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Scam Alert. Unfortunately, many cars and trucks flooded in hurricanes and other deep water disasters wind up for sale by unscrupulous dealers to unsuspecting customers. Here’s how to avoid getting soaked by buying a vehicle that is – simply – dangerous to drive.
There have been several unfortunate incidents recently of serious injuries, even deaths, on amusement park and fair rides. While these are rare, it’s worth reviewing common sense ride safety measures to protect yourself and your children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports more than 24,000 injuries caused by such attractions were seen by hospital
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Scam Alert: Vacations are not the time to relax your personal safety, including taking internet security precautions. Everyday, it seems, we hear about hacking, doxxing, identity theft or some other invasion of our digital privacy. Here’s how to protect your online life from cyber criminals while you are away from home on summer vacation, or
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As if we didn’t have enough to worry about this summer, with delayed flights and lost baggage and high gas prices for family road trips, if you are headed into a wooded area, staying safe from ticks and tick bites are an additional concern. These tips for protection against Lyme disease and other tick-borne ailments
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It’s important to be ready for an emergency. Pack a Grab and Go Bag now so you are ready for stormy weather, fire, or even a personal family emergency that requires immediate travel. Here’s what you’ll need for a quick escape.
The peak summer driving season is getting underway, which often means clogged roads and traffic jams. Road rage is a driving danger, along with drunk driving and distracted driving such as texting while driving. These tips will help you avoid aggressive drivers, or become one yourself.
Teens can work-out for free all summer at 2,400 Planet Fitness locations in the US and Canada through the chain’s High School Summer Pass program. The free offer is for registered high school students aged 14-19, whether or not a parent or guardian is a paying club member, being offered May 15 through August 31.
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Cancer patients and their caregivers can get free hotel rooms if they must travel far from home for treatment. The largest free hotel room program is the partnership between the hotel chain Extended Stay America and the American Cancer Society. Since the Keys of Hope program launched in 2013, the hotel chain has donated more
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If you are flying soon, you should know which airlines are the safest. These are the top 20, a mix of international airlines and five US-based carriers which made the 2023 list of world’s safest airlines. The annual list is compiled by AirlineRatings.com, which evaluated 385 airlines based on safety records plus innovation including launching
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If you are making New Year’s resolutions for 2023, add some that will keep you safe and prevent accidents. Here are my New Year’s resolutions for safe driving, which I invite you to make your own. Driving safety starts in the driveway or garage. Check the tires for proper inflation. Make sure there is enough
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