Halloween is right around the corner and whether you’ve selected your costume yet or are still deciding, here are some ways to keep your costume safe (especially for kids!). Here are some Halloween costume safety tips from the CDC to keep everybody safe this Halloween without ruining anyone’s dream disguise: Any weapon-like accessories to a [...]
Archive > October 2010
Believe it or not, it’s almost that time again!
Before winter strikes, it’s very important to prepare your home for the harsh New England storms. If you would like your home to last, the time that you invest in anticipation of wintry weather is very important. For example, FEMA suggests that you add rock salt, sand and snow shovels to your emergency supplies kit [...]
Toyota Recall: Very Important!
According to a Toyota press release from October 20, 2010, a defect regarding a slow leak of brake fluid and potentially a fuel pump problem has resulted in the voluntary recall of 1.53 million cars. This newest recall will bring the total of recalled vehicles (by the Toyota brand) for the year of 2010 to [...]
A Scaffolding Situation
Two men working on a gutter in Lynn on Monday October 18th fell three stories after the scaffolding that they were standing on collapsed, according to a blurb on Boston.com. The two men were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital following the collapse. Thankfully, neither appear to be suffering from any potentially fatal injuries. Unfortunately, [...]
Massachusetts: the blinker-less state
Blinkers in MA: the law not an optional accessory. Driving like many other things that we do on a regular basis becomes habit. It becomes something that we may not even realize the thought process behind it because it is such a reflex; put your seatbelt on, turn signal before turning, check your mirrors throughout [...]
No; we’re not talking about the shark
Everybody has heard of them. If you’ve experienced their workings personally, you may even think of yourself as indebted to them. They are the Jaws of Life. The most coveted of all emergency response equipment when disaster strikes. But how does this mysterious, theatrically romantic sounding piece of equipment save so many lives, and why [...]
The Truth about Twexting (Texting Teens)
Take a seat, this number might astonish you. According to a recent study, teenagers send about 3,000 texts a month! What’s even more shocking is that’s an average. That means some teenagers are sending four, five, or even six thousand text messages a month. As stated in the study, that’s over six texts per waking [...]
Keep the Heat in the Kitchen
Regardless of the size of your restaurant, the crowd you cater to, or the origin of your cuisine, any battle-hardened restaurant owner in MA will tell you that a comprehensive MA business insurance plan is a must have. Having a protection strategy in place can prove to be the ultimate asset when disaster strikes or [...]
The Food Network Recognizes Richardson’s Candy Kitchen
This Monday Food Network viewers all of the country will be enlightened to a fact that Deerfield residents have known for generations. When it comes to homemade candy and chocolate treats, you just can’t beat Richardson’s Candy Kitchen. After stopping in to Richardson’s this past winter, Food Network personality and critically acclaimed chef Alexandra Guarnaschelli [...]
Lens Shattering Photography
It was a nail-biting Ryder Cup last week at the Celtic Manor, with Team Europe barely beating Team America with a 14.5 to 13.5 win. Exciting events did not cease to unfold all day, but nothing topped an oddly placed shot by Tiger Woods that put one cameraman right in the action. Mark Pain, [...]
