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LeasePlan USAs Dan Shive: Confronting a National Driving Safety Epidemic
2014-09-06 23:51:13| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
When we asked Dan Shive, Vice President of Risk Management Services at LeasePlan USA, what the major fleet concerns are today, he responded that using cell phones while driving has become a national epidemic. We all know that there are a patchwork of different state laws out there -- addressing hand-held and hands-free devices, and complete bans -- but Dan believes we are seeing these laws change and evolve. "I think if you look at most of the information and studies out there, they indicate that the device is not the issue. It is the fact that you are on a phone call and that your cognitive distraction is taking over, versus paying attention to driving. That is really the problem; it is not necessarily the device. My gut feeling tells me that we are seeing the progression of laws that first allowed hand-held, then hands-free, and eventually they will move to full cell phone bans." READ MORE The Article LeasePlan USAs Dan Shive: Confronting a National Driving Safety Epidemic appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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St. Louis Law Enforcement Fleet Professionals Manage Crisis for The Safety Of All
2014-09-06 23:15:57| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
In times of great tragedy, law enforcement agencies are called upon to have emergency services available to all, and that can be a challenge when need is at its peak. Such was the situation in Ferguson, MO where civil unrest brought a heightened need for law enforcement, and additional police vehicles were assigned to provide support for the safety and well-being of every citizen. Yet there are still the needs and responsibilities of the daily beat, the emergencies that are no less tragic but are part of the regular commission of the job. For these times when a greater presence is required, the fleet managers of St. Louis law enforcement, and all across North America, are prepared to provide more. For them, no is not an option. READ MORE The Article St. Louis Law Enforcement Fleet Professionals Manage Crisis for The Safety Of All appeared first on Automotive Digest.
Keryx pill for kidney disease patients cleared, but with safety warnings attached, shares fall
2014-09-05 22:05:57| Biotech - Topix.net
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals shares fell Friday as the company received U.S. approval for its pill to treat kidney disease complications but the clearance required unexpected safety warnings. The Food and Drug Administration approved the company's ferric citrate drug to treat patients on dialysis with hyperphosphatemia, or elevated levels of phosphates, which can increase the risk of heart disease, bone density problems and death.
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Mercedes to build new SUV at Alabama plant in 2015; CEO calls for harmonizing safety standards
2014-09-05 20:45:34| Automakers - Topix.net
Dieter Zetsche, the chairman of Mercedes parent Daimler AG, said in a visit to the Tuscaloosa plant on Friday that the company's five-year expansion plan for the facility will total $2.4 billion by 2015. The plant produced its first of Mercedes' bestselling C-Class sedans in July and plans updates to ML and GL SUVs next year alongside the new model, which was introduced at auto shows earlier this year as the Concept Coupe SUV.
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Downtown Public Safety Action Committee September 9th meeting agenda
2014-09-05 18:36:14| PortlandOnline
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