Addressing the deadly Washington D.C. train crash Debbie Hersman of the National Transportation Safety Board said the operator of the train that “slammed into a stationary train in front of it apparently had activated the emergency brakes in a failed effort to stop before the accident.” as reported in the Washington Post. Hersman said the “emergency brake button, known as the ‘mushroom,’ was depressed, and the steel rails showed evidence that the brakes were engaged.”
New Addiction Promoted
April 27, 2011
Expect to see more news about e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes are nicotine delivery devices. Manufacturers bill them as an alternative to cigarettes where cigarette smoking is prohibited. They are also advertised as devices for those trying to quit smoking.