AVOID GETTING BEHIND Valentine’s Day is a time for celebrating togetherness between you and the person you love with exciting dates, exquisite dinners, and a glass of Champagne or two. When you’re planning for a fun-filled evening, make sure to include a sober ride home for the two of you. REPERCUSSIONS OF DRUNK DRIVING Of the many holidays throughout the year, Valentine’s Day is among the most popular days to drink, either with a glass of wine or a fancy cocktail. However, while having a drink with your partner is perfectly fine, getting behind the wheel afterward is not. Drunk and buzzed driving has severe consequences. A person who decides to get behind the wheel while drunk risks a hefty fine. A DUI charge can cost around $10,000. But a fine is the least worrisome outcome. Drunk driving also increases the chance of death significantly. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, an average of 10,000 people lose their lives every year due to traffic accidents with drunk drivers. ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION To avoid drinking and driving altogether, come up with a fun evening that doesn’t involve any alcoholic beverages. However, if you’ve been looking forward to having a few drinks, then make Don’t Drink
MEET CONAN
The Dog Who Helped Take Down al-Baghdadi
On Oct. 28 last year, President Donald Trump tweeted a photo that quickly went viral. It showed an adorable snapshot of a bright-eyed Belgian Malinois, tongue lolling, still wearing its camo military vest. In the caption, President Trump explained that the pup, Conan, was a national hero who was instrumental in taking down ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. With four years in special operations forces and roughly 50 missions under his collar, Conan was selected to be part of the team that pursued al-Baghdadi through a network of underground tunnels in northwest Syria, where the terrorist ultimately died. It’s unclear whether Conan was there to track al-Baghdadi or to spot improvised explosive devices that may have been planted on the route, but either way, he performed well.
According to NBC News, Conan was injured by some live electrical cables during the mission, but he recovered quickly and was back on duty within the week. Meanwhile, President Trump invited the brave pup to the White House and tweeted out a doctored photo that showed him awarding Conan a Medal of Honor. President Trump captioned the photo “AMERICAN HERO!” and he’s not alone in his appreciation for the hardworking dogs that have been helping our military since World War II. “To me, they’re the first line of defense,” United States War Dogs Association President Ron Aiello told Vox after the news about Conan came out. “They’re such a great asset to our military today.” Military dogs are put up for adoption after 6–8 years in the service, which means a lucky civilian could take Conan in as early as 2022! Meanwhile, dozens of other smart canine heroes are looking for homes. To learn more about military and other working dog adoptions, visit MissionK9Rescue.org.
CASE STUDY: THE TRUCK DRIVER Giving Expert Care in a Time of Need
As a truck driver, our client loved driving across the nation to visit different places and see the wondrous sights America offers. However, this meant he spent far less time at home than he or his wife would like. Although he promised to retire and make up for lost time, this dream came to an abrupt end after his wife, son, and granddaughter were involved in a fatal accident.
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