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Certain Protein Crunch Bar pet food items have been recalled by Charlee Bear Products because of their potential to have sustained a Salmonella contamination.  Chicken Recipe with Sweet Potatoes versions of the items with a Best By Date of July 19, 2015 and Chicken Recipe with Carrots versions of the items with a Best By… read more

With Halloween over, the holiday season can officially begin (and indeed, certain advertisements and decorations for the merry season started to encroach upon the spooky season weeks ago).  As citizens begin to remove their ghosts and jack o’lanterns in favor of garland and snowmen, one decoration that many are likely to consider is a holiday… read more

Many people across the country are excited about the prospect of getting an extra hour of sleep this weekend when Daylight Saving Time comes to a close early on Sunday.  But perhaps you could be using that extra hour to do something that could end up protecting your family:  changing the batteries in your carbon… read more

It’s estimated that at least one million Californians take to the road on the back of a motorcycle throughout the year.  As such, motorcycle safety in our state is particularly important.  That’s why it’s disappointing to see a report detailing a rise in motorcycle fatalities between 2010 and 2011. The fatality rate is up by… read more

Florida has been plagued with safety issues in terms of the number of bicyclists and pedestrians involved in accidents.  However, many communities are in the process of trying to change that reputation, and one of those areas is Tampa Bay. The city plans to host thousands of bicyclists in the downtown area as part of… read more

A new article discusses a familiar threat:  the danger of texting while driving, especially among teenagers.  Parents might be fed up with this behavior among their teens who have recently begun to take to the roads in an automobile, but thankfully, a series of tips are offered to help parents ensure their kids’ driving behavior… read more

Lixivaptan will not be approved until the Food and Drug Administration is able to see more data in regards to the drug.  Cornerstone Therapeutics is the company behind the drug, which is meant to treat a condition known as hyponatremia.  This condition is what happens when a person’s blood does not have enough sodium.  An… read more

Getting the power back on in the wake of Hurricane Sandy has become a serious issue throughout those areas that were hit the worst.  Further compromising matters was the fact that some 911 operations also had their electricity knocked out.  As of now, that’s no longer an issue, but safety concerns remain as officials try… read more

There are numerous ways to encourage people to turn to bicycles, including the installation of bike lanes and other infrastructure that promotes safety and saves commuters money.  Could heat in the winter months be next?  In the Netherlands, a country renowned for its efforts to create a bicycle-friendly reputation, officials plan to install heating pipes… read more

Thousands if not millions of insurance claims are going to be filed on the heels of Hurricane Sandy.  People returning to their homes will be confronted with huge amounts of damage, and these people will no doubt be hoping to obtain the necessary funds that they are entitled to as insurance holders.  But as we… read more

Beginning today, anyone who drives above the speed limit mandated in construction zones throughout the Canadian province of Saskatchewan could find themselves on the receiving end of a steep citation.  A new law increased such fines to $210 at the minimum, but if the driver is going faster than 90 kilometers an hour, up to… read more

The danger posed by utilizing a cellphone behind the wheel of an automobile was made apparent recently to students in Eskridge, Kansas.  A mock crash site was set up at local Mission Valley High School.  Four teens were chosen to act like victims of the crash, and emergency personnel conducted what would typically be their… read more