2013

With Christmas behind them, many families will now be able to turn their attention to clearing all the clutter that may surround the tree.  But in doing, it’s easy to lose sight of perhaps the most important thing that will need to be disposed of promptly:  the tree itself. If you have a real tree,… read more

Recent research carried out by a website called CarInsuranceComparison.com and featured in a new report out of Los Altos, California shows what areas of the country may be the most hazardous for drivers.  Here in California, things weren’t completely dire, with the state being ranked 19th in terms of those states whose drivers are the… read more

A new editorial in the Ventura County Star finds a member of an organization called VCCool calling for the construction of segregated bike lanes in roads throughout the area.  These are different from bike lanes painted along the side of the road, as the segregated lanes actually offer additional separation between bikes and automobiles.  She… read more

A seatbelt issue has prompted the recall of numerous vehicles of the 2014 model year by Daimler Trucks North America.  The recall affects Argosy, Coronado, M2 Business Class, Cascadia, Western Star 4900, 6900, 4700, and Freightliner 122SD, 114SD, and 108SD vehicles.  A total of 26,310 vehicles could be impacted by an issue that would see… read more

Think about all the hazards that can appear on roads around the holiday season.  Persons who crawl behind the wheel without a thought given to how much alcohol they consumed at a holiday party.  Drivers on their phones asking if they need to pick anything up from the store or texting someone that they’re on… read more

Does today find you relaxing at home, looking forward to the coming holiday, or are you still scrambling around trying to get the last few gifts on your list?  If you fall into the latter category, then you’ll need to make sure that you approach shopping in the safest manner possible.  To do so, you… read more

Vehicle safety has come a long way over the years, and 2014 is sure to see even more advances in this regard.  Today, systems are available that help a driver stay within their lane and avoid collisions with upcoming automobiles, and over the next few years, these will likely grow more common.  Plus, the overlap… read more

Starting tomorrow, numerous people will be taking to social media to share with friends the gifts they got and the celebrations they had for the holiday.  But in doing, there are many who may be unwittingly leaving themselves open to potential harm.  A new report finds the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary offering some important tips geared… read more

With less than 24 hours to go until Christmas, there’s a lot of stress floating around households across America.  Hopefully, that stress doesn’t lead to the types of oversights that can compromise the health of pets.  A new report highlights those dangers that can lurk around the home around Christmas, and this is your last… read more

There are a number of apps out there that seek to help persons avoid distracted driving.  Usually, this involves disabling the ability to send outgoing texts or phone calls or to squelch alerts that would indicate messages are incoming.  However, a new app called Road Wars is unique in that it turns safe driving into… read more

Users of a dietary supplement known as Mass Destruction are being asked by the Food and Drug Administration to cease usage of that product so that safety can be assured.  Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services of North Carolina related to the agency how a user of the supplement had to endure liver… read more

With just a couple days to go until we dig into the gifts that have been taunting us beneath the Christmas tree, it’s important to take a look at those situations that could contribute to a potential tragedy.  Doing so will allow you to do whatever you can to avoid such strife on Christmas day. … read more