31. Construction-Related Slip and Fall Accidents
March 28, 2012
People who manage construction sites have a very serious responsibility to ensure the safety of their workers and people who may be nearby the site, but outside of its borders. When a person who is in charge of a construction site allows its dangers to harm people off-site, there is a major proble...
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32. What Spark Plugs Are Made of
March 28, 2012
A car’s spark plug is a very important device. It is responsible for igniting the fuel and bringing the combustion engine to life. A faulty spark plug can prevent a car from starting, making it rather useless until the plug is replaced. A spark plug gets its power from the car’s battery, which relea...
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33. Reasons to Obey Posted Speed Limits
March 27, 2012
Posted speed limits are very important to follow. There are many reasons speed limits should be obeyed. They are safe speeds to drive. Speeders lose valuable time to react to changes on the road, and may not have enough time to react to other drivers. Speeding also makes driving a car more difficult...
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34. Benefits of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
March 27, 2012
Being at the bottom of a mountain of debt is an not an easy obstacle to surmount. Credit card interest piles on, while late fees add further stress to unpaid bills. Overwhelming amounts of debt lead to financial ruin no matter which way you slice it. One way to deal with this kind of unbeatable fina...
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35. Accusations Against Takeda Pharmaceuticals
March 26, 2012
Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of the Type 2 diabetes medication Actos, is being accused of hiding important information that could have delayed or prevented the drug’s release. Since its release in 2008, Actos has been linked to an increased risk of developing bladder cancer. The accusati...
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36. Finding Cleft Palate with Ultrasound
March 26, 2012
Cleft palate is a congenital condition that has a drastic effect on a child’s oral and facial development. Cleft palate occurs when the roof of a child’s mouth does not develop properly while in the womb. The result is a gap in the roof of the mouth where skin and bone should be. This leads to myria...
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37. Types of Robotic Pipe Crawlers
March 26, 2012
A robotic pipe crawler is a machine that can be used to search a pipe for any structural flaws or damage. These machines are equipped with panning cameras and lights that allow them to scope out the areas they search through for signs of leaks or broken sections. Because they allow for unexposed pip...
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38. Drug Possession Defenses
March 23, 2012
Facing drug possession charges is an incredibly stressful ordeal. Being uncertain of whether or not you will have to deal with imprisonment and harsh fines is not easy. While it may seem like the circumstances around being a defendant in a drug possession case are insurmountably condemning, there ar...
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39. Reasons to Follow Speed Limits
March 23, 2012
Following posted speed limits is an important aspect of driving. Going too slow can be frustrating for other drivers, who expect the other people on the road to drive as quickly as they’re legally allowed to. At the same time, going too fast can be downright dangerous. Speeders have a much more diff...
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40. Escalator and Elevator Injuries
March 22, 2012
Escalators and elevators seem rather innocuous, but they hide concerning dangers when left poorly maintained. Elevators and escalators have been responsible for thousands of injuries and have even killed unsuspecting people. It’s the responsibility of the people who manage buildings with elevators a...
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Author: James Witherspoon
