These days, parents who don't strap their children into safety car seats can be fined or even jailed. However, that wasn't always the case — especially in the 1930's when child safety seats were first being developed and quite dangerous. … [Read more...] about Flashback: When Child Seats Weren’t Safe
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The Darker Side of Leather Tanneries
Quality leather is soft to the touch, rich in color and an all-around joy to work with. But how much do you really know about the industry that produces it? Tech blog Gizmodo recently published an exposé titled "How Leather is Slowly Killing the People and Places that Make It." The article sheds light on the darker side of tanneries, especially those in developing countries … [Read more...] about The Darker Side of Leather Tanneries
Three Rivers Supply ‘Back Up and Running’
In regards to Sunday's fire at Three Rivers Supply, we have some good news to report. The company is back up and running. In fact, it doesn't appear they skipped a beat. … [Read more...] about Three Rivers Supply ‘Back Up and Running’
Three Rivers Supply Damaged in Fire
Sad news to report this evening: Three Rivers Supply — a popular distributor of automotive and marine upholstery products — caught fire early Sunday morning, injuring one firefighter and causing extensive damage to the company's Pittsburgh headquarters. … [Read more...] about Three Rivers Supply Damaged in Fire
NJ Man Claims He’s Allergic to the Prius
The Toyota Prius’ interior is nothing to write home about – it’s simple, bland and lacks any semblance of luxury. What's more, it might even cause you to break out in hives. At least that's what one man in Vorhees, NJ, alleges happened to him. He's suing the automaker because, as he tells it, the hybrid's interior is toxic. … [Read more...] about NJ Man Claims He’s Allergic to the Prius
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