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Not just for kids: new cyberbullying law ensures teachers are treated right

Cyberbullying amongst school students is one of the year’s hottest issues, but lately, students tormenting teachers online has become just as serious a problem. Naturally, students will discuss and even poke fun of authority figures such as teachers or principals, but social media provides a particularly insidious platform for students to vent their frustration against superiors […]

Why are there still No Smoking signs on airplanes?

If you are at all familiar with flying on airplanes, you have noticed the ever-so obvious “No Smoking” signs above many of the seats. The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) banned smoking in 1988 on all U.S. domestic flights and then in 2000 the ban extended to all commercial planes in the U.S. So why must […]

Bike share programs are all the rage in 2013

What do Denver and Hangzhou, China have in common? Besides being the coolest cities in their respective countries, their populace has access to checking out bikes like a library book from various kiosks scattered across the metropolis. Considering the burgeoning number of cities already investing in bicycle sharing programs or conducting feasibility studies, the data […]

Pool chair lift sign promotes equal access and ADA compliance

Since January 31st, hotels and spas have been scrambling to meet the new requirement issued by the American Disabilities Association (ADA), mandating that hotels, motels, spas, public country clubs, recreation centers, and health clubs make mechanical chair lifts available in their pool areas. Rather than an expensive installation of a chair lift at the pool […]

OSHA in 2013: New rules, reviews, and research

C. Stebbins The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is tasked with assuring safe and healthy working conditions for Americans by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance to workers. Its responsibilities are substantial and wide-reaching; so, like most of us, OSHA has a laundry list of tasks for this new year. Here are five important […]

Emerald green for 2013: signs in the color of the year

This year, it’s time to go green–Emerald Green! Each year, Pantone, the authority on color and provider of color systems for the design industry, selects a color to influence design trends. The Color of the Year for 2013 is a deep, verdant, emerald green. SmartSign pays tribute to the color of the year with green […]

BikeGuard sponsors Transportation Alternatives at Brooklyn Brewery

While most were ogling Mick Jagger’s old, but still-relevant dance moves on 12/12/12, BikeGuard was sponsoring the Transportation Alternatives (T.A.) Member Holiday Party at Brooklyn Brewery. Here is some of the team, enjoying the holiday event with Transportation Alternatives (T.A.). Every year, thousands of bikes are recovered, but without proper identification, they’re never returned to their […]