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Steps to a Safer Home From Hunter Douglas Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 3:42PMSafety is a concern for everyone, especially parents. Â An important part of raising children is careful supervision of their activities in the home. Â Parents need to be aware of their children's surroundings at all times in order to anticipate and prevent potential injury. Â One of the most overlooked areas in the home is the window. Â Whether open or closed, windows are a potential hazard to ...
P.M. Bay Area Buzz: Gay, lesbian couples celebrate Prop. 8 ruling; San Jose city salaries, pensions targeted Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 9:01PMOther hot stories around the Bay Area include Tom Brokaw named moderator for gubernatorial debate in San Rafael:
Smith+Noble recalls Roman, Roller shades Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:12PMSmith+Noble is recalling about 1.3 million Roman and Roller shades because children can get their heads caught in the cords and strangulations can occur.
Detroit Police Chief Warren Evans quits, Ralph Godbee steps in Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:51PMDetroit Mayor Dave Bing appointed Ralph Godbee, left, as interim police chief and said there is no time line to put a permanent chief in place.
VIEWPOINTS: Proposed smoking ban ordinance Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 8:06PMSmoke-Free San Angelo, the group that proposes banning smoking in public places, has rejected the City Council’s amended version of the ordinance it offered this spring.
Full text of Smoking Ordinance Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 1:03PMThe full text of the Smoking Ordinance to be voted on in November.
Police and local briefs Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 11:06AMThe Allen County Coroner #8217;s Office has ruled the death of a 38-year-old man gunned down outside a southeast-side gas station around midnight Monday a homicide. The man, whose identity had not been released as of press time, died of gunshot wounds. His death marks the county #8217;s 16th homicide of 2010.
Ocean City offering free iPhone app for beachgoers Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 9:46AMResort town's official app will allow visitors to find accommodations, events, discounts, things to do and more
How can I avoid accidents in the home? Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 2:20AMHome may be where the heart is, but it’s also where the safety risks lurk.
Sears Canada Issues Safety Notice for Certain Roman Shade Window Coverings Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 11:57AMSears Canada Inc. is issuing this safety notice for certain Roman shade Window Coverings. It has been discovered that strangulation can occur if children insert their heads into the loop created by the exposed inner cords and the material of the shade, or if they pull out the exposed inner cords to form a cord loop.
Energy policy and politics spill over into Capitol halls with first oil spill hearings Wednesday, May 12, 2010 @ 3:47PMcspan.org Rep. Michele Bachmann Energy policy and politics spill over into Capitol halls with first oil spill hearings By Derek Wallbank | Wednesday, May 12, 2010 WASHINGTON — Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Michele Bachmann weigh in on repercussions from Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
R&A Discusses 150th Open Championship Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 3:16PMThe R&A's chief executive Peter Dawson and director of championships David Hill did their annual spring press conference Tuesday.
FACT CHECK: State GOP rivals shade facts in DWI dust-up Tuesday, April 27, 2010 @ 12:05AMST. PAUL, Minn. — A confrontation between the two leading Republican candidates for Minnesota governor over drunken driving has put both Tom Emmer and Marty Seifert on the defensive — and both have shaded facts in the process.
Group to study parking on Olive Friday, April 23, 2010 @ 11:29AMThe Murray Public Safety Committee decided Thursday to form an ad-hoc committee to meet with Murray State University officials and look at changing parking regulations on Olive Boulevard between Main and 15th streets.
Window Covering Dangers Parents Should Know Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 10:37PMA Minnesota family is suing the owner of a cabin after their son was strangled by window cords. They were renting the place last summer when the 1-year-old wrapped the blind cords around his neck and died.
Pompey horror Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 12:42PMThe true extent of Portsmouth's worries
City considers regulating signs in business windows Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 12:11PMThe Wisconsin Dells Council’s Legislative Committee plans to consider changes to the sign ordinance to regulate signs inside stores visible from the street.
General election 2010 live blog Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 2:35AM• Lib Dems continue to threaten Labour and Tories in polls • Tories say rising inflation is 'worrying news' for families • Lib Dems publish plans to reform banking system • SNP launches manifesto • Read Andrew Sparrow's mid-morning summary 12.53pm: Brown starts with an explanation of what the government is doing to deal with the volcanic ash crisis. As I've said before, it's not yet clear ...
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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Oriental Furniture Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 4:34PMStrangulations can occur for Roman Shades when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck, or for Roll-up Blinds, if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck ...
Obama Has Mojo--Health Reforms Lessons for Immigration Reform Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 11:10AMWhat lessons can supporters of immigration reform learn from the passage of health care reform? Do Democrats have the stomach for another fight? Frank Sharry of America's Voice says the window of opportunity is open for a few months.
Meijer, Lutron recall blinds and shades Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 3:13PMTwo more companies are recalling shades and blinds, due to the risk of strangulation. Meijer is recalling about 240,000 Innovations and ``At Home with Meijer'' Roman shades and roll-up blinds.
Ethan Allen Recalls Roman Shades Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:58AMEthan Allen Global Inc., of Danbury, Connecticut, has issued a large recall of about 163,000 Roman Shades, adding its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced December 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. Although no incidents or injuries have been reported, the recall has been initiated because strangulation can occur [...]
Meijer Roman Window Shades Recalled Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:57AMThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Meijer Roman shades and roll-up window blinds due to a risk of strangulation.
