Sunday, February 17, 2008 I am dismayed at the in-humane handling of cattle that has resulted in the violation of food safety regulations at the Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company. In a press release today, California-based Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Co. indicated that it has voluntarily recalled just over 143 million pounds (65 million kilograms) of raw…
Quick Las Vegas Day Trip? Take A Helicopter Flight To Grand Canyon West
See More About: Gaming City Online Betting By Keith Kravitz Did you know that a round-trip helicopter flight from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon’s West is only three hours? And, if you want to plant your feet on the bottom of the Canyon, it’s only an extra 30 minutes? That’s remarkable. Especially since it takes…
Eleven die in truck-van crash in Kentucky
Saturday, March 27, 2010 At least eleven people have died in a crash between a van and a tractor-trailer on Interstate 65 south of Munfordville, Kentucky. The collision occurred around 5:16 a.m. CDT (1016 UTC) yesterday morning near the 63-mile marker. According to officials the tractor-trailer crossed the median and struck the 18 passenger van…
National Museum of Scotland reopens after three-year redevelopment
Friday, July 29, 2011 Today sees the reopening of the National Museum of Scotland following a three-year renovation costing £47.4 million (US$ 77.3 million). Edinburgh’s Chambers Street was closed to traffic for the morning, with the 10am reopening by eleven-year-old Bryony Hare, who took her first steps in the museum, and won a competition organised…
US Secretary Rice responds to European enquiries on alleged CIA prisons
Wednesday, December 7, 2005 The United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has begun to address concerns raised by the EU, the Council of Europe, and several member countries about the CIA’s detention practices upon her arrival in Germany for a European tour that began Tuesday. “As a matter of US policy, the United States’…
Lightweight Stone Panels Ideal Stone Product For Home Construction
See More About: Best Luxury Granny Flats Newcastle Lightweight Stone Panels Ideal Stone Product for Home Construction by John S Goldsmith Natural stones, marble and granite are widely used in construction of all modern homes. Lightweight stone panels are one more product which is being used frequently by home makers and real estate developers. They…
US Justice Department sues American Airlines on behalf of reservists
Sunday, January 15, 2006 The US government has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines on behalf of three pilots. The pilots were employed by the company while serving in the Naval Reserve and Air National Guard. The US Department of Justice alleges that when the pilots were called into active duty by the US military,…
Rick Astley releases deluxe editions of his first two albums; prepares 2010 tour
Saturday, March 20, 2010 Rick Astley is preparing for a 2010 80’s music tour. Astley will be heading a revival concert at the opening of the Open Air Theatre of Scarborough on July 31 with artists such as Boy George, Paul Young and Kid Creole and the Coconut. Other acts are Nik Kershaw, Midge Ure,…
Looted, possibly contaminated body parts transplanted into USA, Canadian patients
Monday, March 20, 2006 Fears of contaminated bone and skin grafts are being felt by unsuspecting patients following the revelation that funeral homes may have been looting corpses. Janet Evans of Marion, Ohio was told by her surgeon, “The bone grafts you got might have been contaminated”. She reacted with shock, “I was flabbergasted because…
Choosing The Best Trade Show Exhibit
See More About: Australian Aboriginal Artefacts byAlma Abell Trade shows are the place organizations go to specifically target pertinent purchasers. It is paramount to create an impression at the trade show that will outshine the charm of others. One instrument that can help you shine is a trade show display. Trade show exhibit displays offer…