We all hope it'll never happen to us but, at some
time, many of us will unfortunately experience a car accident of some
sort.
If you're involved in an accident then here are some important things that you should do at the accident scene.
A 350 MPH School Bus?

by Bryan Usrey
With school about to get under way, what better way to
show up on the first day than on a bus with fire coming out of the
back? This may not be the safest way to travel, but it does make the
school bus journey be fun again while eliminating the torturous normal
journey that it usually is.
Paul Stender and IndyBoys Inc created this fire-shooting school bus
and it packs a whopping 42,000 horsepower from its GE J-79 jet engine
that is used on F4 Phantoms. Sadly, the bus did lose some of its
hauling capacity, as only three people can sit inside. Not to mention
it shoots 75-foot flames out of the back.
According to the IndyBoys website, the bus was able to hit 350 miles
per hour, but we can't imagine anybody would be willing to actually hit
that sort of speed.
The Telegraph quoted Stender as he explained the reason for the bus.
"I built the bus for two reasons. The first is to entertain people
because, come on; it's a jet bus. The second is to keep kids off drugs.
Jets are hot, drugs are not."
Well done sir.
Driving Tips To Keep Your Family Safe

Buckle Up
The most important tip to keep your family safe while driving is to
always use safety belts and proper child restraints. Children are safer
when placed in the rear seat in the appropriate infant, child, booster
seat, or safety belt - appropriate for the size and age. Never place a
rear facing infant restraint in the front seat of a vehicle equipped
with an active air bag.
Both Hands on the Wheel!
The first car safety tip is to always drive with both hands on the
wheel. The best place for your hands are at the nine and three o'clock
positions, which help provide greater control when steering.
Lights On, Please
With your safety in mind, all new vehicles come equipped with daytime
running lamps. To help with safe driving, turn on your lights in rainy
or snowy weather to make sure that your headlamps, tail lamps and other
exterior lamps are on. Even if your visibility is good, other drivers
will have a better view of your vehicle.
Snow on the Roof
Don't let snow pile up on top of your car or truck. Peaks of snow
increase drag and decrease gas mileage. And snow piled in your pickup's
bed can obstruct both your view and the view of other drivers.
Quick Maneuvering
If you need to veer suddenly to avoid hitting an object in your
vehicle's path, before turning, make sure you look in the direction
you'd like to head towards to make sure the path is clear.
Alcohol is a factor in 39% of traffic fatalities in the U.S.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
these visual signs may help you spot an impaired driver:
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Stopping problems (too far, too short, or too jerky)
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Straddling a lane line
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Swerving or drifting
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Weaving across lane lines
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Accelerating or decelerating for no apparent reason
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Slow response to traffic signals
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Turning with a wide radius
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Driving without headlights at night
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Varying speed
Let An Expert Inspect
Making sure your vehicle is in peak condition is another excellent way
to help you drive safely. Stop by and let a
technician give your vehicle a inspection. Your technician checks many
areas (27 points in all) that can assist in safe driving - including
wiper blades, windshield cracks, tire wear, brakes, steering,
suspension and tail lamps - and will offer expert services if you need
them.
Make sure that your automobile is up to date on its service schedule.

Easton
Located in Easton, the Crayola company attracts visitors to the town.
Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith were the inventors of the Crayola
crayon, the first nontoxic child's crayon. The company specializes in
manufacturing art supplies that are nontoxic and appealing to children.
Interestingly, the company's original trade when it was first founded
was manufacturing industrial pigment supplies under the name Binney
& Smith. When the company produced the first non-toxic crayon in
1903, the innovation changed the company's business entirely. The name
"Crayola" was suggested by teacher Alice Binney, who was also Edwin's
wife. Mrs. Binney invented the name by combining the French words
"craie" ("chalk") and "ola" ("oily"). The result was a brand name that
is universally known for its art supplies aimed at children's
creativity. The company has done a huge part of its manufacturing in
Pennsylvania, having it's headquarter branch in Easton, and another
manufacturing center at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
