1. Eating Healthy During Holiday Travel

Planning to take a long car trip this Thanksgiving weekend? Avoid the fast food drive-thru and follow these tips to eat healthy foods even while on the road.

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2. China Miners Rescued; New Zealand Miners Remain Trapped

This week brought good news for the 29 miners in China who were trapped underground Nov. 21 when their mine flooded - all miners were rescued a day later and appear to be in stable condition. But for another 29 miners in New Zealand, the outlook isn't as bright.

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3. Gas Detection: Changed Behavior Can Save Lives

What's really happening in the field when it comes to using gas detectors might surprise you.

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4. NIOSH Releases Prevention Through Design Plan

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released "Prevention through Design: Plan for the National Initiative," a statement of goals and strategies for preventing work-related injuries and illnesses by designing occupational hazards out of work equipment, structures, materials and processes.

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5. Traveling "Green" This Holiday Season

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, you might be making travel plans to celebrate with far-away relatives or maybe even ring in the New Year at a sunny locale. But hitting the road for the holidays doesn't mean you have to throw your environmental concerns out the window entirely - follow these tips to travel green.

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6. ASSE Stresses the Importance of Zoo Safety

With nearly 300 zoos in the United States and more than 1,000 worldwide, zoos represent a form of entertainment and educational activity that has been around for centuries. From the design of animal habitats to procedures for fall protection, fire plans and more, a zoo safety professional's work is critical to the success of the park, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) pointed out.

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7. Are the Miners in Chile Grateful Enough?

I find the backlash against the Chilean miners baffling. What happened to them is a big deal.

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