Tips On Preventing House Fires

Tips On Preventing House Fires Fire safety is one of the most important things you can teach your children early on, but do you need to brush up on it, as well? ¶ Posted 07 January 2009 † Aydan Corkern § Home ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: damage, fire, Home, house, restoration, safety, water [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 14:51:17

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Odds And Ends

Odds And Ends January 19, 2009 Barack Obama will be keeping many of the furnishings from George Bush's oval office ... rebroadcast on the mall tomorrow. More good inauguration news for Obama: A cease-fire ... to engage in a little damage control. Joe Biden tried to shush his wife to no avail. TPM has a new DC [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 22:47:04

Gaza and the Law of Armed Conflict

While much of the world engages in hand-wringing, placard-waving, teeth-gnashing, ... are more professional, competent and technologically advanced than Hamas and will inflict greater damage ... to halt the incoming rocket fire, while "Hamas seeks the destruction or evacuation of Israel":http [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 17:51:48

ANALYSIS / International community giving Israel time to weaken Hamas in Gaza

By Aluf Benn Last update - 10:30 04/01/2009 The international community, headed by the U.S ... of Israeli officials is aiming to bring about the restoration of the cease-fire with Hamas, which ... damage Hamas' regime. The rationale behind such a move is that a weakened Hamas would improve [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 20:29:25

Andrew Sullivan Award Of The Day

They say it takes all kinds. These kinds we can do without New Bedford fire officials say a homeowner using a blowtorch to melt ice on his back porch set the home on fire causing up to $30,000 in damage. Is there really any point in going ... - and third-floor units, and caused damage to the structure and wiring. See, the problem [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 23:51:36

Cardboard Jesus, Ang Lee's Blood, and Other Things Nick Nolte Lost In the Fire [Requiem For A House]

The smoke has cleared over Zuma Beach, where Nick Nolte's residence succumbed yesterday to a devastating fire that caused nearly $3 million in damage. And as much as we appreciate your helpful tips as to how that blaze began, officials ... from there, sending the Oscar-nominated actor out a window suffering from a cut on his hand, smoke [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 23:10:32

Actor Nick Nolte escapes through window as fire engulfs house

Actor Nick Nolte escapes through window as fire engulfs house Submitted by Sahil Nagpal on Tue, 10/07/2008 - 22:51 ... from smoke inhalation and abrasions, but was not hospitalized. According to celebrity website E! Online, the fire caused damage worth an estimated 3.4 million dollars. (dpa) » Login or register [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 22:51:56

10 Do’s and Don’ts of Litter Training Kittens

10 Do’s and Don’ts of Litter Training Kittens January 18th, ... thing that can happen inside your new car besides a fire? I’m an “odor damage loss prevention specialist” and I’ve seen it all. Insurance companies refer their expensive problem cars [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:01:31

Pagani Zonda F meets untimely demise

The death of a supercar is never a pretty sight, because they tend to go out as they lived: spectacularly ... then struck a pole rear-end first. The engine caught fire shortly afterward, compounding the damage [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 00:32:35

Five Common Mistakes When Buying a Property in Foreclosure Auction

Many investors tend to get into the foreclosure auction process, ... . The house may sustain significant structural and fire damage or a host of other flaws. 4. Paying Too [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 01:00:59

Wireless Optical Road Mice

By Evan Ackerman If your top criteria when it comes to a computer mouse is looks and not usability, then you’re an idiot potentially misguided, ... , you can buy comprehensive bumper-to-bumper insurance with no deductibles. The insurance covers “mechanical breakdown, crashes, theft, fire, acts of god, parental repossession, beverage or water damage [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 07:14:59

Quoth The Baltimore Raven: “HHHHACK-PTOOIE”

There are many, many ways to start a fight. Sucker punches, insults, grabbing the wrong woman’s posterior ... . But in terms of disparity between perceived and actual damage, there’s no more illogical yet sure-fire way to piss another man off than spitting. Frank Walker (The assailant, with helmet [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 19:50:19

Tory Reshuffle: Do It Quickly Or Not At All

Reshuffle speculation is now getting out of control and threatens to do damage to the Conservatives ... of friendly fire at the moment. An unnamed Tory MP tells today's Telegraph: "Just imagine the shadow [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 16:13:00

