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Michaela School prayer ban: allowing for religious diversity in education is a tradition in England

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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A Muslim student at Michaela School in London has lost her High Court challenge against the school’s ban on prayer rituals.

Key Points: 
  • A Muslim student at Michaela School in London has lost her High Court challenge against the school’s ban on prayer rituals.
  • The school argued that the ban was put in place to avoid prayers “undermining inclusion”.
  • But permitting religious diversity is a tradition in education in England.

Understanding secularism

  • Michaela School has two-week holidays over the Christmas and Easter periods, and names them for these Christian festivals.
  • The school week is Monday to Friday, which does not impinge upon the Christian day of rest.
  • This is a version of secularism that benefits the members of one religion but not another.
  • The state’s burgeoning financial involvement in education was accompanied by a pluralist approach to minority religions and denominations.

Matters of conscience

  • It contained a conscience clause, allowing non-Anglican parents to withdraw their children from religious instruction.
  • The end of Empire and the 1948 Nationality Act brought migrants to Britain from the Indian subcontinent.
  • By the mid-1960s, Muslim children began to appear in schools in sufficient numbers that they were able to campaign collectively for the accommodation of their needs.
  • And since the 1960s local education authorities and schools have accommodated Muslim needs within the same framework as those of Jews and Catholics.


Helen Carr does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Nowcasting consumer price inflation using high-frequency scanner data: evidence from Germany

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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    Circana Reports Gen Z Is Driving Variety and Innovation in the Beverage Alcohol Market

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    Monday, April 8, 2024
    RTD, Consumer, Ageing, Beer, Wine, Holiday, Gen, Generation Z, Food

    The report, State of the CPG Beverage Alcohol Industry , highlights a growing consumer appetite for variety.

    Key Points: 
    • The report, State of the CPG Beverage Alcohol Industry , highlights a growing consumer appetite for variety.
    • Gen Z consumers aged 21-26 are leading the charge, propelling innovation in flavor profiles, packaging, and product formats.
    • The report explores factors driving demand and identifies key growth opportunities in the beverage alcohol market.
    • “Today’s beverage alcohol consumers prioritize convenience and desire innovative experiences,” said Scott Scanlon, executive vice president of Alcoholic Beverages at Circana.

    Bassett Announces Fiscal First Quarter Results

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    Wednesday, April 3, 2024
    Attention, Environment, Memorial, Climate, Wholesaling, BDC, Holiday, Housing, Suez Canal, Design studio, MLK, Club seating, Corporation, Weather, Interior design

    As we once again compared to the inflated sales of the pandemic period, our consolidated sales dropped by 19.6% (14 weeks vs. 13 weeks) in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023.

    Key Points: 
    • As we once again compared to the inflated sales of the pandemic period, our consolidated sales dropped by 19.6% (14 weeks vs. 13 weeks) in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023.
    • 80% of the products that invoiced in the quarter were manufactured in the U.S. and were shipped from a domestic facility.
    • Approximately 60% of wholesale revenue was derived from the combination of our corporate and licensed Bassett Home Furnishings retail stores.
    • In an effort to expand the reach of our dedicated distribution universe, Bassett introduced the new Bassett Design Studio concept in January.

    TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2023 Financial Results

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    Monday, April 1, 2024
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    FREDERICK, Md., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.® (“TOMI”) (NASDAQ: TOMZ), a global company specializing in disinfection and decontamination utilizing its premier Binary Ionization Technology (BIT) platform through its SteraMist brand of products, today announced its fourth quarter and year end 2023 results.

    Key Points: 
    • FREDERICK, Md., April 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc.® (“TOMI”) (NASDAQ: TOMZ), a global company specializing in disinfection and decontamination utilizing its premier Binary Ionization Technology (BIT) platform through its SteraMist brand of products, today announced its fourth quarter and year end 2023 results.
    • Financial Results for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to December 31, 2022
      Total net revenue was $7,355,000 compared to $8,338,000.
    • Financial Results for the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to December 31, 2022
      Total net revenue was $1,528,000 compared to $2,812,000.
    • TOMI will hold a conference call to discuss Fourth Quarter and year end 2023 results at 4:30 p.m.

    Royal Caribbean Teams Up with the Wiggles to Launch the Ultimate Wiggly Adventure

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    Wednesday, March 27, 2024
    Unicorn, Dinosaur, Partnership, Royal Caribbean, Life, Adventure, Adventure Ocean, Holiday, Ship, Dog, Octopus, Royal Caribbean International

    Bringing it all to life is the ultimate combination of signature Royal Caribbean family experiences and the excitement and adventures of The Wiggles that inspire wonder and discovery.

