At least 91 people, including at least 20 children, were killed by the devastating tornado that tore through suburbs of Oklahoma City on Wednesday. 120 people are reportedly being treated in hospital, and two dozen children remain missing.
The most badly affected area was Moore, south of the city, which saw houses flattened, and a school and medical centre completely devastated.
Plaza Towers Elementary school took a direct hit: the storm tore off the building's roof and knocked down walls. "The school was flattened. The walls were pancaked in," Oklahoma's Lt Gov Todd Lamb...
The privacy management of 16 popular social networking sites, including Facebook and Twitter, is “seriously deficient,” according to a study being published in the June issue of Computer magazine.
Researchers from UK-based Security Lancaster , an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research at Lancaster University, found a disconnect between privacy statements and the site’s actual privacy controls.
“Although social networking sites continue to attract millions of diverse users worldwide, they remain plagued by privacy compromises that breed user dissatisfaction...
It’s National Vegetarian Week this week and there really is no better time to watch what you put on your skin. Lush’s fresh handmade cosmetics are full of fresh fruit and vegetables and made with the finest natural ingredients (organic where possible) and essential oils, are not tested on animals and look good enough to eat. They are 100% suitable for vegetarians, as accredited by The Vegetarian Society, and 80% are also approved by the Vegan Society - not just for this week, but all year round.
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As part of "Global Days of Action" to support Guantánamo hunger strikers, on Friday 17 May in Chicago, demonstrators marked the 100th day of another hunger strike at the Guantanamo Bay detention center, where inmates have been protesting their indefinite detention by the U.S. government on terrorism charges.
Protesters, dressed in orange overalls, went outside the Federal Plaza and began a march through the Loop and ending at Daley Plaza. Organised by The Chicago Coalition to Shut Down Guantánamo (World Can't Wait Chicago, White Rose, IL Coalition Against Torture, Witness Against...
On Wednesday 26 June, Vic Williams of The Audacious Company will be running a one-day business development and sales training course for accountants and financial advisors in Exeter.
Many accountants feel uncomfortable selling their services yet being able to win new clients is a crucial element of their role, particularly in today's tough economic climate. This course is designed to overcome these issues.
Vic has over 20 years’ experience managing and training sales teams in the financial services and legal environments.
An East Devon firm has reported brisk trade at this year’s County Show. Marla Custom Blinds’ boss Steve Hartland said the three-day event had generated a number of new leads for the business, which specialises in commercial and domestic blinds for windows and conservatories.
“We must have handed out more than 250 leaflets, and also generated a good number of positive leads and follow-up appointments.
“I’m confident that we will again do well out of this year’s Devon County Show, which has once more proved successful to us from a business point of view.
Sunny weather for most of this year’s Devon County Show helped provide a boost for one of the county’s leading renewables companies.
South West Solar & Renewable Systems, www.swsolarsystems.co.uk , had a large display at this year’s event, which helped greatly to increase interest in its solar panels and other renewable technologies.
Managing Director Nick Bartlett said: “We had a bumper Devon County Show this year, it was the best we have attended in terms of generating new leads for the company.
“For 2013 we took one of the larger stands in the Federation of...
On Friday 10 May, 60 golfers met at Crediton Downes Golf Club to take part in WESC Foundation’s annual charity golf day.
15 teams from across the South West entered and raised a staggering £3,490 - the money raised will help provide the children and young people at WESC Foundation, all who have sight loss and complex needs, life-enhancing opportunities. Caroline Burkie, Fundraising and PR Manager said “I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Michelmores Solicitors, the main sponsor of our charity golf day and I would also like to thank Bovey Castle and Mercedes-Benz of Exeter...
Staff at Exeter Family Friendly in Exeter are set to don colourful wigs at work to help raise money for CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people.
Exeter Family, who recently won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Exeter Business Awards, is taking part in Wig Wednesday on 22 May, which encourages schools, workplaces and groups of friends to wear a wig for a day and make a donation to CLIC Sargent.
Every day, 10 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. The gruelling, often life-saving cancer...
Following a disproportionate increase in the theft of bicycles in Exeter, local police are urging bike owners to ensure that their bike security meets the standard. Over 120 bikes have been stolen in the last 3-months, with an approximate market value of £60,000. Reports suggest that most stolen bikes are either sold on, or exchanged for drugs.
“Thieves targeting the city centre are presented with a higher concentration of parked bikes, possibly due to people commuting to work and shops” said PCSO Martin Pascoe. “We urge cyclists around the city to ensure their bikes are adequately...
