 | Allentown transmitted box 2252 (4th & Liberty) for 418 Liberty Street on a house fire, sending engines 4, 9, 6, truck 2 and BN 2 (Lanshe). BN 2 arrives and transmits a working fire in a 3-story M/O/R at 418-1/2 Liberty. BN 2 has heavy fire on the number 2 and 3 floors of the original fire building. Engine crews fight there way to the second floor, stretching a handline, while another stretches two lines to the rear through an exposure. The engine can't make it to the rear and the tower ladder doesn't fit on Liberty. Engine 6, the squrt, sets up in front of exposure B. Lanshe transmits a second alarm for Engines 13, 14, 10, Air 1, Cars 40, 41, 46, 47 and 48. Multiple lines are now stretched and operating. As the fire rapidly extends to the cockloft, a third alarm is transmitted for Truck 1. Engine 11 is special-called. As the fire extends into the cockloft, it spreads quickly to the right (D exposure) and eventually to the left (B exposure). After hours of trying to extinquish the stubborn fire, two master streams are put into service at the front of the building to finally finish the job on the B exposure. In all, 9 lines are stretched and operating, along with three master streams. 4 dwellings are severely damaged in the fire. Red Cross was on the scene assisting the families. The original fire building is thought to be vacant. The fire is under investigation by the fire marshall's office. Volunteer Mutual-Aid companies had apparatus standing by at the city firehouses. | From: newsworking Views: 3375  0 ratings |
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
11.24.10 - 3rd Alarm; Allentown, PA
How To Adjust To Daylight Saving Time
 | Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from BajillionairesClub and more videos in the Sleep category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Your body is more affected by losing one hour of sleep than you might think! Make this year's transition easier with these tips. To complete this How-To you will need: Earlier bed and waking times Sunlight Exercise A melatonin supplement Defensive driving Leisurely mornings Step 1: Get up earlier Begin the transition six days before the clock changes by going to bed and getting up 10 minutes earlier each day than the previous one. If you have kids, make them do the same. Step 2: Let in the light During those six days, get some sunlight as soon as you get up and avoid light in the hours before bedtime. Controlling light intake helps your body's internal clock adjust to the earlier waking and sleeping times. Tip: Avoid naps in the days leading up to the switch. Step 3: Get some exercise Get some exercise on the afternoon before the 2 am time change, like a brisk, 30-minute walk. Exercise releases serotonin, which helps advance your biological clock. Tip: Forego exercise within three hours of bedtime; it may interfere with your ability to fall asleep. Step 4: Take melatonin Take a melatonin supplement four or five hours before you go <b>...</b> | From: Howcast Views: 7128  87 ratings |
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Friday, March 11, 2011
Crescent City, California, United States and surroundings traveler photos - TripAdvisor TripWow
 | tripwow.tripadvisor.com - Tour of Crescent City, United States created at TripWow by TravelPod TripAdvisor™ TripWow Slideshow of Crescent City by TravelPod. Cities visited on this trip: - Crescent City, California, United States Photos in this video: - "Oooh Trees of Mystery" by Visionrider from a blog titled "Yes! Redwoods!" - "Along the Heceta Lighthouse trail, Oregon coast" by Sschwaiger from a blog titled "Days 76 & 77: Oregon coast" - "Conan and Amy at the "Organic Planet" festival" by Ringsven from a blog titled "Craig's B-day, Crescent City, Woofstock and misc." - "MB dips her toe in the Pacific very briefly!" by Chmielewskij from a blog titled "Maribeth's White Trash Spectacular Day" - "World's Smallest Harbor - Depoe Bay, OR" by Sschwaiger from a blog titled "Days 76 & 77: Oregon coast" - "Minnesota's very