Safe Beaches (MWV62)

Staying safe at the beach involves more than just sunscreen and lifeguards. Beaches and oceans are prone to unhealthy levels of bacteria which can cause sickness in people. Pathogens make their way into the water...

The future is brighter than you think

By Peter Diamandis, Special to CNN (CNN) -- I've been talking to corporate groups a lot lately about the idea that the future is going to be better than many of us think -- that we will live in a world of abundance made possible by new technology. Repeatedly,...

Airbags Adding Safety to New Nuke Plants

Augusta, Georgia -- An electric utility here is building the first new nuclear generating plants to be constructed in the US since 1978. Its safety secret: the use of giant, automotive type airbags to cushion and...

Philly's Red Light Cameras: Effective or Ineffective?

New data released by the Philadelphia Police calls into question the effectiveness of the recently installed red light cameras. According to police statistics, the total number of collisions increased 12% for the...

Macedonian Banks are Safer than West Europe's Banks

By Sam VakninEditor in Chief of Global Politician Even under the best case scenario (in which banks take a 50% haircut on the credits they have extended to profligate Greece, but there is no default) French, Italian, German, and Austrian banks run a collective capital...

Watkins Glen: More Safety, More Road Races

The skill set required to road race a modern Sprint Cup car is necessary as road races become more appealing. The safety has become the issue. Monday's Watkins Glen race showed these cars are too heavy to not...

10 Places On Earth You Don't Want to Live

10 Places on Earth You Don’t Want to Live The World is a Giant Jigsaw Puzzle, spotted with both exquisitely Beautiful and potentially Dangerous Places. While you may dream of spending a Lifetime in some...

Driverless Cars: Unintended Consequences?

Do the new driverless vehicles being developed by Google, China and the United States Military run the risk of becoming much more than a safety mitigator? They've been developed by Google with humanitarian intent....

Common sense: cell phone use can be hazardous

In so many ways, cell phones can be dangerous: 1.       Used frequently and held to the ear, they are likely carcinogenic – people using them can cause brain cancer...

Are Cruise Ships Equipped To Handle Bomb Threats On The High Seas

The local news media is reporting that Royal Caribbean recently received a bomb threat aboard the Liberty of the Seas cruise ship. According to a news release by the U.S. Coast Guard, Royal Caribbean's reservation center in Wichita, Kansas received a call...

What the f—k,  over?

What the f—k,  over? One would think that the control tower at Reagan National Airport would be top rate. Not this morning. “Staffing issues” are said to be suspect. Hey, come on, we’re landing people...

Safety, security versus Privacy is false debate

Citizens want their government to ensure their safety and security from criminals. Citizens want government to ensure their privacy. Citizens elect their government and are in control of it in the United States as...

Zooper Stroller Recall 2010: 3,700 Strollers Recalled

Zooper Have Announced a Stroller Recall Due to a Frame Latch Failure The frame latch failure could cause the stroller to collapse unexpectedly and as a result Zooper are offering a repair kit. "The repair kit contains straps, which can be attached around the frame latch, to...

Shaft

We have three elevators in our building. One is usually used for freight, people moving in and out. One is usually in an idle state as a back-up. Then, a primary elevator is in constant operation. I know about...

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The shims are not up to snuff. I used to cut them from phenolic plastic when working in an aircraft factory as a college student. You have to pick the right material and it must be precision cut on a...

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