Happy Thanksgiving

To one and all.  Enjoy and be safe.  Kind regards.

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November 2014
IN THIS ISSUE / Hazard-free Holidays > Decorating Safely > Hosting a Safe Party > Adams Law Firm (845) 638-6800 455 New York 304 #105, Bardonia, NY 10954 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Dear Subscriber, Thanksgiving is upon us. A time to reflect on what we have, what we can do for others and what we may hope for in the future. Life can be bittersweet, but now is a time to share and appreciate. Be safe, enjoy! THE DOCKET / > JIBJAB > SNL THANKSGIVING SKIT > RECIPES > VOLUNTEER FOR THANKSGIVING > BLOG Keep the “Happy” in Happy Holidays Tips for a Safe Holiday Season ’Tis the season for everything holly, jolly, merry and bright. But celebrating the spirit of the holidays takes more than just planning the perfect menu and stunning home decor. Thanksgiving to New Year’s can pose a greater risk for house fires, decorating injuries and drunk driving crashes. This month’s You Should Know offers tips for avoiding these common (but preventable) seasonal mishaps. Start your safety checklist here.  >>> BY THE NUMBERS / 12,000 Visits Falling off ladders, stepping on broken ornaments and other decorating injuries send an average of 12,000 Americans to the emergency room between November and December, or about 250 per day. 230 Fires   Christmas tree fires caused 230 home fires on average each year from 2007 to 2011, resulting in six fatalities and 22 injuries. Malfunctioning holiday lights are often the culprit. #1 for Drunks Drunk driving accidents and fatalities spike during every major holiday, with July 4th in the lead followed closely by New Year’s Eve and Thanksgiving as shown in this infographic. BOOKMARK FAVORITES / Avoid the Post-Holiday Party Walk of Shame Are you aware of office holiday party do’s and don’ts? Human resource expert Jennette Pokorny with EverNext shares tips on how employers and employees can avoid post-party embarrassment. View video. Food Safety Expert Shares Tips on Preparing Holiday Feasts Safely Keep your family and holiday party guests safe by following these food safety tips from Foodsafety.gov, a gateway source for federal food safety information. View video. ESFI Videos Feature a Variety of Holiday Safety Tips The Electrical Safety Foundation International YouTube channel features several holiday safety videos, including decorating safely, avoiding fire hazards and more. View videos. Win-a-Stocking-Stuffer Survey Tell us what you think of the You Should Know newsletter and you could win a colorful iPod Shuffle to stuff in that special someone’s stocking! Take survey Talking the Issues Check out podcasts featuring topics from past issues of You Should Know, and subscribe to future shows via iTunes or RSS feed. Listen now
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Exploding Airbags

Sadly and disturbingly, once again a manufacturer of a product that is intended to help keep us safe and secure covers up a dangerous product.  This time it is airbags.  But frankly, it does not matter if its gas tanks that explode, vehicles that roll-over, garage doors that do not have a simple recoil that crush infants, pharmaceuticals without proper safety warnings, or hauntingly numerous other examples.  Until Congress enacts and governments enforce laws that hold people (even though a former presidential candidate did correctly state that a corporation is a person from a legal stand-point it does not suffer the consequences of punishment) accountable theme of profits over death and injury will recur yet again.  The irony is that most of these injuries and deaths are preventable.   

Election Day 2014

Whether you affiliate with a party, or not, happy with the choices, or not, today is your day to participate.  We, as citizens, have an inalienable right - the right to vote.  It is sacred and hallowed.  No vote is a vote for complacency and perhaps worse.  Make your voice heard.  May democracy prevail and may good and decent people be elected.