Published on February 28, 2010 by Technology Slice
Concepcion Chile – The death toll from a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Chile early Saturday has risen to 78, Chilean officials said.
President Michele Bachelet declared a “state of catastrophe” and said the death toll would rise.
“Without a doubt, with an earthquake of this magnitude, there will be more deaths,” the president said.
The epicenter [...]
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Published on February 25, 2010 by Technology Slice
Shamu – SeaWorld in San Diego suspended its Shamu killer whale show after a trainer was killed Wednesday at its Orlando, Florida park in front of a horrified audience. The identity of the victim has not been released, although SeaWorld president Dan Brown confirmed during a news conference that it was a senior female [...]
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Published on February 11, 2010 by Technology Slice
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has condemned the Prime Minister for failing to sack Peter Garrett over the Government’s botched home insulation program.
Mr Abbott moved to censure Kevin Rudd in Parliament today after the Opposition bombarded Mr Garrett with questions over whether he acted adequately on safety concerns.
The insulation can become electrified if installed incorrectly and [...]
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Published on February 9, 2010 by Technology Slice
The federal government has stopped the use of foil insulation under its rebate program after four deaths, citing fears others will be electrocuted.
Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett announced the suspension after electricians warned houses were being turned into potential death traps by faulty installation of metallic insulation.
Mr Garrett said safety for householders and installers was [...]
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Published on February 4, 2010 by Technology Slice
Overnight, James Arthur Ray went from being a star of the self-help movement to homicide suspect.
Three died, and about twenty others were hospitalized, as a result of injuries sustained in the ritual’s extreme heat. The local sheriff’s office launched an investigation of the deaths as negligent homicides, and Ray’s trial in the court of public [...]
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