Samsung made more headlines in 2016 than any digital device company for the Galaxy Note 7's combusting batteries and the subsequent recalls. To add insult to injury, some of Samsung's washing machines made by a different manufacturer were recalled as well. The long...
Month: January 2017
Alabama city ranks high on safe driving cities list
Allstate compiles the America's Best Drivers Report each year, using data on vehicle damage claims and cities' average annual precipitation.Huntsville, Alabama, made the list at number six. With average rainfall of 54.3 inches per year and 12.5 average years between...
Understanding distracted driving
If you are like most Alabama residents, you continue to see people in their cars, trucks or other vehicles holding their smartphones up to their ears talking away while driving. As you know, this behavior is hugely dangerous and puts you and other innocent people at...
Will driver mode reduce cellphone use behind the wheel?
Distracted driving accidents continue to be a problem despite the safety warnings and laws that prohibit certain cellphone uses while driving. To combat this issue, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposes that cellphones come with a driver...
Elderly people given more control in nursing homes
Many Alabama residents need to find nursing home care for a relative or already have loved ones living in care facilities. These people understand some of the challenges associated with finding a place for their family members that provides quality care and safe...
