Debate over cockpit culture after Asiana crash resurfaces
New NTSB documents reveal confusion and poor communication in the cockpit before the July crash at San Francisco. Subordinate pilots hesitated to voice concerns or take control, citing cultural deference to instructors. The Boeing 777 descended too fast, with one co pilot noting a go around was inappropriate for him to call. Three teens died and 304 survived as the jet clipped a seawall and spun on the runway.
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Ted Cruz Coloring Book Sells Fast in Austin
St. Louis publisher Really Big Coloring Books Inc released a coloring and activity book titled U S Sen Ted Cruz to the Future. It has already reached a third printing after six days with first run of about 10000 sold in under a day. The product mocks Cruz’s political stance and includes references to gun rights and 21 hour Senate speech.
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Federal steps to fight citrus greening disease in Florida
The U S Department of Agriculture creates an emergency response framework to coordinate federal research on citrus greening. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack notes nearly 250 million dollars spent since 2009. The disease threatens Florida’s nine billion dollar citrus industry as infection estimates reach up to 75 percent of 69 million trees. Senator Bill Nelson warns orange production could soon end in the state.
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Labor group sees progress at major Apple supplier
A Fair Labor Association audit finds Foxconn plants in Longhua Chengdu and Guanlan showing major improvements in working conditions over 18 months but overtime remains a concern. Apple credits progress with improving supplier standards and committing to continuous reform.
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