Yaz or Yasmin has now been linked to the deaths of at least 23 Canadian women, over half of which were under the age of 26. In addition, over 600 adverse reactions to Yaz and Yasmin were reported between 2007 and February of 2013. Although the FDA ordered clot risks...
Month: March 2014
GENERAL MOTORS: Cobalt Recalled for Ignition Defect Linked to Accident Deaths
On March 6, 2010, a woman dropped off her 2005 Cobalt from the dealership after experiencing a problem with the ignition shutting off while she was driving. She had lost her power steering and brakes and had to pull over the car to restart it. Her father insisted...
DISTRACTED DRIVING: Can a device protect my teen from texting and driving?
We have all seen the pictures. Everyone knows of the dangers of texting and driving, yet the message doesn’t seem to be sinking in. In 2011 alone, 3,331 people were killed in car accidents involving distracted drivers and an additional 387,000 others were injured,...
Social Networking: Is the potential cost worth the rant?
Social networking has provided us with the ability to keep in contact with old friends and relatives, as well as trusted colleagues. It allows us to share personal and professional information easily, including photos and life events. While this is wonderfully...