own surfing sweetheart" by Ringsven from a blog titled "Craig's B-day, Crescent City, Woofstock and misc." - "Lookout Bigfoot we're coming to get ya!" by Kptravel from a blog titled "Northern California..................." - "Our new friend chillin' at campground" by Ringsven from a blog titled "Craig's B-day, Crescent City, Woofstock and misc." - "The most exciting part of the museum" by Chmielewskij from a blog titled "Maribeth's White Trash Spectacular Day" - "The lighthouse is up there somewhere" by Sschwaiger from a blog titled "Days 76 & 77: Oregon coast" - "One final pic with our Oregon hosts" by Chmielewskij from a blog titled "Maribeth's White Trash <b>...</b> | From: TripAdvisorTRIPWOW Views: 84 0 ratings |
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DWTS H2586 Paparazzi Henry's Star Encounters 04/19/10
 | H2586 Paparazzi Henry's Star Encounters 04/19/10"DANCING WITH THE STARS" Celebs enjoyed their night on the town after tonight's fantastic show...SHAWN JOHNSON and MARK BALLAS - Cutie and "DWTS" champion Shawn was accompanied by her partner, the excellent Mark. It was a fun night for the duo.TOM BERGERON - The host with the most chatted with me about the show.LOUIS VAN AMSTEL - Hungry Louis talked about the Hollywood nightlife.NEICY NASH - Neicy is having one fantastic time on DWTSMARK BALLAS and SHAWN JOHNSON - I asked Shawn what advice she has for the current season's contestants.CHELSIE HIGHTOWER - Another lovely hairstyle from the very stylish Chelsie. She discussed how she goes out and does her bad dancing. Hmm. She always does it her way and has fun. She is super talented.TONY DOVOLANI - Very proud of his partner, Kate Gosselin, but not thrilled with the judges tonight. Nobody works harder than this guy.FLORENCE HENDERSON - She would love to dance up a storm on next season's DWTS. Come on...cast Mrs Brady!"MADEO"---BROOKE BURKE and DAVID CHARVET - Brooke said she loves hosting DWTS and after her dinner, she fooled around and played paparazzi.LATE NIGHT DWTS ---KYM JOHNSON - The hot Aussie made the scene.TONY DOVOLANI - Tony brought his sexy wife to the club for some well deserved relaxation.ROMEIN CHAVENT | From: PopTvDotCom Views: 1445 0 ratings |
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Rep. Peter King: "DHS Should Be Targeting Mosques, Not Veterans" - CAIR is Pissed!
 | Long Island, NY - Muslim leaders Saturday attacked as "bigoted" comments made by Rep. Peter King involving mosques and terrorism, although King shot back that he believes there is a "real problem" involving some mosques on Long Island. In response to a recent Department of Homeland Security report about right-wing extremism, King told MSNBC Friday the department "has never put out a report talking about look out for mosques. Look out for Islamic terrorists in our country. Look out for the fact that very few Muslims come forward to cooperate with the police. If they sent out a report saying that, there would be hell to pay." The New York Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) issued a news release saying King was stereotyping Muslims and that the FBI itself has said most Muslims cooperate with the agency. "We urge elected representatives to distance themselves from King's bigoted remarks," said Faiza N. Ali, CAIR-NY's community affairs director. "Sweeping generalizations about Muslims and mosques have no serious place in national security discourse." King said Saturday, "I stand by everything I said. I consider any attack by CAIR to be a badge of honor." The Seaford congressman, who is the ranking Republican member of the Homeland Security Committee, also said that "right now there are a number of mosques under surveillance by law enforcement agencies" on Long Island. He would not state which mosques or which law enforcement agencies, but said the <b>...</b> | From: martysoffice Views: 12559  85 ratings |
| Time: 04:23 | More in News & Politics |
Classical Series - Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto and Eric Carmen's "All By Myself."
