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For Goodness Sakes, NHTSA and the Ad Council Release New Creative for Distracted Driving Prevention Month

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Friday, April 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of Distracted Driving Prevention Month this April, the Ad Council, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and For Goodness Sakes released new creative assets that raise awareness of the dangers of using a cell phone while driving.

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  • New creative assets from the Ad Council, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
    WASHINGTON, April 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of Distracted Driving Prevention Month this April, the Ad Council, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and For Goodness Sakes released new creative assets that raise awareness of the dangers of using a cell phone while driving.
  • These new creative assets are an extension of NHTSA and the Ad Council's ongoing Distracted Driving Prevention campaign to discourage the ever-present temptation for cell phone usage while operating a vehicle.
  • The aim of the creative is to encourage drivers to be more aware of their behavior and avoid distractions while driving.
  • "It's a privilege to be part of the Ad Council's national campaign to fight distracted driving," said Kevin Smith, principal of For Goodness Sakes.

Dallas Plaintiffs Law Firm Hamilton Wingo Welcomes Jordan Avery Garrett

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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DALLAS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dallas plaintiffs' personal injury and wrongful death law firm Hamilton Wingo continues its growth with the recent addition of Jordan Avery Garrett as the firm's newest attorney.

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  • DALLAS, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dallas plaintiffs' personal injury and wrongful death law firm Hamilton Wingo continues its growth with the recent addition of Jordan Avery Garrett as the firm's newest attorney.
  • Ms. Garrett is an up-and-coming lawyer who joins Hamilton Wingo as an associate.
  • "We are excited that Jordan has joined our team to represent people who often face legal issues had they never imagined before," says Hamilton Wingo's Paul Wingo .
  • Hamilton Wingo, based in Dallas, Texas, is one of the country's premier trial law firms, having won billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.

WHY AUTO INSURANCE COSTS ARE RISING AND WHAT CONSUMERS CAN DO ABOUT IT

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9219951-american-property-casual...

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  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9219951-american-property-casual...
    The answer is for the simple reason that the cost of the things auto insurance pays for has been rising faster than premiums.
  • Some of the key contributors to rising costs include cumulative years of record-high inflation that have greatly increased the cost of repairing and replacing cars.
  • All indicators suggest elevated auto repair and replacement costs will stretch well into 2024 and potentially beyond.
  • 5 Consumer Tips to Lower Your Auto Insurance Premiums:
    Contact your insurance company or agent for a policy review.

Safety in Electric Vehicles - IDTechEx Explores Fire Protection Materials

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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IDTechEx's report " Fire Protection Materials for EV Batteries 2024-2034: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts " explores different battery technologies and fire-resistant materials as emerging options for dealing with the risks.

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  • IDTechEx's report " Fire Protection Materials for EV Batteries 2024-2034: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts " explores different battery technologies and fire-resistant materials as emerging options for dealing with the risks.
  • Recalls of electric vehicles, although rare, have happened over the past few years due to risks relating to thermal runaway.
  • In Asia, electric scooters are a popular form of transport and are commonly brought inside the house, making fire protection essential.
  • For more in-depth information, including detailed fire protection material analysis and trends, regulations in different global regions, and 10-year market forecasts, please see the IDTechEx report, "Fire Protection Materials for EV Batteries 2024-2034: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts" – www.IDTechEx.com/FPM .

Safety in Electric Vehicles - IDTechEx Explores Fire Protection Materials

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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IDTechEx's report " Fire Protection Materials for EV Batteries 2024-2034: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts " explores different battery technologies and fire-resistant materials as emerging options for dealing with the risks.

Key Points: 
  • IDTechEx's report " Fire Protection Materials for EV Batteries 2024-2034: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts " explores different battery technologies and fire-resistant materials as emerging options for dealing with the risks.
  • Recalls of electric vehicles, although rare, have happened over the past few years due to risks relating to thermal runaway.
  • In Asia, electric scooters are a popular form of transport and are commonly brought inside the house, making fire protection essential.
  • For more in-depth information, including detailed fire protection material analysis and trends, regulations in different global regions, and 10-year market forecasts, please see the IDTechEx report, "Fire Protection Materials for EV Batteries 2024-2034: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts" – www.IDTechEx.com/FPM .

NASATKA SECURITY AWARDED MULTI-BUILDING PERIMETER SECURITY PROJECT FOR WASHINGTON, DC CAMPUS

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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CLINTON, Md., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nasatka Barrier, Incorporated (Dba: Nasatka Security) has been awarded a multi-million-dollar, firm-fixed-price, delegated design project for a Washington D.C. expansive multi-building perimeter security renovation, as announced today by Nasatka's President, John Scolaro.

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  • CLINTON, Md., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nasatka Barrier, Incorporated (Dba: Nasatka Security) has been awarded a multi-million-dollar, firm-fixed-price, delegated design project for a Washington D.C. expansive multi-building perimeter security renovation, as announced today by Nasatka's President, John Scolaro.
  • Tim Brand, Vice President of Nasatka Security said, "This award represents the level of project sophistication and challenges Nasatka embraces.
  • Since 1975, Nasatka Security has served as a trusted perimeter security solutions provider for the protection of government buildings, critical infrastructure, and high-profile events.
  • Overall, Nasatka Security's vehicle barriers and perimeter security play a vital role in safeguarding Washington, DC, against various security threats and ensuring the safety of its residents, visitors, and critical infrastructure.

