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Think hands-free laws make for safer drivers? Think again

Posted Monday, April 26th, 2010 by admin

Hands-free driving laws are now in effect in B.C., Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Drivers can only use a mobile phone with headset or an in-car speaker kit. These allow drivers to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes (mostly) on the road. The laws also typically regulate other digital devices such as iPods and GPS units. These rules kicked in most recently in Ontario in October 2009 and in B.C. on Jan. 1.

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Tags: Bluetooth, hands-free, laws, Motor Vehicles, Ontario
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I’m dreaming of a green Christmas

Posted Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 by admin

In the movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Chevy Chase plays Clark “Sparky” Griswold, who decorates his home with 25,000 Christmas lights. Comedy ensues as he tirelessly works to find the one burnt out bulb that’s prohibiting any of lights from coming on. The lights go live, he’s electrocuted (but survives) and the local power station has to kick into high gear to supply the power. The 1989 classic comedy is good fun and airs at this time of year.

Garage venting that isn’t frustrating

Posted Friday, December 18th, 2009 by admin

Running vehicles in an enclosed parking garage produces a build-up of carbon monoxide (CO). At levels of 3,200 parts per million (ppm), carbon monoxide causes death within 30 minutes, so the air has to be vented to avoid a CO build-up.