KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — When the plane jolted violently, Mohammad Zubair thought it was turbulence. Then the pilot came on the intercom to warn that the landing could be “troublesome.” Moments lat…
Prepare For Impact started life as an unsettling Oculus Rift virtual reality demo that simulated what it was like to be inside a plane during an emergency landing in water. But its creators have since expanded the project into a free app that simulates countless ways your next flight could go wrong.
You may not assume it from the mental picture that comes to mind of a “plane crash,” but most real ones, like planes skidding off runways and such, are survivable. Over at Quora, Cheryl A Schwartz, a former flight attendant, offered some useful suggestions for making sure you survive, and get out of the plane safely.
This article is an excerpt from Parenting Teens Magazine — You don’t need a cape, or superhuman strength. You don’t have to fly, save the day, or take down a master villain. But in a world th…
Understand the warning signs -- and resources for help -- if you're in an abusive domestic relationship.
Out of fear or shame, many victims of domestic abuse will try to hide it or deny it, but there are some warning signs when someone is being abused.
Some airports have speed limits but more often airplanes will have a limitation in the flight manual for maximum taxi speeds.
Amelia recently sent me a link to a Tumblr that will absolutely gut you. It’s called When Women Refuse and it collects news article about women who became victims of violence after they tried to leave a male partner or rejected sexual advances. We know that violence is …
Are you concerned that your teen is the victim of teen dating violence? See our latest post on the 5 early warning signs of teenage dating violence.
Recognize the signs of domestic violence and don't hesitate reporting your abuse to an appropriate authority. A domestic violence attorney can help you with your case.
Experts are warning that bird flu strain H5N1 is spreading in wild birds
A new study shows that birds use two highly stereotyped postures to avoid obstacles in flight. The study could open the door to new ways to program drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles to avoid similar obstacles.
After 300 tests, only one pattern triggered the desired avoidance behavior: a pair of looming googly eyes
Family and friends mourn mother who was beaten to death with a tire iron.
Teaching young people how to identify the warnings signs of a dangerous relationship. That's what a local foundation, created in memory of Cockeysville native Yeardley Love, is doing through a film.