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Pichilemu and Cobquecura, Chile rocked again by aftershocks

Friday, March 26, 2010

Two medium intensity seisms were registered in Chile. These quakes are aftershocks of the March 11 Pichilemu earthquake. According to the University of Chile Geological Survey, the first one took place at 9:59 local time (13:59 UTC); its epicenter was located 17 kilometers northeast of Pichilemu, with a magnitude of 4.7. It lasted about ten seconds. The second aftershock had a magnitude of 5.1, and occurred at the 10:57 local time (14:57 UTC), with its epicenter located 15 kilometers north of Cobquecura.

The National Emergencies Office graded the scale of the seisms on the Mercalli scale, which attempts to quantify the amount of physical damage caused by an earthquake. The intensities of the smaller aftershock were determined to be V in Pichilemu, III in Talca and II in San Fernando, while the larger 5.1 magnitude earthquake only hit IV in Pichilemu, but registered a IV in Talca as well, due to its closer proximity to that city.

Thursday morning the Municipality of Pichilemu posted a letter via Facebook to all those affected by the February 27 and March 11 earthquakes in the surrounding areas of Pichilemu, like Ciruelos, Alto Ramírez, and others. However, they didn’t name the village of Espinillo. The mayor of Pichilemu, Roberto Córdova, was criticized for not giving aid to the village. Córdova responded that he was “doing his best to aid [the surrounding areas]. [The Municipality] is going to replace the [balustrades] destroyed by the 11 March earthquake,” and “these places are receiving the aid they require.”

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Chilean earthquakes: in pictures

Thursday, March 18, 2010

On the Feb. 27, Chile was hit by an magnitude 8.8 earthquake; almost 500 were killed, with resulting tsunami destroying most coastal towns between Llolleo and Araucanía Region. A second earthquake last week, with its epicentre in Pichilemu, caused destruction in the Coquimbo and Bío Bío regions.

A Wikinews contributor is in the area, and we look at the extent of this natural disaster’s damage through his photographs.

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People camping in La Cruz Hill, Pichilemu. They even constructed little houses, to make their stay more comfortable.Image: Diego Grez.

Church of Santa Cruz, after the February earthquake.Image: Diego Grez.

The Arturo Prat square before and after the earthquake and tsunami in Pichilemu.Image: Diego Grez.

Boat after tsunami in Pichilemu.Image: Diego Grez.

Military representatives in La Cruz Hill, Pichilemu, after the March earthquake.Image: Diego Grez.

On-scene soldiers on a truck, in Lolol, after the March earthquake.Image: Diego Grez.

Destroyed balaustrades and the ceiling of a kiosk over another balaustrades, near the beach of Pichilemu.Image: Diego Grez.

Lolol church after the March earthquake.Image: Diego Grez.

Many houses in Lolol were declared Historic Monuments of Chile. This is one of many that are going to be demolished.Image: Diego Grez.

Destroyed building Mirador by the tsunami in Pichilemu, and also by a kiosk/container.Image: Diego Grez.

Cars driving to La Cruz Hill in Pichilemu, a few hours after the disaster.Image: Diego Grez.

Chilean singer Joe Vasconcellos did a free solo tour in Chile after the Pichilemu and Maule earthquakes. Pictured during his performance in La Cruz Hill, Pichilemu.Image: Diego Grez.

House in front of the Main Beach of Pichilemu after the tsunami and earthquake combo.Image: Diego Grez.

Bucalemu was severely impacted by the February tsunami and earthquake; this picture taken after the March temblor.Image: Diego Grez.

Many houses were destroyed after the earthquake in Lolol, because they were old and made with rustic materials.Image: Diego Grez.

Another destroyed house, a few meters behind the Lolol church.Image: Diego Grez.

Pichilemu highway, the day of the earthquake and tsunami.Image: Diego Grez.

Most of the balustrades aroundRoss Park, in Pichilemu, were destroyed after the 2010 Pichilemu earthquake.Image: Diego Grez.

Destroyed kiosks after the tsunami in Pichilemu.Image: Diego Grez.

