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WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), there have been more than 150 residential fires that resulted in more than 200 deaths since Thanksgiving. These statistics have led the USFA and fire chiefs to declare the holiday season and start of the new year as one of the deadliest in recent memory. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO ) As families look for ways to save money in these tough economic times, the...

DUBLIN, Ohio, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northeast and Midwest are plummeting into a deep freeze that will prompt many Americans to turn up the heat as they struggle to combat the cold. With overnight lows expected to be in negative double-digit territory, and daytime highs not much better, this is prime time for out-of-control energy bills. "The month of January is on-track to be the coldest we have seen in quite some time which could lead to record energy consumption levels," said Mike...

Firefighters say a Massachusetts man accidentally set fire to his home while attempting to melt ice on his back porch with a blowtorch. Fire Capt. Scott Kruger said the New Bedford home incurred $20,000-$30,000 worth of damage during the Monday afternoon fire, but all inside were able to escape safely after being warned by smoke detectors, the New Bedford Standard-Times reported Tuesday. Kruger said it took the 25 firefighters who responded to the blaze about 30 minutes to extinguish the...

Environmentally Friendly Scagliola Stone Mantels Grace Green Homes and Hotels Nationwide ATLANTA, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- In the current era of environmental concern and ultra-green awareness, every major industry has a newly found responsibility to participate in ecological maintenance and sustainability. High-end mantel manufacturer and masonry company Francois & Co is no exception; from the very first day of their operation, the company has been dedicated to producing the highest...

U.S. safety and health experts advise, Hang your stockings with care, but not if the fireplace is lit. Experts at the American Industrial Hygiene Association, headquartered in Fairfax, Va., suggest avoiding the danger of fire by taking the following precautions: -- Have chimney and fireplaces inspected and cleaned as necessary and always make sure the flu is open before lighting a fire. -- Burning only dry wood or manufactured fireplace logs. Do not burn evergreens, wreaths or wrapping...

BEIJING, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Himfr.com ( http://www.himfr.com/ ), one of China's leading B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name, reports that purchasing levels in China's microwave oven ( http://www.qualitymp3player.com/buy-microwave_oven/ ) industry has experienced a huge change. Prices only go up not down. With the technology upgrade, microwave ovens are gradually moving away from a supporting role in the kitchen, taking up a leading...

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As heating costs rise and temperatures dip, energy costs are on everybody's mind. Portable electric heaters can be an efficient way to warm your room or supplement central heating; however, if not used properly, they can be a fire or electric shock hazard. According to a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) study, there are about 3000 portable heater fires annually. Of those fires, most were caused by improper use. The Association of...

With the arrival of fall, Southern California Gas Co. (The Gas Company) is advising customers to inspect their home-heating appliances and perform any needed maintenance rather than wait for the first major cold front. "Now is the time to perform maintenance on home-heating appliances to ensure safe operation," said Richard Morrow, vice president of customer service at The Gas Company. "If customers think their heating appliances are not functioning properly, they should call a licensed...

By AJ Panian Ligonier Council on Monday unanimously voted to approve an ordinance regulating the use of outdoor fuel-burning appliances by borough residents in accordance with state and federal standards. Borough Solicitor George V. Welty was quick to clarify that the move was not intended to ban use of any furnace, stove or boiler designed and constructed to burn oil, wood, coal or other fuels manufactured for placement outdoors for the heating of the living area of a structure....

By Sutton, David AT A TIME WHEN DRINKS AVAILABLE IN GAS STATION COOLERS PROMISE exotic ingredients to boost your memory powers, my own interest in food and memory meets with bemusement from Mends and colleagues.* Both the study of food and of memory are relatively recent subjects in anthropology and social science more generally, and thus their convergence still provokes surprise and curiosity. In the words of one colleague, "Food and memory? Why would anyone want to remember anything they...