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Protection & Safety

Protection & Safety

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

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    Think you know how to spot a psychopath? Think again

    Wed, Feb 01, 2012 10:44 AM by YouBeauty.com

    A retired FBI profiler explains why you shouldn't trust your gut when it comes to people you don't know.

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    Wed, Feb 01, 2012 8:54 AM by Shea Gunther

    Check out these amazing clips featuring humans, a whale, 2 dogs and a brood of ducklings.

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    Mon, Jan 30, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Celebrity eco-activist suspects environmental causes are to blame for illness affecting teens in upstate New York.

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    Top email scams and how to avoid them

    Fri, Jan 27, 2012 10:00 AM by Leslie Meredith, TechNewsDaily

    Although email scammers are becoming more sophisticated in their ploys, you can protect yourself by knowing what to look for.

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    Facebook safety for kids

    Thu, Jan 26, 2012 2:37 PM by Melanie Lasoff Levs

    Parents should talk frequently with their kids about Facebook safety, privacy, photo sharing and other online issues like cyber bullying.

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    Security tips for using personal devices at work

    Thu, Jan 26, 2012 2:05 PM

    Whether it's the decision of the employer or employee, the choice to use personal devices at the office can create security concerns for both sides.

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    Cruise ship safety

    Wed, Jan 25, 2012 4:06 PM by Clint Williams

    The capsizing of the Costa Concordia underscores the need to keep safety in mind while vacationing on a cruise ship.

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  • Apps to prevent distracted driving

    Wed, Jan 25, 2012 3:27 PM by Noel Kirkpatrick

    Here's a rundown on apps to keep you from being distracted by emails, texts or phone calls while out on the road.

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    Homemade driveway deicers: We tested it

    Thu, Jan 19, 2012 3:54 PM by Networx.com

    Find out what's in your cupboard (or garage) that will melt ice.

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    When are teens ready to drive?

    Wed, Jan 18, 2012 4:13 PM

    Driving is a privilege and it’s up to parents to decide whether their teens are ready to get behind the wheel. Here’s a guide to making that call.

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    Ship disaster unlikely to prompt quick safety changes

    Wed, Jan 18, 2012 4:03 PM by Ben Berkowitz and Jonathan Saul, Reuters

    U.S. representative says that the Coasta Concordia's sinking demonstrates a 'critical need for greater regulation' of safety protocols.

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    Connected cars will boost road safety

    Tue, Jan 17, 2012 9:40 AM by Ker Than, InnovationNewsDaily

    The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into ways to avoid information overload when it comes to auto notifications.

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    Death, injury toll from pedestrians wearing headphones triples

    Mon, Jan 16, 2012 6:46 PM by Agence France-Presse

    The number of U.S. pedestrians who have been killed or badly injured while wearing headphones has tripled in 6 years, according to a recent study.

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    Fewer kids being hospitalized for near-drowning

    Mon, Jan 16, 2012 2:03 AM by Genevra Pittman, Reuters Health

    Half as many kids are sent to the hospital after almost drowning than were two decades ago.

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    Nighttime driving tips for teens

    Fri, Jan 13, 2012 3:30 PM by Amy Feinstein

    Cellphone use, fatigue and driving inexperience all contribute to the likelihood that a teenager will crash his vehicle after dark.

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