Blog Posts in July, 2012

Dogs Are Man's Best Friend, But Remember This...

Dogs are universally known as man's best friends, and, as a dog lover, I can attest to this proclamation. But that doesn't mean your neighbor's dog is your best friend. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is estimated that approximately 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each year and more than half the victims are children. The American Pet Products Association goes ...

Big Red Trucks

Big red trucks are liked by many children. Grown-ups though should be a bit more wary of them, as well as all other trucks. Trucks are some of the most dangerous vehicles that operate on today's roadways. They are legally allowed to weigh up to 80,000 pounds, but yet are allowed to operate at the same speed limits as cars that generally weigh 5,000 pounds (depending on the type). When you combine ...