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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

We’ve spent the preceding weeks discussing some of the ways in which citizens may be able to cope safely with any of the threats posed by cold weather.  However, there’s one effect of weather at this time of the year that hasn’t been covered all that much, and that’s the danger posed by high wind. … read more

Bullying is quite dangerous.  Not only can it have a physical impact on the child facing it, but it can send them on a downward spiral that causes them to question themselves and even contemplate suicide.  What’s more, bullying doesn’t even have to be physical to have such an effect; words can pierce like daggers… read more

A new report bemoans the removal of a fire safety rule that the authors believe is an important way to ensure the safety of citizens across California and the entire country.  According to the report, a California flammability standard that has been in place for nearly 40 years will come to an end due to… read more

A recall has been issued on 33,840 pounds’ worth of chicken products because there’s a risk that they could be contaminated by Salmonella.  The Sedalia, Missouri-based Tyson Foods announced the recall, which affects mechanically separated chicken available to institutions in 40 pound cases.  The recall was initiated after a correctional institution in Tennessee reported an… read more