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Watchdog Claims That US Control Over Boeing Aircraft Output Is Insufficient.

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1 month ago

2024-10-11

(VOR News) – On Friday, a government watchdog expressed its Boeing disapproval of the control that the government Aviation Administration (FAA) exercises over the production of airplanes by Boeing.

The watchdog stated that the FAA did not have an effective mechanism to monitor the individual manufacturing facilities of the United States company that manufactures airplanes.

The FAA monitors “discrepancies and noncompliances within the Boeing production line.”

This statement was made by the office of the inspector general of the transportation department. In addition, the report said that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not addressed the long-standing flaws in Boeing’s control of suppliers, despite the fact that these hazards have been recognized for a considerable amount of time.

Despite the fact that Boeing is unable to resolve a strike by its employees, struggles to regain the faith of the industry in some of its aircraft and systems as a result of a string of accidents and incidents, and was forced to bring back its spacecraft from the International Space Station while leaving its astronaut crew behind due to safety concerns, the company is continuing to face a significant number of challenges in the business world.

Following the explosion of a door plug that was lacking crucial fasteners on a new Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 airplane at 16,000 feet in January, the oversight of Boeing by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been subjected to greater scrutiny. This is because the door plug was missing essential fasteners.

In response to this incident, the Department of Justice has begun an investigation into possible criminal activity.

There were sixteen recommendations for enhancements included in the report. All of them were accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration, which remarked that it “is committed to continuously improving our oversight processes.” All of them were accepted.

According to a statement made by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the agency “is currently conducting a comprehensive, systemwide review of our oversight models.”

According to the findings of the investigation, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had not been successful in resolving charges of excessive pressure that were placed on Boeing staff who were acting on behalf of the FAA in a given amount of time.

The reason for this was that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had not enforced the requirements that Boeing furnish information that was adequate in relation to the claims.

In the absence of an instant response, Boeing did not offer a comment.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) “has yet to move from a reactive approach focused on addressing individual manufacturing issues to a more proactive, data-driven model to identify and address risk within Boeing’s manufacturing processes at all levels,” according to the report that evaluated the monitoring of Boeing 737 and 787.

This statement was made in reference to the FAA’s response to the monitoring of Boeing 737 and 787.

There have been a number of studies that have been released over the course of the past several years that have brought attention to complaints regarding the FAA’s regulation of Boeing.

The surveillance of the FAA was criticized by a United States Senate committee that was investigating the culture of Boeing at the end of the previous month. The committee cited papers that were obtained during an ongoing investigation as the basis for their criticism.

A month ago, it was reported that Mike Whitaker, the administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), will be modifying the personal safety management program that the agency uses. He has previously said that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had “too hands off” oversight over the actions of Boeing.

He did something that had never been done before: he forbade Boeing from raising the manufacturing of the 737 Max until the corporation had produced significant enhancements to the product’s quality. This was an action that had never been taken before.

SOURCE: TGN

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Trudeau Rocks to Taylor Swift While Montreal Burns

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7 hours ago

2024-11-24

Geoff Brown

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has come under fire yet again after a video surfaced on X, showing him dancing at a Taylor Swift performance while anti-Nato protestors ransacked downtown Montreal.

Trudeau attended Taylor Swift’s concert in Toronto on Friday night. Before Taylor Swift approached the stage, X shared a viral video of him dancing and singing along to the song “You Don’t Own Me.”

The image of Trudeau dancing amid violent protests in Montreal generated widespread indignation online. Some social media users even compared Trudeau to the ancient Roman dictator Nero, known for “fiddling while Rome burned.”

Don Stewart, a Member of Parliament (MP) representing part of Toronto, called out the prime minister in a post on X.

Lawless protestors run roughshod over Montreal in violent protest.

The Prime Minister dances.

This is the Canada built by the Liberal government.

Bring back law and order, safe streets and communities in the Canada we once knew and loved. pic.twitter.com/PVJvR6gtmf

— Don Stewart (@donstewartmp) November 23, 2024

“Lawless protesters run roughshod over Montreal in violent protest. The Prime Minister dances,” Stewart wrote. “This is the Canada built by the Liberal government.”

“Bring back law and order, safe streets and communities in the Canada we once knew and loved,” the MP added.

On Saturday, the day after Taylor Swift’s concert, Trudeau condemned the anti-NATO protests, calling them “appalling.”

Anti-NATO activists set off smoke bombs and marched through Montreal’s streets waving Palestinian flags. According to the Montreal Gazette, rioters set fire to automobiles and battled with police.

Pro-Palestinian protests

Protesters also tossed tiny explosives and metal objects at officers. At one point, the mob torched an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Police used tear gas and batons to disperse the gathering, and three persons were arrested for attacking officers and impeding police operations.

