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Brains behind idiot box: A quick look at the history of television

The first public demonstration of colour TV broadcast happened this week 90 years ago, setting the foundation for a major change in the way audio-visual media is consumed.




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Railways orders comprehensive probe into Aurangabad accident

The Railways has ordered a comprehensive probe into the Aurangabad accident in which 16 migrants workers who were sleeping on the tracks were mowed down by a goods train early on Friday.




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Railways ferried over 2.5 lakh people stranded during lockdown in 222 special trains: MHA

​​Addressing a press conference, MHA Joint Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava said the government intends to give relaxations to people within the lockdown guidelines. These trains are part of this endeavour, she said.




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Maharashra accident: Rail safety watchdog calls for 'abundant caution' to avoid recurrence of such incident

The Commission of Railway Safety, which investigates all serious rail accidents and clears all rail projects, also said that now that such an incident of migrant or other persons walking along the tracks leading to consequent deaths have come to notice, all-out efforts must be made to prevent recurrence of such incidents in future.




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3.4 lakh workers ferried in 302 Shramik trains since May 1

Shramik special trains were run from May 1 on the request of different state governments. The railways has suspended passenger, mail and express trains to combat the spread of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) since March 24.




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Trai set to restart open house discussions via video-conferencing

This will be the first Open House Discussion (OHD) to be conducted by the regulator during the lockdown and also first such discussion to happen through video-conferencing mode.




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Mukesh Ambani isn't letting a lockdown derail his plans of tech-domination

Mukesh Ambani just sealed three deals in as many weeks to raise a combined $8 billion. And he isn't done yet.




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Federal Judge Convicts Owner of Dog Training and Handler School in San Antonio for Scheme to Defraud the Federal Government




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Belize: ICITAP Completes Investigations Training with National Police

On February 21, ICITAP completed the Basic Criminal Investigation Training Course for 29 members of the Belize Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Branch.




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OIP Now Offers Virtual FOIA Training for Agency FOIA Professionals

OIP is now accepting registration for topic-specific FOIA training sessions to be offered online. 




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Amtrak Train On New Route Hurtles Off Bridge In Fatal Crash

Seventy-seven passengers and seven crew members were aboard when the train derailed and pulled 13 cars off the tracks.




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Stallion Spotlight: Claiborne Farm’s Walker Hancock And Bernie Sams On First Samurai

Stallion Spotlight offers stud farm representatives a chance to address breeders and answer questions as they finalize their mating decisions for the 2020 breeding season. In this edition, Claiborne Farm president Walker Hancock and stallion seasons and bloodstock manager Bernie Sams discuss First Samurai, the sire of Grade 1 winners Lea, Justin Phillip, and Executiveprivilege. First […]

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Nicoletti, Courtney Handicap Gulfstream’s Rainbow 6 Mandatory Payout

Gulfstream Park's mandatory payout of its 20-cent Rainbow 6 is expected to have a final pool Saturday of more than $6 million. The sequence, which begins in the seventh race with a $55,000 allowance event at five furlongs on the turf, also includes the 4-year-old debut of Preakness (G1) winner War of Will in the […]

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Trainer Mike de Kock Warns Of Mass Job Loss, Euthanasias In South Africa If Racing Shutdown Continues

Top trainer Mike de Kock has warned of a “grim reality” featuring “loss of jobs and euthanasia” of significant parts of the horse population if the South African racing shutdown continues. On Tuesday, the South African government blocked plans for a resumption when it refused to allow the sport to take place under Lockdown Level […]

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Prairie Meadows Meet Delayed, Over 1,100 Employees Laid Off

As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Prairie Meadows is facing unprecedented times and remains temporarily closed. This week, layoffs began for approximately 1,130 employees, and the live race meet, scheduled to begin May 1, has been delayed. “Our focus is to reopen as quickly and as safely as possible,” said Gary Palmer, President and […]

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NTSB: Trash Truck Driver Distracted In Rosedale Train Crash

The NTSB is now recommending that commercial drivers be banned from using hands-free devices when operating their vehicle.




