Karl Hoffman, who lived in the flat, told jurors he had tried to put out the fire with a cup of water and a bottle of soft drink before a neighbour dialled 999.

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It's been a tradition at TMS that the winner of the Cup race gets to fire off a six-shooter in victory lane.

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It was an inaugural season in which the Fire also won the US Open Cup and the MLS Cup, giving them access to international competitions that raised the prestige of the club.

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Jones's record has been criticised but ahead of Saturday's EDF Energy Cup final against Leicester, the under-fire coach insists he "enjoys the pressure".

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Now, grab yourself a cup of eggnog, relax in front of the fire and fall asleep with dreams of robust ROIs dancing in your head.

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Five of the ten won an MLS Cup, and a sixth (the 2003 Chicago Fire) ended up losing to the team with higher odds than them that year (ironically, the San Jose Earthquakes).

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Since then the striker has helped fire the Bluebirds to promotion into the Blue Square Premier and to two successive FA Cup third round ties.

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Portugal, who are at the start of their long process for 2011 World Cup qualification, were blitzed at the start going behind to three quick-fire unconverted tries by centre Cave, Nagusa and McCrea.

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The deadly fire is sure to shine a spotlight on safety in Brazil, which is set to host the World Cup next year and the Olympics in 2016.

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He also came under fire in some quarters for his ride on the frustrating Antonius Pius, who finished second in the Breeders' Cup Mile.

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