| August 27, 2010 |
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Helicopters and their Dangers
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| Helicopters can take off and land vertically, hover, and fly forwards, backwards and laterally. This makes them particularly beneficial for personal, corporate, military, medical, fire fighting and tourist uses. These machines are both powerful and ... |
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| August 18, 2010 |
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Lawnmower safety--prevent accidents today
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| Now that summer is here and the grass is growing, millions of Americans will fire up lawnmowers and head out to cut their lawns. Individuals with smaller yards often use push-style mowers - powered or unpowered mowers that require the operator to ... |
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| August 12, 2010 |
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Fireworks Fun Facts
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| Fireworks were first invented in China approximately 2000 years ago. Legend has it that a field cook accidently spilled saltpeter and mixed it with charcoal and sulphur. The result was a mixture that burned and exploded when it was compressed in a ... |
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| August 03, 2010 |
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Deadly Passenger Van Crash in California's Wine Country
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| Passenger vans are often used to transport vineyard or field workers to and from different locations. The vans are often older and some may even lack seat belts for the passengers. Rural roads are often only two lanes; one in each direction. Major ... |
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| July 29, 2010 |
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SUV & Rollover accidents
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| As summer vacation continues, families and friends pile into cars to escape everyday routines and enjoy the sun by the beach, river or lake. However, one should consider the safety implications when deciding which car to drive to this year's ... |
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| July 22, 2010 |
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Fatal Injuries in Bus Crashes: lack of seat belts for passengers
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| In the early morning hours of July 22, 2010, another bus crashed in Fresno, California and resulted in several fatalities. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38359546/ns/us_news-life This crash involved another Greyhound bus which swerved to avoid a ... |
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| July 20, 2010 |
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Jumpin' on a Jet Ski
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| Jet skis are popular during the summer because of the relative ease of transporting them to the nearest lake, river, or ocean. However, some people can get caught up in the fun and forget to operate these speedy vehicles safely. Jet skis can be ... |
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| July 16, 2010 |
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ATV Riding -- Protect Yourself!
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| Now that summer is here, many people will be hitting the trails on all-terrain-vehicles ("ATVs"). While ATV riding can be a fun and exciting way to explore the outdoors, it is also a highly dangerous and potentially deadly activity. In January, ... |
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| July 09, 2010 |
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The Danger of Amusement Park Rides
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| Summertime is here and children and adults alike flock to amusement parks, beach boardwalks, county fairs and festivals looking for the thrill of a roller coaster ride and a stomach full of funnel cake. Although amusement rides are usually fun and ... |
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| July 02, 2010 |
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Motorcycle Helmets - DOT vs. SNELL
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| As the weather warms up, more and more motorcyclists will be donning their helmets and hitting the open road. While comfort and style are high on the list of priorities when it comes to finding the right motorcycle helmet, riders should be focusing ... |
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| June 25, 2010 |
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Texting drivers---driving while blindfolded
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| Upon many of our neighborhood streets, roads, highways, expressways and freeways, one can see the drivers of moving vehicles texting or emailing. The driver's eyes are intentionally diverted away from the roadway to a hand held device while the note ... |
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| June 18, 2010 |
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Body checking in Youth Hockey increases risk of brain injury
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| Many sports include some risk of injury. However, a new study indicates that youth hockey may be more dangerous than previously thought. This study finds that 11 year old players who play in a league which allows body checking are more than three ... |
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| June 15, 2010 |
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Upset at PG&E for using your money to bankroll its campaign for Proposition 16?
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| California State Senator Mark Leno is. PG&E spent $46 million dollars to fund its campaign for Proposition 16, which was defeated by voters on June 8, 2010. Critics point out that majority of PG&E's revenue comes from its customers. Senator ... |
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| June 11, 2010 |
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World Cup-- soccer and head injuries
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| The 2010 World Cup started on June 11, 2010, with South America and Mexico drawing a tie in the first match of the tournament. Every four years, the United States, with increasing popularity, diverts their attention away from golf, baseball and ... |
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| June 04, 2010 |
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Boating -- Have Fun, But Be Safe
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| As the snow caps melt away, flowers begin to blossom and chirping birds replace the sound of rain pouring outside, people pack away their turtlenecks and scarves and head to bodies of water to bask in the sun and engage in water activities. One of ... |
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