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Yesterday, we related the news that the DOT-111A train car currently used to shuttle crude oil across the country may have suffered from safety shortcomings dating back decades.  The issue of train safety has captured the spotlight on the heels of multiple crashes in which a train carrying combustible oil derailed and endangered persons in… read more

The debate continues to rage over whether or not the Food and Drug Administration is doing enough to curtail the usage of antibiotics in feed for livestock intended for the food supply.  The concern is that providing these antibiotics to animals could lead them to develop resistances that could then be passed on to humans,… read more

We recently related the news that researchers with the University of California had compiled a list of buildings that could be susceptible to extensive structural damage in the event of an earthquake.  At the time of the initial report, the people involved were unsure if it would be wise to release the list, the worry… read more

Staying safe while running outdoors in the winter is usually a little trickier than it is in the summer.  Not only do you have to take the right precautions that anyone would need to enact as a pedestrian, but you also have to be willing to take a few extra steps for safety when the… read more

Boeing 767s are in the spotlight after the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ruling that calls into question the safety of a component that is vital to flying.  The worry is that the elevators on these planes could contain faulty components that compromise a pilot’s ability to properly get a handle on the pitch of… read more

Three types of remote controlled helicopters are being recalled by the Champaign, Illinois-based Horizon Hobby due to a possible injury hazard that could be posed to users and those beneath the items while in flight.  Nearly 2,000 such toys are being recalled from around the country.  The recall affects Blade 500 3D RTF, Blade 500… read more

At the beginning of this year, the state of California repealed the requirement that furniture be able to stand up to an open flame before it comes to the market.  California made this move in a bid to reduce citizens’ exposure to chemicals that could possibly increase the risk of cancer.  In order to stand… read more

One of the things that you might get to do in the winter that doesn’t isn’t possible in the summer is take a snowmobile for a ride.  This pastime has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, going from a means of transportation or fun winter activity to a full-fledged sport. Nevertheless, just because something is… read more

In the winter, it becomes even more important to use the proper precautions while in a school zone.  The roads can get slick, and in the early morning, the rising sun can interfere with your ability to see the roadway (and any children that might be crossing).  So that kids can get to school safely,… read more

If you’re ever traveling through a cold and snowy environment, there’s one thing you absolutely must be on the lookout for:  black ice.  This type of weather phenomenon can accumulate on the roads and lure you into a false sense of security, causing you to drive faster than you otherwise would and leaving you in… read more

If you’re taking your pet on a short trip to the veterinarian or just along with you while you run some type of an errand, it’s important to exercise the proper precautions.  However, this is even more vital when the trip is lengthy.  If you’re traveling across the country with a pet in your vehicle,… read more

The transportation of crude oil may be under scrutiny following a series of high-profile train derailments, but as a new report shows, the safety of the cars used to haul this oil could have been called into question long before these latest media reports.  At issue is the DOT-111A car, which has been around for… read more