Indonesia Lombok Island Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 500

A terrific and horrible earthquake disaster hit off of Indonesia Lombok Island. This natural disaster has a death toll rate that is at 550 now. This earthquake hit Indonesia’s Lombok island as between July 29 and August 19.  This lead to more than 390,000 people displaced and 76,765 buildings were damaged.

The National Agency for Disaster Management spokesperson Sutopo Purwo Nugroho stated in a statement that majority of the fatalities, 466 people, were from the North Lombok municipality as the most affected area. The rest of the victims were from West Lombok, 40 as well as East Lombok, 31 from Central Lombok, and 29 in the provincial capital Mataram. Apart from it, almost seven people were killed on neighboring eastern Sumbawa island and two others on Bali island. It has been further stated that the agency’s main focus was distributing humanitarian aid to the hundreds of thousands of people that are currently in displacement camps. An Indonesian Armed Forces aircraft landed along with 100 assistance packages for families, and also 100 wheelchairs, 30,000 tents, and tarps. Camps are serving clean water, providing medical treatment and materials for shelter. Only helicopters and motorcycles have been able to access the steepest and most remote areas of the island, as landslides blocked most routes.

Lombok island did suffer hundreds of aftershocks since the 6.4-magnitude earthquake shook the region on July 29. Some of them are as strong as a magnitude-5.9. The most serious quake occurred on August 5 with a 6.9-magnitude, killing at least 460 people.

Indonesia sits on whats known as the “Pacific Ring of Fire”, as being an area of great seismic and volcanic activity where some 7,000 earthquakes that are mostly moderate, are recorded every year.

Fire in Spa Hotel Northeastern China Kills 19 People

Recently in North-Eastern China, a fire broke out in the spa hotel that killed almost 19 people.  This fire tore through a hot springs hotel in the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin that lead to killing 19 people and causing 23 others to be taken to the hospital.

According to the investigations, the fire at the four-story Bailong Hot Springs Leisure Hotel, a spa resort visited mainly by domestic tourists, broke out just after 4:30 a.m. It’s believed to have started in a kitchen on the second floor. The flames of the fire swept through an area of about 400 square meters before being extinguished after three hours, as more than 30 fire engines and 100 firefighters who rushed to the scene.  Firemen successfully rescue around 20 people who were trapped in the hotel and another 80 were evacuated from the building.

On another side, the casualties treated in hospital were in the 40 to 70 age range. The actual number of the people who are killed were not immediately available. Earlier reports stated the number to be 18 that has now reached 19 after a survivor died while in hospital. Local authorities said a legal representative of the hotel was in criminal custody for the sake of suspected fire safety negligence.

It is known that China has a pretty good record when it comes to the safety of the buildings and malls. China’s Ministry of Emergency Management said it would launch a nationwide fire safety inspections in buildings along with hotels, sauna, hospitals, schools and shopping malls.

Heartfelt condolences for the deaths, people, and families involved.

Woman Arrested for Drunk Driving after Police find Her Facebook Messages left open on computer in Hotel

In a recent reports, a woman was charged with drink driving after police found out with some of the incriminating messages on her Facebook page.

Just as after a car crash in Michigan, investigators said they tracked one of the alleged drivers to a nearby hotel. There they found a computer which was still logged into the woman’s Facebook page and open on a series of messages to another user. This woman had allegedly told her Facebook friend that she had been involved in a automobile accident and that she was drunk. At the time of the investigative questioning, the woman did admit to being involved but denied driving the vehicle and refused to tell them who had been driving.  In this incident, she was charged with driving with an expired driver’s license,  operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, and hence leaving the scene of an accident. Investigators had also stated that the hotel’s receptionist had told officers that the woman had admitted to driving the vehicle when it crashed and had been drinking. In short, her Facebook messages with the random person lead to her caught.

The woman admitted to having drunk alcohol about two hours before the crash and an initial breathalyzer test showed she had a blood alcohol level of 0.12 percent. Further investigations are being carried out by the side of the police and the women is still under investigation.

Woman Arrested for Drunk Driving after Police find Facebook Messages left open on computer in hotel

In a recent report, a woman was charged with drink driving after police found out with some of the incriminating messages on her Facebook page.