Just one kiosk and some bathrooms in front of the Arturo Prat Square survived the tsunami in Pichilemu.Image: Diego Grez.

The Cahuil Bridge was severely damaged after both quakes. It is broken in half and is a serious danger to motorists.Image: Diego Grez.

Several houses were destroyed in the town of Bucalemu, almost 40 kilometers from Pichilemu. In this picture, a house located in front of the beach was later thrown in the half of the roadway.Image: Diego Grez.

Cobquecura, the epicentre of the February quake.

The building Alto Río, in Concepción, collapsed after the February earthquake.Image: Claudio Núñez.

A severely damaged building in Maipú.Image: Jorge Barrios.

Collapsed Vespucio Norte Express Highway in Santiago, after the February earthquake.

The damaged Museum of Contemporary Art, after the February earthquake.

Aftermath of the February earthquake and tsunami in San Antonio.Image: Atilio Leandro.

Damaged Autopista del Maipo, near the city of Chada.Image: Lufke.

People trying to buy gasoline, in Chillán.Image: JOjo Jose Tomas.

Fire in the University of Concepción, after the February earthquake.

Destroyed houses in the Maule Region.Image: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Fire in a plastics factory, in Ruta 5 Norte.

Chillán‘s Medialuna after the February earthquake.

House in Pelluhue after the February temblor.Image: Caritas Linares.

US President Barack Obama holds a conference call from the White House Situation Room.

President Sebastián Piñera visits ONEMI after the February quake.Image: Sebastián Piñera E..

Zones affected by the February earthquake.Image: B1mbo.

Map of Chile showing the epicenter of the February quake.

USGS shake map of the February earthquake.

USGS intensity map of the March earthquake.

USGS intensity map for the most strong aftershock of the temblor.Image: USGS.

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In the recent past though, the carpet cleaners have undergone major technological transitions. These carpet cleaning machines have been made more compact, easier to operate and simply more efficient. The best thing is that they have become even more portable and the professional agencies are taking full and advantage of the efficiency of these machines to deliver high standard cleaning in the shortest time possible. These modern cleaning equipment are considered an eco-friendly way of cleaning carpets since the machines use minimal quantities of water in their operation. In fact the regular upholstery cleaning machines cannot come close to the efficiency of these advanced cleaners. They have become faster, more accurate and fun to work with.

You will agree with me that cleaning the carpet on your own can indeed be an intimidating exercise. Consider a large, thick and dusty carpet. Wouldn’t it be tiresome to clean it yourself? Perhaps this is the reason why Upholstery cleaners have come to our aid today. They specialize in this area to ensure that the carpet is not only clean but also looks new. As if that is not enough, professional carpet cleaners ensure that the durability of the carpet is also enhanced. Below are some of the top five reasons as to why we should turn to these professionals of carpet cleaning services.

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1. Speedy and Efficient

Being a tough job, you do not have to try cleaning the carpet yourself only to swear never to do that again. It can literally take you more than two consecutive weekend days to clean it. To add salt to injury, it may not be as clean as you initially intended it to be. This is where cleaning services come in. they are only a phone call away but they can deliver a next to perfect work in just but a few minutes if not hours.

2. Less Costly

Some may think that cleaning the carpet personally is less expensive as compared to doing it with the Upholstery cleaners. However, this is not always the case. They should put into consideration the lack of the professional knowhow on how, the manner and the appropriate products to exactly clean the carpet efficiently. Needless to say, they may end up ruining the carpet.

3. Convenience

Most of these carpet cleaning companies offer door-to-door services. This automatically relieves the customer from the tedious work of transporting the carpet from their household to the cleaning center. With pre-planned schedules, carpet cleaning companies not only save the customer the energy, but also their precious time.

4. Reliability

These professional carpet cleaning companies employ a qualified workforce. In case of any emergencies, these people sufficiently know how to handle them making them reliable in their work.

5. Finesse in Quality Provision

Their specialization in the area of expertise has made professional carpet cleaners fanatics in providing uttermost quality in their services. They use high standard products and techniques to ensure a spotless result. Being specialist in carpet cleaning, the customer is assured of an emblematic mark of perfection.

