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In air defense, an emergency order to stop firing. Missiles already in flight must be prevented from intercepting, if technically possible. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For better range estimation and more hits, hold fire until you can clearly see a bird's color and feather pattern. The idea is to break up the big brush fields into smaller patches, creating a landscape of multi-aged plants that help hold fire size and intensity within more normal boundaries. 120 New England Fire Stations To Hold Fire Safety Open Houses |
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