Snow-laden branch kills man in Central Park
Saturday, February 27, 2010 A snow-laden tree branch killed a man on Literary Walk in Central Park in Manhattan on Thursday. The body was later identified as Elmaz Qyra, a middle-aged resident of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. Qyra was found by a passerby around 3:30 p.m. local time (11:30 UTC), and was pronounced dead by authorities at the scene. One witness, who would not release his name, said, “It was obviously a direct hit to his head. There was this big pool of blood spreading through the snow. It was horrifying.” Qyra’s shift at The New York Athletic Club (NYAC) had likely just ended. “It happened at the time he finished working. He might have been trying to get home.” said Gaz Bharmi, Qyra’s brother-in-law. “The breaking of the branch and the other fallen trees were likely caused by the accumulation of wet, unusually heavy snow,” the New York Parks Department…
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This is the category for art. Avoid placing articles in this category. They should be either in a subcategory or in Category:Culture and entertainment. Refresh this list to see the latest articles. 5 June 2017: Conductor Jeffrey Tate dies aged 74 3 April 2017: Pop-artist James Rosenquist dies aged 83 18 January 2017: Rape-accused Russian political artist Pyotr Pavlensky to seek asylum in France 2 January 2017: Tyrus Wong, Bambi artist, dies at 106 30 December 2016: Poland pays €100m for Czartoryski art collection 10 September 2016: Ten-ton ice cube melting in Seattle park 12 October 2015: Wikinews interviews painter Pricasso on his art and freedom of expression 14 March 2015: Reflections, Lichtenstein, two new exhibitions at Edinburgh’s Modern One 28 January 2014: Warhol’s photo legacy spread by university exhibits 27 March 2013: Andrew Sayers resigns National Museum of Australia directorship see older articles?Category:Art From Wikinews, the free news source…
Choosing The Best Options For Your New Garage Door}
Choosing the Best Options for Your New Garage Door by Anne Richards When it comes to garage doors, there are as many options, styles and price ranges as there are home designs, so it can be somewhat difficult to decide on the best option for your home. First, it will help to understand how garage door manufacturers and resellers classify their products and which options are available within each category. By doing a little homework upfront, you can save yourself time, stay within your budget, and be sure you are getting the best quality garage door to match your home. A range of options are available when purchasing a new garage doors, including materials, design, panel style and more. Prices can range from $500 for a very basic aluminum door, up to $10,000 for a craftsman’s work of art. Here are some basic classifications that will help you narrow down…
French police arrest two women wearing veils after burqa ban goes into effect
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 One day after France began enforcing a ban on the public wearing Islamic veils that cover the face, either a niq?b or a burqa, French police briefly detained two veiled women. The police later claimed that the women were arrested for taking part in an unauthorized protest, not because they were wearing veils. The new law is hotly debated. The women were arrested while outside the famed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, and may now face fines of up to $217 (150 euros), community service and/or a citizenship course under the law. While the ban covers the burqa and the niq?b, it does not include the hijab or the chador. The hijab is a veil that leaves the face visible while covering the hair and neck, and the chador covers only the body. The French Republic lives in a bare-headed fashion… The law has stirred much…
Venezuela opens granite processing facility in Bolívar
Monday, February 18, 2013 Venezuela’s government has opened a granite processing plant in the state of Bolívar, with the intention of providing about 25% of the granite required nationwide. Ricardo Menéndez, vice president of the Productive Economic Area, said Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez has yearned for the creation of this project to empower Venezuelan construction. Granito Bolívar is reportedly the most modern Venezuelan granite plant, not consuming community water or electricity, and is also the largest, with a daily capacity to supply enough material for use in construction of about 820 houses. Menéndez said, “These granite blocks are the natural resources of our country, are the wealth we have as a country and often [some] simply decided to remove this richness from our country and take them to other countries” ((es)) Spanish language: Esos bloques de granito son la riquezas naturales de nuestro país, son las riquezas que tenemos como…
Five police officers killed in Dallas, Texas during sniper attack
Sunday, July 10, 2016 On Thursday, five police officers were killed and seven were injured after a sniper attacked a public protest march in downtown Dallas, Texas. Sources indicate at least three other people were taken into custody for questioning relating to the attack. The march was held to protest the shooting deaths of Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile in Minnesota during engagements with police officers. Police identified 25-year-old Micah Johnson as the suspect. Johnson had previously served in the US army, and police reported he said he wanted to exact revenge upon police officers after news of Sterling and Castile’s deaths. Ammunition and weapons were found inside Johnson’s home. Dallas Police reported the policemen were shot at from a height. Officials said two civilians were also injured in the attack. Micah Johnson served for the United States Army Reserve from 2009 until early 2015, including a tour…
City of Calgary, Canada removes fluoride from drinking water
Thursday, February 10, 2011 Calgary city council voted 10 to 3 on Wednesday to stop fluoridating their water supply. This overturns a previous plebiscite from 1989 to add the fluoride in an attempt to reduce tooth decay. Opponents of water fluoridation claim that there could be unknown health effects of fluoride, and question its effectiveness in preventing tooth decay. They also claim that individuals should be able to decide for themselves whether or not to use fluoride. However, Alberta Health Services maintains that current evidence shows that fluoride is both safe, and beneficial to dental health. It is estimated that no longer fluoridating the water supply could save Calgary’s city council C$750 thousand (€550 thousand) annually, as well as cutting a C$6 million (€4.3 million) upgrade to the fluoridation system.
Qantas ordered to check oxygen cylinders
Sunday, July 27, 2008 Australian Transport Safety Bureau announced that an oxygen cylinder which was located near the area of the explosion on Qantas flight QF30 from London, England to Melbourne, Australia was unaccounted for but said that it was too early to say that an oxygen cylinder could be the cause of the mid-air explosion. It did say it had ruled out explosives as a cause stating that they “found no indication of explosives”. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has ordered Qantas to check all oxygen cylinders and the brackets which hold them on its Boeing 747s, but hasn’t ruled out that the order will be extended to all of the Qantas fleet.
Mothers, teachers concerned about leukemia deaths at California elementary school
Saturday, May 28, 2005 California State Senator Joseph Dunn, school officials, and environmental professionals met with Kennedy Elementary School parents in a town-hall style meeting in Santa Ana Thursday evening. The parents aired their concerns over health issues at schools and workplaces, including a rash of leukemia cases in the student population, and began a dialogue they have been working toward for years. Representatives of Markland Manufacturing and of AQMD also spoke at the meeting, explaining their positions. The outcome of the meeting was that Senator Dunn and members of the community will tour the Markland facility and meet with county officials, and another public meeting will be held in a couple of weeks. Contents 1 Town hall meeting called in response to concerns 2 Meeting report in detail 3 Sources 4 Media 5 External links
How To Move Fragile &Amp; Collectibles}
Click Here To Know More About: Arts And Craft Ideas For Kids In Australia Art And Craft For Children Submitted by: Amayra Smith If you have ever experienced a loss of a valuable fragile and collectible while moving, you must understand why addressing this topic is necessary. We all own some fragile items and antique collectibles in our homes and offices. Beyond doubt, they hold an important place in our hearts too. It is for this simple reason that we need to be extra cautions with their handling. Not being precautious during the move will damage the fragile and collectibles. Regret and repentance will thus disturb you gravely. But taking timely actions and precautions can cut all the impending distress and worries. A few simple tricks and tips can help you safeguard your valuable fragile and collectibles. After all they are your prized possessions! Here are some useful tips to…