'Backseat Driver' Busted for DUI
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November 5, 2009 | By: 
Comments (2)So, how does a 'backseat driver' get busted for driving while intoxicated?
Test Your Eco-Driving Skills!
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While browsing the web, a colleague came across a nifty little driving game that helps drivers learn to drive more fuel-efficiently.
Plan Your Epitaph Day is Finally Here!
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Didn't get your fill of creepiness on Halloween? You have another opportunity.
Every November 2nd, the world celebrates Plan Your Epitaph Day. The premise? A forgettable gravestone is a fate worse than death.
The Only Thing Scarier Than Halloween? A Trick-or-Treater's Liability Lawsuit
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Here's a nightmare Halloween scenario for you: An overzealous little trick-or-treater fights for a piece of candy and ends up spraining his ankle on your front porch. His father's occupation? A personal injury lawyer.
To keep from having your bank account bled dry, you'll need a hefty amount of home liability insurance, and probably a good lawyer. Same goes if your Doberman mistakes a kid's skeleton costume for a life-sized chew toy.
Meet the Most Dangerous Driver on the Road
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The reason auto fatalities are so high? Blame this guy.
New iPhone App Unlocks and Starts Car
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Is there anything an iPhone can't do? Apparently not. A California electronics company has released an iPhone application that allows drivers to lock, unlock and remotely start their vehicle using their phone.
Driver Racks Up 15 Tickets in 11 Minutes
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Think your driving record is bad? On Sunday, an Italian man was nailed for 15 traffic violations in 11 minutes in Switzerland.
Are Your Kids Too Good for Tater Tots?
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In the midst of a national health care debate, the Institute of Medicine has released a report that recommends schools implement strict dietary rules on meals served to students. What is their main concern? Childhood obesity.
Swine Flu Vaccine Myths Busted
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The H1N1 swine flu virus is sweeping the nation--and so are the myths about the vaccine. Go to any coffee shop or grocery store and you'll hear them:
"They didn't have time to test the vaccine before they released it."
"Only pregnant women, kids and health care workers need the vaccine."
"The seasonal flu shot protects against swine flu, too."
Not only are these myths dead wrong, they're misleading and potentially fatal for those who don't get vaccinated, especially children.
Can Your Dog Give You the Flu?
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In case you didn't know, dogs can get the seasonal flu. But can they transmit it to humans? According to a feature on WebMD, the answer is a resounding....well, check it out for yourself. I promise you'll never look at your pooch the same way again.
