Why they threw caution to a 100mph wind

Article Abstract:

British mountaineer Alison Hargreaves and five fellow mountaineers succeeded in reaching the summit of K2 without oxygen on Aug 13, 1995, but soon afterwards they were all to die, along with another climber who had tried to turn back before reaching the summit. Many observers are now asking searching questions about how this tragedy could have happened. It is clear that the severe weather conditions were responsible for their deaths, but it is not clear why the group, all very experienced mountaineers, decided to go ahead with the climb even when they knew that it would be very dangerous.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Mountaineers

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Fall of a butcher they called a good man

Article Abstract:

Scottish butcher John Barr was highly respected in the town of Wishaw, Scotland, where he ran a very successful business. He had even been chosen as Scottish Butcher of the Year. When it was discovered that his shop was the source of a serious outbreak of food poisoning, local people initially sympathised with him. However, this mood has now changed following the revelation that he continued to supply meats after he had been twice requested by environmental health officers not to do so.

Investigations, Public opinion, Food poisoning, Butchers, Meat markets, Barr, John

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They've got a little list - and you are on it

Article Abstract:

Direct mailing has expanded rapidly over recent years, with more than 2 billion items of direct mail now being sent to households every year. The industry is worth 1 billion pounds sterling, and more than 500 organisations are now involved in collecting or processing personal information. This information is obtained from consumers who fill in questionnaires, and can be extremely detailed.

Analysis, Column, Direct mail advertising, Direct-mail advertising

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