Fire Destroys Trackside Tavern, 5th Earl Sustains Heavy Damage

UPDATE V: One of the 5th Earl owners, David, checks in and promises to come back “stronger and better than before” in the comments section ... department reports that 5th Earl did receive smoke and water damage and additional structural damage because ... . UPDATE IV: Ali Laipple has posted a gallery of photos of the damage on her Facebook page.  Click [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 13:59:20

FLASHBACK - Fake Al Qaeda

FLASHBACK - Fake Al Qaeda Tags: COVER-UP/DECEPTIONS "Ana raicha Al Qaeda" is colloquial for "I'm going to the toilet" ... had completely collapsed from fire damage alone in previous history. Jan 14 08:09 Obama Asks [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:26:59

Gaza jihadists fire more rockets into Israel

While Israel sends food into Gaza. "Gaza terrorists fire eight Qassam rockets into western Negev," by Yanir Yagana for Haaretz, December 6 ( ... towards Israeli communities in the western Negev on Friday night, though the fire did not result in any injuries or damage to property.... Meanwhile, Palestinians hurled two Molotov cocktails on Friday [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 07:58:16

Israeli Government Focusing On The Real Threat: Isolated Jewish Settlers (Plus: Rockets And Missiles From Gaza Pounding Israeli Town)

Yeah OK: The IDF stated that nine Qassam rockets were fired towards Israel from Gaza Friday evening, ... . No injuries or damage were reported. The Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) claimed responsibility for the fire, which interrupted evening prayer in Sderot. Sderot's been taking more of a beating than usual [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 18:57:33

Condoleezza Rice reflects in exit interview with CNN

From Elise Labott and Charley Keyes CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) ... Minster Fouad Siniora’s pleas for a cease-fire so that Israel could damage the militant group Hezbollah’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 02:57:28

Nick Nolte’s Home Burns in Fire, Causes $3.5M in Damages

If you think you had a bad day today, at least you aren’t Nick Nolte ... also sustained damage and Nolte himself suffered smoke inhalation as well as abrasions. First [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 23:56:36

Firefighters knock down kitchen fire

Firefighters knock down kitchen fire by Michelle Breidenbach Monday October 27, 2008, 12:16 PM Stephen D ... called 911. He said he thought about trying to extinguish the fire himself, but the smoke was too heavy ... and damage is confined to that area. He said he lives in the home with his wife, their four children [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 16:33:47

You need to see this.

U.N. chief: Gaza violence ‘heartbreaking’ - CNN.com ... the dead were 159 children. And then: The fighting largely stopped Sunday with a cease-fire. Israel ... of these children as necessary or as “collateral damage.” They should not have died. But Hamas [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 23:23:39

Evil is Evil

This is awful: Gov. Sarah Palin’s home church was badly damaged by arson, leading the governor to apologize if the fire was connected to “undeserved negative attention” from her failed campaign as the Republican vice presidential nominee. Damage to the Wasilla Bible [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 04:22:30

European Muslims Doing Their Best To Cleanse France Of Jews

The thing about contemporary British and French relations: ... , causing damage but no casualties, officials said.One car was set on fire and pushed by the other ... with a rabbi. The building caught fire but all those inside escaped unharmed. Police found unexploded [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 13:45:50

Battle for New Wilmar

Battle for New Wilmar January 20th, 2009 | n00m | Uncategorized M prediction: ... ft long covered in draconic ruins with alot of damage along its length, but intact. Delmer requests ... to Fire Negate Poison Shadow Meld Heal Wounds Magic Net Wears Light Chiten Armor210SDC 3d6claws +1s [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 21:47:19

Federation-Apocalypse Log 42: All Your Base

With Jamie taking time out for repairs (that colossal battering she’d taken had done quite a lot of damage) ... over a prime business spot, the subway on fire, the merry sounds of a kids gun battle over [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 23:58:13

wrong house raid?

