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samuel kokjohn

SIRS: Time to Put the Brakes on Texting and Driving - 0 views

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reading texting

shared by samuel kokjohn on 14 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • one in three Americans admit to doing something as dangerous: texting and driving.
  • People who drive while texting are 23 times more likely to have an accident than a non-distracted driver
  • 3,900 people lost their lives in 2010
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  • 400 lives were lost as a result of crashes involving teen drivers
  • More than half (55%) of those killed were teens themselves
  • Gannett News Service
  • 11% of all drivers under the age of 20 involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted
  • could be more dangerous than driving drunk.
samuel kokjohn

SIRS: Yes, Cellphones Can Be Dangerous. No, a Nationwide Ban Won't Work. - 0 views

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cellphones

shared by samuel kokjohn on 18 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • National Transportation Safety Board recommendation that every state ban all cellphone use while driving
  • Texting truck drivers are 23 times more likely to crash, according to a Virginia Tech Transportation Institute study.
  • nearly two-thirds of those surveyed said talking on a handheld phone was "very or somewhat unsafe." Yet 77% reported answering calls while driving, and 41% said they made calls.
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  • Prohibiting cellphone use for new drivers and bus drivers
  • Creating campaigns
  • Vigorously enforcing laws already on the books a
samuel kokjohn

SIRS: At Issue: Distracted Driving - 0 views

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reading driving

shared by samuel kokjohn on 12 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • The most dangerous of these activities is texting
  • which involves all three types of distraction
  • three
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  • Distracted driving means engaging in non-driving activities that distract the driver from the primary task of driving
  • Many states have enacted laws banning certain types of driving
  • distractions and there are many restrictions on cell phone use while driving
  • taking your eyes off the road
  • (taking your
  • cognitive
  • (taking your
  • hands off the wheel
  • taking your mind off the main task
  • cognitive
  • of driving).
Harley Gibler

Offshore Oil Rig Jobs Can be Tough, But Very Rewarding - Experience.com - 0 views

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shared by Harley Gibler on 08 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • offshore oil rig jobs call for a 14/21 day rotation that means you work for 14 days and have 21 off
  • $300 per day. Annual salaries work out to be approximately US $47,000
  • Keep a good attitude and be focused on why you wanted to work offshore
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  • night shift or two as an oil rig is a 24 hour operation.
  • Don't upset the radio operator, medic or chef. Helicopters, medical attention and food are most important.
  • Working on an offshore oil rig is a tough job, but employees
  • may find themselves living in accommodation wings that meet 4 or 5 star hotel standards - despite the fact that you a living in the middle of the ocean.
  • A number of people working aboard oil rigs work are in support roles such as catering crew and doctors, etc.
  • , many of the rig companies go out of their way to make sure your time spent onboard is an enjoyable one. For instance employees may find themselves living in accommodation wings that meet 4 or 5 star hotel standards - despite the fact that you a living in the middle of the ocean. While you are on board the company will usually meet all food, board and laundry expenses, along with travel and transfer costs.
  • There are a large number of offshore oil rig jobs that are available. The range of employment opportunities include:
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  • Driller, Derrickman, Shakerhand or Mudman, Toolpusher, Floormen or Roughnecks, Motorman, Assistant Driller, Crane Operator, Roustabouts, Cleaner/Painter, Storekeeper, Mechanic/Electrician, Sub Sea Engineer, Rig Mechanic, Rig Electrician, Rig Welder, Barge Engineer, Ballast Controlman or Watchstander, Captain and Chief Engineer, Rig Medic and Safety Man.
  • In the offshore oil rig industry, there are opportunities for drilling employment and travel to countries such as: Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, the United States, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Mexico, Russia, Norway, China, Canada and the United Kingdom.
  • More specialized jobs such as that of Driller is likely to make around $56,000 per annum
  • When working in the petroleum industry, don't bring alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons (of any description) including knives, flammable items, lighters and matches (safety matches will be provided in the smokers room) when working on energy jobs
Tristan Edberg-Sutton

Student Edition - Document - 0 views

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police

shared by Tristan Edberg-Sutton on 08 Nov 13 - No Cached
  • most cell-phone companies store records of your messages for a few days
  • police want Congress to require providers to hold on to texts for at least two years.
  • aid investigations of crimes like cyberstalking
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  • personal info
  • Even messages you delete will be out there for a long time.
  • SMSs on the QT,
  • DotRights.org.
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