It’s that time of the year again:  tax time.  People will soon be receiving the proper forms in the mail, and soon thereafter, many will seek out assistance from a qualified professional so that their return is as good as it could be. When you choose a purported expert to help you with your tax… read more

A recall has been issued on oscillating fan heaters under the Kenmore brand due to concerns that they could trigger a fire in the nearby area.  42,500 heaters with a model number of 127.90914310 are affected by the recall, which was announced by the Hoffman Estates, Illinois-based Sears Holdings.  The motor mounts can reportedly break,… read more

Premium Belgian Chocolate Coins are being recalled by the Brooklyn, New York-based Paskesz Candy Company because of the potential threat of an undeclared allergen.  Available across the country from October 2012 until the end of last year, the products may have milk without the labels on the items listing the presence of that ingredient.  One… read more

Assorted types of meat that could have been made available at various retailers and distribution facilities throughout California are being recalled because the items in question were not inspected properly by federal officials.  The recall was announced by the Petaluma-based Rancho Feeding Corporation and affects Beef Oxtail, Feet, Cheeks, Tripe, Tongue, Carcasses, Liver, and Hearts. … read more

Even though the kids are back to school, your house may still be chockfull of those toys the children got for Christmas.  And although you may have been around to ensure proper usage in the couple of weeks following the holiday, that attention may flag in the ensuing weeks and months. One area where you… read more

Last week, we related how a new rule has come into effect in California requiring all food preparers at restaurant establishments to wear gloves as they go about their preparatory procedures.  However, a debate has sprung up about the value of this rule, and the Los Angeles Times explores that debate in a new report…. read more

If you are a pet owner who lives in a frigid environment, then you have to be especially vigilant to your animal’s needs at this time of the year.  Dogs are far hardier than humans in terms of dealing with the cold in some ways, but in others, they can actually be more susceptible to… read more

Are you concerned that a cosmetic product you’re using may actually be harmful to your health?  If so, then you have some recourse.  California officials have just launched a repository of information related to chemicals in cosmetics, and any persons who fear that they might be exposed to dangerous substances would be wise to check it… read more

A Captain of the California Highway Patrol recently dropped in to a local Bakersfield program to talk about the continued danger posed by distracted driving.  He explained how the agency has made it their goal to reduce instances of distraction and all attendant injuries and fatalities connected to it, and they’re doing so by increasing… read more

A Swedish company called Hodving is touting the ability of a bicycle helmet that can inflate the moment before impact, protecting a user from the more serious damage that may otherwise result.  For roughly $546, a user can purchase the product, which looks pretty different from what many expect to see in a helmet.  When… read more

Las Vegas’s Consumer Electronics Show is an exciting event for people interested in the future of automobile technology, as there are numerous systems shown off by companies looking to get their devices implemented in a widespread fashion.  However, with the proliferation of such systems also come concerns about automobiles becoming susceptible to hackers.  Many of… read more

If your children are old enough and responsible enough, you may decide to let them stay by themselves after they get home from school.  If you’ve made this decision, though, you need to make sure that they’re able to remain safe during this time.  That means locking the door and not letting in strangers, but… read more