Afghanistan calls for end to Nato air strikes on villagers

Hamid Karzai's government has asked Nato to stop bombing civilian "targets" and has ordered a review of the rights (i.e. the right to bomb villages or the right to search houses) afforded to foreign troops in Afghanistan. Karzai's request, which the UN has backed, comes after...

Witness "The smoggy Atmosphere of Los Angeles"

By Lori Gallego With all of the news focusing on Beijing and the smoggy atmosphere that they are afflicted with, we must not forget Los Angeles. Also known as "The City of Angeles". Owing to the unique geography and...

Atlantic City gets Ready for Air Show

I used to love air shows as a kid. They're loud, filled with lots of cool toys and PLANES! Seeing them rumble above the air, sometimes only feet from the ground, was exhilarating. Now, my enjoyment is slightly...

Madrid air crash stewardess survived by 'switching seats'

" Antonia Martinez Jimenez, 27, has told relatives that she normally sat at the back of the plane during take-off and landing, but on the ill-fated flight to Gran Canaria last Wednesday she was rostered to sit...

American Air begins in-flight internet service

American Airlines has started to offer full broadband on long-haul domestic flights. Like soldiers' extra luggage, though, the in-flight internet will cost extra money. "AMR Corp's American Airlines began offering...

Newly detected air pollutant mimics damaging effects of cigarette smoke

UPDATED: August 19, 12:01pmNew study also shows Shipping Pollution may cause 60,000 deaths worldwide. In connection to my previous post below, pollution from ships are yet to be regulated and it is a major health...

Georgia reports new air attack near capital

" Fighting raged in South Ossetia for a second day Saturday as Russia sent hundreds of tanks and troops into the separatist province and dropped bombs on Georgia that left scores of civilians dead or wounded.Georgia,...

106 mpg 'air car' creates buzz, questions

A new car that should be released in 2010, claims to be run on a combination of compressed air and fuel. The company that makes the car, Zero Pollution Motors, claims that is can achieve up to 106 miles per...

Georgia says Russian aircraft bombed its air bases

"Russia sent columns of tanks and reportedly bombed Georgian air bases Friday after Georgia launched a major military offensive Friday to retake the breakaway province of South Ossetia, threatening to ignite a broader conflict. Hundreds of civilians...

Voice Report from tbphotos at the Abbotsford Air Show

"Yes. This is tbphotos (Trevor Buttstone?) contributor to Now Public, reporting from Media Day at the Abbotsford Speed Air Show at (??). And I just went for a ride with Juan Peach in a (1946 Taylor car?) along the...

Beijing Olympic organizers guarantee good air quality

Beijing Olympic officials have assured athletes that the city skies will be clear for the Games, but at the same time are acknowledging that they need more time to cut smog for it to be really effective.Well, they...

The "Excuse Me" Study - Cows and Farts

Ever wonder what's new on the Environmental front in Argentina?  Well, Argentine researchers discovered that methane coming from cows makes up over 30% of their country's total greenhouse emissions.  That's...

Air stewardess up on drink charge

An air stewardess in the UK has been brought up on charges for being intoxicated during her shift. She was apparently well over the legal drink drive limit." An air stewardess has appeared in...

US Killer Machines Visit A Small Town In Ireland!

When I came across the quote below I decided that it might be worth paying a visit to Bray to see what US killer machines look like and maybe I could get some photographs of the protest. When I arrived in Bray on the...

US Air Farce: Crew members fell asleep while holding missile launch devices

"Three ballistic missile crew members fell asleep while holding classified launch code devices, US authorities revealed today.'Decisive and urgent steps' are now needed to restore respect for nuclear weapons within the US Air Force following this latest incident at a base in...

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