ce Traffic Fatalities Additionally, the “safe passing distance” is now considered to be 4 feet in Massachusetts. We were one of the last states to identify a safe passing distance, so this is a necessary step in making the roads safer. Speed limits in highly populated areas have also been lowered from 30 mph to 25 mph, as slower speeds reduce the risk of fatal accidents. State-contracted trucks must now be equipped with safety side guards, mirrors, and backup cameras. One of the more interesting aspects of the bill relates to cyclists, especially those who ride at night. The legislation requires all cyclists to use rear red lights after sunset.
INGREDIENTS • 2/3 cup steel-cut oats • Salt • 1 3/4 cups water • 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk • 1 tsp matcha powder • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder • 2 tbsp shredded coconut • 1/2 tsp ground ginger • 1 cup chopped pineapple • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios DIRECTIONS 1. In a medium saucepan over 2. Bring the water to a simmer before removing from heat. Cover, refrigerate, and let the oats soak overnight. 3. In the morning, stir in milk, matcha powder, protein powder, coconut, and ginger. 4. Heat over medium-low for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 5. Top with pineapple and pistachios. medium heat, combine oats, pinch of salt, and water. Green Machine Oatmeal I’ve been on a healthy eating kick for over half a year, and I don’t plan to stop anytime soon! I feel great physically, and some of the dishes I’ve tried recently have been amazing. One of my favorite ways to start each day is with a bowl of amazing Green Machine Oatmeal.
This means you must have front and rear lights on your bike if you go out for a night ride. Motor vehicles will have an easier time spotting cyclists, reducing the risk of fatal accidents. An Act to Reduce Traffic Fatalities will go a long way toward making our streets safer for everyone, especially pedestrians and cyclists. Keep this new legislation in mind whenever you go out for a drive or ride on your bike.
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check your email and set aside an hour or less at night to look at social media. This will help break the harmful habit of constantly checking your phone. Additionally, you can utilize an accountability partner. Find someone, preferably who lives in your house, who can hold you accountable to your screen time goals. They’ll tell you when it’s time to put the phone down, and you can do the same for them. If you’re not sure if you’re using your cellphone too often, download an app that tells you how much you use it daily or weekly. Most Apple devices already have this feature pre-installed. Experts at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute state that our total screen time should be two hours or less per day. If you’re using your cellphone for three or four hours each day, it’s time to cut back. It’s not easy to do, but reducing screen time can bring many physical and mental benefits to our lives.
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