ONE AGE GROUP I S R E S PONS I B L E FOR T HE MOS T ACC I DEN T S ON T HE ROAD America’s Worst Drivers
Which age group do you think ranks as having the worst drivers in America? According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the answer is millennials: motorists ages 19–39. The AAA Foundation’s recent report stated that, in reference to drivers ages 19–24, “88 percent of young millennials engaged in at least one risky behavior behind the wheel in the past 30 days.” Risky behaviors are defined as speeding, running red lights, and texting while driving. The report also noted that traffic-related deaths increased by 7 percent in 2015, which marks the largest increase in more than 50 years — a number that has been steadily increasing overall. The problem, it seems, is rooted in attitude. Dr. David Yang, executive director with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, says, “Some of the drivers ages 19–24 believe that their dangerous driving behavior is acceptable.” Christmas is fast approaching, and the holiday season is always busy for Mission Arlington. To get ready for Christmas, the Mission opens a Christmas store where parents can shop for free gifts for their kids. These are gifts that are donated to the community at large, and you can learn more about this store at missionarlington. org/christmas-2 . Alison and I were blessed to have wonderful Christmases when we were growing up — memories we cherish to this day. We believe every child should have great Christmas memories, and through their work, Mission Arlington helps thousands of families make those memories happen. As the year ends and I look back, I feel that so many great things have happened. Alison and I got married in April, and we opened the law firm in May. God has really blessed us and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2019! With that, from our family to yours, have a merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a wonderful new year. ... Continued from cover
Another troubling statistic that came out of the report revealed that “nearly 12 percent of drivers ages 19–24 reported feeling that it is acceptable to drive 10 mph over the speed limit in a school zone.” But before you think millennials take all the blame, drivers ages 40–59 are also guilty of
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speeding, running red lights, and texting while driving. In fact, over 75 percent of people in this age group have done so in the last month. This group comes in third behind older millennials (ages 25–39), who engage in dangerous driving behaviors at a rate of about 79 percent. Another AAA report, the 2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index, reported that just over half of all drivers routinely drive 15 mph over the posted speed limit on highways, and 10 over on residential streets. On top of this, about 25 percent of drivers believe it is okay to drive 15 mph over the limit. The takeaway from AAA’s report is that practically all drivers engage in poor driving habits. The best thing any of us can do is drive defensively and keep our eyes on the road and on other drivers. MONTSERRAT O S WA L D
HOLIDAY ROAST PRIME RIB
Looking for an easy holiday roast that still feels elegant enough for the occasion? Look no further than this delicious prime rib flavored with garlic, thyme, and red wine.
INGREDIENTS
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1 bone-in prime rib (6–7 pounds)
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4 cups beef stock
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 cups red wine
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1. 30 minutes before cooking, remove roast from fridge and let sit until it reaches room temperature. 2. Heat oven to 350 F. 3. Make small slits in prime rib and stuff with slices of garlic. Liberally season with salt and pepper. 4. Place a rack inside a roasting pan and roast prime rib for 2 hours, until medium-rare. 5. To make au jus, place roasting pan with drippings from roast over 2 burners on high. Add wine and scrape pan as liquid reduces. Add beef stock and cook until reduced by half. Finally, sprinkle in thyme. 6. Slice roast and serve topped with au jus. INSPIRED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES
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