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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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    Spray bottle designed to prevent chemical injuries

    Mon, Oct 08, 2012 12:55 PM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

    Makers of new spray bottle design hope it will combat childhood toxin injuries by only allowing adults to use it.

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    5 tips for Fire Prevention Week

    Sat, Oct 06, 2012 11:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Kick off Fire Prevention Week today with these simple tips to keep your family safe.

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    Teen drinking and driving rates are in decline

    Wed, Oct 03, 2012 10:13 AM by MyHealthNewsDaily

    Research shows that laws establishing a minimum legal drinking age, zero tolerance laws and a graduated driver-licensing system can protect teen drivers.

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    The real reason teens do stupid things

    Tue, Oct 02, 2012 2:37 PM by Trevor Stokes, LiveScience

    Teens are more willing to accept the unknown than adults, and thus are more likely to take risks.

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    Parents beware: Halloween costumes may contain scary toxins

    Tue, Oct 02, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Eco-group warns consumers about the toxins lurking in Halloween masks and props.

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    Bullied teen has last laugh on Homecoming night

    Mon, Oct 01, 2012 4:41 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Bullied Michigan teen Whitney Kropp turns the tables on her bullies and steals the show on homecoming night.

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    Mon, Oct 01, 2012 2:30 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Amazon honors National Bullying Prevention Month with a daily deal on two titles that help empower kids against bullies.

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    What's the best Internet filter software for your computer?

    Tue, Sep 25, 2012 2:49 PM by TopTenREVIEWS

    Here are three computer programs that can help a worried parent relax when their kid is surfing the web.

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    Goodyear offers free driving lessons to Lindsay Lohan

    Fri, Sep 21, 2012 3:34 PM by Michael d'Estries

    Tire maker also extends offer to actress Amanda Bynes, after the 26-year-old was ordered to stop driving due to multiple incidents.

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  • What's the most dangerous room in the house?

    Mon, Sep 17, 2012 4:45 PM by Melissa Breyer

    In almost every nook and cranny in your house, there's an accident waiting to happen, but one room surpasses them all.

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    What should you do if you get stuck in an elevator?

    Sun, Sep 16, 2012 6:08 PM by Chanie Kirschner

    Don't panic. Press that call button, and get to know your fellow prisoners. And don't try to escape, lest you get crushed once the thing starts up again.

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    A parent's guide to social-media safety

    Tue, Sep 11, 2012 3:41 PM by Meg Shannon, SecurityNewsDaily

    Parents can best serve their children by knowing and learning how to use the newest sites and services their children are using.

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  • Why is Emma Watson the most dangerous celebrity online?

    Tue, Sep 11, 2012 11:01 AM by Paul Wagenseil, SecurityNewsDaily

    Search engine queries for celebrities can lead web surfers to sites filled with malware and other computer threats.

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    Company confesses to being source of stolen Apple IDs

    Mon, Sep 10, 2012 1:19 PM by Paul Wagenseil, SecurityNewsDaily

    A Florida-based firm reveals that it is the true source of the 1 million leaked Apple IDs stolen by a hacktivist group.

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    The Internet is scarier than ever, say top computer-security firms

    Fri, Sep 07, 2012 10:38 AM by Ben Weitzenkorn, SecurityNewsDaily

    Most Internet users do delete suspicious emails, guard their personal data and use anti-virus software, but it's not enough sometimes.

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