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Big Lots Recall 30,000 Metal Futon Bunk Beds

CPSC and Big Lots Recall 30,000 Metal Futon Bunk Beds after Fatal Entrapment The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Columbus, Ohio-based home goods company Big Lots have announced the recall of around 30,000 metal futon bunk beds...

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Will Nevada be First to Legalize Driverless Cars?

Goolge Lobbying Nevada to Legalize Driverless or Autonomous Cars Google has been lobbying Nevada to legalize driverless or autonomous cars since May, and, recently, according to nytimes.com, the Nevada legislature passed two new bills that make it possible for Google...

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Spinal Cord Injury Basics for Nevada Residents

Spinal Cord Injury Statistics According to statistics from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), about 11,000 people are hospitalized for spinal cord injuries (SCI) each year in the U.S. Usually, an SCI is caused by external trauma to the...

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What Nevada Residents Can Do for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Hundreds of thousands of elders, or older persons, are abused, exploited, and neglected, psychologically, physically, and financially, every year, according to the Administration on Aging (AOA). For these reasons, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was created as an international...

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What to Know about Medical Malpractice in Nevada

Most people will need to receive medical procedures at some point in their lives. But one thing you hope you never have to experience is medical malpractice. If you have been the victim of medical malpractice in Nevada, you have...

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Swimming Season Opens with CPSC Recall of Unsafe Pool and Spa Drain Covers

In a recent announcement, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled around 1 million swimming pool and in-ground spa drain covers due to an entrapment hazard caused by the incorrect rating of drain covers to handle the flow...

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Tips for Preventing Dog Bite Injuries in Nevada

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 4.7 million people are bitten by a dog annually and approximately 800,000 suffer dog bite injuries in the United States. Half of these injuries are sustained by children...

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No More Paper Checks for the Social Security Administration

The U.S. Treasury Department has implemented a new rule to phase out paper checks for federal benefit and non-tax payments by March 1, 2013, according to The Boston Globe. This includes payments from the Social Security Administration, Office of Personnel...

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The Role of Truck Drivers in Semi Truck Accidents

How do Truck Drivers in Semi Trucks Make Nevada Roads Unsafe Nevada is a major thoroughfare for long-haul truckers. The addition of huge and heavy big rigs, tractor-trailers, and semi-trucks to Nevada roads can be very intimidating to other motorists,...

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Safety Tips for Las Vegas Pedestrians

Safety Tips for Walking in Las Vegas In general, Las Vegas is a very safe city. However, there are some safety concerns that pedestrians should be aware of when walking around town. First and foremost, always be aware of your...

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