Some airlines are safer than others. Based on data gathered from the FAA, MTSM, and the Dept. of Transportation, the following list shows the five safest airlines based on number of accidents per 1 million takeoffs. These numbers are the yearly average from Jan. 1, 2002 to Jan. 1, 2007…

I’ve never liked restroom stalls. Everything about them is uncomfortable. They are claustrophobic. Well, add another unpleasant feature to the restroom stall. A man in St. Petersburg, Florida is suing Lowes Home Center for injuries sustained while using their toilet.

Stop the presses! Forget about the economic meltdown. Put aside the growing unemployment numbers. There are more important things to worry about. In yet another display of our media’s appetite for distraction, this piece of gripping news made the CNN homepage: RACCOONS INVADE WHITE HOUSE.

A 3.0 tremor in New Jersey. This is just the most recent in a string of oddly placed earthquakes. Midwest. Reno. Now New Jersey. It reminds us that earthquake preparedness is not just something for those crazy folks in California and Japan. Everyone should know what to do during a tremor.

With parts of the country reporting temperatures as low as 40 below, cold so bad it makes your “skin hurt,” there are sure to be dozens of ice- or snow-related accidents on the highways. This means it’s a good time to talk about the perils of winter driving.

Ice and snow removers like salt blends can cause substantial damage to your driveway or walkway. It can create cracks and slowly erode the cement, resulting in a hefty cost to your pocket book, but someone slipping and falling on your property can cause you much more than that.

The Acai Berry has been growing in popularity in North America ever since many celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, began endorsing it as the miracle weight loss supplement. The Acai Berry resembles a grape and grows primarily in the Amazon rainforests. It is used in everything from specialty health drinks to ice cream. The main reason it improves a variety of health issues is attributed primarily to the claim that it contains 10 times the antioxidants of grapes.

Japan has seen an enormous increase in the consumption of bananas lately, most likely due to the new banana craze diet. The diet, which originated from the book “Morning Banana Diet,” claims that the consumption of bananas and only room temperature water for breakfast will stimulate weight loss.

This is only a sample of what you can have in a First Aid kit. These items are recommended by the American Heart Association. If there are other items you feel are necessary to have in your kit, include them! You should have a kit in your car, home, and workplace.

It is sometimes difficult to figure out when to phone 911. Here are some examples of when to call 911. These are also good examples to share with your children.