Just as after a car crash in Michigan, police investigators said they had tracked one of the alleged drivers to a nearby hotel. There they found a computer which was still logged into the woman’s Facebook page and open on a series of messages to another user. This woman had allegedly told her Facebook friend that she had been involved in a crash and that she was drunk. At the time of the investigation’s questioning, the woman did admit to being involved, but denied driving the vehicle and refused to tell them who had been driving.  In this way of the incident, she was charged with driving with an expired driver’s license, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, and leaving the scene of an accident. Investigators also stated that the hotel’s receptionist had told officers that the woman had admitted to her, to driving the vehicle when it crashed and had been drinking. In short, her Facebook messages with the random person lead to her being apprehended.

The woman admitted to having drunk alcohol about two hours before the crash and an initial breathalyzer test showed she had a blood alcohol level of 0.12 percent. Further investigations are being carried out by police and the woman is still under investigation.

Well Known chef Arrested on drunken-driving Charges

One of the well-known New York chefs has been busted in a drunken-driving crash in the Hamptons. It has been unveiled out by the sources that one of the most celebrated chefs, Maurizio Marfoglia, blew a 0.24 on a Breathalyzer test as almost three times the legal limit just as after falling asleep behind the wheel of a 2017 Ford and plowing into a light pole. He was although not injured.

The chef was arrested on an early Monday by East Hampton Town police and was charged with aggravated DWI. Marfoglia is the head chef and partner of Dopo La Spiaggia, an upscale Italian restaurant with locations Sag Harbor and East Hampton. He was also once affiliated with the Coney Island franchise of the burger chain Wahlburgers. Police have investigated and found that Marfoglia was headed north on Route 114 near Breeze Drive when he dozed off, swerved off the road, struck a mailbox, then crashed into a telephone pole. Marfoglia was standing outside the vehicle when authorities arrived and admitted to having two glasses of wine.

The restaurateur had his license suspended and was released without bail at his arraignment. Marfoglia’s lawyer, Edward Burke Jr., said he applied for — and was granted — a hardship license on behalf of his client. The license allows Marfoglia to drive to and from work, Burke said.

Two drivers Caught almost Seven Times over drink-drive Limit in Scotland

These days, the main targets have been drivers who are causing deaths while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. not long ago, two drivers had been arrested at an alcohol level seven times over the legal limit in Scotland.  Well, these two motorists were stopped in rush hour, with the first driver who was a  49-year-old man, at seven times over the legal limit of 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 milliliters of breath.

The following day a 55-year-old woman was stopped in Bridge of Don and was found to be in excess of eight times the legal limit. Well, both of these incidents occurred during the time of the afternoon, during busy commuter times when there is increased traffic on the road. Thankfully neither of these drivers were involved in any collisions, according to the reports.

It has been stated by the police that despite of the fact of the strong promotion over the years across the UK about the dangers and risks of drink-driving and the highly-publicized reduction of the Scottish drink-drive limit in 2014, it is still disappointing that some do think it is safe and acceptable to get behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking. The activity of drink driving or driving under the influence is not acceptable and should never be. Scotland police are fully committed to tackling this inconsiderate, as well as anti-social and potential life-ending behavior and will continue to enforce the drink-drive legislation across the region on a daily basis. Hence those who do fail drink/drug drive tests can face a minimum 12-month driving ban as a criminal record for a lengthy period and a substantial fine.

China is all Set to play a constructive role to Improve India-Pakistan Relations.

China has previously announced that they are set to play a constructive role in the improvement of India-Pakistan relations.  In one recent meeting, they highlighted that they are all willing to play a “constructive” role in improving ties between India and Pakistan and hailed the aspect of the outreach by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his new Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan to improve bilateral relations. Beijing has clearly stated that they are not getting to know the clear meaning of being constructive as stated by China Government.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang stated that: “We welcome the positive remarks made by the Indian and Pakistani leaders on improving the bilateral relations”.  He added: “As a common neighbor to Pakistan and India, China firmly supports the two sides enhancing dialogue and increasing mutual trust and properly handling to solve their differences. And we hope that they can jointly stay committed to the regional peace and development. China is willing to play a constructive role in this aspect”.  On mentioning of being in a constructive role, he stated that: “I just said we are glad to see the positive remarks by India and Pakistan on improving their bilateral relations and all the efforts that are conducive to the improvement of their relations and peace as well as stability in the region. We welcome that and we will play a constructive role in this respect”. He further said: “I cannot give a non-judgemental or in what aspect, what area, what we will do.”

