About 20,000 Fossils in China can reveal how certain species recovered after mass extinction. This was reported by LiveScience.com.  The fossils were found excellently preserved with some soft tissue intact which would reveal more of how certain species survived the stages of annihilation caused by massive volcanic eruptions and the “damage caused by humanity.”

These marine fossils of prehistoric creatures, like reptiles, snails, crustaceans, and similar materials, were unearthed from a mountain in Luoping, Southwest China. Scientist Shixue Hu of China’s Chengdu Geological Center, led the team of  experts.

Here is a a picture of one of the fossils. You can view more of this at the LiveScience.com site.

New York Jets assistant coach, Sal Alosi, tripped Miami Dolphins’ Player, Nolan Carroll with his knee while Carroll was running down the sideline. Alosi later apologized, saying that he made a mistake and that his conduct was “inexcusable.”

Carroll went down without knowing why. This was reported on December 13, 2o1o by ABC News. The incident was captured on video with the Jets coach caught sticking his knee to trip Caroll.

In response to the unexpected and “shameful” behavior, Tony Sparano, Dolphins head coach expressed his intention of sending the play to the league for further action. On the other hand, the Jets team is also looking into the matter before deciding how to proceed.

The Miami Dolphins won with a score of 10-6.

Here is the video from YouTube of the incident.

Johnny Rockets crew members were unaware that their Top Boss was among them and is being taped for the Undercover Boss Reality Show. Johnny Rockets is a series of American hamburger restaurant chains which is into the franchising business. This was disclosed by International Entertainment sites.

John Fuller has disguised himself and was able to observe firsthand how his crew worked. The crew members of the Johnny Rockets , New York branch were surprised therefore when he was eventually introduced to them as their top boss.

Johnny Rockets, with John Fuller Undercover Part 1 episode was well received and Part 2 is also a rocker. The series can be watched by viewers online, as well.

Here is a video showing one Johnny Rockets branch with its crew singing and dancing.

December 6, 2010 – Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated worldwide by the Jewish community. This is featured by various international news sites. Hanukkah is a minor Jewish event which commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. But it is a special day that most of them look forward to because of the festivities, games, menorah making, Hanukkah food like latkes, and many more family activities.

Summer camps and even performing arts are included in the interesting activities. The lighting of the Hanukkah menorah each night is one of the major symbolic events in Hanukkah.  This is likened to the four weeks of advent that Christians celebrate too. Each week, one of the four candles, is lit representing the four weeks before the birth of Jesus Christ, December 24, midnight.

The celebrations of the Festival of Lights occurred not only in synagogues, but also in various community centers all over the world. The lighting of the menorah brings a universal message to the entire world that in darkness a tiny flicker can bring so much joy and hope.

Even amidst the excitement of the yuletide season, holiday fire safety should be a major concern for everyone. The array of colorful Christmas lights decors are potential sources of fire accidents. These gadgets are usually connected to extension cords. Using electrical extension cords wisely is one way of preventing fire hazards. The following are tips on how to use electrical extension cords wisely:

1. Do not overload electrical extension cords.

There is a limit to the amount of electric current an extension cord could handle. Holiday fire safety should be the utmost concern when installing these extensions. A proportion of one extension to two sockets would do. Three or more appliances connected to the extension cord could be a potential source of fire hazard.

2. Be sure to install appropriate circuit breakers.

Houses with appropriate circuit breakers are safer and are less prone to household fires. This is because the circuit breakers could aptly supply the demand of the electrical appliances without overworking the breakers.

3. Upgrade your electrical connections when you install Christmas lights and the like.

Having additional electrical demand from the Christmas lights means you have also to upgrade your connections because the previous one would not be applicable anymore.

Buy materials that are of standard quality. Choose quality over price. Safety should always be the vital concern.

4. Let a licensed electrical engineer check your connections.

Holiday fire safety is ensured when an expert specifies what amperes should be used with the number and type of appliances that you have. Having an air-conditioned room has different specific electrical connection and demand.

If you’re going to add more load, like Christmas lanterns, lights and stars, your electrical connection cords should be adjusted accordingly.

5. Sockets should be taken cared of properly

Plugs should never be touched when your hands are wet. Plugs should be covered with a protective covering when not in use. The electrical extension cords should not be turned on before plugging.

6. Fuses should be appropriate for the holiday fire safety demand and protocol.

The normal demand for electricity on ordinary days is different from that of the holidays. Select and use the correct fuses since you’ll be adding additional electrical load.

7. Watch out for water. It is a natural conductor of electricity.

Never allow your extension cords to come in contact with anything liquid, especially water. Water transmits electricity as it has the ability to dissociate electrically charged ions.

One of the most common causes of holiday fire safety accidents is that caused by heavy rains. When the extension cords are frayed and are exposed to rain then, inevitably accidents happen.

8. Observing holiday fire safety also requires that you know the proper sequence of turning on and off the electrical extension cords. Below is the correct sequence of plugging in your extension cord:

8.1.Plug in the extension cord.

8.2.Plug in the appliance.

8.3.Turn on the extension cord.

8.4.Turn on the appliance.

9. This is the correct sequence when turning off your extension cords:

9.1.Turn off the appliance.

9.2.Turn off the extension cord.

9.3.Unplug the extension cord.

Holiday fire safety is ensured if you make sure that the electrical extension cords are used wisely and that they meet the above, standard specifications. It is better to be slow but sure, than to be quick but sorry. Be responsible, observe holiday fire safety now!