THE SOBERING TRUTH DUIs Risk More Than Your License What’s the Worst That Could Happen? Best-case scenario, you are charged with a DUI, hit with a hefty fine of around $1,000, and have your driver’s license suspended. And worst-case scenario, your negligence takes someone’s life. Every day, accidents caused by drunk drivers mean a mother will never see her son, a husband will never see his wife, or a daughter will never see her father again. Party Smart If you plan on getting a drink this St. Patrick’s Day — or any other night of the year — be responsible. Call a cab, get a ride-sharing app like Lyft or Uber, or check out other options on the National Directory of Designated Driver Services at www.drinkinganddriving.org/ designated-driver-services. There’s nothing wrong with responsible adults enjoying an alcoholic drink, but if you’re going to cut loose, do the right thing. You owe it to yourself and other drivers on the road to do what you can to make sure everyone gets home safely.
Acting as a designated driver is usually seen as the short end of the stick, but “taking one for the team” can help make sure the whole team gets home safe. This is what Daniel Dill, a U.S. Coast Guardsman, had in mind on his wife’s 27th birthday. Having volunteered to act as designated driver for his wife and her friends, Dill was on his way to pick them up when a drunk driver hit his car head-on. The other driver, Melissa Hancock, had been driving on the wrong side of the road before the fatal crash. When she was arrested, officers found she had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.112, well over the legal limit of 0.08. Dill was rushed to the hospital, suffering from a major spinal cord injury, brain swelling, and broken bones. He passed away before the sun rose the next morning. How Much Can I Drink Before I’m Drunk? There’s no “trick” for making sure your BAC doesn’t go over 0.08. Factors like age, body type, metabolism, hydration, and even what bar a drink was served at can influence how impaired a person becomes. Here’s the one rule that applies to every situation: When you reach for a drink, put away your keys. BRAISED CHICKEN AND SPRING VEGETABLES
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This simple and delicious one-pot recipe is perfect for a weeknight. It only requires about 15 minutes of hands-on work, but will taste like you spent all day building flavors. It’s a hearty comfort food that’s sure to delight eaters of all ages.
Directions 1. Heat olive oil in a large Ingredients • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 8 small bone-in chicken thighs • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
and stir in radishes, carrots, and sugar. 4. Return chicken to pan, placing on top of vegetables. Gently simmer with lid on pan for 15 to 20 minutes. Finish with chives. • 12 radishes, halved • 4 large carrots, cut into sticks • 1 tablespoon sugar • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped • Salt and pepper
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saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. 2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brown in pan for 6 to 7 minutes per side. 3. Remove chicken from pan and scrape off excess fat. Add broth
[Recipe inspired by Real Simple]
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