Keep It or Toss it? February 20, 2009
Posted by Sarah in All, Food, Safety.Tags: Food, food expiration dates, food preservation, food safety, food storage
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There are a number of good sites that provide information on food storage and safety, but I like this one because it is so easy to use. Simply type the food or beverage into the search blank and choose one of the options given to find out more about the expiration dates. (I haven’t had any luck with brand names, so stick to the basics–”eggs,” etc…) According to the site, the information comes from the FDA, universities, nonprofits involved in food safety and food manufacturers.
Hands-Only CPR August 13, 2008
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http://handsonlycpr.eisenberginc.com/
Recommended by the American Heart Association, hands-only CPR can be performed by any bystander and can save a life. This site from the AHA has an overview of what to do when someone collapses, a FAQ, and a video demonstration.
Diplodocs August 11, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Automobiles, Computers, Consumer Information, Repair, Safety, Self Help.add a comment
Diplodocs is an archive of instruction manuals for electronic equipment, household appliances, tools and much more. Browse by brand or product type or search by model number. Users can view manuals or upload their own.
Edible Flowers August 1, 2008
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Food, Plants, Safety.add a comment
www.ext.colostate.edu/Pubs/Garden/07237.html
The Horticulture Extension office of Colorado State created this guide to plants with edible flowers. It includes scientific name, dates of bloom, taste description, fragrance description and other hints.
Tox Town March 24, 2008
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“Visitors can learn in English or in Spanish about environmental health concerns and over 30 toxic chemicals in these imaginary neighborhoods: a City, Farm, Town, US-Mexico Border, and Port. In either language, Tox Town uses neighborhood scenes along with color, graphics, sounds, and animation to add interest to learning about connections between chemicals, the environment, and the public’s health.” En espanol.
Deciphering Food Expiration Dates February 21, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Consumer Information, Food, Government Publications, Health, Safety.add a comment
http://blog.usa.gov/roller/govgab/entry/deciphering_food_expiration_dates
This post from the GovGab Blog explains how consumers can decode the language of food expiration dates. “Sell by,” “Best if used by,” and “expiration date” are all explained. Links are also provided to food storage information.
2008 Child Safety Seat Ease of Use Ratings February 18, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Children, Consumer Information, Safety, Transportation.add a comment
www.nhtsa.gov/portal/nhtsa_eou/info.jsp?type=infant
From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ratings are provided for Infant Rear Facing Seats, Toddler Forward Facing Seats, Convertible Seats and Child Booster Seats, based upon ease of use.
Cell Phone Driving Laws January 31, 2008
Posted by Sarah in All, Automobiles, Hazards, Law, Safety, Transportation.add a comment
www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html
This site, from the Governors Highway Safety Administration, provides a comparison chart of the various laws regarding the use of cell phones while driving.
National Pesticide Information Center December 17, 2007
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Consumer Information, Environment, Hazards, Insects, Plants, Safety.1 comment so far
From the site: “NPIC provides objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed decisions about pesticides and their use. NPIC is a cooperative agreement between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.”
National Sudden Infant Death Resource Center November 20, 2007
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This is a comprehensive site for information on SIDS and other infant deaths. Collected from local, state and federal organizations, as well as children’s health and bereavement groups, this site has an easy to use topic index, covering SIDS, stillbirth, miscarriage and other related topics.
Be Food Safe November 14, 2007
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www.fsis.usda.gov/Be%5FFoodSafe/
“The Be Food Safe campaign is designed to educate consumers about preventing foodborne illness through the four easy lessons of Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill.” And just in time for the holidays, they have a guide to safely cooking a Thanksgiving meal.
Dietary Supplements Labels Database October 24, 2007
Posted by Sarah in All, Consumer Information, Drugs, Health, Herbs, Safety.add a comment
http://dietarysupplements.nlm.nih.gov/dietary/
This database indexes over 2000 dietary supplements and allows users to compare the ingredients of various brands. Each entry will supply information such as uses in humans, adverse effects, mechanism of action, and claimed health benefit. Information on warnings and recalls is also provided.
Frozen Food Storage October 22, 2007
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www.diynetwork.com/diy/diy_kits/article/0,2019,DIY_13787_5256498,00.html
This site, from the DIY Network, provides a guide to storing frozen foods. Guidelines are also given for how long certain types of food can safely be stored.
Two on Water Treatments and Filters June 25, 2007
Posted by Sarah in All, Consumer Information, Health, Safety, Water.add a comment
Consumer Guide to Water Filters
www.nrdc.org/water/drinking/gfilters.asp
From the Natural Resources Defense Council, this is a guide to finding the right water filtration system for your home. It has simple explanations of the various types of water filters and a bit on maintenance.
Home Water Treatment Devices
http://nsf.com/consumer/drinking_water/dw_treatment.asp?program=WaterTre
From NSF International, this is another good consumer guide. Includes treatment technologies, styles of treatment, and links to other sources.
TrafficSTATS February 10, 2007
Posted by Sarah in Accidents, All, Automobiles, Safety, Statistics, Transportation.add a comment
http://concordia.hss.cmu.edu/AAATreads/?source=975
This project, from Carnegie Mellon and AAA, combines the Fatality Analysis Reporting System and the National Household Travel Survey to provide travel-risk calculations. According to the site, “users can explore the travel risks for millions of different combinations of transportation modes, demographic variables, and a host of other parameters.”
Non-Toxic Home Cleaning January 18, 2007
Posted by Sarah in All, Chemistry, Clothing, Consumer Information, Environment, Hazards, Home Repair, Safety, Self Help.add a comment
http://eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm
A simple guide to various non-toxic formulas, solutions and tips for cleaning all types of household items.
InterFireOnline: Resource Center November 28, 2006
Posted by Sarah in Accidents, All, Consumer Information, Fire, Insurance, Safety.add a comment
www.interfire.org/resourcecenter.asp
The “Resource Center is a compilation of documents, tools, abstracts and references to help you explore specific fire and fire investigation topics.” Includes sections on fire scene investigation, insurance issues, vacant buildings, trial preparation, and product recalls.
Catastrophe Readiness Clearinghouse November 27, 2006
Posted by Sarah in All, Business, Hazards, Insurance, Safety.add a comment
www.catastrophereadinessclearinghouse.org/collection.asp
This site, created by the Middle Country Public Library (NY) and funded by the Allstate Foundation, provides numerous resources for disaster preparation. Click on My Home for tip sheets, sample disaster plans, and home safety information. The My Workplace section provides guidance on contigency planning, financial and insurance issues, and sample disaster plans.
The Organic Center November 25, 2006
Posted by Sarah in Agriculture, All, Environment, Food, Health, Safety.add a comment
www.organic-center.org/science.html
The nonprofit Organic Center has a library of online reports and materials related to the “State of Science” in their related fields. Topics include: Antioxidants, Pesticides, Food Safety, Nutritional Quality, and Healthy Development.
Identifying Mushrooms November 21, 2006
Posted by Sarah in All, Food, Health, Images, Safety, Taxonomy.add a comment
www.rogersmushrooms.com/gallery/visualkey.asp
The site provides a visual key with examples of “all the major mushrooms genera and other fungi.” Also includes a section on edible mushrooms with recipes and a section on poisonous mushrooms.