Masked protesters were seen burning flares and bashing storefront windows in videos and photographs shared on social media. Pro-Palestinian protests have been taking place across Canada since the Israel-Gaza conflict began late last year.

Critics have lambasted Trudeau for doing nothing to stop the violent pro-Palestinian marches, with some claiming he has fueled anti-Israel sentiment in Canada.

On Friday, Trudeau stated that Canada would respect the orders of the International Criminal Court (ICC), which issued an arrest warrant for Mr Netanyahu, even if it meant arresting the Israeli prime leader on Canadian soil.

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Calgary Zoo Admits Human Error in Death of Baby Gorilla

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8 hours ago

2024-11-24

Geoff Brown

The zookeeper's negligence caused the death of a 2-year-old baby gorilla

The Calgary Zoo has admitted in a public statement that a zookeeper’s negligence caused the death of a 2-year-old baby gorilla. Eyare, a newborn gorilla, died last week after being slammed in the head by a hydraulic door.

The accident occurred when a zoo worker attempted to separate Eyare from the rest of the gorilla tribe for a solitary training session.

The gorilla died from significant head injuries, according to the zoo’s statement.

“This tragedy has struck us all in the deepest way imaginable,” Colleen Baird, director of animal care at the Calgary Zoo, said during a news conference. “Eyare’s brief but meaningful existence gave so much joy to our community, and all will sorely miss her. We will do everything possible to prevent repeat accidents.”

According to Baird, the staff member involved was immediately removed from the workplace and will be reassigned to another area of the zoo. The Calgary Zoo stated that it would take preventive steps, such as specialist personnel training and animal behavioral training, to avoid a similar incident.

Calgary Zoo Questioned

It is not the first time an animal at the zoo has died from negligence at the Calgary Zoo. A capybara was accidentally crushed by a hydraulic door similar to the one that killed Eyare in 2019.

An otter died in 2016 after being entangled in an “unauthorized” pair of jeans that a zookeeper had dropped in its enclosure. In 2013, a penguin died in “a freak accident” after swallowing a stick.

Animal Justice, a Canadian group that promotes animal welfare, has called for an independent investigation of animal safety and oversight at the Alberta facility.

“The Calgary Zoo appears to have a higher rate of animal deaths compared to other zoos, and in light of Eyare’s death there should be a systematic review of the zoo’s operations and practices, conducted transparently by the government or another outside party,” according to Camille Labchuk, the executive director of Animal Justice.

The Calgary Zoo refuted that it has more animal deaths than other zoos, emphasizing that it adheres to operating requirements and has maintained accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ independent Accreditation Commission since 1978.

“We love and care for more than 4,000 animals representing over 100 species that call our zoo home,” stated a Calgary Zoo representative.

“Human error-related deaths in animals are quite infrequent. We have lost two animals in the last ten years: a North American river otter in 2016 and ‘Eyare’ this week.

While rare, even one human-caused death is too many. These unfortunate instances have served as vital learning experiences, prompting us to examine and tighten protocols to provide the greatest level of care.”

Baird said at the news conference that using hydraulic doors is “common practice with accredited zoos,” adding that the facility will consider switching to alternate doors to improve safety.

The Calgary Zoo, which established the Wilder Institute in 2021, caters to nearly 4,000 creatures, including six more western lowland gorillas.

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Canada’s Lotto Max jackpot Climbs to $80M

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9 hours ago

2024-11-24

Geoff Brown

Lotto Max in Canada has reached $80 million for only the second time in Canadian lottery history. Friday’s draw sought a winner for a $75 million pool, but the top reward remained unclaimed as of Saturday, increasing the jackpot.

Only once did the jackpot reach $80 million in September, when it broke the previous record. Before that, the prize was $75 million, a record.

The Lotto Max prize maximum was boosted earlier this year, enabling for jackpots of more than $70 million. The cap is now at $80 million.
While a greater fee may encourage more people to play, the odds of winning the lottery remain extremely low.

According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, the odds for a $5 ticket are around one in 33,294,800.

While there was no jackpot winner in Friday’s draw, someone did match six of the seven winning numbers, plus a bonus, earning them a payout of more than $320,000.

Lotto Max History

Lotto Max is one of three national lottery games in Canada, overseen by the Interprovincial Lottery Corporation. The game was introduced on September 19, 2009, and its inaugural draw occurred on September 25, 2009. It replaced Lotto Super 7.

The odds of winning the Lotto Max are 1 in 33,294,800. This is correct to a point but misleading.

Let’s have a look at the rules:

Players choose 7 numbers out of 50
Numbers cannot be repeated
Numbers are automatically sorted into ascending order
Each play buys 3 lines
Each play costs $5

Seeing that players choose 7 out of 50 non-repeating numbers, the equation for the total number of possible combinations (this is different from permutations where the order in which the numbers appear is significant) when playing the Lotto Max is 50! / (7! x 43!)