Hey that reminds me! I took this picture on the way to the dentist, and forgot to post
The Very Important Candle News Thread
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Yes, that is much worse than the fire two months ago that destroyed a candle factory in Lynchburg, Virginia. Friday's tornado killed at least 90 people. Eighty were in Kentucky.
wset.com
Lynchburg candle shop fire doused after nearly 17 hours; neighbors share their experiences
After burning for nearly seventeen hours -- a fire at a Lynchburg Candle shop is finally out. Rubble, broken glass, and the casing of a centuries-old building. That is all that remains of the Cottage Stillroom Candle Factory on Cabell Street. Officials with the fire department tell us they still...
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A man who survived the destruction at the Kentucky candle factory said, "I can't believe I'm even here." He is here. Why is that so hard for him to believe?
Ironic that one of the few survivors doesn't believe he survived. What a waste. I'm sure there were people that, had they survived, would believe it.
I sense some big-time inflation coming to the cheap-ass candle market.
I stepped up my game and forgot to tell you guys. I hope you all can forgive me.
Publix was running a bogo on 18oz, $10 Candle-Lite brand candles so I am working with those at the moment.
Pics to follow.
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Sherbert is NOT and NEVER WILL BE ice cream.
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That looks like the perfect article for anyone who's become insanely preoccupied about candle burning. I suspect someone here just might be interested.
The Kentucky Division of Occupational Safety & Health Compliance conducts an investigation whenever workers are killed on the job. In this case, if the allegations are true, the eight deaths could have been avoided.
www.nbcnews.com
Factory workers threatened with firing if they left before tornado, employees say
Exclusive: At least eight people died in the Mayfield Consumer Products candle factory. Its destruction has become a symbol of the tornado's ruinous power.
www.nbcnews.com
Not good if the threats were true, but I don't think they would have gotten very far in their cars.
"Flagrant Indifference" would be a great name for an alternative rock band.
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Survivors of Kentucky candle factory destroyed by tornado sue company, allege 'flagrant indifference'
Survivors of Kentucky candle factory destroyed by tornado sue company, allege 'flagrant indifference'
An attorney for the survivors wants candle company officials to stop saying workers weren't told they couldn't leave the night the tornado struck.
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I agree. But I wonder how flagrant indifference differs from regular indifference.
I don't know and I don't care.
Candle workers are the backbone of our society. This is no laughing matter you two.