Driving should never be thought of as a recreational activity, but many motorists here in Waco treat it that way. Drivers speed, cut fellow car operators off, run lights and don’t yield to others’ right of ways. This often results in crashes. Motorists are vulnerable to breaking their bones in some of the more serious types of accidents. Motorists are most...
Seguir leyendoIt seems pretty simple: Texting and driving is dangerous. Everyone gets taught about it in driver’s training. Even those who took the training years ago, before texting was a concern, have seen the commercials and ads and Public Service Announcements. People know that texting in the car carries a level of risk and can cause accidents, and that’s why...
Seguir leyendoActualmente se está poniendo a punto una nueva tecnología conocida como monitores biométricos portátiles. Las empresas tecnológicas que están desarrollando estos dispositivos esperan que su tecnología sea capaz de detectar cuándo los camioneros de larga distancia están somnolientos. Esta tecnología podrá enviar a los camioneros una alerta para que se despierten si lo detecta. No hay datos exactos de cómo...
Seguir leyendoAs the weather in Waco continues to heat up, children will be chafing at the bit to go swimming in neighborhood and municipal pools. While there is nothing wrong with a swim to cool off on a hot day, parents should first make sure that the pool is safe to be used by their children. It should go without...
Seguir leyendoThe holiday season has long passed but that doesn’t stop Waco residents from heading out to Texas shopping centers and malls to snag a good deal. Many people view shopping as a type of therapeutic experience — even though there are so many ways that someone can get hurt while out shopping. You don’t even have to leave your vehicle...
Seguir leyendoHay muchas calles mal iluminadas aquí dentro de los límites de la ciudad de Waco. Incluso hay áreas como estas cuando te aventuras en las carreteras rurales de Texas. Lo mejor que puede hacer en estos casos es hacer que tanto usted como su motocicleta sean más visibles para los demás. Una de las mejores maneras de llamar la atención...
Seguir leyendoShopping carts are useful tools to push around the grocery store to carry your purchases, right? They are indeed useful when they’re used the right way and when they’re in good repair. However, when parents use them to carry their children, or when shopping carts are used in an inappropriate manner, they can be dangerous — especially if they...
Seguir leyendoUnfortunately, bullying at schools is a continued issue across the United States despite substantial efforts to prevent it. Becoming a victim of bullying can severely affect a child’s self-esteem, their academic success at school and their mental health. They may also suffer physical injuries as a result of being injured at school. If your child recently suffered injuries at...
Seguir leyendoWhen children suffer from serious injuries — such as burn injuries — it can have a devastating mental and emotional impact. They no longer feel in control. They no longer feel safe. Even after they physically recover, these feelings may continue. In some cases, this type of trauma can lead to: Stress and anxiety Clinical depression Substance abuse Alcoholism Perfectionism...
Seguir leyendoMost drivers believe they make decisions based solely on road conditions, traffic patterns, and safety concerns. However, research suggests that emotions can play a significant role in how people behave behind the wheel. Everything from personal stress to environmental factors may affect a driver’s judgment. In some cases, subtle influences can impact split-second decisions that determine whether a driver...
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