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.”

Chocotate Recall – DOES contain nuts
Dove Chocolate has announced a recall. The company is recalling its Dark Chocolate Covered Fruit Box Collection. At issue is item #3265D, with lot code #317DAIDS01.
These chocolates are mislabeled and may contain nuts. For some this can cause a life threatening reaction.