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US film director and actor Ben Stiller, left, and American actress, comedian, and writer Kristen Wiig, attend a press conference in Paris, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 at the French screening of Ben Stiller's new movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. (AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere)
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Amanda Knox and her family celebrate acquittal
Italy's highest court overturned the murder conviction against Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend Friday over the 2007 slaying of Knox's roommate, bringing to a definitive end to the high-profile case.
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Photos from around the world this week.
Hundreds gather to commemorate one-year mark of Oso mudslide
A solemn crowd gathered to honor 43 people who lost their lives a year ago in the deadliest landslide in U.S. history.
Photos: Oso one year after deadly mudslide
Sunday is the one-year anniversary of the slide, and although most of the mangled cars and homes have been cleaned up, reminders of loss are everywhere.
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Take a look at the best photos of the week from around the world.
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St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2015.
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UCare meeting to address senior health plans
UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan.
Members of UCare's sales staff will discuss the 2011 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Standard D, and Value plans.
In Alexandria, the meeting will take place Wednesday, October 13 at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn.
UCare for Seniors has more than 75,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
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Arizona Cardinals' Rob Housler 'not worried' about preseason touches
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- To whom much is given, much is expected.
And the expectations for Arizona Cardinals tight end Rob Housler heading into his third NFL season are high. Many have pegged the former third-round pick (69th overall) as their breakout player for 2013.
So far in the preseason, though, Housler's only breakout play -- statistically speaking -- has been breaking out of the pre-snap huddle.
He has zero catches in two games and has been targeted only once -- Carson Palmer's first pass attempt last week against the Dallas Cowboys.
"I'm not worried about the numbers right now," Housler said Tuesday. "I've never complained about targets or receptions. The outside perception may see the numbers and may see maybe a question mark there, but I don't. I have a lot of confidence in our system and the way things have been going in practice, so it's not really a big concern for me."
Arians, when asked about the lack of balls thrown in Housler's direction, said the 25-year-old is "a given to me, so I don't need to see that part. Right now, we're not featuring Robby a lot in the passing game. It's more blocking, and I think he's improved tremendously."
Housler, who caught 45 passes for 417 yards a season ago, has probably spent more time in the backfield or near the line of scrimmage helping pass protect and opening up running lanes.
"I've had a good chance to work on other things in my game, and those are things that you can't really simulate in practice," said Housler. "It's all about being a versatile player. As much as I like running around, I got to be there and I got to be able to block, hold edges and pass protect. I take a lot of pride in that.
"I want to see other guys going down the field. If we have to block with seven people, then we're going to do it. That's just the way it is. (Arians) will dial it up and you just run it, and you want to be successful at everything he does."
Housler's size and speed -- he's 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds and ran a 4.46 40-yard dash at the 2011 NFL Combine -- would appear to be a natural fit in Arians' offense that often features two, and sometimes three, tight ends.
"We know he can run and catch," Arians said. "If we want to feature him, we've got a bunch of packages where we can feature him."
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The national median home value is $170,100.
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Come and be a part of all of the excitement at Rams Hill. This well maintained 2 bedroom 2 bathroom casita is the perfect weekend get away or vacation rental. Some of its great features include tile flooring vaulted ceilings and lots of light.
Rams Hill home located in the San Felipe neighborhood with 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Second bedroom has its own bath. Nice open living room with vaulted ceilings fireplace and wet bar.
Fantastic 3BR/3BA 2 story home in the Santa Rosa neighborhood of Rams Hill. Some of this homes great features include granite counter tops in the kitchen and saltillo tile in the living room dining room and kitchen. The living room opens to the back patio and has a huge wall of windows plus wood burning fireplace. Dual master suites one upstairs and one down stairs with office/den/3rd bedroom.
Recently remodeled furnished + YES newer stainless steel appliances. This desirable END unit features added privacy w/views of the valley mountain and desert scapes. You will relish those sun filled days and quiet evenings on your private patio with BBQ. The covd entry leads to wood laminate floors that extend throughout two tone painting. The inviting/comfy furnishings and fully equipped kitchen make this unit stand out as does the master suite with walk-in closet with slider to covd patio.
Spacious and elegant home 3+ BR/3.5 BA with Golf Course and Mountain views at De Anza Golf Estates. Includes adjacent .55 acre lot w/tennis court in cul-de-sac (apn 1402720100) a total of 1.26 acres. Driveway circles through a portico at the entrance. Family room 1 bedroom & kitchenette share the double-sided fireplace that fronts also on the living room. Very large living room/dining room area with fireplace has gorgeous views & a patio. Kitchen has an open view of the dining room for convenience.
Nice parcel just off Split Mountain Road. Buyer to investigate access and utility rights.
Located NE off Borrego Springs Rd / East of Yaqui Pass Rd Anza / Borrego Park. Suitable for recreation / investment seller will consider offers.
Exclusive Borrego Air Ranch Lot for Sale.Six Miles from Downtown Borrego. Airport ID 58CL/CTAF 122.9.Two Runways. Almost one mile Entry Rd Water and Electric Avail. All runways are paved. Zoned Residential. CC&Râs Apply. 61 Lots. Approx. 30 Homes and Hangers. Septic Water Meter Bldg Permit & Hanger req.. Manu. homes okay with board approval. Low Cost Water & Meter with Stockholder interest. Great vacation home and pilot family community. Lots of room for desert toys & hobbies.
Cute clean Club Circle home with beautiful views of the mountains. This property is adjacent to the 9 hole Club Circle golf course and just a short walk to the Borrego Springs Resort and Spa. This home features an upgraded kitchen lots of work space in the 2 car garage and a private back yard and patio area.
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Enjoy the best views in Santa Teresa . The Sunset Reef Suite is one of four large breathtaking ocean view villas . This upstairs unit has panoramic ocean and surf views , a huge ocean view deck , full kitchen w/new appliances , large bathroom w/hot water , 3 queen beds , a/c , wireless internet , safes for your valuables , ceiling fans , and plenty of space and privacy . We're only a two minute drive or 15 minute walk up a steep hill from the beach , restaurants and markets and our only neighbors are the birds and monkeys . We're more than happy to help you arrange your travel plans and any activities such as surf lessons , tortuga island boat trips , sportfishing trips , waterfall & wildlife hikes , jungle canopy tours , ATV rides , yoga classes , horseback riding and more .
our rates are :
Low Season Rates : May 1st - Oct 31st
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$100/night : upstairs villa
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$600/week : upstairs villa
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$125/night : upstairs villa
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Ein netter Ort in den Hügeln fern ab vom Staub der Hauptstraße im Wald. Alles in allem eine unkomplizierte Unterkunft. Andrew ist verfügbar für Fragen und gibt Tipps.
Ein absolutes Highlight sind der Blick aufs Meer, die Sonnenuntergänge, die Vegetation und Tierbeobachtungen.
Staying with Andy at the Surf Vista Villas was the perfect way to experience the Costa Rican west coast for the first time. Besides the stunning views and peaceful jungle surroundings at the villa, Andy was so helpful and responsive when I had questions about way finding, booking tours, and what to see/do in Santa Teresa town. He's really well equipped with knowledge/gear, you name it. Super friendly, and so easy going.
The hill going up to the villa is not too bad once you get used to it (I walked it 2-3 times per day without issue) and the payoff for getting up that far is awesome!
The surf vista villas was incredible. The views won't be beat anywhere! Andy was super accommodating and the room was very clean and well stalked with everything needed to cook and have a comfortable stay. Lounging on the porch hammocks with the cat was the perfect way to start and end every day in Santa Teresa. The proximity to town was a short walk but being up the hill away from it all was even better. Andy's food suggestion for Habanero's was well played as well. Great spot for our first night in town! You won't regret a second of your time spent at Surf Vista Villas.
The Sunset Reef Suite at the Surf Vista Villas was great and had everything we needed for a fun trip. The expansive ocean view, gorgeous sunsets, wifi, cold AC and hot showers made staying here an awesome experience.
The location is great, as long as you have some wheels. It's close to the town and beach, but just far enough up the hill to be safe and quiet - and have an incredible view.
We were easily able to find the host, Andy, with any questions we had about the area or to ask for directions. His advice helped us a lot getting around the area.
If I ever find myself in Santa Theresa again, I will definitely stay here.
One of the best vacation spots I have stayed!
Besides the breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean from our apartment, the beautiful beaches and glorious sunsets... Our host Andy was very gracious and exteremly accommodating.. He helped us with transportation (a quad) which is necessary to get to and from the villas and around town and was always available to answer any questions we had.
SVV is a hidden treasure and I will definitely stay here again if ever back this way...
Hats off to your hard work Andy!!
Muchas Gracias y Pura Vida!!
Fantastic place, fantastic veiw. The drive down can be rough. Try to get a 4WD car and avoid the norh of the penninsula. Andy was super nice and accomadating. If we were in this area again would definitly stay here.
