The story of these firefighters is a familiar one from last Tuesday morning. The call came in at around 9:10 a.m. Although Ladder 7 was out on another call, they headed downtown to the World Trade Center. “They were probably here within the first 20 minutes,” says Vincent Pickford, a former Ladder 7 firefighter who hopes to help find them. Kross, who was heading up Engine 16 that day, says his truck followed them soon after....
In Hoyerswerda, a small city in the German state of Saxony, skinheads attacked a dormitory for refugees from Vietnam and Mozambique. Terrified and bleeding, the foreigners fled for their lives-only to run into a crowd of local residents who had turned out to cheer the neo-Nazis. In Bologna, a young Gypsy couple was shot to death and a 4-year-old girl was wounded in what police called a racist attack. In a small Swedish town, the home of an Ethiopian refugee and his Swedish wife was burned to the ground a month ago....
On ‘Battle Hems of the Republic’: “As a historian who specializes in the history and role of clothing, I must say you’ve convinced me: drab can be good, even if 18th-century American dress was more colorful than what we see on HBO’s ‘John Adams’.” Patricia Campbell Warner Belchertown, Mass. Hillary and America’s Women I’m a 38-year-old female executive who is embarrassed to admit that I cannot remember the last time I voted (“What Women Want,” March 17)....
Last week, however, the once cloudy future of futures took a sunnier turn. In the all-important first round of trials stemming from a showy FBI sting, a federal jury returned guilty verdicts on only a few lesser counts. On Capitol Hill, a battle pitting more conservative Wall Street interests against the freewheeling futures markets appeared to be swinging Chicago’s way. The Merc’s Leo Melamed says of the tussle in Washington, “We’re looking to put this issue behind us so we can get back to business....
An autoimmune disease called Sjorgren’s disease is frequently associated with having a dry mouth. If you frequently have a dry mouth and dry eyes, see your doctor to get you checked for Sjorgren’s disease. You might also have joint pain, swelling, and stiffness; swollen salivary glands; skin rashes or dry skin; vaginal dryness; dry cough; and fatigue. [9] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source
If you have a gun and need to use it, aim for the ostrich’s main body to better ensure hitting your target. Although they will be attacking with their legs and/or beak, their legs and neck are very thin and easy to miss. If there is more sturdy cover than vegetation (such as a car or manmade structure), go for that. A kick from an ostrich’s leg can hit you with an impact of 500 psi, which is enough to kill a human....
To connect your PS4 controller back to the PS4 game console, simply pair the PS4 controller back with the PS4 game console and press the PS button. InputMapper is only available for Windows. By default, your downloaded files will be found in your “Downloads” folder. The first time the app launches, the app may require an additional add-on to be installed. Click “Yes” that you agree to it, and then click “Install”....
For example, if you’re supposed to take it once a day, take it every day at the same exact time. If you’re supposed to take it twice a day, take it every 12 hours. It can be helpful to set a timer so you remember to take it. You can use an alarm on your smartphone or a regular alarm clock. Calcium-rich foods, such as yogurt, dairy, and fortified orange juice....
It may seem hard to bring up the conversation. You can ease into a more serious conversation by saying something like, “There’s something important that I want to tell you because you mean a lot to me. ” Also include some reassurance with a statement that indicates your comfort with your own bisexuality. Say something like, “I’m happy and healthy!” Consider telling your siblings one at a time. This route offers you the chance to take a different approach with each of the people you hope to share the news with....
Keep a close watch on your sauce as it thickens. Stir the caramel constantly. Otherwise you’ll be left with a batch of too-think caramel. It’s easier to reheat and thicken caramel sauce than to add liquid to make the sauce thinner. If you’re concerned about burning the bottom layer of your cold caramel sauce, start the burner on low heat (2 or 3) until the sauce has started to warm up....
Try to memorize small things each day. Write a grocery list and commit it to memory. Memorize a small passage from a poem or book. Wait an hour and see how much you can recall of what you’ve committed to memory. [1] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source Draw a map from memory. Sketch a map going from your home to work, a store, a friend’s house, or another place you frequently visit....
Take some deep breaths. Count to ten. Think of something you enjoy. All of these can help you stay calm. If he starts tapping you on the shoulder, don’t immediately smack at him. Take a second to think before you act. Keep your voice to a normal talking level rather than yelling. Keep in mind that your brother probably isn’t being disrespectful for the sake of being disrespectful. His disrespect likely indicates that he’s feeling and experiencing some things that he doesn’t understand, like jealousy or insecurity....
Timing is very important when it comes to training your dog. It’s important to click the clicker or give your dog its treat immediately after the good behavior. Make sure the treat is something your dog loves. The most common reward is a treat. Try boiled chicken, string cheese, or chicken hot dogs. You could try a bone or dog treat. You want to reward the dog when it responds to your command and behaves....
Check with your doctor if you are not sure how much to take or how much to give your child. Make sure that you check the package instructions as well and follow them carefully. Do not give aspirin to children because it can cause a rare, but life-threatening condition called Reye’s syndrome. [3] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source...
You’ll usually apply the topical steroid once a day for at least 2 weeks, and probably longer before seeing results. Side effects from steroid creams are uncommon, but can include redness, thinning of the skin, or even permanent pigmentation changes. If you have IGH on your face or other areas where your skin is thinner, you’ll need to use a lower concentration of topical steroid to reduce the risk of skin inflammation....
Sore abs from working out too much is typically temporary. Ease off your workouts to allow your body to recover. If you use a steam room to heat your muscles, make sure you drink extra water because the steam will dehydrate you. If you’re dehydrated, your muscles will take longer to heal. Lay on your back with your arms and legs extended. Make your body as long as you can to feel the stretch....
In many cases, swelling will resolve on its own after 1-3 days of rest. If you have an injured foot, consider using crutches or a cane to take the pressure off the swollen area. When you are sitting or lying down, prop up the swollen area on pillows. If you have a swollen arm caused by an injury, use the other arm to perform tasks, or ask for help from someone else....
If using Firefox, click on “Help > Troubleshooting Information > Reset Firefox. ” If using Firefox, click on “Help > Troubleshooting Information > Reset Firefox. ”
For most devices, this will perform the unroot. Some custom firmware images will automatically re-root the device when booting, rendering this process ineffective. [2] X Research source Press and hold the Power button to shut off the device. Press and hold Volume Up, Home, and Power to boot into the Recovery menu. Use the Volume buttons to select “wipe data/factory reset” and press the Power button to select it. Select “wipe data partition” and then “reboot system now”....
Safe amounts of onions and garlic are those that you would normally use for cooking, so enjoy them at one or more of your meals during the day. Keep in mind that green tea contains caffeine. You may drink decaffeinated green tea instead to reap the same benefits. Try eating about two to four grams (one to two teaspoons) of fresh ginger per day. Talk to your doctor first if you are taking any prescription blood thinners....
