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If your kids are some of the millions headed back to school this fall, then it’s important that you ensure safety at every turn.  A new report explains how to do so with safety tips from a police officer in Milford, Delaware. First, parents should verify the safety of their children’s route to school even… read more

A new report takes a look at the state of distracted driving in California and what agencies like the California Highway Patrol are attempting to do to cut down on the threat.  One CHP officer pointed to the prevalence of the activity when she’s in her personal car, saying that many people simply believe they… read more

Dark Chocolate Blueberries are being recalled by the San Francisco, California-based See’s Company due to a possible undeclared allergen threat posed by the products.  Though made available in bulk shipments across the country, the items were repackaged into eight ounce bags at the retail level.  At issue is the fact that the items could contain… read more

The Washington, D.C.-based Klever Kids has announced the recall of Pima cotton nightgowns and pajamas for children due to the items’ inability to meet federal requirements.  7,000 of these products are composed of materials that could be susceptible to a fire if the clothing comes into contact with an open flame.  Although no injuries have… read more

California travelers headed to Las Vegas anytime soon should be aware of an ongoing pedestrian safety initiative.  Ahead of a board meeting tomorrow in which the County Commissioners of Clark County, Nevada are expected to officially endorse August as Pedestrian Safety Month, one Commissioner is asking for citizens to take the issue far more seriously… read more

Today found police officers in the city of Pasadena cracking down on those drivers who insisted upon texting at the wheel.  Persons spotted typing out a text while driving could be hit with a $162 citation.  Officers are concerned about the prevalence of distracted driving in the city and California as a whole, where as… read more

Now that school is back in session in many parts of the country, the clock is ticking for those motorcyclists who hope to continue to take advantage of seasonable weather.  With numerous riders still very much out on the roads, it’s important to revisit those riding methods that can go a long way toward ensuring… read more

Although many parents hope it would never happen to their children, there’s always the chance that kids will fall victim to bullying during the new school year.  Even name-calling can prove harmful, and if that escalates to physical abuse, the threat is even more serious.  As the school year gets started, parents might take a… read more

With school headed back into session, many parents may rely on nannies or babysitters to pick up or drop off their children.  But if this is the case, then there are certain steps that need to be taken to ensure safety.  A new report explains how with advice from Edmunds.com. The main thing that parents… read more

With kids headed back to school, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released a report focused on how kids can be protected from injuries related to backpacks.  If you’re shopping for a new backpack or want your children’s current backpacks to be as safe as possible, make sure that you’re heeding the advice contained… read more

Yet one more state is making the move to ban all types of handheld cellphone usage at the wheel.  At the end of last week, the governor of Illinois signed a measure that will prohibit all drivers from using their cellphones to carry on a conversation.  The bill, which will be officially enacted at the… read more

Some truckers are expressing frustration at the Department of Transportation’s and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s new rules put in place to limit the threat of fatigued driving.  Average work weeks will now have to be no more than 70 hours, which is down by 12 from the previous rules.  In addition, a trucker… read more