Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.
Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.
Buh-bye bad combover! Hello, bald head! Christian Bale was nearly unrecognizable when he landed at Los Angeles Intl. Airport on Sunday sporting a beard and a bald head.
Buh-bye bad combover! Hello, bald head! Christian Bale was nearly unrecognizable when he landed at Los Angeles Intl. Airport on Sunday sporting a beard and a bald head.
Miley Cyrus has the dubious distinction of being the only two-time celebrity victim of a "swatting" prank, according to TMZ.
Miley Cyrus has the dubious distinction of being the only two-time celebrity victim of a "swatting" prank, according to TMZ.
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As families get ready to watch the Super Bowl this weekend, what else will they see besides touchdowns and field goals?
Ads promoting alcohol and other products geared toward an older audience.
Christy Buchanan, professor of psychology at Wake Forest University and an expert on parent-child relationships, says parents shouldn't squirm on the couch until each round of beer ads is over, but should take action. They can turn uncomfortable moments in front of the TV into "values moments" with their children.
"It is important for parents to address issues and share their values," says Buchanan, "So, when beer commercials come on, talk about your views on drinking. There are so many societal messages that say 'drinking makes life fun.' This is a parent's opportunity to say what they think and start a discussion."
Pro football is by far the most popular sport to watch among kids; 66% of kids ages 7-11 say they watch pro football on television. A study by the non-profit group Common Sense Media reviewed nearly 6,000 commercials in 60 NFL games in a recent NFL season and found the following:
300 of the ads were for alcohol
40% of the games included advertisements for erectile-dysfunction drugs
500 of the advertisements involved significant levels of violence, including gun fights, explosions, and murders
80 of the advertisements involved significant levels of sexuality, including scenes about prostitution and strippers
Buchanan offers the following tips to parents trying to figure out what to do when a kindergartner asks, "What is Viagra?" or a teenager comments on how much fun people are having in a beer commercial:
Take a "values moment" -- Leave the TV on, but talk about family values. For older children (middle school age and up), use the opportunity to engage children in conversation, particularly about issues such as drinking.
Ask children what they think about what they are seeing or hearing, then respond to their perceptions and reactions.
Switch channels and find another show -- For younger children, hit the previous channel button to Animal Planet or "Sponge Bob" on the remote control. Go back to the game in two minutes.
Mute the TV -- Without the sound, commercials lose a lot of their impact. Use this time to talk about what's happening in the game.
"I do think that doing things like the Super Bowl can be 'family bonding' events despite the commercials," Buchanan says.
Hey, sports fans: It doesn't matter if your team wins or loses, just as long as the game is a down-to-the-wire nail-biter, with heroes to laud and villains to loathe.
Hey, sports fans: It doesn't matter if your team wins or loses, just as long as the game is a down-to-the-wire nail-biter, with heroes to laud and villains to loathe.
Super Bowl party hosts and guests are ready for some football. But they also need to get ready to fight the temptation to eat and drink too much while watching the game, an expert warns.
Super Bowl party hosts and guests are ready for some football. But they also need to get ready to fight the temptation to eat and drink too much while watching the game, an expert warns.
Double down on your football diet with these second-screen apps for turning your phone or tablet into a command center for stats, virtual gambling and even trash talk.
Double down on your football diet with these second-screen apps for turning your phone or tablet into a command center for stats, virtual gambling and even trash talk.
Super Bowl Sunday is a day of fun, football and of course, snacking. But why not splurge with alternatives that taste just as good, with less fat and calories?
If you're sick of serving chili, chips and brownies, check out these winning new menu ideas.
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With memories of the derecho in June 2012 still fresh, Lancaster resident and business owner Jamie Mast isn't wasting any time reaching out to the victims in Oklahoma.
With memories of the derecho in June 2012 still fresh, Lancaster resident and business owner Jamie Mast isn't wasting any time reaching out to the victims in Oklahoma.
A woman who was drunk when she hit and killed a 15-year-old boy walking along a rural Ohio road last fall has been sentenced to prison for eight years.
A woman who was drunk when she hit and killed a 15-year-old boy walking along a rural Ohio road last fall has been sentenced to prison for eight years.
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Franklin County Sheriff's investigators confiscated a clue that, a search warrant shows, could lead to multiple homicide charges against a truck driver.
Franklin County Sheriff's investigators confiscated a clue that, a search warrant shows, could lead to multiple homicide charges against a truck driver.
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