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Turn signals can be dangerous
Today’s automobiles have multiple safety features, airbags, automatic emergency braking, and electronic stability control. With all of this attention to safety, modern cars are the safest they have ever been, with one exception, red turn signals. A study conducted by...
Tips for hitting the brakes while riding a motorcycle
When there is a clear hazard in front of you, such as a driver who has crossed the centerline, you don’t have time to think about how you’re going to effectively hit the brakes on your motorcycle. You only have time to react. You already need to know how to react so...
Should “age discrimination” be redefined to better protect different workers?
Many types of discrimination clearly target one group. For instance, racial discrimination targets minorities and makes it harder for them to advance or get certain jobs. With age discrimination, though, there is evidence that things can work in either direction: Both...
What is wrongful termination?
Few things can be quite as devastating as being called into an employer's office and abruptly fired. Each year, over 100,000 employees in California and other states are wrongfully terminated. In these instances, former employees may be able to win lawsuits allowing...
Vehicles need to check for motorcycles when turning left
Summer in Santa Clara and the roads are full of Harleys, Triumphs, BMWs and other large motorcycles. As city temperatures hit the 80s, you decide to join them and head off into the mountains and cooler air. Heading home, you change down through the gears and let off...
The law protects whistleblowers
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard once said: “When you have the opportunity and the ability to do good and you do nothing, that’s evil. Evil doesn’t always have to be an overt act, it can be merely the absence of good.” While Chouinard admits his definition is...
Most pedestrian fatalities happen at night
“You don’t want to walk through there at night.” Has anyone ever told you that about a specific part of town? It turns out that you may not want to walk anywhere at night, but not for the reasons you think. Figures from the National Highway Traffic Safety...
“100 deadliest days” should renew focus on teen driver safety
Parents in California should ensure that their teens who have been newly licensed are well aware of the dangers of negligent and reckless driving. If parents have not talked with their teen about road safety, there's no better time for this than the start of summer....
Did you get caught up in a pyramid scheme? Defend yourself
When you started working with a company you found online, you thought it was a multilevel marketing (MLM) program. The people at the top of the MLM program make the most money, but you’re also able to bring in an income by selling items for the business. For your...
How to avoid collisions on the road
There is a chance that those who ride their bikes on roads or sidewalks in California could be involved in an accident. However, there are ways that they can minimize their chances of getting hurt while riding. For instance, riders should wear bright clothing or use...
