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Zombies are all the rage in the modern world.  They can be seen on one of the most popular shows on television, at various haunted houses and conventions across the country, and tomorrow, they’re no doubt going to be wandering the streets in search of candy instead of brains.  Given their popularity, it should come… read more

Another incident where a Tesla Model S was involved in an accident and promptly caught fire has sparked renewed concerns about the safety of these vehicles.  A new report takes a look at the most recent fire as well as what the reaction has been to it, with the author wondering whether an overreaction is… read more

Numerous types of vehicles of the 2012 through 2014 model years are being recalled by BMW of North America due to a possible braking problem that may contribute to a crash.  The recall affects 320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 328i xDrive Sports Wagons, X1 sDrive28i, Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, and 528i xDrive automobiles.  Around 76,191… read more

The Brooklyn, New York-based Southern Telecom has announced the recall of A/C chargers that come as an accessory to Polaroid PMID709 internet tablets.  Around 21,000 chargers are impacted by the recall, which was issued upon discovery that overheating is a possibility with these products.  This creates a distinct fire risk.  Although there have been ten… read more

Chevy Cruze automobiles of the 2013 and 2014 model years are being recalled by General Motors.  3,161 vehicles are impacted by the recall, and each will have a manual transmission.  The recall was initiated once it was discovered that fracturing and separation can occur in the right front half shaft.  When this takes place while… read more

Now that November is nearly here, many areas of the country can look forward to months of cold weather, and it’s important that drivers in the midst of such conditions make sure their automobiles are up to the task of transporting them safely.  You don’t even have to live in such climes to do this;… read more

The ramifications of the new small overlap crash test continue to be felt, with Consumer Reports announcing that they will no longer be able to recommend three automobiles that have long been standouts.  The revelation is explored further in a new article from the Los Angeles Times. The vehicles in question are all from Toyota: … read more

When it comes to medical treatments, using a one-size-fits-all approach can be dangerous.  Every individual is unique, and a treatment option that works for one person may end up killing or seriously injuring another.  To make sure that everyone is receiving the medical care that they deserve, the Food and Drug Administration is investing heavily… read more

As it gets colder and colder over the next couple of months, many people will turn to space heaters to warm their homes, especially those in Southern California that maybe don’t have a dedicated heating system.  However, heating in this manner must be approached safely, and that can be accomplished by heeding some tips from… read more

A new report takes a look at the creation of an active safety system designed to detect wildlife.  The headquarters of the company responsible for the technology, Autolive Electronics Night Vision, is in Santa Barbara, California, and to see the system in action, the Santa Barbara Independent got to take a parking lot test drive. … read more

Drivers throughout California, particularly in the northern section of the state, should be on guard as high winds tear through the area.  A series of incidents have been reported in Utah, Nevada, and California.  In the Lake Tahoe mountains, the wind was reported to have reached 103 miles per hour, and things got bad enough… read more

Target has announced the recall of sitting stools manufactured by the Culver City, California-based L. Powell Acquisition Corporation.  An estimated 69,000 stools from the Chloe & Conner Collection and under the Circo brand are affected by the recall, and each would have been sold at Target retailers across the country between April of last year… read more