We cannot overlook the important role these http://ecocleansolutions.ie/ House cleaning Dublin and Upholstery cleaners http://ecocleansolutions.ie/upholstery-cleaning/ companies play in providing cheap but reliable services. They not only ensure an excellent outcome for their customers, but also go a long way in maintaining the charm and durability of the carpet itself.

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Submitted by: Gurpinder Gill

Multi level marketing companies are expanding internationally at a very rapid rate. Thus, most of us have come across a family member, friend, colleague, or even stranger that has tried to join a company through their team. In most cases, we first attend company presentations. During these presentations, we are introduced to the company’s products, compensation plan, and most importantly… Income statements, top net-workers of the company, Incentives and Bonuses.

With the display of incentives and bonuses such as paid vacations, cash bonuses, cars, etc, we tend to buy in to this very appealing lifestyle. Top marketers of the company make guest speeches and display their success stories and income statements that are usually in hundreds of thousands of dollars. Who would not want this lifestyle…where you work whenever you want and with whom you want?

Now, why do most people fail in network marketing companies? The question cannot be answered in one sentence because there are various reasons.

1. Not Treating the business like a Business: People get over-excited with the incentives the company is offering and decide to join. In reality, more than half of the people who join do not even have the mind set of starting and running a business. Once joined, they don’t take advantage of the training tools, marketing techniques, and free training presentations.

Tip: Training tools provided by the company are like a blueprint for success in your business. If they have worked for others, why not for you. Educate yourself. Learn from your sponsor. Learn from your mistakes and do not give up after two or three people have decided to bring you down. It is very normal with network marketing because of its reputation. Those who decided to drop out usually claim the company is a scam.

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2. Lack of truth in company presentations: People join and think the money will flow in. This is because the company presentations make life seem so simple as a network marketer. No one actually mentions the amount of work and dedication it goes in to building a business. They only talk about the expensive cars, big houses, and paid cruises. Nobody talks about the number of times they failed before achieving success.

Tip: Research the top mlm marketers of the company and see how long they have been in the business. How long did it actually take them to make a certain amount of money or achieve a certain level of success! In addition to that, examine the company`s income disclosure…what are the average earnings of a network marketer with this company.

In short and simple form, some common mistakes new network marketers make and thus fail include:

– Not treating the business like a business

– Not educating themselves with company training tools

– Not attending company meetings and presentations

– Not talking to people about their business opportunity

– Expecting their sponsor will do all the recruitment for them

– Procrastinating

– Not marketing their business through their own social media networks – Look desperate to make sales

– Do not have enough knowledge about the products they are promoting

– Dont continually educate themselves with the latest marketing techniques available to assist their them with their business

-Do not have the business mindset….most people do not understand why they want to succeed in the business….most people simply join for the possible results that may come upon success. However, having a reason to business is a very big secret to success in business. The reason is why you will compel yourself to put in hard work, dedication, and commitment in to your business.

About the Author: The reasons for failing in network marketing are endless, but these are perhaps the top mistakes new network marketers make. I hope this article was useful to all. I was once a part of a MLM company, and thus am speaking from my mistakes as a naive marketer. I wish I knew these things then. Sponsors also make a big difference; some are more supportive versus others, and will guide you every step of the way. Others, not so much because they probably didnt educate themselves as of yet. Check out my Website for more:

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Marriott Hotel in Islamabad bombed

Saturday, September 20, 2008

The Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan was bombed today killing at least 60 people and injuring 120.

The explosion, believed to be a car or truck bomb and heard 30 km (18 miles) away in Rawalpindi, occurred at 8 P.M. PDT (14:00 UTC), just hours after newly elected President Asif Ali Zardari addressed Parliament promising to destroy terrorism in the country.

It is thought that more than a ton of explosives were used in the blast, which left a crater 30 feet deep and triggered a gas leak which sent the hotel up in flames. It is feared that the death toll may go much higher in what is one of the worst terror attacks in Pakistan’s history.