 | The Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18, is a concerto for piano and orchestra composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff between the autumn of 1900 and April 1901. The second and third movements were first performed with the composer as soloist on 2 December 1900.[2] The complete work was premiered, again with the composer as soloist, on 27 October 1901, with his cousin Alexander Siloti conducting. This piece is one of Rachmaninoff's most enduringly popular pieces, and established his fame as a concerto composer At its 1897 premiere, Rachmaninoff's first symphony, though now considered a significant achievement, was derided by contemporary critics. Compounded by problems in his personal life, Rachmaninoff fell into a depression that lasted for several years. His second piano concerto confirmed his recovery from clinical depression and writer's block. The concerto was dedicated to Nikolai Dahl, a physician who had done much to restore Rachmaninoff's self-confidence. For more information, please visit - en.wikipedia.org "All by Myself" is a power ballad written and performed by Eric Carmen in 1975. The verse borrows heavily from the second movement (Adagio Sostenuto) of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Opus 18, which Carmen believed was in the public domain. Having found it was not only after the record had been issued, Carmen had to come to an agreement with the Rachmaninoff estate. Early versions, therefore, only give writing credit to Carmen while later <b>...</b> | From: 7thMarch1987 Views: 56 2 ratings |
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Apple's iPad is Huge as Radio Device: NPR has 300K Apps Downloaded, CEO Vivian Schiller
 | www.beet.tv LOS ANGELES -- With 300000 downloads, NPR is one of the most popular Apps for news and is demonstrating the popularity of radio on the iPad. With some 2 million sold, we reckon that 15 percent of users have National Public Radio on the new Apple device. The latest numbers were shared with Beet.TV in this interview by Vivian Schiller, President and CEO of NPR. We spoke with her Wednesday at the All Things Digital conference where she was a feature speaker. The NPR App has been popular since the introduction of the iPad. Back in April, The Wall Street Journal's Shira Ovide wrote that three days after launch, 10 percent of iPad owners were downloading the NPR App. Also in this interview, Vivian speaks about the state of journalism and offers her take on the upcoming "paywall" at The New York Times. Before joining NPR, she was general manager of the NYTimes.com. New York Times has 350k iPad Apps Downloaded in One Week Meanwhile at The Times, the new iPad App has been downloaded 350000 since it was introduced on June 1, a spokeswoman told us today. A spokesperson for The Wall Street Journal told us that downloads of the paper's iPad App are brisk, and says that there are at least 100000 "active" users of the App, which she says gives a better "sense of usage." A published report in England says that the Financial Times has had 130000 downloads since it was introduced two weeks ago. Over at paidContent, David Kaplan reports that Esquire magazine has had 100K iPad <b>...</b> | From: BeetTV Views: 499 1 ratings |
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Al Jolson and the Jews
 | Award-winning author Michael Alexander explored Jewish identity for Al Jolson, Felix Frankfurter and Arnold Rothstein in a talk titled "Mammy, Don't Ya Know Me?" at the USC Casden Institute for the Study of the Jewish Role in American Life on January 30, 2008. By the 1920s, Jews were -- by all economic, political and cultural measures of the day -- making it in America. Yet many deliberately identified with groups that remained marginalized. Alexander, author of the National Jewish Book Award-winning "Jazz Age Jews" (2003), tells the stories of Al Jolson, Felix Frankfurter and Arnold Rothstein. The gangster accused of fixing the 1919 World Series (Rothstein); the defending lawyer for the infamous Sacco and Vanzetti murder trial, who went on to become a Supreme Court justice (Frankfurter); and the star of the first talkie (Jolson) all became heroes to the American Jewish community for their association with events that galvanized the country and defined the Jazz Age. Alexander's book pulls together from the threads of their lives a theological explanation of 1920s Jews, who thought of themselves as outsiders no matter how successful they became. Michael Alexander is the Murray Friedman Professor of History and director of the Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Center for American Jewish History at Temple University. Established in memory of USC alumnus Burton Lewis, the Burton Lewis Lecture Series focuses on the Jewish role in arts and culture -- a topic of great interest and <b>...</b> | From: USC Views: 15624 0 ratings |
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Tuesday, March 08, 2011
New Orleans Louisiana Creole Cajun Zydeco Music. Blues & Jazz of Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday NOLA Saints
 | www.coreybarksdale.com New Orleans (pronounced /nuːˈɔliənz, nuːˈɔlənz/ locally and often pronounced /nuːɔrˈliːnz/ in most other US dialects French: La Nouvelle-Orléans is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana. New Orleans is the center of the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area, the largest metro area in the state. New Orleans is located in southeastern Louisiana, straddling the Mississippi River. It is coextensive with Orleans Parish, meaning that the boundaries of the city and the parish are the same. It is bounded by the parishes of St. Tammany (north), St. Bernard (east), Plaquemines (south), and Jefferson (south and west). Lake Pontchartrain, part of which is included in the city limits, lies to the north, and Lake Borgne lies to the east. The city is named after Philippe II, Duc d'Orléans, Regent of France, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It is well known for its multicultural and multilingual heritage, cuisine, architecture, music (particularly as the birthplace of jazz), and its annual Mardi Gras and other celebrations and festivals. The city is often referred to as the "most unique" city in America La Nouvelle-Orléans (New Orleans) was founded May 7, 1718, by the French Mississippi Company, under the direction of Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville on land inhabited by the Chitimacha. It was named for Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, who was Regent of France at the time; his title came from the French city of <b>...</b> | From: clow2ground Views: 430004 465 ratings |
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