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Explosion after gas leakage in Madrid residential building kills four

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Saturday, January 23, 2021

On Wednesday, at least four people killed by an explosion at a residential building located in Central Madrid, Spain.

Eyewitnesses reported a strong smell of gas shortly before the blast. The building was owned by a Roman Catholic Church and was destroyed by the blast. Among the dead was an electrician who was present to inspect the building’s boilers.

It was like an earthquake; I thought a bomb had gone off.

At least ten others were injured as a result of the incident. According to the reports, strong gas smell had first been detected at around 2pm local time, so an electrician David Santos Muñoz had been called out to inspect the boilers. Minutes after this, at 2:56 pm, the building exploded, killing him and at least three others. An owner of a nearby bar told El País “It was as if a bomb had dropped, the noise was tremendous”. An eyewitness also told the newspaper “it was like an earthquake; I thought a bomb had gone off.”

A school and nursing home were nearby to the blast, the latter of which had suffered minor damage according to the city’s mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida. Nobody was injured in either of these and TVE said that the school has been said to have been empty at the time due to closures after significant snowfall in the capital. Police said the nursing home was safely evacuated following the blast.

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Tips For Planning Funerals Davis Ca

Tips For Planning Funerals Davis Ca

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byAlma Abell

During your life, one of the most costly purchases that you will likely ever have to make is the arrangement of Funerals Davis CA. Traditional burials, which include the casket and a vault will be around $7,000. There are also all the extras that have to be purchased, such as limousines, cards, obituary notices, flowers and other small things that can equal up to thousands of additional dollars. Not to mention, planning a funeral is emotional and there are many people who can be swayed in believing that the decisions they make reflect their feelings for the deceased person, which can lead to them spending more than what was necessary.

The majority of funeral providers are considered to be professionals who are looking to service the needs and interests of their clients. However, there are some that do not do this. They might decide to take advantage of the clients by convincing them to purchase services that they don’t really need or by marking up the prices for certain things. This is why there has been a federal law implemented that is called the Funeral Rule. This regulates the actions that are taken by funeral homes, services and directors.

It is a good idea to compare the prices offered for Funerals Davis CA to ensure you are getting a good price. There are some funeral homes that will even offer you their prices on a list that is sent in the mail; however, this is not something that is required by law.

There are also a number of funeral providers that offer a number of different packages that will help those planning a funeral save even more money. While you are not obligate to purchase these packages, you will have the option depending on what works for you.Taking your time to plan the funeral of a loved one will pay off in the long run. This will ensure that you get the things that you want, without blowing the budget that you have. The tips here will help you plan the perfect funeral for your loved one and you won’t have to worry about spending too much.

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Parents arrested after putting baby on Craigslist

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Sunday, June 1, 2008

A couple from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada has been arrested on charges of public mischief after listing their seven day old baby girl on the popular Internet classified ads website Craigslist.

The listing claimed that the baby was unexpected, “healthy and very cute”. It asked CAN 10 000 for the baby. It also listed a phone number belonging to a stolen cellphone, which was used to find the couple.

It was first noticed by a 62-year old grandmother browsing the website for furniture, who said “I was shaking, and I thought, ‘Come on, how did this even get through?'” The couple claimed that the listing, which has since been removed, was a hoax.

The father, Jeremy Pete, had a history of car thefts and evasion of police, while the mother, 23-year-old Bethany Granholm, had convictions of property theft, fraud and impersonation. The parents have now been released, but charges are still being considered. The baby has been placed in provincial care.

A suspected copycat incident occurred just four days later, also offering a seven-day-old baby girl for CAN 10 000 on Craigslist. This incident turned out to be a hoax, and no child was in danger.

Last week saw a similar incident in Germany, where a couple listed a seven month old baby on eBay. In this case the police have launched a child trafficking investigation, despite the parents’ assertion that the listing was a joke.

