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Get off your phone while driving : “Studies say that drivers using phones are four times as likely to cause a crash as other drivers, and the likelihood that they will crash is equal to that of someone with a .08 percent blood alcohol level, the point at which drivers are generally considered intoxicated.” I feel like I’ve heard this same finding repeatedly, along with the evidence that hands-free is not a solution because it’s the distraction that’s the problem, and yet… the Times piece talks a

Fisher Price Private Connection Monitor with Dual Receivers White and Grey

Fisher Price Private Connection Monitor with Dual Receivers White and Grey

Keep a close “ear” on your baby with this reliable monitor from Fisher-Price. With dual receivers, the Private Monitor is 900 mhz with a new flat design and an upgraded feature set. It allows parents to hear a baby’s call — and see it — with the 5-LED variable light display. And with a whopping ten channels, this monitor increases the privacy of the connection by reducing the likelihood of someone else picking up the transmission.

Other features include a unique LCD screen that graphically displays volume, channels, range and battery life; plus rechargeable batteries for added convenience and value.

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