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Damon Albarn, the lead singer of the band 'Gorillaz' has come under the spotlight recently because he has flaunted fire safety laws in the UK by smoking a cigarette on stage during the first night of their new tour. The leading anti-smoking charity in the UK has called for him to be prosecuted. Former Blur front man Damon and his fellow band mate Paul Simonon were performing in Portsmouth at the Wedgewood rooms when they sparked up cigarettes and began smoking on stage. ASH (Action Smoking Health) have called for the pair to be prosecuted and fined for such an outrageous breach of safety laws. Amanda Sandford of ASH said "There can be no excuse for that as it is an indoor place and the law is very...

Deep fat fryers and any fire associated with them have always been a real pain to deal with in the past, but in recent years a new type of extinguisher has entered the market which is specifically designed for them. The wet chemical fire extinguisher is designed to be used on Class F fires involving cooking fats and oils and spawned a new British Standard which is BS 7937:2000. Now the wet chemical extinguisher is only to be used on cooking fats such as animal and vegetable oils, in no circumstances should they ever be used to tackle a Class B fire involving flammable liquids such as petrol or diesel. The normal fire rating on a wet chemical model is 13A and they should only ever be situated within...

Along The Way is the latest Smooth Jazz CD put out by the highly talented Brian Hughes who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I'm confident Brian Hughes fans, and Smooth Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one. The CD opens with a great track, Along The Way, that I suspect will be heard on radio stations everywhere, and deservedly so. It's a really nice track. Smooth Jazz music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Hughes on several of the tracks. Artists like Eric Marienthal, Chris Botti and Les Portelli just to name a few. Overall Along The Way is outstanding from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a...

Children love to be alone because alone is where they know themselves, and where they dream." -Roger Rosenblatt, The Man in the Water, 1994 Allowing a child's imagination to blossom is as simple as letting them express themselves through good old-fashioned play. Whether it's learning to problem solve by "selling groceries," demonstrating self-expression while pouring tea for their favorite dolls, or concentrating on sliding down the pole of their firehouse, young minds need frequent opportunities to freely express themselves. "All children can and should learn how to tap into their own creativity," says Torie Seeger, a senior program specialist at the Early Childhood Education and Training Program...

The exceptionally talented Smooth Jazz artist Steve Oliver has released his CD entitled 3-D. I am very confident and happy to announce that I believe Steve Oliver fans, and Smooth Jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one. With the release of 3-D Steve Oliver's artistic excellence is on full display as he has once again delivered a brilliant collection of tracks that could very well be his best work to date. This one grabs your attention right from the very beginning with Magic World and doesn't let go until the very last note of the very last song See You Soon, which is another great track by the way. One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists...

An outdoor playhouse is fun for kids, and gives them a chance to use their creativity. These playhouses come in many different models and sizes. Before you shop for your playhouse, you'll most likely want to decide what size you want it to be. You, and perhaps your child, can decide on the style, and what you want to put in it. Your choice of styles includes, but is not limited to, Victorian, Cape Cod, Gingerbread, log cabin, or even a firehouse, caboose, or church. You may also want to consider whether or not to put a picket fence or any other type of fence around it or partially around it. There is also an option of getting a playhouse with a front porch. Some of the playhouses have dormers, and...

Although one of the main reasons for promotional items is to get information out about a company or an organisation, it is important for the promotional items to be items that are both useful and responsible. That is one reason that some companies are offering promotional first aid kits. They may not be an item that one would expect to hold a company's logo and information, but they are an item that every household should have. So why not have a company's information on them as well? 1. A good item to distribute at conferences and expos Due to first aid kits being an item that most households will have or should have, it's a good item to take with you. It will show people who stop by your booth that...

South Carolina motorists can receive $1 for every old auto or marine battery they take in to any AAA Car Care Center or AAA-approved auto repair shop during AAA Carolinas' "Great Battery Roundup" through April 24 as part of Earth Week activities. AAA shops are at 2031 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. in West Ashley, 1733 U.S. Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant and 9980 Dorchester Road in Summerville. Members and the general public can participate. Separately, Whole Foods Market, including its Mount Pleasant store at 923 Houston Northcutt Blvd., will set up drop boxes for recycling wine corks in a partnership with Cork ReHarvest. Fired up Firehouse Subs and the Public Safety Foundation, which has donated more than $2...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This museum displays the some of the most heralded sculptures in the world. The National Gallery of Art. America's national museum of art, displaying works of old America, including Native American artwork and sculptures. The Museum of Modern Art. The cutting edge museum displaying more confusing and controversial works of art. However, perhaps the most controversial form of artwork today is not on display in the Museum of Modern Art. Instead, this form of artwork is on display in a Brooklyn firehouse. The form- Chainsaw Art. Chainsaw artists start with only a large stump of wood. The artist revs up the chainsaw and starts carving away. Though it sounds like a...