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Ozzy Osbourne’s personal possessions fetch $800,000 for charity

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Sunday, December 2, 2007

American heavy metal performer Ozzy Osbourne, who became famous as the lead vocalist for Black Sabbath and later as a solo act, has raised more than US$800,000 for The Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program, founded by his spouse Sharon Osbourne at the Cedars Sinai Hospital, by auctioning off personal items.

A number of the items that he auctioned off over the two day period have been seen on his reality TV show The Osbournes, which featured home life with Sharon, Ozzy and their two children. Amongst some of the higher-priced items were a carved walnut Victorian-style custom built pool table which raised $11,250, a painting from Edourad Drouot which fetched $10,500, a pair of Ozzy’s famous round glasses which raised $5,250 and a dog bed given to Sharon by Elton John which sold for $2,375.

Some more famous items were also amongst the 500 lots offered. Ozzy’s black satin coat, complete with bat-wing cape, raised $3,300 and a hand-painted floral cup used regularly on The Osbournes made $1,625. A bronze plaque of a demon’s head that was regularly seen in its position adorning the front door of their house had been expected to go for $800 to $1,200instead raised $8,750. A wire model of the Eiffel Tower from on the kitchen table sold for $10,000, while skull-covered trainers Ozzy had worn reached $2,625. Bidders came from as far away as Germany to buy what they could from his mansion in Beverly Hills, California.

However, three cars included in the auction failed to attract bidders and did not sell. They were a 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur, estimated at $160,000 to $180,000, a 2005 Cadillac CTS-V sedan estimated at $30,000 to $40,000 and a 1950 Oldsmobile Futuramic 88 Club Coupe previously owned by author Danielle Steel estimated at $40,000 to $50,000. Sharon had earlier said of the cars “We’re not great car people. They really don’t do a lot for us.

Darren Julien, president of Julien’s Auctions, which organised the two-day sale, said “It did very well. It raised some good money for a very worthy cause.”

“For a celebrity garage sale, it was pretty spectacular.,” he went on. He also commented on the fact that there was fierce competition for the many artworks included. “We had Ozzy fans bidding against these sophisticated fine art buyers, which you don’t see every day. For the most part the metalheads were outbidding the art crowd.”

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Alcácer signs five year contract with Barça; Munir loaned to Valencia

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Friday, September 2, 2016

On Tuesday, Catalonian football club FC Barcelona announced signing of Spanish striker Paco Alcácer from Valencia C.F. for €30 million. Barcelona is obliged to pay €2 million as add-ons for the 23-year-old striker. Barcelona forward Munir El Haddadi was loaned to Valencia with an option to buy the player for €12 million.

Making hood professional debut in the 2010–2011 season, Paco Alcácer has played 146 domestic matches. He has scored 43 goals for Valencia in all competitions. Alcácer was loaned to Madrid based club Getafe CF for a season where he scored four goals.

Alcácer made his international debut under Vicente del Bosque in 2014 and has scored six goals. After passing hood medicals and signing a five-year contract, Alcácer said, “when I found out about the offer from FC Barcelona I asked the club to listen to it, as it was my decision to take a step forward in my career” ((es))Spanish language: ?cuando conocí la oferta del FC Barcelona, le pedí al club que la escuchara, ya que era mi decisión dar un paso adelante en mi carrera.

Munir graduated from Barça ‘s youth academy La Masia and made his professional debut playing a La Liga match at the age of eighteen. He also made his international debut under del Bosque’s management. Munir has played 45 matches for the Catalonians scoring ten goals. Valencia said Munir’s signing was “an important reinforcement for the frontline” of their team.

Paco Alcácer’s presentaton was to be postponed while he completed duties with the international team.

Munir has been allocated the number 9 jersey at Valencia. Barcelona has set the buy-out clause of Paco Alcácer at €100 million; he is Luis Enrique’s sixth signing this season. Previously, Barcelona signed Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen from Amsterdam-based club AFC Ajax.

