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Article Abstract:

Public transport safety standards have not been improved in a number of areas despite public concern and fatal accident statistics. Regulations governing safety on ferries, coaches, minibuses, trains and aeroplanes are reviewed. The Consumers' Association emphasises measures that would reduce the number of fatalities in the event of an accident. Too few lessons are learned from transport disasters such as the capsizing of the Estonia ferry.

Reports, Accidents, Local transit, Consumers' Association (United Kingdom)

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The lady of the ring: boxing with men taught her that they're not so tough after all

Article Abstract:

A women trained to be a boxer for the love of the sport and to become fit and tough. The trainer was a frail Mexican and the boxers were young Mexican men. Eventually rapport was established so that they could spar together with respect. The gym atmosphere made them family and she cried when the old man died.

Psychological aspects, Social aspects, Personal narratives, Column, Women athletes, Boxing, Boxers (Sports)

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Steamed cheeseburgers

Article Abstract:

Meriden, CT, is perhaps the only place on the planet where a person can find steamed cheeseburgers. Invented in the 1890's, they do not look particularly appetizing and they are a very hard sell to the uninitiated, but locals love them as do others who work up the courage to try them.

Cooking, Food and nutrition, Connecticut, Restaurants, Cookery (Beef), Beef, Hamburgers, Meriden, Connecticut

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