Belgium restricts local food after radioactive leak Aug 29, 2008
Incidents are classified at seven levels -- levels one to three are considered "incidents", while levels four to seven are termed "accidents". Chernobyl is the only level seven accident to date and the vast majority of events are classified below level 3. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Sat., Aug. 30 Aug 29, 2008
Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. Siran Stacy, the former University of Alabama football player who lost the majority of his family in a traffic accident, will give his testimony at that time. ANNUAL_MISSIONARY'S_DAY will be observed at Mt. Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Located on Babbie Road, Rose Hill. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
More of this story Aug 29, 2008
The accident occurred at 4:50 p.m. about 10 miles northeast of Red Level on County Road 23, also known as Foley Road, according to an Alabama State Troopers spokesperson ... The driver of the 1991 Dodge pickup truck, 73-year-old Max Ray Creech, was not injured in the accident ... Alabama State Troopers, Covington County Sheriff's Office deputies and reserve officers, as well as members of the Buck Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded to the accident scene. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
California insurance commissioner pushes for green car insurance option Aug 29, 2008
By encouraging consumers to drive fewer miles, and thus reducing their insurance costs, the new insurance option could help reduce both greenhouse gases and vehicle accidents. As a strong advocate of healthy market competition and a healthy environment, Poizner added, I am especially pleased to encourage this kind of innovation and additional options for consumers. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Jury convicts grandfather of assault in child-abuse case Aug 29, 2008
Accusations of child neglect and abuse surfaced in 2004 when state troopers were called to the family property, located between Wasilla and Big Lake, and found a 10-year-old boy with severe burns that hadn't been treated by medical personnel in some four months after the accident. The boy was later hospitalized and underwent skin grafts. (Anchorage Daily News)
Emergency rescuers propose sliding fees Aug 29, 2008
WASILLA - Three ambulances and a rescue crew showed up for Kurt Brehm's head-on accident in April on Trunk Road ... The accident closed the state's main north-south artery for nearly 24 hours as crews handled potentially flammable methane venting from the tanker ... "Something like what happened up on the Parks Highway will be a much higher bill than somebody in an accident who has to have the door popped open," said Dennis Brodigan, the borough's emergency services director. (Anchorage Daily News)
ACCIDENT: 900 BLOCK OF WARLOW DRIVE, August 21 Aug 29, 2008
The Gillette News-Record: Blotter. Thursday, August 28, 2008. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Delegate finds herself defending her vote for Clinton Aug 29, 2008
Again, many in the crowd shed tears as he told the story of the car accident that killed his mother and younger sister. The story ends happily and Biden s entire family gathered on the stage to show how tragedy can be overcome. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Many think God's intervention can revive the dying Aug 29, 2008
Survey questions mostly dealt with untimely deaths from trauma such as accidents and violence. These deaths are often particularly tough on relatives because they are more unexpected than deaths from lingering illnesses such as cancer, and the patients tend to be younger. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Gore: Obama = Lincoln... Aug 29, 2008
- Cheated on his injured wife after car accident - Left her and his kids for another younger woman ... The economic crises is no accident. (The Drudge Report)
Kauai accident victims still in hospital Aug 29, 2008
Vol. 13, Issue 241 - Thursday, August 28, 2008. A mother and her 6-month-old daughter remain hospitalized after a head-on crash on Kauai on Tuesday killed the woman's husband and another man. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
The test pilot who landed an Eclipse 500 LX with an electrical problem at Lake City Municipal Airport on Thursday morning walks in the background as the grounded jet sits on the tarmac. Emergency response crews were ready when the jet landed, but there were no injuries. JEFF M. HARDISON/Lake City Reporter Aug 29, 2008
There has never been an accident with injuries at the airport, Sawyer said, and this incident was not a crash. Michael McConnell, a spokesman for the Eclipse company in New Mexico, said it was a maintenance flight. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Economy Woes Often Worse for Women Workers Aug 29, 2008
Half of women (51 percent) are unprepared to cover their living expenses for three months or more should an accident or injury leave them unable to work, according to the Council for Disability Awareness' 2008 Worker Disability Planning and Preparedness Study. The economy has imperiled resources that women could normally rely on if they lost their paycheck, including credit cards, home mortgages and savings. (Pekin Times, IL)
