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Protecting oneself from theft is a lot harder today than it used to be.  Whereas we previously only had to worry about a thief coming by and swiping our wallets and purses or robbing our residence, the rise of the digital age has led to a more passive sort of financial disaster.  All it takes… read more

It’s easy to stand on a soapbox and simply call for an end to texting while driving, but putting the phone down is easier said than done by some.  There are those out there who maybe don’t intend to engage in distracting behavior, but when the ringtone goes off, they can’t help but reach for… read more

Recently, we brought you the latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  In 2011, fatalities across the nation dropped to their lowest level since before the 1950s.  But the news wasn’t all rosy.  Pedestrian and cyclist fatalities actually rose, and now it’s being reported that California is one state that actually bucked the… read more

New rules regarding sunscreens are set to go into effect beginning today.  The rules, which were passed by the Food and Drug Administration, were supposed to take effect way back in June, but the compliance deadline was extended so that companies could have more time to alter their labeling accordingly.  Under the new measure, sunscreens… read more

Another South Dakota city has joined the lineup of communities throughout the state that have passed some sort of ban on texting behind the wheel.  Huron and Sioux Falls previously banned this behavior, and now Watertown has joined their ranks.  That city’s ban on texting and driving passed by a 6 to 3 margin at… read more

MM, K2, and K3 motorhome chassis of the 2013 model year are being recalled by Spartan Motors Chassis because of an issue that might affect braking capability.  Damage can occur if the ABS sensor cable or the brake hoses make contact with the unit’s swaybar, which is a possibility on 23 of these vehicles.  This… read more

The winter holds many opportunities for personal injury.  People from across the country may engage in activities that they’re not used to pursuing year round, and down that road lies trouble.  Some of these injuries might seem obvious, whereas others you may not have even thought of.  To ensure that citizens confronted by winter weather… read more

The size of toys remains relatively constant in most cases, making it easy for parents to tell if a given item would pose an ingestion hazard to their small children.  But what about items that are specifically designed to expand when they make contact with water? It’s this occurrence that led to the recall of… read more

With 84.4 million travelers taking to the roads this holiday season for a trip that will be greater than 50 miles, our nation’s highways are going to be pretty crowded in the coming weeks.  To make sure that the number of crashes and injuries is as low as possible, American Trucking Associations is distributing safety… read more

Currently, it is not possible to ship raw milk from one state for sale in another state.  The Food and Drug Administration banned this interstate sales method back in 1987 so that potentially dangerous outbreaks of foodborne illnesses would not occur.  When milk hasn’t been pasteurized properly, there’s a risk that it could be contaminated… read more

Bicycle and pedestrian safety were the focus of a recent law enforcement program that was implemented in Key West, Florida from February through September of this year, and the results of the program, which was made possible due to a nearly $100,000 federal grant, are in.  The police in the area reportedly pulled over 2,500… read more

A series of items that are designed to treat advanced ovarian carcinoma are being recalled because of the potential for visible particulate matter within the injections.  Hospira announced the recall, which affects three lots of Carboplatin Injections in a 45 or 60 milliliter Multi Dose Vial.  Lots Z011711AA, Z011711AB, and Z021650AA are being recalled, and… read more