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Evelyn Lozada wants her no-contact order against Chad Johnson to expire, TMZ reports. The ex-NFL star and former husband to Lozada is on track to…
A 12-year-old California boy says he killed his dog because he wanted to see the Terrier mix die. According to published reports, police officers found the 12-pound dog hanging by its collar on a bedroom door handle. Investigators say the boy told officers he was mad at the dog and he wanted to see it […]
Chief Odebyi was in town from Maryland for a family occasion. Set to leave Houston over the weekend, he and his wife thought they had…
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) -- For those in the path of Hurricane Sandy, the wind, rain, floods and potential blackouts are on the way.If you're sheltered in a place with adequate food, water, batteries and other supplies, you're likely to be well-prepared for the approaching weather threat. However, there are some simple mistakes that many people make that can potentially put their family’s health in danger.As former head of emergency response and preparedness for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ABC News Chief Health and Medical Editor Dr. Richard Besser is familiar with many of these preparedness missteps. Below, he offers three simple tips to keep you, your family -- and even your pets -- safe.Tip #1: In an Outage, Approach Perishable Food with CautionWhen the power goes out, that food in the fridge will last only so long. You should throw away any perishable food in there if your power has been off for four hours or more.Your freezer, if full and left unopened, will keep frozen food safe for 48 hours. You must cut this safe window in half to 24 hours, however, if your freezer is only half full but again, this is only if you keep that freezer door shut. Every time you open it some of the cold air escapes -- effectively speeding up the clock for when your food might spoil.Beyond these guidelines, exercise common sense. Does your food have an unusual texture, odor or color? If so, throw it away. This is when the old rule, “When in doubt, throw it out,” should be in full effect.Tip #2: Use Generators CarefullyIn a blackout, many view generators as a lifesaver. Use them improperly, though, and they can actually put your life in danger.The reason is that generators, as they run, emit carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide is both colorless and odorless, making it almost impossible to detect on one's own. Each year, carbon monoxide poisoning sends approximately 15,000 Americans to hospital emergency departments and kills nearly 500 people, according to CDC statistics.To keep you and those who live with you safe, never use a generator inside your home or garage, even if the windows and doors are open. Nor should your generator be located right outside your residence; make sure it's located 20 or more feet away from your home’s doors and windows, so gas cannot enter the home. Additionally, make sure that you have carbon monoxide monitors -- battery-powered or with a battery backup -- near every sleeping area in your home.Tip #3: Protect Those Less Able to Protect ThemselvesIn times of disaster, communities usually come together to make sure that everyone makes it through safely. This is a helpful ethic to promote in your own community, and it often saves the lives of those most vulnerable.If you know or live close to someone who's elderly, has special needs or is homebound, check in on them. Make sure that they, too, have what they need in terms of shelter, food, water and warmth. This is also a good time to check in with institutions where elderly family members or others may be staying. Make sure that you're aware of any emergency measures that are being put into place and understand what's needed of you.Last but not least, make sure your pets are safe and secure. Many shelters will not take pets in an emergency, so it's up to you to protect them by checking with your local authorities to find what pet shelters are available. Copyright 2012 ABC News Radio
Pastor Creflo Dollar wants to show the world “the power of a megachurch” by taking up a $234,000 offering from World Changers Church International members…
In a somber moment, President Barack Obama finally discusses the war-zone level violence in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois, where over 400 murders had occurred…
Via: hellobeautiful.com I always felt uncomfortable when I sat and listened my aunt, to the woman who raised me as her daughter, talk about my birth mom. It was a heavy nugget in the pit of my stomach that would climb up to my throat and stick there like peanut butter. It hurt mentally and […]
Via: hellobeautiful.com The best way to find breast cancer early is with a mammogram. If you are a woman age 50 years or older, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two years. Breast Cancer Got questions about breast cancer and mammograms? We have answers. Is breast cancer the most common cause of death […]
The Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder finalized a deal that will send Olympic Gold Medalist and reigning 6th Man of the Year, James Harden, Cole Aldrich, Daequan Cook, and Lazar Haywood to the Rockets for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb, and draft picks. James Harden will play shooting guard alongside Jeremy Lin(sanity) to form […]
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A new study has shown that the age of young stroke victims in the United States is growing exponentially. Contributing factors for the rise in number of young stroke victims include obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. For the full story, click here.
In homage to the golden age of Astros’ baseball, the newly commissioned logo recalls the iconic white H centered in orange star, on a navy blue background. Channeling the days of the Ryan Express barreling its way through the opposition in front of sold-out Astrodome crowds , the new logo serves to do something that […]
