Unpredictable and intense dust storms have been hitting the Valley, increasing dust and debris particles in the air that can decrease the performance and efficiency of your air conditioning unit. This can have a big impact on the quality of the air you breathe at home. Experienced technicians at locally owned Forrest Anderson Plumbing and...
Read MoreOn Wednesday, Johnson & Johnson issued information on a recall of five of its sunscreen product, after some samples were found to contain low levels of benzene, a chemical that is known to cause cancer with repeated exposure. The recalled products that are packaged in aerosol cans, are Aveeno Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen,...
Read MoreSummer in well underway and sun safety is always in season. For those taking on the Arizona sun, it is important to wear sunscreen when outside. According to experts at the University of Arizona’s Skin Cancer Institute, Arizonans are at a particular risk for sun-related skin damage. Arizona sits at a higher altitude and lower...
Read MoreMicrosoft is urging Windows users to install an update immediately after security researchers found a serious vulnerability in their operating system. The security flaw, known as PrintNightmare, affects the Windows Print Spooler service. Apparently, researchers accidentally published a how-to guide for exploiting it. Microsoft warned that hackers that exploit the vulnerability could install programs, view...
Read MoreThe FBI Phoenix Field Office is raising awareness about cyber scams targeting the elderly in Arizona. As a response to the increasing prevalence of fraud against the elderly, the Department of Justice and the FBI partnered in 2017 to create the Elder Justice Initiative. Elder Fraud is defined as a financial fraud scheme which...
Read MoreAmid the COVID-19 Pandemic, Hawaii has been one of the strictest states when it comes to testing in order to allow travelers on their islands. Lately, several people have flown to the Aloha State only to find out that they did not take an accepted COVID test and were sent back to the mainland...
Read MoreIn the desert, storms and flooding can strike quickly and lead to rapidly changing conditions. The desert Southwest experiences seasonal “monsoon” activities during the summer from approximately June 15 through September 30; storms peak between mid-July and mid-August. Here are some helpful reminders and tips to prepare for the Arizona monsoon season. OUTAGES Electricity...
Read MoreWith more people becoming fully vaccinated and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanding its guidelines for those who have been immunized, people are starting to get hopeful that international travel is on the horizon. Though international destinations are still limited and the CDC still advises against travel in general, some people...
Read MoreWe’ve had a taste of hot weather across Arizona in recent weeks. It serves as a great reminder for drivers to prepare for highway travel under higher temperatures, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Having emergency prep kit in vehicle is a year-round smart idea. Just like ADOT reminds travelers each fall to...
Read MoreYes, you have an Amazon public profile. Have you ever been curious just how much money you have spent on Amazon.com? Maybe after the quarantine period you don’t even want to know! Or did you know you can see your stats. Unbeknownst to many consumers, Amazon is more than just shopping. The Echo smart...
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