The Marriott is a popular place for foreigners to stay and a prominent enterprise in the city, despite a wave of violence the country suffers.

The hotel had been victim of another attack in January 2007 where a security guard was killed and several people injured after the guard blocked a bomber from getting at the hotel, forcing him to detonate his explosives where he was.

Ambulances rushed to the scene of today’s explosion, where rescuers ferried away the dead. Dozens of vehicles were gutted by fire, nearby trees were knocked down, and windows shattered in buildings hundreds of metres away. Witnesses, including a security guard, described a large truck approaching the building immediately before the explosion.

No-one has yet claimed responsibility for the bombing, but the main suspects are Pakistan Taleban who operate in the north-west of the country.

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U.S airstrike kills Senior Al Qaeda leader

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

On Saturday the Pentagon confirmed the death of well-known Al Qaeda militant leader Qari Yasin. Yasin’s death was the result of a U.S. counter-terrorism airstrike this month on March 19 in Afghanistan. In 2008 Qari Yasin plotted and executed a bombing on the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, killing at least 40 innocent civilians and wounding 250. Later in 2009, the ‘mastermind’ attacked a bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team, killing six Pakistani policemen, two civilians and injured six members of the cricket team.

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis expressed in a statement, “the death of Qari Yasin is evidence that terrorists who defame Islam and deliberately target innocent people will not escape justice.” According to the Long War Journal, Pakistani Taliban spokesman Mohammad Khurasani, characterizes Yasin “as one of the greatest trainers of explosives and electronics in the fields of Jihad.” It has become clear to U.S. military forces that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) tactic of using innocent civilians as “human shields” has increased difficulty and risk in their work.

The Donald Trump administration is currently under fire with the increase of civilian casualties as a result of the increased drone strikes across Iraq and Syria. Airwars is a project for tracking civilian deaths as a result of drone attacks. The non-profit organisation estimates that the U.S. has caused close to 1000 civilian deaths in only one month. Yasin’s death in the Paktika province southeast of Afghanistan shows that the groups have discovered sanctuaries in this area while surrounding states demand that they are shut down.

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Borussia Dortmund’s team bus hit with explosives before Champions League match, Marc Bartra injured

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Yesterday in Dortmund, Germany prior to the UEFA Champions League’s quarter-final match against AS Monaco, explosives detonated near a bus carrying Borussia Dortmund (BVB)’s team, injuring defender Marc Bartra. The match was “postponed until Wednesday at 18:45 CET”, read UEFA’s official statement.

Spanish centre back Marc Bartra broke his radial bone of his right hand, and underwent an operation later at night, BVB reported. Goalkeeper Roman Bürki, who was next to Bartra in the bus told Blick that Bartra “was hit by fragments of the broken rear window” ((de)) German language: von Splittern der zerborstenen Rückscheibe getroffen wurde .

Dortmund’s police chief Gregor Lange said the explosions were reported at 19:15 CET. He said, “At 19:15 CET, there were three explosions in the vicinity of the hotel in which the BVB team had been guests and were leaving to travel to the stadium.” ((de)) German language: Um 19.15 Uhr ist es zu drei Explosionen im Umfeld des Hotels gekommen, in dem die Mannschaft des BVB gastiert und von dort den Weg zum Stadion angetreten hat. He said it was a “targeted attack on the BVB Team Bus”. Police checked for further explosives using sniffer dogs. Gregor Lange said they discovered another explosive which did not detonate. They also found a letter claiming the responsibility of the attack, but the officials did not reveal its details.

Benedikt Höwedes, captain of Schalke 04, Dortmund’s local rivals, tweeted, “Separated by color, united against violence! Best regards @MarcBarta and the whole team of @BVB [Borussia Dortmund], I hope you are all well! #BVBASM” ((de)) German language: Getrennt in den Farben, vereint gegen Gewalt! Alles Gute, @MarcBartra und dem gesamten Team des @BVB! Ich hoffe, es geht euch gut! #BVBASM . AS Monaco supporters in the stadium yesterday were heard chanting “Dortmund! Dortmund!” after the accident was announced.

