Getting ‘bumped’ off a flight sucks. You arrive at the airport ready to go to your destination, only to discover you are not flying now, in fact, you might not be flying that day at all. However, a small group of people has discovered a way to turn that disappointment into profit, making thousands of dollars a year.
Japan Airlines, or JAL for short, secured the 10th spot. Based out of Tokyo, JAL is the flag carrier of Japan. The airline currently operates an all Boeing fleet of 164 aircraft, however, has 31 A350 aircraft on order, in addition to a number of Mitsubishi MRJ90 aircraft.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends flu vaccination for all people older than 6 months of age. An H1N1 virus is one component of the seasonal flu shot for 2014-15.
Japan says it is set to restart commercial whale hunting in 2019 after it had been banned for over 30 years. The country has said it is going to withdraw from the International Whale Commission the governing body set up to help whale conservation as they say eating whale is part of the country's culture.
The HSE has urged those most at risk to get the vaccine. Doctor Kevin Kelleher, the head of health protection at the HSE, has stated that between two and four people have died from the H1N1 virus, better known as Swine Flu, this season.
The swine flu has officially returned to Ireland. There has been a significant increase in cases of the H1N1 strain reported at hospitals in recent days. The increase is due to people returning to work following the Christmas break. It comes as 541 patients wait on trolleys across the country today.
Haircuts, trainers and fake eyelashes are just a few of the common causes of disagreement in the battleground that is the playground. School uniform policy and its differing interpretations can often leave teachers, parents and pupils feeling frustrated.
A teenager in England suffered excruciating pain and temporary blindness after an egg she had cooked in the microwave exploded in her face. Courtney Wood is still recovering vision in her left eye following the ordeal which took place on Boxing Day.
LAGOS, Nigeria when Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari presented the country’s 2019 budget at a joint session of the country’s parliamentarians at the turn of 2018, he was interrupted by boos and jeers from lawmakers as he struggled to highlight the key achievements of his administration.