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We cover critical issues, such as emergency preparedness to help you to survive natural disasters.
We show you ways to protect your family from many of the almost endless number of scams that threaten your financial freedom, such as identity theft and malicious web sites.
As someone who has traveled around the world on business, I learned the importance of maintaining a traveler’s first aid kit or emergency preparedness first aid kit to deal with the lack of adequate medical care in many countries.
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Traveling around the world can be an adventure. It can also be a health hazard if you do not take the proper precautions, especially when enjoying the local food and drink. Here are some of the important precautions and things to watch out for.
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When we first saw the videos about lock bumping, we found it to be disturbing, because it is so easy to make bump keys and the information is readily available on the Internet.
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This topic is not meant to scare people, but it is a reality check about the safety of your life savings when the funds are held in a US bank.
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Since 2005, hackers and thieves have stolen more that 140 million credit card numbers, which resulted in $67 billion in annual losses. Credit card fraud and identity theft are running rampant and will probably only get worse with the troubled worldwide economy.
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Some pet owners are not aware that many foods and food ingredients can be harmful or fatal to dogs and cats. Our research has produced an interesting list of common "people foods" that are toxic to pets and can seriously harm your furry friends.
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Many American are not aware that the incandescent light bulb invented by Thomas Edison over 100 years ago is scheduled to be phased out, starting in 2012, in favor of other lighting technologies such as compact fluorescent lights (CFLs). Although on the surface it seems like a good idea, it may in reality be a double-edged sword.
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The problem with a potential worldwide avian bird flu epidemic has not gone away. We have documented significant events that could still lead to major outbreak of this killer flu.
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When putting together an emergency preparedness plan, do not forget about your furry family friends. You need a plan that includes a way to deal with the family dogs and cats in times of disaster.
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Bisphenol A is a component of several types of plastics and epoxy resins used in food and liquid containers. Bisphenol-A is usually abbreviated as BPA. In April 2008, the Canadian government banned its use in polycarbonate baby bottles due to safety concerns. You may be using products that could be leaching Bisphenol A into your food and beverages.
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