Safety

FDOT Must Take a Hands-on Approach to Safety

Spencer Aronfeld | Posted 01.18.2012 | Miami

Read More: Monorail, Florida Dot, Miami International Airport, Fdot, Ntsb Report, Ntsb, Oversight, Safety Regulations, Safety, Miami News

How safe are those monorails at the Miami International Airport for the nearly 9,000 passengers who use them every day? Apparently not very.

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How to Live Without a (Gasp!) Microwave

Organic Authority.com | Posted 01.13.2012 | Food

Read More: Microwave, Health, Cooking, Kettle, Safety, Frozen Food, Coffee, Organic, Microwave-Free, Food News

Tossing that microwave for good might not be as difficult as you think. As you transition, try these tips for easy microwave-free living.

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Driver Safety: Scooting Around the World

Dr. Caroline Cicero | Posted 01.10.2012 | World

Read More: Tom Hanks, Motor Scooters, Road Safety, Safety, Ntsb, Larry Crowne, Vietnam, United Nations, US Army, Suv, World Health Organization, America, Tracey Koehlmoos, World News

On both sides of the Pacific and in diverse countries with all types of economies, traffic accidents are a public health issue that cannot be ignored.

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Safety vs. Bravery

Jennifer Hamady | Posted 12.29.2011 | Healthy Living

Read More: Fear, Adventure, Living, Expression, New Year, Bravery, 2012, Life, Safety, New Year's Resolution, New Year's Resolutions, New Year Resolutions, Mindfulness, New Years Resolutions, New Year Resolution, Healthy-New-Year, Healthy Living News

Just as songs are to be shared, not merely sung, life is to be lived, not merely survived. So live while you're alive; let 2012 be a year filled with bravery, rather than safety.

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New Yorkers Aren't Buckling Up In Cabs

Posted 12.29.2011 | New York

Read More: Taxis, Video, Ny News, David Yassky, Safety, New York Taxis, Taxi and Limousine Commission, New York Cabs, New York News, New York News

A good chunk of New York City cab riders might grumble over aggressive driving, but that doesn't mean they've been buckling up. According to the T...

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Conferences and Online Safety 101

Lee Kolbert | Posted 12.27.2011 | Education

Read More: Online Safety, Iste12, Twitter, Facebook, Safety, Online Safety Tips, Education News

If you are attending ISTE 2012, or any conference for that matter, there are many things to look forward to and be excited about. It's easy to get enthusiastic and when you use Twitter as much as I do, it's easy to forget to also think about safety.

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Home for the Holidays

Leann Reynolds | Posted 12.13.2011 | Healthy Living

Read More: Holidays, Caregiving, Senior Care, Family Caregiving, Safety, Elder Care, Caregiver, In Home Care, Family Caregiver, Mindfulness, Healthy Living News

Families can use the holidays as a time to reconnect and make time to talk about how to handle circumstances for elderly or ailing loved ones they only see once a year.

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Stars of the New Muppet Movie Speak Up About Holiday Safety

Mickey Goodman | Posted 12.12.2011 | Parents

Read More: The Muppets Movie, Safety, Ul, Muppets PSA, Christmas Trees Safety, Christmas Lights Safety, Candles Holiday Safety, Underwriters Laboratories Muppets, Muppets Safety Fire, Holiday Safety, Video, Parents News

To make sure the holiday season is full of fun, the furry stars of the new movie The Muppets are asking families to take time to make safety a priority this season.

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Facebook Parenting -- 7 Teachable Moments

Monica J. Vila | Posted 02.01.2012 | Parents

Read More: Parenting, Raising-Kids, Technology, Facebook, Kids, Safety, Facebook Parenting Lessons, Facebook Parents, Facebook Kids, Parents News

I am here to tell you that I welcome Facebook as an opportunity to teach my kids important lessons in cyber awareness and appropriate online behavior.

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Teens and Flavored Cigars. Seriously?

Barbara Greenberg | Posted 01.18.2012 | Parents

Read More: Nicotine, Fda Regulations, Safety, Teens, Cigarette, Parenting, FDA Warning, Cigarette Smoking, Parents News

Cigar use among teens increased by more than 11% from 2000-2010. And the cigars are not the ones that your uncles smoked. The cigars of choice are -- get this -- candy-flavored.

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REINS Act Means More Trouble In Toyland

Ed Mierzwinski | Posted 01.17.2012 | Parents

Read More: Health and Wellness, Cpsc, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Consumer Protection, Safety, Parents News

Child safety should not be a political or partisan issue. I have yet to hear any policy maker argue "caveat emptor" (let the buyer beware) as it relates to toddlers.

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Is TSA's 10th Birthday A Cause for Celebration?

Christopher Elliott | Posted 01.16.2012 | Travel

Read More: Department of Homeland Security, Airport Security, Birthdays, Tsa, Safety, Security, TSA Anniversary, Travel News

Although its supporters will probably spend the coming days talking about its apparent successes, the question of whether we're better off with this fledgling $8 billion-a-year federal agency remains very much unanswered.

