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Posted on April 30, 2013

Safety Tips to Kick Off Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May is just a day away, and with motorcycles taking to the roads in ever larger droves, it’s no surprise that the month is designated as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.  Drivers of cars have been used to having the roads to themselves for awhile, and thus it’s important to emphasize safety even more than you… read more

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Posted on April 30, 2013

Amendment Threatens to Squelch Florida Texting Ban

No sooner do we bring you word of the likelihood of a texting and driving ban in the state of Florida than one simple action place the entire matter in jeopardy.  In the course of a day, proponents of the measure have gone from guarded optimism to outright worry. That’s because the Florida House today… read more

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Posted on April 30, 2013

SmartDrive Study Reveals Commercial Drivers’ Distracting Habits

The San Diego-based SmartDrive Systems has released the results of a study that looked at the prevalence of distraction among the drivers of commercial vehicles.  The results are somewhat disheartening, as they show that distraction is fairly common even among the drivers of vehicles whose large size makes them particularly dangerous if an errant maneuver… read more

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Posted on April 30, 2013

House Passes Ban on Commercial Cellphone Driving on Florida Highways

Florida is inching closer to the passage of a ban on texting and driving at the state level, but that’s not the only distracted driving-related measure being considered by lawmakers.  In fact, another law that was recently passed by the House targets the cellphone habits of commercial drivers. Specifically, the law makes it illegal for… read more

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Posted on April 30, 2013

FDA Works to Protect Citizens From Antibiotic-Resistant Microorganisms

The Food and Drug Administration has grown increasingly concerned about the prevalence of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics.  Although antibiotics are certainly a valid treatment option when dealing with infectious organisms, over the course of time, certain organisms have developed a resistance to the very drugs meant to fight them. In a new report,… read more

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Posted on April 30, 2013

Florida Governor Noncommittal on Proposed Texting and Driving Ban

The Florida government is in the midst of a debate over a texting and driving ban at the state level, but when asked about his stance on the issue, the Governor was noncommittal.  Although he voiced his concern for the safety of individuals as a father and great-grandfather, he also refused to come out and… read more

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Posted on April 30, 2013

Lane Splitting and Hands-Free Texting Worry California Drivers

A new article takes a look at some of the issues confronting drivers in San Jose and other environs in California.  A host of questions was posed to a columnist, who then sought to enlighten citizens as to the various laws in place.  For instance, one person wonders why hands-free texting is still legal despite… read more

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Posted on April 30, 2013

Flagstaff, Arizona Ponders Texting and Driving Ban

The city of Flagstaff, Arizona may soon implement a ban on texting and driving.  The matter will be taken up tonight by the City Council after being proposed by Flagstaff’s Transportation Commission.  The issue has been debated at length for three years.  As it stands now, drivers would be prevented from texting at the wheel,… read more

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Posted on April 30, 2013

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection Recalled Over Illness Hazard

Versions of Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 40.5 grams with expiration dates ranging from this month to April of next year are being recalled by Apotex Corporation and Hospira because of a possible threat to patient health.  In 15 lots of this product, the IV line or bag could sustain crystallization or precipitation, a… read more

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Posted on April 30, 2013

La Romanella Tortellini Recalled By Smart & Final Over Allergen Risk

The Los Angeles-based Smart & Final has announced the recall of Tri-Color Cheese Tortellini under the La Romanella brand.  2.5 pound versions of the item that were available at Smart & Final and Cash & Carry retailers in California and a handful of other states are impacted by the recall, which was issued once it… read more

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Posted on April 29, 2013

Ensure Your Child Is Ready To Be Left Home Alone This Summer

May is almost here, and it won’t be long until kids are out of school.  As such, many parents will make the choice to let their older children stay at home by themselves for the first time ever.  It can be a nerve-wracking experience to be sure, but if you take the proper precautions as suggested… read more

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Posted on April 29, 2013

Automakers Said to Issue Recalls To Get Ahead Of Safety Problems

There are basically two opposing conclusions one could come to when reading about an abundance of vehicle recalls:  1.  more recall-prompting safety defects means that the quality of vehicles is on the decline, or 2.  defects that previously would have gone undetected or uncorrected are being spotted and taken care of before widespread safety issues… read more

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