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I was in Nigeria recently. They were quick to shout the joys of Halfan, a new wonder drug for malaria:
HALFAN
HALOFANTRINE - ORAL (hal-oh-FAN-treen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Halfan
WARNING:
This medication has caused serious, even fatal, heart problems (e.g., ventricular arrhythmias), even at recommended doses. Halofantrine is not recommended for use while other medications known to cause heart problems (e.g., prolonged QT interval) are being used, nor in people who have ever used mefloquine. Halofantrine is not recommended for use if you have a history of heart problems or have had unexplained fainting episodes.
http://www.destinationrx.com/druginf...18&name=HALFAN for more info.
And the price for all this?
HALFAN
250MG 30 pills $251.70
[Per Pill : $8.39]
Good luck.
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400 Hertz but DC is easy
HALFAN
HALOFANTRINE - ORAL (hal-oh-FAN-treen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Halfan
WARNING:
This medication has caused serious, even fatal, heart problems (e.g., ventricular arrhythmias), even at recommended doses. Halofantrine is not recommended for use while other medications known to cause heart problems (e.g., prolonged QT interval) are being used, nor in people who have ever used mefloquine. Halofantrine is not recommended for use if you have a history of heart problems or have had unexplained fainting episodes.
http://www.destinationrx.com/druginf...18&name=HALFAN for more info.
And the price for all this?
HALFAN
250MG 30 pills $251.70
[Per Pill : $8.39]
Good luck.
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400 Hertz but DC is easy
I think that would be a very fair bet! (and there is only one company operating all 3 types there)
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If kidnappings or mosquitoes don't get you, then just read below!
Article last updated:
Thursday, July 05, 2001 5:46 AM MST
Lawsuit filed in
helicopter crash
By MICHAEL P. MAYKO
[email protected]
NEW HAVEN -- A decision allowing a Bell 212 helicopter to fly with a corroded swash plate bearing led to a 1998 crash in Nigeria that killed three people, including a former Fairfield and Greenwich pilot, a federal lawsuit charges. The suit was recently filed by Richard Altschuler, a West Haven lawyer.
The lawsuit seeks more than $75 million in damages on behalf of the families of John Montgomery Hartley, the state resident, and Gabriel Ajamma and Paulinus Madu, both of Nigeria.
Named as defendants in the case are British Island Airways (Guernsey) International; Bristow Helicopters Ltd., which employed Hartley as a pilot; and Brass Exploration Unlimited, of England, and Baker Hughes Inc. of Houston.
Three supervisors of British Island Airways and Bristow Helicopters are also named as defendants.
Attempts to contact Baker Hughes were unsuccessful. The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Stefan Underhill in Bridgeport.
John Montgomery Hartley was a Vietnam veteran and a very experienced pilot, said Altschuler.
The helicopter plunged into the Imo River in eastern Nigeria. At the time it was carrying cargo and personnel to an oil rig owned by Brass Exploration.
Twelve days before the crash, the complaint claims the three sued employees tried to remove a corroded swash plate bolt to enable the helicopter's trunnion (pivot point) to be rotated for greasing.
The swash plate assembly allows the pilot to control the helicopter's speed, direction and movement by changing the pitch of its rotor blades.
They attempted to remove the bolt with the aid of a hammer, punch and weight block, subjecting the bolt to an induced stress, Altschuler claims in the suit. However, they failed to remove the bolt, decided to abort the further work to avoid unnecessary delays or postponement of flights and elected not to replace the bolt for commercial reasons.
Altschuler charged they left the defective bolt on the helicopter because of pressure to avoid delaying or postponing flights.
As a result on June 30, 1998, the helicopter piloted by Hartley began ripping apart in flight before plunging into the river.
In his suit, Altschuler cites Nigerian law in seeking death damages and workers' compensation.
He further charges the defendants were negligent in maintaining and ensuring the helicopter's safety.
Michael P. Mayko, who covers legal issues, can be reached at 330-6286.
Article last updated:
Thursday, July 05, 2001 5:46 AM MST
Lawsuit filed in
helicopter crash
By MICHAEL P. MAYKO
[email protected]
NEW HAVEN -- A decision allowing a Bell 212 helicopter to fly with a corroded swash plate bearing led to a 1998 crash in Nigeria that killed three people, including a former Fairfield and Greenwich pilot, a federal lawsuit charges. The suit was recently filed by Richard Altschuler, a West Haven lawyer.
The lawsuit seeks more than $75 million in damages on behalf of the families of John Montgomery Hartley, the state resident, and Gabriel Ajamma and Paulinus Madu, both of Nigeria.
Named as defendants in the case are British Island Airways (Guernsey) International; Bristow Helicopters Ltd., which employed Hartley as a pilot; and Brass Exploration Unlimited, of England, and Baker Hughes Inc. of Houston.
Three supervisors of British Island Airways and Bristow Helicopters are also named as defendants.
Attempts to contact Baker Hughes were unsuccessful. The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Stefan Underhill in Bridgeport.
