GEOMAGNETIC STORM: Earth is entering a high-speed stream of solar wind, and this is causing geomagnetic storms around the poles. A G1-class storm is underway now. Arctic sky watchers should be alert for auroras.
Dr Subhash Ranjan
Fire Safety for the New Year
The holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Whether you are getting ready to do some holiday entertaining at home or headed out to a party to ring in the New Year, State Fire Marshal Chuck Duffy suggests following these simple tips to ensure a celebration that is both festive and fire-safe:
House parties
Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your home fire escape plan.
Keep children and pets away from lit candles.
Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.
Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.
Ask smokers to smoke outside. Provide deep ashtrays and wet cigarette butts with water before discarding.
Nightclubs and Other Public Assembly Buildings
Before You Enter
Is the building in a condition that makes you feel comfortable? Is the main entrance wide and does it open outward to allow easy exit? Is the outside area clear of materials that may block exits?
Have a communication plan. Identify a relative or friend to contact in case of emergency.
Pick a meeting place outside to meet family or friends if there is an emergency.
Once inside
Look for all available exits and be prepared to use the closest one.
Make sure aisles are wide enough and not obstructed by chairs or furniture. Check to make sure your exit door is not blocked or chained.
Are there fire sources such as candles burning, cigarettes or cigars burning, pyrotechnics, or other heat sources that may make you feel unsafe? Are there safety systems in place such as alternative exits, sprinklers, and smoke alarms?
The holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Whether you are getting ready to do some holiday entertaining at home or headed out to a party to ring in the New Year, State Fire Marshal Chuck Duffy suggests following these simple tips to ensure a celebration that is both festive and fire-safe:
House parties
Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your home fire escape plan.
Keep children and pets away from lit candles.
Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.
Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop.
Ask smokers to smoke outside. Provide deep ashtrays and wet cigarette butts with water before discarding.
Nightclubs and Other Public Assembly Buildings
Before You Enter
Is the building in a condition that makes you feel comfortable? Is the main entrance wide and does it open outward to allow easy exit? Is the outside area clear of materials that may block exits?
Have a communication plan. Identify a relative or friend to contact in case of emergency.
Pick a meeting place outside to meet family or friends if there is an emergency.
Once inside
Look for all available exits and be prepared to use the closest one.
Make sure aisles are wide enough and not obstructed by chairs or furniture. Check to make sure your exit door is not blocked or chained.
Are there fire sources such as candles burning, cigarettes or cigars burning, pyrotechnics, or other heat sources that may make you feel unsafe? Are there safety systems in place such as alternative exits, sprinklers, and smoke alarms?
Des Waterfall- Fairlands Lakes UK
Rangers and others are still keeping an eye out, but the search for a missing hiker in Olympic National Park was suspended.
A park spokeswoman, Jacilee (JAK'-ih-lee) Wray, says there was nothing more to do after Sunday's search turned up no additional signs of Jim Griffin.
The 60-year-old Port Angeles went for a day hike Dec. 22 to Olympic Hot Springs and was reported missing Wednesday night by his friends when he failed to show up at a Christmas Eve dinner.
His pack was found Christmas Day about 50 feet off the trail.
Tribulus terrestris
Chinese medicine
An annual herb, the fruit of which is alterative, nutritive and tonic; it strengthens muscles and tendons,facilitates labour, purifies blood, and has been used for anaemia, sexual dysfunction, malnutrition,increased urinary frequency, low breast milk production, poor vision and tinnitus.
An annual herb, the fruit of which is alterative, nutritive and tonic; it strengthens muscles and tendons,facilitates labour, purifies blood, and has been used for anaemia, sexual dysfunction, malnutrition,increased urinary frequency, low breast milk production, poor vision and tinnitus.
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