Oil tank explosion shakes Galveston, Texas

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A tank containing light crude oil exploded in Galveston, Texas, on Thursday night.

By msnbc.com staff and news services

GALVESTON, Texas -- A crude oil tank exploded and burned at a biodiesel plant?on the waterfront docks in Galveston, Texas, rattling the island city Thursday.

KPRC reported that about 35 firefighters were called in to tackle the three-alarm blaze.

A?worker was treated for smoke inhalation but no other injuries were reported, city spokeswoman Alicia Cahill told The Associated Press.


Cahill said one tank burned after the 7:30 p.m. (8:30 p.m. ET) Thursday explosion, but firefighters worked to keep neighboring tanks cool.

Speaking to KPRC, Cahill said boiling crude oil fed the flames -- which made the fire difficult to contain.

A shelter-in-place order for nearby Texas A&M University at Galveston was lifted after two hours, and the nearby traffic arteries and bridge to Pelican Island were opened by midnight.

Fire companies from Texas City and La Marque came from mainland Texas to join their Galveston counterparts in fighting the fire on the city's northern waterfront.

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Expectant dad, ex-pastor among 7 dead Marines

This video framegrab image provided Thursday Feb. 23, 2012 by KPNX-12 News shows an aerial view of a crash site where two U.S. Marine helicopters collided Wednesday over a training site in the desert near Yuma, Ariz. The crash killed seven Marines, in one of the deadliest military training accidents in years.(AP Photo/ KPNX-12 News) MANDATORY CREDIT

This video framegrab image provided Thursday Feb. 23, 2012 by KPNX-12 News shows an aerial view of a crash site where two U.S. Marine helicopters collided Wednesday over a training site in the desert near Yuma, Ariz. The crash killed seven Marines, in one of the deadliest military training accidents in years.(AP Photo/ KPNX-12 News) MANDATORY CREDIT

Map locates Brawley, California, where two military helicopters collided killing 7 marines.

This video framegrab image provided Thursday Feb. 23, 2012 by ABC15.com-TV shows an aerial view of a crash site where two U.S. Marine helicopters collided Wednesday over a training site in the desert near Yuma, Ariz. The crash killed seven Marines, in one of the deadliest military training accidents in years.(AP Photo/ABC15.com) MANDATORY CREDIT

This undated image provided by the US Marines shows a UH-1"Huey" helicopter. Seven Marines were killed in a collision of two helicopters, one of them similar to this one, near Yuma, Ariz., during night training exercises, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Lt. Maureen Dooley with Miramar Air Base in California said the service members with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing were based at Camp Pendleton north of San Diego. The crash involved an AH-1W "Cobra" and UH-1 "Huey" helicopter. (AP Photo/US Marines)

This undated image provided by the US Marines shows a AH-1W "Cobra" helicopter. Seven Marines were killed in a collision of two helicopters, one of them similar to this one, near Yuma, Ariz., during night training exercises, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Lt. Maureen Dooley with Miramar Air Base in California said the service members with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing were based at Camp Pendleton north of San Diego. The crash involved an AH-1W "Cobra" and UH-1 "Huey" helicopter. (AP Photo/US Marines)

(AP) ? Seven Marines killed in one of the Corps' deadliest aviation training accidents in years included a young man expecting his first child and a father of two who had served as a youth pastor before joining the military a decade ago.

The Marine Corps was expected to release the names of all seven of the dead Marines late Friday, as crews worked to clean up the accident site on a sprawling desert range near Yuma, Ariz., said Marine Capt. Staci Reidinger, a spokeswoman at the Yuma base.

Officials said it could take weeks to determine what caused two helicopters, an AH-1W Cobra and a UH-1 Huey, to crash in midair during a routine exercise Wednesday night, killing all aboard the aircraft. Skies were clear and the weather was mild.

The accident occurred near the Chocolate Mountains along the California-Arizona border ? a sprawling desert range favored by the U.S. military because its craggy mountains and hot, dusty conditions are similar to Afghanistan's harsh environment.

Chaplains and counselors were called in to talk to troops. Six of the Marines killed were from Pendleton ? the West Coast's largest base ? and one was from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Arizona.

All the Marines were part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. With 17,500 Marines and sailors, including personnel stationed at Camp Pendleton and Yuma, the unit conducts hundreds of aviation training exercises a year so troops can get as much experience as possible before they go to war.

