Talking and texting on a smartphone is a ‘no-no‘ for drivers, but new research suggests the same should be true for pedestrians. According to one database, more than 2,500 men and women went to an emergency room for head and neck injuries sustained while using a smartphone between Ys 1998 and 2017. When that number […]
$PCG Between the raging wildfires and the blackouts, California is now offering an abject lesson in the perils of wishful thinking. The state’s leaders may blame climate change or big utility companies, but in reality it’s their fault. By Monday morning, Pacific Gas and Electric (NYSE:PCG) had broken its record for households blacked out the company’s […]
This is a scary story: after a night with just 5 hours sleep a young UK woman decided to down a 2X Espresso. Then it was no-holds-barred as she then downed 6 more 2X shots. Apparently, she thought she was drinking single shots. Astonishing because she actually works in the cafe, and was making the coffee […]
Top Federal health officials issued a national warning Thursday against marijuana use by adolescents and pregnant women, as more states legalize the increasingly potent drug for medicinal and recreational use. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Surgeon General Jerome Adams made the announcement, with Secretary Azar calling marijuana “a dangerous drug.” Officials […]
Foreign government officials and experts are expressing their condemnation of the violence perpetrated by radical demonstrators in Hong Kong. Emphasizing the significance of “1 country, 2 systems” for the development of Hong Kong, they also voiced their support for the legitimate actions taken by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government and Hong Kong […]
AccuWeather Global Weather Center – To help people maximize their health, safety and comfort when outdoors, AccuWeather today announced a new and important reference tool to enable individuals and families to assess how the weather conditions impact their bodies and activities. Called the AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature Guide, this latest advancement is easy to use and unlike […]
It’s becoming more and more difficult to exist within society today without dealing with some form of stress on a daily basis. Between family drama, money issues, and demanding businesses and jobs, it makes sense that you may wish that there was truly a body wash that could take it all away and make you […]
By Donna GarnerB I am a Texan, and we Texans know a true left-leaning Democrat when we see one. Please believe me when I say, “Beto O’Rourke is one!” Beto is not “born to do this” as he stated in the recent edition of Vanity Fair where he told about his decision in glitzy and glowing […]
FLASH: Breathing cold air is almost impossible to avoid during Winter months, but there are known health risks everyone should know about before going outdoors in extreme cold. You know the temperature is low if you can see your breath after you exhale. The water vapor in the moist air you inhaled condenses into a […]
The 2nd in a wave of powerful storms is hammering California Saturday, shutting Key highways after water and mud rushed into lanes from bare hillsides in wildfire burn areas where thousands of residents were under evacuation orders. Flash flood warnings were issued for huge swaths of Southern California and forecasters said the system brought more […]
If You Win the $1.6-M in the Mega Millions Lottery, You Still Need a Financial Plan Playing the lottery has become the new version of the American Dream for many people. There have been no Mega Millions jackpot winners since 24 July, so the jackpot will be at least $1.6-B for Tuesday’s drawing. That payout will be […]
Rand Paul Worried Political Rhetoric May Result in Assassinations Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), warned Tuesday that he’s worried a politician could be assassinated because of the divisive political atmosphere hanging over Washington, DC. “I feel that there is going to be an assassination. I really worry that someone is going to be killed and that […]
Hurricane Florence on Course to the Carolinas Hurricane Florence has grown to a potentially catastrophic Category 4 storm Monday as it closed in on North and South Carolina, carrying winds and water that could wreak havoc over a wide stretch of the eastern United States later this week. The 1st effects were already being seen […]
Florence Approaches US Becoming an ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Storm People in Florida through North Carolina should ensure they have their hurricane plan in place and follow local officials asvise. Tropical Storm Florence is expected to grow into an “extremely dangerous” hurricane by Monday as it approaches the US East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, urging […]
They are Having a Heat Wave in the US Midwest and East, Scorching A scorching heat wave swept the US Sunday, when temperatures and humidity levels marked well above normal. Tens of millions of Americans were under heat warnings, watches and advisories as temperatures reach above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37 Celsius) in major cities such […]
Muslim Refugee Burned Holocaust Survivor to Death in Paris A man was arrested after the body of an 85-year-old Holocaust survivor was found in her incinerated Paris apartment with 11 stab wounds. French-Jewish groups are calling on police to find out if the crime was anti-Semitic. Authorities have refused to name the suspect but there […]
President Trump, “Sanctuary Cities Are Dangerous” Tuesday, US President Donald Trump told law enforcement that “sanctuary cities are dangerous, and we’re going to take care of the problem.” “We’re going to win it,” President Trump told national and local law enforcement officials at a Roundtable on sanctuary cities at the White House. “It’s not going […]
Travel Warning: Paris is a Dangerous City Macron has failed France The levels of drug-related crime in parts of the Paris Metro have seemingly spiralled so out-of-control that train drivers are refusing to stop at certain stations. The Unsa RATP union, which represents the Paris Metro and bus network, has sent a letter to Gerard […]
