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A tragedy was avoided in Lubbock, Texas thanks to the efforts of a police officer who had just enough time to push a potential victim out of the way of danger. The entire thing was caught on video, and the released footage shows a harrowing scene.  In it, a young woman is having a discussion… read more

Fresh Express Incorporated has put out a recall for Leafy Green Romaine Salad in a nine ounce package that has an expiration date of September 16.  Affected versions of the product were available in Eastern and Midwestern states. Even though the leafy green salad is expired and shouldn’t be on shelves, consumers could still have… read more

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome remains a problem across the country. While no one knows what causes it, there are certain measures that a parent can take to ward off tragedy. The Alabama Baby Coalition advises parents to make sure that they always put the baby to bed on their back in their own sleeping surface…. read more

In Londonderry, New Hampshire, certified child safety seat inspectors recently provided relevant safety information to parents. At the Family Safety Day, ten inspectors teamed up with local fire and police officials, as well as the Moose Hill School PTA, to promote safety in the area. A spokesperson for the state’s Safe Kids program stated that… read more

Traffic collisions involving pedestrians have increased 57% at Cal State Northridge, prompting police officers in the area to hold an operation intended to reduce these numbers. The enforcement effort will take place this morning.  Police have reminded pedestrians to pay attention to traffic signals and make eye contact with drivers, as doing so can go… read more

The Chairwoman of the Terrebonne Parish Council in Louisiana will be introducing a resolution during the September 26 council meeting related to texting while driving. The council is likely to vote in favor of supporting AT & T’s “It Can Wait” campaign.  Approximately 48% of teenagers between 12 and 17 years of age have been… read more

A problem presenting itself across the United States is the improper use of child safety seats while driving. A large number of parents have issues with proper installation or have made poor selections in terms of the type of seat they buckle their child into. Over 20 police agencies recently came together in Wilmington, North… read more

Texting and driving was the cause of 100,000 automobile crashes in 2011 throughout the country. The state of Texas has been trying to pass a law banning texting while driving, but the bills have all gotten vetoed by the governor. Because of this, Lubbock is attempting to pass their own ban at the local level…. read more

In Ottawa, car insurance company Allstate conducted a survey to see how many distracted drivers they could spot along a single intersection in an hour. The result was 91 drivers who were eating, drinking, looking at passengers, or even worse, texting. Police say that this is a recurring problem and that many people just don’t… read more

Transparency.  It’s available in many industries, yet notably missing in the one area where it matters the most:  medical care.  Although some strides have been made at various institutions across the country, that progress is hardly the norm at a large majority of hospitals.  A recent report in the Wall Street Journal from a doctor… read more

Citizens across the world are beginning to turn to bicycles and even their own feet in a bid to cut down on pollution and save money on their commute.  But with this increase in different types of traffic comes previously unrealized safety hazards, leaving many city planners and technology companies to try to come up… read more

The self-driving car is on its way.  At this point, it really does seem more like a matter of when than if.  We’ve previously reported on the ways that automakers are attempting to wrest control of a vehicle from humans’ error-prone hands, and now a columnist with the Wall Street Journal is offering up his… read more