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Posts Tagged ‘Safety’

DT Friday Freakout: Bears & Bees Edition

DT Friday Freakout: Bears & Bees Edition

Friday, December 23, 2011 15:57

It's the DT Friday Freakout! A roundup of headlines from the worlds of health, science, and parenting to ruin your holiday weekend: The CPSC announced a recall of 7,260 Bugaboo Bees, all manufactured in 2011, to replace front swivel...

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Dear Sprint, Limit the iPhone? Let Me Count the Ways

Dear Sprint, Limit the iPhone? Let Me Count the Ways

Monday, November 28, 2011 16:09

You’ve seen the apps drifting across the cityscape in the most recent commercial from Sprint. The one that ends with a cherubic kiddo, maybe 5 years old, playing with what we assume is his parent’s iPhone 4S as the voice over asks, “Why would anyone want to limit the iPhone?” Did ...

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Car Safety Tech at the L.A. International Auto Show: Next Gen Safety

Car Safety Tech at the L.A. International Auto Show: Next Gen Safety

Monday, November 28, 2011 7:30

In the automobile industry, times are changing. Not only do automakers focus on making the slickest cars on the market, but they also have embraced a revolutionary focus on safety. Some might say they are looking out for their customer base, some might say they are simply acting on the ...

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@Verizon and @Sigma_Designs Deliver the Gift of Lowered Utilities and Security this Holiday Season

@Verizon and @Sigma_Designs Deliver the Gift of Lowered Utilities and Security this Holiday Season

Wednesday, November 23, 2011 9:41

Help lower energy use, gain peace of mind Verizon Home Monitoring and Control lets you self-monitor your home environment from home or away. Depending on the equipment you have or choose to purchase, the system can: Let you remotely adjust your thermostat 24/7, over a laptop or even most smartphones Help lower your ...

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Beats by Dre: Giving Def a Whole New Meaning

Beats by Dre: Giving Def a Whole New Meaning

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 10:50

If you have a tween or a teen, you know what Beats by Dre are. And if this recent, breathless piece in the New York Times business section is right — there are going to be Benetton-hued, obscenely-priced headphones under a lot of trees this Christmas. While there is some ...

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Master Lock Offers Advice for Keeping the Active Family Safe

Master Lock Offers Advice for Keeping the Active Family Safe

Thursday, October 6, 2011 12:42

Studies show that 4 out of every 5 students participate in some extracurricular activity outside of their required classload.* As fall approaches, family schedules inevitably fill up with these after-school practices, work obligations, parent teacher conferences and more. Before heading out, take a step back to discuss your family's security ...

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Nerd Chick (@NerdsOnCall) Adventures: Cyberbullying, Part 1 – What It’s All About

Nerd Chick (@NerdsOnCall) Adventures: Cyberbullying, Part 1 – What It’s All About

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 21:41

These days we spend more of our lives online than ever before and our kids are certainly no exception. Parents and caregivers hear more and more about the risks our kids are exposed to on the internet and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the flood of risks and ...

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To Father in a Fire Zone

To Father in a Fire Zone

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 16:38

Finally, as was inevitable, our part of Texas is aflame. I had a premonition of sorts on Saturday, just a few hours before I learned that wildfires were sweeping through neighborhoods both east and west of Austin. I was sitting on the sidelines of my son’s soccer game when I saw ...

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8 Useful Pieces of (Slightly) Geeky Advice About Hurricane Irene

8 Useful Pieces of (Slightly) Geeky Advice About Hurricane Irene

Friday, August 26, 2011 8:15

If you live in the United States, you’re probably aware that at this very moment Hurricane Irene is barreling towards the northern two-thirds of the East Coast. If, like me, you live in or near the hurricane’s projected path, you’re probably (very reasonably) worried about what might happen and preparing ...

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Parenting News: Men’s Role as Caregiver, Same-Sex Marriage, Falls from Windows, ADHD, Parent Teacher Relationships

Parenting News: Men’s Role as Caregiver, Same-Sex Marriage, Falls from Windows, ADHD, Parent Teacher Relationships

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 12:05

Recession Shifting Men’s Role From Provider to Caregiver: Wayne Moyer, a 39-year-old father of three, has a new appreciation for stay-at-home parents. After losing his job as an information technology support specialist in 2009, Moyer entered full-time fatherhood — a change that has challenged his stamina and his ego. (ABC ...

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