Santa Monica plans to limit some jets Council members defy the FAA with a vote to ban many types of business aircraft from the city’s airport. By Martha Groves Los Angeles Times Staff Writer November 29, 2007 Citing safety as its paramount concern, the Santa Monica City Council has defied federal aviation officials by voting [...]
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Fire retardants that protect the home By Sam Byker Special to The Times November 25, 2007 Scott Garrett got the evacuation order at 6 a.m. on Oct. 22. His Lake Arrowhead home lay in the path of the Grass Valley fire, and flames would arrive within hours. Garrett rushed to his garage, where he kept [...]
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I think this is a great article so I included it in my blog for this month. ENJOY~ Diane Test-driving hands-free texting services By David Colker Los Angeles Times Staff Writer November 18, 2007 Britney does it. So does my boss. What about you? It’s texting while driving: the insanely attention-diverting practice of typing out [...]
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Breathing a little freer indoors Furnishings and finishes that make the place look great can emit harmful gases. By Jeff Spurrier Special to The Times November 15, 2007 When air quality officials declared pollution from wildfires last month to be hazardous, they advised Southern Californians to stay indoors. Unfortunately, the air inside may not have [...]
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An Eco Friendly Home. Are you ready to go green? All kinds of people are trying to be more eco-friendly, and what better place to start than in your own home? Here are some tips for creating a greener home: 1. Recycling should be made as easy as possible so that it becomes second nature. Set [...]
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