Sunday, October 30, 2011

What's in The News Today

A freaked snowstorm causes havoc on the East Coast. The storm left many travelers stranded and sleeping of the floor and cots at airports. Snow covered parts of  New York, New Jersey reaching 15.5 inches in some areas. Connecticut lost power every hour effecting 50,000 to 70,000 customers total estimation of people without power 710,000 customers. Other areas 715, 000 were without power. Flight delays were up to five hours in New York's airports "John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia."  New Jersey closed their airport at 2 p.m. on Saturday and reopened hours later. 

Hayes, A. (October 30, 2011). Travel nightmares after East Coast snowstorm. CNN U.S. Retrieved October 30, 2011, from  http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/30/us/east-coast-storm/index.html?hpt=hp_t1


A US Airway flight attendant found dead at a Hilton Hotel in Mexico City, Mexico. Nick Aaronson was between 30 and 35 years old and was found dead in his hotel room. He was struck several times. Until the investigation is completed lay overs will be diverted to another location. The president of AFA Council 66 stated that  "Aaronson was very liked and popular, his death is tragic, and they are focusing on keeping their crew members safe."

CNN. (October 29, 2011). US Airways flight attendant found dead in Mexico City Hotel. Retrieved October 30, 2011, from http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/29/world/americas/mexico-flight-attendant-death/index.html


Thailand is under water. The floods are caused by monsoon rains that over took rivers and killed at least 373 people and affected more than 9.5 million people costing $6 billion in damages. High tides are to reach above flood levels. Residents on Friday were walking through waist-deep water and floods are expected to last into November.

CNN. (October 30, 2011). Thailand urges vigilance as flooding woes continue. Retrieved October 30, 2011, from http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/30/world/asia/thailand-flood/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

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