Myself and Laura had a wonderful stay at the Surf Villa Vista. The house is beautiful, comfortable and clean with an amazing sun set.
During our stay there Andy assisted us with all of our inquiries. The house is also stocked with Surf Boards and ATV that you can rent from Andy at a price better than what you can find else where.
If we ever come back to Santa Teresa we will definitely stay at the surf villa..
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I've lived in lake tahoe since 1991 and have since grown quite attached to the outdoors . after many years in the snow my desire to be near the ocean grew stronger . after many trips to maui , kauai , and costa rica I found mal pais/santa teresa and never left . it's such a special place . the people , beaches , restaurants , culture and waves are very hard to beat .


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Cobo Center
Cobo Center, also known as Cobo Hall, is a spacious convention center located on the Detroit waterfront. It boasts 2.4 million square feet (222967 square meter) of open floor space. Adjacent to the Center lies the Cobo Arena, which has hosted several international music and sports events. The Center has played host to some prestigious events like the International G-7 Job Summit and the annual North American International Auto Show. Besides the massive floor space, the Center also comprises several banquet rooms and 80 meeting halls. Event catering is exclusively provided by the Center. Ample parking space is available.
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By Rob George Friday 11 January 2013 Updated: 18/01 11:20
A MAN who carried out a string of robberies including one at a Droitwich travel agents was jailed for seven and a half years at Cardiff Crown Court on Wednesday (January 9).
Lloyd Kieran Jones admitted six counts of robbery and two of attempted robbery during the hearing which also heard how he committed the offences while out of prison on licence for previous robberies.
The 32-year-old from near Neath robbed Thomsons travel agents in Droitwich and attempted a robbery in Hereford in October by claiming he was holding a bomb. He has also committed offences in Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wales.
During the Droitwich robbery on October 10, Jones entered the St Andrew's Square branch and passed a note to a staff member asking her to stay calm and hand over all the money in the Bureau de Change. If she did not comply, the note said he a bomb in the paper bag in his hand.
The cashier handed over some money and Jones escaped. According to police, Jones undertook the raid wearing a white hard hat, a suit jacket and black rimmed glasses.
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Dan Alpert is a founding Managing Partner of Westwood Capital. He has more than 30 years of international merchant banking and investment banking experience, including a wide variety of work-out and bankruptcy related restructuring experience. Dan's experience in providing financial advisory services and structured finance execution has extended Westwood's reach beyond the U.S. domestic corporate finance market to East Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. In addition to his structured finance expertise, Dan has extensive experience advising on mergers, acquisitions and private equity financings. He has additional expertise in evaluating and maximizing the recoveries from failed financing vehicles affiliated with a common borrower/issuer.
Standard & Poor's – a private company – designated, but not regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States as a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Agency (NRSRO) – downgraded the government that provides the rating agency with its entire franchise. Perhaps the most incredible example of biting the hand that feeds you ever seen in financial history.
There is great debate among financial experts and economists regarding the propriety of rating agencies' providing sovereign ratings to begin with. After all, it places unregulated, and – given recent history – demonstrably fallible companies in a position to enter and influence the political process of countries by affecting their access to, and cost of, debt financing. Because a wide spectrum of institutions that hold government debt buy, hold and price it based on the ratings assigned thereto by otherwise unaccountable "publishers" of opinion (as they fancy themselves) the ratings agencies are now in the thick of the fiscal austerity frenzy and regional debt bailouts that have dominated the developed world.
Put aside for the moment the fact that buyers and holders of government bonds – especially in this world of free and available information (after all, the World Bank and IMF spend billions amassing sovereign data) – should not be relinquishing their sovereign debt underwriting responsibilities to unaccountable entities.
But the question of what relevance the agencies' assessment of credit of the world's largest economy and – de facto issuer of the international reserve currency (the dollar is, by the way, also a credit instrument – a promise by the Federal Reserve Bank to pay) – has in the first place, needs to be asked.
The short answer is none at all. The size of the U.S. economy, the wealth of its inhabitants and the assets of the sovereign entity itself, are unquestionably more than adequate to repay, with interest, all of the $14 trillion or so of the nation's debt (much of which, by the way, is owed to itself)…and then some. Anyone with a rudimentary understanding of finance and economics can figure that out.
Moreover, as the "owner of the printing press" of the world's reserve currency, the U.S. has ample ability to monetize its own debt pretty much any time it chooses. And, in fact, the country has been doing just that during years of quantitative easing policy.
No, the issue of ability of the United States to pay its debts is unquestionable by even Standard & Poor's. And the propensity or willingness to pay its debts, despite the recent political debate, must be assessed relative to the entire history of the Republic. The federal government of the United States has always paid its obligations – for hundreds of years.
So what's all the fuss?
The fact of the matter amounts to nothing more or less than that a private company elected to deliver a verbal spanking to the congress, executive and – by extension – the people of the U.S. for the messiness of its political process and its confused electorate. Effectively – the S&P pronouncement last evening amounted to not much more than a guest in your house telling your children to clean up their rooms "or else." I don't know about you, but in my case, at least, I would ask such a guest to apologize or leave.
I'm all for first amendment rights, but there is the issue of appropriateness of speech. And having a company that nearly blew up the financial world with its miss-assessments of private mortgage backed, CDO and other obligations telling the U.S. to clean up its room or else is not only inappropriate, it is – in many respects – the pot calling the kettle black.
That the congress and executive of the U.S. suffers from an absence of sufficient adult leadership is beside the point. That Americans elect people who regularly pander to their constituents and promise them popular government services without assessing sufficient taxes to pay for such services is beyond debate.
Similarly, there is no doubt that the U.S. economy – together with the economies of the entire developed world – is in deep need of internal restructuring of its banking system, its tax system and its households' balance sheets and its own budget.
But there is a world of difference between a dysfunctional congress and nervous executive, or even a massively overleveraged private sector and a deficit that will require additional revenues to plug, and the federal government's defaulting on its obligations to the holders of its debt.
Our federal and other governmental entities will ultimately be forced to raise revenue and our banks and other holders of private capital investments (other than federal debt) will be forced to take substantial losses and recapitalize. It will be ugly and uncomfortable – but it amounts to nothing more than the reallocation of wealth within the world's largest economy and, yes, the destruction of a few more trillions of dollars of private capital.
The federal government of the United States has tried everything to avoid the truing up of accounts and the remaining re-pricing of assets in the private sector in the name of economic stability. It has, by many measures, failed in that task (an unwinnable war in any event). But it has not defaulted, and will not have to default, to its general creditors.
And backing its promise to creditors is the value of all the considerable property of the government and all of powers of the government afforded to it under the Constitution of the United States. The latter include powers of the executive to act to protect the country's credit if need be – powers that would be exercised reluctantly but with deliberateness by any president should the need arise (plenty of time to fight about it in the courts after the fact).
Notwithstanding the fact that S&P is predominantly comprised of people who I am reasonably certain are good, patriotic Americans – they seem not to understand the nature of their own government and its processes. In the United States – as Churchill so profoundly put it – we always do the right thing….after trying everything else.
Our government is clearly populated with numerous politicians who act like petulant children rather than getting together to lead. But we will spank our own children for their misbehavior; it's not the job of ratings agencies to do so.
And, by the way Standard & Poor's, before you go about decrying the messiness of your country's legislative houses, clean up your own house.
S&P Downgrade of US Creditworthiness: Some Initial Thoughts August 7, 2011 Don Rissmiller, Strategas – Weekly Economics Summary 7 August 2011 ~~~ S&P's logic: "On Aug. 5, 2011, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its long-term sovereign credit rating on the United States of America to 'AA+' from 'AAA'. The outlook on the long-term rating…Read More
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Paul Brodsky & Lee Quaintance run QB Partners, a private macro-oriented investment fund based in New York. ~~~ Takeaway: We believe the downgrade of US Treasury obligations is legitimate and, in one very relevant way, insufficient. First, the nominal creditworthiness of Treasury obligations is solely a function of controlling the printing press. Congress ultimately retains…Read More
The downgrade from TripleAAA to AA+ by Standard & Poors raises many questions. Here is my list of most important issues the downgrade raises: 1. The change in trajectory of US debt was in service of Banks: It began with TARP, and continued with every other bailout/stimulus/economic plan. What was S&P's role in creating that…Read More
Here is the great irony: S&P (and the rest of the ratings agencies) helped contribute in no small way to the overall economic crisis. The toadies rated junk securitized mortgage backed paper AAA because they were paid to do so by banks. They are utterly corrupt, and should have received the corporate death penalty (ala…Read More
I think it's likely that I introduced Bob Farrell's Market Rules to Remember to the blogosphere (albeit to a smaller audience), as they'd been an integral part of my upbringing in the business and I was eager to share them when I started blogging. (BR posted them here in August 2008.) That said, let's have…Read More
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America should handle credit ratings agencies the way it does all terrorists: by marching the marines into their offices and whisking them off to Gitmo.
