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Booster seats doing better job, insurers say Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:39AMCar booster seats have made strides in ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat, according to a review by the insurance industry, though just over 10 percent of those evaluated werent recommended. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ...
Booster seats make gains in insurance testing Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:38AMWASHINGTON - Car booster seats have made strides in ensuring a proper fit for children in the backseat, according to a review by the insurance industry, though just over 10% of those evaluated weren't recommended.
Car booster seats make gains in insurance testing Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:35AMThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave its top marks to 21 of 72 booster seats it evaluated.
Consumer Alert: Car Booster Seats Improved Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:03AMInsurance Institute releases report on best bets for safety.
Strategy, savvy needed when baby-supply shopping Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:58AMBreast pumps that are comfortable and easy to use can be worth the investment.
Car booster seats make gains in insurance testing Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:54AMCar booster seats have made strides in ensuring a proper fit for children in the back seat, according to a review by the insurance industry.
Insurance industry names best and worst car booster seats Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:43AMThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says it gave high rankings to more booster seats than ever before.
Labor Day weekend patrol crackdown continues Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:01AMLaw enforcement agencies continue to crackdown over Labor Day weekend as part of the 19 th annual Hands Across the Border to catch drunken drivers.
Community Events Briefs Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:33AMLuncheon with Scalise planned The St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce, East St. Tammany Chamber and Northshore Business Council will host a joint luncheon Wednesday at Benedict’s. Representative Steve Scalise will be the featured speaker.
Columbus gets new tech center Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:24PMCOLUMBUS — A company that makes child car seats has opened up a new technical center in southern Indiana where it will develop and test the safety devices. Dorel Juvenile Gro ...
Drink. Drive. Go to Jail. Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:55AMThe Labor Day Holiday is here and for many motorists this is the last big holiday of the summer. The Texas Department of Public Safety will have an increased number of State Troopers on the roadways during the Labor Day Weekend.
Child car seat safety check in Myrtle Beach Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:35AMMyrtle Beach firefighters and police officers will be checking child car seats for proper installati
Child seat firm begins expansion Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:16AMA company that makes child car seats has opened a new technical center in southern Indiana where it will develop and test the safety devices.
Police department sizes up child safety Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 12:00AMIt turns out buckling a car seat in poses a greater challenge than most parents thought.
Bucks for Buckles program comes to EHS Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:58PMPolice and volunteers rewarded drivers and passengers for being buckled up Thursday morning at El Dorado High School during the annual Bucks for Buckles event.
Health happenings Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:28PMLooking for a certain support group or workshop? Check out our local roundup of everything from health screenings to child car-seats.
Free Car Seat Safety Inspection Saturday in Benton County Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:59PMPolice in Benton County will host a free car seat safety inspection Saturday in Rogers.
Tri-State law enforcement officials kick off 'Hands Across the Borders' Campaign Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:23PMLaw enforcement officials from Alabama, Florida and Georgia delivered a warning to the driving public Tuesday morning during a press conference held to kick off the 19th annual “Hands Across the Border” Campaign. If you drive impaired, they will arrest you. If you speed, they will stop you and ticket ...
Car-seat maker Dorel opens new tech center Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:16PMDorel Juvenile Group unveiled on Thursday the new $3.6 million center that involved the renovation of 40,000 square feet at its facility here, where it makes 90 percent of its car seats and has about 850 workers. The company expects to hire about 25 people for design, engineering and development jobs at the center.
Car-seat maker Dorel opens new Columbus tech center Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:33PMA company that makes child car seats has opened up a new technical center in southern Indiana where it will develop and test the safety devices.
Grants for Michigan International Speedway security and traffic work aid sheriff budget Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:57PMA $190,000 federal grant to improve security for Michigan International Speedway crowds and several state program grants will help the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Department budget.
Evening Times Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:05AMA total of 313 people were caught not wearing a seatbelt in a 24-hour crackdown.
Three dozen children have died in hot cars so far this year in the U.S. Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:46AMFrom New York to California, from as far north as Wisconsin to southern Florida, children are dying in hot cars at alarming rates. At least 36 children have died so far this year in the United States, with more summer weather still to come.
Children’s car seat checks in Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:06AMFREE safety checks on children’s car seats are on offer in WGC and Hatfield next week.
2011 Buick Regal Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:49AMBloodlines make Buick Regal
Infant killed in I-70 crash Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:06AMA 9-month-old baby was killed in a car accident on Interstate 70 just west of Glenwood Springs on Sunday morning. His mother was injured and taken to the hospital. read more
Top Euro NCAP Score For Suzuki Swift - The All-New Compact Supermini Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:03AMMILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – Aug 30, 2010: On sale in the UK from next week; the all-new Suzuki Swift has been rated as one of Europe’s safest cars, achieving a maximum 5 star rating in the 2010 test by Euro NCAP.
Baby boy killed in crash near Glenwood Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:03AMA 1-year-old boy died in a car accident west of Glenwood Springs on Sunday morning after he was ejected from his car seat, according to the Colorado State Patrol. Isaac Alessandro was pronounced dead at the scene of the rollover, which happened about 6:30 a.m. along westbound Interstate 70 near mile marker 113.
