California meat packing firm recalls 143M pounds of beef
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 and frozen beef products, which is considered to be the largest single recall of beef products in U.S. history. The move follows an investigation by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) into allegations of animal cruelty and mishandling of cattle destined for the human food chain. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) had determined that beef products produced by the Chino, California company were unfit for human consumption as the cattle had not received “complete and proper inspection.” The recall has been designated as Class II, which the USDA describes as “a…
California meat packing firm recalls 143M pounds of beef
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 and frozen beef products, which is considered to be the largest single recall of beef products in U.S. history. The move follows an investigation by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) into allegations of animal cruelty and mishandling of cattle destined for the human food chain. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) had determined that beef products produced by the Chino, California company were unfit for human consumption as the cattle had not received “complete and proper inspection.” The recall has been designated as Class II, which the USDA describes as “a…
I Phone Application Development Outsourcing The Best Way For I Phone App Development
Here’s An Opinion On: Richard Light Submitted by: Abhimanyu Sharma iPhone is an amazing device. It is a stylish and feature rich handset. It is highly popular among the new generation. Its wonderful hardware functionality makes more acceptable and more useful. Its hardware functionalities pave way for robust software development. There are plenty of iPhone applications available in the App store and there are possibilities for more. There is huge demand for iPhone app developers. Practically iPhone users are located in developed countries of the world where life standards are higher compare to developing nations. So naturally getting an iPhone app developer is a difficult task there. Taxes are higher, maintenance cost is unimaginable, you are to deal with labor laws of the country, and all these prohibit the thinking of a development center in developed nations. Other facet of coin is different in developing nation like India where life…
Manitoba’s flood creating hazardous conditions
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 The Red River at Winnipeg is almost clear of ice blocks and ice jamming, however there are still dangers from the Red River flood. Ice blocks which were as high as two storey buildings were ripping out trees, fences and railway ties. “You’ll see huge pans of ice standing vertical, up to 20 feet (6.1 m) high,” said Steve Topping, an official with the provincial Water Stewardship Department. “Ice was shoved up on the shore and took out trees with a very devastating effect. It has changed people’s view of the river.” “It is incredible, the force. One piece of ice pushed out of the river about 20 feet. You watch the force push this up right in front of your eyes,” said Dean North, of the Selkirk Golf and Country Club. Royal Canadian Mounted Police are ticketing sight seers who are driving through road closure signs and…
Strongest earthquake in 40 years hits Southeast Asia
Sunday, December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean – The death toll continues to grow and millions face a homeless life in the new year as coastal communities in south Asia struggle against continued aftershocks and flooding caused by the largest earthquake to strike the planet in more than a generation. The magnitude 9.0 undersea megathrust earthquake struck off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia on December 26, 2004, at 00:58:50 UTC (or 07:58:50 local time in Jakarta and Bangkok). The earthquake was the strongest in the world since the 9.2-magnitude Good Friday Earthquake which struck Alaska, USA in 1964, and the fourth largest since 1900. More than 140,000 deaths[1] were caused by resulting tsunami, which in Thailand were up to 10 meters (33 feet) tall, and struck within three hours of the initial event. Multiple tsunamis struck and ravaged coastal regions all over the Indian Ocean, devastating regions including the Indonesian…
Bethany Beach De Best Air Conditioning
Here’s An Opinion On: Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse byAlma Abell The condition of your HVAC system is a crucial determinant of the comfort and hygiene levels in your home or workplace. When the AC system is in the proper working order, you will have clean, fresh and germ-free air in the home. On the other hand, when the system starts failing, stuffy rooms, pollutants such as mold spores and pollen becomes a commonplace occurrence in the home. To prevent the latter, you need to invest in Bethany Beach DE Best Air Conditioning. Here are the important things you should know about HVAC systems. The installation The important thing to have in mind when having an AC system installed should be the strength of the system in comparison to the area in square meters that the system will serve. If you need a system to serve a small room, you can…
University of Wales to close down after 120 years
Saturday, October 22, 2011 120 years after it was founded, the University of Wales (UoW) will shut down. Already comprised of several institutions, two will merge fully while two more will become independent universities. With a charter from 1893 and the Prince of Wales as its chancellor, problems began at UoW last year after concerns the head of a Malaysian partner institution, a local pop artist, had non-legitimate qualifications. This was followed by Thailand’s authorities denouncing another UoW partner as illegal, then an investigation in the UK into all the UoW’s foreign ties. The Quality Assurance Agency said UoW’s overseas checks on foreign institutions were inadequate. The UK Border Agency is investigating a possible visa scam whereby foreign students were sold exam answers for a qualification leading to UoW entry and British visas. Two colleges — Rayat London College and Lampton College — are suspended over the claims. Trinity St…
Suspected serial killer appears in British court
Friday, May 28, 2010 A man accused of being a serial killer has appeared in Bradford magistrates court in West Yorkshire today charged with three counts of murder. 40-year-old Stephen Griffiths is accused of killing Suzanne Blamires, 36, Susan Rushworth, 43, and Shelley Armitage, 31, all prostitutes. Griffiths, a former van driver with a degree in psychology and studying for a PhD in criminology, gave his name as “Crossbow Cannibal” when asked. He has been in police custody since Monday when police were alerted to a CCTV recording that appeared to show a murder. A caretaker had been reviewing footage from the flats where Griffiths lives when he saw footage of a woman and a man enter a flat early on Saturday morning. Two minutes later, she ran out and was followed by the man, who beat her to the ground and shot her in the head with a crossbow.…
Investigation into Mumbai train bombings begins
Thursday, July 13, 2006 The toll in yesterday’s serial bombings on Mumbai‘s commuter trains has risen to 200 killed, with 714 people injured, according to the official estimate released by the Police. 127 victims have been identified and a further 56 remain unidentified, the estimate said. No group has so far claimed responsibility for the attacks. Indian authorities have said that the Kashmiri militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) may be involved. An LeT spokesman has denied any involvement. The day after the blast, schools, colleges and offices functioned normally in Mumbai and the commuter train service targeted in the bombings was operational. Many commuters rode the trains to work, though their numbers were smaller than usual. The Bombay Stock Exchange, located in the city shrugged off the bombings, with the BSE SENSEX gaining 3 percent on opening, calming fears that economic confidence will be undermined by the blasts. Contents 1 Investigation…
What Are The Different Types Of Cherry Pickers?
Here’s An Opinion On: Demolition Contractors Sydney By Vincent Rogers Cherry pickers, as you are no doubt already well aware, can be hugely beneficial in a variety of situations. The elevated platform that they provide allows you to access places you wouldn’t ordinarily be able to, whilst the mobility it provides gives you the opportunity to transport it where required. There are numerous different types of cherry lift available of course, each one tailored for a specific purpose. Some, like the scissor lift, offer a vertical platform that offers greater rigid strength but perhaps lacks a little of the versatility. Others use a boom system, which allows the user to navigate horizontally as well as vertically. The cherry picker itself can vary wildly. They can be different sizes, be purposely designed to deal with heavier weights and powered using various fuels. The standard choice is usually between an electronically operated…