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"Moody's Places AAA Ratings Of 177 U.S. Public Finance Issuers On Review For Possible Downgrade Due To Review Of U.S. Government's AAA Rating" Moody's announced today: Moody's Investors Service has placed under review for possible downgrade the Aaa ratings of 177 public finance credits, affecting a combined $69 billion of outstanding debt. The credits include…Read More
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How did a bunch of unelected corporate suits get the power to wreck the global economy? > Yesterday, I taped an interview with Canadian TV, where the question of the rating agencies came up. I stated my long held views about them: That they were a prime enabler of the credit crisis; that they were…Read More
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According to Reuters, a majority of economists now think that U.S. credit will be downgraded. The debt ceiling plans being proposed likely will not avoid a debt downgrade. Indeed, as Zero Hedge notes, the cuts being proposed in the debt ceiling proposals would be offset by the costs of the downgrade: The US downgrade alone,…Read More
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Timber Edge Camps
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Phone: (807) 737-2099
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Sites: 6
Recent Rate: $35 6/2007
Latitude: 49.9766062200112
Longitude: -92.111945686676
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Date of Stay: June, 2007 - $35.00
This is a fishing camp with a few RV sites available. The owners are friendly and will launch your boat for you. The fishing is very good, fishing Butterfly lake, and through a channel to Minnitaki. A drawback is the large hill where the RV sites are located. My site was about 75' above the water level. We left when our holding tanks were full. We camped at Timber Edge Camps in a Motorhome.Undo
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Thunder Bay, Ontario
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Clean up and mulching
1. Here in Zone 6 the ground has not froze yet, Is it ok to mulch my beds with leaves?
2. How many of you still haven't cleaned up your beds yet, I still have dead foliage around Daylilies, my flox are still standing tall.
3. Which plants beside Grasses do we let stand thru out the winter?
thanx: Gilbert
I like to leave everything as is through the winter, unless it is something that I want to broadcast lettuce seed over. (Ex: cut back some ruellia yesterday so I could plant more lettuce mix and edible kale.) Generally in the fall I will plant winter herbs such as cilantro and chervil near my dormant daylilies and they will just take over and hide the old foliage. Course I am in a bit warmer climate than you... I know old foliage on things like daylilies will just compost on site and be gone by spring.
I do plan to go out someday soon and cut back my zinnias so I can scatter their seeds.
I have read where some marginal plants - esp. woody ones - will make it through the winter better if left alone. If you cut back, you open up an area for moisture to collect over the winter and this can lead to rot. ~ Suzie
This is just my 2 cents. I only cut back foliage, not stalks or seed-pods, in order to add a little verticality and winter contrast. I try to remove any leaves that might mat down under the snow and contribute overwintering vectors for vermin and disease. After the holidays, I collect discarded Christmas trees (and not a few decorations) and cut off the branches and lay them over the beds as a winter cover. I stand the trees upside down, holding the trunk in one hand and hacking off the branches with a machete. The branches are easy to lay down and remove in the spring if you lay them with the ends all facing the same direction. I place them with the tips toward the center of the bed, the cut edges at the border, then work my way down the opposite side, ending up with a kind of herring-bone look. I put the trunks across the top of the branches until we get enough snow to hold them down in case we get high winter winds... not that unusual in coastal Maine.
Come spring, the branches go thgrough the chipper and are spread around the blueberries and raspberries. I use the tree trunks as trellises and supports for the pea fencing. After about 3 years, the trunks are decomposed enough to either go through the shredder or into the fall campfire.
I leave the foliage and seed heads on most of my perennials during the winter. I cut them back and clean them up in early spring.
There are a couple of reasons why I wait till early spring to clean up...once I trimmed/pruned back all my perennials in the fall, only to find we had a really warm spell and the perennials that were cut back sent up/on lots of new growth...only to be froze back in just a week or two.
Another reason for leaving seed heads attached is for the birds to have during the winter. Gold finches and other birds love Black Eye Susan seeds, echinechea (coneflowers)seeds, plus many more.
I leave all mine attached till I cut back my fountain grasses ( about Feb. or March).
I'm in Zone 6. CT.
1. I have already mulched my beds with leaves (I raked them in there from the grass).
2. I haven't done any cleaning up at all, and won't until the spring. Prefer to have something, even dead stalks, to look at in winter, plus the dead stuff helps to hold the snow to protect the crowns. It also helps me remember where stuff is planted, next spring, before I accidentally digu it up.
3. I leave everything.
My beds are mulched and new flower areas of now lawn have about 1 foot of compost/leaves/horse + rabbit manure sitting on top. I do mulch the beds heavily to protect crowns and the more tender/newer plants. I wait until spring to cut most things down things. I like to leave the roots in the soil to decompose if I do cut down anything, like sulphureus cosmos. I also left the nicandra stalks up about 2 feet as a reminder for me to NOT walk into the garden...lol. I did prune some trees recently since they're dormant. My spring cut-down/trim list that I can think of right now is: perennials, ornamental grasses, caryopteris, buddleia, Pee Gee hydrangea and bittersweet vine.
I cleaned up this past weekend. My reason? I don't get enough garden time during the winter months and miss it. When spring comes I can find plenty to do :) Plus I do have lots of small new plants in my yard and want to protect them this year.
I agree with Bill in Maine--I also use my xmas tree branches that way.
Julia in Salem, MA


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Fire Safety Plan (Single-Stage Fire Alarm System): Fire Safety Plan – Single-Stage Fire Alarm System for: (Business Name) (Business Address) I, ________________________________, have read and understand my responsibilities under this Fire Safety Plan. ___________________________ _________________________ Signature Date The reproduction or use of this fire safety plan for non-commercial purposes is permitted and encouraged. Permission to reproduce the plan for commercial purposes must be obtained from Barrie Fire and Emergency Service. Table of Contents Topic Part 1 Introduction Part 2 (a) Building Resources Audit Part 2 (b) Human Resources Audit Part 3 Emergency Procedures — Occupants Single Stage Fire Alarm Part 4 Emergency Procedures — Supervisors Part 5 Responsibilities of the Owner/Occupant Part 6 (a) Fire Hazards – Residential Part 6 (b) Fire Hazards — Commercial Part 7 Fire Extinguishment/Control/Confinement Part 8 Alternative Measures Part 9 Fire Drills Part 10 Maintenance Requirements of Building Fire And Life Safety Systems Part 11 Building Schematics Appendices Firewatch Procedures and Log Highrise Procedures - To Stay or Go Part 1 Introduction The Ontario Fire Code, Section 2.8 requires the implementation of a FIRE SAFETY PLAN for this building/occupancy. The plan is to be kept in the building in an approved location. The implementation of the Fire Safety Plan helps to ensure effective utilization of life safety features in a building to protect people from fire. The required Fire Safety Plan should be designed to suit the resources of each individual building or complex of buildings. It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the information contained within the Fire Safety Plan is accurate and complete. The Fire Code defines ―OWNER‖ as ―any person, firm or corporation controlling the property under consideration‖. Consequently, owners may be managers, maintenance staff and tenant groups. The Fire Protection and Prevention Act Part VII, Section 28, states that in the case of an offence for contravention of the fire code, a corporation is liable to a fine of not more than $100,000 and an individual is liable to a fine of not more than $50,000 or imprisonment for a term of not more than one year or both. This official document is to be kept readily available at all times for use by staff and fire officials in the event of an emergency. The fire safety plan approved location is . SUBMISSION PROCEDURES At least two (2) copies of the Plan (8 ½ X 11 format) must be submitted to the Chief Fire Official. Upon approval, one copy will be returned to the author and one copy will be retained by the Fire Department. The Chief Fire Official is to be notified regarding any subsequent changes in the approved Fire Safety Plan. Part 2(a) Audit of Building Resources Checklist Occupancy Type Occupant Load When the occupant load is more than 60 persons in assembly occupancies, the owner is responsible for posting the maximum occupant load in a conspicuous location. Occupant Load: Access Designated Fire Route: No Yes Nearest Municipal Hydrant Location: Private Hydrants: No Yes (Location(s)): Lockbox: No Yes (Location(s)): Heating Natural Gas Electric Other Main Gas Shut-off: No Yes (Location(s)): Main Electrical Shut-off Location: Main Domestic Water Shut-off Location: Single Stage Fire Alarm System: Make: Model: Main Panel Location: Annunciator Panel Location: Fire Alarm Description: Sprinkler System: No Yes Type: Wet Dry Other Connected to the Fire Alarm System: No Yes Location of Sprinkler Room/Shut Off Valves: Standpipe System: No Yes Location of Shutoff/Isolation Valves: Fire Department Connection: No Yes (Location(s)): Fire Pump: No Yes (Location(s): Fixed Extinguishing System for Commercial Cooking Equipment No Yes Type: (i.e. Wet Chemical, Dry Chemical, CO2) Connected to F/A System: No Yes Fuel Source: Natural Gas Electric Other Fuel Shut Off for Appliances: Location: K Type (wet) Extinguisher: Location: Other Extinguishing Systems: Type(i.e. pre-action, sprinkler, halon, inergen, dry chemical): Area/Location Protecting Portable Fire Extinguishers Portable Fire Extinguishers: Type(s): Refer to schematic drawings. Emergency Lighting No Yes Location(s): Emergency Power No Yes Battery Generator Generator Diesel Natural Gas Fuel Supply