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02Dec
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02Dec
Christmas is here! Get ready to learn the dos and don’ts in fire safety.
According to the USFA (U.S. Fire Administration) they have a few tips for you to prevent house fires on Christmas Holidays.
When selecting a tree this holiday, the needles on fresh trees should be hard to pull back from the branches, and the needles should not break if the three has been freshly cut. The trunk should be sticky to the touch. Old trees can be identified by bouncing the tree trunk on the ground. If many of the needles fall off, the tree has been cut to log and has probably dried out and is a fire hazard.
When caring for your tree, NEVER place your tree near a heat source, as in a heater or a fireplace. The tree will dry out from the heat causing it to be ignited. Be careful not to drop or flick cigarette ashes near the tree. Do not place or tree up to early or leave it up longer than 2 weeks. Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times. NEVER put your tree branches or needles in a fireplace or woodburning stove. When the tree has dried out, discard it promptly. The best way to dispose of our tree is to send it to a recycling center or have it hauled away by a community pickup service.
When maintaining your holiday lights, you should inspect your holiday lights for rayed wires, bare spots, gaps on the insulation, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or war before putting them up. Use only lighting that has been listed by an approved testing laboratory. ATTENTION! Do not overload your outlets! Do not link more than three light strands, unless the instructions indicated it as safe. Connect strings of lights to an extension cord before putting the cord into the outlet. Make sure to periodically check the wires – They should not be warm to the touch.
Ise only nonflammable decorations – all decorations should be nonflammable or flame-retardant and placed away from heat sources. (Heat vents, heaters, etc.)
Never put wrapping paper in a fireplace. It can result in a very large fire, throwing off dangerous sparks and embers and may result in a chimney fire.
If you are using a metallic or artificial tree, make sure it is flame-retardant.
Avoid using lit candles, If you do use them, make sure they are in stable handles and place them where hey will not get knocked down. Never leave the house with the candles burning.
Never put lit candles near a Christmas tree. – Never go near a Christmas tree with an open flame – lighters, matches or candles.
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02Dec
Hello everyone!
I am looking for new ideas from everyone to place on my site. I have placed a few new stuff, like a section for people to add humerous pictures and share to people. Find it here. I have added a wiki page to replace a few things in the old tutorial page.
I have re-opened a chat network for users to come and hang out.
Now I’m running out of ideas. If you have any good ideas, email ben@benswebsite.org or talk to me on java chat by clicking here.
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26Nov
Hello, currently I (and sure many others) have received a message saying ‘Verify your account’. Then having a full story of why you should, then it says to provide your username, password, date of birth and country. I must tell you, DO NOT REPLY! Report it as a phishing scam!
Here is an example of what it looks like:
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20Nov
Turkey fryers are one of the ways to get turkey cooked fast, but can result in dangerous fires when not careful. Some tips from UL (Underwriters Laboratories) about Turkey Fryer safety.
Why turkey fryers can be dangerous:
* Many units easily tip over, spilling very hot oil within the cooking pot.
* If the cooking fryer is overfilled with oil, the oil may spill out of the unit when the turkey is placed in. Oil may hit the burner/flames causing a fire to engulf the entier unit.
* Partially frozen turkeys placed into the fryer can cause a spillover effect. This too may result in an extensive fire.
* With no thermostat controls, the units have potential to overheat the oil at the point of a combustion.
* The sides of the cooking pot, lid and handles can get dangerously hot, posing servere burn hazards.
If you absolutely have to use the turkey fryer, here are some important tips for safer use:
* Turkey fryers should ALWAYS be used outdoors within a safe distance from buildings or any other material the can burn.
* Never use turkey fryers on wooden decks or in garages.
* Make sure the fryer is on a leved surface to prevent spilling.
* Never leave the fryer unattended. Most fryers do not have a thermostat control and if you don’t watch the fryer carefully it will continue to heat until it catches fire.
* NEVER let childern or pets near the fryer when in use or after use. The oil inside can remain dangerously hot hours after use, and can cause servere burns.
* To avoid oil spills, do not overfill the fryer.
* Always use well-insulated potholders or oven mitts when touching the pot or lid. If possible, use safety goggles to protect your eyes from oil splatter.
* Make sure the turkey is thawed and be careful with marinades. Oil and water don’t mix, and water the oil to spill over, causing a fire or an explosion hazard.
* The National Turkey Federation recommands refrigerator thawing and to allow approximately 24 hours for every five pounds of bird that is thawed in the refrigerator.
* Keep an all-propose fire extinguisher nearby. NEVER use water to extinguish a grease fire. Remember to use your best judgement when attempting to fight a fire. If the fire is manageable, use an all-propose fire extinguisher. If the fire is impossible to fight, call 9-1-1 right away.
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