Safety

Protect Your Business: Make A Plan
Despite the many risks small businesses face, many remain unprepared to handle the unexpected.
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Potholes Pose Plenty Of Problems
Watch for these warning signs.
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Used-Car Buyers Need To Check For Recalls
If you're shopping used cars, reduce your risk of buying one with problems.
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Tips On How To Survive A Disaster
In the event of a disaster, a residential standby generator can make all the difference.
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Wireless Phone Program Is A Connection To Family, Services And Jobs
Many consumers concerned about making ends meet are getting a useful answer to their call for assistance with their phone service costs.
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Advice On Bringing Your Own Device To Work
When employees can have all their personal and work information at their fingertips, it can be a big help--and a major headache--to them and their employers.
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Bridging Infrastructure Needs And Funds
Bridges are socioeconomic lifelines, according to HNTB Corporation.
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The Remedy To Pill Confusion
New software can help doctors make more accurate prescribing decisions and diagnoses.
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Driving A Bargain
Some new-car buyers are getting a glimpse into the future--and not just at the high-tech capabilities of the vehicle.
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Staying Safe On The Roads
When it comes to staying safe on the roads, motorists may want to take a few cues from the experts: school bus drivers.
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Give Your Car The Brakes It Deserves
Signs that you may need brake service.
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Smart Savings Guide For Parents
By making simple switches and smart product investments, new parents can save thousands of dollars.
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A Health Risk You Cannot See, Smell Or Feel
Wiping your hands at work could expose you to lead, cadmium and other heavy metals at levels that exceed health guidelines.
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Sending A Message About Texting While Driving
Texting and driving don't mix.
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Drive Carefully--And Let A Computer Prove It To Your Insurer
Good drivers can prove they deserve lower insurance rates.
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Vehicle Fires--Dangerous, Preventable
Inexpensive technology is expected to protect consumers from becoming victims of deadly vehicle fires.
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Driving And Riding Safety Tips
Now that school buses are back on the roads, here are a couple of important driving and riding tips.
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Jobs At Risk
More than 1 million American jobs could be saved.
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Budget-Cutting Math That Does Not Add Up
School districts across the country are doing the math in an effort to cut costs, but their equations may not always adequately factor in student safety.
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Why Their Favorite Gift Might Be A Smartphone
Smartphones are one of this year's hottest gifts.
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How To Spot A Ponzi Scheme
Avoid getting conned.
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Talk To Kids About Online Safety
Talking to your child about the dangers of risky online behavior is an increasingly imperative conversation to have. The Internet is now integral to all of our daily lives and it's important to help your child form healthy online connections without engaging--knowingly or unknowingly--in risky and compromising behavior.
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Five Pruning Tips
Pruning shrubs helps produce new and healthier growth plus keeps them at a manageable size.
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Life Is Better In Bahrain
Bahrainis are better educated, live longer and have more economic opportunities than people in other Middle Eastern nations.
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Do You Know What Could Be Hiding In Your Medicine Cabinet?
When it comes to buying medicine online, consumers need to be sure they're getting the real thing.
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Seasonal Fire Safety Tips
There's no place like home for the holidays and no better place to implement good fire safety practices.
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Tips On Avoiding Weight-Loss Scams
Often, those looking for a quick fix when trying to lose weight can end up losing money--and possibly their health.
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Understanding Knee And Hip Pain
Many people are unaware that something can be done about the most frequent cause of hip or knee discomfort and chronic joint pain, osteoarthritis.
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Keeping Children Safe During The Holidays
Holidays and children go together, so naturally it's easy to forget that the holidays can hold special risks for kids.
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Anti-Fog Lenses
America's eyeglass wearers are not unclear about what they want: they want lenses that do not fog up.
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Medical Identity Theft: Minimizing Your Risk
An ounce of prevention can truly be worth a pound of cure, particularly when it comes to preventing medical identity theft.
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Lessons In Avoiding Abuse
There's a danger about which too many college students are not even aware-but that can be prevented.
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Getting To School Safely Whatever The Weather
If you're looking for the safest way to get your children to school, you may want to stop for the school bus.
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Commit A Minute To Safety This Holiday Season
With decorations, gifts and parties, the holidays offer a number of reasons to "be of good cheer."
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Helping Children Live The Best Possible Life
Every year there are 12,000 new cases of spinal cord injuries in the U.S.
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Safe Ways To Set Up Your Home
Heeding a few hints can help you have a beautiful home for the holidays and a safer and happier new year.
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Keeping Families Safe Behind The Wheel
A better and longer-lasting clear view of the road.
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Warm And Cozy, Whatever The Weather
One of the hottest trends in warming homes-and keeping them cozy-is the energy-efficient heat pump.
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Smart, Safe Entertaining Ideas
When the party's at your place, you can feel secure that safety is in attendance.
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Keeping Your High-Tech Devices Good To Go
High-tech devices-such as mobile phones, gaming devices and MP3 players-generally offer consumers a high level of convenience and entertainment.
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Avoiding Ruffled Feathers: Simple And Smart Safety And Tech Tips For Snowbirds
Tips and ideas on how to smooth your annual migration.
