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Are Trampoline's Unsafe? [POLL]

Jackie — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:03:06 +0000

My kids have been begging for a trampoline for the past year so we finally gave in and put one in the back yard. My kids love it! And I have to admit...it's almost as cool as when I was little. My siblings and I lived on our trampoline from 3 years of age to 18 years of age. It was the one toy that never got old.

Should School Buses have Seat Belts? [POLL]

Jackie — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:55:47 +0000

Some of the best parents I know have read every safety tag, leave their children with the best care takers and are CPR certified. It is truly amazing! I on the other hand…have my kids with me a lot, which might not be the best place for them. I don’t always read the safety labels [...]

Tips For Happy Candy Lips Not Sad Emergency Room Trips

jenniferm — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:29:32 +0000

Halloween is suppose to be scary and spooky but taking your child to the emergency room for an accident that could have been easily avoided is not the scare any parent wishes for. From trips and falls to fatal accidents they all happen on this frightful night. Below are a few tips from Senior Instructor Brian Higgins of Success Martial Arts to help prevent the avoidable.

Hot, Dry Weather Fireworks Safety Tips

Brad Weiser — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:04:39 +0000

Most of the U.S. has been dealing with hot, dry weather for the past week. So it's the exact WRONG time to be setting off millions of fireworks. But obviously, it's gonna happen no matter what.

Fireworks? Good. Burning down your neighborhood? Bad. I found some Fourth of July safety tips for you. Even if you've heard this stuff before, you should hear it again.

5 Hot Weather Safety Tips That Could Save Your Life

Terry Morgan — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 12:34:34 +0000

Summer is upon us and temperatures are already soaring into the 90's. According to the American Red Cross, approximately 400 Americans lose their lives due to summer's blazing heat. Taking some simple precautions and drinking plenty of water could save your life this summer.

Are Idaho Bridges Dangerously Old?

95.7 KEZJ — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:00:10 +0000

I remember walking by the Perrine Bridge with some friends a couple weeks ago, and hearing some odd creaking noises while traffic passed over. We made a couple comments about how it was a little disturbing to think about, but I really thought no more about it, until reading this. Nineteen percent of Idaho’s bridges [...]

Here Are Seven Things to Know about the New Airport Screening Process You'll Face This Holiday Season

Brad Weiser — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:23:47 +0000

The TSA’s new policies seem to have everyone kinda freaked out . . . body scanners, pat-downs, possible full frontal nudity. Here’s what you should REALLY expect when you travel this holiday season. #1.) If your airport has full-body scanners, you’ll probably be scanned. So far, 68 U.S. airports have full-body scanners. They basically replace [...]