Location: Transfer Switch Location: Equipment Powered by Generator: Electromagnetic Locking Devices No Yes (manual release switch location) Proper Signage Doors that are electronically locked must have signage indicating: ―Door(s) Unlocked By Fire Alarm‖ No Yes Location(s) throughout building: Extra Hazardous Area: Are there hazardous materials on site? No Yes If YES, please list the material and quantity: Exits: Refer to schematics for location of exits. Elevators: Firefighter (FF) Elevator Firefighter Service (red helmet designation) (yellow helmet designation) Automatic Recall No Yes Manual Recall No Yes Manual Recall Switch(es) No Yes Location: Total Number of Elevators: Total Number of FF Elevators: FF Elevator Location: Floors Served by FF Elevator: Location of recall/operating keys: Provide operating Instructions for alarm conditions: Part 2(a) Additional Information For any additional information not already covered: Part 2(b) Audit of Human Resources Business/Building Name: Address: Unit No. Postal Code: Business Phone No. Business Owner: Address: Postal Code: Phone Number(s): After Hour Contacts (24 hour telephone numbers) Manager/Supervisor: Phone No. Employee/Title: Phone No. Employee/Title: Phone No. Other: Phone No. Building Owner: Address: Postal Code: Phone No. Fire Alarm Monitoring Company: Phone No.: Sprinkler Monitoring Company: Phone No.: Part 3 Emergency Procedures for Occupants Please take the time to review this section (1 page). Emergency procedures signage will be affixed to the wall at all fire alarm pull stations and in elevator lobbies. IN CASE OF FIRE Upon Discovery of Fire: Leave fire area immediately and close doors Sound Fire Alarm Call Barrie Fire Department at 9-1-1 Leave building via nearest Exit Upon Hearing Fire Alarm: Leave building via nearest Exit Close doors behind you Do not use elevator CAUTION IF YOU ENCOUNTER SMOKE - USE AN ALTERNATE EXIT Remain Calm Single Stage Fire Alarm System Part 4 Emergency Procedures for Supervisory Staff Please take the time to review this section (2 pages). Upon Discovery of Fire Leave fire area immediately and close doors. Alert occupants. Sound Fire Alarm and follow the fire alarm supervisory procedures. Call 9-1-1 from a safe location. Exit the building via the nearest exit. Await the arrival of Fire Department at the main entrance. Upon Hearing of a Fire Condition Ensure that the other occupants have been notified of the emergency conditions. Notify the Barrie Fire and Emergency Service of the emergency condition. Dial 9-1-1 and ask for Barrie Fire and Emergency Service. If it is safe to do so, supervise the evacuation of all occupants, including those requiring assistance. Upon the arrival of the firefighters, inform the fire officer of the conditions in the building and co-ordinate the efforts of the Supervisory staff with those of the Fire Department. Provide keys, fire safety plan and other vital information to the firefighters. Related Duties In general: Keep the doors in fire separations closed at all times. Keep access to exits and EXITS, inside and outside, clear of any obstructions at all times. Do not permit combustible materials to accumulate in quantities or locations that would constitute a fire hazard. Promptly remove all combustible waste from areas where waste is placed for disposal, if applicable. Keep access roadways, fire routes and fire department connections clear and accessible for fire department use. Maintain the fire protection equipment in good operating condition at all times. Participate in fire drills. Occupants' participation should be encouraged. Have a working knowledge of the building fire and life safety systems. Ensure the building fire and life safety systems are in operating condition. Arrange for a substitute in your absence. Comply with the Ontario Fire Code. In the event of any shutdown of fire and life safety systems, notify Barrie Fire and Emergency Service and initiate alternative measures. Emergency Procedures Additional Information/Comments Examples Industrial Spill Procedures. Procedures for people with special needs. Specific training requirements (ie. Lifts, carries and transfers both vertical and horizontal) for staff in care establishments. Emergency Procedures Additional Information/Comments (p.2) Part 5 Responsibilities of the Owner / Occupant Please take the time to review this section (1 page). The building owner/occupant has numerous responsibilities related to fire safety and must ensure that the following measures are enacted: Establishment of emergency procedures to be followed at the time of an emergency. Appointment and organization of designated supervisory staff to carry out safety duties. Instructions, in writing, for supervisory staff and other occupants so that they are aware of their responsibilities for fire safety. Holding of fire drills in accordance with the Fire Code, incorporating Emergency Procedures appropriate to the building. Control of fire hazards in the building. Maintenance of building facilities provided for safety of the occupants. Provisions of alternate measures for safety of occupants during shut down of fire protection equipment. Assuring that checks, tests and inspections as required by the Ontario Fire Code are completed on schedule and that records are retained for a minimum period of two (2) years. Post and maintain at least one (1) copy of the fire emergency procedures. Keep a copy of the approved Fire Safety Plan on the premises in an approved location. Notification of the Chief Fire Official regarding changes in the Fire Safety Plan. Ensure that the information in the Fire Safety Plan is current. Designate and train sufficient alternates to replace supervisory staff during any absence. When the occupant load is more than 60 persons in assembly occupancies, the owner is responsible for posting the maximum occupant load in a conspicuous location. Smoke Alarm Requirements in Residential Occupancies: Smoke Alarms shall be installed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code. Smoke alarms shall be maintained in operating condition by the owner. Landlord shall provide a copy of the smoke alarm manufacturer's maintenance instructions, or approved alternative, to the occupant in each rental dwelling unit. Part 6(a) Fire Hazards Please take the time to review this section (2 pages). Residential Properties To avoid fire hazards in the building, occupants must: Never put burning materials such as cigarettes and ashes into the garbage chute. Never dispose of flammable liquids or aerosol cans in these chutes. Never force cartons, coat hangers, bundles of paper into the chute because it may become blocked. Avoid unsafe cooking practices: deep fat frying, too much heat, unattended stoves, loosely hanging sleeves. Avoid careless smoking. Never smoke in bed. Never leave anything that may burn or cause a trip hazard in the halls, corridors and/or stairways. Always clean out clothes dryer lint collector before and after use. Do not use unsafe electrical appliances, frayed extension cords, over-loaded outlets or lamp wire for permanent wiring. In general, occupants should: Know how to alarm occupants of building, know where exits are located. Call Barrie Fire and Emergency Service immediately (9-1-1) whenever you need assistance. Know the correct address of the building. Notify the building owner/property management if special assistance if required in the event of an emergency. Know the fire alarm signals and the procedures established to implement safe evacuation. Read and follow the manufacturers smoke alarm (and CO detector if applicable) instructions, available from building owner/property management. Know the supervisory staff in your building. Report any fire hazard to supervisory staff. Know the stairwell designation and the crossover floors (if any). Part 6(b) Fire Hazards Commercial, Retail and Industrial Properties A high standard of housekeeping and building maintenance is probably the most important single factor in the prevention of fire. Listed below are some specific hazards. Combustible material stored in non-approved areas. Fire and smoke barrier door not operating properly or wedged open. Improper storage of flammable liquids and gases. Defective electrical wiring and appliances, over-fusing, and the use of extension cords as permanent wiring. Clothes dryer lint collector full or improperly vented. Careless use of smoking materials. Kitchen hoods and filters not cleaned properly/grease laden. Improper disposal of oily rags. In general, occupants should: Know how to alarm occupants of building, know where exits are located. Call Barrie Fire & Emergency Service immediately (9-1-1) whenever you need assistance. Know the correct address of the building. Notify the building/property management if special assistance is required in the event of an emergency. Know the fire alarm signals and the procedures established to implement safe evacuation. Know the supervisory staff in your building. Report any fire hazard to supervisory staff. Know stairwell designation and the crossover floors (if any). Part 7 Fire Extinguishment, Control or Confinement Please take the time to review this section (1 page). In the event a small fire cannot be extinguished with the use of a portable fire extinguisher or the smoke presents a hazard for the operator, the door to the area must be closed to confine and contain the fire. Leave the fire area. Ensure that the Fire Alarm System has been activated and that Barrie Fire & Emergency Services has been notified prior to an attempt to extinguish the fire. Only those persons who are trained and familiar with extinguisher operation should attempt to fight the fire. Suggested Operation of Portable Fire Extinguishers Remember the (PASS) P - Pull the safety pin A - Aim the nozzle (at the base of the flame) S - Squeeze the trigger handle (from a safe distance) S - Sweep from side to side (watch for fire restarting) Never re-hang extinguishers after use. Ensure they are properly recharged by a person that is qualified to service portable fire extinguishers and that a replacement extinguisher is provided. Keep extinguishers in a visible area without obstructions around them. Part 8 Alternative Measures for Occupant Fire Safety Please take the time to review this section (1 page). In the event of any shut-down of fire protection equipment systems or part thereof, in excess of 24 hours, the fire department shall be notified in writing. Occupants will be notified and instructions will be posted as to alternative provisions or actions to be taken in case of emergency. These provisions and actions must be acceptable to the Chief Fire Official. All attempts to minimize the impact of malfunctioning equipment will be initiated. Where portions of a sprinkler or fire alarm system are placed out of service, service to remaining portions must be maintained, and where necessary, the use of watchmen, bull-horns, walkie talkies, etc. will be employed to notify concerned parties of emergencies. Assistance and direction for specific situations will be sought from Barrie Fire & Emergency Services. Firewatch (See appendix for Fire Watch Duties and Log) Procedures to be followed in the event of shutdown of any part of a fire protection system are as follows: 1. Notify Barrie Fire & Emergency Service, dial (705) 728-3199 (DO NOT USE 911). Give your name, address and a description of the problem and when you expect it to be corrected. Barrie Fire & Emergency Service is to be notified in writing of shutdowns longer than 24 hours. 