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                        MOUNT EVEREST A famed Swiss climber has died in Nepal's Everest region after falling 1,000 metres off a ridge during preparations to scale the world's highest mountain. Ueli Steck, 40, died on Sunday after falling to the foot of Mount Nuptse, a smaller peak in the area, officials said. "He skidded off about 1,000 metres from camp... Other climbers ascending Everest saw him and asked for his rescue," said Dinesh Bhattarai, director-general at Nepal's Department of Tourism. Steck, one of the most renowned mountaineers of his generation, was acclamatising ahead of a bid to ascend Everest through the less-climbed West Ridge route and nearby Mount Lhotse next month - all without the use of supplemental oxygen. His body was recovered from the site and taken to an airport in Lukla. Steck's family said the exact circumstances of his death were still unclear. "The family is infinitely sad and a...

CAIRO – Pope Francis wrapped up a brief but deeply symbolic visit to Egypt on Saturday with an open-air Mass for the country's tiny Catholic community, defying security concerns to show his support for the Christians of this Muslim majority Arab nation who have increasingly become targeted by Islamic militants. Military helicopters flew overhead and police fanned out in force as Francis zoomed around the soccer stadium in suburban Cairo where Mass was held, using an open-topped golf cart and waving to members of the congregation, evidence of his hallmark desire to be close to his flock at all costs. The crowd cheered him wildly, waving Egyptian and Holy See flags and swaying to hymns sung by church choirs. The military-run stadium has a capacity of 25,000, but only about 15,000 people attended — a reflection that Catholics represent less than 1 percent of Egypt's 92 million people. But the relatively modest number and the draconian security did not dampen their jubilant ...

Anthony Joshua has beaten Wladimir Klitschko with an 11th round stoppage in a thrilling heavyweight title fight in front of 90,000 fans at Wembley. Both fighters were on the brink of defeat at various stages, with Joshua recovering from a knockdown that had him hanging on in the middle rounds to steady the ship and stop the Ukrainian. Klitschko, 41, defied many who believed he would be steamrollered in the early rounds by his younger opponent, and held off the Briton behind his jab. Joshua charged out with a ferocious onslaught in the fifth that sent Klitschko to the canvas, but the experienced former champion recovered well and it was the British fighter who ended the round gasping for air. Smelling blood, Klitschko came back with a right hook in the sixth to knock Joshua down for the first time in his career, with the Watford-born fighter struggling to stay in the fight. A heartstopping few rounds followed for the 2012 Olympic champion as he appeared spent and unsteady,...

                          Fuel Pump The fuel pump is located at the fuel tank and is designed to convey the required quantity of fuel from the tank to the engine at the necessary pressure.                                 Function The purpose of a car fuel pump is to convey the required quantity of fuel from the tank to the engine at the necessary pressure.                                   Safety If an electric fuel pump is not functioning properly, this can have a detrimental effect on safety and comfort. If an inadequate amount of fuel is supplied, this can lead to poor engine performance, misfiring and bucking for example.             Environmental protection One major advantage of an electric fuel pump is lower fuel...

                                Tires    Tires & Wheels: Tire Rotation Description: Tire rotation refers to the regular practice of switching the position of each tire on the car. Purpose: Tire rotation helps to equalize tread wear and is critical to gain the maximum life from your tire investment. Maintenance Tips/Suggestions : Refer to your owner's manual for the recommended rotation interval and pattern; generally a rotation interval of 6,000 miles is recommended. The rotation pattern varies with different makes and models, which shows the tire locations during rotation. Some vehicles have different size tires on the front and back or directional tires. This limits the locations that a tire may take on the vehicle. When in doubt, consult one of our professional technician for guidance. Tire rotation time also offers a good opportunity to have the tires and wheels balanced. It'...

                            Crankshaft Combustion of the fuel-air mixture in the engine produces power. This power is transformed into rotary movement of the crankshaft.                                 Function Combustion of the fuel-air mixture in the engine produces power. This power is transformed into rotary movement of the crankshaft. The linear motion of the pistons is converted by way of the connecting rod into a torque and is then passed to the flywheel. The crankshaft has to withstand considerable loads in this process. On the one hand it is subjected to severe bending and torsional stress. Further loads arise from torsional vibration, as the rotary movement of the crankshaft is constantly being abruptly accelerated and decelerated. The bearings are also subject to a high degree of wear. CRANKSHAFT DESIGN AND COMPO...