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...Transport Commission white paper throws up some interesting ideas, the aim being to slash the road toll by 2010. Among 60 proposals are common road signs throughout the 15 E.U. countries, common fines for similar offenses, tougher laws to protect cyclists, signaling frequent crash sites, more research into airbags and tires, fitting all cars with black boxes like those in aircraft. Sounds good. But doesn't it nearly all come down to attitude? One bumper sticker I remember from my youth in Australia just said, "Courtesy is Catching." It is. Another read, "Better late than dead on time." There...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Roads to Ruin | 8/11/2002 | See Source »

SOIL INSULATION Soil is an excellent insulator that can protect tree roots from a fire's heat, permitting regrowth to begin quickly. But a charred landscape is also vulnerable to erosion...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Science of Wildfires | 8/5/2002 | See Source »

...when a person who ends up being a threat to others appears at first evaluation to have a treatable, nonthreatening condition. If you're wondering why there may be many patients locked up who shouldn't be, blame it on those of us who are trying our best to protect the public from that one patient who should be confined. MARC NESPOLI, M.D. Boston

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Aug. 5, 2002 | 8/5/2002 | See Source »

Curad Hydro Heal Bandages These self-stick, waterproof gel strips protect wounds from dirt and germs but retain moisture to promote healing. They sell for $3.60 per 10-pack and can be worn for several days...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Cut Above The Band-Aid | 8/5/2002 | See Source »

...Korea and has not heard about the trafficking, but says, "There's nothing I could do about it." At the pizza joint, the three sergeants don't have anything more to say, telling a reporter: "We shouldn't be talking to you." Why not? "We're here to protect democracy. We're not here to practice it." They finish their beers and head out onto the strip, the platinum blonde Russian...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Base Instincts | 8/5/2002 | See Source »

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