The National Safety Council reports that preventable injuries and deaths are on the increase in homes across America, with potential electrical hazards found in every home. Many electrical hazards, which can cause serious injury or even death, are the cause of childhood accidents. To protect your child's well-being, it's important to identify safety hazards in and around your … [Read more...] about Electrical Safety for Kids
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BMW Recalls More Than Half a Million Cars
BMW is recalling almost 570,000 cars in the U.S. and Canada because a battery cable connector can fail and cause the engines to stall. The recall affects the popular 3-Series sedans, wagons, convertibles and coupes from the 2007 through 2011 model years. Also included are 1-Series coupes and convertibles from 2008 through 2012, and the Z4 sports car from 2009 through 2011. The … [Read more...] about BMW Recalls More Than Half a Million Cars
Clip-on Desk Lamps
More than 33,000 clip-on desk lamps sold at Lowe's have been recalled because of possible shock hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Why it's being recalled: The power cord for the lamp can detach where it meets the clamp, exposing energized wires, posing an electric shock risk to consumers. Description: The recall involves pink … [Read more...] about Clip-on Desk Lamps
December Astrology Reading
Zing! goes the arrow of the Sagittarian archer right into the heart of the matter. “Please don’t be so honest” were words spoken to a Sag child. Lacking the verbal discretion of say, Scorpio, these, the most blunt and freedom seeking of the 12 zodiac signs, will find the first 3 days of December aflame with a strong Martian influence which intensifies matters and unleashes … [Read more...] about December Astrology Reading
Keeping Kids Safe Around Electricity
Did you know that October 9 - 15 is National Fire Prevention Week? Each year, nearly 500 people are killed in the United States in home fires that involve electrical failure or malfunction. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, these types of fires injure more than 1,400 people and result in more than $1.3 billion in property damage annually. Take … [Read more...] about Keeping Kids Safe Around Electricity