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Multiple people have been shot in a Brooklyn subway station and several undetonated devices were also found at the location, according to fire officials and law enforcement sources. They stress the investigation is preliminary. The extent of the victims' injuries wasn't clear. The FDNY says it responded to a call for smoke at the 36th Street and Fourth Avenue station, which serves the D, N and R lines in Sunset Park around 8:30 a.m. and found multiple gunshot victims. No details were immediately available on the devices. Information on a possible suspect also wasn't immediately known. Several law enforcement sources say a man possibly dressed in clothing that resembles those worn by MTA workers threw some sort of device and opened fire. Some of the wounded jumped on another train to flee to the next station, the sources said. More pictures here. Another F up day in America. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10711479/NYPD-searching-man-gas-mask-rush-hour-explosion-shooting.html

The Weirdest Subway Restaurant in America The franchise is based inside an FBI training center called Hogan’s Alley where the bank gets robbed at least twice a week source: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-weirdest-subway-restaurant-in-america-11581350267?shareToken=std983d6e69d7c4a698f98ee53356eb3f7&mod=pckt_252f HOGAN’S ALLEY, Va.—America’s worst neighborhood is a magnet for killers, thieves and drug smugglers. At lunch, crooks and cops call a truce to line up at Subway, the only place in town to get a sandwich. The franchise is located at the Federal Bureau of Investigation academy in Quantico, Va., just off the main drag in Hogan’s Alley, a town built to train FBI agents and other law-enforcement officers. The Subway is real, serving the foot-long Italian B.M.T., Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melts, sodas and other menu offerings; its employees are bona fide “Sandwich Artists.” All the rest—the bank, post office, drugstore, hotel—are bogus. The bad guys are just acting. Hogan’s Alley is where fresh FBI recruits practice arrests and standoffs in different scenarios. Trainees from the Drug Enforcement Administration wage paint-gun firefights with counterfeit offenders. State and local law enforcement personnel also hit town to practice the latest crime-fighting techniques. Putting a real restaurant in a fake town is more practical than it sounds. “If you’re in the middle of training, it’s a long way back to the main academy building,” where the dining hall is located, said Rich Kolko, a retired FBI agent who went through the academy in 1996. Back in Mr. Kolko’s day, people ate at the “Pastime Deli,” which was run by the FBI academy’s cafeteria contractor. Times change, even in Hogan’s Alley. The old deli was taken over by the Subway franchise, which is run by a nonprofit organization that helps people with disabilities get jobs. Subway offers the best vantage point in Hogan’s Alley. “Outside the restaurant, you’ll watch the searches and the arrests and the paintballers,” Mr. Kolko said. “You have a front-row seat to whatever’s going on.” What is going on is usually no good. The FBI has called Hogan’s Alley the nation’s “baddest” town. Hogan’s Bank, around the corner from Subway, gets robbed at least twice a week, according to the bureau. On any given day, the town endures terror plots, smuggling schemes and all manner of criminality that require agents to secure crime scenes and grill suspects. A lot of the trouble goes down at the Dogwood Inn. The place doesn’t take room reservations, and its online reviews aren’t appealing. “Horrible service. Rooms were dirty. Front desk, rude. One star,” said a rating posted on a Facebook group for current and former FBI agents. The Dogwood, though, turns out to be a great place to practice extracting suspects from hotel rooms and interviewing sketchy witnesses. In addition to poor lodgings, services in Hogan’s Alley aren’t great, either. The postal service doesn’t pick up mail or make deliveries. A mailbox was welded shut because too many FBI employees thought it was real. The movie theater marquee never changes from “Manhattan Melodrama,” the 1934 film that was playing at Chicago’s Biograph Theater on the night gangster John Dillinger was killed by FBI gunfire. Visitors to Hogan’s Alley are welcomed by a large caution sign: “Law Enforcement Training exercises in progress. Display of weapons firing blank ammunition and arrest may occur. If challenged please follow instructions.” Despite the warning, FBI academy employees and other people out to get a sandwich or find their car have, on rare occasion, been caught in the action. “You’ll get some new guy with close-shaved hair yelling at you, ‘Freeze don’t move!’ ” said Michael Harrigan, who spent more than two decades in the FBI including five years at Quantico. Usually, academy instructors steer passersby out of the way, he said. The gangsters, mobsters, terrorists and other out-of-town troublemakers are often played by actors such as Rory Rhodes, who got paid roles for a few months in the late 1990s. She heard about the gig when her husband was stationed at U.S. Marine Corps Quantico Base, where the FBI campus is located. In one scene, Ms. Rhodes said, she was pulled from a car and ended up facedown in the mud during an arrest by an overenthusiastic FBI trainee. She was suspected of ferrying contraband in the trunk. Other times, Ms. Rhodes played the girlfriend of a bank robber, a prostitute and someone involved in a militia plot to blow up the Washington Monument. In those days, she said, she split her time between FBI role-playing and local dinner-theater performances. Her work in Hogan’s Alley often drew stares. “I had to keep coming in and out of the gates at Quantico in a variety of wild and ridiculous costumes,” said Ms. Rhodes, now a freelance writer in Roanoke, Va. The FBI has used similar training towns and buildings for decades. The current Hogan’s Alley dates to 1987. It was drawn up with ideas from Hollywood set designers to provide a realistic environment. Hogan’s Alley was named after a 19th-century comic strip that unfolds in a rough New York slum full of criminals. The FBI’s storefront version reflected an emphasis on urban crime scenes and scenarios. As America changed, along with the nature and locale of criminal activities, so has Hogan’s Alley. The FBI added single-family houses about a decade ago for trainees to practice dealing with trouble in the suburbs. Subway’s operator was advertising for a manager in Hogan’s Alley a couple of months ago. Among the usual requirements was one outlier on the help-wanted listing: “Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance.” Maybe the town’s reputation isn’t so bad after all. The company said it was no longer accepting applications.

