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Here are some news we though you’d enjoy. Be ready, Texas!Tropical storm Don is sweeping through the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to make landfall today or early tomorrow near Corpus Christi. Forecasters are warning that the storm could get stronger before that.   In anticipation of the storm, major oil and gas companies have slowed or stopped production in the Gulf to protect workers and avoid an environmental disaster – like the 2010 oil spill. On the upside, …

Many of us will take a vacation this summer. If that means going away from home for a week or so, be advised: while you’re off the job, burglars are at work. While some homeowners may opt for a home security system, everyone should observe some common sense precautions to deter burglaries.   July and August are prime months for vacations, and break-ins Burglars look for easy targets Security systems, common sense actions will deter break-ins Like this article? Share …

On Friday a disabled veteran was killed when he fell from an upstate New York roller coaster. The double amputee was ejected from the ride, prompting questions about the appropriateness of letting him on it. It’s one of several amusement park fatalities this season.   Double amputee ejected from ride, falls to death His decision to ride, the park’s decision to let him, questioned Like the baseball fan who fell reaching for ball, another avoidable accident Like this article? Share …

Update: At the All Star Game yesterday, MLB Commissioner Bud Selig said baseball’s teams would review stadium safety in the wake of Shannon Stone’s death. Stone died last week when he fell trying to catch a ball tossed to him by Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton. Selig also said players were still encouraged to toss balls into the stands. Safety reviews are a good idea. In the meantime, MLB needs to step up and take its share of responsibility in Stone’s death. It’s …

In the past couple of weeks we’ve seen three major news items about sexual assault coming from New York City. Two of course are the reported assaults on staff members at posh NYC hotels. These have prompted two hotels to give emergency communications devices, or "panic buttons," to its workers.   Maid staff at two NYC hotels report being assaulted by hotel guests Actions in the aftermath of an assault crucial to personal health, public safety Reporting the crime is …