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By Ruby A.Feb 16, 20081 topic

College Campus Safety

College Campus SafetynnCollege campuses are full of learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. Unfortunately, college campuses can also be very dangerous â especially for young students who thrive on their new-found independence which often brings with it an âIt wonât happen to meâ attitude.nnCollege students are at risk. Itâs important to remember that the college campus itself can be a dangerous place. First of all, campuses are often open to the publi

Primary topic: Continuing Education

Continuing Education

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By Ruby A.Feb 16, 20081 topic

Children And Water Safety: What Every Parent Needs To Know

According to the National Safety Council, âdrowning claims the lives of over 4,000 people every year. Although all age groups are represented, children 0-4 have the highest death rate due to drowning.â As a parent, there are several precautions you can take that can make water and swimming a fun and safe activity for your family.nnSwimming Basics. Swimming can be a fun and exciting activity for you and your children, but only if you teach them a few key rules to remember

Primary topic: Parenting

Parenting

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By Ruby A.Feb 16, 20081 topic

Terrorist Threat And Vacations: Can You Safely Travel Abroad?

============================================================== nnnAccording to Rick Steves, the host of public televisionâs âRick Steveâs Europeâ, the odds of being killed by a terrorist attack overseas or in the air are 1 in 2,200,000. The odds of being struck by lightening are 1 in 600,000 and the chances that youâll be killed by gunfire in United States are 1 in 18,900. This doesnât mean you shouldnât exercise caution, however.nnUnless you have an overwhelmin

Primary topic: Family

Family

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By Ruby A.Feb 16, 20081 topic

Child Identity Theft: Young People Are Becoming Prime Targets

Child identity theft is when someone steals or uses a minorâs identifying information as their own. They might use it for financial gain, in which case theyâve obtained a minorâs social security number and use it to get credit. They might also use it to help them get a driverâs license. There have also been instances when people have obtained a minorâs identity and sold it to illegal immigrants or people who want to change their identity to avoid arrest or some othe

Primary topic: Parenting

Parenting

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By Ruby A.Feb 16, 20081 topic

Hidden Dangers In Your Home: Is Your Family Really Safe?

Your home may be beautiful. Your home may be comfortable. Your home may be your dream home, but is it really safe? There are many hidden dangers that can lurk in your home without you even knowing it. The problem is that they can cause serious health problems if not detected. Three of the most common types of hidden dangers in homes are mold, lead and unsafe drinking water.nnMold is present everywhere in small amounts. The problems start occurring when there are large amounts

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Ruby A.Feb 16, 20081 topic

Emergencies and Disasters: What To Do With Your Pet

Pet SafetynnEmergencies and Disasters: What to do With Your PetnnWe never know when an emergency or disaster will strike and sadly, often in the rush of things, pets are left behind or simply not given the care they need because their owners just donât know what to do with them or donât have the proper supplies. By spending a little time preparing for possible emergencies and disasters, you little furry friend can be properly cared for until your family can return home af

Primary topic: Pets

Pets

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By Ruby A.Feb 16, 20081 topic

What You Can Do To safeguard Your Child And Be Prepared.

Here is a list of things your can do to be proactive in protecting your child as well as being prepared incase your child is missing or abducted. nnâ¢ Never leave a child unattended while shopping, visiting with neighbors or friends. Under no circumstances should you leave a child alone in a car or truck.nnâ¢ Teach your child to always tell you where they are going and check with you before going anywhere with anyone.nnâ¢ Teach your child their address and phone number as

Primary topic: Family

Family

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By Ruby A.Feb 16, 20081 topic

Fire Prevention In The Home: What You Do CAN Save Your Life

The National Fire Protection Association reports that in 2003 there were 3925 deaths due to house fires. Furthermore, in the United States, someone dies in a fire every 134 minutes. Sadly, while children under the age of five make up only nine percent of the population, they make up seventeen percent of fire deaths. These statistics are downright frightening, but the good news is that there are ways to prevent this from happening to your family. nnBe aware of potentially harm

Primary topic: Parenting

Parenting

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By Ruby A.Feb 16, 20081 topic

Identity Theft And The Internet: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Credit

================================================= nnYour identity is unique to you: itâs your name, address, social security number, financial status, credit history, motherâs maiden name and credit card numbers. Itâs all you have to identify who you are other than your fingerprints. The problem is, identity can be stolen and with the wide usage of the internet, itâs becoming easier and easier to gain other peopleâs supposedly private information.nnIf you become a v

Primary topic: Family

Family

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By Ruby A.Feb 16, 20081 topic

Hidden Dangers In Your Home: Is Your Family Really Safe?

============================================================== nnYour home may be beautiful. Your home may be comfortable. Your home may be your dream home, but is it really safe? There are many hidden dangers that can lurk in your home without you even knowing it. The problem is that they can cause serious health problems if not detected. Three of the most common types of hidden dangers in homes are mold, lead and unsafe drinking water.nnMold is present everywhere in small a

Primary topic: Parenting

Parenting

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By Ruby A.Feb 16, 20081 topic

Increasing The Traffic On Your Website

Increasing the Traffic on Your WebsitennAs any successful internet business will tell you, you cannot be successful without generating traffic on the site. Having methods to raise awareness about your site, services or products and specials is the number one way to bring potential customers to your site. There are many ways you can do this:nnE-mail. E-mail marketing is a great way to get out the word about your business for little or no cost. Just sending and email and asking

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Ruby A.Feb 16, 20081 topic

Niche Marketing: The Basics

There are so many options when it comes to creating online businesses that many people are either so overwhelmed they donât know where to start or they feel like they donât have what it takes to compete with established businesses. Iâm not saying this process will be easy, but there is one way to get past having to compete with established online businesses. The concept is called niche marketing and itâs the best way to get out into the online business by being able t

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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By Ruby A.Feb 16, 20081 topic

Tips For Designing An Effective E-commerce Site

Anyone who has a successful e-commerce site knows that they need to treat their site like a regular storefront. The layout, organization and theme of the site can attract or push away potential customers so itâs ultra important to make sure that the website is not only professional, but also appropriate for the intended customers of the site as well. Follow these tips to help you ensure that your website is not turning away potential customers:nnâ¢ Know the audience. This

Primary topic: Internet Marketing

Internet Marketing

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