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And How You Can Avoid It The Devastation of Distracted Driving In 2014, as individuals in Hong Kong gathered at the MCL Cinema, they had no idea of the ad campaign they were about to face. With popcorn and drinks, they settled into their seats and the commercial began. From a first person’s perspective, they watched as a driver started their car and drove down the length of an empty road. Suddenly, buzzes and alerts rang through the room and each moviegoer reached for their phones to check the new message. In the seconds they took their eyes off the screen, a loud crash reverberated around the theater, making them jump and look back up to the screen. The car had suddenly swerved off the road and crashed into a tree, showing a broken windshield. Seconds later, words appeared: “Mobile use is now the leading cause of death behind the wheel. A reminder to keep your eyes on the road.” Through the use of this commercial, and a location-based broadcaster, it showed how devastating it is to look away from the road, even for a second. Campaigns such as these impress upon all drivers that they need to be aware of distracted driving and to take precautions to avoid it. April is dedicated to this cause as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. To take part in this event, and to spread that awareness, here are a few helpful reminders of how we can avoid distracted driving. Keep Your Phones Off While driving, keep your phones silenced or turned off. It might even help to keep your phone out of reach, such as in the back seat; this will remove any temptation. If you need to answer the phone, pull over in a safe area and park before picking it up. Situate Yourself Before you even pull out onto the road, minimize distractions by taking precautions. Make sure the radio is on the correct station, the GPS is set and running, your mirrors are in the right position, and that your children are comfortable. Talk to Your Kids Laying down a few car rules for your kids can help minimize distractions. Be sure to remind them about the importance of people staying focused while they are driving. So they don’t become a distraction as well, you can even work together to find a few activities to help keep them quietly entertained while in the car. Stay Focused Keep your eyes on the road at all times and stay alert to the drivers around you. Often, the best way to avoid an accident is by spotting trouble before it happens. If a driver were to slam on their brakes, you will be prepared to react.
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Spring Vegetable and Chicken Pasta Bake
Celebrate spring with this easy, tasty, herb-packed pasta bake.
Ingredients
• 1 cup cooked chicken, diced • 1 14-oz can artichokes, drained and quartered • 1 cup fresh asparagus pieces
• 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped and divided • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped and divided • 2 tsp minced garlic • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup carrots, grated • 1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. 2. In the prepared dish, stir together cooked chicken, artichokes, asparagus, carrots, uncooked pasta, chicken broth, half the chives, half the parsley, garlic, salt, and 2 tbsp Parmesan. 3. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes. 4. Uncover and stir. At this point, check the pasta to make sure it is al dente. If it’s undercooked, cover the dish and return to the oven until pasta is tender. 5. Remove from oven and garnish with remaining Parmesan, chives, and parsley.
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