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Dion Dublin believes Pep Guardiola is fireproof despite Man City slump

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former England international Dion Dublin says Manchester City …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Forget Adidas sambas, everyone’s wearing these £90 trainers now

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The shoes debuted at number three in Lyst’s quarterly index of what’s hot …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Remembering Liam Payne: A Legacy That Endures

The Hindu

Liam Payne, the last solo voice in the iconic boy band One Direction, passed away in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the age of 31. His death has left a profound impact on fans worldwide, who remember him as a beloved member of the band. Payne's legacy is set to endure, as his music continues to resonate with listeners and his …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

13 Fire Safety Items You Should Always Have In The House

Huff Post

A firefighter-designed fireproof document bag This document bag was designed by professional firefighters, who purportedly put the bag through a house fire simulation where it was exposed to direct flames, radiant heat and water to ensure its durability through fire and water. The outside of the bag is covered with high-visibility reflective tape to help ensure that you'll be able …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Reviewers Say This One Emergency Fire Item Put Their 'Mind At Ease'

Huff Post

A firefighter-designed fireproof document bag This document bag was designed by professional firefighters, who purportedly put the bag through a house fire simulation where it was exposed to direct flames, radiant heat and water to ensure its durability through fire and water. The outside of the bag is covered with high-visibility reflective tape to help ensure that you'll be able …

Bag Document

10 months ago

Atoner for the broken hearts

China Daily

A wedding photo is being shredded. "In conclusion, there is not a proper way to deal with these photos when a relationship ends," Liu says, adding that some canvases are so solid that they cannot be cut by scissors or damaged with a hammer, while some people think it brings bad luck to burn photos of the living. Liu thinks …

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10 months ago

Atoner for the broken hearts

China Daily

A wedding photo is being shredded. "In conclusion, there is not a proper way to deal with these photos when a relationship ends," Liu says, adding that some canvases are so solid that they cannot be cut by scissors or damaged with a hammer, while some people think it brings bad luck to burn photos of the living. Liu thinks …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Vijay-starrer Leo To Soon Enter Rs 600 Crore Club; Know Collection So Far

News 18

Leo, featuring Thalapathy Vijay, had been one of the most eagerly awaited films of the year and is currently basking in a phenomenal run at the box office. The production banner, Seven Screen Studio, recently announced that within 12 days of its release, the movie has raked in a staggering Rs 540 crore in worldwide earnings. 540+ Crores gross collection …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Some plants are more flammable than others. How gardeners can reduce the risks

Associated Press

The deadly wildfires in Hawaii this month were fueled in part by plants, in particular invasive grasses that have taken over land once occupied by sugar and pineapple plantations. Some plants are more flammable than others, says Michele Steinberg, wildfire division director at the National Fire Protection Association. NATIVE vs. NON-NATIVE As a group, “ native plants aren’t necessarily less …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Some plants are more flammable than others. How gardeners can reduce the risks

The Independent

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1 year, 4 months ago

Major fire on Fremantle Highway could have been prevented, expert says

NL Times

The major fire on the cargo ship Fremantle Highway could have been prevented with the right extinguishing system on board, at least that's what Cor Meedendorp, director of FIFI4Marine, claims. The company is now also starting to install extinguishing systems in parking garages where electric cars are parked and charged. "If you're a shipping company and you have 50 or …

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2 years, 3 months ago

13 Fire Safety Items You Should Always Have In The House

Huff Post

PhoenixGraphicsDecal on Etsy, Amazon A fire alert sticker, a fireproof box, and a fire extinguisher are all useful to have. This is certainly the case for home fires, according to Michael Kozo, New York City Fire Department captain and commanding officer of the FDNY’s Fire Safety Education Unit. Home fire safety “isn’t as simple as having a ‘go bag,’” Kozo …

Your House Heggie

2 years, 7 months ago

Margaret Atwood's fireproof The Handmaid's Tale to be auctioned

Hindustan Times

Margaret Atwood holds a flamethrower in her hand and aims it at a book, which she has authored. Random House Publishing is using this video to promote the fireproof edition of one of its most famous books "The Handmaid's Tale." According to the American Library Association, "The Handmaid's Tale" is among the books most often banned in U.S. schools — …

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2 years, 11 months ago

All 17 victims killed in Bronx apartment block fire have been named

Daily Mail

All 17 victims of a horrific fire that tore through a Bronx apartment block have been named - as it was revealed four survivors including a baby remain on ventilators, and that multiple space heaters were to blame for the blaze. Isatou Jabbie, 31, and husband Hagi Jawara, 41, were confirmed dead Monday after the Bronx apartment building fire by …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Meet the Levi’s historian who has the world’s oldest jeans

