Two villages were evacuated as forest fires ravaged 800 hectares of a Turkish coastal province.

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We intentionally created conditions in which the Li-ON battery pack would explode inside a generic portable. The results are dramatic. There are numerous conditions where these fires can occur in real life. Faulty battery packs (driving the recalls), faulty protection circuits inside the PC, exposure to excessive heat, and blunt force are some of the major ways that this could happen to you. More Info: http://www.pcpitstop.com/pcsafety/

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"Paris" by Friendly Fires

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PlusFemale Inmates Help Put Out FiresFemale Inmates Help Put Out FiresThe Associated PressAmong the hundreds of hand crews clearing brush and preventing a wide spread wildfire from expanding, 300 inmates from state and local prisons fill the ranks. The AP's John Mone spoke to an all-women's inmate fire fighting crew. (July 8)[[NATS-- women inmates marching and yelling...ALL OUT...ALL OUT]] [[VO: Women inmates from Malibu Conservation Camp marching up a hill]]AMONG THE HOT-SHOTS AND HAND CREWS... [[NATS FULL BREAK OF DIGGING]]THERE'S A TEAM HELPING ENSURE A WILDFIRE OUTSIDE SANTA BARBARA DOESN'T SPREAD-- [[SOT]]" a lot of us are kind particular about things.." [[NATURAL SOUND UP FULL: BUZZ SAW]]CLEARING BRUSH AND MAKING THE NEXT FIRE BREAK. [[SOT]][[SUPER: Tracy Violet//Malibu Conservation Camp Inmate]]"being the only female crew on this fire it makes us work a lot harder.." [[VO]][[TRACK]]THEY'RE HERE TO SERVE-- [[SOT]][[SUPER: Shandrina Virgen//cont.]]"it's worth it...when you see people smiling...putting up signs for you. it makes you feel good." [[VO:]]SERVE THEIR TIME THAT IS...SHANDRINA VIRGEN IS ONE OF 28 WOMEN FROM THE MALIBU CONSERVATION CAMP... [[SOT]] [[SUPER: Shandrina Virgen//cont.]]"I have two counts of sales...transporting, exporting, importing stolen good and impersonating with a loaded fire arm...(yeah) i won't be doing that again." [[VO:]] [[TRACK]]AN L-A COUNTY WOMEN'S JAIL FACILITY.. [[SOT]] [[SUPER: Dierdre Alvidres//Inmate]]"all of us are non violent...really it's usually non serious felonies...paper crimes...things like that." [[VO]] [[TRACK]]DEDICATED TO WORK- [[SOT]] [[SUPER: Tara Ross//Inmate]]"we're good people. we made some mistakes. by doing all this we learn to work together and when we leave here have a brand new life." [[VO]] [[TRACK]]WHICH CAN BE BACK BREAKING. BUT THE TOUGH TASKS OFFER SOMETHING MORE THAN JUST A CHANCE TO REDUCE PRISON TIME. [[SOT]] [[SUPER: Shandrina, cont.]]"me i am gonna pursue this and make a career of it." [[VO]] [[TRACK]]PERHAPS A CHANCE AT REDEMPTION.. [[SOT]] [[SUPER; Lt. Bo Talyor//CA Dept. of Correction and Rehabilitation]]"we're teaching them a trade in here...so they can go work for Cal Fire, the US Forestry Service or may be even a fire department." [[VO]] [[TRACK]]THE OFFICIALS WHO OVERSEE THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZE THE INMATES FUNCTION TO SERVE THE PUBLIC...BUT IF THEY CHOOSE TO USE THE SKILLS THEY LEARN OUTSIDE OF THE JAIL CELL... [[SOT]]"we may not be as strong...but we work hard" [[VO]][[TRACK]]THAT WILL HELP THEM REHABILITATE AND STAY CLEAR OF THE LAW. JOHN MONE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, GOLETA CALIFORNIA.

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For those that want to hear Joey's comments on Willie, here. I love how he does not want to promote Wowowee or Willie himself since he took the liberty of not naming him during his personal 10-11 minute rant. Again, we all know this is a kapamilya vs. kapuso issue. What a surprise!

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The strong winds and high heat fueling wildfires in Southern California are making it a difficult fight for firefighters. Dave Price reports from Concow, Calif.

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Many National Guard troops prepared early Monday to join the fight against California wildfires.

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Firefighters are making progress against the massive wildfires that have torn across the state, but a forecast of high heat and dry winds has fire crews concerned. Dave Price reports.

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Tom Mabe Pranks a Telemarketer!

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Mike Gravel is running for president of the United States of America

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Little relief is in sight for firefighters battling blazes throughout the Golden State. Teri Okita reports on California's long, dry fire season.

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President Bush won't veto a housing relief bill, Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad doesn't take kindly to threats and FEMA says formaldehyde in trailers isn't its fault. Marta Costello hosts the gnooze (the g is silent)- today's top stories in about 3 minutes. Bloopers, t shirts and more at http://gnooze.com ! Music by Pistol Youth: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=19522968720 and Special Thanks to Lettuce for the t-shirt/logo design - http://www.lettuceoffice.com

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An Israeli human rights group has just released graphic video footage obtained during clashes between Israeli troops and demonstrators protesting against the separation barrier on the West Bank. The video has sparked outrage, as it shows what appears to be an Israeli soldier shooting a Palestinian at close range. Al Jazeera's Emma Hayward reports.

