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As I hinted at recently, I have been unlucky enough to be involved in a motoring collision. Given that we’re now well into winter (and not very far off December in actual fact) I thought it important to share with you all the fact that as many as 40% of drivers involved in accidents simply fail to provide the correct information.

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Consumer Reports released a new application for iPhone and iPod Touch users today. Available for free at iTunes, the ConsumerReports.org application features expert tips and buying advice aimed at helping shoppers make better purchasing decisions.

The Arrive Alive website received an interesting enquiry on this topic: “To whom it may concern, I am about 5 months pregnant, when I drive I really feel uncomfortable wearing my seatbelt, I am a responsible driver and always use my seatbelt, I do not want to get pulled over for not wearing it could

RSS icon girl by Geek Mom Heather from Flickr Do you understand how to use RSS (Real Simple Syndication)? We bloggers often assume that you do, but not everyone does. Don’t be ashamed, we all have to learn some time. Darren Rowse explains RSS well on his Problogger blog, as does Common Craft in their video: RSS In Plain English.

BRYANSTON – 69% of South Africans are positive that our country will be ready to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, according to market research company, African Response. Since March 2006, African Response’s 2010 Barometer has kept a close eye on the awareness and opinions of South Africans regarding the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

A very positive story on the website of the SABC caught my eye. The good news is that although global tourism may have been hit hard following the financial meltdown, tourism in South Africa is still growing at a 6% rate. With a looming global recession, there is no doubt that times ahead will be even harder and its time to think of other ways to keep it afloat.

Do we know enough about this medical condition to include this in our road safety materials? I watched with great interest a documentary on this topic on Carte Blanche last evening. There was one specific section that caught my eye, and I would like to quote from the interview both with the psychiatrist and the “patient”[if I may say so].

Useful Advice for Driving a Minibus Driving a minibus is very different to driving a car. There may be up to 16 other people in the vehicle that you are responsible for. And you don’t want to be making any avoidable claims on your minibus insurance.

16 November 2008 Fifty-five motorists were arrested in Mthatha on Sunday in a crackdown on drunken drivers, Eastern Cape police said. The operation began around midnight and ended at 07:00. During the operation 55 drivers were arrested for drunken driving and a shebeen owner was arrested for selling liquor without a licence, said spokesperson Muzikisi Fatyela.

The Daily Duties & Responsibilities of a Rep by Tobay Dytham Swifft There are daily duties that a holiday rep will be responsible for. Obviously, the holiday representative will have to complete the necessary paperwork at the end of the day and assist guests with any required needs or desires.