Protection & Safety

Protection & Safety

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

How traffic surveillance is invading your privacy

Mon, Jan 09, 2012 3:29 PM by Meg Shannon, SecurityNewsDaily

While they may be a crime deterrent, traffic cameras can range from $67,000 to $80,000 per intersection, a hefty price for the taxpayer.
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Panel urges gov't to lower threshold for lead levels in kids
Mon, Jan 09, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
New threshold would result in hundreds of thousands of additional lead poisoning cases in children.
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FDA waffles as superbugs spread
Fri, Jan 06, 2012 7:07 AM by Russell McLendon
The FDA has unveiled new limits on one class of livestock antibiotics, two weeks after quitting a 34-year quest to regulate two others.
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How The Crunchy Chicken became 'The Non-Toxic Avenger'
Thu, Jan 05, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
One Seattle woman's journey from carefree green mom blogger to toxin crimefighter.
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What is home insurance?

Wed, Jan 04, 2012 12:31 PM

The details of home insurance can be confusing, especially for new home owners.
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Margaret Anderson: Wife, mother, ranger and tragic statistic
Tue, Jan 03, 2012 2:07 PM by Jenn Savedge
A memorial to the young NPS ranger who lost her life in the line of duty at Mount Rainier.
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Mount Rainier ranger fatally shot in park
Mon, Jan 02, 2012 6:46 AM by Jenn Savedge
Park ranger, a young mother of two children, had stopped the suspect at a roadblock.
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Have any tips for winterizing my fireplace?
Sun, Jan 01, 2012 7:44 AM by Matt Hickman
You can go all Mary Poppins and hire a chimney sweep (just make sure he or she is certified). Or you can stuff a newfangled balloon up there.
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How to avoid germs on cruises

Wed, Dec 28, 2011 1:45 PM

Avoid getting sick on a cruise by following these simple steps.
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Fireplace embers caused deadly blaze

Wed, Dec 28, 2011 9:51 AM

Video: A Christmas morning fire in Connecticut that killed an advertising executive's parents and her 3 children was accidentally started by old fireplace embers that had been discarded near an entryway, officials say.
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Fiery hazards of home heating
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 12:14 PM by Networx.com
Proper use of home heating equipment greatly cuts the risk of fire.
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It's true: What doesn't kill you will make you stronger
Fri, Dec 23, 2011 12:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
New study finds an old saying is true: Tough experiences will strengthen you.
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Five very scary ski runs
Thu, Dec 22, 2011 4:38 PM by Clint Williams
If you're fit, experienced and have really good health insurance, consider making a winter run down one of America's five scariest black diamond ski runs.
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Wal-Mart recalls infant formula after baby's death
Thu, Dec 22, 2011 9:45 AM by Jenn Savedge
Retailer says it is acting out of an 'abundance of caution' in pulling baby formula after death of Missouri child.
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How to avoid getting sick on a plane
Wed, Dec 21, 2011 2:33 PM by Stephen Ursery
Some simple steps can decrease your chances of catching a cold or the flu while in the sky.
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