Complicated Crashes WHY TRUCK ACCIDENTS AREN’T CLEAR-CUT It goes without saying; semitruck accidents are devastating. Towering over other vehicles, pulling tens of thousands of pounds at freeway speeds, one of these behemoths can maim or kill other drivers with even just one small mistake behind the wheel. And yet, despite the catastrophic consequences of these accidents, personal injury cases involving trucks can be an uphill battle. There are a few reasons for this. There’s a chance the party responsible for the accident wasn’t even on the road with you. Depending on the situation, the truck driver’s employer, the vehicle’s manufacturer, or even the shipper or loader of the truck’s cargo may be to blame for what went wrong. With all these potential options, it’s important you understand who to file a claim against for your specific case — many people simply go after the trucking Safe Waters WHAT POOL OWNERS NEED TO KNOW DETERMINING LIABILITY
The Art of Stargazing HELPING HUMANS SLOW DOWN AND LOOK UP Modern humans are stuck in a routine of expected and constant industriousness. But with all this rushing, people often drag themselves home at night with no energy left to enjoy the most splendid show nature has to offer: the wondrous night sky. Most people go through life looking straight ahead, but if they would stop and peer skyward, they’d bear witness to a massive, unexplored frontier made up of the moon in all its phases, burning stars sailing through the sky, constellations with epic origin stories, and meteor showers bright enough to warrant sunglasses. If you’re looking for a hobby to help you slow down and appreciate the world around you, stargazing is a great option. Here are some tips to get you started. 1. THE HIGHER, THE BETTER If you’re a city dweller, meander a little way out of town or try to find a tall building to keep the light pollution to a minimum. 2. EXTRA SET OF EYES While novice stargazers often want to immediately throw their money at a new telescope, astronomy experts recommend starting with binoculars instead. You’ll need to identify several anchor planets or constellations to help you navigate the sky before using a telescope. 3. UTILIZE ASSETS Put your phone to good use by downloading apps like Stellarium, Starwalk, and Google Sky Map. Each of these apps offers a unique benefit for aspiring stargazers. For example, Starwalk lets you point your phone at the sky to see stars, constellations, and planets in real time based on your location. 4. MARK YOUR CALENDAR In 1972, beloved singer-songwriter John Denver wrote about a meteor shower he witnessed during a camping trip in Colorado. He describes the scene by singing, “I’ve seen it raining fire in the sky.” The “fire” he recounted was actually the Perseids meteor shower, the most recognized shower on Earth. This astrological wonder takes place every year from July 17 to Aug. 24. During this time, viewers should be able to see shooting stars associated with the Perseids, but the shower reaches its maximum rate of activity on Aug.12–13 this year. Grab some friends and family, and head outdoors to put your newfound stargazing knowledge to work.
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