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On yesterday we learned of the loss of two of America\’d5s famed public figures, Michael Jackson & Farrah Fawcett. Both deaths serve as tragic reminders of how short life really is and how it will surely come to and end for each of us. \ \ Although there are lovers and haters alike, one...
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Here is some information on fireworks from the U.S. Fire Administration:\ \ By the Numbers: Fireworks\ 30,100 Estimated number of fires caused by fireworks each year\ \ 9,500 Estimated number of injuries caused by fireworks each year\ \ 11 Fireworks-related deaths occurred in 2007\ \ $34 million Amount of direct property loss caused by...
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This week\’d5s recipe came from a family friend from Maryland. With all the good squash available now, I thought you might enjoy these fritters.\ \ Betty\’d5s Squash Patties\ 1 cup flour\ 1 teaspoon sugar\ 1/2 teaspoon salt\ 3/4 cup milk\ 1 egg\ 1/4 cup vegetable oil\ 3 cups grated yellow squash\ 1 medium onion,...
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Part 4 of Stopping Unsafe Practices in the Fire Service.
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On yesterday we learned of the loss of two of America’s famed public figures, Michael Jackson & Farrah Fawcett. Both deaths serve as tragic reminders of how short life really is and how it will surely come to and end for each of us.
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This week\’d5s recipe comes from my favorite sister-in-law Ione Allen. It is her signature cake\’d1she made one for my sister to take back to Florida with her last week.\ \ Sock-It-To-Me Poundcake\ 1 box of Duncan Hines butter cake mix\ 4 eggs\ 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream\ 1/2 cup Wesson oil\ 1/4 cup...
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I\’d5m often being accused of still being trapped in the 80\’d5s era. One of the reasons for this revolves around a former NBC television program called \’d2Miami Vice.\’d3 Among so much more, this show had hip music, good story lines and a great looking sports car. \ \ One of the leading actors of...
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For what the name SHELBY means to the Ford enthusiast, YENKO means much the same to those whom love the Chevy. In 1969 GM introduced a new and limited breed of muscle, the Yenko 427. \ \ Don Yenko was the owner of a Chevy car dealership in PA. He was somewhat of a...
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Garden catalogues often run to hundreds of pages, crammed with specialty tools designed to make gardening easier. But somehow I always find myself pulling out three common household items when I’m trying to bring a bit of order to my outdoor surroundings.
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Ever caught a shark? Chances are, if you do much saltwater fishing this time of year, you have. When the SC waters warm up, the sharks show up in great numbers. If your not a fisherman, this may not be great news to you! \ Just this week the state record for Blacktip Shark...
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I’m often being accused of still being trapped in the 80’s era. One of the reasons for this revolves around a former NBC television program called “Miami Vice.” Among so much more, this show had hip music, good story lines and a great looking sports car.
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