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Dave Price speaks with Capt. George Nunez about how his team is fighting the California wildfires and finds out what homeowners can do to make their job easier.

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Fires lasted well into the night. 1 helicopter, 2 small planes and numerous fire appliances

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husband sets off fireworks while woman Dry fires

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View of San Diego Fire Rescue: Photos courtesy of SanDiegoNewsPhotographer.com and SDFire.org

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Soulja boy comes back at the veteran rapper for recently saying he single-handly killed hip-hop.

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http://dontpayforgames.com/priest ---------------------------------- One of my runs for this song...I'm getting better...still a LOT of stupid mistakes.

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Yes yes i know i know i fucked up a bit with the doom fires in this vid, normally i never get hit, but atleast i was prot and used shield wall and all that to survive (although some of the doom fires wern't my fault all together). All and all our healers kicked ass and we killed him and I got cat's edge woot woot. O and Hi zig hows it going? sorry i didnt get your shout out in this vid, to much to say maybe in a later one. Musix: Foghat - Slowride

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PlusResidents in Northern Calif. Flee WildfiresResidents in Northern Calif. Flee WildfiresThe Associated PressFirefighters are working to save homes from an out-of-control wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills ahead of an expected wind change that could further complicate efforts to corral the blaze. (July 10)[Notes:VO--SHOTS OF FIRES AND FIREFIGHTING] THE WILDFIRES IN THESE SIERRA FOOTHILLS NINETY MILES NORTH OF SACRAMENTO HAVE ALREADY DESTROYED DOZENS OF HOMES -- AND FORCED THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS TO FLEE.EVACUATION ORDERS REMAIN IN PLACE -- BUT SOME RESIDENTS HAVE STAYED BEHIND TRYING TO KEEP THEIR PROPERTY SAFE. [Notes:SOT --DAVID MASARIK/RESIDENT]I've got a 1500 hundred gallon water tank with about 25 to 30 sprinklers throughout my property that i'm turning on and keeping everything wet. [Notes:VO--SHOTS OF FIREFIGHTING] FIREFIGHTERS ARE DEALING WITH ABOUT FIFTEEN ACTIVE FIRES IN THE COUNTY.ONE OF THE TOP CONCERNS -- A CHANGE IN THE WIND DIRECTION. [Notes:SOT--FRED BLOME/CONCOW RESIDENT]this canyon has some really nasty winds at some times...and as long as those winds hold out....i think things will get handled I hope. [Notes:VO--SHOTS OF SMOKE] THERE'S ANOTHER PROBLEM HERE -- SO MUCH SMOKE THAT GROUND CREWS ARE FIGHTING THE FIRES WITHOUT HELP FROM THE AIR. [Notes:SOT --PABLO LOPEZ/LA COUNTY FIRE DEPT.]The visibilty is so poor that i don't think they can come in and make water drops at this point.MEANWHILE -- RESIDENTS WHO ARE STAYING IN SHELTERS ARE STUCK IN A WAITING GAME. [Notes:SOT --DEBRA LAWHON/EVACUEE] It's a little nerve wracking...sitting here thinking you won't have a home....we have insurance...but that's not going to replace a lot of stuff. [Notes:VO--FIREFIGHTING]WILDFIRES ACROSS THE STATE HAVE DESTROYED ABOUT 100 HOMES AND BURNED MORE THAN 11 HUNDRED SQUARE MILES SINCE A LIGHTNING STORM INGNITED MANY OF THEM MORE THAN 2 WEEKS AGO.GOVERNOR SCHWAZENNEGGER SAYS THE CALIFORNIA'S FIREFIGHTING RESOURCES ARE STRETCHED TO THE LIMIT -- AND HE'S ASKING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR MORE HELP. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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Plus1 Killed in Calif. Wildfires, Bush Plans Visit1 Killed in Calif. Wildfires, Bush Plans VisitThe Associated PressOne person was found dead as firefighters raced to confine a wildfire that had roared back to life in Northern California. President Bush will visit the state next week to survey the damage. (July 11)[Notes:VO--FIREFIGHTING VIDEO] THE YEAR'S FIRE SEASON IN CALIFORNIA HAS WITNESSED MORE FIRES BURNING AT THE SAME TIME THAN ANY YEAR IN RECORDED HISTORY.THAT'S ACCORDING TO OFFICIALS WHO SAY THAT STATEWIDE -- MORE THAN 300 FIRES ARE STILL ACTIVE.IN THIS AREA --- 90 MILES NORTH OF SACRAMENTO -- ONE PERSON WAS FOUND DEAD INSIDE A BURNED OUT HOUSE FRIDAY.A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER IS IN EFFECT -- BUT SOME PEOPLE ARE REFUSING TO LEAVE -- AND AUTHORITIES SAY IT APPEARS THAT'S THE CASE WITH THIS VICTIM.PRESIDENT BUSH IS SCHEDULED TO VISIT CALIFORNIA TO SURVEY THE DAMAGE NEXT THURSDAY -- ALTHOUGH IT'S NOT CLEAR YET WHICH AREA HE WILL CHECK OUT.FEDERAL OFFICIALS ALSO SAY THEY WILL SEND MORE PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT TO THE STATE IN RESPONSE TO GOVERNOR SCHWAZENNEGER'S REQUEST FOR MORE HELP.SCHWARZENNEGER HAS ORDERED 2 THOUSAND MORE NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS TO HELP BOOST THE STATE'S EFFORTS.HE SAYS CALIFORNIA IS STRETCHED THIN -- AND ITS FIREFIGHTERS ARE EXHAUSTED. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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Fires, road closures and high gas prices aren't slowing tourism but the trip has been longer, some travelers said.

