The WTF News Files

[Retired AF Guy]

And in the god news department, its appears that a wayward Russian missile may be responsible for the destruction on an oil storage tank:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2067701664736247836

 

[Harris]

Any satan worshippers out there? Hamtramck City Council passes religious animal slaughter ordinance

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2023/01/11/hamtramck-city-council-approves-religious-animal-sacrifices-slaughter-home/69797191007/

 

[The Bread Guy]

Any satan worshippers out there? Hamtramck City Council passes religious animal slaughter ordinance

Interesting the opposition arguments, even when this passed in 2023: "... Opponents say they're concerned about odors, kids being traumatized and community health violations ..." Elsewhere on the boards, some folks suggest this sort of thing might be good as a way to teach more people - including youth - where food comes from and the natural order of things. We'll have to see how it continues to unfold, right?

Late add: More from both sides of the 2023 debate ...

Hamtramck City Council keeps religious animal sacrifice as both sides sound off

One activist called Tuesday night's City Council meeting where an ordinance regarding religious animal sacrifice, "one big waste of time." The city attorney went to the council and said they can't approve the measure because of constitutional stipulations regarding religious liberties.

www.fox2detroit.com

... and more recently, it sounds like things are not exactly going swimmingly, governance wise, on Hamtramck council.

Political Turmoil Deepens as Hamtramck Council Removes City Manager

Hamtramck's City Council fires City Manager Adel Aladlani after a contentious meeting, raising questions about city governance and political divisions.

arabamericannews.com

Hamtramck City Council holds first meeting since mayor's lawsuit over city manager's firing

It has been two weeks since a contentious Hamtramck City Council meeting sparked loud controversy when the council voted to fire City Manager Adel al-Adlani.

www.cbsnews.com

This Detroit-area mayor just sued his own city council. Here’s why

Hamtramck's government has been embroiled in legal trouble for several years.

www.mlive.com

 

[Czech_pivo]

Interesting the opposition arguments: "... Opponents say they're concerned about odors, kids being traumatized and community health violations ..." Elsewhere on the boards, some folks suggest this sort of thing might be good as a way to teach more people - including youth - where food comes from and the natural order of things. We'll have to see how it unfolds, right?

Hamtramck used to be 100% Polish when I was a kid growing up in Windsor. My Mom knew a lot of people from their when she was younger, she grew up in a 90% Polish, 10% Irish neighborhood in Detroit close by. We used to go to Polish bakery and deli stores in Hamtramck during the weekend and bring it all back to Windsor. Some of the best rye/caraway seed bread came from there.

 

[OldSolduer]

Hamtramck was where Plymouth made Barracudas. This one was made there

 

[GK .Dundas]

Hamtramck was where Plymouth made Barracudas. This one was made there

Real cars !

 

[mariomike]

This was in Mississauga.

Not for me to judge, but a little bit surprised by the verdict.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2077026153966043403

 

[lenaitch]

This was in Mississauga.

Not for me to judge, but a little bit surprised by the verdict.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2077026153966043403

It does seem odd just going by the short clip, but we don't know the evidence presented or defence raised.

 

[The Bread Guy]

It does seem odd just going by the short clip, but we don't know the evidence presented or defence raised.

From this:

... The judge said there were two reasons the crash could have happened: Dhaliwal was distracted or the brakes on the bus she drove were faulty.

Dhaliwal did not testify in her own defence, but her lawyers argued the brakes on the bus she was driving failed, and she had to use a hand brake to eventually stop the bus.

A mechanic for the Crown testified that the brakes on the bus were working at the time of the collision, but the defence called that witness unreliable.

The Crown also told the judge it was their theory that the brakes were working, but Dhaliwal didn’t apply them due to a “pattern of inattention” on the day of the deadly crash.

In his final decision, the judge called the series of events “bewildering.”

“Taking all the evidence together, the mystery of what caused this accident has not been solved. Brake failure remains a viable possibility,” Harris wrote.

“Contrary to this, proof in a criminal case requires a high degree of certainty as expressed in the beyond a reasonable doubt standard. Reasonable doubt must be excluded. That standard, in my view, has not been achieved. The Crown has failed to convincingly remove brake malfunction as the cause of the collision.” ...