About the Community Located north of I-90, Issaquah Highlands is a planned community that is a diverse mix of single and multi-family homes, as well as people of all backgrounds and incomes. The neighborhood features a balanced blend of commercial and recreational attractions that provides residents and visitors alike with everything they could ask for. The community includes: * More than 1500 acres of parks and open space, where families and individuals can enjoy nature, picnic, play and exercise. This includes two dog parks for the furrier residents of Issaquah Highlands. * High Street, a shopper's paradise - including cafés, spas, a ballet studio, pet boutiques and a variety of small shops and...

Ever since the movie about the 101 Dalmatians, this spectacular spotted dog has grown in popularity. The Dalmatian's history however goes beyond that of the movie. He is also known as a "carriage dog" or a "firehouse dog". Before the "horseless carriage", horses were used to pull the fire wagons and the dog became a common sight around the Fire Stations in the United States. The dog was used as a protector of the carriage, trained to run beneath the wheels and protect the horses by keeping other farm dogs at bay. The Dalmatian is an all around guard dog and protector and has also been used as a hunter. The Dalmatian is an easy care breed, a simple wipe down of the coat will keep him clean. His...

From grocery stores to the doctor's office, babies take toys everywhere! It's common to see a baby grasping a stuffed animal or a favorite rattle almost anywhere they go. Toys comfort baby and can help them to feel secure when they are in a rapidly changing environment. As a baby grows, so to does the collection of toys that begin to invade their bedroom...and the living room...and Mom's purse, etc. So what is a clutter-loathing parent to do? Storage options for baby toys range from no-frills to whimsical designs. The classic toy box can now be found shaped like a car or ship, or decorated with the latest cartoon movie superstar. Of course the classic wooden toy chest never goes out of style. Toy...

Dalmatians were well known as a carriage dog and so they were also known as Spotted Coach-dogs. Evidence shows that possibly the breed existed centuries before it was named in the 18th century. There is 4000-year-old Greek art showing dogs that look much like modern Dalmatians. The Dalmatian dog breed's popularity surged with the 1956 novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith, and also the Disney film based on the book. Their size allowed them to fit under the rear axle of the coach, where they often ran. Their stamina allowed them to keep up with the horses and guard dog tendencies allowed the owners to leave the coach without worrying about their possessions. It was often said that a...

My daughter was sent home from school the other day with a letter from her teacher stating she had not been doing her homework and could I look into the matter. When confronted, my daughter claimed she was suffering from Bibliophobia, or a fear of books. I guess it's a better excuse than "My dog ate my homework". When I was young, I was well known for my ability to stare anyone down without laughing first. My daughter seems to have inherited this unique ability as well. I can't even say Bibliophobia with a straight face; much less use it as an excuse for why I didn't do my homework... or my taxes properly. My daughter said that in fact this was a very real and very serious condition; she had...

One of the necessary expenses involved in owning your home is insuring it. All homeowners should have it. If they don't, they're playing a very dangerous game. Why run the risk of not insuring one of the largest investments you'll ever make in your life. One catastrophic loss and it's gone. In the process of buying insurance, we'd like to help you get the most for your money and save whenever possible. We all work very hard to earn money, let's not give away more than we have to. Here are a few tips that will help you to save money on your homeowner's policy: 1. Know the difference: It is very important to know the difference between a 'named peril' policy vs. 'all risk'. A named peril is more...

Almost every spiritual and religious teaching exhorts its followers to donate a portion of their income to the support of the community and the common good, both as a way of ensuring (and insuring) the community's ability to care for its own and as a way to allow the tither to realize the extent of and to express gratitude for their own success. Although each religion and sect has its own idea of what constitutes a proper tithe (usually around 10% of the participant's earnings), the concept of tithing is a wise and long-standing tradition - one that each of us should be encouraged to add to our lives. Giving "cleans out the pipes" of energy flow so that more can flow through, and it helps us realize...

Today as I was driving past the firehouse in my neighborhood, I saw an electric billboard with the following message lit up on a bright red LCD screen and aimed at the motorists: "NEVER PLAY WITH MATCHES!" Who usually plays with matches? A child. Who is driving past that billboard? Adults. Would a child ever drive a car? Never. Would a child who is riding in a car (usually in the back seat) would ever see and read the sign? Perhaps; if he or she knows how to read. The way that sign was ill-suited for its audience reminded me the way some technical documents are equally ill-suited for their end-users. If you have not considered the PERFORMANCE GOAL of your audience, that is, what your audience wants...

