A number of employees are poised to take legal action against Facebook’s Dublin operations amid claims the social media giant failed to protect their health and well-being. Chris Gray, a moderator with Facebook, lodged papers with the High Court in Dublin Wednesday. He is suing Facebook and CPL Solutions, the agency Facebook retains to directly employ the moderators, for alleged psychological injuries sustained during the course of his work. Among the claims he has made include “repeated and unrelenting exposure to extremely disturbing, graphic and violent content”. According to a report in The Irish Times, a further 11 moderators are set to take legal action against both Facebook and CPL Resources.... … [Read more...] about Moderators to sue Facebook for ‘unrelenting exposure to disturbing content’
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Check your flight status and find out which airports are closed today because of the snow and adverse weather
If you're cosy at home and wrapped up warm, the snowy weather is magical. But for those who've booked a holiday and plan to fly over the next few days, the adverse conditions are throwing a spanner in the works! With up to 40cm of snow forecast over the next few days , it could wreak havoc on thousands of holidaymakers' travel plans. So what do you do if you've got a flight booked? Your first port of call should be the airline - it's worth calling them to find out if your flight is delayed or cancelled. If your flight is set to go ahead, make sure you leave plenty of extra time to get to the airport to allow for slow traffic and congestion. In the meantime, we take a look at the airports which have closed because of the snowy weather, as well as the airlines with delays and cancellations - and we'll update the page as more information comes in. This page was last updated on Friday 2nd March at 1.30pm. What's in the guide? Check if your flight has been cancelled Find out if your … [Read more...] about Check your flight status and find out which airports are closed today because of the snow and adverse weather
Best albums of 2018 so far
Lily Allen: No Shame As amusingly unfiltered as ever, Allen embraces the sunny disposition of Afro bashment and British rap, and pairs it with delicate, bruised and often dolorous songs about her divorce – an affecting combination. What we said: “As Allen would doubtless point out, she never claimed to be perfect. What she is, No Shame strongly suggests, is ready and able to tough it out.” Read the full review. Laurie Anderson and Kronos Quartet: Landfall Anderson’s reflections on Hurricane Sandy, which devastated her New York apartment, are paired with stirring, elegiac playing by the Kronos string quartet in a 30-part saga of man v nature. What we said: “Landfall manages to eke some joy and inspiration from this grim tragedy.” Read the full review. Courtney Marie Andrews: May Your Kindness Remain By pairing Candi Staton-style southern soul with symphonic Americana, Andrews bridges two classic American songwriting modes with her vibrato-rich voice. … [Read more...] about Best albums of 2018 so far
Change and loss
Until fairly recently, Jhumpa Lahiri didn't have much name recognition in this country. But in the US, where she grew up and lives, and in India, where her parents were born, she's had star status since the beginning of her career. Her first story collection, Interpreter of Maladies (1999), which she finished not long after turning 30, won a string of awards that culminated in the Pulitzer prize for fiction. Her first novel, The Namesake (2003), was also well received and became a US bestseller; a less well received film of it by Mira Nair was released in 2006. Her marriage in Calcutta in 2001 to Alberto Vourvoulias-Bush, a Guatemalan-American journalist, was given Hollywood-scale coverage by the local media, complete with paparazzi shots. And - unusually, to say the least, for a serious piece of writing, let alone a story collection - her new book, Unaccustomed Earth, went straight to the top of the New York Times fiction bestseller list. One of the things that make Lahiri's success … [Read more...] about Change and loss
Ireland vs Italy rugby live stream FREE: TV channel, kick-off time and team news for the International Friendly clash
IRELAND face Italy an in International Friendly at the Aviva Stadium as preparations continue for the Rugby World Cup in Japan. It's the first match for either side since the Six Nations earlier in the year, when Wales emerged victorious in the competition for the first time since 2013. The Irish will be hoping to advance beyond the Quarter Final at this year's World Cup - it stands as the furthest stage they have reached in any instalment of the competition to date.When is Ireland vs Italy? Ireland take on Italy on Saturday, August 10. The match kicks off at 2pm in the UK - that's 4pm in Italy. It will be held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.Most read in sportGossipBACK FOR MOUR Man Utd could use Mourinho favourite Matic as bait to land Eriksen in January GossipIT's NOT YOU IT'S MEONE Simeone on for Atleti 'divorce' amid boardroom unrest and poor form TOON BARMY Newcastle fans 'love VAR' as Shelvey goal stands after Blades stopped playing crimes of fashion Ole fuming with stars who … [Read more...] about Ireland vs Italy rugby live stream FREE: TV channel, kick-off time and team news for the International Friendly clash