In a message dated 5/15/2008 5:59:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: at SR there were some anchor straps that ran through the party wall, making joist-to-joist connections. Bad practice for fire prevention. because ... if one joist failed, it would take the other one with it? c **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) -- To terminate puerile preservation prattling among pals and the uncoffee-ed, or to change your settings, go to: <http://listserv.icors.org/archives/bullamanka-pinheads.html>