Two of the Marines who died were aboard the AH-1W Cobra and the rest were in the UH-1 Huey utility helicopter. They were flying in a remote section of the 1.2-million-acre Yuma Training Range Complex as part of a two-week standard training called "Scorpion Fire" that involved a squadron of about 450 troops from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

Among the dead was 33-year-old Sgt. Justin Avery Everett, who was aboard the Huey as a crew chief, his family said. He had served two tours in Iraq and was about to deploy for a tour in Afghanistan.

Everett, who leaves behind a wife, a 5-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old son, left a job as a youth pastor at a Fresno church to join the Marines after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, said his mother, Patsy Everett.

He was a wrestler in high school, played the saxophone as a kid and participated in marching band in junior high school, she said. He also traveled to Mexico for several weeks to serve as a missionary for his church, she said.

"I saw him Sunday night, we came by to visit and he had walked me to my car and hugged me and kissed and told me, 'Mama bear, I love you' and I told him, 'Baby bear, I love you too,'" she said as she gathered with family to begin making funeral arrangements. "He was a good boy, never been any problem to us."

Also among the dead was 25-year-old Lance Cpl. Corey Little, of Fayetteville, Ga., his mother Wanda Little said.

Little was also a Huey helicopter crew chief and he was married and expecting his first child in September.

He played baseball while growing up in Fayetteville, just south of Atlanta.

"He loved the outdoors," she said. "He loved to read. He was a very avid reader."

It was the fifth aviation accident since March involving the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing headquartered at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station in San Diego. Throughout the Navy and Marine Corps, there have only been two other aviation training accidents in the past five years involving seven or more deaths, according to the military's Naval Safety Center.

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Associated Press writers Jeff Wilson and John Antczak in Los Angeles, and Jeff Martin in Atlanta contributed to this report.

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The easy way to Decide on the Right Skateboards on Your Budget ...

The usages of skateboards differ from one individual to another. You may practice skate boarding as a medium of physical activity for looking fit and losing weight. At the very same time, you can practice these skills to impress your chums by showing skateboarding tricks and stunts. But you should purchase the right kit to use the same over a longer time period.

When you decide to buy skateboards, it is pretty much vital to figure out the budget. Primarily based on your selection the equipments can be dear as well as cheap depending on whether you need regular or longboard skateboards. Some of the pro decks come with high price-tags. Further, you have to encounter some further costs to buy trucks, wheels and bearings. If you are new to skate boarding, consider the inexpensive and throwaway versions of the equipments.

You can even save soma amount of money by selecting the blank pro-decks without any graphics or logos. When you start skate boarding on a day-to-day basis, these graphics will start scratching off within a few days. But the costs of the boards will increase when you choose the equipments designed in a trendy way with photographs and symbols.

In comparison to the ordinary wood pro-boards, the ply decks are way more sturdy. As the wood is decks are laminated with multiple layers of woods, you can use the skateboards over a longer period. Routinely, regular skateboarders like the 7-ply deck to 9-ply deck due to their lighter and broader design. However , the purchaser also has to concentrate on the shape of the deck and make sure that the deck is not straight and quite flat.

Like the decks, the standard of the lorries will also have a huge impact on your boarding experience. You may be buying the skateboards online or from a neighborhood agent, but you must spend some time in checking the quality of the trucks. IF the trucks are made from bad or poor quality metal, these will shine very and seem light.

David Dischler is the founder of Surfshopsaccessoriesandclothing.com which offers the popular pink Hurley one and only boardshorts and Element bamboo shooter skateboard.

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The-Dream To Drop 'Kill The Lights' Single Today

Love IV track features Dream's new artist Casha.
By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway


The-Dream on "RapFix Live"
Photo: Natasha Chandel/ MTV News

The-Dream is ready to take his show on the road. In preparation for his Love IV album, the singer/songwriter is getting ready to embark on a new tour, and on Thursday (February 23), he's planning to drop a new song to commemorate the run.

The Kill the Lights Tour will begin March 11 in New York, and The-Dream is dropping his new single of the same name. "The name of the song is actually 'Kill the Lights,' featuring my artist Casha," he said on Wednesday's "RapFix Live."

The song will be featured on the upcoming Love IV, which the ATL crooner estimates will be out in the spring or summer — he doesn't want to put an exact date on it. The-Dream already dropped the LP's first single, "ROC," earlier this year, and in addition to his new LP, he wants to concentrate on grooming Casha, who made her first appearance on The-Dream's free digital album 1977 singing a remake of Minnie Riperton's "Love, Stop Making a Fool of Me."

