SeaWorld trainers will keep working with whale that killed trainer; procedures being reviewed

Whale that killed its trainer won’t be isolated

ORLANDO, Fla. – Trainers will continue working with a killer whale that grabbed one of their colleagues and dragged her underwater, killing her, but SeaWorld said Thursday it is reviewing its procedures after the attack.
People lined up to get into the park a day after the whale named …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Boom amid bust: Many museums see increase in visitors during tough times while funding drops

Boom amid bust: Many museums see attendance spike

WASHINGTON – Many museums across the country saw a spike in visitors during the economic slump last year, even as they experienced increasing financial stress, according to results of a study released Thursday.
More visitors were opting for affordable “staycations,” rather than expensive trips last year, museum officials reported …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Boom amid bust: Many museums see increase in visitors during tough times while funding drops.

SeaWorld will continue to interact with whale that killed trainer, but procedures will change

Procedures to change for whale in trainer death

ORLANDO, Fla. – Trainers will continue to interact with a killer whale that grabbed one of their colleagues and dragged her underwater, killing her, but procedures for working with him will change, SeaWorld said Thursday.
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In wake of security breach, Newark airport cameras to sound alarms when they malfunction

Newark airport cameras to be fitted with alarms

NEWARK, N.J. – Cameras at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey are being fitted with alarms to alert security personnel when there is a malfunction.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says it is installing the alarms in the wake of a security breach last …. Original article  : In wake of security breach, Newark airport cameras to sound alarms when they malfunction.

Boom amid bust: Museums seek more visitors in tough times while funding declines

Boom amid bust: Museums see attendance spike

WASHINGTON – Museums across the country saw a spike in visitors during the economic slump last year, even as they experienced increasing financial stress.
A survey of nearly 500 institutions by the American Association of Museums shows more than 57 percent saw increased attendance in 2009.
The study released Thursday reports …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Boom amid bust: Museums seek more visitors in tough times while funding declines.

French air traffic controllers strike for 3rd day, job action to end Saturday

French air traffic controllers strike for 3rd day

PARIS – A strike by French air traffic controllers disrupted flights Thursday on the third day of a walkout that looks set to extend into the weekend.
At Orly airport south of Paris, 50 percent of flights were canceled, while 15 percent were scrapped at Charles de Gaulle airport …. Read the original article  : French air traffic controllers strike for 3rd day, job action to end Saturday.

Killer whale attacks, kills trainer at Orlando SeaWorld as horrified spectators watch

Whale drags trainer off platform in fatal attack

ORLANDO, Fla. – SeaWorld will be open Thursday but killer whale shows are suspended for the time being at its Orlando and San Diego parks following the death of a trainer, according to the company’s Web site.
The veteran SeaWorld trainer was rubbing a killer whale from a poolside …. Original article  : Killer whale attacks, kills trainer at Orlando SeaWorld as horrified spectators watch.