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PlusBush Surveys Record-breaking Calif. WildfiresBush Surveys Record-breaking Calif. WildfiresThe Associated PressPresident Bush offered federal help and encouragement Thursday to some of the 25,000 firefighters working under a blazing sun to contain wildfires that make up the single largest fire event ever recorded in California. (July 17)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] ((Bush getting off plane in Calif.))President Bush is offering encouragement and help to Californians as they battle wildfires for a fourth straight week. ((file of fire))More than *2-thousand* separate fires have burned nearly 900 thousand acres since a lighting storm last month.((Bush SOT: I'd like to let the people out here know that we're paying attention in Washington DC and we care about you and we'll respond as best as we possibly can.)) ((bush visiting in Calif/AF1 during aerial tour))During a visit to the northwest part of the state...Bush took a look at the damage from the air and was briefed on the progress that's been made and the challenges that lie ahead. ((Schwarzenegger: When you hear that there are 2000 fires that's a little bit much even for us. So we need the help and the federal gov't came in very quickly to help us.)) ((firefighters/helicopters spraying water on the blazes))Firefighters from around the U-S and as far away as New Zealand have joined the effort to try to contain those blazes.And so far, FEMA has given move than $154 million dollars to help pay for that extra help and equipment, including helicopters. ((Bush: I always come to make sure the federal gov't is working closely with the state. I know Gov. Schwarzenegger well enough to tell you if we weren't he'd let me know.)) ((more firefighting/emergency responder vehicles))Fire officials say even though this is the largest fire event in California's history...the death toll has been a lot lower than previous disasters in the state.There have been about 200 injuries and only 1 death attributed to the wildfires. ((file picture from '03)) Back in 2003 a series of fires left 24 people dead and destroyed thousands of homes.

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SelectPlusHot, Dry Weather Developing on Calif Fire LinesHot, Dry Weather Developing on Calif Fire LinesThe Associated PressThe return of some residents to their homes Monday marked progress in California's siege of wildfires, but forecasters warned that weather was turning back in favor of the flames. (July 8)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [[TRACK]][Notes:big sur fire]SOME GOOD NEWS ABOUT FIRES FEASTING ON PARTS OF CALIFORNIA...FIREFIGHTERS SNUFFED OUT SOME OF THE FLAMES IN BIG SUR...THAT HAVE BURNED FOR TWO WEEKS NOW... BUT ADD IT COULD BE ANOTHER TWO WEEKS BEFORE THEY TAME THE WILDFIRE... [[SOT]][[SUPER:Greg DeNitto//US Forestry Service -- "ca wildfires big sur ap 1645"]]""We still see some fire spread occurring but we are trying to make some progress and get some burning done, get our lines a bit more secure so that when the weather changes tomorrow which is predicted we'll have a better chance of containing that fire within the existing perimeter." [[STAND UP]][[SUPER: John Mone//The Associated Press]]"and down the coast in Goleta, Ca...good weather over the weekend...let crews make headway in containing this blaze" [[SOT]][[SUPER:Don Copple//Fire Behavior Specialist]]"we need to make a line down this ridge....because we don't want this fire moving any farther." [[NAT]][[VO: AIRPLANE DUMPING RETARDANT]] [[TRACK]]A D-C 9 JET DUMPED FIRE RETARDANT ON THIS RIDGE OVERLOOKING PICTURESQUE SANTA BARBARA. IT'S ATTEMPTING TO SHORE UP THE FIRE LINE...THAT GROUND CREWS NUMBERING IN THE HUNDREDS FROM AROUND THE WEST...HAVE CUT INTO THE WILDERNESS. OFFICIALS SAY BRUSH HERE HASN'T BURNED IN FIVE DECADES...AND IT MAKES FOR RIPE FUEL.CREWS ALSO WILL WORK OVERNIGHT...SETTING CONTAINED BACK FIRES...TO BURN OFF DRY KINDLING... THE GAP FIRE, AS THIS ONE OF HUNDREDS OF FIRES AROUND THE STATE IS CALLED...IS MORE THAN A THIRD CONTAINED. 2000 HOMEOWNERS WERE ABLE TO RETURN TODAY...BUT FIRE FIGHTERS WORRY WARM WINDY WEATHER COULD WHIP UP THIS BLAZE ONCE AGAIN. JOHN MONE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, GOLETA, CALIFORNIA

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