"I'm just channeling and building her the right way and giving her the right time," he said of his new artist. "I'm not trying to get, 'She better come out and sell this'; I'm not doing that. She's too talented for that."

Instead of creating microwave hits with Casha, The-Dream would rather take his time. "She's going to sell on her own, she's great, she'll be fine," he said. "I'm trying to slow-bake it."

What are you expecting from The-Dream's new music? Let us know in the comments!

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49 killed, 100s hurt in Argentina train crash

A packed train slammed into the end of the line in Buenos Aires' busy Once station, killing 49 people and injuring hundreds of morning commuters in Argentina's worst train accident in decades.

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Federal Police Commissioner Nestor Rodriguez said Wednesday's dead included 48 adults and one child.

Officials said more than 600 people were injured out of more than 800 people who were reportedly on the train.

The death toll was Argentina's highest from a train accident since 1970, when 200 were killed.

Officials said the train was unable to stop and it slammed into the buffers inside the centrally located station.

"The train entered the Once station at 26 kilometers per hour (16 mph)... we suppose there was some flaw in the brakes," Transport Secretary Juan Pablo Schiavi told state news agency Telam.

"The train was full and the impact was tremendous," a passenger named Ezequiel told local television, AFP reported.

Hundreds of thousands of people travel into Argentina's capital from the suburbs every day. The dilapidated and overcrowded rail services, run by private companies and heavily subsidized by the state, are plagued by accidents and delays.

"There are people still trapped, people alive," Schiavi said, according to BBC News.

One car penetrated nearly 20 feet into the next, Schiavi told reporters at the station.

PhotoBlog: Passengers carried to safety after Buenos Aires train crash

Most damaged was the first car, where passengers make space for bicycles. Survivors told the TeleNoticias channel that many people were injured in a jumble of metal and glass.

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Passengers said windows exploded as the tops of train cars separated from their floors.

The trains are usually packed with people standing between the seats, and many were thrown into each other and to the floor by the force of the hard stop.

Helicopters and more than a dozen ambulances took the most seriously injured to nearby hospitals.

"This machine left the shop yesterday and the brakes worked well. From what we know, it braked without problems at previous stations. At this point I don't want to speculate about the causes," Ruben Sobrero, union chief on the Sarmiento line, told Radio La Red.

The train operator has been hospitalized and the union hasn't been able to speak with him yet, Sobrero added.

In September of last year , nine people were killed and more than 200 injured in a crash in Buenos Aires involving two passenger trains and a bus.

PhotoBlog: Rescuers work to free survivors of September crash

In February of last year, four people died and 120 were injured when a long distance train struck a suburban passenger train, according to the AFP news agency.

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STEVE & CHARLIE: FOOD and DRINKS: Wine tasting @Walters'

Yesterday we got invited to a wine tasting evening at Walters' in Ghent. This cosy little restaurant is a great place to wine & dine, but it gets even more spectacular when you descend the stairs into the 16th century cellar, which nowadays contains over 400 fine wines. Together with some fellow bloggers, we enjoyed a lovely evening and learned about wine tasting and how the rating system works.

We started off the evening with 4 white wines, 2 Sauvignons and 2 Chardonnays. Traditionally, I'm not a big fan of Sauvignon as it often tastes too sour. But these Sauvignons were a true delight. And so were the Chardonnays, one Chilean and one Argentinian.

Next up: the reds! We got to know 4 Chilean, 1 Australian and 1 Argentinian red wine but the Chilean Chiraz definitely was our drink of choice that evening. Happy also to be able to taste a Zinfandel, which we didn't do last year in Napa Valley.

Jean-Paul Perez, foodie and wine consultant known for his appearance in Mijn Restaurant, explained the system of 90+ wines and introduced us to his website (www.90pluswines.com), where you can get a look at excellent wines that retail for under ?10, for example. So next time you're organising a dinner party, you should definitely check this website and learn where you can buy excellent wines for a small budget in your area.

Last but not least, Perez stressed the importance of bloggers for the wine industry. For a long time, Robert Parker, the most widely-known wine critic in the world, had a major impact on the industry, leading to the 'Parkerization' of wine. This means some (French) wines were made in a different way, just to please mister Parker. Luckily, this is slowly changing. Bloggers are specialising in certain domains or grapes and are forming a good counterbalance. Bloggers FTW!

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French Connection: Take An Additional 30% Off Sale | Style Flavors ...

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Soccer Awards ? Tips From American Eagle Trophies!

