safety

Internet Safety (MM #4836)

Did you know that June was Internet Safety Month? Don’t worry, I didn’t either. When I first read about it, I wondered if we were concerned with safety for teenagers or senior citizens. It’s hard to believe I’ve been online for almost 30 years. It seems like only yesterday when we were still using dial-up…

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Death Threats (MM #4829)

At this stage in life, it takes a lot to shock me. But I read something the other day that stunned me and made me question just how unhinged our world is becoming. And this has nothing to do with politics. The story was about baseball. It was a discussion about the numerous death threats…

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Silver Alert (MM #4510)

Most Americans are familiar with the Amber Alert program; It helps locate missing and endangered children. It was adopted nationwide over 20 years ago. A similar program started a few years ago, and it helps find missing senior citizens. In most states like Tennessee, it’s known as the Silver Alert. And while the program continues…

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Rear Windows (MM #4487)

I’ve noticed more cars and trucks here in Tennessee with tinted windows. People use the excuse that it helps keep the vehicle cooler, but I’m betting it has more to do with not wanting people to look inside. For years, people usually just darkened the driver and passenger side windows. But now, I see more…

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Emergency Braking (MM #4454)

In recent years, most new cars come with automatic emergency braking. It helps your vehicle avoid rear-end collisions if you don’t react quickly. Right now, most automakers are voluntarily taking part in this program. Now, the government wants to make these braking systems mandatory. But more importantly, they want these automatic systems to operate perfectly…

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Safe Deposit Boxes (MM #4446)

If you’ve ever watched any cops and robbers storylines on TV or in the movies, you’ve likely seen bank robbers stealing from safe deposit boxes. Soon, they may be a thing of the past. Many financial institutions have done away with them. And most banks, when they build new branches, don’t include them. The reason…

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Too Much To Ask (MM #4347)

On Monday night, there was another senseless mass shooting. This time in Ann Arbor on the campus of Michigan State University. And what stuck out to me was the news that there were Michigan State students who had already been through previous mass shootings and now had to go through another. In watching the news,…

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Safe In Public (MM #4263)

With the recent tragedy in Colorado Springs still in the news, many people are saying they no longer feel safe in public. That makes perfect sense. Mass shootings are happening in schools, churches, movie theaters, grocery stores, and hosts of other public places. We now have to be aware of our surroundings wherever we go….

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Dogs Bark (MM #4207)

We all know that dogs bark. But have you wondered why? In their long genetic history, we’ve bred canines to protect us. And by barking, they scare people away. Of course, there’s one frequent visitor that reminds a dog of its genetics; the postal carrier…

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So Many Alerts (MM #3894)

The Amber Alert program has helped save many children over the last 25 years. But for all of the good that it does, I’ve become fatigued by so many alerts. We regularly receive 4 or 5 notifications per week. Perhaps we get more alerts here in Tennessee because three major interstates roll through our town….

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