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Medical alert systems, which give people a line to paramedics when there is an emergency, are good for the elderly, disabled and people who are prone to falling. Shannon Gettier, manager of Griswold Home Care of Harford and Cecil counties, talks about the different types of medical alert systems.

In a Beltsville ATF lab, the nation's top fire science experts investigate fatal fires and fire-related crimes. Their work will soon include burning Christmas trees in an attempt to re-create details of a fatal fire near Annapolis.

Smart meters are a dangerous attempt to control lives and make money for the utility

BGE says its smart meters are safe and will help customers save money.

While my organization, Maryland Smart Meter Awareness (MSMA), is certainly grateful that the PSC decided to grant a permanent opt out from smart meter use, the fees greatly undermine public choice as only those who can afford to pay will be able to opt out. Nevertheless, many people who for reasons of health, privacy or safety, would strongly prefer to keep their analog meter, will be forced to accept a smart meter due to these fees.