EU migrant pact hailed by Italian gov't, slammed by groups

STORY: EU migrant pact hailed by Italian gov't, slammed by groups SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of homeless migrants in Rome 1. various of hospital in Rome STORYLINE: The European Union's (EU) New Pact on Migration and Asylum has been welcomed by government officials in Italy -- one of the countries that pushed hardest for such an agreement. However, non-governmental groups have warned the deal, hammered out on Wednesday, will have a dire impact on refugees. The European Commission said the pact "establishes a common approach to migration and asylum that is based on solidarity, responsibility, and respect for human rights." Specifically, it creates uniform rules for identifying potential asylum seekers, develops a common database on these individuals, streamlines the asylum process, creates a "solidarity mechanism" to help spread the impact of new arrivals, and lays out a framework for future migrant

Sewing machine for sewing fasteners without tape jointly developed by JUKI and YKK.

Sewing machine for sewing fasteners without tape jointly developed by JUKI and YKK.

JUKI and YKK have jointly developed the "Airy String" zipper, which has no tape, and a sewing machine for sewing the zipper. JUKI will manufacture the sewing machines, and YKK will buy and rent the machines and sell the fasteners. The developed fastener is expected to improve operability and design by integrating with the fabric. The sewing machine has developed a new mechanism to synchronize the elements that interlock the zipper with the fabric. This eliminates the need for stitching, which is done after the tape and fabric are sewn together to prevent them from shifting, thus reducing the sewing process. The two companies have been promoting joint development since January 2017, and in March announced a device that streamlines the sewing of fasteners for jeans, resulting in a significant increase in productivity.Photo taken on June 13, 2019, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

Tapeless fasteners jointly developed by JUKI and YKK (bottom photo)

Tapeless fasteners jointly developed by JUKI and YKK (bottom photo)

JUKI and YKK have jointly developed the "Airy String" zipper, which has no tape, and a sewing machine for sewing the zipper. JUKI will manufacture the sewing machines, and YKK will buy and rent the machines and sell the fasteners. The developed fastener is expected to improve operability and design by integrating with the fabric. The sewing machine has developed a new mechanism to synchronize the elements that interlock the zipper with the fabric. This eliminates the need for stitching, which is done after the tape and fabric are sewn together to prevent them from shifting, thus reducing the sewing process. The two companies have been promoting joint development since January 2017, and in March announced a device that streamlines the sewing of fasteners for jeans, resulting in a significant increase in productivity.Photo taken on June 13, 2019, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pleated skirts 1941

Advert for Gor-ray Koneray pleated skirts 1941

'Please explain streamlined pleats'. It is surprising what a difference graduating knife-edged pleats into a snug-fitting hip line does make to an all-round pleated skirt. That streamlined effect is so amazing graceful, so slenderising; and the 'Koneray' allows great freedom of movement than does any oldstyle pleaed skirt. Date: 1941