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This past weekend marked the start of the college football season, and NFL fans can very soon look forward to the beginning of that season as well.  Fans will be descending on stadiums in droves long before the games begin, and they could stay long after a game draws to a close.  It’s all a… read more

Parents who attempt to stop their teens from interacting on social media are more like than not fighting a losing battle.  Social media has become an ingrained part of teenagers’ lives, and rather than attempt to dissuade teens from engaging on social mediums, parents should open up a dialogue with their kids.  The United States… read more

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released information related to the number of workplace deaths around the country, and the results were largely promising.  The nation as a whole saw a 7% drop in fatalities, with 4,383 people killed in their workplaces throughout 2012. A new report takes a closer look at the… read more

When dealing with gasoline, one always has to worry about the threat of a fire.  Even the fumes of gasoline could be flammable, and thus there needs to be steps taken to ensure safety.  A new report out Chicopee, Massachusetts relates some of the ways to do that. If you’re simply filling up your car,… read more

A series of white floor lamps from the Threshold collection are being recalled by the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Target Corporation due to a potential shock and fire threat.  The more than 25,000 lamps in question were sold at Target stores across the country and in Canada between September of last year and this past May.  The… read more

Tradition, Elite Suite, Mobile Suite and Mobile Suite Select recreational vehicles are being recalled by DRV because of an issue that could compromise road safety.  129 vehicles of the 2014 model year are affected by the recall, which was issued once it was discovered that shearing of the motor assembly screws is a possibility.  The… read more

The Santa Fe Springs, California-based Premier Foods has announced the recall of four different products under the Williams-Sonoma brand due to the potential presence of an undeclared allergen.  Depending on the product in question, the labels could fail to declare the presence of soy, milk, wheat, or some combination of those ingredients.  The recall affects… read more

No matter what your plans are for Labor Day, it’s imperative that you make safety a cornerstone of all activities.  Whether you’re traveling around the country to visit any number of tourist spots or simply staying in and having guests over for a pool party or a barbecue, there are always going to be certain… read more

With the long Labor Day weekend here, many people might be renting cars during their trips.  It’s also possible that many drivers are wondering about what kind of insurance coverage they’ll be afforded when they do rent a car.  Getting these matters sorted out prior to your trip is essential, and thankfully, the Insurance Information… read more

Today is a big day for those hoping to see a bill that would bolster limousine safety make it through the Legislature.  The proposed bill comes on the heels of a recent fire along the San Mateo bridge that claimed the lives of five people.  That incident brought a spotlight to the industry as a… read more

If your Labor Day travel plans involve heading to a natural body of water large enough to accommodate boats, then there are certain safety precautions that need to be taken into account in order to ensure safety over the long weekend.  With that in mind, you might consider the safety tips on hand in a… read more

With California dealing with wildfires that have already claimed upwards of 200,000 acres of land, Cal Fire wants to make sure that the Labor Day weekend doesn’t pose additional threats to the land and the citizens that reside on it.  To that end, the Merced, Mariposa, and Madera branch of the agency is calling upon… read more