United Kingdom & Ireland Earthquakes Newswire

Tom Maschler, Bold British Publisher and Booker Prize Founder, Dies at 87

The family fled to Vienna in 1938 after the Kristallnacht pogrom against the Jews, but the Nazis soon followed. When Nazis arrived at the Maschlers’ home to arrest Kurt, a Jewish Socialist, he was away on business. They confiscated his valuables but …

UK bans sex between government aid workers and recipients to rein in abuse

By Nellie Peyton DAKAR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Britain has banned sexual relations between government staff giving aid and people receiving it, as lawmakers seek to stamp out abuse in the aid sector following a string of sex scandals. Britain’s …

Vancouver's Tremors Festival challenges colonial notions about art

Here’s how the performing arts have mostly been presented over the past century in Vancouver. A theatre, music, or dance group conducts rehearsals. People with specialized expertise in acting, singing, directing, playing instruments, lighting, stagecraft, …

UK lawmakers hear more reports of aid worker sex abuse in Congo

By Nellie Peyton DAKAR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Britain’s charity watchdog said it has received reports of at least eight cases of sexual assault and abuse by aid workers in Democratic Republic of Congo, vowing to ensure “robust action”. It said the …

No tsunami threat for B.C. after 7.5M earthquake off Alaska Peninsula

U.S. and B.C. officials say there is no tsunami threat for British Columbia after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean, near the Alaska Peninsula Coast. According to the United States Geological Survey, an earthquake with a magnitude 7.5 …

No tsunami risk in B.C. after big quake off Alaska coast

British Columbia·Updated The danger of a tsunami has now passed for parts of Alaska after a magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck off the coast Monday afternoon, and officials say there's no risk in B.C. Tsunami danger has passed for parts of Alaska affected …

B.C. emergency officials still evaluating tsunami risk after big quake off Alaska coast

B.C. emergency officials evaluating tsunami risk after big quake off Alaska coast

B.C. officials find no threat of tsunami in B.C. after earthquake shakes Alaska

By The Canadian Press on October 19, 2020. VICTORIA – British Columbia officials say there is no local risk of a tsunami following a 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of the Alaska Peninsula on Monday afternoon. Emergency Management B.C. …

Britain's Asda targets 2040 for net zero carbon emissions

By Reuters Staff * Asda follows Sainsbury’s in making pledge * Launches sustainability store trial * Partners include Unilever and Kellogg’s LEEDS, England, Oct 20 (Reuters) - British supermarket group Asda on Tuesday committed itself to generating zero …

B.C. officials assessing risk of tsunami after 7.4-magnitude quake off Alaska

VICTORIA - The British Columbia government says it's assessing whether there's any tsunami risk to the province after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaska Peninsula today. Emergency Information B.C. says in a tweet its …

B.C. emergency officials still evaluating tsunami risk after big quake off Alaska coast

British Columbia·Updated The danger of a tsunami has now passed for parts of Alaska after a magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck off the coast Monday afternoon. Officials in B.C. say they're still evaluating the threat to local coastlines. Tsunami danger …

Boris Johnson is set for war with UK's five Church leaders over Brexit

Boris Johnson was on a collision course with the Church over Brexit tonight. In an extraordinary intervention, the UK's five Anglican archbishops warned that controversial legislation would set a 'disastrous precedent' and undermine Britain…

Medics from Italy and UK come together to expose harrowing reality of Covid

They are two people 750 miles apart, separated by four countries as the crow flies, and born three decades apart. But for a moment, Dr Roberto Cosentini in Lombardy and Dr Shaan Sahota in London, speak almost as one person as they discuss the harrowing …

Tom Maschler, British publisher instrumental in founding the Booker Prize, dies at 87

The death was confirmed by his son, Ben Maschler, who said he did not know the exact cause. Mr. Maschler was a German-born emigre whose father had been a successful publisher in Europe. After coming to England as a child, Mr. Maschler reluctantly entered …

Shocked residents of earthquake epicentre speak out

Residents in a village near Huddersfield rocked by an earthquake last night have reacted to news of the tremor - by revealing they did not feel a thing. Seismic activity was confirmed in Meltham just before 11pm on Tuesday, October 13, with a reading of …

Plaque honouring Britain’s first black newspaper editor unveiled in Sunderland

A blue plaque has been unveiled in Sunderland to honour a passionate activist who fought against slavery and racism. Celestine Edwards, who born on the island of Dominica, is said to be the first black newspaper editor in Britain, publishing the Christian …

'British captured Karachi two years before Battle of Hyderabad'

An event on Saturday evening discussed the British rule in Sindh, in which educationist and author Prof Aijaz Qureshi said the Battle of Hyderabad was fought on March 24, 1843, between the forces of British East India Company and the Talpur Mirs of Sindh. …

Experts suggest how to prepare for an earthquake in a pandemic

Emil Malak Pens an Op-ed Discussing the Need for Continuous Rapid Testing and Reopening the Economy

Voip-Pal (OTCQB:VPLM) MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA, October 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CEOCFO Magazine, an independent investment publication that highlights important technologies and companies, today announced it has published an op-ed ( …

