Friday, December 31, 2004 New York City — Actor Jerry Orbach died in his home in Manhattan at age 69. Orbach was a staple of American cinema, stage and television, with his most recent role being in the NBC police drama “Law and Order.” Orbach is survived by his wife of 25 years, Elaine Cancilla, […]
Saturday, August 13, 2011 British Prime Minister David Cameron has stated that a change in police strategy is appropriate following what many feel to be an inadequate response to the rioting that has overrun many cities across England. Riots started in Tottenham on Saturday night after the fatal shooting by police of Mark Duggan, a
David Cameron responds to rioting, promises changes on policing
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009 American Secretary of Energy Steven Chu is cutting US$100 million dollars from hydrogen fuel cell vehicle research and diverting the remaining $69 million to hydrogen fuel cell research for household current. Former president George W. Bush advocated the zero-emission vehicles and launched $1.2 billion for hydrogen fuel cell research over a
Hydrogen fuel cell cars promoted in various states, but U.S. federal funding cut
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More On This Topic: Pneumatic Hammer Accessories Australia GPS vs. Vehicle immobilization by Energy Boomer Vehicle theft is on the rise. Some areas of North America are worse than others. Some vehicles have a higher theft rate than others. What about heavy trucks or heavy construction equipment. A trucker’s worst nightmare is having his load
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Buffalo, New York —Two weeks after a 19th century stable and livery on Jersey Street partially collapsed and caused 15 homes to be evacuated in Buffalo, New York, residents still do not have answers from the city despite a court order to work with them and come to an agreement on
City to sue owner of partially collapsed 19th century livery in Buffalo, New York
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Friday, April 28, 2006 Claimed by Tibetan exile groups. Tibetan areas designated by PRC. Tibet Autonomous Region (actual control). Claimed by India as part of Aksai Chin. Claimed by the PRC as part of TAR. Other historically culturally-Tibetan areas. The Qingzang Railway is a project by the Chinese Government
Criticism over Qingzang Railway as opening nears
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Friday, May 16, 2008 Controversy has arisen over the reported presence of blue asbestos on the MV Freewinds, a cruise ship owned by the Church of Scientology. According to the Saint Martin newspaper The Daily Herald and the shipping news journal Lloyd’s List, the Freewinds was sealed in April and local public health officials on
Asbestos controversy aboard Scientology ship Freewinds
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More On This Topic: Crossfit Equipment The Be Live Grand Marien Hotel is a magnificent all-inclusive four-star resort in the northern Dominican Republic province of Puerto Plata. With its prime Costa Dorada location along the stunning Amber Coast, tropical gardens and uniquely Dominican decor it is a fantastic destination for both business and leisure travellers
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Saturday, June 5, 2010 The 1,200-ton MV Rachel Corrie, an Irish aid ship, was seized by the Israeli Naval Forces, as it attempted to challenge the blockade of Gaza. It was seized in international waters, about 20 miles (30 kilometers) from Gaza’s shore. The military said its forces boarded ship from the sea, not helicopters
MV Rachel Corrie seized by Israeli Naval Forces
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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
California meat packing firm recalls 143M pounds of beef
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