NEUHEISEL: UCLA coach back at alma mater Aug 29, 2008
In 2001, Stevens who had been convicted of misdemeanor assault in high school and investigated but not charged in a sexual assault case in college was involved in a hit-and-run accident and sentenced to 240 hours of community service. "I'd suspended him for the Michigan game, which was a huge game, but I told him I'd let it be half the game if he got it all done, as an incentive. As I look back, it was the wrong message," Neuheisel said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Amethyst Initiative Debate Aug 29, 2008
One has estimated more than 500,000 full-time students at four-year colleges suffer injuries each year related in some way to drinking, and about 1,700 die in such accidents. " Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) also the colleges of "waving the white flag"--just giving in to student pressure on alcohol use. Safety advocates report (link) the legal drinking age of 21 saves about 900 lives every year. The Public's Perspective In a recent statement MADD wrote that most Americans do not want the... (Suite101.com)
Interest of many should prevail Aug 29, 2008
Accidents happen, no matter what precautions are taken to assure otherwise. And while it is comforting to know that a sizable liability insurance policy has been secured in the event of an accident, we are concerned by the slightest possibility of someone a pilot, airport employee or firefighter getting hurt should something go wrong. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Rude Customer Service Aug 29, 2008
As a mother of 4 my kids have had their share of "accidents" I have never expected anyone to clean up my mess but some help would have been nice ... If you are traveling with children you are prepared to deal with these types of accidents efficiently and discreetly. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
First U.S. Uterus Transplant Planned Aug 29, 2008
They note that thousands of women cannot bear children because they were born with a malfunctioning uterus or their wombs were damaged by cancer, accidents, pregnancy complications or other problems. Women who want the operation are being screened exhaustively to make sure they fully understand the risks and have seriously considered alternatives. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Wreck claims second victim Aug 29, 2008
Published: Thursday, August 28, 2008 7:39 PM CDT A fatal accident Monday involving a Richmond County school bus, claimed a second life ... Norton was the passenger of a 1994 Nissan driven by her mother, Leslie Medlin, who died at the accident scene ... Richmond County saw two fatal accidents Monday, bringing the number of people who have died as a result of motor vehicle collisions in 2008 to nine. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Students' daily assignment should be to get enough sleep Aug 29, 2008
"Some kids fall asleep in class. For teens who are driving, they are more prone to accidents.". While individual sleep needs vary, a good rule of thumb is 10-11 hours for grade-schoolers; nine to 10 hours for middle-schoolers; and nine hours for high school students. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Suge Knight arrested for assault Aug 29, 2008
Officers discovered the founder of Death Row Records attacking his partner in a car park after being arriving at the scene of a minor traffic accident. Knight was also found to be in possession of ecstasy and the prescription narcotic Hydrocodone, police said. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Summer fun relies on staying safe Aug 29, 2008
With people out having fun, summer is also when many accidents and injuries occur, from scrapes, bruises and lacerations, to head injuries and heat stroke. By taking precautions, such as wearing helmets on bikes, using sunscreen and keeping first aid items on hand, people can enjoy a safer summer. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Eating disorders examined Aug 29, 2008
But two years later, Kelly s longtime boyfriend was killed in an ATV accident. Kelly turned to drugs, then alcohol. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The drinking age Aug 29, 2008
Albany Democrat Herald: Opinions. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Editor's Mailbag (Aug. 21) Aug 29, 2008
Another thing is something that came up after the dreadful accident that took the lives of Chris, Garret and Kegan ... Too many distractions is what causes way too many accidents these days. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Embattled county board member Nuckolls arrested Aug 29, 2008
In his new position, Nuckolls handles issues involving sanitation and workplace accidents. The McLean County Board previously hired an outside attorney to review the matter because Megan Nelson works for the county. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
'ACA blitz will improve road safety' Aug 29, 2008
