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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.

  • Are sunscreen labels misleading you?

    Fri, Aug 17, 2012 9:22 AM

    Video: Consumers believe that sunscreens with higher SPFs provide more protection, but some doctors are saying the numbers are a marketing ploy.

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    Thu, Aug 16, 2012 6:58 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Do you know what — and where — your kids are posting online?

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    Back to school bus safety

    Wed, Aug 15, 2012 5:50 PM by Amy Feinstein

    With more than 23 million children riding the school bus each day, it's critical to reinforce safety habits.

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    Johnson & Johnson promises to remove toxic chemicals by 2015

    Wed, Aug 15, 2012 2:50 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Eco-groups declare victory as Johnson & Johnson pledges to remove all toxic chemicals from their toiletry and cosmetic products by 2015.

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  • Hidden danger: Poorly constructed backyard decks

    Tue, Aug 14, 2012 12:28 PM

    Video: Many aren’t built right, resulting in more injuries every summer.

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  • Luxury vehicles flunk new overlap crash tests

    Tue, Aug 14, 2012 9:31 AM

    Video: Only 3 of 11 mid-sized luxury cars and near-luxury cars earned good or acceptable ratings in the latest crash test from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

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    What are my pet insurance options?

    Mon, Aug 13, 2012 6:17 PM by Morieka Johnson

    No one wants to think about their cat in a cast or their dog in stitches, but in many cases it pays to be prepared.

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    Cat-astrophes: Cats rescued from disasters

    Thu, Aug 09, 2012 6:10 PM by Laura Moss

    Check out these 10 photographs of cats being rescued after disaster struck and find out what you can do to prepare your pets for an emergency.

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  • 7 things kids need to know about safely interacting with dogs

    Tue, Aug 07, 2012 6:11 PM by Morieka Johnson

    As kids head back to school, they're likely to encounter a dog or two as they walk through the neighborhood. Here's what they need to know.

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    iCloud hack: How you can avoid being the next victim

    Tue, Aug 07, 2012 4:30 PM by Paul Wagenseil, SecurityNewsDaily

    Set up two-step identity authentications for your online accounts and don't allow online vendors save your credit card information.

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    Car safety seat rules for kids mostly ignored

    Tue, Aug 07, 2012 2:22 PM by Susan E. Matthews, MyHealthNewsDaily

    Properly seating a child in a car seat or booster seat, and in the back seat, reduces the risk of injury or death.

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    How to set up a home security system on a budget

    Fri, Aug 03, 2012 3:02 PM by Sue Marquette Poremba, SecurityNewsDaily

    Webcams allow for DIY security, and cable companies offer security packages with subscriptions. Here's how to set up home protection on a budget.

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    The best cameras for home security

    Thu, Aug 02, 2012 4:05 PM by TopTenREVIEWS

    Look for cameras that include infrared LEDs, HD-quality images, tech support and easy installation and operation.

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  • Dangers of distracted walking

    Mon, Jul 30, 2012 9:33 AM

    Video: On city streets and in shopping centers, you can usually find someone strolling while talking on a phone or texting with his head down. The problem isn't as widely discussed as distracted driving, but the danger is real.

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    Federal agency sues manufacturer of magnetic toys

    Fri, Jul 27, 2012 9:40 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Consumer Product Safety Commission files lawsuit and demands a recall of Buckyball magnetic desk toys marketed to adults.

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