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Peloton Bike Pedal Recall

PR7OP clip-in pedals can suddenly break while riding and cause injuries. It has been reported that certain pedals used on Peloton bikes made between July 2013 and May 2016 are a “laceration hazard,” prompting Peloton to issue a voluntary recall of the pedals. These clip…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 27 Oct 2020

It is Now a Crime to Violate the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’s Order

On Sunday, October 4, 2020 I wrote an article explaining that despite the fact that the Michigan Supreme Court issued an opinion invalidating the majority of the Governor’s Executive Orders, not a lot was likely to change as to the regulations for Michigan businesses, public gatherings, and…

By Daniel Barnett

/ 6 Oct 2020

It is Now a Crime to Violate the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’s Order

Is it STILL a Crime to Violate the Governor’s Executive Orders?

On March 23, 2020 Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into effect Executive Order No. 2020-21 – Michigan’s first stay-at-home order. The same day, I wrote an article explaining that it was a crime to violate that order. Since that time, Governor Whitmer has issued 171 additional Executive Orders.…

By Daniel Barnett

/ 4 Oct 2020

Is it STILL a Crime to Violate the Governor’s Executive Orders?

Intermittent Fasting Faces Criticism from Recent Study

Late last year, I wrote a brief article about the practice of intermittent fasting and the attendant pros and cons. That was before there were concerns about the “quarantine 15,” the funny-not-funny name given to weight gain from stress eating and less-active lifestyles during the…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 2 Oct 2020

Intermittent Fasting Faces Criticism from Recent Study

Halloween Safety Tips

This year, Halloween is going to look a little different. Normally a holiday that sees parades of children roaming neighborhoods and knocking on doors, not to mention large house parties, October 31,2020, will be much lower key. In fact, many activities and gatherings are likely…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 1 Oct 2020

Michigan Bicycle Safety Week

Earlier this year, I blogged about bicycle safety in Michigan. The State of Michigan takes this topic seriously and earlier this month ran a bicycle safety enforcement campaign. The campaign involved 5 cities, selected because of their incidence of bike-related traffic collisions. Between Septembe

By Nolan Erickson

/ 30 Sep 2020

It Only Takes a Second: Anchor Furniture and Televisions to Avoid Tragedy

Every parent, guardian, or caregiver of small children knows that it is impossible to follow around a busy toddler every moment of the day. A moment’s distraction, even for something benign like preparing a snack, is enough time for a young person to get into…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 24 Sep 2020

It Only Takes a Second: Anchor Furniture and Televisions to Avoid Tragedy

Arrest of Cheer Star Jerry Harris Brings Spotlight to Cheerleading and Other Youth Sports…Again

Earlier this week, popular and charismatic “Cheer” star Jerry Harris was arrested on charges of producing child pornography. According to prosecutors, Harris solicited sexually graphic photos and videos from a 13-year-old boy, among other allegations of having sex with people he knew to be minors.

By Nolan Erickson

/ 19 Sep 2020

Arrest of Cheer Star Jerry Harris Brings Spotlight to Cheerleading and Other Youth Sports…Again

Former Clarenceville High School Teacher Jason Debant Accused of Sexual Abuse

Sexual assault attorney Mick Grewal discusses sexual abuse allegations against former Clarenceville High School teacher Jason Debant, who is currently employed by North Farmington High School. Recently, social media has been filled with stories of middle and high school teachers and coaches sexually

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 9 Sep 2020

Former Clarenceville High School Teacher Jason Debant Accused of Sexual Abuse

Answers Sought for Teen’s Suicide Just Hours After Psychiatric Hospital Discharge

Suicide is a significant public health problem in the United States, with over 47,000 people dying from suicide in 2017 alone. Since 2007, youth and young adult suicide rates have been steadily increasing in both Michigan and the United States. On March 19, 2020, the…

By Leon M. Walsh, Jr.

/ 26 Aug 2020

Answers Sought for Teen’s Suicide Just Hours After Psychiatric Hospital Discharge

State of Michigan Settles Flint Water Crisis Lawsuits for $600 Million

A years-long legal battle has finally come to a resolution as sources report the Flint Water Crisis class-action lawsuits have been settled with the State of Michigan, with the price tag of $600 million, one of the largest in the state’s history. The settlement comes…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 20 Aug 2020

State of Michigan Settles Flint Water Crisis Lawsuits for $600 Million

Michigan Set to Equip Two Roads for Self-Driving Vehicles

Earlier this month, the State of Michigan announced that approximately 40 miles of two roadways would be modified to include a lane dedicated to self-driving vehicles. The “autonomous corridor” would extend from Ann Arbor to Detroit. According to reports, the project will begin with a…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 20 Aug 2020

Michigan Set to Equip Two Roads for Self-Driving Vehicles