Finally come to an end after more than 2 decades. Japan executes AUM doomsday cult founder Asahara, 6 members https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2018/07/2f080e7e4f87-bulletin-aum-founder-asahara-mastermind-behind-1995-sarin-gas-attack-executed.html AUM Shinrikyo cult founder Shoko Asahara, who was convicted of numerous murders including the 1995 sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway system, was executed Friday along with six former senior members of the cult, the Justice Ministry said. Asahara, 63, whose real name was Chizuo Matsumoto, was sentenced to death more than a decade ago for masterminding the subway attack and other acts that resulted in the deaths of 29 people among a total of over 6,500 victims. He was among 13 people placed on death row in connection with the string of crimes perpetrated by the doomsday cult. The six others executed on the same day are Yoshihiro Inoue, 48, Tomomitsu Niimi, 54, Tomomasa Nakagawa, 55, Kiyohide Hayakawa, 68, Masami Tsuchiya, 53, and Seiichi Endo, 58. Asahara was executed at a Tokyo detention center, while the others were hanged at the same detention center as well as those in Osaka, Hiroshima and Fukuoka. "Their death penalties had been finalized after sufficient deliberations at courts," Justice Minister Yoko Kamikawa said at a press conference in the afternoon, adding that she made careful considerations before ordering the executions on Tuesday. Kamikawa, however, declined to comment on how the seven were selected among the death row inmates. In March, seven of the 13 AUM death row inmates were transferred from the Tokyo detention center to other facilities across the country, fanning speculation they could be executed anytime. Some of those transferred were not among the seven hanged Friday. Inoue, who was among the transferred seven, filed for a retrial at the time. Japan usually does not execute people who are seeking retrial. The move drew sharp criticism from some lawmakers as well as Amnesty International, which called capital punishment "the ultimate denial of human rights." Kamikawa said that capital punishment is "unavoidable" for such heinous crimes. The following are brief descriptions of three major criminal cases involving the AUM Shinrikyo doomsday cult. Tokyo subway sarin gas attack Under instructions from AUM leader Shoko Asahara, 15 senior members conspired to take plastic bags containing sarin liquid onto five Tokyo subway trains and release the poison by puncturing the bags with umbrellas, vaporizing the nerve agent, during the morning rush hour on March 20, 1995. The attack, one of Japan's worst terrorism incidents, killed 13 people and injured over 6,200. Matsumoto sarin attack Under instructions from Asahara, several AUM members released sarin gas from a vehicle mounted with a spraying device at a parking lot in a residential district of the city of Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on the night of June 27, 1994. The attack killed eight people and injured more than 100. Lawyer Sakamoto murder Under instructions from Asahara, six AUM members strangled 33-year-old lawyer Tsutsumi Sakamoto, who had been helping parents seeking to free their children from the cult's control, as well as his 29-year-old wife Satoko and their 1-year-old son Tatsuhiko, after sneaking into the family's home in Yokohama, near Tokyo, in the early hours of Nov. 4, 1989. Victims of AUM crimes and their families largely welcomed the move, which came decades after the crimes were committed due to prolonged trials. Some said Japan has now lost a chance to hear an account of the crimes from Matsumoto, who had stopped making meaningful speeches from the middle of his first trial, which started in April 1996. "The time has come. That was my only thought," said Shizue Takahashi, 71, who lost her then-50-year-old husband, the assistant stationmaster Kazumasa, in the Tokyo subway sarin attack, adding many others had been waiting for the day. "A third of my life has been affected by AUM. Thinking that makes me feel frustrated," Takahashi said. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said police have increased vigilance toward the cult's successor organization, Aleph, following the executions. "The police will take measures to be fully prepared," the top government spokesman said when asked by reporters about potential retaliation by people close to the cult. The Public Security Intelligence Agency on the same day inspected Aleph offices and other related sites nationwide. Asahara was arrested in May 1995, just under two months after the March 20 subway attack, which claimed the lives of 13 people and left more than 6,200 others injured. In a February 2004 ruling, the Tokyo District Court found Asahara guilty of all 13 charges and sentenced him to death, saying, "We cannot help saying that the motivation and purpose of the crimes were too outrageous and ridiculous, as he tried to control Japan in the name of salvation." Asahara was also convicted of masterminding a June 1994 sarin gas attack in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, which killed eight people and injured more than 100. He was also convicted of the murders of lawyer Tsutsumi Sakamoto, who had been helping parents seeking to free their children of the cult's control, and his wife and their 1-year-old son in November 1989. The death sentence against him was finalized in 2006. After his arrest and the start of his trial in April 1996, Asahara began exhibiting baffling behavior in the courtroom and detention facilities, often remaining silent or just mumbling. His execution came as a slew of trials involving AUM members came to an end after more than 20 years with the Supreme Court's decision on Jan. 18 to reject an appeal against a life sentence filed by Katsuya Takahashi, the last former member on trial. Japan forgoes executing death row inmates if an accomplice is still on trial. Around 190 people were indicted for crimes involving AUM Shinrikyo, and Asahara's first trial alone took seven years and 10 months to complete at the Tokyo District Court. AUM evolved from a yoga school established by Asahara in 1984 and had about 1,400 live-in followers and over 10,000 lay followers at one point. It renamed itself Aleph in 2000 and two splinter groups have been formed, including one established by high-profile former member Fumihiro Joyu. Following reports of the executions, Joyu reiterated his apology to people affected by AUM but said he is no longer part of the original cult. "As I also bear a heavy responsibility, I would like to apologize to the victims," he said, although adding, "I have left Aleph more than 10 years ago, and I don't have any special feelings (for Asahara)." The Public Security Intelligence Agency continued to monitor the groups, believing they were still under the influence of Asahara. The followers of the three groups total about 1,650 in Japan and about 460 in Russia, while the groups hold more than 1 billion yen ($9 million) in assets, according to the agency. Asahara told his followers he is the incarnation of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction and regeneration, and urged them to entrust themselves and their assets to Shiva and himself for life, according to prosecutors who indicted him. After he and 24 other AUM members unsuccessfully ran in the House of Representatives election in 1990 in an attempt to take over the state, he started planning mass murders of members of the public in revenge, according to the prosecutors.

