Monday, March 28, 2011 An ambitious project to bring a unique tram-train service to Sheffield and Rotherham, in the United Kingdom, is back on track, following the announcement of a £150,000 Government grant on Thursday. The plans, which were originally to see tram-train operation on a trial basis over the Penistone line during 2010, have […]
U.S. jury deliberates immigrant smuggler case
Monday, March 21, 2005A Houston jury resumes deliberations today in a federal smuggling case where 19 illegal immigrants died from heat and lack of oxygen. The defendant, Tyrone Williams, 34, could face the death penalty for his alleged involvement in harboring and transporting illegal immigrants across the US-Mexican border. He was reportedly paid $7,500 to […]
Solar-powered airplane makes first international flight
Sunday, May 15, 2011 The solar-powered airplane Solar Impulse touched down at the Brussels National Airport late Friday night, after completing a 13-hour flight from its home base in Payerne, Switzerland. It was the first international flight by a fully solar-powered aircraft. The experimental aircraft was piloted by André Borschberg, co-founder and chief engineer for […]
Testing Your Hvac Contractor
Read An Opinion On: Metal Fabrication Australia byAlma Abell Your heating and cooling system plays an important role in your overall comfort level within the home. For this reason, you must take care when choosing an HVAC contractor to install a new system or one to maintain and repair the system you currently have. Don’t […]
Methane gas explosion at Ulyanovskaya Mine kills at least 108
Monday, March 19, 2007 A methane gas explosion occurred at the Ulyanovskaya Mine near the city of Novokuznetsk in the Kemerovo region of Siberia. At least 106 people have been reported to be killed in the blast. Conflicting reports say that at least thirteen to forty-three miners are still trapped underground or missing, as well […]
Collision of Challenger-60 and Boeing-757 prevented in Moscow sky
Sunday, June 17, 2007 On June 13 air traffic controllers in Moscow prevented what ultimately became a near-miss from becoming a serious midair collision. The incident occurred when a Bombardier Challenger 60 business jet violated controllers’ instructions and flew into the path of a Boeing 757. According to an official release, the Challenger had been […]
Finland offers helicopters, personnel to assist Greece with forest fires
Monday, August 27, 2007 The government of Finland has announced it will offer to send three specialist firefighting helicopters, 25 firefighters and 2-3 forest fire experts to Greece via the European Union to assist with the forest fire emergency Greece is currently experiencing. Greece is currently in urgent need of fixed-wing aircraft with water-bombing capabilities, […]
Mill Size Baler The Ideal Cardboard Compactor For Significant Rubbish Amounts.
Read An Opinion On: Premier Shipping Containers Mill Size Baler – The Ideal Cardboard Compactor For Significant Rubbish Amounts. by Trent Rodersheimer Legislation requires that all businesses must demonstrate they implement a good Pre-Treatment of Waste Programme. Basically, Pre-Treatment of Waste requires that you sort your waste before disposal. You should sort your waste and […]
Formula 1 new team USF1 sponsored by YouTube co-founder
Thursday, August 20, 2009 2010 Formula One World Championship entrants USF1 have secured an investment deal with YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley, British magazine Autosport have revealed. Hurley was positive about the future, and hinted at long term involvement with the team. YouTube was bought out by search engine giants Google in 2006, which has consolidated […]
IDF soldiers’ account of Gaza incursion sparks new war crimes investigations
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 During a seminar with students at the Mechinat Rabin in Oranim, Israeli veterans of the 2008–2009 Israel–Gaza conflict revealed accounts of the deaths of unarmed civilians. This has prompted new allegations of war crimes and a review and investigation into the rules of engagement within the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). There […]