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Burlington Free Press: Fired after raising concerns about unsafe conditions, UPS whistleblower gets her job back

Burlington Free Press: Fired after raising concerns about unsafe conditions, UPS whistleblower gets her job back. “Marge Harvey got her job back. Harvey, a 33-year veteran driver for UPS in St. Johnsbury, was fired on April 10 after pushing management on unsafe conditions at her workplace, including no personal protective equipment, no soap in the … Continue reading Burlington Free Press: Fired after raising concerns about unsafe conditions, UPS whistleblower gets her job back




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McConnell, A Tobacco-State Republican, Unveils Bill To Raise Age To Buy Tobacco

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, from the tobacco state of Kentucky, on Monday unveiled federal legislation to raise the minimum age to purchase e-cigarettes and all other...




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As Minneapolis homeless camp raises health alarms, officials move to contain its spread

Citing urgent public health concerns, Metro Transit authorities are moving to contain the spread of a large and growing homeless encampment near the light-rail line in south Minneapolis.




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Comment on Clocker Suspended Five Years For Posting Fraudulent Workouts; Trainers Sanctioned by perks

omg thats about right Hamish. I never trust work times on claimers especially.




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Comment on Clocker Suspended Five Years For Posting Fraudulent Workouts; Trainers Sanctioned by perks

oh here we go... seriously get a life tired of the racial BS.




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Comment on Clocker Suspended Five Years For Posting Fraudulent Workouts; Trainers Sanctioned by perks

Theres a new female trainer at Remington park, has pretty much zero stats/starts. So far her horses have qualified/won several stakes. . Pretty talented for zero trainer whos history shows zero starts. Qualified one last night again to futurity. And then Judd Kearls shill trainer padgett who won everything in NM has not hardly lit the board. Tres Abagados Stupidos do you anything about this girl?




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Former Jason Servis Trainee Call Paul Fatally Injured During Belmont Workout

Multiple graded stakes winner Call Paul, formerly trained by Jason Servis, had to be euthanized on Wednesday morning at Belmont Park. The Daily Racing Form reports that the colt suffered catastrophic injuries to his left hind leg during a workout over the training track. The 4-year-old Pennsylvania-bred son of Friesan Fire was breezing for the fourth […]

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Even stronger retail players, from Mall of America to Edina's Evereve, are strained

Pandemic expected to magnify differences between healthy retailers and those with big financial troubles.




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Orioles Opening Day Delayed, Spring Training Games Canceled

The Baltimore Orioles' Opening Day will be delayed by at least two weeks after Major League Baseball announced its response to the coronavirus outbreak Thursday.




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National Park Service to begin trail reconstruction project on South Kaibab Trail within Grand Canyon National Park

Starting in May the National Park Service (NPS) will begin the reconstruction of Grand Canyon National Park’s popular South Kaibab Trail. The project will significantly improve the condition of the trail for both hikers and mule users alike. The project is expected to take anywhere from two to four years and will include resurfacing of the trail; stabilization and preventative maintenance to existing retaining walls; replacing retaining walls that have been lost to floods, slides, or erosion; repairing and aligning existing water diversion features; etc. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/nps-to-begin-trail-reconstruction-project-on-south-kaibab-trail-within-grand-canyon-np.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park begins trail reconstruction project using funds received under President's Economic Recovery Plan

On Tuesday, June 9, 2009, the National Park Service began a project to reconstruct the South Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park. The project is funded, in part, with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-begins-trail-reconstruction-project-using-funds-received-under-presidents-economic-recovery-plan.htm




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National Park Service Announces Availability of Environmental Assessment for Train Operations in Grand Canyon National Park

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-availability-of-environmental-assessment-for-train-operations-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Finding of No Significant Impact Signed for the Train Operations Environmental Assessment at Grand Canyon National Park

A Finding of No Significant Impact was signed on August 28, 2009, by Michael D. Snyder, Regional Director for the Intermountain Region of the National Park Service, for Train Operations at Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-31_trainea.htm




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Business Opportunity Announced for Guided Trail Rides on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin today announced the availability of a prospectus for guided trail rides using mules at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-10-09_nr_mules.htm




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Rangers Respond to Fatality on Bright Angel Trail

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Rangers Respond to Request for Assistance for Grand Canyon Railway

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Concession Contract Awarded for Guided Trail Rides on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/concession-contract-awarded-for-guided-trail-rides-on-the-north-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Work to begin on improvements to railway tour bus staging area near the Historic Grand Canyon Depot