How many here eat Subway? Do you think eating Subway and walking can really help lose weight? I think their sandwiches are nice if you eat every now and then, while their cookies are very tasty. I don't put too much hope into the food being healthy though as my favourite is the meatball marinara. Main problem with Subway is their super expensive price.

& we thot SG mrt has lots of IMH cases... here comes NYC & its Fight of the Night!

Kid to be hung! REspect the parents for making that decision Taiwan student who went on subway stabbing spree to face firing squad The Star / Asia News Network July 2014 Taiwanese prosecutors on Monday said they were seeking the death penalty for a man accused of killing four people and wounding nearly two dozen others in a stabbing spree on the Taipei subway that shocked the island. Cheng Chieh, a 21-year-old college student, was charged with four accounts of murder and 22 accounts of attempted murder for the fatal attack on May 21, the first of its kind on the city's subway system since it began operating in 1996. "The accused's actions fit the definition of mass murders, his means were ruthless and inhuman, and caused irreparable harm to the victims and their families. We demand the court sentence him to death," prosecutors said in a statement. The incident shocked Taiwan, otherwise proud of its low levels of violent crime, and resulted in several minor injuries as edgy commuters fled trains over false alarms in the following week. Cheng's parents had asked for him to be sentenced to death to help ease the pain inflicted on the victims and their families, calling their son's actions "unforgivable", reports The Star. Executions are carried out in Taiwan by a single shot to the heart from the back - or, if the prisoner agrees to donate his organs, a bullet to the back of the head. Prosecutors said psychological evaluations have shown that Cheng was not in a state of mental disorder when he committed the crime, and that he is fit to stand trial. They described him as "anti-society, narcissistic, immature and pessimistic". In elementary school, he vowed to "kill people in revenge" after having trouble with classmates, they said. Local media said he had been obsessed with online killing games and had written horror stories since high school. Cheng's parents spoke to reporters on May 27 at the subway station outside Taipei where the killings took place. " Although he is our child, the crime he committed is unforgivable," Cheng's sobbing father said. "I think he should be sentenced to death... he should face it himself. Only by so doing may the pains inflicted on the victims and the wounded and their families be slightly eased." He urged judges to pass sentence on his son as soon as possible. "We hope Cheng Chieh can act in a correct manner during his next life," he added. Security has been strengthened on the metro, which transports around 1.85 million people a day. The Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation is seeking a compensation of Tw$20.61 million ($687,000) from Cheng for operational losses after it lost around 945,000 passengers in the 10 days following the attack.

