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New study shows: more smoking bans and taxes lead to fewer smoking-related deaths

Cigarette endorsements from physicians in the early 1900’s show the benchmark for the radical shift of the attitude of the medical community, which now unilaterally condemns smoking as a serious health hazard (via Stanford School of Medicine). Cigarette smoking is considered a drag these days, and much less chic as it once was. Concerns regarding adverse […]

Civil Rights Historical Landmark Missing Twice: Once as a Prank, Once as a Repair

If not for the sign, would we still remember? (via USGWArchives.com) 9/17/2012 — In late August, the historical landmark denoting the childhood home of Rosa Parks was reported missing. After an article by the Dothan Eagle, the Department of Transportation came forward the next day to say they had damaged it while mowing the lawn along […]

OSHA cracks down on federal agencies that violate workplace standards

File this regulation sign under “Another reason to follow OSHA safety regulations” (via MySafetySign.com). September 11, 2011 — Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center Southwest for failing to mitigate employees’ exposure to toxic chemicals at the Coronado, California, facility. The move serves as a reminder that […]

Friday Five: On Radiation, Infinite Driver’s Ed, Dog Poop, and the Occasional Gun

Friday, August 24, 2012 — The TV show “Glee” has teamed up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to make a public service announcement about the dangers of texting while driving. The partnership is expected to boost the NHTSA’s texting while driving awareness program “Stop Texts, Stop the Wrecks.” Drivers are 23 times […]

Your Friday Five: Breaking Signs, Lawnmower DUI’s, and Salon Formaldehyde

A sign breaks over the road during a windstorm. (Click for video, via OttawaCitizen). Friday, August 17, 2012 — Jay Mangat was traveling along a highway in Calgary, Canada, in a severe windstorm when he noticed a highway sign bobbing violently. As Mangat’s friend drove near the sign, he filmed the violent shocks to the support […]

Friday Five: Politics, Controversy, and a Dummy on a Billboard

Friday, August 10, 2012 — A business in Albert Lea, Minnesota, displayed a large electric sign that read, “Catch and Release- No. Deport Illegals-Si.” Although it is unclear who the sign’s owner is, the intent is clear: to send a strong anti-illegal immigration message to other members of the community. To that extent, the sign has […]

Rhode Island bike lane initiative at center of controversy over state spending

A rendering of the Rhode Island bike path in question (via GoLocalProv). August 7, 2012 — With an increase in the number of bike riders over the past few years, cities around the country are taking note and building bike lanes. The Department of Transportation of Rhode Island is following suit, allotting $21 million for […]