A California family has praised an unlikley rescuer for coming to their aid during frightening crash: their mailman. On Novomber 8, 2010, Janie Nelson was traveling along the University Park area of Orange County, with her two children in tow, when her vehicle struck a tree and overturned.
Tsunami waters fill city of Kesennuma, Japan
Some terrifying and remarkable footage has been captured in the days since the earthquake in Japan triggered devastating tsunamis. I discovered this piece through the Weather Wiz Kids site. Apparently, it was taken in Kesennuma, a city of 74,000 residents in the Miyagi Prefecture.
Purdue study shows record number of grain bin accidents in 2010
American farms saw more grain bin accidents in 2010 than any year in recorded history, according to a new Purdue …
Tsunami waves to hit West Coast after Japanese earthquake
Tsunami waves are expected to slam the West Coast today, including Alaska and Hawaii, after the largest earthquake in Japanese history.
Infant escapes with scratch on head after crib narrowly missed by SUV
Kentucky resident Kenneth Enright was relieved to find that his infant daughter only suffered a scratch on her head after an …
Is your commute this gorgeous?
Is your commute this gorgeous? A lush forest, towering skyscrapers, and precariously perched favelas over a majestic bay. If your commute is as gorgeous as this cable-car view of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, I envy you.
Oakley, California responds to public outcry for pedestrian safety
A call for more walkable streets has been answered in Oakley, California. City construction crews are ready to begin a $187,500-plus project that will add curbs, gutters and sidewalks along the southern side of Main Street, stretching from the Lucky Supermarket shopping area to Teakwood Drive.
Rio Rancho, New Mexico officials target safety, revenue with red-light cameras
City leaders in Rio Rancho, New Mexico are taking an innovative approach to traffic control. On March 1, police activated red-light cameras to monitor speed along Unser Boulevard at the Northern Boulevard and Southern Boulevard intersections.
Pickup swept away by Salt Lick River in Anderson County, Kentucky
The Midwest is wet. Drastic temperature changes over the past few weeks have caused massive snowmelts and ushered in severe …