Meijer Recalls Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds: Risk of Strangulation Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:14AMMEIJER HAS ADDED ITS NAME TO THE RETAILERS JOINING THE VOLUNTARY RECALL IN DECEMBER 2009 OF ALL ROMAN SHADES AND ROLL-UP BLINDS.
Parents Reminded to Check Their Window Coverings Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:00PMThe Window Covering Safety Council is reminding parents and caregivers of potential window-cord dangers and urging them to make the right choice and only use cordless window products in young children's bedrooms and sleeping areas.
Recall roundup for 3/3/2009 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:18AMLook for the latest products recalled in the Recall Roundup every Wednesday in the Busi ness section.
Huntington Budget Talks Begin Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 10:52PMOn the chopping block this week: revenue, contingencies, the Police Department, City Council, city clerk, human resources, and the legal department.
Ripley Police Officer Dismissed After Indictment on Sexual Abuse Charge Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 10:28AMRipley City Council unanimously voted Wednesday night to terminate Officer Denver Thomas.
Governor Manchin Accepts Tech Park Deal Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 6:13PMGovernor Joe Manchin has accepted a deal for the state to take over the Dow Technology Park.
Owner of Local Newspaper Files Suit Against Clendenin Town Recorder Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:28PMThe owner and publisher of The Country Times newspaper in Clendenin is taking the town's recorder to court over allegations he isn't complying with a Freedom of Information Act.
Charleston Property Owner Halting Progress of Proposed Park Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 9:43PMA property owner on Charleston's East End is standing in the way of a new park near Laidley Field.
Huntington Drivers Could See More Green Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 3:58PMHuntington officials hope a new traffic system will put more "go" into your stop-and-go commute.
NEW INFO: Huntington Mayor Wants Limits on 'Megabars' Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 3:28AMWith an escalating fear of being on downtown Huntington streets at night, there's a growing public demand for a city safety and security crackdown at these late night clubs.
Roman shade recall Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 6:21AMAfter a 3-year-old Colorado girl died last month due to strangulation by a window cord, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is stressing the voluntary recall of Roman shades and roll-up blinds, issued in December.
Power outages still a problem; list of emergency numbers Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 8:09AMEven before the wind has really picked up, the latest winter storm has left (or, in some cases, kept) more than 3,000 customers in the D.C. region without power, and officials expect it to get worse before it gets better.
Caption Competition Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 6:58AMSix the best for the bubble wrapped street
Blind safety urged after 3-year-old dies Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 4:44PMDISCUSS ON MOMSLIKEME.COM FIRESTONE - A 3-year-old toddler from Firestone died over the weekend after an accidental hanging from the cord of the blinds in his home.
Window Blind Cord Blamed For 3-Year-Old's Death Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 6:13PMA 3-year-old boy has died in an accidental hanging on the cords of a window blind. Weld County coroner investigator Corinna Pina-Belmarez said it appeared the boy was trying to look out a window Thursday when he became entangled in the cords and asphyxiated.
Bonus bucks: Key to job stimulus? Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 3:36AMBonus bucks – part of Manteca’s development lexicon since 1998 – saved Manteca from having to face tough decisions to cover annual general fund budget shortfalls from 2002 through 2006 to the tune of $5,709,500.
Firestone toddler's death linked to hazard from cords on window blinds Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 9:37PMA 3-year-old Firestone boy died last week in an accidental hanging after he became tangled in the cords of a window blind, an accident that happens once a month nationally.
3-year-old dies in accidental hanging on window blind Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 7:28PMThe Sutton family of Firestone is still grieving the loss of their 3-year-old son, Daniel, who got caught in the cords of window blinds in his bedroom while apparently trying to look out of the window.
3-Year-Old Dies in Accidental Hanging Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 6:07PMFIRESTONE, COLO. (AP) _ A 3-year-old boy has died in an accidental hanging on the cords of a window blind.
3-year-old Dies In Accidental Hanging Saturday, January 23, 2010 @ 1:22PMA 3-year-old boy has died in an accidental hanging on the cords of a window blind. Weld County coroner investigator Corinna Pina-Belmarez said it appeared the boy was trying to look out a window Thursday when he became entangled in the cords and asphyxiated. Daniel David Sutton was pronounced dead at the Firestone home Thursday.
Wal-mart, Ikea recall more than 650,000 blinds in Canada Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 5:39PMWal-Mart Canada has recalled more than 383,000 Roman blinds sold across Canada since 2004 because they pose a strangulation hazard to young children. There have been no reports of injuries related to...
Wal-Mart, Ikea recall more than 650,000 blinds in Canada Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 4:10PMWal-Mart Canada has recalled more than 383,000 Roman blinds sold across Canada since 2004 because of they pose a strangulation hazard to young children.
The avalanche of uncollected filth: Rubbish is left out for FIVE WEEKS because of icy roads Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 8:55AMFor many homes the last visit from the binmen came five weeks ago, meaning many bins still have the remains of Christmas Day dinner rotting inside them.
Wiebo Ludwig: A report from the front. Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 7:33PMHe is a man of unyielding beliefs, adept at manipulating public opinion. But who is this oilpatch crusader who has created such fear in Alberta?
Flu vaccine safe but ineffective for RA patients treated with rituximab Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 12:26AMRheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are partially protected by the influenza vaccine 6-10 months after treatment with rituximab. Researchers determined that while the flu vaccine is safe, it is ineffective for RA patients in the first 6 months following rituximab treatment.
Top Iowa events of the decade Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 4:18AMOur picks for the most memorable Iowa events in the past 10 years.