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Tips For Buying An ATV That's Right For You
Here are some tips that can help steer you to a smart decision when buying an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).
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What Teen Drivers Need To Know
By improving their driving skills, teen drivers can help prevent spinal cord injuries.
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Limited Edition Collection Makes The World Safer For Children
An old-world apothecary known for its skin care products and an artist known for his vibrant artwork have teamed up to make the world safer for children.
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New Resource To Prevent Dating Abuse
Good news for the families of many young people.
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Disaster Readiness Means Smart Business
Disasters, whether physical (hurricane, flood) or virtual (network breach), can occur anywhere and can paralyze, even destroy a business--but there are ways a firm can protect itself.
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Turning Chaos Into Calm With Organization
Today's organizational tools can help provide order to a usually chaotic room.
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School Transportation That Makes The Grade
Before grading different ways to get your kids to school, you may want to separate the transportation safety myths from the facts.
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Ready Your Ride For Rough Weather
By taking a few preventative maintenance steps, you can keep your car on the road to safety and savings.
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Don't Just Respond To Power Outages, Prevent Them
Keep the power running during and after a storm.
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Starting The Conversation: Supporting Victims Of Domestic Violence
It can happen in your city, your community and maybe even to someone you love.
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Stroke: Time Is Of The Essence
Did you know that stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States?
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Hot Tips On Safe Microwave Use
You can protect yourself and your family from the dangers of foodborne, illness-causing bacteria, such as Salmonella, if you heed a few hints.
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Prepare For Winter Driving Before Jack Frost Arrives
Drivers should use the changing seasons as a reminder to engage in routine tire maintenance.
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Illuminating the Latest Ventilation Options
Interest is circulating in fans that do more than improve air quality.
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Clear Up The Clutter
Organizational products such as the AtticMaxx Shelving System can make good use of valuable vertical space that is otherwise wasted.
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Tips On Avoiding Smartphone Scams
For many consumers, using a smartphone or a similar device can be a convenient way to handle much of their banking and shopping.
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Halloween, Candy And Type 1 Diabetes
For parents of kids with diabetes, Halloween trick-or-treating can seem less like a treat.
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Bridging The Gap: Tips For Long-Distance Family Caregivers
Tips that can help you manage the responsibilities of long-distance caregiving.
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An Innovative Approach to Comfort and Privacy
There's good news for homeowners who are looking for a way to add both safety and privacy to their home.
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3 Biggest Lighting Mistakes
Homeowners don't have to be in the dark when it comes to avoiding common lighting mistakes.
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Window Coverings And Child Safety: What Parents Need To Know
While checking off items on that home childproofing list, remember to check your windows.
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Common Car Seat Mistakes Parents Should Avoid
Parents of young children need to be educated in order to avoid making potentially dangerous safety mistakes when they are on the go.
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American Academy Of Ophthalmology Warns Parents And Teens About Buying Decorative Contact Lenses Without A Prescription
Obtaining decorative lenses including colored contacts and novelty or costume lenses without a prescription is dangerous.
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Vets Get Free Canes
A national program gives free folding canes to Veterans who need them.
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Things Are Looking Up When It Comes To Falls
There's good news for seniors who are at risk for injury due to a fall.
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Protecting Your Child's Personal Information At School
During the school year, parents are asked to sign many forms.
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Practical Tips For Smartphone Lovers To Stay Safe
Recently, high-profile security breaches caused a lot of people to think a little more carefully about the safety of their personal data on their phone.
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Don't Let Bad Links Happen To Your Family
Clicking on the wrong link could land you in a lot of trouble.
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Why Seeing Butterflies While Driving Can Be Good
A band of electronic butterflies may soon help many motorists.
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Preventing Prescription Medicine Abuse
Ways to protect your family.
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Beware The Flooded Car
When you're in the market for a used car, you need to watch out for flood damage. Look for telltale signs.
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Bulb Myths Debunked
Here's a bright idea: It may be time to get with compact fluorescent light bulbs.
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College Beds: A Petri Dish Of Microscopic Mischief
The findings of a recent study on dorm room bedding may soon have college students pulling all-nighters-just to avoid going to bed.
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Using Technology To Save Lives And Dollars
The U.S. Department of Defense has a surprising way to help keep this country safe--and improve the economy and protect the environment at the same time.
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Remember, Only You Can Prevent Wildfires
A recognized symbol of fire prevention since 1944, Smokey Bear now offers additional ways to protect America's forests--new public service advertisements (PSAs) and a mobile application (or app).
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Basic Maintenance Can Be A Smart Investment
Whether your car came right off the showroom floor or you drive a used vehicle that has seen its share of miles, one of the best ways to extend its life is to practice basic maintenance.
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Choosing A Repair Shop
How to find a good repair shop.
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Rallying In Support Of The Red Flags Rule Identity Theft Prevention Program
Good news for anyone concerned about protecting their financial assets and their own good name.
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Patient Identification Secure "In The Palm Of Your Hand"
Patients at NYU Langone Medical Center can now register for health care services by simply scanning their hands.
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Good Ideas For Hurricane Season
Steps to protect your property from rough weather.
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