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Jesse James in Amtrak Train Accident Near Soledad
By: Robert Reeves
The 11-year-old son of reality TV star Jesse James had a memorable first train ride on Tuesday. The Amtrak train that father and son were on crashed into a truck outside of Soledad.
Are There More Good Ideas In Bad Times?
By: Knight Pierce Hirst
To quote Thomas Alva Edison, "I readily absorb ideas from every source, frequently starting where the last person left off".
Mortgage Fraud at All-Time High
By: Ki Gray
Although mortgage fraud spiked from 2007 to 2008, other opportunities for mortgage fraud have appeared on the scene.
Mortgage Rates Start to Trend Upward Again
By: Ki Gray
This article looks at changes in the mortgage industry along with a few predictions of what is in store moving forward.
MUNI Streetcar-SUV Accident Leaves Six Injured in San Francisco
By: Robert Reeves
An accident involving a San Francisco MUNI streetcar with a SUV has left six people injured. The accident occurred on Monday during the evening commute. A streetcar rear-ended the sports utility vehicle, crushing it against the back of another streetcar that had stopped in traffic.
Metrolink Urged to Adopt New Safety Measures in Light of Train Accident
By: Robert Reeves
A panel of rail experts has made a series of recommendations for SoCal's troubled commuter rail system, Metrolink, that are aimed at a complete overhaul of the current safety systems in the wake of the deadly Chatsworth train crash.
Did We Really Need Studies For This?
By: Knight Pierce Hirst
Every day new studies are published, studies which have been funded; and sometimes it seems the money could have been better spent.
Why Didn't They Tell Us Sooner?
By: Knight Pierce Hirst
They say news travel fast, but health news does not travel fast enough if it pertains to your own body.
Most Common Lawsuits Filed Against U.S. Companies
By: Ki Gray
You might be surprised by the type of lawsuits that occur most often against companies in the local, state and federal courts. Many people are of the thought that class action and medical malpractice lawsuits would be at the top of the list. They would be wrong.
Are Heroes Born Or Made?
By: Knight Pierce Hirst
The dictionary defines hero as anyone admired for courage, nobility, etc. A 21st century definition could be anyone who makes the world a better place.