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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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    How to prepare for a blizzard

    Wed, Dec 14, 2011 3:48 PM

    Don't be caught unaware by a severe winter storm. Learn how to be ready for a blizzard now.

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    Christmas safety

    Wed, Dec 14, 2011 3:30 PM by Stephen Ursery

    Holiday decorations are beautiful, but they can become fire hazards. Follow these tips to protect your family and house.

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  • An offshore drilling rig works in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana

    U.S. offshore drillers need new safety approach

    Wed, Dec 14, 2011 11:55 AM by Ayesha Rascoe, Reuters

    Panel recommends that the government consolidate safety oversight of offshore drilling into one agency and move toward a more goal-oriented approach.

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  • baby in Bumbo chair

    Did Bumbo ignore child safety in favor of profits?

    Wed, Dec 14, 2011 11:01 AM by Mitch Lipka, Reuters

    Bumbo, which is used to help babies sit up before they can on their own, has been an unquestioned success in sales, but its safety record is uncertain.

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    Preparing for an extended power outage

    Wed, Dec 14, 2011 10:32 AM by Clint Williams

    What to do when the lights and electricity go out for more than a few hours.

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    New Facebook feature to aid suicide prevention

    Wed, Dec 14, 2011 5:50 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Facebook hopes to instantly connect users in need with suicide-prevention counselors.

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    NTSB proposes ban on cell use while driving

    Tue, Dec 13, 2011 6:42 PM by John Crawley, Reuters

    National Transportation Safety Board calls for a nationwide ban on texting and cellphone use while driving.

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    Studies may have overestimated cellphone crash risk

    Mon, Dec 12, 2011 4:41 PM by Amy Norton, Reuters

    So-called distracted driving has become a big public health issue in recent years, but the risk may be overestimated.

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  • African-American tenneager,

    Program cuts teen substance use, behavior problems

    Mon, Dec 12, 2011 4:35 PM by Genevra Pittman, Reuters Health

    Teens and their parents attended sessions focused on academic success, making and following household rules, resisting peer pressure and dealing with discrimination and racism.

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  • a santa figurine with blurred christmas lights in the background

    9 things that could ruin your Christmas

    Mon, Dec 12, 2011 10:50 AM by Networx.com

    The CDC estimates that 5,800 people take a trip to the emergency room each year as a result of falling while putting up Christmas lights and decorations.

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  • A driver texts with one hand on the steering wheel

    Distracted driving is 'major problem,' study finds

    Thu, Dec 08, 2011 2:27 PM by Reuters

    This type of driving death totaled 3,092 in 2010, but the number is suspected to be higher because drivers are often unwilling to admit they are distracted.

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  • Baby holding sippy cup

    FDA finally agrees to look into safety of BPA

    Thu, Dec 08, 2011 10:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Eco-group sues FDA and forces the government agency to make a decision regarding the safety of BPA.

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  • Cargill River Run dog food

    Cargill recalls U.S. dog food due to aflatoxin

    Wed, Dec 07, 2011 6:45 PM by Christine Stebbins, Reuters

    The company is recalling a year's output of dog food made for its brands River Run and Marksman due to high levels of aflatoxin.

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    Former missile complex to become 'mock city' for training first responders

    Wed, Dec 07, 2011 2:04 PM by John Platt

    Georgia site will be used to simulate terrorist attacks and natural disasters.

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  • Facts about tornadoes

    Wed, Dec 07, 2011 12:17 PM by Clint Williams

    Here are a few facts to help you understand tornadoes, one of nature's fiercest weather phenomena.

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