Bad enough when the police get the wrong address and bust through your door in their ninja gear. But it’s gotta be more bizarre when it’s firemen: Deputy Fire Chief Greg Robbins said ... Grosse, causing $1,000 in damage. Oops. Ya know, Santa checks his list twice. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 14:01:35

Goodbye.

tussauds1 BATMOBILE VOICE Damage catastrophic. Initiate eject and self-destruct. EXPLOSIVE BOLTS FIRE all around the pod… BATMOBILE VOICE Goodbye. =^= Scene outside Madame Tussaud’s in Amsterdam. “We’re not taking him back here,” said museum spokeswoman Annemick Dolfin [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 21:58:14

Toulouse, France: Car Bombs Launched Into Synagogue

But, thank God, the petrol bombs did not go off.From the Strait Times: ... -western city of Toulouse on Monday night, causing damage but no casualties, officials said.One car was set on fire and pushed by the other until it hit the door of the synagogue, at a time [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 03:13:00

Gov. Palin’s church torched by arsonist

AP: “ANCHORAGE, Dec. 13 — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s home church was badly damaged by arson, leading the governor to apologize Saturday if the fire was connected to ‘undeserved negative attention’ from her campaign as the Republican vice presidential nominee. “Damage to the Wasilla Bible [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 15:11:06

Ike brings flooding, fires to Texas coast

HOUSTON, Texas (CNN) — Here’s a breakdown of areas in Texas affected by Hurricane Ike as it roared ashore early Saturday: ... district with 7 feet of water. Hours later, that had subsided to 4 feet. The storm also sparked a couple of fires and knocked out power, but the extent of the storm’s damage may not be known until later [more...]

Date: 2008-09-13 14:00:47

French Synagogue Car Bombed.....

Those pesky French "youths"..... TOULOUSE - ATTACKERS launched two cars packed with petrol bombs at a synagogue in France's south-western city of Toulouse on Monday night, causing damage but no casualties, officials said. One car was set on fire and pushed by the other until it hit the door of the synagogue, at a time when about a dozen [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 12:55:54

Lord of the Rings: Battlefront

Lord of the Rings is known for its epic battles and Pandemic brings the Star Wars: ... is to have the mage throw up a shield while allied archers fire arrows through it and are protected ... taking minimal long distance damage. The scout has pretty low life, however, he can hold his own [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 05:53:25

Deck Review: Elemental Heat

Today's deck is one I've spent a little time tuning, and really enjoy playing, it can go off really fast, ... Savage Beating x2 Shock x2 Sorcery Flame Jab x2 Enchantment Power of Fire x2 Land Mountain ... . The Thunderblusts are great for some hasty damage and the persist makes him even cooler, add [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 22:28:00

Opening up Operation Darkness, running into zombies

In the first mission Edward Kyle is an ordinary soldier who enlisted in the British Army after his girlfriend Alicia was killed by the ... machine gun's space invader-like grid of fire or by lobbing a grenade. The hit rate is dependent on distance, but damage isn’t. A strange example is you can walk up to an enemy solider, fire [more...]

Date: 2008-06-12 02:39:01

Outlet sparks fire at Springfield home

SPRINGFIELD - A spark from a faulty electrical outlet set a bed on fire just after 5 p.m. Wednesday, causing an estimated $2,000 damage to a second floor bedroom at 234 Stapleton Road in Sixteen Acres, according to Fire... [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 03:25:24

A Landmark Love Story

The Landmark bookstore opens its doors on 23rd January 2009. Landmark has been shut these past three months after a fire broke out in Infinity Mall where it is housed, causing much damage to merchandise and fittings. Mercifully no human casualties except of course for avid Landmarkers who’ve missed the store sorely all this while that it has been [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 11:13:10

Consumerist's Top 10 Circuit City Stories Of All Time [Circuit City Death Watch]

Now that Circuit City is going to be liquidated — it's time to look back on the store that was ... , Causes $12,119 Of Damage To Your Car Honda later declared VTECnical's car a fire hazard and told ... check to see if they have any "personal" pictures worth keeping. 3. Circuit City Doesn't Sell Fire [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:49:49

