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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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
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…
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.
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
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…
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…
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…
