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Wildfire Smoke Safety – 10 Tips to Protect Your Lung Health

November 16, 2018 By Wise Owls

Smoke from wildfires can be far reaching and long lasting.  This article from the BBC even suggests that smoke from California wildfires could reach as far as the East Coast. Air quality levels even several hundred miles away can be considered "very unhealthy," especially for sensitive groups like young children, older adults, and health compromised individuals. The fine particles in smoke contain … [Read more...] about Wildfire Smoke Safety – 10 Tips to Protect Your Lung Health

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Safety Stocking Stuffers Almost Any Adult Will Appreciate

December 19, 2016 By Wise Owls

Being prepared and staying aware of your surroundings will help you and your family stay safer in dangerous, unpredictable situations. These safety tools are great for "being prepared" in a variety of emergencies. While your adult giftee might not be interested in all 5 of our picks, almost any adult could appreciate at least 1 from this list.  Best of all, these items cost less than $25. (**We … [Read more...] about Safety Stocking Stuffers Almost Any Adult Will Appreciate

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Avoiding Dog Bites & Fights While Walking Your Dog

December 9, 2016 By Wise Owls

Make sure your dog is on a leash no longer than 6 feet. This serves 2 purposes. 1. A leashed dog, when properly handled by its owner is going to be calmer since it has a connection with its owner. It is also easier to control. Do not use long line or flexible line leashes. 2. From a legal standpoint, if your dog is on a leash and the other dog is not, this shows you were obeyed proper leash laws. … [Read more...] about Avoiding Dog Bites & Fights While Walking Your Dog

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{KEYS} – How to Use for Safety & Self Defense

March 10, 2016 By Wise Owls Leave a Comment

[#1 SAFETY TIP] Keys as a self defense weapon When walking to your car, get your keys out BEFORE you leave the safety of your home, office or other secure location (criminals target people who seem distracted…fumbling with keys). Place 1 or 2 key handles FLAT against your palm. Then position 1 metal key point between your pointer finger and middle finger and another between your middle finger … [Read more...] about {KEYS} – How to Use for Safety & Self Defense

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Lifting baby car seats could hinder new mums’ postnatal recovery – Yahoo News

March 11, 2019 By Wise Owls Leave a Comment

After the birth of a child is when some mothers think they may be able to recover from the difficulties of childbirth and the previous nine months, … [Read More...] about Lifting baby car seats could hinder new mums’ postnatal recovery – Yahoo News

Local man killed in home invasion in Atlanta – WRDW-TV

November 23, 2016 By Wise Owls

Alexander Worthy Newton, age 85, passed away on December 25, 2015. Alex was born on June 19, 1930, in Birmingham, Alabama, and was a life-long … [Read More...] about Local man killed in home invasion in Atlanta – WRDW-TV

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College Station Police search for man who attempted to sexually assault woman – KBTX

August 3, 2016 By Wise Owls

A College Station, TX woman was sexually assaulted the morning of July 24th. Her assailant is still at-large and police are searching for him. The … [Read More...] about College Station Police search for man who attempted to sexually assault woman – KBTX

After Charlottesville, students worry about safety on campus – Minneapolis Star Tribune

August 27, 2017 By Wise Owls

After the recent unrest in Charlottesville, VA many colleges are working towards a solution that satisfies both free speech and keeps campuses safe … [Read More...] about After Charlottesville, students worry about safety on campus – Minneapolis Star Tribune

10 Ways to Keep Your Packages Safe – SafeWise

January 31, 2017 By Wise Owls

It can be frustrating and time-consuming to try to track down missing deliveries. You can stay ahead of thieves who try to make off with your … [Read More...] about 10 Ways to Keep Your Packages Safe – SafeWise

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