Two subway trains collided in Seoul on Friday, injuring scores of people but with no immediate report of any fatalities, the emergency services said. "So far, we have a total of 78 injured, all of them lightly," a spokesman for the Seoul emergency services told AFP. One TV news channel put the number of injured at 170. News of the accident broke as the country was still reeling from a ferry disaster on April 16 that left around 300 dead or missing -- most of them schoolchildren -- after the boat capsized and sank. The tragedy triggered widespread public anger and a bout of national soul-searching as to whether the country had sacrificed safety standards in its rush for economic development. The details of Friday's subway accident were not immediately clear, but it appeared that one train had stopped in, or close to, Sangwangsimni station in eastern Seoul when the second train ran into its back. Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/dozens-injured-as-subway/1092652.html

Between the unfortunate saga of flight MH370 and the recent Grand Prix, Malaysia has been on the radar more than usual lately. And now our neighbour has popped up again, once more related to transportation issues, as Kuala Lumpur is working on a new subway system. Which isn't something we'd normally care about, but this subway just happens to have been designed by BMW. Or one of its divisions, anyway. While BMW makes all manner of automobiles and motorcycles and even has a background in aviation, its subterranean transportation business is handled by DesignworksUSA, a network of design studios that fall under the BMW Group umbrella. The California studio recently designed a refresh for San Francisco's BART trains, and has now turned its focus on the Malaysian capital. The trains penned by BMW DesignworksUSA are based on the Metro Inspiro system engineered by Siemens and will be built in Malaysia by domestic constructor Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd. The 58 driverless, four-car trains feature LED lighting, handicapped access and contrasting-color doors for easy embarking and disembarking. Larger wheels make it ride quieter and after their planned 30-year life-cycle, they'll be 95 percent recyclable. But our favorite part (whether it makes it onto the finished product or not) is the signature BMW racing stripes flanking the stainless steel coachwork... you know, because racing.

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Instead of offering free ride to minimize the crowded situation. Perhaps this is a good idea to encourage some form of work out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojo9M1cPSPI http://www.viralviralvideos.com/2013/11/11/moscow-subway-ticket-machine-accepts-30-squats-as-payment/

Bros, Since I am a Muslim , I can't eat the Subway here.. I went to JB a few days back.. to Jusco Bukit Indah.. Subway has an outlet there.. Hence , I decided to try it.. I bought the Club Sandwich.. feeling a lil bit itchy , I opted for double meat.. foot long..and. taa daa.. It came up close to RM30?! I was stunned.. Bros.. Just curious.. Do you really think it's worth the $$.. I think McD's more worth,

More fast-food joints offer healthier choices, says HPB By Satish Cheney, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 04 August 2008 2131 hrs SINGAPORE: The Health Promotion Board (HPB) said on Monday that more fast-food joints in Singapore have come up with healthier offerings as part of its Healthier Dining Programme. So far, 73 restaurant outlets have come onboard, including Subway and Saybons outlets. The HPB said these healthier options are generally lower in fat and salt, and serve generous portions of fruits and vegetables. This initiative rose out of concern that Singaporeans are spending more on fast-food, according to the 2003 Household Expenditure Data. The HPB said the data also showed that cooked food budget for each Singapore family has doubled between 1982 and 2002. - CNA/yb http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stori...364859/1/.html after the national day beedeo fiasco, this is the next ultimate wayang. 太丢人现眼， 用别人的屁股当金贴在脸皮。 dun they know subway has been advocators of nutritional food for donkey years before their shameless food programme was even set up??? so will they next say they invented fastfood just like koreans invented curry?