2012

Anyone who’s traveled on a commercial airline has likely either wondered or griped about the fact that all approved electronic devices must be stowed when the plane is getting ready to head out.  Then, when that same plane is about ready to touch down for the landing, it’s time to repeat the drill.  The exact… read more

Fed up with having to continuously go to the pump to refill your vehicle’s gas tank?  You’re not alone.  But the good news is that, if you just wait 13 years, you’ll be able to buy a new vehicle that gets double the mileage of what vehicles nowadays average. Today’s new vehicles have to meet… read more

A Pedestrian Safety Operation will be conducted in Prineville, Oregon to help reduce the number of crashes involving pedestrians, especially those caused by distracted driving. The Prineville Police Department will have a plain clothes officer cross downtown streets. Nearby officers will then be ticketing drivers who don’t yield the right of way.  The offense carries a… read more

Navistar has announced the recall of International vehicles of the 2011 through 2013 model years.  943 vehicles with Bendix air disc brakes are affected by this recall. There could be an unexpected pull condition during braking that may result in personal injury due to the increased difficulty of bringing the vehicle to a stop.  On… read more

In Alberta, legislation making it illegal to drive while texting or talking on a cellphone went into effect almost exactly one year ago on September 1.  And while officials saw results at the time, bad and bizarre behaviors are starting to return. The Alberta Motor Association reports being the frequent recipient of complaints regarding violators of… read more

Sherwin-Williams has announced the recall of Tree House Studio Clear Acrylic Matte Coating, which was only sold at Hobby Lobby retail locations. The product was packaged in an 11 ounce white aerosol can. The recall is based on the possibility of the aerosol canister leaking, which can create a fire hazard if such a leak… read more

Calgary, Canada has marked one year since distracted driving legislation was passed, yet violations resulting in citations average around 10 per day, according to local police. While the numbers dropped shortly after the passage of the legislation, it seems that people have forgotten or are ignoring the law. The law is one Canada’s toughest distracted… read more

The hit TV show “Glee” and its character Quinn Fabray have been enlisted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to help get the message out about the dangers of texting while driving. A new PSA has the aforementioned character texting to let her friends know that she will be late when another vehicle crashes… read more

Bags of Roasted and Glazed Pecan Pieces Salad Toppings under the Naturally Fresh brand have been recalled voluntarily by Bay Valley Foods. The bags may include almonds but there is no indication of this ingredient on the label. This could severely affect people who are allergic to almonds. The bags were sold in eight states… read more

Although Michigan will qualify for grant money as part of federal funding geared toward squelching distracted driving this year, the state will not qualify next year due to the fact that their current laws do not contain specifics targeting teen driving. The current statute that took effect in July 2010 only bans texting, as opposed… read more

Sometimes, the best way to draw attention to a serious issue affecting highway safety is to use a celebrity’s situation as a cautionary tale.  The visibility of such persons can bring awareness to important subjects that might otherwise get overlooked by citizens across the country.  This next report illustrates the importance of always remaining at… read more

Cucina Fresca Gourmet Foods is recalling mislabled lots of Smoked Tomato Sauce in Washington state and Oregon. The 24 ounce glass jars actually consist of a vodka sauce that contains milk, which does not appear on the labels and may be hazardous to persons who are allergic or sensitive to dairy.  Consumers may bring affected… read more