Vacation should be all about rest and relaxation, but be aware that unprepared tourists make prime targets for criminals. According to Justice Department statistics, over 120 crimes are committed against every 1000 travelers. Whether it’s a weekend road trip or a jaunt overseas, the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) suggests you take these safety tips with you on your next getaway.
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Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. The gas is colorless, odorless, and inhalation creates symptoms that are easily mistaken for common illnesses. Carbon Monoxide poisoning kills about 65 people every year according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Victims of poisoning from portable generators die never knowing what hit them.
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The spring and summer seasons are a great time to be outside; but it’s also the time when thunderstorms are most likely to develop, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). And although this is the time of year that they are the most prevalent, they can also occur year round. So keep a watchful eye towards the sky when you’re outside.
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Protecting kids online is so important to Lauren Nelson that she put herself in the center of a sting operation with the help of America’s Most Wanted and the Suffolk County, New York Police department. Miss America served as bait for accused online predators, and the operation led to several arrests. Continue reading Miss America 2007, Lauren Nelson: Protecting Kids Online »