Monday, September 19, 2011

September 19, 2011

“The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation.” Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)

Five bikers found dead after being poisoned by carbon monoxide fumes
Bikers Who Care charity members & participants in shock and grieving
Daily Mail
They all had high amounts of carbon monoxide in their systems, he said. 'They were just all three outstanding members,' he told The Tennessean. 'They worked hard all weekend and put together the best toy run we've ever had.'

2 Die From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Deputies Say
KCRA Sacramento
Spokesman Les Garcia said investigators believe the two people died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Garcia said the two were in an enclosed area with a barbeque and smoldering briquettes. Officers arrived on scene late Sunday afternoon and blocked off ...

Carbon monoxide closes Ross Sheppard High School
CBC.ca
Edmonton firefighters and ATCO gas crews are struggling to locate the source of a carbon monoxide leak at Ross Sheppard High School Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the call at 13546 111 Ave just after 8 am and began ...

Pastor's widow, insurance spar
Omaha World-Herald By Roseann Moring
The carbon monoxide-related death of a central Nebraska pastor has led to a delicate federal court case involving the pastor's wife, their church and the church's insurance company. Pastor John Green of Clay Center Christian Church ...

Landlords failing tenants over gas safety checks
The Guardian Photograph: David J. Green/Alamy
Landlords are putting their tenants' lives at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning or potential explosions by failing to carry out annual gas safety checks, according to a report from Gas Safe Register. ...