    Key Points: 
    • Bringing it all to life is the ultimate combination of signature Royal Caribbean family experiences and the excitement and adventures of The Wiggles that inspire wonder and discovery.
    • Young kids and their loved ones can look forward to character events, live concerts, exclusive Royal Caribbean x The Wiggles merchandise and more.
    • Royal Caribbean has always offered holidaymakers an impressive array of entertainment, and now we’re taking family adventures to new heights with The Wiggles.
    • Holidaymakers can find out more about the new and exclusive Wiggles partnership on Royal Caribbean’s website , with the Wiggles Sailings opening for bookings on April 10th.

    Don’t be an April Fool During a Job Interview: Halloween Costumes, Undressing and More

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    Wednesday, March 27, 2024
    Professional, The Harris Poll, Express, Holiday, Social security in Australia, Interview

    While it may seem obvious to most that professionalism is expected, both Canadian hiring managers and job seekers say they’ve seen some pretty wild behaviour.

    Key Points: 
    • While it may seem obvious to most that professionalism is expected, both Canadian hiring managers and job seekers say they’ve seen some pretty wild behaviour.
    • Hiring managers also report some outlandish behaviours from candidates who appeared oblivious to what is acceptable during a job interview.
    • For example:
      “I had a candidate show up late and look like they had crawled out of bed and came straight to the interview.
    • If you would like to arrange for an interview to discuss this topic, please contact Ana Curic at

    Knowles, Smith & Associates d/b/a/ Village Family Dental Provides Notice of Data Security Incident

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    Monday, April 8, 2024
    Professional Services, Health, Security, Technology, Insurance, Dental, General Health, Address, Risk, Patient, Privacy, Protected health information, Holiday, Accountability Act, Person, Medical device

    Knowles, Smith & Associates d/b/a/ Village Family Dental (“Village Family Dental”), is providing notice regarding a recent cybersecurity incident involving Protected Health Information as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

    Key Points: 
    • Knowles, Smith & Associates d/b/a/ Village Family Dental (“Village Family Dental”), is providing notice regarding a recent cybersecurity incident involving Protected Health Information as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
    • Village Family Dental wants to provide patients with details about the incident and let patients know that it continues to take significant measures to protect their information.
    • On February 8, 2024, the investigation revealed that some information Village Family Dental maintains, including data about some patients, was potentially accessed by an unauthorized party.
    • The privacy and security of the patient information Village Family Dental maintains is of the utmost importance and Village Family Dental sincerely regrets any inconvenience this incident may cause its patients.

    Virginia Milk Bank Seeks Donors for Hospitalized Babies

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    Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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    Knowing that her breast milk was the best nutrition for Charli, Moultrie tried pumping to get her milk supply started.

    Key Points: 
    • Knowing that her breast milk was the best nutrition for Charli, Moultrie tried pumping to get her milk supply started.
    • After two weeks of consistently pumping with scant results, Moultrie was grateful to learn that Charli could receive safe, pasteurized human milk through the hospital's donor milk bank.
    • The milk bank also has a legacy program for women who have lost a baby but want to donate their milk to help other infants.
    • “But there are times around the holidays and during the summer when we only have enough milk for hospitalized babies.”
      This means the milk bank is not always able to provide milk to babies who have been discharged from the hospital with a doctor’s prescription for pasteurized donor human milk.

    69% OF CONSUMERS PLAN TO CELEBRATE EASTER, 53% TO BUY CANDY, NUMERATOR REPORTS

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    Tuesday, March 19, 2024
    Friends, Millennials, Consumer, Target, Fraction, Travel, Candy, Food, Kroger, Eye, Wine, Holiday, Generation Z, Barbecue, Lindt, Family, Gen, Weather, Online shopping

    Overall, 69% of consumers plan to celebrate Easter this year, and it is the second-most popular holiday for purchasing candy (after Halloween), with 53% of celebrators intending to buy candy.

    Key Points: 
    • Overall, 69% of consumers plan to celebrate Easter this year, and it is the second-most popular holiday for purchasing candy (after Halloween), with 53% of celebrators intending to buy candy.
    • 69% of consumers plan to celebrate Easter, but plans vary by generation and location.
    • Consumers in the West are more likely to grill or barbeque for Easter, while consumers in the Midwest are more likely to gather with family and friends.
    • Gen Z is twice as likely to buy alcoholic beverages for the holiday (28% vs. 14% for all consumers).