Tis’ the season for politics. Right wing politicians are running around various parts of the country spouting their usual ‘trial lawyer poison’. ‘Trial lawyers are responsible for the country’s…
Most adults did not grow up with the Internet and social networking sites, so the technological world teens live in can be confusing and scary. Today, teens spend more time with the latest…
Southeastern Lower Michigan (the Metropolitan Detroit area) is home to one of the largest populations of Muslim Arabs in the country. They live, work, go to school, contribute to the economy,…
In the ‘perfect’ world of yesterday, we longed to live like the parents in ‘Leave it to Beaver’ or ‘Father Knows Best’ – Dad goes off to work, Mom gets the kids get to school; she would also…
There have been many notable collapses in recent years. Those that are heavily reported, those that make news, are the ones that effect masses of people. There have been notable bridge, highway,…
The evening began as fun for a 17-year-old teen with a fake ID who excessively drank and partied with friends until well after midnight. At approximately 4:00 a.m., the teen climbed out on a…
Static electricity is all around us. While usually just a nuisance in everyday life, in a flammable atmosphere, its effects can be catastrophic. Many injuries and fatalities are caused by fires…
When considering safety at home, typically we think of a security system, checking for locked windows and doors, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and child-proofing all the rooms. Before…
A game rising in popularity among teenagers claimed the lives of two teenage girls. It is called the “choking game.” It can be played in a variety of ways, but the goal is to deprive…
A colleague forwarded an article written by David Pishko (who I don’t know and have never had the pleasure of meeting). David is the outgoing president of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice….
College students are packing their bags – clothes, bedding, books, TV, computer, iPod, and cell phone. Some will bring a microwave, toaster ovens, and mini refrigerator so they can…
A pile of poles, springs, pads, and netting are piled at the curb ready to be discarded. Only yesterday several children were jumping, bouncing, and having fun until a tragic accident occurred,…