"On the other hand, we also believe in self-regulation and we think that no bus company would want its buses involved in accidents. "The problem can only get better because of what the ACA has done," he added. When it was pointed out that corruption could only happen if two hands clap, Suret Singh said there would be no hesitation in taking action if evidence was found that collusion has taken place. "We will call them (the operators) up, but it will not be a witch hunt. Let's be fair about the... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
On Indian roads, progress takes a deadly toll Aug 29, 2008
The twisted metal of smashed cars lining highways here is a grim testament to India's road toll, one of the worst in the world with about 100,000 people killed in traffic accidents last year ... The World Bank estimates that every year road accidents cost India about 3 percent of its gross domestic product, which was more than $1 trillion in 2007 ... Road accidents could become one of the biggest public health issues in India. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Paramedic dies in motorcycle accident Aug 29, 2008
"Steve was a really fun guy to be around. Because of our shifts, we didn't spend a whole lot of time together at the house. Generally, he was a really nice guy and could always keep you laughing."City police say at the time of the accident, Mr. Van Hemme was on his way work to a shift with Peterborough EMS where he worked part-time. "He didn't have a lot of down time," says Mr. O'Brian. (Kawartha Media Group)
Hospitals Lose Immigrant Care Money Aug 29, 2008
There have been several multi-injury accidents this year involving immigrants, many of whom have been air lifted to UMC.. UMC us mandated by the federal government to give emergency care and says it will continue to do so even without the reimbursements. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Meeting focuses on kids' safety Aug 29, 2008
From 2005 to 2007, there were 68 reported bicycle accidents in Santa Maria, and two were fatal, Logan said. One speaker told Gutierrez there is a need for classes in Spanish on disaster preparedness. (Santa Maria Times)
On Indian roads, progress takes a deadly toll Aug 29, 2008
The twisted metal of smashed cars lining highways here is a grim testament to India's road toll, one of the worst in the world with about 100,000 people killed in traffic accidents last year ... The World Bank estimates that every year road accidents cost India about 3 percent of its gross domestic product, which was more than $1 trillion in 2007 ... Road accidents could become one of the biggest public health issues in India. (International Herald Tribune)
No decision on Exxon Valdez interest payments Aug 29, 2008
If Exxon Mobil is not required to pay interest from 1994, huge companies will lack deterrents to prevent industrial accidents, he said. Jeffers, the Exxon Mobil spokesman, emphasized that the case is about punitive damages, not compensation for loss. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Young Alberta brothers killed in farm accident Aug 29, 2008
August 28, 2008 at 6:23 PM EDT. Two young brothers have died after being sucked beneath a load of grain and smothered on a farm in northwestern Alberta. (Globe and Mail)
Clinton and Biden rouse Democrats in call for unity Aug 29, 2008
His son, Beau, who is about to deploy to Iraq described how Biden lost his wife and daughter in a car accident soon after he was first elected to the Senate at the age of 29. But the sentiment was deceptive. (guardian.co.uk)
Fake roads, real rules Aug 29, 2008
Officer Bucuzzo said the training was beneficial now as weather-related accidents will become more prevalent and will require emergency personnel to use extra caution ... Bastien stressed the point to several police officers Wednesday morning that emergency personnel must not only avoid accidents themselves, but also create safe passage for others in an emergency rescue or chase. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
How to Choose the Right Pet Health Insurance Plan Aug 29, 2008
Some policies cover only accidents, some cover accidents and illnesses, while others offer coverage for accidents, illnesses and preventive care. The preventive care coverage can include certain customary annual costs of routine vaccinations, flea and heartworm preventative medications, routine annual physical exams and lab tests, and other preventive care as outlined in the policy. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Summer fun relies on staying safe Aug 29, 2008
With people out having fun, summer is also when many accidents and injuries occur, from scrapes, bruises and lacerations, to head injuries and heat stroke. By taking precautions, such as wearing helmets on bikes, using sunscreen and keeping first aid items on hand, people can enjoy a safer summer. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Qantas blast explained Aug 29, 2008
The bureau said its inquiries into the accident were continuing and that a survey of all passengers was also being conducted ... The "Flying Kangaroo" has never lost a jet plane to an accident. (iAfrica.com)
Callie case postponed Aug 29, 2008
Article By: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:55 The driver of the other car involved in the road accident which killed television actress Ashley Callie appeared briefly in the Randburg Magistrate's Court on Thursday ... "It was quite a relief for the family, especially after the negative publicity at the time of the accident.". (iAfrica.com)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Aug 29, 2008
