘Paraplegic’ who became Sarawak’s greatest chief
Vampires, Spirits and a Holy Man Pay attention to the feelings, hunches, and intuitions that flood your life each day. If you do, you will see Surfing our tropical forests with ‘Indiana Jones’ The danger of adventure is worth a thousand days of ease and comfort. – Paulo Coelho, Brazilian lyricist and novelist Charles Brooke — a Rajah and Casanova? Women! They madly love Casanovas for their traits and equally hate them for being disloyal.
Vampires, Spirits and a Holy Man
Pay attention to the feelings, hunches, and intuitions that flood your life each day. If you do, you will see that premonitions are not rare, but a natural part of our lives.
Comerica CoWorkSpaces gives small businesses room to stretch out
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Comerica CoWorkSpaces gives small businesses room to stretch out
Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, but they often work under significant limitations while trying to thrive and grow. A resource that many lack is square footage for their operations. Small enterprises frequently find themselves in occasional need of more office space or a professional setting to use for meetings with clients.
Surfing our tropical forests with ‘Indiana Jones’
Charles Brooke — a Rajah and Casanova? Women! They madly love Casanovas for their traits and equally hate them for being disloyal. – Himmilicious, pen name of From villain to folk hero I prefer a real villain to a false hero.
Charles Brooke — a Rajah and Casanova? - New Sarawak Tribune
From villain to folk hero I prefer a real villain to a false hero.
Celebrating the life of Tok Nan
Rentap — destined for immortality! Agi Idup, Agi Ngelaban (I will fight as long I will live). – Rentap Most Sarawakians have heard about Rentap — Spirit of Pancasila Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for Tuanku Bujang — a gentleman and an officer A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out.
Fall of Dana the Great
A young virgin and downfall of Rentap When you take risks, you learn that there will be times when you succeed, and there will be times when Losing the ‘spiritual’ war You cannot prevent and prepare for war at the same time. – Albert Einstein, German-born theoretical physicist On June 2, Rentap’s supernatural birth Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge.
A young virgin and downfall of Rentap
Losing the ‘spiritual’ war You cannot prevent and prepare for war at the same time. – Albert Einstein, German-born theoretical physicist On June 2, Rentap’s supernatural birth Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge.
Losing the ‘spiritual’ war
Rentap’s supernatural birth Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; Journey to the Land of Hornbills Police officers put the badge on every morning, not knowing for sure if they’ll come home at night to take With kings, princes and commoners The worst part of life is when the person who gave you the best memories becomes a memory.
Rentap’s supernatural birth
Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood. — George S Patton, US World War II general Libau anak Nuing better known as Rentap, was born in the Batang Kanyau district of West Kalimantan, bordering the Sarawak border at Lubuk Antu in the late 1790s.
‘Petflation’ Update: Spending Growth Hits 9.4% in March
“Petflation” — meaning inflation in the pet products and services sector — continues, with March prices spiking 9.4 percent versus the same month a year ago, according to a new report from John Gibbons, the Pet Business Professor. That was higher than the overall U.S. inflation rate. In March the Consumer Price Index was up 5 percent compared to March 2022.
Rentap — destined for immortality! - New Sarawak Tribune
Spirit of Pancasila Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for Tuanku Bujang — a gentleman and an officer A gentleman is one who puts more into the world than he takes out. – George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright, Limbang — end of a bitter war Being brave means knowing that when you fail, you don’t fail forever.
Journey to the Land of Hornbills
With kings, princes and commoners The worst part of life is when the person who gave you the best memories becomes a memory. – Invajy.com Double agents and assassins There are those who are two-faced, changeable, and deceitful, and who are always sitting on the fence.
With kings, princes and commoners
Double agents and assassins There are those who are two-faced, changeable, and deceitful, and who are always sitting on the fence. As far as Cat and mouse game of survival The violence and wanton destruction caused by the CPM showed that the group was disloyal towards the king and country, Post-war years and Malayan Insurgency A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.
Double agents and assassins
There are those who are two-faced, changeable, and deceitful, and who are always sitting on the fence. As far as all such are concerned you can secretly inquire after their welfare, reward them liberally with gold and silk, and so tie them to you. – Sun Tze, The Art of War At the height of the Malayan Emergency, Penang’s secret societies ruled supreme. In the olden days, China-based secret societies were organised socio-economic groups with noble ideals and were protectors of the ordinary folk.
Cat and mouse game of survival
The violence and wanton destruction caused by the CPM showed that the group was disloyal towards the king and country, and that they did not respect the Constitution, as well as the rule of law. – Datuk Dr Ramlah Adam, historian The communist violence reached its height with the assassination of Malayan High Commissioner Sir Henry Gurney on October 6, 1951. He was replaced by British Army Chief Sir Gerald Templer, who continued to implement a “hearts and minds” strategy to win over the people.
Wear Your Medal All Day: Essential Tips for Winning Racing Abroad
I’ve raced Boston, New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Erie, Pennsylvania, London—two times—Berlin, and I’ve just completed the marathon in Tokyo. I like racing abroad, though it changes a few things on race day. The following, assuming you might have a race abroad this spring or else one on a bucket list horizon, are tips to help make your run more smooth. Pack your race gear in carry on! You don’t want to chance it not making it to your race destination.
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