2. Post notices on all floors by elevators and in the lobby entrance, stating the problem, and procedures to follow in the event of an emergency. 3. Have staff of other reliable person(s) patrol the affected area(s) at least once every hour while the building is occupied. 4. Notify Barrie Fire & Emergency Service and the building occupants when repairs have been completed and systems are operational. Note: All shutdowns will be confined to as limited an area and duration as possible. Cooking operations shall be suspended until the commercial cooking fixed extinguishing system is restored. Part 9 Fire Drills Please take the time to review this section. Fire drills will be held at least once every months to ensure efficient execution of the Emergency Procedures. Fire drill records are required to be retained for a period of one year. FIRE DRILL RECORD Date: Time: Manager/Supervisor On-Duty: Staff Present: Deficiencies Noted: General Comments: Part 10 Requirements of the Ontario Fire Code Please take the time to review this section (1 page). Check/test/inspect requirements of the Ontario Fire Code: To assist you in fulfilling your obligations, included is a list of the portions of the Fire Code that requires checks, inspections and/or tests to be conducted of the facilities. It is suggested that you read over this list and perform or have performed the necessary checks, inspections and/or tests for the items which may apply to your property. Fire Prevention Officers may check to ensure that the necessary checks, inspections and/or tests are being done, when conducting their inspections. This list has been prepared for purposes of convenience only. For accurate reference, the Fire Code should be consulted. Definitions for key words are as follows: Check means visual observation to ensure the device or system is in place and is not obviously damaged or obstructed Test means the operation of a device or system to ensure that it will perform in accordance with its intended operation or function Inspect means physical examination to determine that the device or system will apparently perform in accordance with its intended function It is stated in the Fire Code that records of all tests and corrective measures are required to be retained for a period of two years after they are made. General Fire Protection Systems/Equipment General Responsibility Doors in fire separations shall be checked as frequently as necessary to ensure that they remain closed. Exit signs shall be clearly visible and maintained in a clean and legible condition. Internally illuminated exit signs shall be kept clearly illuminated at all times, when the building is occupied. Weekly When subject to accumulation of combustible deposits, hoods, filters and ducts shall be checked weekly and be cleaned when such deposits create an undue fire hazard. Monthly Doors in fire separations shall be inspected monthly for proper operation. Yearly Fire dampers and fire-stop flaps shall be inspected annually, or based on a schedule via contractor acceptable to the Chief Fire Official. Every chimney, flue and flue pipe shall be inspected annually and cleaned as often as necessary to keep them free from accumulations of combustible deposits. Disconnect switches for mechanical air-conditioning and ventilating systems shall be inspected annually to establish that the system can be shut down. Spark arresters shall be cleaned annually or more frequently where accumulations of debris will adversely affect operations. Burnt-out arresters shall be repaired or replaced. Portable Fire Extinguishers General Responsibility Each portable extinguisher shall have a tag securely attached to it showing the maintenance or recharge date, the servicing agency and the signature of the person who performed the service. A permanent record containing the maintenance date, the examiner's name and a description of any work or hydrostatic testing carried out shall be prepared and maintained for each portable extinguisher. All extinguishers shall be recharged after use or as indicated by an inspection or when performing maintenance. When recharging is performed, the recommendations of the manufacturer shall be followed. Monthly Portable extinguishers shall be inspected monthly. Yearly Extinguishers shall be subject to maintenance not more than one year apart or when specifically indicated by an inspection. Maintenance procedures shall include a thorough examination of the three basic elements of an extinguisher: a) mechanical parts b) extinguishing agent c) expelling means Every twelve months, pump tank water, and pump tank calcium chloride base antifreeze types of extinguishers shall be recharged with new chemicals or water, as applicable Responsibility 5 Years Every five years, pressurized water and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers shall be hydrostatically tested. 6 Years Every six years, stored pressure extinguishers that require a 12 year hydrostatic test shall be emptied and subjected to the applicable maintenance procedures. Fire Alarm Responsibility General Fire alarm and voice communication system components shall be kept unobstructed. Fire alarm shall be kept unobstructed. Fire alarm system power supply disconnect switches shall be locked on in an approved manner. Daily The following daily checks shall be conducted if a fault is established, appropriate corrective action shall be taken. a) Check the principle and remote trouble lights for trouble indication; b) Inspection of the AC power-on light shall be done to ensure its normal operation. Monthly Every month the following tests shall be conducted under battery back up power and if a fault is established, appropriate corrective action shall be taken: a) one manual fire alarm initiating device shall be operated, on a rotating basis, and shall initiate an alarm condition b) function of all signal devices shall be ensured c) the annunciator panel shall be checked to ensure correct annunciation d) intended function of the audible and visual trouble signals shall be ensured e) fire alarm batteries shall be checked to ensure that: i) terminals are clean and lubricated where necessary; ii) terminal clamps are clean and tight; iii) electrolyte level and specific gravity, where applicable, meet manufacturer's specifications Responsibility Monthly (continued) Voice paging capability to one zone shall be tested monthly on a rotational basis. One emergency telephone shall be tested monthly on a rotational basis for operation and correct indication at control unit. Loudspeakers shall be tested monthly as an all-call signal to ensure they function as intended. At least one firefighter's emergency telephone shall be tested monthly on a rotational basis to ensure communication with the control unit. All telephones shall be tested each year. Yearly Yearly tests conducted by a certified alarm contractor as required by The Ontario Fire Code, Section 184.108.40.206. Tests shall be in conformance with CAN/ULC S536, ―Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems‖. Voice communications between floor areas and the central alarm control facility shall be tested annually, as required for fire alarm initiating and signally devices. Ontario Fire Code stipulates that you must: Provide instructions for use of voice communication system. Provide instructions for procedures to test, silence and restore alarm system. Smoke Alarms General Responsibility Ensure dwelling unit smoke alarms are maintained in operating condition. Ensure a copy of the smoke alarm manufacturer's Maintenance instructions or approved alternative has been provided. Standpipe Systems Monthly Responsibility Hose cabinets shall be inspected monthly to ensure that the hose and equipment are in the proper position and appear to be operable. Yearly Plugs or caps on Fire Department connections shall be removed annually and the threads inspected for wear, rust or obstruction. Re-secure plugs or caps, wrench tight. If plugs or caps are missing, examine the Fire Department connections for obstructions, back flush if necessary, and replace plugs or caps. Hose valves shall be inspected annually to ensure that they are tight and that there is no water leakage into the hose. Standpipe hose shall be removed and re-racked annually and after use. Any worn gaskets in the couplings, at the hose valve and at the nozzle shall be replaced. Sprinkler Systems (Wet) Responsibility General Auxiliary drains shall be inspected as required to prevent freezing. Weekly Except for electrically supervised valves, all valves controlling water supplies to sprinklers and alarm connections shall be checked weekly to ensure that they are sealed or locked in the open position. Water supply pressure and system air or water pressure shall be checked weekly by using gauges to ensure that the system is maintained at the required operating pressure. Monthly On all sprinkler systems, an alarm test, using the alarm test connection located at the sprinkler valve, shall be performed monthly. Two Months All transmitters and water flow devices shall be tested at two month intervals. Six Months Gate-valve supervisory switches and other sprinkler system supervisory devices shall be tested at six month intervals. Responsibility Yearly Exposed sprinkler piping hangers shall be checked yearly to ensure that they are kept in good repair. Sprinkler heads shall be checked at least once per year to ensure that they are kept in good repair. Sprinkler heads shall be checked at least once per year to ensure that they are free from damage, corrosion, grease, dust, paint, or whitewash. They shall be replaced where necessary as a result of such conditions. On wet sprinkler systems, water-flow alarm test using the most hydraulically remote test connection, shall be performed annually. Sprinkler system water pressure shall be tested annually or after any sprinkler system control valve has been operated, with the main drain valve fully open, to ensure that there are no obstructions or deterioration of the main water supply. Plugs or caps on Fire Department connections shall be removed annually and the threads inspected of wear, rust or obstruction. Re-secure plugs or caps, wrench tight. If plugs or caps are missing, examine the Fire Department connection for obstructions, back flush if necessary and replace plugs or caps. Sprinkler Systems (Dry) Responsibility General Auxiliary drains shall be inspected as required to prevent freezing. Dry-pipe valve rooms or enclosures in unheated buildings shall be checked as often as necessary when the outside temperature falls below 0o Celsius to ensure that the system does not freeze. Weekly Except for electrically supervised valves, all valves controlling water supplies to sprinklers and alarm connections shall be checked weekly to ensure that they are sealed or locked in the open position. Water supply pressure and system air or water pressure shall be checked weekly by using gauges to ensure that the system is maintained at the required operating pressure. System pressure gauges shall be checked weekly. The system shall be maintained at the required operating pressure. Monthly On all sprinkler systems, an alarm test, using the alarm test connection located at the sprinkler valve, shall be performed monthly. 