Antonio Luis Llinas Oñate, CEO of Europcar México; This is the “Safe Mobility” protocol in Europcar Mexico

For Antonio Llinas, the most important thing is the safety and well-being of employees and users. CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO, October 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the face of the new Covid-19 pandemic, many activities have been punished, …

New Data Shows That Climate Changes Far More Rapidly and Frequently Than Currently Imagined

For millions of years, air temperatures rose suddenly within years and cooled slowly over a few thousand years forming highly erratic, saw-toothed sequences. JACKSON, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Detailed …

D911 Inc Delivers a Mobile Application to Help E911 Operations During Disasters

D911 Inc has developed a mobile application that helps E911 operators and Emergency Managers gain better intelligence from the disaster theater. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Disasters of all types …

Robert Kerbeck, Award Winning Author Of "Malibu Burning", Praises LAFD's New Firefighting Robot

“If drones can fight wars, why not use them to fight fires?- Robert Kerbeck LOS ANGELES, CA, US, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California has suffered five of the six largest wildfires in recorded state history in recent weeks — …

Antonio Luis Llinas Oñate, CEO of Europcar Mexico shares with you how they prepare and respond to a natural disasters.

Antonio Llinas Oñate, CEO of Europcar Mexico, know how important as a company is to prepare and respond in time when alerts for natural disasters are issued CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO, October 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Antonio Llinas …

Emil Malak Pens an Op-ed Discussing the Need for Continuous Rapid Testing and Reopening the Economy

Voip-Pal (OTCQB:VPLM) TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, October 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CEOCFO Magazine, an independent investment publication that highlights important technologies and companies, today announced it has published an op-ed (https …

Beat the Pandemic Blues...

Bigan Fanli's 1,000+ Nature Artworks Are Online for You to Enjoy Now TORONTO, ON, CANADA, October 18, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pandemic won't STOP your Feel-Good-Fun... Bigan Fanli's "Nature Gift Enchanted Artworks" …

Joining Forces to Protect the Country and the Future

Scientology Volunteer Ministers from the Freewinds religious retreat help at all levels of society to protect Aruba from the coronavirus. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since the Covid-19 pandemic …

LifeRing C4I Communications Flexibility Under Hostile Conditions

Interoperability for critical communications that can automatically shift to any available method and/or type of communications. JUPITER, FL, USA, October 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Military and Disaster Response organizations have a …

In Honor of Founder’s Birthday, Red Wagon Properties Assists Victims of Hurricane Laura

Red Wagon Properties founder Kris Hochart loves giving back. For his birthday this year, the staff at Red Wagon teamed up with some of his friends to give back. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kris …

Austin College and GoGetTested Team Up on COVID Testing to Keep Campus Safe

88% of students returned to campus; no-charge PCR testing makes it work SHERMAN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How can schools keep students and faculty safe while holding classes on campus? PCR testing is key, say …

True Wearables is Now Shipping Oxxiom Pulse Oximetry System

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA, USA, October 12, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- True Wearables announced today that the Oxxiom Pulse Oximetry System is now being commercialized. The device received FDA clearance (510K) on July 3rd, 2020. The Oxxiom …

Play it Safe as the Holiday Season Approaches Say Pasadena Volunteer Ministers

Creative holiday planning to take down the contagion while increasing the fun for the family LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pasadena Volunteer Ministers support the city’s Halloween guidelines and …

SeaFreight Labs Advises Habitat for Humanity in Crowd-Solving Shelter Breakthroughs

First Challenge for Habitat for Humanity Solicits Ways to make Homes more Earthquake- and Typhoon-Resilient. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SeaFreight Labs today announced that it will be serving as …

Allele Biotechnology’s iPSC-Derived Lung Epithelial Cells Work Wonders in Assaying SARS-CoV-2 Viral Infection and Block

These cells closely mimic in vivo viral targets, potentially express not only the receptor ACE2, but also co-receptors not expressed in HEK293 or Vero E6 cells. SAN DIEGO, CA, USA, October 12, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Using pseudotyped viruses …

“We’re All In This Together” Say Albuquerque Scientologists

With new cases of COVID-19 on the rise, the Church of Scientology of New Mexico encourages everyone to apply prevention protocols to turn the scene around. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Any other …

Bervann takes Ownership interest into US Health Tech SymptomSense LLC.

Both New York based companies signed a strategic alliance to Produce One million Health Screening Devices to Help the World Reopen Safely. MANHATTAN, NEW YORK, US, October 8, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bervann launches Bervann Health, a …

The Eisner Foundation Awards Puerto Rico's Arecma The Eisner Prize For Intergenerational Excellence

The Prize includes a $150,000 gift in recognition of an exceptional non-profit organization that unites generations to create positive change in its community. LOS ANGELES, CA, US, October 7, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Eisner Foundation …

Sandstone Diagnostics’ Point-of-Care Diagnostic Technology Available on GSA Schedule

Federal, state, and city government agencies can now easily purchase devices for decentralized sample blood collection applications. PLEASANTON, CA, USA, October 7, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sandstone Diagnostics, Inc. proudly announces that …