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Emergency Preparedness Tips & Tricks
Did you know a crayon can burn like a candle for up to 30 minutes? Did you know that there are hundreds of ordinary everyday household items that have several uses other than what they were made for?...
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When You Need a Ride Uber Arrives
Those of us who may need to get a ride to get us from point A to point B have a new option. Uber has brought the taxi industry into the 21st century with a business model based on GPS technology....
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DIY Tricks to Improve Camping & Survival
Hand Thermometer for Cooking Temperature Hold your bare hand over the coals. Count 1 and 2 and 3 etc. The seconds you can stand to hold your hand over the fire is your guide. Raise or lower your hand...
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Garland Fire Department Reports Scam
Citizens Be Advised The Garland Fire Department has been notified of a potential home inspection scam. An elderly citizen reported having received a flier stating that the Garland Fire Department...
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Eagle Scout Honored Among Garland Scouts & Firefighters
Troop 100 held its Fall Court of Honor Tuesday night, September 18 at the MacDonald Activity Center in Garland. Boy Scouts aged 11-18 received rank advancements, merit badges and special awards. The...
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Babies vs. Seniors at Garland’s Baylor Hospital
Celebrating its 50th year in Garland, Baylor Hospital is making changes quite typical of a 50 year old. For instance, they’ve declared,, “No more babies!” As of March 31, 2014 the Labor and Delivery...
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2014 Healthy Living Expo Comes to Garland
If you’re looking for tips for a healthy, safe and efficient lifestyle, mark your calendar for Garland’s annual Healthy Living Expo. The event is set for Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the...
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Water Conservation Backlash
Have you wondered why we’re now being told to use more water when the drought continues and our reservoirs continue to dry-up? September was the driest month in recorded history, yet hydrants are...
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55 Ways to Reuse, Re-purpose, and Recycle Dryer Sheets
I have found over 55 different ways to reuse, re-purpose and recycle dryer sheets. You don’t even have to buy the pricey name brand sheets, just pick up an inexpensive box at the dollar store and...
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Daylight Savings Time Reminder (not your clocks)
Change Your Clocks and Smoke Alarm Batteries When Daylight Savings Time Ends Two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in homes without a working smoking alarm, according to the National Fire...
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