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Protection & Safety

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Protect your home and family with the latest tips on catastrophe preparation and home & auto safety.

  • New Jersey bans tans for minors, other states may follow suit

    Thu, Apr 04, 2013 9:21 AM by Jenn Savedge

    At least 20 states are considering legislation that would make tanning beds off-limits to minors.

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  • Chicago is the bug capital of the nation, yuck!

    Wed, Apr 03, 2013 2:21 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    The Windy City tops Orkin's survey of the most bug-infested cities in the nation.

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  • Environmental Working Group's updated cleaning guide

    Tue, Apr 02, 2013 4:08 PM by Robin Shreeves

    EWG grades the products many of us use to clean our kitchens and houses. How do your 'green' cleaning products rate?

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  • Safety check: Is your swing set ready for summer?

    Mon, Apr 01, 2013 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    We've got you covered with a checklist to help make sure your backyard play equipment is safe for the kids.

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  • Why you're paying for everyone's flood insurance

    Fri, Mar 29, 2013 2:25 PM by Andy Stevenson and Dan Lashof, Natural Resources Defense Council

    Two members of the Natural Resources Defense Council explain how the taxpayers, coastal homeowners and climate change are all connected.

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  • Sounds of arguing affect brains of sleeping babies

    Wed, Mar 27, 2013 12:15 PM by Tanya Lewis, LiveScience

    Sleeping infants' brains showed distinct patterns of activity corresponding to different emotional tones.

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  • Parents: Are your kids Snapchatting?

    Wed, Mar 27, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    A new mobile app that allows users to send disappearing pictures, texts and videos may spell trouble for teens.

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  • 5 tips to protect your identity during tax season

    Wed, Mar 20, 2013 8:00 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Tax time is peak season for identity theft. Find out how to protect yourself as your prepare to file your tax returns.

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  • 2013 Dodge Challenger recalled due to fire risk

    Mon, Mar 18, 2013 10:10 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Dodge is recalling nearly 4,500 2013 Dodge Challengers and warning 2,500 owners to avoid parking the vehicle near a building.

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  • Loose tuna can seals force recall

    Wed, Mar 06, 2013 6:00 PM by MyHealthNewsDaily Staff

    The recall is voluntary, and so far there have been no reports of illness associated with the products, according to the FDA.

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  • Ostracism hurts the bully as much as the victim

    Wed, Mar 06, 2013 1:26 PM by LiveScience

    The study was a reversal of most studies on bullying by focusing on the bullies instead of the victims.

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  • U.S. takes top spot in spam distribution

    Tue, Mar 05, 2013 1:30 PM by Marshall Honorof, TechNewsDaily

    The United States distributes more spam than any other country in the world, clocking in at 18.3 percent of junk email sent.

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  • 6 rookie driving mistakes

    Fri, Mar 01, 2013 10:24 AM by Jim Motavalli

    Driving is an American rite of passage, and there's a lot to learn — even for those way past their teenage years.

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  • Are billboards bad for drivers?

    Tue, Feb 19, 2013 10:55 AM by Elizabeth Palermo, BusinessNewsDaily

    Emotionally charged words on billboards affected the driver’s focus, a result that could have dangerous repercussions when carried into the real world.

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  • More 60-somethings being hurt in motorcycle crashes

    Thu, Feb 07, 2013 11:53 AM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

    The number of people ages 60 and older who were injured in motorcycle crashes during the period studied rose 247 percent between 2001 and 2008.

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