Hundreds of motorists skidded into minor traffic accidents ... Other accidents were life threatening. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Should the drinking age be lowered? Aug 29, 2008
Thompson said that if the legal drinking age was lowered to 20, there would be more drinking-related accidents, and if it was lowered to 18 or 19, there would be even more. With all due respect to the military and our young adults, a good portion of that population is not mature enough for this, he said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Reports released in Phoenix news chopper crash Aug 29, 2008
The reports released Thursday include a review of past accidents or disciplinary actions against the two pilots -- neither of them had any -- as well as schematics showing the locations of the helicopters before the crash and excerpts of radio transmissions made by the pilots. They also include toxicology reports, which showed that neither pilot was under the influence of drugs, and the pilot-training procedures of the two news stations. (AZCentral -- News)
2 Workers Hurt When Crane Topples In Dallas Aug 29, 2008
2 Workers Hurt At Dallas Water Pumping Station In Latest Of Several Texas Crane Accidents ... The accident is the latest of several crane accidents across Texas this summer, some of which have been fatal. (CBS News -- US)
Deal in man's fatal Nob Hill fall on hold Aug 29, 2008
The city medical examiner was unable to determine whether the death was an accident or suicide. Dr. Judy Melinek, the assistant medical examiner, wrote that Torrico's acts that day - including removing his shoes and climbing up the building's outdoor fire escape - "appeared organized and intentionally self-destructive in nature.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Weight-loss surgery saves lives, studies find Aug 29, 2008
Those declines were partly offset by an increase in deaths from suicide, accidents and poisoning, but overall the number of deaths dropped by 40% in the surgery group, when adjusted for risks and other factors 213 deaths in the surgery group and 321 in the control group ... The increased number of accidents may indicate that those who lost weight were taking part in more normal activities. (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
Fay's costs still unknown Aug 29, 2008
Around the state 11 deaths have been attributed to Fay, including a carbon-monoxide poisoning, two drownings, seven killed in traffic accidents and a utility lineman electrocuted while on duty. Cleaning up after a storm After a storm or hurricane has passed, failure to remove contaminated materials can cause health risks. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Researchers discover atomic bomb effect results in adult-onset thyroid cancer Aug 29, 2008
He adds that there are several irradiated populations worldwide that have been shown to have an increase in thyroid cancer, and that children exposed to radioactive fallout from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident who develop papillary thyroid cancer have also been found to have RET/PTC rearrangements, although they are slightly different. This study is part of the foundation's long running follow-up research on 120,000 atomic bomb survivors. (EurekAlert!)
Mrs. Maverick Aug 29, 2008
They were on vacation with another couple in 1984 in Truk Lagoon, Micronesia, when their friend had a minor accident that required stitches at the local hospital. Cindy and John, meanwhile, got a tour of the facility. (Time.com)
I married a Nazi -- the comedy Aug 29, 2008
"A Girl Cut in Two" is classic Chabrol, meaning that it's an arch and almost inscrutable blend of thriller and comedy, whose characters and situations resemble real life only here and there, apparently by accident. Sagnier plays Gabrielle Deneige, a bubbly, ambitious but naive weathergirl on a provincial TV station who wears slightly out-of-fashion jeans and sky-blue eye makeup. (Salon)
3 critically hurt in walkway collapse Aug 29, 2008
Investigators with the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration who arrived shortly after the accident said the cause was unknown ... Kathryn Musso, operations manager, said the company doesn't know yet what caused the accident ... According to state records, Allgire has had at least two accidents in the past four years, one which led to a $16,000 fine and citation for a serious violation of state safety law. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
For Oreland resident, performance is a hang-up Aug 28, 2008
"It was an accident, I kind of stumbled on it," he said. "I was looking for something interesting to do and was looking into fencing." Breder said a friend recommended circus arts, which he had not heard of, and he became intrigued immediately. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Trooper man charged with homicide by DUI from Schwenksville accident Aug 28, 2008
