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This ad is titled, “Ignoring workplace procedures can kill.” In this ad not following posted instructions and warnings doesn’t work out too well for this man.

Candlepower has been used for a long time to convey the brightness intensity and luminescence of flashlights and other lights. The only problem is that it is not a scientific measurement and has been used by some companies to grossly exagerate the brightness of their lights with absurdly large “candlepower” numbers.

This website informs and reminds smart shoppers of the bargain buys there are online. It’s tedious to navigate through the sales, but addicting to click on each page!

What exactly have we become conscious of? Carline Myss questions whether the consciousness movement has created a hybrid spirituality that has made us weak and narcissistic.

You remember the teachers who affected you the most, not what they said, but “the way they were” with you, with the subject matter, with their knowledge. Being in the moment brings an awareness and presence to doing that you can effect on those around you.

Imagine that you are dealing with a terrible situation, a loss in your life, or some other difficult time. If you could accept that as it was and stop denying how things are and come to find there is some kind of beauty and understanding within that. How beautiful would that be?

Tired of just throwing away old batteries? This tip will show you how you can give your old batteries new life!

Tired of not finding a connection to an unprotected WiFi hotspot when you are out an about. Mark from Infinite Solutions shows you how to dramatically improve your Wi-Fi connection.

Learn a little known trick for using your microwave to keep your produce fresh.

By looking out for each other you can help save lives and prevent injuries from heat related injuries. Know the symptoms and seek medical attention immediately for you and your buddy.

This video demonstrates how fast heat stress can come on and the dangerous implications.

Honestly I never truly mastered expert level and so playing this even more difficult wrap around challenge mode is beyond my abilities of reason. I’ve been watching the minesweeper FRAPS of the truly gifted mine sweeping champions and hope someday to be able to master this. Thanks for the tip Mark!

While the operation of dangerous equipment may seem not so dangerous anymore to a seasoned operator, new employees may be overwhelmed and unprepared. (Don’t) take a tip from this early training film.

We’ve come a long way in both safety and equal opportunity. But there are still safety tips that can be gleaned from that by-gone era.

Learn what a Life Alert Home Response System is, how to use it, and if you might benefit.

Learn more about what heat stroke is, it’s causes, and treatment.

Determine the type of burn and treat it appropriately!

Don’t get bit! But if you someone around you does, here are some symptoms to look for with a black widow spider bite.

Drink water and get enough sleep (seems like a universal health tip, eh?). Jon Curtis goes into more detail than that though!

Learn how to prevent leg cramps in hot weather.

Wearing a medical alert bracelets can help emergency responders save lives and prevent further injury.

Ouch! Before you grab a tweezer (which you shouldn’t) watch this video to learn how and why.

Learn how to not only help someone with a hurt or sprained ankle, but how to not hurt them.

Registered Nurse Kayti Brosnan discusses her favorite way to remove a splinter.

Understand when heat exhaustion is more likely and different methods of preventing heat exhaustion.

Learn the importance and basics of medical alert bracelets and whether you should have one.