It's a day before your big day and you're still not sure if you look dazzling enough in your chosen tuxedo. You face the mirror. You look formal and decent, that's for sure, but something is missing. You look notice that your cuffs look boring and a light bulb started flashing. You're not wearing cufflinks. Cufflinks are essential men's accessories. An ordinary suit can look good and stunning with the right pair of cufflinks. For weddings, however, cufflinks can make your already elegant tuxedo sparkle and assume a different level of sophistication. The only problem would probably be choosing the proper pair. Depending on the theme of your wedding, there are different cufflinks that can surely meet...

Dalmatians, sometimes known as the firehouse dog, love to play. They enjoy going for walks, running, and fetching. If you lead an active lifestyle and want a dog to take with you when participating in outdoor activities, then a Dalmatian is one of the best breeds to own. Dalmatians, when treated and cared for properly, can make fantastic pets for those who enjoy an active lifestyle. An energetic dog by nature, Dalmatians require attention from their owners and should be walked at least once a day. Many people enjoy taking these dogs to parks, dog runs, and other areas where there are other dogs and people. Adult Dalmatians are usually 19 to 24 inches in height and weigh 45-65 lbs. Males are larger...

Nebraska is well known for its agriculture, supplying an abundance of food crops from the bountiful farms dotting the landscape. As a bonus for wine lovers, grapes are among the crops thriving here, particularly in the eastern portion of the state. The confluence of the Platte and Missouri Rivers creates lush valleys and an ideal environment for a burgeoning number of Nebraska wineries just waiting for your visit. Let's take a closer look at the Nebraska wine industry, and explore Omaha and beyond. Nebraska Wine Nebraska, much like other midwestern states, has a long tradition of grape growing and wine making. Just before Prohibition, over 5000 acres of grapes proliferated the Nebraska countryside...

The West Branch of the Ausable River is one of the most renowned trout streams in the East, and for good reason. One reason is its excellent diversity of brown, brook, and rainbow trout, some of which grow very large. But perhaps the population biggest reason the river is so famous is its deeply forbidding beauty. Indeed, the river's long lines of boulder strewn pocket water are quite dangerous, but it is also what makes the river the fine trout stream it is today. The West Branch of the Ausable River begins at the convergence of two brooks on the slopes of Mount Marcy, the highest peak in the Adirondack Mountains. With that said, publicly accessible fishing begins at the world famous "Ski Jump Pool...

As kids grow up, parents inevitably redecorate the room. While this can get expensive if you are not sure how to transform a room on a shoestring budget, it really does not have to be. The key is knowing how to transform walls, beds, blinds and shades into a new look without buying a new bedroom set. Here we will discuss how to transform a room into a Dalmatian theme. Start with the Bed The classic Dalmatian movie is, of course, 101 Dalmatians which works great for girls. Boys may want to go with a slightly more masculine firehouse and Dalmatian theme. In either case, you will want to paint the bed red. This is why a good solid wood bed is so important for children. Nowadays, you can even buy the 3...

Everyone knows how comforting a soft plush toy can be. No matter how down you are, a snuggle with a cute teddy bear can mean the world-especially if it's a child that needs love, support, and encouragement. If you have stuffed toys that are in new or like new shape, give them a new home to someone who could really use their comfort. There are many organizations that take donated stuffed toys from all over the US, and use them for certain situations. Plush Toys for Emergencies is a company that accepts donations of new or like new stuffed animals to give to children in need. They are sent to children in the hospital, foster children, homeless children, or those whose homes have been burned in fires...

Irish Americans number over forty-four million, twelve percent of the total American population, the only larger ethnic group are German-Americans. The largest Irish-American communities are in Chicago, Boston, New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Kansas City and Savannah, Georgia. Irish people and been emigrating in considerable numbers to the States since the 1760s, however it was during and after the Great Famine of the 1840s that literally millions sailed west across the Atlantic. After 1860, Irish immigration into America continued with family reunification attracting people into the major cities where Irish ghettos were established. They were hired by Irish labour contractors to work in...

