Safety
Is bigger always better?
Is bigger always better? Typically in United States, people tend to have the perception that bigger is better and, in the case of vehicles, safer. Is that really true? According to research, it is most often true. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) revealed that the only category of vehicles with a higher fatality…
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Bartow Baby Safe After Abduction and High-Speed Car Chase
Bartow Baby Safe After Abduction and High-Speed Car Chase After several Amber Alerts were sent out over the kidnapping of 8-month-old William Kaidyn Stover, the boy was found along with his mother, Kristen Howard’s vehicle. Samantha Barrett, the 22-year-old woman accused of abducting William and stealing the Ford Tarus, faced a Henry County judge to…
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The Latest Technology in Cobb County: Car Surveillance with License Plate Readers
The Latest Technology in Cobb County: Car Surveillance with License Plate Readers What if your license plate could be captured not just when you ran a red light, but almost any time you were driving? Thousands of automatic license-plate readers are being installed all over the United States. They have started installation on police cars,…
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The FDA keeps a close eye on the new caffeine added in foods and gum
The FDA keeps a close eye on the new caffeine added in foods and gum Most people would say they need an extra caffeine kick everyday with their busy lives. Food companies are now catching on to the concept that coffee and soda companies have captured long ago in effort to expand the market. Efforts…
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Metal Water Bottles Pose a Problem with Young Children
Metal Water Bottles Pose a Problem with Young Children Metal water bottles have been very popular among young children, but they pose a problem of children getting their tongues stuck inside of them. Although it may sound humorous, doctors say the problem is serious. Mary Kate Person got her tongue trapped in her metal water bottle after…
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Proposed Legislation Would Allow a Police Officer to Search Your Cell Phone History
Proposed Legislation Would Allow a Police Officer to Search Your Cell Phone History Each day in the United States, more than 9 people are killed and more than 1,060 people are injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver. With this in mind, would it bother you if along with your license and registration, a police officer asked you…
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Fourth, Fireworks, Fun, and Fire…Which does not belong?
Fourth, Fireworks, Fun, and Fire…Which does not belong? Fireworks and the Fourth of July go hand in hand. It is an American tradition to grill with your friends and family and watch the fireworks in celebration of America’s independence. Most families will watch their cities display of fireworks, but some families choose to set off…
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Top 5 Safety Apps
Top 5 Safety Apps There are thousands of smartphone apps to help keep you safe. We want to share with you our top five and why we recommend them. 1. SaferCar – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration developed SaferCar to help consumers stay updated on key safety information. The app allows you to look up…
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The Cinnamon Challenge is More Dangerous Than You Think
The Cinnamon Challenge is More Dangerous Than You Think Doctors are giving advice to teens to not take the cinnamon challenge. The prank started with popular YouTube videos that showed someone trying to swallow a spoonful of ground cinnamon in 60 seconds without drinking any water. The videos show young teens attempting the dare which…
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Reports show that cheaper brand name sunscreens protect better than expensive brands
Reports show that cheaper brand name sunscreens protect better than expensive brands Most people would consider the most expensive sunblock to be better at blocking UVA and UVB rays, but Consumer Reports annual sun survey showed quite the opposite. They tested 12 sunscreen lotions and sprays to measure their effectiveness in sun protection. Out of the 12,…
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