Dortmund asked their supporters to help away fans by providing them accommodation for a day by using #bedsforawayfans (beds for away fans) hashtag via social media. Dortmund announced stadium tours for Wednesday were canceled, via their official website. Increasing the security after the attack, Dortmund announced storage facilities at Signal Iduna Park would be closed and no backpacks bigger than A4 size would be permitted in the stadium.

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Spend a Nice Seaside Holiday with Accommodation North Devon

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The picturesque harbor, the sandy beaches and magnificent coves attract many tourists to North Devon every year. Get some tips to help you find a great accommodation North Devon.

Tourists will not be disappointed when it comes to accommodation North Devon. There are solutions to suit all kinds of budgets and requirements. Some tourists opt for beach hotels, others for self catering cottages, popular guest houses or camping and caravan sites. It all depends on their different priorities. In fact, this is the best strategy to enable tourists to find the best lodging alternative. Knowing which your priorities are will immediately reduce options, resuming to those that seem most convenient.

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Most tourists who come to North Devon don’t want to miss the glorious beaches and coastline, the stunning Exmoor National Park, the Zoo, the Castle Rock, the harbor and other delights that make this place so special and unique. This is not only a wonderful area abounding in natural beauties but it also offers numerous fun attractions. Tourists of all ages will find something to enjoy while spending time in North Devon. Little ones can try horse riding, swimming in the pool, kite flying, meeting wildlife and animals in their natural habitat and visit thematic parks. Grown-ups can enjoy cycling, playing golf, tennis, coastal walking, sailing, surfing, kayaking and plenty other activities.

It’s important to find accommodation Ilfracombe that will offer you as a visitor easy access to most important touristic attractions. Whether you travel with your own car, rent a local car or use the public means of transportation, it’s always a big plus to be situated near the places you want to visit. A professional accommodation Ilfracombe website will display detailed maps for tourists to mark distances and select the best option.

A popular accommodation Ilfracombe is enhanced with a long list of positive reviews from previous clients. They usually tell their honest opinion about the meal, the services, the rooms, or the facilities included. Sometimes rates are a fair charge for the accommodation services provided, other times they are a little over the top. Most often tourists can enjoy fair costs when it comes to bed and breakfast accommodation Ilfracombe. For very decent rates visitors get all the comfort they deserve and they get the chance to save money for spending on exciting activities.

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Iraqi insurgents intercepted drone feeds using widely available software

Saturday, December 19, 2009

United States defense officials acknowledged that Iraqi insurgents successfully intercepted live video feeds from U.S. MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicles with widely available software. The story broke on Thursday in the Wall Street Journal with a defense official, anonymously, informing them it is an old problem, which has already been fixed.

The Journal says U.S. military personnel in Iraq discovered the problem late last year when they seized a Shi’ite militant’s laptop containing drone video feeds.

Senior defense and intelligence officials say insurgents were able to take advantage of an unprotected communications link in the systems of the remotely-piloted aircraft. The insurgents used software that is available online and costs about $26.

While U.S. defense officials say the issue has been fixed, the Journal quoted senior intelligence officials as saying it was not yet clear if the problem had been completely resolved.

It was developed to intercept music, photos, video, programs and other content that other users download from the Internet — no military data or other commercial data, only free legal content.

U.S. officials say there is no evidence that militants had been able to take control of the drones. But the intercepted video feeds could show where the planes are operating.

The Journal also reported that U.S. drone feeds have also been intercepted in Afghanistan.

Officials say the U.S. government has known about a flaw in the drone communication system since the NATO intervention in Bosnia in the 1990s. At the time, the military assumed local adversaries would not know how to exploit it.

The report says fighters in Iraq used software programs such as one called “SkyGrabber” from the Russian company SkySoftware, which is designed to intercept data transmitted by satellite Internet.

The Journal quoted one of the program’s developers, Andrew Solonikov, as saying it was designed to download legal content — such as music and video — and that it was never intended to intercept military data. Solonikov said in a email to the paper, “It was developed to intercept music, photos, video, programs and other content that other users download from the Internet — no military data or other commercial data, only free legal content.”