2 Months All transmitters and water flow devices shall be tested at two month intervals. Responsibility 3 Months The priming water supply for dry pipe systems shall be inspected every three months to ensure that the proper level above the dry pipe valve is maintained. 6 Months Gate-valve supervisory switches and other sprinkler system supervisory devices shall be tested at six month intervals. Yearly Exposed sprinkler piping hangers shall be checked yearly to ensure that they are kept in good repair. Sprinkler heads shall be checked at least once per year to ensure that they are free from damage, corrosion, grease dust, paint, or whitewash. They shall be replaced where necessary as a result of such conditions. Sprinkler system water pressure shall be tested annually or after any sprinkler system control valve has been operated, with the main drain valve fully open, to ensure that there are no obstructions or deterioration of the main water supply. Plugs or caps on Fire Department connections shall be removed annually and the threads inspected for wear, rust or obstruction. Re-secure plugs or caps wrench tight. If plugs or caps are missing, examine the Fire Department connection for obstructions, back flush if necessary and replace plugs or caps. Dry pipe valves shall be tripped annually by means of the system test pipe, to ensure that they operate satisfactorily and that the sprinkler alarms are in operating condition. A full flow trip test, with the control valve fully open, shall be conducted at least every three years. Responsibility 15 Years Every fifteen years, dry pipe systems shall be inspected for obstructions in the sprinkler piping and if necessary, the entire system shall be flushed of foreign material. Water Supplies for Firefighting (Fire Pumps) Daily Responsibility The temperature of pump rooms shall be checked daily during freezing weather. Weekly Valves controlling water supplies exclusively for fire protection systems shall be inspected weekly to ensure that they are fully open and sealed or locked in that position. Fire pumps shall be started once per week at rated speed. The fire pump discharge pressure, suction pressure, lubricating oil level, operative condition of relief valves, priming water level and general operating conditions shall be inspected. Internal combustion engine fire pumps shall be operated once per week for a sufficient time to bring the engine up to normal operating temperature. The storage batteries, lubrication systems and fuel supplies shall be inspected. Yearly Fire pumps shall be tested annually at full rated capacity to ensure that they are capable of delivering the rated flow. Private Fire Hydrants Responsibility General Hydrants shall be readily available and unobstructed for use at all times. Yearly Hydrants shall be inspected annually after each use. Ensure hydrants are equipped with port caps secured wrench tight. The port caps shall be removed annually and inspected for wear, rust or obstructions. The hydrant barrel shall be inspected annually to ensure that no water has accumulated. The drain valve shall be inspected for operation if water is found in the hydrant barrel when main valve is closed. Hydrant waterflow shall be inspected annually and a record shall be kept. Water Supplies for Firefighting (Water Tanks) Daily Responsibility Water tank heat equipment, tank enclosure and/or water temperature shall be checked daily during freezing weather. Weekly Water levels and air pressure in pressure tanks shall be checked weekly and the relief valves on the air and the water lines shall be inspected weekly. Monthly Water level in gravity tanks shall be inspected monthly. Yearly An annual inspection shall be made of water tanks for fire protection, tank supporting structures and water supply systems including piping, control valves, check valves, heating systems, mercury gauges and expansion joints to ensure that they are in operating condition. Cathodic protection equipment in water tanks shall be inspected annually. 2 Years Water tanks shall be checked every two years for corrosion. 5 Years Water tanks shall be inspected every five years and scraped and repainted as required. Smoke Shafts and Venting Equipment Responsibility General Access to windows and panels required for venting floor areas and vents to vestibules permitted to be manually openable shall be kept free of obstructions, openable without keys and operable at times. 6 Months All elevators in an elevator shaft, that is intended for use as a smoke shaft, be inspected semi-annually to ensure that on activation of the fire alarm system, the elevators will return to the street floor and remain inoperative. Yearly A closure in an opening to the outdoors at the top of a smoke shaft, shall be inspected annually to ensure that it will open: a) manually, outside from the building b) on a signal from the smoke/heat actuated device in the smoke shaft, and; c) when a closure in an opening between a floor area and the smoke shaft opens Controls for air-handling systems for venting in the event of a fire, shall be inspected annually to ensure that air is exhausted from each floor area to the outdoors. 5 Years Closures in vent openings into smoke shafts from each floor shall be inspected sequentially over a period not to exceed 5 years. Smoke Control Measures Responsibility General Where smoke control measures contained in the supplement to the National Building Code of Canada 1995, Chapter 3, ―Measures for Fire Safety in High Buildings‖ are used, the inspections and tests shall be as outlined in Section 7.3 of the National Fire Code of Canada. Where a smoke control system is designed to meet the requirements of The Ontario Building Code, the inspections and tests shall be in accordance with procedures established by the designer of the system. Commercial Cooking Equipment Responsibility General Commercial cooking equipment exhaust and fire protection systems shall be installed and maintained in conformance with NFPA 96, ―Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations‖. Ensure wet chemical or alkali based dry chemical portable fire extinguishers are provided to protect commercial cooking equipment and are readily available for use in an emergency. Weekly Hoods, grease removal devices, fans, ducts, and other equipment shall be checked weekly and cleaned at frequent intervals, prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. 6 Months Inspection and servicing of the fire extinguishing system shall be made at least every six months by properly trained and qualified persons in conformance with Ontario Fire Code, Section 220.127.116.11. Emergency Lighting System Responsibility Daily Check pilot lights for indication of proper operation. Monthly Batteries shall be inspected monthly and maintained as per manufacturer's specifications. Ensure that battery surface is clean and dry. Ensure that terminal connections are clean, free of corrosion and lubricated. Ensure that the terminal clamps are clean and tight as per manufacturer's specifications. Emergency lighting equipment shall be tested monthly to ensure that the emergency lighting will function upon failure of the primary power supply. Yearly Emergency lighting equipment shall be tested annually to ensure that the units will provide emergency lighting for a duration equal to the design criteria under simulated power failure conditions. After completion, the charging conditions for voltage and current and the recovery period will be tested annually to ensure that he charging system is in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. Elevators (High Buildings) Responsibility General Ensure keys required to recall elevators and to permit independent operations are in their approved location. Maintain correct signage for firefighters' elevator. 3 Months Every three months the elevator door opening devices operated by means of photo-electric cells shall be tested to ensure that the devices become inoperative after the door has been held open for more than 20 seconds with the photo-electric cell covered. The key operated switch located outside an elevator shaft shall be tested to ensure that the actuation of the switch will render the emergency stop button in each car inoperative and bring all cars to the street floor or transfer lobby by cancelling all other calls after the car has stopped at the next floor at which it can make a normal stop. Key operated switches in each elevator car shall be tested to ensure that the actuation of the switch will: a) enable the elevators to be operable independently of other elevators b) allow operation of the elevator without interference from floor call buttons c) render door re-opening devices inoperative d) control the opening of power operated doors only by the continuous pressure on the ―door open‖ button to ensure that if the button is released while the door is opening, the doors will automatically close Emergency Power Systems Responsibility General Emergency power systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in conformance with CSA C282, ―Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings‖. To ensure continued reliable operation, the emergency power supply equipment shall be operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. At least two copies of the instruction manual shall be maintained. Monthly The emergency electrical power shall be completely tested monthly as follows: a) Simulate a failure of the normal power supply. b) Arrange so that: i) an engine generator set operates under at least 30% of the rated load for 60 minutes and; ii) all automatic transfer switches are operated under load. c) Include an inspection for correct function of all auxiliary equipment such as radiator shutter control, coolant pumps, fuel transfer pumps, oil coolers and engine room ventilation controls. d) Record all instrument readings associated with the prime mover and generator and a verification that they are