This month we will be looking at questions surrounding the Child Victims Act. It is a true opportunity for justice to people who for many years were denied the right. The abused will now have three years to bring a claim. With a new Act there…
Watch Out for “Natural Supplements” and Their Manufacturers Recent evidence uncovered by USA Today suggests that the makers of so-called “natural” supplements have criminal backgrounds and that the label “natural” doesn’t equate to safe. Take, for example, Dr. Larry’s Tranquility Pills which promise insomniacs a…
The Pope has called for the creation of a commission investigating the sexual abuse of minors. It is good that the Pope is talking about the issue because silence has been what has been driving most of what the Church has done with this tragedy. …
A recent article published in the journal Nature discussed what happens to a person’s brain following a concussion. Researchers were able to study the brains of animals immediately after a concussion and gained insight into the harm that such head injuries can cause. The hope…
Public health officials in the nation’s three largest cities are currently weighing plans to ban the smoking of electronic cigarettes, known as “vaping.” The move is being advocated by some health officials who say the vapors emitted by e-cigarettes can cause harm to others and…
Oakland, California – A bicyclist was killed this past Tuesday night after being hit by a big rig near downtown and drug for two blocks, according to the Oakland police department. The accident occurred at approximately 6:15pm, at the intersection of 5th and Market Streets. Police say it was unclear whether…
San Francisco, CA – A man was killed Friday after being struck by a Recology garbage truck in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, marking the second pedestrian fatality in San Francisco in less than 24 hours. The accident occurred at the intersection of Jones and Antonio Street, at approximately 7:45am.…
The holiday season can mean different things for different people, but for many children, the holiday season means the time for new and fun toys. And as families wrap up their shopping this season it is important to select safe toys for our children to…
This month we will be looking at questions surrounding the Child Victims Act. It is a true opportunity for justice to people who for many years were denied the right. The abused will now have three years to bring a claim. With a new Act there…
Over 35,000 Without Power After Ice Storm Wallops Mid-Michigan Even if you’re not one of the 35,000 without power, you’re likely well aware of the current state of affairs in the Mid-Michigan area. After an ice storm walloped the area on Saturday night, tree branches…