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A South Dakota State Senator out of Rapid City is getting vocal about the need for a texting while driving ban to be put in place throughout the entire state.  He believes that public opinion on the matter has swayed to the point where a bill would hopefully sail to passage, even if a few… read more

Today’s teenagers, and let’s face it, even some adults, think nothing of posting the minutiae of their lives to social media outlets for the world to see.  Sites like Twitter, Facebook, and more have become a part of our daily routine and there’s no evidence to suggest that they’re going anywhere anytime soon. But what… read more

Cold weather has descended upon the country, and by this point, just about everyone has hauled their winter seasonal items out and placed their summer ware back into storage until the spring. The Consumer Product Safety Commission understands this, and they also realize that recalls often don’t catch the public eye because of the time… read more

We’ve brought you numerous tips concerning how to stay safe from a fire during the winter, but one topic we haven’t really covered in great detail is ensuring the safety of children around space heaters.  Thankfully, Consumer Reports has provided a few tips to parents with young children on that very subject. For one thing,… read more

A recent lawsuit casts a light on the dangers of a trend that one could argue has swept the nation as of late:  the proliferation of obstacle courses in which people brave the elements in a bid to outdo their fellow race participants.  Such races typically find the runners facing down a host of obstacles… read more

The Portland, Oregon-based Columbia Sportswear Company its informing consumers once again of a recall they initially issued way back in November 2011.  The recall pertains to Circuit Breaker, Electro Amp, and Snow Hottie parkas, softshells, and jackets.  Each of these utilizes a battery pack to heat the jacket.  33 jackets are affected by the recall,… read more

Two men who were zorbing in Russia had their downhill trek come to a tragic end when the giant plastic ball they were in went off the designated route and flew off a ledge. One man remains in the hospital following his injuries, while the damage sustained by the other individual proved to be fatal. … read more

This being the winter, the last thing on many people’s minds is doing some boating.  But in Southern California and other environs, the threat of frigidly cold waters is somewhat abated, and thus many people are willing to load up their boats and head out onto the water all year round.  If you intend on… read more

Two cellphone driving laws came into effect at the beginning of the year in Illinois.  Although lawmakers did not go so far as to ban cellphone usage completely behind the wheel for all drivers, this is still seen as a step in the right direction as far as safety goes.  The Department of Transportation for… read more

It might be the winter, but in Southern California, we can expect sunny days intermittently all the way up until spring.  As such, off-highway vehicles can be used year-round.  It’s important that vehicle owners thus take note of this next recall, which affects off-highway units throughout the country. The Medina, Minnesota-based Polaris Industries announced the… read more

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common all along the roads, and such automobiles are largely seen as a safe and efficient way to get to one’s destination without busting the bank on gas or contributing to the deterioration of the environment.  But there’s one assumedly positive factor that has been increasingly looked upon as a… read more

The city of Manteca has produced a blueprint for growth that contains a number of measures designed to improve safety among pedestrians and cyclists, especially in the downtown area.  That section of the city may soon see the addition of wider sidewalks, improved lighting in walking areas, and bulb-outs which reduce the time and distance… read more