normal. e) Log and report as further prescribed in the manual of instruction for operation and maintenance. f) Check fuel supply for sufficient quantity. Annually Test the generator, control panel, and transfer switch in conformance with CSA C282, ―Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings‖. Maintenance Additional Comments Part 11- Building Schematics Please take the time to review this page. LEGEND FOR BUILDING / UNIT FIRE EMERGENCY SYSTEM Pull Pin For Kitchen Fire Suppression System Entrance / Exit Hydrant Siamese Fire Department Connection Free Standing Siamese Fire Department Connection Valves (General) Identify The Type Of Valve (Ie. Shut Off Valve For Natural Gas, Sprinklers, Etc.) FCP Fire Alarm Control Panel FAA Fire Alarm Annunciator Emergency Light, Battery-Powered Illuminated Exit Sign, Single Face Combined Battery-Powered Emergency Light & Illuminated Exit Sign Pull Station Heat Detector HD Smoke Detector SD Fire Extinguisher - BC Type BC Fire Extinguisher - ABC Type ABC Fire Extinguisher - Water A Hose Cabinet H Sprinkler Riser, indicate whether Wet or Dry System Site Plan Please attach Site Plan to email or send via postal mail. (Include Legend) Floor Plan Please attach Floor Plan to email or send via postal mail. (Include Legend) BARRIE FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICE FIRE WATCH DUTIES Definition: The term "fire watch" is used to describe a dedicated person or persons whose sole responsibility is to look for fires within an established area. Fire watch is required in the event of temporary failure of the fire alarm system or where activities require the interruption of any fire detection, suppression or alarm system component. NOTE: All building occupants are to be notified in writing that the fire protection systems in the building are not functional and that a Fire Watch had been instituted until repairs have been made. (1) At least one (1) qualified staff person shall be employed to complete fire watch duties of the unprotected building area whenever the building is occupied. Each person assigned to Fire Watch duties must be provided with the following equipment; (i) Suitable means of communication (cell phone, portable radio, etc.) for notifying Fire Dept. (ii) A portable air horn or other approved means of sounding an alarm (iii) Flashlight (iv) Clipboard and pen (v) Copy of fire watch duties (vi) Copy of the Fire Watch Log Sheet (vii) Keys and/or access codes to provide entry to all rooms/spaces (viii) Floor plan(s) of the building under Fire Watch (2) Fire Watch personnel are to be familiar with the building and procedures for alerting the Fire Department and all building occupants in the event of a fire. (3) Rounds shall be diligently completed at least once each hour, and recorded immediately upon the conclusion of each round on the Fire Watch Log Sheet. The person completing the rounds will record the time each round was completed. (4) Fire watch personnel are to have fire extinguishing equipment readily available and be trained in its use. (5) If fire or smoke conditions are discovered, alert all building occupants by sounding a portable air horn or other device approved by the Chief Fire Official. (6) A telephone must be readily available at all times to notify the Barrie Fire & Emergency Service by calling 9-1-1. Always call from a safe area. (7) Do not attempt to extinguish the fire unless it is safe to do so. (8) Once building evacuation is complete, await emergency response personnel at a safe location and direct them to the scene. Do not re-enter the building without permission from the Fire Department. (9) "Hot Works" such as welding or cutting shall be prohibited in the area where the sprinkler protection is impaired or will be limited to areas where approved precautions have been put into place. (10) While the sprinkler and/or fire alarm system(s) are shut down, assigned fire watch personnel shall patrol the area until both the fire alarm and the sprinkler system have been restored. (11) Exit doors, access to exits and corridors are to be checked periodically for proper operation and obstruction while performing Fire Watch duties. FIRE WATCH LOG REPORT ______________________________________ System Out of Service Date:_______________ Time:_________ System Out of Service-Notification to Fire Department Date:_______________ Time:_________ _____________________________________ System Back in Service Date:_______________ Time:_________ System Back in Service-Notification to Fire Department Date:_______________ Time:_________ PERSONS ASSIGNED TO FIRE WATCH DUTIES SHALL FOLLOW THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED ON THE FIRE WATCH DUTIES SHEET AND SHALL PATROL ALL UNPROTECTEED AREAS OF THE BUILDING EVERY HOUR TO CHECK FOR SIGNS OF FIRE OR SMOKE CONDITIONS. ALL PATROLS ARE TO BE RECORDED ON THE LOG REPORT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING EACH ROUND. RECORDS OF FIRE WATCH SHALL BE KEPT FOR 2 YEARS AFTER THEY ARE MADE, AND SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE CHIEF FIRE OFFICAL. Fire Watch Duties Conducted By: _________________________________________________________________________ (PRINT NAME & POSITION) Fire Watch Commenced: Date: __________________________ Time: ____________________ Rounds Start Time Finished Signature Comments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Start a new Fire Watch Log Report Sheet for each new day of fire watch. High-Rise Emergencies Should I Stay or Should I Go? Your fire safety is your responsibility! If you live in an apartment or condominium, your safety also depends on the actions of the building management and other residents. Every fire is potentially dangerous and unpredictable, so do not underestimate the risk to your life. Fire and smoke move very quickly, and the conditions in any part of the building may change in an instant. Smoke can spread throughout a building and enter your suite even when the fire is many floors away. During an emergency, you will not have much time to decide what to do. Make sure you know what to do ahead of time. Should I stay or should I go ... the decision is yours. Each option involves a major commitment on your part. Your choice will depend on the circumstances at the time of the emergency. You should understand the consequences of this important decision. Most of the time, the best thing to do in a fire is leave the building as soon as possible. If you let this opportunity pass, you must be prepared to protect yourself from smoke and other effects of fire until you are rescued or told by the fire department that it is safe to leave. This may take a long time and the conditions in the building may deteriorate. Do not try to leave your suite a long time after the fire alarm has sounded. The longer you wait to evacuate, the more risk there is that heavy smoke and heat will have spread into the stairways and corridors. Your chances of survival are significantly reduced. The following information will help you to make the right decision and to develop a personal fire emergency response plan ahead of time. When should I go? Evacuation is appropriate under any of the following conditions: As soon as possible when you hear the fire alarm or discover a fire. When the fire is in your suite. When the fire is on your floor or the floor below you. When should I stay in my suite? Remaining in the suite is appropriate under any of the following conditions: If you encounter smoke in the corridor on your floor. If you encounter smoke in the exit stairs. If instructed to remain in the suite by fire department personnel handling the fire emergency If you are physically unable to use the stairs.
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I've been driving my 2002 Volvo V40 1.9T Sport Wagon since purchasing it new. Just now turning 132,000 km, the car has been carefully driven (only by me) with all recommended servicing done at a Volvo dealer. Overall, it has been a solid car. But here's the problem: the 120,000 (Dec. 2010) servicing revealed a broken left rear spring. This was replaced at a cost of $404.00 ($240.00 labour; $164.00 parts). Just last week at the 132,000 servicing – you guessed it – a broken right rear spring. This time the cost will be significantly higher, since the mechanic indicated that in addition to the spring, the upper adjustment arms on both sides must be replaced, and an alignment done. Altogether, the tab for these repairs will exceed $1,000. I would be less exercised if I'd been lugging around concrete blocks, driving the Dempster Highway, or carrying Sumo wrestlers in the back seat, but as it is, the car has experienced nothing more than the occasional speed bump, and the heaviest things I've toted around are my golf clubs. Can you shed any light on this matter? Are other V40s as weak in the knees, or is my case merely an exception? – Lorne in Keswick, Ont.
With the general level of automotive improvement, suspension is often taken for granted these days, that is until something goes wrong.
Volvo Canada says that the case of your springs breaking is indeed rare. No defect has been identified, nor has a recall been issued for your vehicle model and year.
As you say, you haven't been driving the road to Tuktoyaktuk (aka the Dempster Highway), or overloading your vehicle (Fred Flintstone with an order of Brontosaurus ribs at the drive-in comes to mind). So what could have gone wrong?
Springs support the weight of a vehicle, but it's the shock absorbers that take the bounce. If you've had regular maintenance, presumably your shocks have been inspected regularly, and replaced when necessary. Driving on worn shocks can increase the stress on your vehicle springs, however most mechanics and automotive engineers agree that springs don't break easily or often. Only an extreme jolt, or weakening due to corrosion, could lead to the potential for a spring break.
One veteran automotive technician adds that your situation can only be attributed to bad luck. "You can take 10 identical cars, and nothing will break on nine of them, and one is simply unlucky. I have an old car in which I put new springs. One of them broke after less than two years, for absolutely no reason. I was just unlucky. At least with the replacement springs, there's a lifetime warranty."
It seems, unfortunately, as though your case is the exception that proves the rule: springs don't usually break. As for the adjustment arms (also known as "control" arms), I would certainly ask why they need to be replaced: they may be bent, the bushings may be worn, or perhaps they were broken while other work was performed on your vehicle.
If you're not satisfied with the quote, get a second opinion. Volvo Canada has expressed interest in acquiring additional information from you in the hope that they can "rectify this situation in a manner that is to everyone's satisfaction." I would recommend that as a starting point.