 

[mariomike]

The judge said there were two reasons the crash could have happened: Dhaliwal was distracted or the brakes on the bus she drove were faulty.

Hopefully, the driver performed, and documented , the air brake inspection at the yard .Before putting the bus In Service.

The air brakes were tested by a mechanic(s) , after the collision, and found to be OK.

A mechanic for the Crown testified that the brakes on the bus were working at the time of the collision, but the defence called that witness unreliable.

The Crown also told the judge it was their theory that the brakes were working, but Dhaliwal didn’t apply them due to a “pattern of inattention” on the day of the deadly crash.

Inspecting Air Brake System Operation | The Official Air Brake Handbook

This guide provides the information you need to know when you are applying for an Air Brake (Z) Endorsement on your licence.

www.ontario.ca

 

[FJAG]

That decision is more bewildering than the accident. What we have is:

1) evidence that the brakes were okay by the crown expert; and

2) no evidence that the brakes were faulty - because she gave no evidence - just a defence theory pulled out of counsel's butt.

One would think in a case like this the judge would have to give clear and compelling reasons why he accepted the "bad brakes" theory in the face of expert evidence and no contrary evidence.

 

[mariomike]

2) no evidence that the brakes were faulty - because she gave no evidence - just a defence theory pulled out of counsel's butt.

As CZ operators , we had to complete a daily pre-trip inspection report before we left the yard.

We had to carry it throughout the shift, and be prepared to hand it over , along with vehicle documentation, to police or Ministry of Transportation (MTO) enforcement officers on demand.

So, assuming that's how MiWay operates, her evidence could only be that the brakes were OK when she left the yard.

The other possibility being the inspection is done by fleet technicians , or another operator she relieved.

Interesting, because I am a fairly regular MiWay customer.

 

[OldSolduer]

That decision is more bewildering than the accident. What we have is:

1) evidence that the brakes were okay by the crown expert; and

2) no evidence that the brakes were faulty - because she gave no evidence - just a defence theory pulled out of counsel's butt.

One would think in a case like this the judge would have to give clear and compelling reasons why he accepted the "bad brakes" theory in the face of expert evidence and no contrary evidence.

In August 1993 one of our soldiers was killed in Croatia when the brakes in an MLVW failed and it rolled back, crushing him between two vehicles.

The MLVW was inspected by techs and IIRC the brake was faulty - the temp park brake.

RIP Johnny B

 

[Dana381]

As a Heavy truck mechanic brake failure on an air brake system is HIGHLY unlikely. I have not seen it on a truck in my 20+ year career. More likely she didn't brake or she missed the brake pedal and hit the throttle instead. Why did the crown not retrieve the onboard computer data?

 

[medicineman]

In August 1993 one of our soldiers was killed in Croatia when the brakes in an MLVW failed and it rolled back, crushing him between two vehicles.

The MLVW was inspected by techs and IIRC the brake was faulty - the temp park brake.

RIP Johnny B

Went through Cornwallis with him...

 

[OldSolduer]

Went through Cornwallis with him...

He was a good soldier. I was on site the day he was killed - I didn't see it but saw the stretcher being taken to the UMS.

 

[mariomike]

As a Heavy truck mechanic brake failure on an air brake system is HIGHLY unlikely. I have not seen it on a truck in my 20+ year career. More likely she didn't brake or she missed the brake pedal and hit the throttle instead. Why did the crown not retrieve the onboard computer data?

First bus I drove on the job was a 1961 GMC New Look aka "Fishbowl" .

The GO train vs TTC collision near Danforth Road and Midland Avenue was also a Fishbowl.

The rear-door treadle activated the accelerator-brake interlock system. The over-ride was out of the driver's reach. So, he had to evacuate his passengers.

We couldn't have done that with stretcher patients on a level railway crossing. Although our over-ride switch was within reach on the control panel.

In spite of his best efforts, it remains the deadliest transit disaster in Toronto’s history.

Also, GO Transit's worst disaster.

The bus was identical to ours . But, in TTC livery.

 

[Retired AF Guy]

Someone who is very lucky to be alive!!