One of the lesser known danger of oil and gas production is hydrogen sulfide. This deadly gas is a common by-product of energy operations in West Texas. Exposure to the gas can stop a person’s breathing at levels of 500 parts per million. At 700 parts per million, it can make people unconscious. It is…
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Houston’s transportation options have shrunk. On November 20, Lyft, a car service competitor of Uber and taxicabs, ceased operations. The cessations comes after both Lyft and Uber worked for months to get Houston’s city council to legalize their ride sharing platforms in the face of stiff opposition from taxi companies and drivers. Now, however, Lyft…
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The Detroit News reported that National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just urged owners of nearly 1 million General Motors (GM) vehicles recalled for ignition switch problems to get them fixed immediately. The article noted there is a consumer advisory that GM says there are enough parts available to fix all the faulty ignition…
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Texas is known for its high rate of drunk driving arrests and accidents. While local authorities continue to do their part in pinpointing these drivers, it is impossible to keep all these people off the road. As a driver, it is your responsibility to make sure you are 100 percent sober every time you get…
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American chemical manufacturer, DuPont, has recently stated that 23,000 pounds of toxic gas have leaked from the company’s La Porte chemical plant, resulting in at least four deaths. This is a substantial increase over the initial estimate of 100 pounds reported earlier last month to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The substance leaked at…
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An estimated 10 million people a year suffer from a traumatic brain injury. One of the leading causes of brain injuries is sport-induced concussion. Many times the athlete does not realize he or she has had a concussion, is not diagnosed properly, and continues playing in the game. There is a new test named ImPACT…
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