On another side, Prime Minister India, Narendra Modi has also written a letter to Imran Khan on his election as Pakistan’s Prime Minister stating away from the need to build strong and good relations and hence pursue on with the constructive engagement for the beneficial sake of the region. Regional stability is paramount to a better world for all those involved.

 

Instagram model Arrested as She was drunk and stoned During fatal hit-and-run

A well-known fitness coach and model on Instagram was driving drunk and high at the when she struck and killed a 31-year-old father riding a moped, and then fled the scene.  Katie Summers is 28 years old and is the mother of two from Richland, Washington. She is known to her social media followers as @loseitconkatie has recently appeared in front of a judge in connection with the fatal collision.

The bail was set at $500,000 after Judge Sam Swanberg found probable cause to hold her on suspicion of vehicular homicide. She is accused of hitting Leonel Birrueta, of Kennewick, just at an intersection. Court documents allege Summers briefly stopped and got out of her Toyota Tundra pickup truck.  As per eyewitnesses, she did not identify herself or try to help or call 911. Instead, she got back in her vehicle and drove off. Cops then found Summers shortly after the accident in the parking lot of a nearby Albertsons grocery store, less than a block from the incident, admitting she drove the truck and the police could smell alcohol and marijuana on her. She admitted to drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana before the crash.

Summers who weighed 215 pounds hence gained fame when she chronicled her quest to lose 98 pounds after the birth of her second child. The journey helped her rack up 150,000 followers on her Instagram page and she also became a personal trainer and wellness coach. She has raised more than $1,700 to help pay for funeral costs. She is still under investigation by the police department.

Pakistan Announces to ban the use of state funds in first-class air Travel by Government Officials

In one of the recent cabinet meetings by the newly-appointed Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, a ban was imposed on first-class air travel by the President, Chief Justice, as well as Senate Chairman and the National Assembly speaker. In the same meeting, it was suggested that the working hours in view with the government institutions have also been revised. Moreover, discretionary funds of the Prime Minister, as well as federal ministers and members of the National Assembly have been abolished.

Additionally, another important decision taken by the cabinet was the formation of task forces for the purpose of the upgrading shanty settlements across the country and launching tree planting initiatives in main cities. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had spent 51 billion Pakistani rupees that were around $417,825,150 government funds only in one year by exercising his “discretionary powers”.  In the same way, President Mamnoon Hussain, also distributed public money in amount of 90 million Pakistani rupees on his own “discretionary spending”, but the new Prime Minister has decided not to use palatial Prime Minister House and instead lives on a small portion of it that was a previously used residence by the military secretary to the prime minister. He has also the decision to use only two vehicles and keep two servants. He refused to follow an elaborate official protocol.

Some of the strict decisions have been made by the side of the new Prime Minister of Pakistan that is definitely bringing some change in the mindset of Pakistan. Now let’s see who will stand in favor of these decisions and who will oppose it!

Fetty Wap Pleads Guilty to Avoid Jail in Drunk Driving Case

Fetty Wap was looking forward to releasing his upcoming sophomore album King Zoo, but the project has been put on hold for now, though his fans are eagerly waiting. The rapper was arrested back in November for the drunk driving race which put him on fifteen charges including for careless endangerment and driving while impaired.

Besides his legal bail, he’s been teasing new music after he dropped For My Fans 3: The Final Chapter. The project was dropped back in January and now he dropped another album including “Kiss Wowie” which was supposed to be a tribute to his girlfriend. Most recently he released “Air it Out”. The wrapper seems to be back on track. Now, the legal cases are solved we expect to see some of his new releases this year.

Fetty got a no-jail sweetheart deal on his felony drunk driving arrest in Brooklyn instead pleading guilty to a lesser misdemeanor charge of reckless endangerment.

Under a deal struck in Brooklyn Criminal Court, Fetty will have to take a state Impaired Driving Program course, and he’ll lose his license for 90 days. The misdemeanor will also remain on his record.

But Fetty, 26, whose given name is Willie Maxwell, had originally faced as much as seven years prison on his original charges of drunk and reckless driving, speeding and felony reckless endangerment.

Leaving court, he posed for selfies with star-struck passersby, but covered his face with his hoodie when news photographers showed up.