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Six killed in UK car crash

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Saturday, February 14, 2009

A car crash on the A614 road, in Nottinghamshire, England has killed six people, all of whom are believed to have lived near the scene of the crash.

All six victims died at the scene of the crash, which involved four young adults in a Peugeot 206 and two elderly people, possibly a male and female, who police believe to be in their 60s, in the other car said to be a Ford Fiesta. Rescue workers fought to save the one of the elderly individuals, but were unsuccessful. Both vehicles collided head-on and exploded upon colliding.

Two police officers on traffic patrol discovered the crash, which took place at 23:00 local time (UTC) yesterday. The officers involved were praised by Bruce Cameron, a superintendent for Nottinghamshire Police. “The bodies are very badly burnt and they will have to be identified using dental records. We want to make sure we are absolutely certain as to who was in both cars when the accident happened,” he said.

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Local residents say that the A614 has been the scene of a large number of accidents. One resident, Stuart Stonebridge, told The Daily Telegraph that “we only moved here three years ago and there have been a lot of accidents and some fatalities in that time,” while another resident, Janice Gilbody said that “the people of Bilsthorpe will be in shock, horror and disbelief at the young lives lost.”

Gilbody also said that this accident is “yet again another accident on this road.” She then added that the road was dangerous, saying that “it’s a wonder it doesn’t happen more often.”

The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but police say weather was not a contributing factor.

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Australian refugee contractor accused of breaching its duty of care

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Friday, December 30, 2005

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  • 1 Richard Niyonsaba
  • 2 Denial of food
  • 3 Background and Criticisms
  • 4 Sources

The Australian Centre for Languages, a company which has a multi-million dollar contract with the Australian government to provide refugee services, has been accused of breaching its duty of care following the death of a chronically ill child and allegations of failing to provide three women in their care with food.

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Over 60 illegal miners die in South African mine fire

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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Over 60 miners were killed in an abandoned gold mine shaft near Welkom, in the Free State province of South Africa, after a fire broke out inside the mine.

36 bodies from the Harmony Gold mining company Eland mine shaft were brought up earlier on the weekend from depths up to 1.4 kilometers (1 mi). On Tuesday, 25 more bodies were recovered by other illegal workers.

“We suspect there was a fire on the 18th of May. We never saw any smoke. Over the weekend [30 May] we were informed by other illegal miners that people had died,” said Tom Smith, Chief Operating Officer for Harmony’s South Region, “The bodies are not burnt. It seems more of a case of gas or smoke inhalation. I don’t know if there are any more bodies down there, we just have to wait.”

The workers may have died from poisonous gasses, smoke inhalation, suffocation, cave-ins or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Harmony gold mine will not send anyone in to the mine as the conditions are extremely dangerous and abandoned shafts are without safety equipment. Illegal workers may gain access bypassing security at one mine site, and exit via a series of interconnected underground tunnels many miles away.

Harmony is internationally the fifth largest gold mining company and has bought up old, abandoned mines.

Police were seeking relatives to help identify the bodies, and are instigating an investigation into the circumstances.

Almost 300 “gold pirates” were arrested over the past two weeks at the Eland mine shaft alone. Thousands of illegal workers can be underground, and remain working for weeks and months continuously. “These are ex-miners and unemployed people – we need to target the syndicates,” said Smith.

There are over 4.18 million unemployed in South Africa due to the economic decline, and another 1 million may soon join the ranks.

Susan Shabangu, the minister of mining, extended her condolences.

Welkom, with a population of over 400,000 is located 160 kilometers (99 mi) northeast of Bloemfontein, the provincial capital.

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Viktor Schreckengost dies at 101

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Sunday, January 27, 2008

Viktor Schreckengost, the father of industrial design and creator of the Jazz Bowl, an iconic piece of Jazz Age art designed for Eleanor Roosevelt during his association with Cowan Pottery died yesterday. He was 101.

Schreckengost was born on June 26, 1906 in Sebring, Ohio, United States.

Schreckengost’s peers included the far more famous designers Raymond Loewy and Norman Bel Geddes.

In 2000, the Cleveland Museum of Art curated the first ever retrospective of Schreckengost’s work. Stunning in scope, the exhibition included sculpture, pottery, dinnerware, drawings, and paintings.

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Irish inflation back on the rise

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Friday, May 13, 2005

According to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), the annual rate of inflation in Ireland has begun to rise again after a period of decline. Annualised inflation is now running at 2.2%, up from 2.1% in March.

The figures are derived from the Consumer Price Index which is monitored by the CSO. Despite the increase, inflation remains significantly below the figure for recent years. Annualised inflation peaked at 5.1% in February 2003.

The major contributor to the rise was the cost of heating and housing with the Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas and Other Fuels group rising 10.6% in the past 12 months – with 2% of that rise in the last month alone.

When broken down more the section marked Energy Products showed a massive 5.3% rise in the past month alone.

This sharp rise in energy costs was offset somewhat by decreases (over the past 12 months) in the following groups:

  • Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (-0.5%)
  • Clothing and Footwear (-2.8%)
  • Furnishings, Household Equipment and Routine Household Maintenance (-1.4%)
  • Communications (-0.2%)
  • Miscellaneous Goods & Services (-1.3%).

According to the CSO the Consumer Price Index is made up of over 55,000 prices consisting of 613 headings which cover over 1,000 different items.

