New York legislature passed a watered down bill on texting. Basically one can’t be stopped and ticketed for it unless there is another reason for a stop, such as speeding, reckless lane change, etc. Look at the story/video in the New York Times which discusses the law in England, where texting drivers can be jailed in extreme circumstances, such as causing death of others on the road. Texting by car and truck drivers causes thousands of wrecks and needless deaths annually.

CPSC sues “Zen Marnets.” – Must read for parents
As all parents can attest to, kids will swallow weird, non edible things through out their childhoods. When it comes to magnet sets being sold, such childhood events are turning deadly.