Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Taking your new iPhone or Android device for a spin? Don't forget to download the Patch app and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Lucky enough to get a new mobile device this holiday season? Patch has apps for iPhones and Android phones! Here's a look at a few ways you can connect with Patch through your mobile device. Twitter and Facebook When you download your Facebook and Twitter apps, be sure to follow us on Twitter and fan us on Facebook. Patch for iPhone Patch for iPhone keeps you connected to the latest news, weather, local business listings and current events. Patch’s app will keep you engaged and mobile by delivering 24/7 local community coverage. Patch app's useful features include: Plus, you can save anything from favorite stories to business listings direct to the iPhone for easy offline access. Patch Places for Android Patch Places is the go-to …
Monday, December 24, 2012
How much would it cost to fly with all the items from the Christmas carol?
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Monday, December 24, 2012
Earlier this month, PNC Bank released its 2012 Christmas Price Index documenting how much it would cost to buy the characters and objects from the song, "The 12 Days of Christmas." Last year, the number crested the $100,000 mark. This year, it grew 6.1 percent to $107,300. At Airline Tariff Publishing Company, where we work with airfares and ancillary fees instead of partridges and pear trees, we thought it’d be interesting to find out how much it would cost to fly with “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Specifically, how much would it set you back to bring those items as checked or carry-on baggage? Well, it depends on which airline you fly, where and in what class you’re traveling (you’re usually allowed one or two free bags on overseas flights…
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Firefighters respond to some 155,000 cooking fires each year.
Frying a turkey may result in a juicier turkey than traditional preparation methods, but firefighters say don't put your taste for turkey over safety and sensibility. More than 2,000 Thanksgiving Day fires are reported each year, causing an average of $21 million in property damage and fire deaths, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Check out Annandale Patch's complete guide to the holidays here. Some of those fires start when a turkey fryer is misused or left unattended, firefighters said. Leaving cooking food unattended and falling asleep while cooking is a main cause of kitchen fires. Over the years, turkey fryer manufacturers have improved the devices, but superheated oil and high temperatures still make them risky to operate, …