Live Mint

"It is a dream job,” says Tracey Panek. For close to two decades, this historian and director of archives at Levi Strauss & Co., a 168-year-old clothing brand, has travelled to different corners of the world in search of vintage jeans for their 150-year-old archive—jeans that could even help inspire a new Levi’s look. XX, the oldest pair of blue …

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3 years, 9 months ago

The restaurateur who overcame Canada's Sixties Scoop

BBC

The restaurateur who overcame Canada's Sixties Scoop Simon Urwin Inez Cook founded Salmon n’ Bannock in Vancouver, British Columbia When Inez Cook opened a restaurant for Indigenous Canadian cuisine, she embarked on an unexpected journey towards rediscovering her identity and finding her long-lost family. Simon Urwin Inez Cook founded Salmon n’ Bannock in Vancouver, British Columbia Then, one day, she …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Formula One: Had a Small Window of Opportunity to Rescue Grosjean, Says F1 Medical Delegate

News 18

Rescuers had only a small window of opportunity to aid Romain Grosjean’s miraculous escape from a fiery crash on the opening lap of Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix, Formula One deputy medical delegate Ian Roberts said. “It was red with flame and you could see him trying to get himself out and he was gradually getting himself further and further out.” …

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5 years ago

Tokyo 2020 to take measures after asbestos found at venue: reports

The Hindu

Tokyo 2020 organisers will take “emergency countermeasures” after asbestos was found at the water polo venue for next year's Games after initially opting against treating it when it was discovered two years ago, Asahi newspaper reported on Monday. The Asahi report said the Tokyo government found the asbestos in fireproof material sprayed on part of the structure supporting the Tokyo …

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5 years ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Event organisers to take 'emergency countermeasures' to tackle asbestos issue at water polo venue

Firstpost

Asbestos, which was once widely used in fireproofing and insulation, has been linked to several health hazards including mesothelioma and other types of cancer. Tokyo: Tokyo 2020 organisers will take “emergency countermeasures” after asbestos was found at the water polo venue for next year’s Games after initially opting against treating it when it was discovered two years ago, Asahi newspaper …

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5 years, 1 month ago

Sen. Kamala Harris introduces bill to boost towns’ wildfire preparedness

LA Times

in November 2018, search and rescue teams inspect the grounds of a house burned by the Camp fire in Paradise, Calif. California Sen. Kamala Harris introduced a bill Thursday that would set aside $1 billion each year to pay for better infrastructure, land-use and evacuation route planning in fire-prone communities. With funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Harris’ bill, …

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5 years, 3 months ago

Want to fireproof your house? Here’s where to start

LA Times

Want to fireproof your house? Safety standards define three risk zones around your home: Zone 1, Zone 2 and Zone 3. Zone 1 extends within 5 feet from every house, shed, garage or other structure. Zone 2 covers anything within 5 to 30 feet of a structure. Zone 3 is the final zone and covers anything within 30 to 100 …

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5 years, 3 months ago

Want to fireproof your home? It takes a village

LA Times

Steve Yusi lives in a high-risk fire zone, and he would seem to have all the defenses a homeowner could want to survive Southern California’s next inferno. He’s In wind-driven scenarios, protecting a home hinges on the little things — such as using the right building materials and maintaining a lush, manageable garden — over pricey projects such as sprinklers, …

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Dion Dublin believes Pep Guardiola is fireproof despite Man City slump

Forget Adidas sambas, everyone’s wearing these £90 trainers now

Remembering Liam Payne: A Legacy That Endures

13 Fire Safety Items You Should Always Have In The House

Reviewers Say This One Emergency Fire Item Put Their 'Mind At Ease'

Atoner for the broken hearts

Atoner for the broken hearts

Vijay-starrer Leo To Soon Enter Rs 600 Crore Club; Know Collection So Far

Some plants are more flammable than others. How gardeners can reduce the risks

Some plants are more flammable than others. How gardeners can reduce the risks

Major fire on Fremantle Highway could have been prevented, expert says

13 Fire Safety Items You Should Always Have In The House

Margaret Atwood's fireproof The Handmaid's Tale to be auctioned

All 17 victims killed in Bronx apartment block fire have been named

Meet the Levi’s historian who has the world’s oldest jeans

The restaurateur who overcame Canada's Sixties Scoop

Formula One: Had a Small Window of Opportunity to Rescue Grosjean, Says F1 Medical Delegate

Tokyo 2020 to take measures after asbestos found at venue: reports

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Event organisers to take 'emergency countermeasures' to tackle asbestos issue at water polo venue

Sen. Kamala Harris introduces bill to boost towns’ wildfire preparedness

Want to fireproof your house? Here’s where to start

Want to fireproof your home? It takes a village