In September 2012, WatsonLaboratories issued a nationwide recall of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen, due to them being over sized and extra potent. These tablets are intended to help with moderate pain or even severe pain. Consumers unaware of their dosage may be at risk of an overdose.
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Watson Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP 10 mg/500 mg Due to the Potential for Oversized and Superpotent Tablets
Police safety officers in Northridge are conducting a concentrated enforcement operation near Cal State Northridge due to an increase in traffic accidents involving cars and pedestrians. The officers will position themselves near the intersection at Reseda Ave and Dearborn Street educating anyone they stop on such topics as obeying traffic signals, keeping an eye on crosswalks and, for pedestrians, wearing clothing that is bright enough to be seen at night.
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Ford Motor Company is conducting new studies concerning distracted driving in an effort to develop methods to reduce it. A “driver workload” detection system that would measure a driver’s heart rate through the steering wheel to determine an individual’s stress level. Phone calls may be automatically diverted while the vehicle is in motion, and the car may also mute the music if it feels your stress level rise.
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Ford studies system to curb distracted driving
A women in Madison, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to a year in prison for texting while driving. A twenty one year old female, was involved in an accident with another car in which a passenger was killed. A jury found the woman guilty of homicide by negligent driving, and in addition to the one year sentence, the woman will be required to undergo extended supervision for an additional two years.
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Texting & driving-Madison woman gets 1 year in prison
The AgeLab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in cooperation with the Hartford Insurance Group, conducted a study recently to determine which auto safety technology features are most beneficial for elderly drivers. After testing 25 safety features, the study’s researcher, a seven-person panel including experts on occupational therapy, kinesiology, and geriatric medicine, concluded that 10 technologies in particular might be especially helpful to motorists older than 50 years of age.
Fifty years old is the age at which safety experts say a person’s physical abilities, such as the capacity to see well at night, begin to diminish. According to a driving safety research survey, nearly one in four elderly respondents expressed concerns about their ability to drive safely after the sun goes down.
According to MIT’s research study, headlights that adjust their intensity automatically in response to outdoor lighting conditions are the most useful to drivers 50 years of age or older. The headlights also adjust to traffic proximity and reduce glare in order to provide the driver with better night vision.
If his or her vehicle is involved in an accident, researchers say, an elderly driver would benefit from having an emergency response system, such as OnStar, installed to provide emergency medical or roadside assistance after a collision or other urgent situation.
A monitoring system that warns the driver of impending obstacles when the vehicle is traveling in reverse is highlighted as another safety feature that can help senior citizens avoid accidents. The reverse monitoring system also helps measure distances, a useful feature for drivers who have difficulty turning their heads, though safety experts warn that such monitoring systems are not a replacement from turning and physically looking behind the vehicle when backing up.
Similar sensor systems that warn drivers when vehicles or other objects are in their blindspots or when their own vehicles are straying from established traffic lanes, are also cited as particularly useful to older drivers with limited ranges of mobility.
Motorists with diminished reflexes may find that vehicle stability control systems that help drivers to safely navigate their vehicles in inclement weather and other hazardous conditions are helpful, possibly even life saving features. Drowsy motorists, a serious hazard to themselves and others, may be alerted by new equipment designed to detect and warn inattentive drivers, a potentially useful feature for drivers of all ages. Nearly half of all drowsy driving accidents are caused by motorists under the age of 25.
More than eight older driver survey respondents in 10 said they are confident that improving auto technology will increase the safety of roadway travel in the future.
The Kroger chain of grocery stores is asking its customers in fifteen states to check to see if they bought recalled spinach. The spinach has been linked to Listeria monocytogenes a dangerous bacteria that can lead to serious illness or even death in consumers with weakened immune systems.
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Kroger Stores in Fifteen States Ask Customers to Check for Recalled Fresh Selections Spinach Items
Child welfare advocates advise parents to follow several car safety tips in order to effectively protect their children. A car seat should be the right size for a child to offer maximum safety, safety experts say, and it must also be properly installed, and should only be used in the back seat. Parents should also protect their children in cars from the sun, due to children’s eyes being more susceptible to damage.
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Car-safety tips to keep your new bundle of joy safe and happy
According to accident studies, a driver is 23 times more likely to crash if they are texting while driving. AT&T has sponsored a new event called “It Can Wait.” This program urges drivers to be more aware of the dangers of texting while driving. In the USA, on average, every five minutes, a driver is injured in an accident linked to distracted driving. Over 500,000 people have pledged not to text while driving.
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AT&T has sponsored a campaign to stop distracted driving
Transport Canada announced today that it has issued a safety recall affecting 40,000 vehicles because they may have problems with their automatic transmission. The units in question are 2008-10 model year Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 cars, as well as 2007-10 model year Saturn Auras. The company announced that dealers would install a shift cable retainer clip to remedy the problem free of charge.
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Transport Canada issues safety recall on 40000 cars
A member of Ireland’s parliament has called on the Finance Minister to reduce the value added tax rate for car and motorcycle safety equipment in December’s budget. Car seats, motorcycle helmets, and motorcycle boots are subject to a 23% value added tax in Ireland, while it is only 5% in the UK. Safety equipment will be examined in order to see if the tax rating can be reduced.
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Government TD demands VAT cut for car safety equipment