Construction will begin next week near the Historic Grand Canyon Depot (Depot) to improve the area where Grand Canyon Railway passengers load and unload buses for tours within Grand Canyon National Park. The project was included as part of Grand Canyon’s 2008 South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan which addressed an array of transportation strategies to promote alternative travel modes to the park, reduce congestion, and better integrate connections between parking, transit, wayfinding and trip planning. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/work-to-begin-on-improvements-to-railway-tour-bus-staging-area-near-the-historic-grand-canyon-depot.htm




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Grand Canyon Railway to Apply Herbicide within Grand Canyon National Park

On February 7 - 9, 2011, Grand Canyon Railway, in consultation with the National Park Service (NPS), will be applying herbicide along their railroad tracks including those within Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-01-25_hervicide.htm




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Rangers Respond to Report of Train Passenger with Difficulty Breathing

In spite of the rapid response time, park emergency responders were not able to revive 72-year old John Debelack of Saddlebrooke, Arizona. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-06-29_death.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Receives Active Trails Grant

Grand Canyon National Park was recently awarded a National Park Foundation grant to support the launch of Grand Canyon Active Trails, a new, innovative project that encourages community members and visitors alike to get out and explore their national park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-07-21_active-trails.htm




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Progress on Multi-Use Trail Connecting Grand Canyon National Park with Gateway Town of Tusayan Continues

Progress on a multi-use Greenway trail linking Grand Canyon National Park with the gateway town of Tusayan continues. The eight mile trail passes through both Grand Canyon National Park and Kaibab National https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/progress-on-multi-use-trail-connecting-grand-canyon-national-park-with-gateway-town-of-tusayan-continues.htm




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Man Who Died at North Rim’s Cape Royal Trailhead Identified

A man whose body was found next to his car at the Cape Royal Trailhead on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has been identified as Donald Haney of Cherokee Village, Arkansas. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-10-04_nr-ident.htm




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Grand Canyon’s Trail of Time Receives National Recognition

Grand Canyon National Park's Trail of time was recently honored with a National Association for Interpretation Media Award - first place in the Wayside Exhibit category. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-12-16_tot.htm




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Grand Canyon Railway to Apply Herbicide within Grand Canyon National Park

On February 7, 2012, Grand Canyon Railway, in consultation with the National Park Service (NPS), will be applying herbicide along their railroad tracks including those within Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-01-24_herbicide.htm




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Park Concessioner Grand Canyon Railway Recently Received NPS Director’s Environmental Achievement Award

Grand Canyon National Park concessioner Grand Canyon Railway (owned and operated by Xanterra Parks and Resorts) was recently awarded the National Park Service's Environmental Achievement Award in the Lean, Clean and Green category. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-02-21_ea-award.htm




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Grand Canyon Active Trails to Kick Off 2012 Season

Grand Canyon National’s Park is proud to announce the return of Grand Canyon Active Trails. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-04-17_activetrails.htm




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Third Pipeline Break in Grand Canyon Closes Section of North Kaibab Trail

A third pipeline break in Grand Canyon National Park has closed a one-mile section of the North Kaibab Trail between Roaring Springs and Cottonwood Campground. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_release_31may2012.htm




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National Park Service Lifting North Kaibab Trail Closure in Grand Canyon National Park

A trail closure is being lifted between Roaring Springs and Cottonwood Campground on the North Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-lifting-north-kaibab-trail-closure-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Woman Who Fell from Grandview Trail Identified

A woman who died in a fall from the South Rim’s Grandview Trail in Grand Canyon National Park has been identified as 68-year old Rosa Torres Rios of Nogales, Arizona. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-07-23_ident.htm




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Man Collapses and Dies on Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park

Man Collapses and Dies on Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/man-collapses-and-dies-on-bright-angel-trail-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Man Who Collapsed and Died on Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon National Park is Identified

The man who collapsed and died on the Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon yesterday has been identified as 72 year-old David Roberts of Cleveland, Tennessee. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/man-who-collapsed-and-died-on-bright-angel-trail-in-grand-canyon-national-park-is-identified.htm




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Bright Angel Trailhead Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Saturday May 18th

Grand Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon Association will dedicate the renovated trailhead for Bright Angel Trail, one of the oldest and best known trails in the National Park system. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/bright-angel-trailhead-dedication-and-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-saturday-may-18.htm




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Grand Canyon Active Trails to Kick Off 2013 Season

Join the Active Trails Team, Bright Angel Bicycles, and Grand Canyon Law Enforcement for the 2013 Bike Rodeo 5–7 pm May 20, 2013, at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center flag pole. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-active-trails-to-kick-off-2013-season.htm