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EASA issues warning for Airbus instrument

AP | Posted 09.23.2009 | Home

Read More: Cologne, Charlotte-North Carolina, Berlin, Home News

The European Aviation Safety Agency has issued a safety warning for an instrument to measure air speed that is used on Airbus A330 and A340 jets.

The directive in effect from Wednesday says malfunctions have been reported in the instruments, known as pitot probes.

The Cologne-based agency says the problem may originate with manufacturer Goodrich and could cause an in-flight air leak that would cause incorrect pressure and airspeed readings. Goodrich is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The agency is calling on operators to test the devices.

Experts have suggested that pitot tubes may have contributed to the June crash of an Air France flight, killing 228 people.

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Common Scents: Why Brides Carry Bouquets

Maggie Van Ostrand | Posted 07.02.2009 | Style

Read More: Marriage, Groom, Wedding, Room Scent, Bride, Deodorant, Cologne, Bouquet, Smell, June Wedding, Scent, Style News
Maggie Van Ostrand

Back in the 15th Century, most people got married in the month of June because they took their yearly baths in May and didn't smell too bad a mere month later.

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Star Trek Cologne: The Next Generation of Nerdom

David Weiner | Posted 03.06.2009 | Style

Read More: Geeks, JJ Abrams, Movie Tie-Ins, Cologne, Star Trek, Star Trek Cologne, Nerds, Hollywood, Style News
David Weiner

I hope nobody seriously thinks a scent called "Pon Farr" or "Red Shirt" will help them beam a chick off the bridge and into their bed.

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My Beef with Burger King's "Flame" Cologne

Disgrasian | Posted 01.19.2009 | Style

Read More: Burger King Flame Cologne, Meat Cologne, Fragrance, Perfume, Burger King, Fast Food Fragrance, Cologne, Men's Fragrances, Inventions, Burger King Cologne, Fashion, Flame Cologne, Style News
Disgrasian

The thing is, I don't like when people smell like meat. It reminds me of our own fleshy-ness, and my mind drifts to cannibalism and mortality, two unappetizing thoughts.

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From Germany It Was Clear: So Why Didn't the Media See McCain Suffered a Nervous Breakdown?

Michael Russnow | Posted 11.15.2008 | Media

Read More: Joe the Plumber, Cnn, Germany, Presidential Debate, John McCain, Russnow, Cologne, Michael Russnow, Candy Crowley, Democrat, Paul Begala, Bill Bennett, Barack Obama, Republican, Dax, Media News
Michael Russnow

The TV panel has to justify its salary and keep interest in the campaign for the next few weeks, so most of these folks propped up McCain.

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How to Cut Travel Costs and Hassles: Bitching Can be Effective

Michael Russnow | Posted 07.02.2008 | Living

Read More: London, Luggage Charges, English Breakfast, Gatwick Express, Michael Russnow, Bitching, Hotel Stays, Hotel Concierges, Easy Jet, Travel Dissatisfaction, Harrods, Cologne, Living News
Michael Russnow

Have you ever traveled and been less than satisfied? It may take a bit of time doing research in how to complain, but in the end it's more than likely you will receive some measure of success.

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