Bridge Work to Close Lanes on Interstates in Shelby and Henderson Counties
August 13, 2010
Crews Pour a Bridge Deck above I-40 and Install Hangers on I-240
Jackson, TN – The Tennessee Department of Transportation is alerting motorists in Shelby and Henderson Counties to be prepared for delays on I-40 in Henderson County and I-240 in Shelby County due to weekend bridge work. [Read more]
School Bus Safety Tips
August 11, 2010
School Buses are the safest way to get to school. Safety Tips from the Tennessee Department of Safety
The Danger Zone is the area on all sides of the bus where children are in the most danger of being hit. Children should stay ten feet away from the bus (or as far away as they can) and never go behind it. They should take five giant steps in front of the bus before crossing, so they can be seen by the driver.
School buses are nearly eight times safer than passenger vehicles. But children must take care when boarding or leaving the bus.
While an average of 7 school-age passengers are killed in school bus crashes each year, 19 are killed getting on and off the bus. Most of those killed are children from five to seven years old.
They are hit in the danger zone around the bus (A), either by a passing vehicle or by the school bus itself.
It is illegal for a vehicle to pass a bus with its red light flashing. [Read more]
Campfire Caution Urged at Land Between the Lakes
August 11, 2010
David Midlick, a former Austin Peay State University men’s basketball volunteer assistant coach, has returned to the Dunn Center as an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team, head coach Carrie Daniels announced, Tuesday.
Midlick joins third-year assistant coach Laphelia Doss and recent hire Jessica Grayson on Daniels’ coaching staff for the 2010-11 campaign.
“I am excited to have David join our staff,” said Daniels. “David is a quality person and an excellent coach and adding him to this staff will only help this program move towards the goals we have set out for it. Bringing a third assistant coach is important to the direction we want to move this program. I believe our players will be excited to work with this coaching staff during the upcoming season.” [Read more]
Consumer Reports finds low-phosphate dishwasher detergents that work
August 9, 2010
Tests find 4 Recommended products consumers can use under new laws
Yonkers, NY — There are several low-phosphate dishwasher detergents that performed very well in Consumer Reports’ latest tests, which is good news for the traditionally low-scoring eco-friendly products.
Consumer Reports tested 24 low- or no-phosphate dish detergents and found four Recommended products. Although none equaled the excellent (but now discontinued) product that topped CR’s Ratings in August 2009, seven were Very Good.
Consumer Reports testers smeared dishware with a mix of 17 foods (pots got a mac-and-cheese blend) and then baked on the foods and cleaned the items in identical dishwashers to assess how each detergent performed.
Finish Quantum
Pupil Transportation Safety Fact Sheet
August 9, 2010
The Facts:
An average of six school-age passengers are fatally injured inside school buses each year, but an average of 16 are killed getting on and off the bus.
More than half of the children killed in school bus-related crashes are ages five to seven years old.
“Inattention” and “failure to yield” were factors most often reported by police in those crashes.
The Tennessee Department of Safety’s Pupil Transportation division of the Highway Patrol inspects school buses from school districts across Tennessee annually. During the 2009-10 school year, 10,595 buses were inspected with 1,138 being placed out of service. [Read more]
New Textbooks Available for Public Review
August 8, 2010
Nashville, TN – New Mathematics textbooks proposed for use in the public schools are now on display in ten district textbook collection sites located across Tennessee.
Citizens interested in reviewing the textbooks being considered for use beginning with the 2011-2012 school year should contact the director of the textbook collection site in their area. Parents, family members, educators and the general public are encouraged to visit the textbook sites and to participate in the review process.
“It is very important for the public to have access to the textbooks under consideration,” Morgan Branch, Director of Textbook Services, said. “Our goal is to provide a wide variety of materials that enrich and support the curriculum and to address the varied interests, abilities and learning styles of students.” [Read more]
Consumer Reports picks Best Cars for Teens and Seniors
August 5, 2010
Honda Accord is the right fit for the young, old, tall and small
Yonkers, NY — With the fall semester just around the corner, Consumer Reports offers its best choices for parents and teens out shopping for a car to bring back to school.
When looking for the right car for teens, including used models, Consumer Reports recommends picking cars with safety features such as electronic stability control and curtain air bags and good crash-test results.
“Often parents think that putting their child in the biggest car is the safest thing they can do, but that’s not so. Teens are the most inexperienced drivers on the road, so you want to make sure they’re driving something that handles well, is agile and has as many safety features as possible—especially electronic stability control,” said David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports Automotive Test Center in East Haddam, Connecticut.
Honda Accord
Consumer Reports walking shoe ratings
August 4, 2010
Asics Gel-Tech tops men’s and women’s categories
Yonkers, NY — Of 25 models of walking shoes tested by Consumer Reports, the $100.00 Asics GEL-Tech Walker Neo tops the rankings for both men’s and women’s shoes in the September issue.
The Asics, which scored an Excellent rating in fit and stability, have an innovative design that shifts the lacing system slightly off-center over the highest point of the instep for a snug fit. CR also recommends the Avia A333M for men $50.00, and the Ryka Radiant ($70.00) for women. Bargain hunters can try the men’s ProSpirit Jacorey (Target), $20.00, and the women’s Champion C9 Kacie (Target), $28.00, both CR Best Buys.
Asics GEL-Tech Walker Neo walking shoes
Message to Pet Owners: Hot Cars are Death Traps for Dogs
August 2, 2010
Five reasons not to leave your dog in the car this summer, even for ‘just a minute’
Sacramento, CA — United Animal Nations (UAN), a national nonprofit animal protection organization, is imploring pet owners to avoid leaving their dogs in hot cars this summer – a practice that can lead to serious illness and even death.
“Often people leave their dogs in the car while they shop or run errands, but doing so when the weather is warm can literally be a death sentence for your pet,” said UAN President and CEO Nicole Forsyth.
[Read more]
P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk
August 1, 2010
Cincinnati, OH — The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) (NYSE:PG) is voluntarily expanding its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. No salmonella-related illnesses have been reported.
The affected products are sold in veterinary clinics and specialty pet retailers throughout the United States and Canada. No canned food, biscuits/treats or supplements are affected by this announcement. A full listing of UPC codes can be found at www.iams.com.
P&G Expands Voluntary Limited Recall of Specialized Dry Pet Foods Due to Possible Health Risk. (P&G Pet Care)