Falls, fractures and self-harm: 4 charts on how kids’ injury risk changes over time and differs for boys and girls

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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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At least a quarter of all emergency department presentations during childhood are injury-related.

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  • At least a quarter of all emergency department presentations during childhood are injury-related.
  • Injuries can be unintentional (falls, road crashes, drowning, burns) or intentional (self harm, violence, assault).
  • The type, place and cause of injury differs by age, developmental stage and sex.


children aged 1–4 years are the age group most likely to present to an emergency department with injuries
adolescents aged 16–18 years are the age group most likely to be admitted to hospital for injuries
boys are more likely to be hospitalised for injuries than girls. This continues into adulthood
girls are five times more likely to be hospitalised for intentional self-harm injuries than boys
falls are the leading cause of childhood injury, accounting for one in three child injury hospitalisations. Falls from playground equipment are the most common
fractures are the most common type of childhood injury, especially arm and wrist fractures in children aged 10–12 years.

  • For children under age one, drowning, burns, choking and suffocation had the highest injury hospital admission rates compared to adults.
  • In early childhood (ages 1-4 years), the highest causes of injury hospitalisation were drowning, burns, choking and suffocation and accidental poisoning.

What about sports?

  • Cycling causes the highest number of sporting injuries with almost 3,000 injury hospital presentations.
  • For the top 20 sports that are most likely to cause injury hospital admissions, fractures are the most common type of injury.
  • How to spot a serious injury now school and sport are back

Balancing risk and safety

  • To prevent injuries, we need to balance risk and safety.
  • Embracing risk is a fundamental part of play in all environments where children play and explore their world.
  • But with proper guidance and supervision from parents and caregivers, we can strike a balance between offering opportunities for risk-taking and ensuring children’s safety from serious harm.

What can governments do to prevent injuries?

  • This will provide clear guidance for all levels of government and others on prevention strategies and investment needed.
  • Better reporting on childhood and adolescent injury trends will better inform parents, caregivers, teachers and health professionals about the risks.
  • She is currently undertaking a project specific short term contract at the AIHW, in the Family and Domestic Violence Unit.
  • Dr Sharwood is recognised as a Professional Fellow in the Faculty of Engineering and IT, UTS, for her industry expertise in product related injuries.
  • Warwick Teague is Director of Trauma and Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne (RCH).

The Boeing Company Senior Management and its Board of Directors Are Being Investigated by Wolf Popper LLP, a Leading Law Firm, for Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duty

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Then in March 2019, Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 crashed killing all 157 people on board.

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  • Then in March 2019, Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 crashed killing all 157 people on board.
  • Both crashes involved Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft and subsequent investigations found the crashes were caused by problems within certain portions of the aircraft’s software.
  • The New York Times published a story on March 28, 2024 entitled ‘Shortcuts Everywhere’: How Boeing Favored Speed Over Quality.
  • Wolf Popper’s expertise has been repeatedly recognized by courts that have appointed the firm to major positions in securities litigation.

MADD's "Power of Parents Handbook" Helps Parents In the Fight Against Underage Drinking and Impaired Driving

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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IRVING, Texas, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Power of Parents Handbook developed by Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) and Robert Turrisi, Ph.D., Professor of Biobehavioral Health and Prevention Research Center at Penn State, is helping to equip parents, guardians, and caring adults to have lifesaving conversations with the youth in their lives.

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  • "My collaborative effort with MADD on the Power of Parents is easily the most significant highlight of my career.
  • Being able to make a difference in the lives of so many families is such a great privilege and honor.
  • In addition, numerous studies show that kids say their parents are the leading influence on their decisions about drinking.
  • Parents can download free Power of Parents handbooks for parents of middle school and high school students at http://www.madd.org/powerofparents .

NOVELDA Adds Seat Occupancy Detection Capability to Its X7 Ultra-Wideband In-Cabin Sensor, Further Expanding Automotive Applications

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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OSLO, Norway, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Embedded World 2024-- Today, NOVELDA, innovator of the world's most reliable ultra-wideband (UWB) radar sensors, announces it will demonstrate the new multi-target seat occupancy detection function of its NOVELDA X7 UWB In-Cabin Sensor at Embedded World 2024. NOVELDA's X7 radar chip is already capable of performing the world´s lowest power presence detection, child presence detection (CPD) and vital signs monitoring. X7 now adds seat occupancy detection capability through a software upgrade. A single UWB sensor can detect human presence in each seat within the car cabin, making it the most reliable and cost-effective seat occupancy radar solution on the market.

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  • NOVELDA's X7 radar chip is already capable of performing the world´s lowest power presence detection, child presence detection (CPD) and vital signs monitoring.
  • X7 now adds seat occupancy detection capability through a software upgrade.
  • The comprehensive NOVELDA X7 UWB In-Cabin Sensor has the potential to fulfill multiple use cases with a single X7 system-on-chip (SoC), including ultra-low power presence and intrusion detection, child presence detection, seat occupancy detection, vital signs monitoring and gesture recognition.
  • "By optimizing our X7 radar chip with software enabling seat occupancy detection, we ensure our NOVELDA X7 UWB In-cabin Sensor can serve additional automotive applications through robust reliability and precision," said Dag Wisland, CTO and founder of NOVELDA.