Hunsberger was transported to Pottstown Medical Center where he was pronounced dead one hour later from injuries he suffered in the accident. "[Cornog] drank, smoked [marijuana] and used cocaine, a deadly combination that turned his car into a lethal weapon," said Montgomery County First Assistant District Attorney Kevin R. Steele, noting that Cornog's blood-alcohol level was twice the legal limit. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Thai airport wind alert 'faulty' Aug 28, 2008
"Hopefully, we will learn in a few weeks the cause of accident." ... This is Thailand's deadliest aviation accident since December 1998, when 101 people were killed after a Thai Airways plane crashed on landing near another southern resort. (Yahoo News -- Thailand)
Thai investigators work to identify plane crash victims Aug 28, 2008
"We are still unable to say the cause of accident," the transport minister, Theera Haocharoen, said. "The officials have found the black boxes and will send them for analysis to the United States. Hopefully we will learn in a few weeks the cause of accident." ... Kajit Habnanonda, the president of Orient-Thai Airlines, which owns One-Two-Go, said wind shear - the rapid change in wind speed that can affect takeoffs and landings - was a possible cause of the accident. (Yahoo News -- Thailand)
Survivors angry that pilot tried to land plane in monsoon storm Aug 28, 2008
Amid reports that the pilot aborted one approach because he could not see the runway through the driving rain, the question of why the airport remained open in such appalling weather looks likely to be a key issue for Thai accident investigators. Yesterday, they began sifting through the charred wreckage of Sunday's accident, in which 89 people were killed, as One-Two-Go airlines flight OG269 from Bangkok skidded on the wet runway and crashed into a wooded embankment ... "Hopefully, we will... (Yahoo News -- Thailand)
OUR VIEW: Biden should be an interesting VP slugger to watch Aug 28, 2008
He lost his first wife and daughter in a traffic accident which also critically injured his two sons. He survived two aneurysms in his brain. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
OUR VIEW: Time to have serious discussion about drinking age Aug 28, 2008
Mike P wrote on Aug 25, 2008 5:12 PM:" So the underlying View in Our View is to lower the drinking age? Charleston used to have a mayor and others that would escort underage women in and buy drinks for them, in bars. Selective inforcement, and respect for some laws is why they go un checked. For the paper to foster further disregard for any law is irresponsible. Has raising the speed limit had any reduction, in speeding, or traffic accidents? Will reducing them, have any? Consequences, drive... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Kossmann to continue practising Aug 28, 2008
Professor Kossmann resigned from The Alfred in April ahead of the release of a hospital-commissioned peer review which concluded he engaged in flawed, excessive surgery and rorted the Transport Accident Commission insurance scheme. Professor Kossmann has released a statement welcoming the board's decision to allow him to continue practising orthopedic surgery. (The Age)
Revealed: UK set for first face transplants Aug 28, 2008
They have carried out studies that they say show a transplant is not only physically possible but would have huge psychological benefits for people left disfigured by accidents or burns. Simon Weston, a veteran who suffered terrible burns in the Falklands war, will accompany a team of doctors to the committee meeting this week to explain why he feels the medical community must allow face transplants in Britain. (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Police say teen died when car hit wall Aug 28, 2008
Hours later, many of Abreu's friends set candles and flowers where the accident occurred and wrote solemn poems and messages on the sidewalk with a black marker ... Nestor Geronimo, Abreu's uncle, said he did not know where his nephew was headed or coming from when the accident occurred ... Procopio would not say whether the Taurus was speeding before the accident. (Boston Globe)
20 killed in China blasts Aug 28, 2008
Thousands die each year in China from fires, explosions and other industrial accidents often blamed on insufficient safety equipment and workers ignoring safety rules. More from msnbc. (MSNBC -- International)
Man sentenced for fatal car crash in Tucson Aug 28, 2008
Cruikshank added 3 years for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and 2. 5 years for criminal damage for a total sentence of 17 years. (FOX 11, AZ)
Former Border Patrol Agent sues Ford Aug 28, 2008
A personal injury lawsuit against Ford Motor Company has been filed on behalf of a Tucson Border Patrol Agent who was paralyzed in a rollover accident in 2007. Agent Luis Pena Jr. was on duty near Casa Grande on October 18, 2007, when he lost control of his Border Patrol-issued vehicle and rolled over, causing the left side of the vehicle s roof to collapse on top of him. (FOX 11, AZ)
2008 Democratic National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Joe Biden, US Senator, Delaware Aug 28, 2008
After the accident, she told me, "Joey, God sends no cross you cannot bear." And when I triumphed, she was quick to remind me it was because of others. My mother's creed is the American creed: No one is better than you. (PR Newswire)