John Montgomery Hartley was a Vietnam veteran and a very experienced pilot, said Altschuler.
The helicopter plunged into the Imo River in eastern Nigeria. At the time it was carrying cargo and personnel to an oil rig owned by Brass Exploration.
Twelve days before the crash, the complaint claims the three sued employees tried to remove a corroded swash plate bolt to enable the helicopter's trunnion (pivot point) to be rotated for greasing.
The swash plate assembly allows the pilot to control the helicopter's speed, direction and movement by changing the pitch of its rotor blades.
They attempted to remove the bolt with the aid of a hammer, punch and weight block, subjecting the bolt to an induced stress, Altschuler claims in the suit. However, they failed to remove the bolt, decided to abort the further work to avoid unnecessary delays or postponement of flights and elected not to replace the bolt for commercial reasons.
Altschuler charged they left the defective bolt on the helicopter because of pressure to avoid delaying or postponing flights.
As a result on June 30, 1998, the helicopter piloted by Hartley began ripping apart in flight before plunging into the river.
In his suit, Altschuler cites Nigerian law in seeking death damages and workers' compensation.
He further charges the defendants were negligent in maintaining and ensuring the helicopter's safety.
Michael P. Mayko, who covers legal issues, can be reached at 330-6286.
Tasteful posting.
I hope Michael P Mayko gets a few more facts right; it was 5 killed not 3.
[ 08 July 2001: Message edited by: 212man ]
I hope Michael P Mayko gets a few more facts right; it was 5 killed not 3.
[ 08 July 2001: Message edited by: 212man ]
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The fact is 212man that the accident happened pretty much as stated and the root cause was proven and any amount of nitpicking will not change that.
The original threadstarter asked about terms and conditions in Nigeria, it's only fair that he is aware of everything he can look forward to.
The original threadstarter asked about terms and conditions in Nigeria, it's only fair that he is aware of everything he can look forward to.
Obviously, it is pretty much fact. My assertion was that it was poor taste and also that the lawyer should be a bit more precise in his facts.
I still feel it is a fatuous response to the original query. It is analagous to someone asking what life on the North Sea is like, and someone posting the accident reports on the BA Chinook or the HS Super Puma crashes and then saying "look how dangerous it's going to be". Would you quote the TWA 800 crash in response to someone asking about flying B747s for TWA?
Anyway,nuff said.
I still feel it is a fatuous response to the original query. It is analagous to someone asking what life on the North Sea is like, and someone posting the accident reports on the BA Chinook or the HS Super Puma crashes and then saying "look how dangerous it's going to be". Would you quote the TWA 800 crash in response to someone asking about flying B747s for TWA?
Anyway,nuff said.
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212man,
I think the issue is not aircraft type specific, the issue raised was about commercial pressures resulting in a tragedy.
THAT is something I would be keen to know about prior to joining a company, how about you?
I think the issue is not aircraft type specific, the issue raised was about commercial pressures resulting in a tragedy.
THAT is something I would be keen to know about prior to joining a company, how about you?
JKW,
yes you are right it was, en-route from the Don Walker. 30th June 1998 about 1500, I remember calling on Airwork PH to see if they were still on frequency.
This isn't the place to discuss commercial pressure or otherwise.
You haven't responded to my analogies which are equally relevant. In the HS AS332 case it was a maintenance error with systemic implications.
PS Why does this new software say "sit tight we are taking you back to Nigeria"? It is not what I want to hear!!
[ 09 July 2001: Message edited by: 212man ]
yes you are right it was, en-route from the Don Walker. 30th June 1998 about 1500, I remember calling on Airwork PH to see if they were still on frequency.
This isn't the place to discuss commercial pressure or otherwise.
You haven't responded to my analogies which are equally relevant. In the HS AS332 case it was a maintenance error with systemic implications.
PS Why does this new software say "sit tight we are taking you back to Nigeria"? It is not what I want to hear!!
[ 09 July 2001: Message edited by: 212man ]
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Sorry i'm late getting back.. .But the one mentioned above is the one to look at as it has all the contacts for the various places. Suggest you fax or email them with your intentions and they will give you the correct contact details for their Human resources.. .Good luck.
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Aero Contractors Nigeria
Does anyone have information about working for the above company offshore in Nigeria. . .. .Any qualified opinions on working and flying in West Africa would be greatly appreciated. I've heard some horror stories about security in the region are they true?. .. .Thanks,. .. .RS
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Why go to Nigeria?
The Arsehole of the world.
Do you volunteer for promotion or is it
for the whores?
Hey if you want to ask a question ask a real one.
Let us have the truth......,
Do you volunteer for promotion or is it
for the whores?
Hey if you want to ask a question ask a real one.
Let us have the truth......,
Exactly how bad is it there?
My wifes relatives are working in the villages there drilling wells and teaching the locals to farm properly.
They have'nt been kidnapped yet....
My wifes relatives are working in the villages there drilling wells and teaching the locals to farm properly.
They have'nt been kidnapped yet....