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    Jan 5, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  1. Ikea phases out incandescent light bulbs

    L.A. at Home
    Ikea is generating considerable attention at the start of 2011 for halting the sale of incandescent bulbs and instead selling more energy-efficient halogen, fluorescent and LED lighting. It's old news, however: We actually reported on the pending change...
    2. Jan 12, 2011 | Los Angeles Times

  2. Life jacket design contest offers chance to win $5,000

    Outposts
    Think you can build a better life jacket? If so, break out your inner Sheldon Cooper and get imaginative -- you could be in the running for a $5,000 award being given to the winning designer in the "Innovations in......
    3. Feb 9, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. California plans to alter rules on flame retardants

    In a move that could affect consumers nationwide, California officials Friday unveiled plans to scrap an obscure 1975 rule that led to the widespread use of toxic flame retardants in upholstered furniture and baby products in American homes.
    In a move that could affect consumers nationwide, California officials Friday unveiled plans to scrap an obscure 1975 rule that led to the widespread use of toxic flame retardants in upholstered furniture and baby products in American homes. The proposed...

    Tags: Consumer Goods Industries, Science, Jerry Brown, Furnishings and Furniture Industry, Science and Technology

    4. Feb 19, 2013 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  4. Monitor your home for increased fire, air quality risks

    As consumers, we've become accustomed to looking for labels that certify a product as organic, environmentally sound, or grown without pesticides or hormones. Yet rarely do we think about the safety of a product labeled "green" or "environmentally friendly" because those terms promise safety. This is false, and in fact, home safety risks are rising. Taking a few simple steps can help ensure that our homes look good and are genuinely safe and environmentally friendly.
    Living Space
    As consumers, we've become accustomed to looking for labels that certify a product as organic, environmentally sound, or grown without pesticides or hormones. Yet rarely do we think about the safety of a product labeled "green" or "environmentally...

    Tags: Environmental Pollution, Air Pollution, Environmental Issues

    5. Nov 27, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Dangerous for kids' pajamas, safe for sofas?

    More than three decades after manufacturers stopped making children's pajamas with a flame retardant suspected of causing cancer, new research suggests the same chemical has become the most widely used fire-resistant compound in upholstered furniture sold throughout the United States.
    More than three decades after manufacturers stopped making children's pajamas with a flame retardant suspected of causing cancer, new research suggests the same chemical has become the most widely used fire-resistant compound in upholstered furniture sold...

    Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Science, Research, Health Organizations, Medical Research

    6. Oct 26, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  6. Two Maryland state agencies making Halloween safe for trick-or-treaters

    Two Maryland state agencies are joining forces to make Halloween safe this year for little ghosts and goblins.
    dan.dearth@herald-mail.com
    Two Maryland state agencies are joining forces to make Halloween safe this year for little ghosts and goblins. For the 18th year, the Maryland State Highway Administration is offering its Vests for Visibility Program, which lends reflective vests to...

    Tags: Government, Politics, Holidays, Safety of Citizens, Parenting

    7. Jun 13, 2012 |Story| Daily Press

  7. Carrot juice: Grow your own and fix your own ... nutritious and healthy

    Carrots you can grow in a backyard garden provide an abundance of nutrition to the body as they are excellent sources of vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin K, biotin, fiber, potassium and thiamine. Colorful and packed with antioxidants, this crunchy vegetable superstar has a lot to offer including nutrients to maintain healthy eyes, teeth, and gums, as well as helpful antioxidants to promote anti-aging properties and healthy glowing skin. Carrots are also known to promote heart health, prevent cancer and strokes, and are helpful to cleanse the body of built up toxins. 
    Carrots you can grow in a backyard garden provide an abundance of nutrition to the body as they are excellent sources of vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin K, biotin, fiber, potassium and thiamine. Colorful and packed with antioxidants, this...

    Tags: Vitamin K, Dietary Supplements, Carrots, Potassium (dietary supplement), Vitamin B1

    8. May 6, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune - Hold from Perfect Market

  8. Testing shows treated foam offers no safety benefit

    The chemical industry's leading trade group says adding fire-snuffing chemicals to furniture foam "can be the difference between life and death."
    The chemical industry's leading trade group says adding fire-snuffing chemicals to furniture foam "can be the difference between life and death." But when scientists in a government lab touched a small flame to a pair of upholstered chairs — one...

    Tags: Politics, Standards, Human Rights, Cancer, Fires

    9. Jan 9, 2012 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  9. Five ways to be safe with backup heat

    As temperatures plummet and heating subsidies sit on the government's chopping block, cash-strapped consumers may look to alternative options for heating their home this winter. While many of these options can be used safely, they can create a risk of fire and other hazards if they're not carefully installed and maintained.
    U.S. News & World Report
    As temperatures plummet and heating subsidies sit on the government's chopping block, cash-strapped consumers may look to alternative options for heating their home this winter. While many of these options can be used safely, they can create a risk of...

    Tags: Emergency Incidents, Windsor (Hartford, Connecticut), Explosions, Emergency Incidents, Energy Saving

    10. Dec 4, 2011 |Story| King Features Syndicate

  10. Chestnuts still popular in winter

    A Chinese porcelain “chestnut basket” recently was offered for sale at a Virginia auction. We looked at the basket, which appears to be a bowl and underplate, and wondered if the reticulated (cut-out) areas were simply decorative or if they were important...

    Tags: Auction Service, Prices, Dog (animal), Natural Resources, Environmental Issues

    11. Dec 2, 2011 |Story| Aberdeen News

  11. Specialized bowl held steaming hot chestnuts

    A Chinese porcelain "chestnut basket" recently was offered for sale at a Virginia auction. We looked at the basket, which appears to be a bowl and underplate, and wondered if the reticulated (cut-out) areas were simply decorative or if they were important...

    Tags: Dog (animal), Natural Resources, General Electric Company, Environmental Issues, Forests

    12. Dec 12, 2011 |Story| KTLA-LTV

  12. Christmas Decorations Confiscated for Potential Fire Risk

    LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Over 100 Santa, snowman and polar bear Christmas figurines were seized after investigators found they did not meet safety standards, officials said.
    KTLA News
    LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Over 100 Santa, snowman and polar bear Christmas figurines were seized after investigators found they did not meet safety standards, officials said. The 151 figurines were seized on Nov. 23 and 25 at the Los Angeles/Long Beach...

    Tags: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Holidays, Religious Festivals

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