Business owners will go to any lengths to protect their companies. Strict inventory control, proper bookkeeping and quality products are all ways to protect a company on paper, but when it comes down to the physical assets of a company, more tangible measures need to be taken. Being proactive about things like warehouse and home security are ways to protect a business after everyone's clocked out for the day. Many business owners who started their own business have watched it grow into what it is today, almost like a child. Indeed, the devotion some people have to their businesses is not too different from the paternal devotion they have to their children. This begs the question: if you care for...

  Unbeknownst to most, crime scenes should not be cleaned by property owners where crimes have been committed. In addition, police and municipal workers do not clean crime scenes in the private sector. Bill Tyrrell is the owner and founder of the company, Triage BioClean Services, which he started in 2008. In addition to doing mold testing and remediation, he offers a complete meth lab testing and cleanup as well as crime scene cleanup. Here, Tyrrell outlines how and why you should hire a professional to clean up a crime scene.   The term crime scene technically refers to any area where a crime has taken place. Having a crime committed on your property can be traumatic and psychologically damaging...

A life lost is life wasted. So is it with fire departments around the world. A major role of these organizations is fire prevention rather than simply fighting fires. Their goal is to educate the public to take precautionary measures to prevent fires and teach them how to survive whenever they encounter the accident. Let their message be instructional to both yourself and your family at this time of year to "play it safe". Fire prevention starts at home with your family. Parents and siblings should know and take responsibility to prevent fire accident that can happen at any time. It is as simple as that. A fire with devastating consequences for all can happen in a flash and yet prevented with a...

Even though last month was Fire Prevention Month, it is never too late to think about fire safety precautions and your apartment. Here is one of the easiest things you can do to protect you and your family. Smoke detectors - Every apartment and town home should have a smoke detector, whether it is part of an alarm system or standalone battery powered unit. Battery powered smoke detectors should be inspected and tested somewhat frequently to make sure they are functioning properly. Last weekend, we set the clocks back, and if you haven't already, you should change the battery before you forget. Be sure to place additional detectors on the ceiling near the bedroom areas of your apartment or town...

One of the most dangerous things parents are forced to do with their children is put them inside a vehicle to go somewhere. When accidents happen, most vehicles are just not equipped to protect little passengers. While safety features, like reinforced doors, can help, others can hurt. Air bags, for example, have been known to literally suffocate small passengers. The best way to compensate for the fact vehicles are built for adults is to put in the right child safety seats and use them where they are most effective. Whether you are planning a trip down the street or across country, having the right seat in place for a child is the best thing you can do to protect precious cargo. The best location in...

Did someone say fire plan...what is a fire safety plan? Fire Departments and building occupants use a fire safety plan to aid them in evacuating a hazardous building. Fire plans allow the occupant to know where they are and the following key component to deal with an emergency situation. Location of all exit doors Location of all fire extinguishers Location of all fire pull stations A Fire Safety Plan also includes a written fire safety manual for staff and property owners. WHO NEEDS A FIRE SAFETY PLAN? The fire code states, a fire safety plan is required for any: Building that is equipped with a fire alarm system Premise that handles or stores flammable or combustible liquids Premise that handles...

In today's generation, Challenge Coins continue to be the illustration of the steady ties and accord among military units. They are popular among scout troops, police departments, fire departments, colleges, schools, and even church groups. While fast rising in popularity, many people do not know what Challenge Coins are, where they came from, or even what their history is, in general. If you want to learn more about what these coins are, here's a brief discussion about the History of Challenge Coins. The history of Challenge Coins dates back to the World War I, where the volunteers of America filled up the freshly formed flying squadrons. Some of these volunteers came from wealthy families, mostly...

Financing a new fire truck ranks among the largest financial decisions that most fire departments will make. It can be gut-wrenching to know what financial choice is right for your department. This article will provide you with 5 Key questions to determine if financing is the right financial method to purchase your fire truck or not. Each of the following 5 Key questions can be answered with a Yes or No. 1. Do you have enough money saved to pay cash for the truck? 2. After paying for the truck, will you have at least 6 months of revenue still in savings? 3. Will you be paying earning a higher interest rate on your loan than earning on your savings? 4. Have you saved funds for all your other...

Everyone loves to give cute stuffed bears and stuffed animals to little kids. And little kids love to get these cute stuffed animals, and often beg their parents for new stuffed animals, regardless of how many they already have. This leads to the common problem of too many stuffed animals! If this is the case for you, one option is to donate used stuffed animals to be given to someone less fortunate. If you want to donate used stuffed animals, you need to make sure that they are in good condition. Any stuffed animals that are falling apart should be thrown away rather than donated, no one wants to receive a worn out or dangerous stuffed animal. The same goes for recalled stuffed animals, you don't...