As you begin looking for soccer trophies and awards, keep in mind the purpose of the award. Are you searching for participation trophies for your team or organization? Do you?ll need and second place soccer trophies for a tournament? Are you currently presenting special awards for you school team? Whatever the occasion, this brief post from American Eagle Trophies shouldshould offer you several tips.

There are many designs of soccer trophies, anything from a simple soccer figurine on a marble or plastic base to some thing as large as a two or three foot trophy.

The majority of the soccer figures right now are produced of plastic and include numerous various styles, like single, double as well as triple action soccer figures. These figures may be mounted on a wide range of trophy columns or risers to create some best soccer trophies for your specific presentation. You will find some even risers where you?ll be able to add a soccer mylar insert, for a diverse appear.

Some of the newer suggestions available on the market consist of resin trophies that you can use for soccer trophies, You can find also generic resins and figures as well which can be regularly employed for participation trophies. You will find possibly a wider assortment of soccer resins available than any other sport or activity.

Other suggestions for soccer awards contain medals and plaques. You will find a wide range of medals from which to pick and you?ll be able to generally choose a neckband to match you team colors. Soccer plaques are also obtainable. You?ll be able to simply add a soccer plaque relief, resin or mylar to a plaque and personalize it with custom engraving. Should you require an award for a coach or team sponsor, you can add your team picture to a plaque.

At American Eagle Trophies, engraving on soccer trophies and resins is constantly cost-free. Plaques and medals might be engraved for an further charge.

Trophy cups are traditional awards that can be utilized for almost any soccer event. Should you be unable to find a soccer figure that you are searching for, then a trophy cup could be the greater choice. Cups are available in numerous sizes, types and materials such as plastic, medal and resin. You might also wish to present a specific individual having a wall clock, desk clock or an elegant plaque.

As you can see, awards today come in numerous styles and supplies. Keep in mind that the soccer trophies that you pick are a representation of success, merit and/or a job well done. Select the awards that fit your taste and budget and your presentation ceremony is going to be a huge success.

Make sure to do business using a trustworthy trophy and awards organization. Most businesses need about three to four weeks for on the internet orders so make positive you order your soccer trophies early.

Here are some more soccer trophy tips from American Eagle Trophies, Soccer Trophies. American Eagle Trophies is a family owned company with over 20 years of experience. Click Here for Details.

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Saks 4Q profit rises on sale of luxury goods (AP)

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FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2011 file photo, Saks & Company is shown in New York. Saks Inc. said Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, its fiscal fourth-quarter net income climbed 48 percent, buoyed by strong sales of handbags, fine jewelry and men's and women's clothing. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)AP - Saks Inc. says its fiscal fourth-quarter net income climbed 48 percent, buoyed by strong sales of handbags, fine jewelry and men's and women's clothing.


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Saving With Frugal Dad - The Gerber Babies Blog Product Reviews ...

Every time I shop online, I open a search window (or two or three, which always?annoys my husband) and I search for online coupon codes to reduce the actual amounts I will?pay at various stores. I have been know to give my husband grief for failing to do this. We save so much money shopping with coupons! Often, I have more than one online checkout going at one time, and I'm searching in another window?to find a great code or promo?to seal the deal.??I am guilty of refusing to pay until I am sure I've found every way to save! I have a few favorite online sources for coupons, but recently I found another great source! My kids love Toys R Us and when I need a something special, I start looking early to make sure I get the perfect gift for them. I am not a last minute shopper, so I have time to wait for great coupons! Frugal Dad has toys r us savings and coupons from time to time and other great coupon codes too. I really enjoyed searching the site and found a lot of information and great ideas! Not only was it informative, it was also very?entertaining too! In my free time, I?love to sit back with a cup of hot tea and read a great blog. Reading Frugal Dad is quite the experience and I've added it to my favorites to check out again sometime soon. It is?updated regularly with great tips and promos?too. Frugal Dad shares tips on smart spending and other online promotions. My favorite post?(if I had to pick just one)?was "The 411 on Flower Etiquette." It was interesting and I was impressed with the fact that Frugal Dad actually did a lot of research for the post! Frugal Dad also took the time?and?posted those resources! I think it's a really credible site where I learned a lot?while I?really enjoyed the read! I think?Frugal Dad?appeals to both men and women too! If you are looking to save at Toys R Us and want a great coupon or promotional code, check out Frugal Dad first! If you don't find what you're looking for, keep reading or check back again soon! There are a few dad blogs that I read from time to time and this is definitely one to follow!

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