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Posted on October 31, 2012

Last Chance to Ensure Safety This Halloween

Hurricane Sandy has thrown Halloween into question for many people along the West Coast, but here in California, the holiday is still very much on.  Kids likely have their costumes all picked out and their attention at school is no doubt focused not on class but on all the trick or treating merriment that’s going… read more

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Posted on October 31, 2012

Double Dazzler Light Show Toys Recalled Because of Overheating Risk

A children’s toy product has been recalled because of the danger that the item could pose to users. The recall was announced by the Louisville, Colorado-based Imagine Nation Books and concerns Double Dazzler Light Show toys produced by the Guangdong, China-based Transfar.  These baton-like silver items are just over ten inches long and use a… read more

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Posted on October 31, 2012

Scaffolding Violations at New York Construction Sites Lead to Arrests

An investigation of construction sites in New York has uncovered alleged circumvention of regulations that are in place to ensure the safety of workers and anyone in the vicinity of such areas. Back in September, inspectors with the city’s Department of Buildings discovered that numerous work sites scattered throughout Manhattan had been operating with scaffold… read more

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Posted on October 31, 2012

DOT Funds Set to Improve Road Safety on Heels of Sandy

Most of the time, the Department of Transportation is in the news for their attempts to end distracted driving or provide educational material to states looking to improve highway safety in their area.  But we can sometimes forget the important role the organization plays when storms like Hurricane Sandy wreak havoc on our nation’s roadways…. read more

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Posted on October 31, 2012

Carbon Monoxide Danger Highlighted By FEMA, USFA, and CPSC

There have been no shortage of safety tips on the heels of Hurricane Sandy displacing people from their homes and cutting the power to millions.  But it’s hard to ignore those tips when they’re coming from such authoritative entities as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the United States Fire Administration, and the Consumer Product Safety… read more

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Posted on October 31, 2012

Bike Lanes Among the New Safety Measures Implemented in Merced

Merced is the latest city in California to attempt to become more friendly to cyclists in the area.  Bicycle infrastructure has been an integral part of planning ever since 2009, when the Bicycle Advisory Commission was formed by the Merced Bicycle Coalition.  The newest initiative finds officials working out a plan to design bike lanes… read more

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Posted on October 31, 2012

Las Vegas Officials Encourage Safety on Halloween

Police and safety officials in Las Vegas, Nevada are attempting to spread awareness about the importance of safety on Halloween.  Safe Kids Clark County, the Trauma Unit of the University Medical Center, and the Las Vegas Police Department this morning were out talking to parents and their children as they headed to school.  Officials placed… read more

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Posted on October 31, 2012

300 MG Budeprion XL No Longer Approved by FDA

300 milligram tablets of Budeprion XL have lost their approval from the Food and Drug Administration following testing which suggested the key ingredient in this drug was not being adequately distributed in the bloodstream.  This generic counterpart to the Wellbutrin XL antidepressant allegedly distributes the active ingredient quicker than Wellbutrin proper, and many people have… read more

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Posted on October 30, 2012

What to Do When A Flood Compromises Your Home

Hurricane Sandy has made its wrath known throughout New England, and millions upon millions of people have found themselves affected in some way by this intense storm.  In California, we’re obviously far removed from this current threat, but seeing our fellow citizens on the other side of the country put through these trials and tribulations… read more

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Posted on October 30, 2012

Officials Attempt to Prevent Disaster as Crane Collapses in New York

Hurricane Sandy has struck New York, and perhaps one of the most striking images to be released since the disaster began is one that depicts a damaged crane dangling precariously 74 stories above the street. The crane was being used as part of a construction project taking place in Midtown Manhattan.  With winds potentially reaching… read more

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Posted on October 30, 2012

Utah Closes Texting Ban Loophole, But Convictions Remain Elusive

Utah recently made changes to their ban on texting behind the wheel that were supposed to make it easier for prosecutors to get convictions in instances where people who were texting on their phone caused an injurious or fatal accident.  But at this moment in time, no such convictions have been had. Previously, the law… read more

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Posted on October 30, 2012

Meningitis Outbreak Leads to FDA Inspection and Calls for Oversight

Following a widespread meningitis outbreak that has affected hundreds of lives and killed dozens, members of the government are calling for new oversights that could help prevent such an incident in the future. The New England Compounding Center was responsible for distributing the contaminated steroids thought to be responsible for the outbreak, and the Food… read more

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