October 31, 2007
fulminate
DEFINITION: (verb) To issue a thunderous verbal attack or denunciation.
SYNONYMS: rail.
USAGE: He fulminated against corruption in governmental institutions.
Refugee Airlift Grounded, Aid Workers Arrested
Chad has charged nine French and seven Spanish nationals with fraud and abduction for attempting to illegally airlift 103 children to Europe. The flight was organized by a French charity called Zoe's Ark, which claims the children are displaced orphans from Darfur and that they were being taken abroad to receive medical treatment. The children were to be placed with European families, and Chad, which does not allow adoption, contends that the group's actions constitute kidnapping and is now investigating whether or not the children involved are actually orphaned.Airbag Safety Systems
Automotive airbag inflation occurs only milliseconds after crash sensors detect a collision. The airbag's cushioning effectively prevents direct human impact with dangerous vehicular surfaces and reduces the deceleration passengers experience as they come to a stop. While airbags were initially viewed as an alternative to seatbelts, they are now understood to offer greater protection when used in conjunction with other automotive safety methods. What injuries may result from airbag deployment?









































