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• Alabama Tornado Help

  Jon Lewis | May 06, 2011 10:39 AM | 0 CommentsBirmingham, AL

  The last ten days have shown Alabamians how fragile life is and what is most important in life. Many people have lost loved ones to the tornadoes. Many have lost every possession they have worked so...

• Construction Season Underway – Drive Accordingly

  Nolan Erickson | May 06, 2011 10:28 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  Orange, black, and white. The unmistakable colors of summertime road construction in Michigan. Despite gas prices around $4.30 per gallon (and likely climbing), spring and summer mean that many...

• Celebrate National Bike Month!

  Craig Kelley | May 06, 2011 9:57 AM | 0 CommentsCouncil Bluffs, IA

  Several weeks ago, as we were just starting to think about spring, we reminded you all of the importance of bicycle safety as you get back on the streets and trails this season. Well, if you...

• Higher Gas Prices Might be Saving Lives

  Mike Bryant | May 06, 2011 9:43 AM | 2 CommentsSt. Cloud, MN

  The Insurance Journal had a very interesting study from the Mississippi State’s Social Science Research Center. The finds included: gas prices have both short-term and intermediate-term...

• Rare Kidney Cancer Afflicting Young Children in Marine City, Michigan

  David Mittleman | May 06, 2011 9:32 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI

  A rare form of kidney cancer known as Wilm's tumor has been found in five children in the last four years in the small town of Marine City, Michigan. The most recent victim is a six-month old girl...

• Celebrate National Bike Month!

  John Inserra | May 06, 2011 9:25 AM | 0 CommentsOmaha, NE

  Several weeks ago, as we were just starting to think about spring, we reminded you all of the importance of bicycle safety as you get back on the streets and trails this season. Well, if you...

• Weight loss drug with topiramate? Safety concerns for Cleft Palate used During Pregnancy.

  Michael Monheit | May 06, 2011 8:28 AM | 0 CommentsCentral Pennsylvania, PA

  Earlier this year, the FDA issued new safety information related to the use of the drug Topamax (topiramate) during pregnancy, due to the increased risk of cleft lip and cleft palate birth defects,...

• Nearly Half a Million Bunk Beds from Walmart, Kmart and Target Recalled

  Paul Napoli | May 06, 2011 2:19 AM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  May 5, 2011 Parents who have a wooden bunk bed for their children should be aware of a huge bunk bed recall because their children are at risk of injury. Dorel Asia SRL has recalled 466,700 wooden...

• Police seek driver in hit-and-run fatality of cyclist

  Lawrence Egerton | May 05, 2011 11:30 PM | 0 CommentsGreensboro, NC

  Edward Hedrick III died when he was struck in a hit-and-run accident after he had fallen from his bicycle on Sunday, May 1, 2011. The crash happened about 6 a.m. on Poindexter Drive near Lawndale...

• Lead Hazard Prompts Recall Of Toy Story 3 Bowling Game

  Chrissie Cole | May 05, 2011 9:17 PM | 0 CommentsNew York City, NY

  G.A. Gertmenian and Sons has issued a voluntary recall of Toy Story 3 Bowling Games due to a violation of the federal paint standard. Lead can be toxic to children if ingested. The recall...