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Tips For Locating A Pest Control Service

Tips For Locating A Pest Control Service

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byAlma Abell

Having pests and bugs in your home can really make you feel uncomfortable. Many of these pests are just gross to look at and you definitely don’t want to see them where you are trying to relax. Some bugs will get into your food supply and destroy what you have causing hundreds of dollars worth of damage. Nobody wants to deal with problems like this, and nobody has to either.

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There are quality pest control services which can take care of any bug or pest problem you are experiencing. There are some things you want to keep in mind when looking for an exterminator. When you are looking to have your home treated for a bug problem you want to have professional work done so that you never experience the problem again. A quality exterminator is going to get on their hands and knees to find where the bugs are getting inside your home.

When this area is sealed up it can cause a drastic decrease of bugs inside your home. Your home my also need to be treated multiple times. A quality exterminator will return to your home however many times it takes to make sure the pests are completely gone. Bates Exterminating is one example of a popular exterminator in Florida. They are one of the most popular pest control services in the state because they also assist with lawn maintenance and care in addition to taking care of pest issues.

These services are convenient to have with one company, and cheaper as well. Keep this in mind when you are searching for a pest control company in your area. You want to find a company that is going to make your life easier. Extra services like lawn care is a bonus that you should try to find when you need a service in your area.

This will also ensure that they are coming around all the time to take care of your lawn, so if you are having any pest issues you can easily speak to them about it. Find a quality pest control company like in your area so that you never have to deal with any bug problems inside your home.

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Strong earthquake strikes Afghanistan, no immediate report of damage

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Monday, December 12, 2005

An earthquake, measured at 6.7 on the Richter scale, has struck north-eastern Afghanistan. The US Geological Survey (USGS) has stated that the time of the quake was 22:00 GMT, and the epicenter was close to the border with Pakistan.

The tremor was felt in Delhi, Muzaffarabad, and Balakot. It is the second quake to hit the area in a fortnight.

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Nebraska senators may not support stimulus plan

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Friday, January 30, 2009

The two federal senators of Nebraska are not sure if they will be backing President Barack Obama’s $819 billion dollar stimulus plan, in spite of approval of the bill given by the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The bill will support Nebraska with around $378 million to help the state budget for the next two years, and will also give the state an extra $230 million to be spent on infrastructure construction and repair.

Nebraskan Sen. Ben Nelson (Democrat) said allotting $1.1 billion for medical research was troublesome. Nelson wants to see more jobs created for Nebraskans, and believes the bill is not truly stimulus, but rather constitutes additional spending. Republican Sen. Mike Johanns agreed mostly with Nelson, but also pointed out the stimulus money for the National Endowment for the Arts as a form of job creation.

Nelson stated that Nebraska will receive around $250 million dollars for highway construction from the stimulus plan, with no need for the state to match the funding. Around 27 billion dollars in highway funds are found in stimulus appropriations, which Nelson said he supported as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. The package is also said to set aside money to help build hospitals in rural areas, as well as community health centers. Money for the construction and repair of veterans medical facilities, and funding to help drinking and wastewater infrastructure are also included.

Sen. Johanns commented that he thinks none of it will be paid for, but instead will be funded by floating debt.

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Get Dump Truck Parts To Repair Broken Trucks

Get Dump Truck Parts To Repair Broken Trucks

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byAlma Abell

There are many different ways to transport materials across a distance. Each method is better at carrying one material over another. It would be foolish to try to move sand inside of an eighteen wheeler truck. Sand and other loose materials are best suited to be moved by a dump truck. This is because a dump truck has two main advantages over regular trucks. It is an essentially deep bucket on wheels which keeps the materials from flying out the back, and it tilts, so the material is easy to remove from the truck. However, just like most trucks they occasionally break down.

When a dump truck breaks down, it means that someone somewhere is not going to be getting their materials on time. This is a big problem for a transport business because people will stop using their service if the trucks are not reliable. So these companies will always keep a few dump trucks in reserve in case of such a technical malfunction. This way the company will not lose any business because the reserve trucks can pick up the slack while the dump trucks are being repaired. Unfortunately, these massive vehicles are not something that the local auto garage can fix up. They require special Dump Truck Parts that are not easily available for regular mechanics. This means that the company will either have to find a specialist to repair the trucks or hire an in-house mechanic to repair the trucks at the companies parking lot.

People appreciate it when something that they have purchased arrives on time at their homes or place of business. Trucking companies try to make sure that all their trucks are ready to go when a customer’s order comes in. However, sometimes accidents happen and a truck breaks down. When this happens, it is important to fix them up as fast as possible. Dump trucks, however, do not use common car components so fixing them can be slightly harder. These companies will need to find Dump Truck Parts at a place like Truck Parts & Equipment Inc in order to start the repairs on the truck. Before too long the truck should be back on the road making deliveries.

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News briefs:August 13, 2006

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The time is 20:00 (UTC) on August 13th, 2006, and this is Audio Wikinews News Briefs.

Contents

  • 1 Headlines
    • 1.1 H5N1 bird flu confirmed in the Netherlands
    • 1.2 Recuperating Castro shown in Cuban media
    • 1.3 South Africa sets deadline in land transfer scheme
    • 1.4 Forest fires continue to rage in Spain
    • 1.5 Firefighters tackle industrial blaze in Manchester
    • 1.6 International AIDS conference begins in Toronto
    • 1.7 Australian government to introduce electronic Medicare rebates
    • 1.8 Dead British soldier named
  • 2 Closing statements

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