Anti-Antifa Movie to Premiere at UC Berkeley ‘America Under Siege: Antifa’ will be shown for the 1st time at the event where conservatives are expected to gather for 4 days. Antifa, a group of organized Left-wing protesters whose name is derived from the anti-fascist movement, are the subject of a documentary film that is not […]
Hurricane Irma People, Zoos, and Wildlife Centers Hunker Down Hurricane Irma began its assault on Florida early Sunday with the storm’s northern eye-wall reaching the lower Florida Keys as a powerful Category 4 storm. Irma lashed the area with maximum sustained winds near 130 mph, and the US National Hurricane Center said it was expected […]
Aluminum in Food, a Century of Warning The dangers of excess aluminum in food sources has been known for over 100 years. In Y 1911, after 7 years of testing both humans and animals for the effects of oral ingestion of aluminum in baking powders and food preservatives, Dr. William Gies wrote, “These studies have […]
Outdoor Grilling is Fun, Make it Memorable, Do it Correctly It is Memorial Day and time to bring out the outdoor grill, clean it up, and start preparing memorable meals this weekend. I love how food tastes when it’s prepared on a grill. But hang on, experts warn that grilling can be dangerous to our […]
It is Dangerous to Underestimate the Skills of President Donald Trump Yes, there are manufactured controversies ‘swirling’ around the White House and talk by some grandstanding frightened Democrats about articles impeachment, but it “dangerous” to underestimate President Donald Trump’s skills a a businessman and a survivor. In an opinion piece for The WP posted Saturday, Ronald […]
Barack Hussein Obama’s Legacy, “A More Dangerous World’ Barry Pavel, a former Obama Admin National Security Council staffer, slammed the former President’s policies in Syria TV Monday, saying that Mr. Obama’s inaction led to the unstable situation. He went on to praise President Donald Trump’s 4 April missile strike in Syria. “I think Obama left […]
Cellphones are Dangerous, but Just How Dangerous? There is no doubt that cell phones are dangerous at least in one way: Texting and driving leads to countless car accidents, injuries, and deaths. But cell phones may also be harmful in other ways by producing radiation that potentially disrupts bodily functions in small ways that build […]
Opioid Painkillers, with Xanax or Valium is a Killer Mixing opioid painkillers with Rx anxiety and sleep medications is “music” for a “dance with death” aka overdose, a new US study shows. Of all fatal overdoses from narcotic meds, nearly 30% also involved benzodiazepines, such as Xanax, Klonopin and Valium, the researchers said. “It’s not […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Rocket Fueling Policy Under Review NASA has announced that Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s fueling policy could cause future rockets to explode, after one blew up in September. The agency’s Space Station Advisory Committee has suggested that the company review its policies due to serious concerns about its safety standards, but SpaceX has rejected […]
St. Louis, Missouri, the Most Dangerous City in America St. Louis, Missouri led the nation with 1,817 violent crimes per 100,000 residents last year. Cary, North Carolina, by contrast, is the safest city in the nation with just 51 reported violent crimes per 100,000 city residents. #1 St. Louis, Missouri Violent crimes per 100,000: 1,817.1 […]
California’s Big Sur Wildfire Costliest in US History A wildfire burning for nearly two months on California’s scenic Big Sur coast has passed $200-M in firefighting costs, becoming the costliest to fight in US history, according to the data. The fire has cost $206.7-M to fight so far, the National Interagency Fire Center said in […]
Alcohol and Many Rx Drugs Do Not Mix “I’m often asked whether it’s safe to mix alcohol with Rx (prescription) drugs and my answer is that you have to use common sense,” says Dr. Gregory Smith, said a noted pain management specialist. “No one should ever drink large amounts of alcohol when taking prescription medications […]
Steer Clear of Aggressive Driving this Holiday Weekend Some tips on how to avoid hostile behavior on the road Most drivers know “road rage” when they see it. Road Rage when 1 driver intends to intimidate, threaten, or harm another, and often includes dangerous behaviors such as speeding, yelling, honking, and/or tailgating. Road Rage happens […]
California Wildfires: 9 Large Fires, 2 Deaths, 100’eds of Homes Destroyed Here are the latest stats on the major wildfires currently burning in the State of California More than 5,200 firefighters are working Monday to battle nine large blazes across the Golden State as fire season rages on. Cal Fire is warning of increased fire […]
Hillary’s is Dangerous, ‘Has Done Horrible Things’ Friday, Hollywood actress Susan Sarandon said she believes Hillary Clinton’s foreign policy plans are more worrisome than those of Donald Trump. “I believe in a way she is more dangerous,” she said in an interview. Ms. Sarandon, a Bernie Sanders supporter, said in the interview that she believed […]
California Wildfire Season, “May be Dangerous and Difficult” A 5-year drought has left 40-M dead and dried-out trees in California, including 29-M that died last year California may be facing a dangerous and difficult wildfire season in Y 2016 despite a relatively wet Winter, federal officials warned Tuesday. Most of the rest of the country […]
Heart Care: Manage Stress, Avoid False & Misleading Information When it comes to taking good care of your heart, there is a lot of information is available on the Internet, some accurate and helpful, a lot of false and misleading information and dangerous. The issue with Internet searches is that there’s no way for people […]
Fire as Destructive as Canada’s Ft McMurray Wildfire can happen in Australia As the massive and destructive wildfire continues to burn a path through Central Canada, an Australian fire expert has issued a stark warning: it could easily happen here: “Our cities can burn,” said David Bowman, a Professor of Environmental Change Biology at the […]
