Driving Apps Aim to Reduce Phone Use Behind the Wheel
Dozens of start ups offer GPS based phones to detect driving over 15 mph and require a numeric sequence to unlock. Experts warn teens may still game the task or use passengers, while DOT questions if tech creates new distractions and emphasizes behavior changes over devices.
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University of Wisconsin
Madison
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Blind students to fence for first time against rival school
Cory Kadlik and about a half dozen peers from Perkins School for the Blind face The Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton in a first-of-its-kind fencing match. Perkins instructor Cesar Morales organized the event to provide outside challenge and build skills.
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Carroll Center For the
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Cesar Morales
International Fencing Club
Boston
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Carroll Center
Arthur O’neill
California Supreme Court ruling empties many medical marijuana cases
Police in California tossed out multiple marijuana possession cases after the state Supreme Court struck down an 8 ounce possession limit for medical users. The ruling allows a "reasonable" amount for treatment, complicating prosecution and police enforcement.
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San Francisco
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California Supreme Court
Health care reform trial shifts to medical home model in Virginia
Dr. Sam Jones of Fairfax Family Practice Centers describes a pilot program morphing into a medical home model with an electronic medical record system and a patient registry to coordinate care. A forthcoming Web based service will link patients to records and tailor wellness steps.
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Fairfax Family Practice Centers
Virginia
George
Jones
Alex Krist
Fairfax Family
Thai prime minister meets anti-government protesters on TV
In Bangkok Abhisit Vejjajya and protest leaders faced off on live TV as Red Shirt organizers demand Parliament dissolution. The three hour session aimed to defuse a crisis that has drawn 100000 marchers and prompted travel warnings.
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Thailand
Abhisit Vejjajya
Veera Muksikapong
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