Calif. jury: Death for serial killer Rodney Alcala
The Associated Press
The 12-year-old, Robin Samsoe, was kidnapped while riding a bicycle to ballet class on June 20, 1979. Her body was found 12 days later in the Angeles …

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New bike paths open in downtown Owensboro
14WFIE.com
… but when you're out here on the street riding you can see other people, wave at them, you can talk with them." Bicycle Owensboro said several other …

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Boy on a bike injured
Boston Herald
A boy riding a bicycle was struck this afternoon by a car in Swansea, a fire official said. The boy was riding the bike Tuesday afternoon on …

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Dr. Jeff Hersh: ATVs are not safe for young children
Daily News Tribune
This is 20 times higher than the number of kids that ride ATVs, and the time kids spend bicycle riding is much more than ATV riding. …
Doctor: ATV laws need to be tougherLaurel Leader Call

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Uganda bicycle program inspires engineering projects
Bucknell University
"We brainstormed and thought the best idea would be a trailer so they can load a similar amount of cargo while still riding the bicycles. …

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Youngster riding high with bike shop gift
Cairns Post
A MANUNDA boy whose bicycle was stolen outside a church the night before his 11th birthday has had his faith restored -a perfect stranger has given him a …

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What's Up Doc? ATVs are not safe for young children
Daily News Tribune
This is 20 times higher than the number of kids that ride ATVs, and the time kids spend bicycle riding is much more than ATV riding. …
Doctor: ATV laws need to be tougherLaurel Leader Call

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New York Times (blog)

A Bike Theft in the Time of Twitter
New York Times (blog)
Despite riding daily for years, Mr. Horse had never had a bike stolen, and at first he did not believe it was happening to him. …

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There are several models of gas lantern. However, they vary not only in design, but also in the type of fuel they burn. Some people like the old fashioned style kerosene or paraffin lanterns. They like the design, the historical aspect and maybe even the smell.

Their advantages are that the fuel is low-priced and easy to find. However, their disadvantages are that they smell and are very dangerous if tipped over. The storage of surplus paraffin or kerosene is also a grave risk, should a fire break out.

If you want one of these old style kerosene lanterns, they are widely available at camping, army surplus and hardware suppliers. If you are going to use them for emergency lighting, it is best to have four or five on hand, clean and ready to fill.

The wicks should be trimmed and the glass clean. Keep them in plastic bags to stop dust building up on them. Keep one already filled with kerosene so that you can fill the others by its light. It is safer and less wasteful this way.

However, the modern equivalent of the kerosene lantern is the propane gas lantern. Propane gas lanterns burn with a very clean flame, which is also quite hot, so it does warm up its immediate surroundings, maybe to a distance of a foot or two. Therefore, it can keep faces warm on a cool evening in the garden.

Propane gas lanterns are fueled by gas canisters. They come in various sizes from quite small to large, but the gas does burn for a long time. The small canisters are best for emergency use and the larger ones for use on camping trips or in the garden. They are relatively cheap, are clean to burn, provide some heat, are light weight and are very safe.

On the safety side of things, it is obviously very important that you follow the manufacturer’s directions when using any kind of gas lantern, because they are all a potential fire hazard, especially when camping in a wood.

Make yourself acquainted with the operation of the lantern you make your mind up to use before you need to use it. The gas lantern may get hot so be careful with it and get used to lighting it in the daylight so that you know what you are doing, when you need the gas lantern for real. One last tip, if you are taking a propane gas lantern on a camping holiday, take enough canisters with you. The merchant should be able to tell you how many hours they will last for the use you are going to put them to.

Owen Jones, the writer of this piece, writes on many subjects, but is currently involved with the propane outdoor heater. If you are interested in patio heaters too, please click through to Residential Patio Heaters.

Police investigate 15-year-old's death in gang-related shooting
89.3 KPCC
The shooting was reported at 6:44 pm Monday, when the boys were riding bicycles in the on Dronfield Avenue near Van Nuys Boulevard, said Lt. Robert Davis, …

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