Halloween Safety for Children

Blacks in New Orleans cry foul over French Quarter curfew
Los Angeles Times
The goal, she said, was to protect children from violent incidents like the headline-grabbing shootings last Halloween night, in which two people were killed and a dozen injured by gunfire on or around the packed Bourbon Street party strip. …

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Saline County Launches New Sex Offender Website
WSIL TV
"It's got safety tips for parents and community awareness things," says Detective Brad Neal. "These are flyers that you can put out, like for spring break safety or for Halloween. There's a flyer for Halloween that can be passed out to kids telling …

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There's plenty to do in 2012
Chicago Sun-Times
Not recommended for children under 8. Admission charged. (630) 420-6010. Napersettlement.museum. Elgin's Halloween Howl: Oct. 27. Downtown Elgin.The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin hosts a family-friendly afternoon of fun activities. …

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Video: Don't Let Your Menorah Candles or Christmas Tree Burn Your House Down …
LAist
Second only in holiday-themed horror to safety footage of Halloween costumes bursting into flames comes the perils of dangerous merry-making, like menorah candles next to the curtains and a Christmas tree that never gets watered. …

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Getting Healthy In 2012? Avoid Tips From The Right-Wing Media
Media Matters for America
In comments to Media Matters, a spokesman for the Governors Highway Safety Association called the Examiner story a "total sham." [Media Matters, 1/20/11] Attacking Kids' Exercising: Fox & Friends Complained That Children's Easter Egg Roll Also Promoted …

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Holiday Pet Safety: Keep the Tinsel and Chocolate Away!
Patch.com
All of the decorations, food, shopping & celebrations happening now can be stressful for us but also for our pets so pet safety is a priority! Like other holidays like Halloween that challenge pet safety, Christmas is no exception! …

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What to Know Before Sparking Up The House With Holiday Cheer
Patch.com
Before you light it up, review these fire safety tips for you and your family. According to the United States Fire Administration, the majority of candle fires and their subsequent injuries result from human error and negligence. …

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Christmas at Disneyland is busy but still magical
Calgary Herald (blog)
And most important – don't forget to take your park pass out of the FASTPASS machine. If you are travelling with small children rent a stroller. It's well worth it. And here is the best safety tip of all. Dress your little ones in bright NON-Disney …

Drivers Warned To Take More Care On The Roads
Chesterfield Post
Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership is urging parents to make road safety a priority during Child Safety Week (June 20th – 26th). More… Derby and Derbyshire Road Safety Partnership has today welcomed a rise in the number of …

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Holiday Pet Safety: Keep the Tinsel and Chocolate Away!
Patch.com
All of the decorations, food, shopping & celebrations happening now can be stressful for us but also for our pets so pet safety is a priority! Like other holidays like Halloween that challenge pet safety, Christmas is no exception! …

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