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Three Notable Features To Think About Before You Choose Custom Rims In Dc

Three Notable Features To Think About Before You Choose Custom Rims In Dc

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byAlma Abell

Nothing can enhance the look of your car like adding customization features to make it stand out from the crowd. Custom Rims DC can definitely make your vehicle attractive, but you need to make sure that you are choosing the right wheels to suit your vehicle. If you fail to do so, you run the risk of negatively impacting the performance of your car or truck. If you’re not sure what to look for, here are three things that you need to take into consideration before you buy new rims:

Size of the Wheel

The size of the wheel you choose will affect your vehicle’s handling. Wheels that are too small will result in your car sitting lower so that you experience more potentially damaging scrapes and bumps in driveways and on curbs. However, wheels that are too large may make it difficult to steer your vehicle and can cause more wear and tear on your breaks as they necessitate more pressure in order to stop.

Type of Metal

As you consider purchasing custom rims, you need to be aware of which type of metal will be best for your car. The choice you make should depend heavily on what you intend to use your vehicle for. If you will be doing any towing or off-roading, you’ll want to make sure that your rims are made of steel since it’s sturdier than other metals. If you want to show off your custom rims as you ride around town, choose alloy wheels since they are lightweight.

Car Compatibility

It’s vital that you make sure that your new rims are compatible with your car. You need to make sure that you are aware of the proper offset (where the mounting surface of a wheel is in relation to the centerline), as the improper offset can contribute to wear and tear on your car’s suspension and affect the handling. Furthermore, make sure that the bolt pattern on your chosen wheel is a match for the pattern on your car.

Getting new rims is a great way to update the look of your vehicle, and a nice set of rims can definitely turn heads when you’re riding around town.

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Wikinews Shorts: June 4, 2007

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A compilation of brief news reports for Monday, June 4, 2007.

MediaCorp Radio in Singapore has been fined 15,000 Singaporean dollars (US$9,800) over an on-air stunt in March in which female guests on a radio show were asked to remove their brassieres, and pose for video that was to be posted on the station’s website and on YouTube.

The Media Development Authority said the radio show’s hosts made improper and sexually suggestive remarks about “how fast the bras were removed, as well as the color, design and cup size of the bras, and the size of the girls’ breasts.”

Sources

  • AP. “Fine for Singapore radio bra stunt” — CNN, June 4, 2007
  • Sapa-AFP. “Station fined for bra contest” — Independent Online (South Africa), June 4, 2007

Researchers at University of Malaya say they have developed an erectile dysfunction cure from walnut extract.

“It takes about an hour for the effects to set in and it will last for about four hours,” said Professor Dr. Kim Kah Hwi of the Faculty of Medicine Physiology.

So far, 40 volunteers have tried the Viagra alternative, called “N-Hanz”, with positive results, Kim said. To make one pill, it takes about 3.3 kilograms (about 7 pounds) of walnuts.

Sources

  • Royce Cheah. “Researchers produce Viagra alternative from walnuts” — The Star (Malaysia), June 3, 2007
  • “Walnut pills rival Viagra” — Herald Sun, June 4, 2007

An 8-year-old Indonesian boy died after being attacked on Saturday by a Komodo Dragon at Komodo National Park on Komodo.

The boy was attacked while making a toilet stop in a bush, a park official said. “The dragon bit his waist, tossed him and dragged him. His right leg was badly scratched,” park spokesman Heru Rudiharto said. The boy then bled to death.

Attacks by Dragons on humans are rare, though the reptiles, which can grow to a length of 3 meters (9 feet), regularly kill such prey as pigs and small deer. Komodo Dragons are an endangered and protected species, and about 2,000 of them live in the wild, mainly on Komodo and nearby Rinca island.

