New Jersey Cancer Research Threatened by State Budget Cuts

According to a report on NJ.com, advancements in cancer research have dramatically increased survival rates; in fact, there are currently over 12 million cancer survivors in the United States thanks to the development of early detection screening and effective treatments. Since 1983, the state of New Jersey has provided funding for the New Jersey Commission on
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NHTSA Announces Recall of Defective Michelin Tires

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced another defective tire recall for the month of April 2012. This latest recall involves 77,775 Michelin tires, which have a casing that my lose integrity and/or have rapid air loss. If this occurs while the vehicle is in use, it may result in a serious injury car accident.
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NHTSA Denies Yokohama Petition, Announces Tire Recall

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced the recall of 6,254 Yokohama Tire Corporation tires as the result of a design defect. These size P215/60R15 AVID H4S 93H tires, which were manufactured between December 2, 2007 and September 19, 2009, fail to adhere to the tire identification requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
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Near Amputations Prompt CPSC Recall of Child Carrier Bicycle Seats

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Todson Inc. of North Attleboro, Massachusetts is recalling approximately 40,000 Topeak Babyseat™ II bicycle carrier seats. The hazards include potential fingertip laceration and amputation. Todson Inc., has received reports of two near-amputation incidents which resulted in a crushed finger and stitches due to the defective bicycle
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