Arsenic in playgrounds nothing to worry about: U of A study Pressure treated wooden playground structures do not live up to the bad reputation they have earned as being harmful to children, according to the findings of a new University of Alberta study. Chris Le, a scientist in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, can [...]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Giraffe Security Blankets Units: About 44,000 Importer: Rashti & Rashti, of New York, N.Y. Hazard: The [...]
In 2009, Fairfax County Animal Control Officers responded to 946 reports of dog bites; in 2008, there were 890. While many of these bites were not considered severe, some of them were. In recognition of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, officers urge residents to keep dogs leashed every time you take them for a walk, [...]
Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Columns Sold Exclusively at Costco Due to Fire Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name [...]
LEESBURG, Va.-Levit & James, Inc. has announced that Best Authority Version 2.7 will be released in June 2010 and will be compatible with newly-released Microsoft 2010. Best Authority is currently certified for use with Windows 7. Since 2006, Best Authority has been the leading software application for creating professional-quality Tables of Authorities in legal briefs, [...]
Throughout the world, roads are bustling with people operating cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles, and mopeds; with pedestrians; and with other types of travelers. Travel made possible by motor vehicles supports economic and social development in many countries and makes transporting goods and people fast and easy. Despite these benefits, however, motor vehicles are involved in [...]