Has the paranoia for safety in our nation’s public schools risen to the point that it validates schools to spy on its students via their laptop webcams? 15 year-old Philadelphia high school student Blake Robbins was innocently using his high school-issued Apple Macbook at home, when 400 images were unknowingly captured of him via the [...]
Oct
14
2010
14
2010
Sep
15
2010
15
2010
Osteoperosis Medication May Cause Unusual Femur Fractures
Panel finds possible link between long-term bisphosphonate use, unusual femur fractures. On ABC World News (9/14, story 7, 1:35, Sawyer), medical editor Richard Besser, MD, discussed the relationship between bisphosphonate drugs to treat osteoporosis and unusual fractures of the femur. Besser explained that on September 14, “an expert panel reviewed all of the evidence…and concluded [...]
Aug
23
2010
23
2010
Outbreak of Salmonella in Eggs Spreads Like Runny Yolk
CQ HealthBeat (8/21, Norman) reported, “A widespread recall grew even larger on Friday as a second Iowa farm recalled eggs potentially contaminated with salmonella and became part of a Food and Drug Administration investigation.” Notably, “Hillandale Farms of Iowa issued a voluntary recall of an unspecified number of eggs that had been sent to grocery [...]
Aug
18
2010
18
2010
General Motors and Mazda Recall Nearly 500,000 Vehicles
GM recalling 243,000 Crossovers due to seat belt latch issue. The New York Times (8/18, B7, Bunkley) reports GM announce it will recall “243,000 large crossover vehicles to check for a problem that could prevent their rear seat belts from latching safely. The recall covers the 2009 and 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave, GMC Acadia [...]
Aug
17
2010
17
2010
Aug
17
2010
17
2010
More Steering Defects: 2010 Kia Soul Under Investigation
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) is investigating reports of a possible steering loss in the 2010 Kia Soul, a popular, affordable “2010 Top 10 Back-to-School Cars“ box-shaped car. The investigation is prompted after the report of only one vehicle experiencing serious loss of steering control. The complaint alleges the steering shaft detached from the steering wheel, leading [...]
Aug
5
2010
5
2010
San-Francisco’s Cell Phone Radiation Law A Model For Other Cities
Bloomberg News reports on August 5, 2010: A handful of U.S. cities may follow San Francisco’s example in trying to make information on mobile- phone radiation levels readily available to consumers, setting the stage for a broader showdown with the wireless industry. San Francisco aims to become the first city in the country to require [...]
Aug
4
2010
4
2010
Reports Find Some Supplements Potentially Pose Danger to Consumer Safety
There is a health-frenzy in the United States. Many consumers pop multiple supplements daily, hoping to add longevity and healthy years to their lives. Unfortunately, with the mass production of supplements made available quickly to the public, regulations to protect consumer safety fell secondary to sales. ABC World Newsreported, “Dietary supplements are a $27 [...]
Aug
3
2010
3
2010
Motor Vehicle Safety Act Proposes Stiffer Penalty For Safety Violations
The proposed Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010, discussed by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee in May 2010, would give the National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration (NHSTA) more regulatory power over vehicle safety issues. In the outbreak of Toyota’s 9 million vehicle recall following its defective accelerator and steering, consumers and consumer advocates are [...]
Jul
28
2010
28
2010
Foreign Manufacturer Legal Accountability Act Will Provide Consumers Greater Protection
In response to a series of foreign manufacturer recalls, including Toyota vehicles, drywall and children’ toys, federal lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow U.S. consumers to effectively sue foreign product manufacturers in U.S. courts pursuant to the Foreign Manufacturer Legal Accountability Act of 2010. The proposed bill was approved by the House’s Subcommittee on [...]
