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Join Maria’s Message for a Distracted Driving Presentation
In the aftermath of his daughter's fatal car accident, longtime Columbus newscaster Dom Tiberi found a way to transform his grief into a force of good. The 10TV newscaster did that by founding Maria's Message, a campaign named for his late daughter that asks for a...
How to Price Yard Sale Items
You've already gone through the daunting task of deciding which stuff to keep and which to give away. And you reviewed ways to keep you, your family and your home safe during your yard sale. Now you need to get the stickers out and price yard sale items. Not really...
Video: Yard Sale Safety Tips
If you're looking to declutter, make money and even have a little fun, a yard sale is something worth considering. There's more to a yard sale, though, than deciding where to hang flyers advertising the sale and deciding which items you no longer need. You'll also...
Connected Car Technology Takes a Leap Forward
Houses aren't the only things being transformed by smart technology. Changes are also underway in today's autos—and they're poised to change the way we think of our cars in a major way. Connected car technology aims to make driving more fun, more convenient and safer....
How to Survive a Power Outage
Power outages can occur at any time—and they're almost always unexpected. When it comes to how to survive a power outage, there are few things to keep in mind beyond candle safety and digging out board games. By taking a few measures beforehand, you'll be more...
Video: Sound Waves that Can Extinguish Fire
Engineering seniors Viet Tran and Seth Robertson at George Mason University are developing a new approach to putting out flames – sound waves that can extinguish fire. While the Discovery Channel's Mythbusters have investigated using sound to extinguish flames before,...
Quiz: Were These Coverage Requests For Real?
Get Started! Your Score: Your Ranking: Read the full story from Erie Insurance: "Quiz: Were These Coverage Requests For...
How to Protect Lawn Equipment from Theft
Now that spring is here, it's probably time to help your home recover from winter and get your home spruced up for the warm months ahead. As you primp and prune, you'll also want to consider how to protect lawn equipment from theft. That's because equipment like lawn...
Cities Experiment with a New Way to Report Potholes
Bump, bump… swerve! After a long, harsh winter, potholes are back. Potholes aren't just a nuisance on your daily commute. They can be a real drain on your wallet if your vehicle is damaged by one. They are also a leading cause of car accidents since drivers often...
You Did WHAT Behind the Wheel? People Admit to Odd Behavior in New Distracted Driving Survey
Pop quiz: What percentage of drivers have brushed or flossed their teeth behind the wheel? While it's crazy to think that anyone would floss their teeth while cruising down the highway, it's just one distraction that people admitted to in a new distracted driving...