Child dies, mother injured in crash on I-70 Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:51PMGLENWOOD SPRINGS - Authorities are investigating what made a woman to lose control of her car, causing it to roll on Interstate 70 Sunday morning.
Baby killed in car accident near Glenwood Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:48PMA 1-year-old boy died in a car accident near Glenwood Springs this morning after he was ejected from his car seat, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
Baby ejected and killed in I-70 rollover Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:12PMA 9-month-old baby boy was killed in a rollover crash on Interstate 70 early Sunday morning.
Startling statistic could mean children are at risk Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 5:01PMUnder Georgia law, all children under the age of six should be strapped into some sort of car seat or booster seat. Sadly, according to the Georgia State Patrol, 90 percent of all car seats being used are improperly installed.
KSFY Action News: Breaking News, Weather and Community |Avera Medical Minute: Child Passenger Safety Week Live 8/29/10 Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:14PMAvera McKennan Car Seat Program Manager Jeanne Bietz says, "This year for child passenger safety week we are going to talk about the stages children graduate through car seats. First it's rear facing, forward facing, booster seat, seat belt.
What’s the Buzz: Give your kid a ‘boost’ with child passenger safety Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:33AMAs parents, grandparents or caregivers, we always want to do the best thing for our child’s health and safety. We make sure that they don’t eat too much candy. We teach them to look both ways before crossing the street.
Volvo V70 and XC70 review Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:38AMThere are few large cars that make all-round sense, but Volvo's V70 estate comes close. The current model is a carry-all icon, an understated estate that is dependable and undemanding to drive.
BACK TO SCHOOL: First lesson: Teach kids to get there safely Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:23PMThe end of summer means it’s time for children to head back to school. Whether they travel on foot, by bicycle, by bus or by car, it’s important to teach your child how to get to school safely.
Cheerleading. Be a Cheerleader/Rally Cat for a Day Clinic Information Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 2:50PMThe date has been set for the 2010 Be a Cheerleader/Rally Cat for a Day clinic for football. The clinic will be held on Saturday, September 11 in conjunction with the Clemson vs. Presbyterian College game. Game time has been set for 3:30 PM.
Police offer car-seat checks Sept. 25 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:45AMWEST NEWBURY — As part of Child Passenger Safety Week next month, the West Newbury Police Department is offering a program that could save a child's life. Police Chief Lisa Holmes is urging parents and caregivers to attend National Seat Check Saturday on Sept. 25 to make sure their child's car seat is safe and properly installed. An abundance of research conclusively supports the use of child ...
Back To School Safety Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:24AMPolice are reminding all drivers about the rules of the road when you're sharing it with a school bus, along with helpful information for parents, to start the school year on a safe note.
Book Helps Parents Budget With 'Baby Bargains' Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:59PMHaving a baby can be an exciting time. That is, until you hit the stores to start purchasing the essential baby necessities. But, a North Texas author says there is a way to buy babies everything without breaking the budget.
Kettering's Crash Test Center Celebrates B-Day Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:03PMKettering University is celebrating five years of saving lives by marking the anniversary of the opening of its crash safety center.
Safe Kids USA Extends Hyperthermia Initiative in Texas Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:15PMTexas leads nation in children dying while unattended in vehicles
Free Car Seat Check Up Event Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:42PMSafe Kids Johnson County and State Farm Insurance at Deanna Rose Farmstead
Black Diamond to host backpack giveaway Saturday Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:05AMMARION - Black Diamond Harley-Davidson in Marion will be givingaway 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies at its storeSaturday morning.
Community Digest Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:16AMWAUKEGAN Revival and rally: Gospel saxophonist Vernard Johnson will perform at Mary's Mission's 22nd annual revival and rally to be held Aug. 27-29 at 642 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. The on-the-street event is sponsored by Rev. Mary Lacey, president and CEO of Mary's Mission. A revival wll begin at 6 p.m. Friday. A Saturday rally will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. and will include numerous ...
City runabouts gain some class Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:16PMWith the all-new Hyundai i20 and new-model Volkswagen Polo recently added to the small city hatch line-up, it's timely to test the newcomers against two of the best from the existing crowd, the Toyota Yaris and Mazda2.
Two killed in collision in Rossie Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:11PM Police are continuing their investigation into a two-car motor vehicle collision that claimed the lives of two people. Autopsy results released Monday afternoon determined that both victims died from blunt force trauma. On Saturday, St. Lawrence County 911 received a call at 3:21pm regarding an accident on State Route 11 in the Town of Rossie near the Gouverneur town line ...
Training prepares drivers for any emergency Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:40AMCynthia Edison and Nadine Gore fought to see through the thick fog of smoke that filled the school bus Thursday as they hunted for student passenger.
Safety first Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 8:28PMPrinceton Police Officer Joel Drozda adjusts car seat straps for Daiquan Owens, 5, of Wyanet during last weekend’s DNA/LifePrint child safety event at Piehl Chevrolet Buick Pontiac Cadillac in Princeton. In addition to showing parents and families the proper installation and use of car seats, officers also took identification fingerprints of children.
Tips to avoid a tragedy Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:52PMDespite a balmy 24C outside Friday, a Toronto paramedic supervisors car reached a searing 62.5C inside 90 minutes after he tested the threat posed by heat building up in a sealed vehicle.