klm
April 18, 2010 by Trend PK
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AMSTERDAM — KLM, the Dutch subsidiary of Air France, said Sunday it wants to resume passenger flights in Europe as soon as possible after it flew a plane through the cloud of volcanic ash covering much of the continent without suffering any damage.
KLM carried out the test flight above Dutch airspace Saturday. It said initial inspections afterward showed no damage or irregularities from the ash in the air that has led to a ban on air travel over much of Europe since Friday.
The airline says it now plans to return seven airplanes without passengers to Amsterdam from Duesseldorf Sunday.
“We hope to receive permission as soon as possible after that to start up our operation and to transport our passengers to their destinations,” said Chief Executive Peter Hartman, who was aboard Saturday’s flight.
Germany’s Lufthansa flew 10 empty planes to Frankfurt from Munich at low altitude on Saturday under so-called visual flight rules, in which pilots don’t have to rely on their instruments.
But the KLM flight, a Boeing 737, flew up to 41,000 feet (13,000 meters), the maximum altitude at which the aircraft is certified to fly.
“We observed no irregularities either during the flight or during the initial inspection on the ground,” Hartman said in a statement.
The flight ban has caused massive delays to people and goods, and has left thousands of passengers stranded across the globe.
Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf quoted Hartman as having said at a news conference late Saturday that the airline has been “begging” the European air navigation safety agency Eurocontrol to consider lifting the ban, but the agency has so far refused to discuss the matter.
KLM spokeswoman Saskia Kranendonk said she could not confirm those remarks, but said the company does wish to resume flying passengers in most parts of Europe as soon as possible.
The Dutch Transport Ministry Sunday said national airspace will remain closed to passenger traffic until at least 2 p.m. local time, but confirmed it is allowing further test flights.
“The goal of these test flights is to make measurements in Dutch airspace about the possible consequences of the ash on the airplane parts, the ministry said in a statement.
Southern Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull (ay-yah-FYAH’-plah-yer-kuh-duhl) volcano began erupting for the second time in a month on Wednesday, sending ash several miles (kilometers) into the air. Winds have pushed the plume south and east across Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia and into the heart of Europe.
Scientists say volcano ash can be catastrophic to plane engines.
In 1989, a KLM Boeing 747 that flew through a volcanic ash cloud above Alaska temporarily lost all four motors. The motors restarted at a lower altitude and the plane eventually landed safely.
The volcanic eruption is ongoing and forecasters said light prevailing winds in Europe — and large amounts of unmelted glacial ice above the volcano — mean that the situation in the air is unlikely to change in the coming days.
jason miller
April 18, 2010 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
The hottest MMA video to hit the Internet has finally been made available on YouTube. In case you missed the ridiculous conclusion of “Strikeforce: Nashville” on Saturday night, this is a must see.
After dominating veteran Dan Henderson for a unanimous decision victory to retain his middleweight crown, Jake Shields took the mic to address the Bridgestone Arena crowd, however wasn’t able to get too far with his celebratory speech.
Jason “Mayhem” Miller, the man Shields defeated for the open 185-pound title in November, lived up to his nickname by jumping in and stealing the champ’s spotlight by asking for a rematch.
Shields didn’t take too kindly to Miller’s antics and pushed him. Miller charged back but was rudely greeted by Shield’s entourage — that included Strikeforce champs Gilbert Melendez and Nick Diaz — which incited the worst riot in mixed martial arts history.
During the post-fight press conference, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker promised there would be repercussions for the embarrassment that took place inside his cage.
cynthia vincent for target
April 18, 2010 by Trend PK
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Although these wedges don’t work for me, I’m still giving them 4 stars for being so gorgeous! They’re seriously luxe and a steal for the price. Very flattering on the foot/ankle, but the ankle strap is not adjustable. There is a wrapping snap closure, but it’s way too big around my ankle. I don’t usually wear shoes this high, but if they fit well, I would have made the exception. The run true to size to possibly 1/2 a size small and they are comfy. No digging into the foot even though they are synthetic, and that’s saying a lot because I don’t usually purchase cheaply-made shoes. If they fit you, get them NOW!!
Cynthia Vincent will be designing a line of footwear (the fifth footwear collaboration for Target), and apparently some styles will even be available exclusively on target.com. Vincent has become an insider favorite for her chunky-heeled boots and platforms, as well as her colorful flats, so we’re incredibly excited to see what lower-price shoes she designs (her boots often run in the $400 range).
As for Eugenia Kim, the designer’s hats have been a New York fixture for some time, so we’re ecstatic to see her quirky, slightly retro hats have made their way into the mainstream. Similarly, Kim’s hats — from slouchy knits to brimmed herringbone styles — run a little rich for some’s blood ($100-$200), so buying her hats for less will be a real thrill Official statement;
I’ve been waiting anxiously for this collection to release at Target. When I heard there had been sightings of shoes already put on the floor for purchase I used my lunch break and hopped on the train to search for them. Unfortunately after hitting up two Targets (Columbia Heights in DC & PG Mall in Maryland) I only found EMPTY shelves where the shoes once were. Being the detective that I am I concluded that only 5 pairs of the wedges were put on the floor at the Columbia Heights location and none at the PG Mall location. I will be at Columbia Heights at 8am Sunday morning cause I want every pair! **uses evil laugh** Lol.Official statement;
I’ve been waiting anxiously for this collection to release at Target. When I heard there had been sightings of shoes already put on the floor for purchase I used my lunch break and hopped on the train to search for them. Unfortunately after hitting up two Targets (Columbia Heights in DC & PG Mall in Maryland) I only found EMPTY shelves where the shoes once were. Being the detective that I am I concluded that only 5 pairs of the wedges were put on the floor at the Columbia Heights location and none at the PG Mall location. I will be at Columbia Heights at 8am Sunday morning cause I want every pair! **uses evil laugh** Lol.
Growing pains Actor Missing
Breaking News updates about Growing pains Actor Missing :_ Andrew Koenig, who played Boner on the show “Growing Pains,” has been reported missing, the Vancouver Police tells TMZ.
He was reportedly last seen a week ago. Koenig was supposed to be on a flight back to the United States on February 16, but didn’t make it.
The family is asking that anyone with information contact Detective Raymond Payette of the Vancouver Police Department at 604-717-2534. Source TMZ.
Growing pains Actor Missing was first posted on February 23, 2010 at 12:01 am.
Abe Vigoda,Matt Lauer, Matt Lauer Divorce
December 30, 2009 by Trend PK
Filed under World News
TrendPK.com Abe Vigoda,Matt Lauer, Matt Lauer Divorce:Abraham Charles “Abe” Vigoda (born February 24, 1921) is an American movie and television actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Detective Sgt. Phil Fish on the sitcom television series Barney Miller from 1975-1977 and for his portrayal of Sal Tessio in The [...]
Ryan Jenkins Arrested Rumors False
Ryan Jenkins Arrested Rumors False, Buena Park Detective Lieutenant Steve Holiday tells TMZ that the U.S. Marshal’s office informed his department the man arrested tonight at a Toronto airport was not Ryan Jenkins.
Authorities boarded a plane and arrested a man they believed to be Ryan Jenkins, but authorities tell us it was not him.
Jenkins is still on the loose. The man taken into custody in Toronto tonight reportedly has been released.
Ryan Jenkins Arrested Rumors False was first posted on August 22, 2009 at 7:31 pm.
