2012

Kasel Associated Industries has announced the recall of Boots & Barkley 6 Count 5 Inch American Beef Bully Sticks.  A sample of the item tested positive for Salmonella. These pet products were sold in Target stores from April until this month. Consumers who have these particular products are encouraged to return them to where they… read more

The summer heat has finally let up in many parts of the country, which makes this the perfect time for people to go camping.  Although such an activity is certainly rewarding to those involved, it’s not without its risks.  To help make sure that people aren’t putting themselves in danger when they head out into… read more

A new article explores the latest innovations in auto safety. Past safety standards have been about passive safety, but the latest safety technologies concentrate on active safety, such as cars that can stop themselves before hitting an obstacle in the road. Although all are still being tested, look forward to seeing features such as enhanced… read more

The Chief Executive of AT & T realizes that the smart phones that his and many other companies sell are a huge contributor to distracted driving. That is why AT & T has put money, time and effort into creating nationwide campaigns to win the fight against distracted driving. On September 30, AT&T will be… read more

Texting and driving is a serious problem, but Century High School students learned all about the danger this week in a fun atmosphere.  The North Dakota school’s students took part in a Students Against Destructive Decisions program that aimed to raise awareness of the dangers of texting while driving.  The program is yet one more… read more

A Florida man has created an application that he hopes will combat texting and driving. The app, called “Free Safe Text,” sends automated responses to people who text a driver. The phone will also not make any sound during this time in order to promote safer driving. The app kicks in once the driver reaches… read more

One councilman wants to make enforcing Ohio’s current statewide ban on texting while driving a priority in Lakewood. While the state treats texting behind the wheel as a secondary offense— meaning enforcement can only happen when a driver is stopped for other violations— the councilman seeks to make it a primary violation in Lakewood.  The… read more

The CDC reported that there has been a large spike in the number of distracted driving-related fatalities in people younger than 20. The Attorney General of Rhode Island and AT & T are launching a public awareness campaign in the area that aims to cut down on the number of injuries that stem from the… read more

Apple has made great strides with its newest mobile devices’ ability to keep drivers from becoming distracted. The first change available via the new iOS operating software is the turn-by-turn driving directions narrated by Siri. This will eliminate the need for motorists to take their eyes off the road after each turn in order to… read more

Thousands of people die in Germany each year due to motor vehicle accidents, but new technology seeks to put an end to these deadly crashes.  Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle to Infrastructure (V2I) technology safety systems have been created and appear likely to limit crashes once the technology becomes widespread.  These technologies will be… read more

Could the microwave popcorn you keep in your household or your office actually compromise your health?  That’s what a man from Centennial, Colorado recently contended, and the courts have agreed with him. Some background is in order.  An individual used to eat popcorn from manufacturer Gilster-Mary Lee on a daily basis.  His intake was estimated… read more

Police officers with the city of Arlington, Massachusetts are taking a two-pronged approach to encouraging bicycle safety.  First, officers will seek to hand out safety information and tips to interested cyclists all throughout the area.  Then, the department intends to crack down on bicyclists who violate traffic laws.  The Captain of the APD stressed how… read more