Sources

  • AP. “Indonesian boy killed in Komodo dragon attack” — CNN, June 4, 2007
  • Fred Attewill. “Boy killed in dragon attack” — Guardian Unlimited, June 4, 2007

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Fine Dining Restaurants In Philadelphia: Steakhouses And Seafood Restaurants

Fine Dining Restaurants In Philadelphia: Steakhouses And Seafood Restaurants

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Fine Dining Restaurants in Philadelphia: Steakhouses and Seafood Restaurants

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Marty Grims

Philadelphia has a rich, vibrant history, and its melting pot of cultures and heritages is most evident in its many excellent dining establishments. The city offers up a variety of fine dining for both locals and visitors alike to enjoy. Restaurants in Philadelphia are constantly evolving, putting new twists on old favorites, coming up with exciting and different dishes to enjoy, and offering up culinary creations that are sure to please even the most discerning of palates. Fine dining in Philadelphia can be found all over the city, but there are certain areas where many of the fine dining restaurants in Philadelphia are concentrated. Center City is a particularly popular area for fine dining in Philadelphia. Quite a few of the best restaurants in Philadelphia can be found in Center City, and the diversity of cuisines is excellent. Visitors and locals alike can be found enjoying the many unique and delicious restaurants in Philadelphia in this area, some of which also boast great views of the Schuylkill River. One great part of town to find restaurants in Philadelphia is Penn\’s Landing. Penn\’s Landing is the perfect place for fine dining in Philadelphia due to its excellent location along the banks of the Delaware River. Its location makes for fantastic views of both the river and the Philadelphia skyline. It also makes for some unique dining experiences. Situated in Penn\’s Landing is the world\’s largest four-masted sailing ship still afloat today, which currently houses a AAA Four Diamond rated restaurant. The restaurant offers contemporary American cuisine, including excellent steaks and seafood, in a historic setting on a boat that once sailed during both World War I and II. While the history of the boat is certainly compelling, the restaurant itself offers many compelling reasons to eat there. In recent years, it has won awards for Dish of the Year and Dessert of the Year from Philadelphia Magazine and has received a Wine Spectator Excellence Award from Wine Spectator. It\’s an excellent place to take in views of the Philadelphia skyline from both the indoor and outdoor seating areas. No matter the neighborhood, locals and visitors are likely to find fantastic fine dining in Philadelphia without having to venture too far. The city is teeming with great food to suit all taste buds and budgets, and offers both classic and unique cuisines in a variety of settings. For an overall amazing fine dining experience, restaurants in Philadelphia are hard to beat.

Marty Grims is Owner of Moshulu, a premier

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located on the world’s largest historic four mast sailing ship docked on the waterfront. Moshulu offers unique

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Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with Family Coalition Party candidate Ray Scott, Algoma-Manitoulin

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Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Ray Scott is running for the Family Coalition Party in the Ontario provincial election, in the Algoma-Manitoulin riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign.

Stay tuned for further interviews; every candidate from every party is eligible, and will be contacted. Expect interviews from Liberals, Progressive Conservatives, New Democratic Party members, Ontario Greens, as well as members from the Family Coalition, Freedom, Communist, Libertarian, and Confederation of Regions parties, as well as independents.

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Study links foie gras consumption with Alzheimer’s, arthritis, diabetes, other diseases

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Wednesday, June 20, 2007

A study published on June 18 in the American Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found a link between the consumption of foie gras and other meat products and a number of diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus type 2, tuberculosis, and amyloidosis. The link exists in genetically susceptible individuals.

The study was lead by Alan Solomon, M.D., a professor and researcher at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine and the director of the Human Immunology and Cancer / Alzheimer’s Disease and Amyloid-Related Disorders Research Program. Amyloidoses are a group of disease states caused by the deposition in vital organs of proteins in the form of fibrils, causing a range of symptoms such as swelling and kidney damage. The deposition of amyloid beta in the brain is central in the origin of the disease process of Alzheimer’s disease. Foie gras is made from the livers of ducks or geese that have been force-fed.

According to Solomon, “we posit that this and perhaps other forms of amyloidosis may be transmissible, akin to the infectious nature of prion-related illnesses [such as mad cow disease]. In addition to foie gras, meat derived from sheep and seemingly healthy cattle may represent other dietary sources of [the fibrils]. People with a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis or other amyloid-associated diseases should avoid consuming foie gras and other foods that may be contaminated with fibrils,” continued Solomon.

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