California Fires October 2007
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Sorry about the fire, here's a Nano!
Apple has donated 100 iPod Nano's to the families who lost pretty much everything in the fires that recently happened in Southern California.
Umm...okayyy?? Apple has donated 100 iPod Nano's to the families who lost pretty much everything in the fires that recently happened in Southern Cali... more -
Will a Child be Charged in California Fires?
"The 10-year-old boy who accidentally started one of the worst California wildfires last month could face stern consequences, should prosecutors decide to bring charges. Though too young to be charged as an adult, the boy could still face millions of dollars in fines, removal from his home and possible detention as a ward of the state. For now the boy's fate and that of his parents, who would be partially liable for any restitution payments he would have to pay rests with Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley. His office told TIME he has not yet decided how to proceed. "The matter is under review," spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons told TIME on Monday. 'No decision has been made.'
"To bring those charges, all Cooley must decide is whether the boy knew right from wrong an easy standard to meet, other prosecutors in the state say." "The 10-year-old boy who accidentally started one of the worst California wildfires last month could face stern consequences, should p... more -
Fire Relief Efforts
There is a lot of rebuilding to do in San Diego. Email Firestorm2007homes@gmail.com to purchase a Fire Relief bracelet or see how you can contribute.
There is a lot of rebuilding to do in San Diego. Email Firestorm2007homes@gmail.com to purchase a Fire Relief bracelet or see how you ... more -
Becks and LaPaglia play for charity
David Beckham: charitable and kind. "David Beckham and Anthony LaPaglia were opponents in a soccer exhibition that raised more than $90,000 for the victims of last month's wildfires in Southern California." David Beckham: charitable and kind. "David Beckham and Anthony LaPaglia were opponents in a soccer exhibition that raised more than $... more
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Boy Confesses to Starting California Fire
A boy playing with matches has confessed to starting the Buckweed wildfire near Santa Clarita that destroyed 63 structures.
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California wildlifes: Climate change or not?
When it comes to disasters, no one does it better than California. So writes The Times of London in a poke at the massages, acupuncture, stress counselling, and lattes offered to wildfire refugees in San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium this week.
The article makes an excellent point in contrasting the care offered during natural disasters along southern California's gold coast with one of the poorest parts of the country any "massages" in the New Orleans' Superdome after Hurricane Katrina's devastation were likely taken at gunpoint.
When it comes to disasters, no one does it better than California. So writes The Times of London in a poke at the massages, acupunctur... more -
Cheney falls asleep during Cabinet meeting on wildfires.
During a cabinet meeting yesterday, Vice President Cheney fell asleep on camera while President Bush was discussing wildfires in California. A Cheney spokeswoman laughed it off, telling CNN that the vice president was practicing meditation. CNNs chyron reported that Cheney was seen meditating rather than sleeping During a cabinet meeting yesterday, Vice President Cheney fell asleep on camera while President Bush was discussing wildfires in Calif... more
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Rethinking Fire Policy
New York Times reporter Jesse McKinley visits Lake Arrowhead, Calif., where residents have made the choice to live with the constant threat of fire. New York Times reporter Jesse McKinley visits Lake Arrowhead, Calif., where residents have made the choice to live with the constant t... more
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Arsonist seem to be responsible for Southern California Wildfires
Gov. Schwarzenegger talks about arson and "suspicious origins" in Southern California Wildfires.
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Fox News blames California Forest fires on Al Qaeda
i found this video going through some current posts, very very good
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They could have a rad barbeque?
I think that the hot dog industry should capitalize on the wildfires. I mean it is summer there all the time backyard barbeques must get played out after awhile. Heres their opportunity to make barbeques in california popular again, everyone could be cookin dogs, brats, sausages whatever. Get out the kiss the cook apron and throw the slip and slide in the yard. Grab the radio, play some jams and drink some brews. We don't need no water let the mother burn (as long as were cookin dogs). This is the silver lining for it all. Make the best of it. Go Ballpark Go! I think that the hot dog industry should capitalize on the wildfires. I mean it is summer there all the time backyard barbeques must g... more
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Anti-Immigrant Sites Link To Fake CNN Story Claiming Hispanics Started Wildfires
Why would anyone do that?
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Wind lull calms California fires
The crazy winds that fueled the fires this past week and simmered down. However, they are suppose to return on Sunday. Firefighters are taking advantage of this lull to contain the major fires still burning in San Diego. The crazy winds that fueled the fires this past week and simmered down. However, they are suppose to return on Sunday. Firefighters ... more
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Wildfires can't stop the Chargers!
Despite the fires, the San Diego Chargers will still play. "Chased from their homes and practice fields by deadly wildfires, the San Diego Chargers will return home to play the Houston Texans at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday as scheduled." Despite the fires, the San Diego Chargers will still play. "Chased from their homes and practice fields by deadly wildfires, the San ... more
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Many Faces of Fire
On October 21, wildfires broke out in Southern California. Within days they were the worst disaster the region had seen in years. CJ contributors from across the area reported on what was happening in their communities. On October 21, wildfires broke out in Southern California. Within days they were the worst disaster the region had seen in years. CJ c... more
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Wildfire Pollution Poses Health Threat
Even though firefighters are getting the blazes under control, there's no sigh of relief in sight. Now there are reports of the smoke and dust making it hard to breathe and a potential health threat to workers and residents. Even though firefighters are getting the blazes under control, there's no sigh of relief in sight. Now there are reports of the smoke ... more
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Pictures Worth a Thousand Words: California Fires
Here's a photo essay that speaks volumes about the fires in California. Do you have a photo essay of your own?
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FEMA blows it again
FEMA set up a fake press conference and had it's own employees ask softball questions of Vice Adm. Harvey E. Johnson.
WTF is wrong with the administration? Especially FEMA after it's lackluster response to Katrina. FEMA set up a fake press conference and had it's own employees ask softball questions of Vice Adm. Harvey E. Johnson. ... more -
Fire burns Illegal Border Crossing
Border Patrol have found the charred bodies of four undocumented immigrants crossing into California.
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