Archive for December 2016
Walgreens Prescription Price Gouging Is Just Another Effect of Our Flawed Healthcare System
A recent story about an Arizona couple that faced steep prices for much-needed medication is making headlines. Corinne and Ken have been married for 38 years. Their world was recently rocked by Ken’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. His doctor prescribed cognition medication called Donepezil; the drug helps with mood and memory, but doesn’t slow or stop the…
Read MoreRevolutionary Motorcycle Airbag Jacket Hits the Market But Will It Solve the Biggest Problem
Dianese, an Italian manufacturer of protective wear for motorcycling, mountain biking and downhill skiing announced the creation of a new motorcycle jacket called the Misano 1000. The state-of-the-art jacket includes a built-in airbag and all of the tech necessary to automatically know when to deploy it. The manufacturer isn’t the first to the airbag jacket…
Read MoreTrucking Industry Hit With Massive Insurance Problems
Once you’ve been hit by a reckless truck driver, you expect their insurance company to pay your medical expenses, reimburse your property damage, and compensate you for your pain and suffering. But, what happens when the truck company doesn’t have enough insurance to cover your complete damages? A recent article by the Wall Street Journal…
Read MoreKia Recall: Manufacturer Tells Owners to Park Outside Due to Fire Risk
Kia recalls 71,704 Kia Sportage crossovers in the U.S. due to an electronic control unit can short circuit and lead to a fire. The improper sealing of a wire harness cover used for the hydraulic electronic control unit can allow for moisture to enter the module. If the water is contaminated with road salt, it…
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