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Safer Sleep for Babies: New Guidelines

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 01.14.2012 | Parents

Read More: Dr. Michael Breus, Sleep Safety, The Sleep Doctor, Babies and Sleep, Safety, Sids, Babies, New Parents, Sleeping, Sleep, Parents News

Moms and Dads, here's some important news: there are new guidelines you should know about that can help your baby sleep more safely. The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new recommendations for sleep safety and protection against SIDS.

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Make Sure Halloween Is a Treat, Not a Trick

Mickey Goodman | Posted 12.21.2011 | Parents

Read More: Holidays, Halloween, Halloween Costumes, Underwriters Laboratories, Safety, Parents News

For American kids, Halloween measures right up with Christmas, Chanukkah or Kawanza as the best of holidays. The grand prize is the loot -- bags of ca...

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FLASHBACK: Bike Safety Rap

Posted 12.14.2011 | Comedy

Read More: Bike Safety, Bike Safety Video, Video, Retro, Kids, Bikes, Funny Videos, Safety, Everything Is Terrible, Urlesque, Retro Bike Safety Video, Comedy News

Hey gang, listen up! We've got some important news for you! We know you kids like to spend your time indoors with your Pound Puppies and ColecoVisi...

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How Government Fails To Deliver On Worker Safety

iWatch News | Posted 12.13.2011 | Business

Read More: Government Worker Safety, Labor Laws, Safety, Worker Safety, Safety Regulations, Us Labor Laws, Business News

Persistent hazards at a top employer underscore regulators' mixed message -- and 'schizophrenic' tactics....

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Wi-Fi: Three Steps to Stay Safe

Christopher Burgess | Posted 12.12.2011 | Technology

Read More: Passwords, Network, Wifi, Online Safety, Family, Encryption, Wireless, Wi-Fi-Alliance, Safety, Router, Security, NCSAM 2011, Technology News

Those who have followed my writing on the subject of Wi-Fi security know my passion for taking seemingly basic steps to keep one's wireless activity s...

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Anti-bullying and the Seat Belt Law

Sean Slade | Posted 12.07.2011 | Education

Read More: Cyberbullying, Behavior, Health, Bullying, Safety, School Reform, School Bullying, Gay Bullying, Bullying Prevention, Bullying U.S., Bullying Laws, Teen Bullying, Education News

There have certainly been great strides in highlighting the issue from columnists, pop stars, the secretary of education, and even the president and first lady, but we still have some way to go to make the shift widespread and automatic.

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Protecting Kids First! A Safe Halloween -- Five Tips That Parents Should Know

Mary L. Pulido, Ph.D. | Posted 12.04.2011 | Parents

Read More: Street Safety, Halloween, Halloween Costumes, Candy Tips, Safety, Parents News

Halloween should be a fun-filled day and night for children. Parents should take precautions to make sure that their little goblins and princesses have a fantastic time.

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The Travel Tip Alphabet

Lea Lane | Posted 11.27.2011 | Travel

Read More: Heath, Tips, Living, Travel, Well-Being, Safety, Travel Tips, Abcs, Travel News

A: Ask Directions.

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When It's Safer to Walk Home Alone

Brenna Cammeron | Posted 11.28.2011 | Women

Read More: Taxis, Women, Nyc, Women's Issues, Self-Defense, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Women's Safety, Women News

It was late, I was tired, the driver said I could pay whatever I wanted. Alarm bells should have started going off then -- but they didn't.

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Accidents Happen. Luckily So Do Miracles.

Karen Latimer | Posted 11.23.2011 | Parents

Read More: Raising Children, Miracles, Accidents, Parenting, Children, Personal Story, Safety, Parents News

I believe in miracles. I got mine. I am not counting on there being another one in the cards for me, so I will be doing what I should've done before. I am looking for accidents before they happen.

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How The Iran Hikers Could Have Avoided Their Hellish Holiday

Christian Kallen | Posted 11.21.2011 | Travel

Read More: Travel Blogs, Sarah Shourd, Josh Fattal, Iran Hikers, Security, Shane Bauer, Safety, International Destinations, Travel News

Sure, GPS is a nice traveling companion when you're just knocking about, but working with experts can help travelers avoid a trip through hell.

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Your Driver's License: Don't Come Home Without It

Saul Segan | Posted 11.11.2011 | Culture

Read More: Government, Living, Drivers Licenses, Police, Law, Trucking, Highway Safety, Safety, Transportation, Traffic Tickets, Culture News

There are many pitfalls in holding a driver's license, that can cause untold grief and expense, but can be easily overlooked. A license to drive is c...

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Keeping Our Children Safe

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand | Posted 10.10.2011 | Parents

Read More: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Tsca, Parents, Safety, Parents News

Throughout our history, the United States has led the world in scientific innovation. It is time we continued that tradition by developing safer, more effective chemicals to use in our clothing, buildings and household products.

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