The AJJ reported today that Los Angeles Times (10/2, Geiger) reported that ” ‘In an effort to curb accidents caused by distracted driving, the Obama administration has banned federal employees from text messaging while driving and said it would consider new restrictions on cellphone use by rail, truck and bus drivers.’ President Obama ‘signed an executive order Wednesday night telling federal employees not to send text messages while driving on the job or in a government-owned vehicle.’ And ‘also Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called on state and local governments to pass laws to discourage distracted driving.’ “
Race your sailboat! But first, make sure your insurance covers racing.
June 5, 2013
Here in Buffalo, NY on Lake Erie, sailboat racing is well underway on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Racing generally means there are more crew members on your boat and working in more dangerous conditions than cruising. Many insurance policies do not cover racing. Please be familiar with your