If ultimately it does cost $1,000 to repair a vehicle you've owned from new and from which you've had reliable service, I'd say it's worth the price. The good news is, the replacement parts will likely come with a warranty.
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Twilight star Kellan Lutz, currently filming a movie in Bulgaria, has released an exclusive video in support of fund-raising for an NGO that is taking care of stray dogs.
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Capture that rainy moment
Photo Equipment: Be sure to bring a water proof camera. Doesn't necessarily need to be expensive. Magic moments would be a waste if you can't use it due to rain. Another alternative would be to use plastic cases in cellphone if your using one.
- Adventure Travel
- Beaches
- Budget Travel
Umbrella for Rainy Travel
Miscellaneous: Your going to need this if you want to visit Boracay during the rainy season (june - sept). Would prevent you from staying in your room if you want to go in other parts of the beach / island. It was very useful during our stay.
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- Beaches
- Backpacking
It's better to be prepared!
Luggage and bags: A back pack or small gym bag. Travel light. It's easier to get on & off the boat walking down a narrow plank without having to balance a whole load of stuff.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Sandals and slippers. Shorts. Some people are already in swimwear when they ride the plane. Not a bad idea. You wil get wet to your knees.
Sarongs are very useful there.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: 1)Insect repellant. While I personally did not have any insect problems, I saw a young French boy who had large mosquito bites on his face. He didn't seem to mind, though.
2) First -aid kit. Just in case you go on an island tour and get a few scrapes.
Photo Equipment: If you plan to go snorkelling, a disposable underwater camera!
Lots of film or a good digital camera. There will be lots of photo opportunities.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Frisbees and voleyballs. Floating toys for the little ones.
Miscellaneous: A map. I just downloaded a map from bluemaroon.com and that had most of the resorts and restos on white beach.
Buy purified water before you get here. It's overpriced on the island.
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- Budget Travel
- Family Travel
Beach wear is all u need, + mosquito repellent
Luggage and bags: If you plan on doing some shopping, pack light and have some empty room in your bag for the items you plan on buying on the island. I dont recommend doing too much shopping on Boracay, you can find a better selection of stuff at the SM Mall in Makati Manila, and for much cheaper.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Bring sandals / slippers. Standard shoes & socks not needed. You can also buy your footwear there at the island. I recommend getting them beforehand and wearing them on arrival, because you will fly into the island and most likely take a ferry to your spot. The ferry lands at one of several beach landings, and the plank leads right into the water. I made the mistake of wearing brand new tennis shoes & socks, only to take them off upon landing because I didnt want to get them wet from the knee-deep water. Water was wonderful though
Travel light
Luggage and bags: For a traveler like me,I suggest just a backpack,its compact and easier to carry around with both your hands free to carry any extra bag or just free to swing on.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Just bring your swimwear, shorts,any comfortable shirt or sleeveless,slippers w/c are best for walking along the beach and stalls,aqua shoes so you can avoid any accidents like stepping on rocks in the water and bruise yourself ,visor and shades.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Well, the usual,sunblock lotion if you don't want a tan,a moisturizer to avoid dryness of the skin esp after swimming in the sea,toothpaste,shampoo,etc all in sachets to lessen your load in the bag.Me, I've frogotten to bring my mosquito repellant then but fortunately there were no mosquitos during our stay.
Photo Equipment: Your digital camera,of course! Even your camera-enabled phone is helpful,including those unforgetable videos are well kept in your phone.You can even bring a disposable underwater camera w/c you can buy in any sports shop.If your traveling alone or just the two of you,better bring your tripod or else you'll always get photos solo.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: No need to bring a lot of clothes coz once you get there you'll definitely be tempted to buy new ones especially those new style of clothing fit for boracay like the sarong,tops,loose korean pants and even boracay-printed sandos.
Miscellaneous: And don't forget your MONEY!You can never go around boracay w/o spending!But don't bring a lot of cash,there are lots of ATMs there now unlike before there's only one bank around with ATM,its Allied or Landbank ,I think.Lastly, don't forget your plane ticket!
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Come as you are
Luggage and bags: As much as possible, take a back pack with you. It is easier to carry especially in getting on and off the boat.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Don't ever, ever forget to bring your beach wear. It doesn't matter whether it's a 2-piece or 1-piece swimsuit, tank top and shorts, or even T-shirt and shorts; what is important is, you have one with you. For footwear, rubber sandals or thongs are suggested, although walking barefoot is common.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: These stuff are readily available in the general merchandise stores scattered within the island.
Photo Equipment: Make sure that your electronic devices and photo equipment are placed in waterproof cases. Getting on and off the boat can get you and your bags wet, especially during high tide.
Bring an underwater disposable camera if you plan to explore the surrounding islands where corals and tropical fishes abound.
Miscellaneous: For those who cannot leave home without their cellphones, both Globe and Smart have strong signals (as evident by their logos printed on the sail of the paraws).
For the VT addicts, there are internet cafes with broadband services. There are also restaurants with wi-fi or hotspots.
While credit card is accepted in select hotels and restos, there are 3 major banks with ATM services - Metrobank, Landbank and BPI - in case you ran out of cash. Metrobank is located at Brgy. Manggayad's busy street, while Landbank and BPI are both along White Beach - Landbank is at Boat Station 1 and BPI is within D'Mall.
- Budget Travel
t-shirts and towelette
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: bring extra t-shirts or suffer washing t-shirts in the lavatory. since the weather is balmy, try to bring at least a few more t-shirts (sleeveless or camisetas), or buy at "d mall" if you ran out of tees. they have nice designs and affordable prices. just try "hardest" to haggle for prices. or bring a towelette in case to wipe the perspiration off.
i bought towelettes in the island, and they were so expensive. i bought a set of 5 pc towelettes in SM for a price of 1pc in boracay.
Leave your Levi's jeans and leather shoes at home
Luggage and bags: Bagpack is the best luggage you can bring to this island since you will be transferring from one island to another.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Wear slippers or summer shoes, shorts ans t-shirts. Two piece is appropriate to wear here no matter what body type you have because people are used to seeing different types of people. For men trunks and shorts will befine. Bring your own google and snorkle kit with you and if you have scuba equipment its better to bring them but they have rentals too for this equipment. SUNBLOCK and sunglasses is a must.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Everything is already there, just bring enough money with you.
Photo Equipment: Water resistant camera and more batteries.
Miscellaneous: Bring bottled water before leaving in Manila because its triple the prize there.
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Your beach things
Luggage and bags: a durable and dependable backpack preferrably the one that you can double as a trolley so it would be easier to carry...
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: your two-piece swimsuit(if ur a girl ofcourse), ur "malong" or "sarong", a comfy beach sandals or flip flops, board shorts
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: paracetamol, an anti diarrhea meds
Photo Equipment: camera of course, a tripod, an extra memory card (CF or memory stick depending on your camera) or rolls of film if u won't be carrying a digi cam.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: beach towels (or check with the hotel u'll be staying if they can provide you one), your shades, baseball cap or visor
Miscellaneous: after sun lotion, sunblock, a leave on hair conditioner or hair conditioner spray (u need this so ur hair won't feel sticky once you plunged to the beach)
- Spa and Resort
Sunblock, Sunblock, and oh, Sunblock!
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Several swimsuits...unless you plan on going skinny dipping all the time. A lot of tank tops and tees and shorts, a sarong (or several), sandals, flip-flops, sneakers (if you like to jog in the morning)
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Sunblock!!!
Allergy meds and insect repellant...actually everything you need you can buy on the island...just a bit more expensive.
Photo Equipment: Digital camera with a lot of CF cards and your charger.
Miscellaneous: Several good books or even trashy novels ;-)
- Spa and Resort
Sandals or comfortable slippers for Boracay
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Light clothes preferably shorts and T-shirs. it can be always a 'wet landing' upon arrival in Boracay from the motorboat you have to step on the water and sandy beaches before proceeding to your booked resort.
Photo Equipment: Absolutely never forget your photo equipment if you want to have some Boracay paradise pictures.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Always beach gear is the most comfortable attire. At night you can choose to wear long pants to protect from any insects or mosquito bites.
- Spa and Resort
Miscellaneous: Boracay is best enjoyed during the dry season (November - May). The rest of the year is also okay although the beach isn't as nice-looking (some seaweeds and debris floating around). Try to avoid going when there are typhoons because the winds can be quite strong especially in the beach front areas.
- Adventure Travel
bring mosquito repellent for your protection...
Luggage and bags: not match just whatever is important stuff you need... and very handy one for you...
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Island dress and comfortable clothes are the best cloths in the Island... or whatever is comfortable for you...
Photo Equipment: CAMERA... don't forget to bring one...the most important one or your going to miss the beautiful view and places...
- Family Travel
Bring your hat or buy there.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: It is a very sunny place, hat is a must there, you can buy some hats from the local guys here. Ask for about 30% off is a good starting point to bargain, you end up about 10-20% of the price.
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