safety

Forbes Announces America's Safest Cities

Michael Santo — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:43:54 -0500

Most of these sorts of "lists" are things like the richest people, that sort of thing. Those lists can use quantitative stats like income and wealth, but Forbes has announced their annual list of America's safest cities. In this case, things are a little harder to quantify.

Nintendo Wii Remote Recharging Stations Recalled

Michael Santo — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:29:37 -0500

The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall notice for a pair of charging stations for Nintendo Wii remotes, based on battery overheating concerns. Where have we heard that before?

Global Recall by Toyota; Affects 1.35 Million Cars

Michael Santo — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:46:38 -0600

On Wednesday Toyota announced a massive global recall of three models, resulting in a total recall of 1.35 million vehicles worldwide.

Learning how not to be afraid

harminka — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:17:17 -0500

Why do some people have the ability to remain calm and relaxed even in the most stressful situations? New experiments in mice by Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) researchers are providing insight into how the brain changes when the animals learn to feel safe and secure in situations that would normally make them anxious.

Treating safety research like other clinical studies slows progress

harminka — Wed, 14 May 2008 02:12:11 -0500

Progress in patient safety research could slow to a crawl unless regulators work out a host of ethical issues, Johns Hopkins researchers assert in an upcoming opinion piece.

Sun, Sand and Self-defense: New things to do on your vacations

helloworldbea — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:07:15 -0500

With the equality of the sexes more evident that ever before in the spheres of politics, economics, and in the workplace, it seems to be a great time to be a woman. Women of today enjoy more freedom and privileges compared to the many generations before them.

Safety concerns raised by Sea Shepherd crew

seher — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:27:10 -0500

Members of the conservation group Sea Shepherd have raised concerns about safety onboard the anti-whaling ship 'Steve Irwin'.

McAfee Introduces Free Internet Safety Plan eBook for Families

harminka — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:32:55 -0500

McAfee, Inc.announced that a new, 10-step Internet Safety Plan eBook is available online through the McAfee Advice Center. The downloadable plan includes age-appropriate, easy-to-understand Internet safety guidelines for kids, tweens, teens, and "newbies," providing tips for parents, educators, community groups, and other influencers who want to educate consumers about Internet safety.

China one of safest places in world

seher — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:43:05 -0500

China is one of the safest places in the world, said Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi Wednesday morning at a press conference on the sidelines of the annual parliamentary session.

Former Shell Group Auditor Makes Serious Allegations Against Shell Executives

johnadonovan — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:35:43 -0500

Below is the full content – every word – of a statement former Shell Group Auditor Bill Campbell has sent to Royal Dutch Shell, the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE)and other interested parties. It contains serious allegations against Shell executives.

Students with cell phones may take more risks, study finds

harminka — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:31:49 -0600

Carrying a cell phone may cause some college students – especially women – to take risks with their safety, a new study suggests.

NIH collaborates with EPA to improve safety testing of chemicals

harminka — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:25:09 -0600

Testing the safety of chemicals ranging from pesticides to household cleaners will benefit from new technologies and a plan for collaboration, according to federal scientists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who today announced a new toxicity testing agreement.