BERLIN , Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- The insolvent German carrier Air Berlin canceled around 70 flights on Tuesday after many pilots called in sick.
"We are currently recording an unusually high number of sick notes among pilots," a company spokesperson said.
Air Berlin urged affected passengers on its website not to travel to airports and to instead contact its hotline.
German newspaper Bild reported that the cancellations were caused by "a revolt among pilots" over concerns that their jobs would not be saved after Air Berlin was sold.
Air Berlin is the country's second largest airline and employs around 8,600 people.
It filed for bankruptcy last month as its biggest investor Etihad Airways withdraw support after years of losses.
However, Air Berlin's starting and landing rights at Duesseldorf and Berlin airports , as well as its profitable subsidiary Fly Niki, are seen as highly-prized assets in the industry.
Parties interested in acquiring the carrier can enter the bidding process until Sept. 15. A formal decision on a sale of Air Berlin could be reached as early as Sept. 21.
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Didn聮t Know
Posted by lindahudson in Home on August 9th, 2017
Security is an important subject to concern, and it is why more and more homes are now opting smart security systems. Still , there are many facts we may not be aware of the burglaries and security system. If you care about the safety of your home, here are a few interesting facts you should know about.
Majority of burglaries are planned
A significant share of burglaries is committed by novices; however, it doesn’t mean that they lack a planning. Most burglaries are planned strategically. The burglar might be keeping a watch on the house, residents even months before to record the routine of the neighbourhood and residing members. They may be looking for loopholes in homes’ alarm systems in Kansas City. In a nutshell , they plan out the break-ins to ensure a successful housebreak.
Only a small percentage of burglaries are solved
This fact may sadden you, but the majority of thefts and housebreaks are never solved. In most of the cases, home owners contact the insurance company and file for claims. The prime reason behind it is the difficulty in tracking down break-ins as many of them are a one-time act of intruders and they disappear easily.
Non-professional burglars are more involved
It is one of the most surprising facts about break-ins. Majority of housebreaks is initiated and performed by novices who don’t have any prior experience. They do so only to make quick money.
Burglars avoid houses with smart security systems
Well, it is not surprising , but burglars do hate homes with smart home security systems and try to avoid such homes. It is why having signs or warning placed outside the house notifying that a security system installed is a good idea. However, only placing a sign is not sufficient. It is important to make sure that home security system is properly working because housebreakers are indeed very smart and it is not easy to befool them easily.
Burglars may come back soon
You may often hear about a house being repeatedly broken. It is because intruders often like to break into places they become familiar with. Plus, the home owners don’t expect them to be back soon. So, housebreakers get a good chance to break-in a home multiple time.
Hope you liked these fun facts about burglaries. It is advisable to keep your home safe with an advanced security system.
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SYDNEY , Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Injured Wallabies captain James Horwill and veteran prop Benn Robinson have been included in Australia's 28-man squad for their two-match Rugby Championship tour to South Africa and Argentina, local media reported on Tuesday.
The Wallabies meet the Springboks in Cape Town on September 28 and the Pumas in Rosario on October 6.
Horwill has missed the Wallabies' past two Tests because of a hamstring injury and is yet to be cleared to make his return to playing.
Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie believes the experience that Robinson and Horwill bring in will help strengthen the national team.
""The scrums have been inconsistent across all th.
"We are currently recording an unusually high number of sick notes among pilots," a company spokesperson said.
Air Berlin urged affected passengers on its website not to travel to airports and to instead contact its hotline.
German newspaper Bild reported that the cancellations were caused by "a revolt among pilots" over concerns that their jobs would not be saved after Air Berlin was sold.
Air Berlin is the country's second largest airline and employs around 8,600 people.
It filed for bankruptcy last month as its biggest investor Etihad Airways withdraw support after years of losses.
However, Air Berlin's starting and landing rights at Duesseldorf and Berlin airports , as well as its profitable subsidiary Fly Niki, are seen as highly-prized assets in the industry.
Parties interested in acquiring the carrier can enter the bidding process until Sept. 15. A formal decision on a sale of Air Berlin could be reached as early as Sept. 21.
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Pic story: Chinese grape and wine expert
Farmers busy with farm work around Bailu across China
Rural children take free lunch in SW China's Guizhou
Afghan refugee children play at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Peshawar , Pakistan, Sept. 11, 2017. Pakistan continues to host approximately 1.45 million registered refugees, according to the UN refugee agency. Around 1 million are still unregistered , according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Pakistani officials. (XinhuaMuhammad Hadi)
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Pic story: Chinese grape and wine expert
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Rural children take free lunch in SW China's Guizhou
In pics: China's future Mars simulation base in Qinghai
Actors perform during acrobatics show in central China's Puyang
Colorful houses seen in N China's beautiful countryside
Spectacular scenery of Hukou Waterfall of Yellow River Home > Home Security5 Interesting Facts about Home Security You
Didn聮t Know
Posted by lindahudson in Home on August 9th, 2017
Security is an important subject to concern, and it is why more and more homes are now opting smart security systems. Still , there are many facts we may not be aware of the burglaries and security system. If you care about the safety of your home, here are a few interesting facts you should know about.
Majority of burglaries are planned
A significant share of burglaries is committed by novices; however, it doesn’t mean that they lack a planning. Most burglaries are planned strategically. The burglar might be keeping a watch on the house, residents even months before to record the routine of the neighbourhood and residing members. They may be looking for loopholes in homes’ alarm systems in Kansas City. In a nutshell , they plan out the break-ins to ensure a successful housebreak.
Only a small percentage of burglaries are solved
This fact may sadden you, but the majority of thefts and housebreaks are never solved. In most of the cases, home owners contact the insurance company and file for claims. The prime reason behind it is the difficulty in tracking down break-ins as many of them are a one-time act of intruders and they disappear easily.
Non-professional burglars are more involved
It is one of the most surprising facts about break-ins. Majority of housebreaks is initiated and performed by novices who don’t have any prior experience. They do so only to make quick money.
Burglars avoid houses with smart security systems
Well, it is not surprising , but burglars do hate homes with smart home security systems and try to avoid such homes. It is why having signs or warning placed outside the house notifying that a security system installed is a good idea. However, only placing a sign is not sufficient. It is important to make sure that home security system is properly working because housebreakers are indeed very smart and it is not easy to befool them easily.
Burglars may come back soon
You may often hear about a house being repeatedly broken. It is because intruders often like to break into places they become familiar with. Plus, the home owners don’t expect them to be back soon. So, housebreakers get a good chance to break-in a home multiple time.
Hope you liked these fun facts about burglaries. It is advisable to keep your home safe with an advanced security system.
"
SYDNEY , Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Injured Wallabies captain James Horwill and veteran prop Benn Robinson have been included in Australia's 28-man squad for their two-match Rugby Championship tour to South Africa and Argentina, local media reported on Tuesday.
The Wallabies meet the Springboks in Cape Town on September 28 and the Pumas in Rosario on October 6.
Horwill has missed the Wallabies' past two Tests because of a hamstring injury and is yet to be cleared to make his return to playing.
Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie believes the experience that Robinson and Horwill bring in will help strengthen the national team.
""The scrums have been inconsistent across all th.