McNabb’s Yard Vandalized by Cards Fans

According to ESPN.com, Eagles QB Donovan McNabb’s offseason home in Chandler, ... now and then, especially when it’s on an Eagles player. But any time fire is involved, I think you need ... were cited for misdemeanor criminal damage, and were also named “Boneheads of the Week” by a New [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 05:48:13

Gaza: An Unnecessary War

By StormyFormer President Jimmy Carter writes an excellent op-ed piece in the Washington Post today on why the invasion of Gaza was totally ... visiting Sderot last April and seeing the serious psychological damage caused by the rockets ... , however, agreed to consider a cease-fire in Gaza only, provided Israel would not attack Gaza and would [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 21:24:00

Big Mess

So tonight I made brownies. While they were cooling on the stove, ... freaked out because I knew under the smoldering, stinking, smoking mess there would be floor damage. I dumped some water on it to put out the smoldering fire and then we went to work getting [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:08:00

Monster Skin Rug Looks Warm, Scary

By Evan Ackerman It’s been a long time coming, but finally, ... cave dwelling variety without sharp teeth or eyes. A terrifying and foul beast, it does 2d4 bite damage and has a cold resistance of 5, but is vulnerable to fire and piercing weapons. If you manage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 10:44:35

The Fontanelle Fire in Wenatchee

It was extremely sad to hear, and read, about the big fire at the Fontanelle condominiums in Wenatchee over the week-end ... be damage to others. Monetary damage estimates are up to $2million. Although, one can never replace certain family treasures, it is a good time to remember to carry adequate contents insurance [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 03:05:59

Operation Cast Lead Monday Dec 29th

Sticky post. Please scroll down for new posts and updates. For other liveblogging, see The Muqata ... , terrorists in Gaza continued to fire rockets at Israel during the night, thankfully causing no injuries or damage. In other news, Israel is allowing 100 more trucks of aid in to Gaza, UN Secretary [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 03:45:23

Even the Handicapped Deserve a Chance

Even the Handicapped Deserve a Chance Posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 While working as a volunteer Fire Fighter, Douglas Ryder suffered an accident on the job, which did damage to his spine at the age of 60 right before retirement. Because Douglas was a volunteer, insurance would not cover his lost income [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 15:25:29

Water Restoration 911

I woke too early this morning, so....while I am waiting for my son to wake up, I made myself more useful by reading the "Water Restoration 911" site ... , water damage, water restoration, basement leak or you have a broken pipe, carpet drying and fire ... , Fire restoration, Smoke restoration and Sewage & Drain Backups. If you need more detailed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 05:49:23

Cedar Rapids/Linn County flood statistics

Here are some statistics about the flooding in Linn County, meant as a companion to this story, published today. Data current as of Dec ... affected parcels (5,390 residential) $2.4 billion estimated cost in damage to public infrastructure ... Services City Hall, two jails, municipal court facilities, central fire station, central library [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 16:20:44

Ethanol Is Dangerous to More Than the Economy

As if we didn't already have enough reasons to abandon the absurd biofuel boondoggle, here's another: ... is water-soluble while petroleum is not … This means you can't use water to put out an ethanol fire ... when set afire, E-85 and other ethanol blends can seriously damage a car's key engine components unless [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 16:46:56

Through American Eyes

Today’s Jerusalem Post writes: ‘Israel won, but could have gone deeper’ Israel clearly won the latest round with Hamas, but could have gone deeper into Gaza and done greater damage to the organization, according ... ?!? Seemed, Lt.-Col. Rick Francona? The cease-fire was “just the end of this round, and that seems [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 02:17:58

Sneering at Sderot redux

Remember earlier this year when– during another Israeli response to Hamas rocket fire– the “socialist” Richard Seymour mocked the suffering those ... in the streets and damage the walls. Poor, woebegone Sderot. He’s at it again: I warned you months ago [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 17:30:50

Both parties cheerlead still more loudly for Israel’s war

From Glenn Greenwald: The Israelis have deliberately made it impossible to know the full extent of the carnage and humanitarian disasters because ... all of them by “friendly fire.” The unusually worded Red Cross condemnation of Israel was prompted ... is excercising (the damage it could cause is obviously much greater), this is not so much of a war [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 17:44:30

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