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THE DAILY DRIVER Attorneys Defending Your Right to the Road Backyard Blast-Off HOW SPACEX FLIGHTS INSPIRE KIDS’ CURIOSITY ABOUT SPACE
OCTOBER 2024
One of my favorite things to do with my family is to watch SpaceX rockets launching into space — across the night skies right from our own backyard. SpaceX launches rockets from Vandenberg Space Force Base about 150 miles southwest of our house, carrying reconnaissance and other satellites into orbit. I track the launch plans on a website, show my kids videos of the takeoff on my phone, then watch with them as the rocket reaches our field of vision and soars in a blazing arc across the night skies. After we can no longer see it in the sky, we turn to my phone again to watch video of the rocket landing on the deck of a ship in the Pacific Ocean. My two older kids, who are 4 and 3 years old, find it fascinating, and it’s a lot of fun to watch together. I have always been fascinated by the aerospace industry. Most of my family, including my dad, worked in the industry, which was a major presence in our area. My dad worked as an engineer for a company that manufactured space suits, so we have always been pretty big into space exploration. My parents took me to Kennedy Space Center when I was young, and I’ve always enjoyed learning about space flight. I might have become an engineer, too. I studied software engineering and computer programming for a bit. Eventually, my interest in the law took over, but space flight and the engineering that drives it are still fascinating to me. I see that same fascination in my son. Like a lot of boys, he likes everything flight-related. He just randomly starts talking about space sometimes, observing that rockets land on a boat. I also see it in the TV shows he watches, like “Little Einsteins,” where the animated characters blast off on missions to explore different places and planets. My 4-year-old daughter loves watching, too, but she is a little quieter about it.
I hope my kids will pick up the same fascination for space, technology, and human innovation — and for our ability to do crazy things through technology. It’s worth noting that the space flight pioneer Robert Goddard was born during this month in 1882. People made fun of Goddard for trying to launch a vehicle into space, but he earned recognition as the Father of the Space Age when his invention, the first liquid-fueled rocket, surpassed the speed of sound. People ridiculed Elon Musk’s early space travel endeavors before his later successes with SpaceX, but I am a big Elon Musk fan. He tries to do the impossible. He is a living example of how if you get the best minds in the room and work hard at difficult questions — and imagine big — you can accomplish a lot more than you think you can. He is a big proponent of human development and flourishing, and he has shown how technology can support that. I think he’s headed in the right direction. While there’s a lot of room to question Musk’s decisions sometimes, there is also a lot to admire there. I would be very happy if my son became an engineer like his grandpa. I want him to be just as fascinated by exploring space as his forebears have been. If you have a chance to check out the night skies near Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, Cape Canaveral or the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, or the South Texas Launch Site near Brownsville, I hope you’ll pause to appreciate the spectacle of a SpaceX launch. –Paul Harman
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A CAT’S NOSE KNOWS
FROM RESCUE TO RESCUER
PANCHO’S INSPIRING STORY
In a heartwarming story of canine courage, a rescue dog named Pancho has emerged as a hero after putting his life on the line to defend his family during a home invasion. The events unfolded on a fateful night in early June when an intruder broke into Pancho’s home in northern New Mexico. Pancho, an 8-year-old rescue pup, sprang into action the moment the intruder entered the home. Without hesitation, the brave dog leaped at the would-be criminal, determined to protect his family at all costs. In the ensuing struggle, Pancho suffered a deep neck wound that miraculously missed his vital organs. But the attack didn’t stop there — the intruder then proceeded to kick Pancho repeatedly. Undeterred by his injuries, Pancho managed to hold the intruder at bay until others could intervene and restrain the criminal. Pancho’s family then embarked on a desperate two-hour journey to Albuquerque, searching for emergency veterinary care.
Remarkably, the family ended up at the doorstep of Española Humane, the same rescue organization where they had adopted Pancho. The dedicated staff immediately sprang into action, performing extensive surgery to clean and repair Pancho’s traumatic neck wound. The brave pup stopped breathing at one point, but the veterinary team successfully revived him. Despite his severe injuries, Pancho has steadily regained his strength. His tail never stops wagging, and he responds enthusiastically whenever he hears the words “good boy.” Pancho’s dad promised him a lifetime of rib-eye steaks to reward his heroic actions. Pancho’s story is a powerful reminder of the unwavering loyalty and bravery rescue animals can possess. If you’re considering adding a furry friend to your family, consider visiting your local animal shelter or rescue organization. You never know — you might just find your very own guardian angel, just like Pancho’s family did.
THE WELL-EQUIPPED KITCHEN, TRUCK DRIVER STYLE CAB COOKERY
Three essentials for the well-equipped kitchen are becoming hot items for semi-truck cabs. Slow cookers, air fryers, and rice cookers are helping long-haul drivers avoid truckstop fast food and costly sit-down meals. Here are a four techniques professional drivers are using to elevate their diet. The Multitasker. “Throw a slow cooker and a rice cooker into your truck, cook some rice or pasta as you drive, and top it off with a half-can of veggies and a can of tuna or chicken meat,” says a member of a truckers’ subreddit, r/Truckers , on the social website Reddit. A can of beans with rice or pasta also makes a meal. “For breakfast, mix a cup of dry instant oatmeal, a dollop of peanut butter, a banana, and a couple of teaspoons of honey,” writes a driver, posting as NeoAcario. The Spice Maestro. “Use a variety of seasonings and sauces to turn the same food into different meals,” says a poster called Flame5135. “Garlic chicken and rice. Creole chicken and rice. Fiesta chicken and rice. Teriyaki chicken and rice. The options are unlimited,” they write. Or, cook a pork shoulder in your slow cooker, keep leftovers
in your fridge, and use them for a variety of recipes. “One night it can be pork tacos. One night it can be BBQ pork sandwiches. One night it can be loaded mashed potatoes.”
Speed Chef. Another trucker recommends using an air fryer to prepare boneless chicken thighs, which he adds to premade packaged salads. “Chicken in the air fryer for 20 minutes and some salad makes a tasty grill(ed) chicken salad,” writes Successful_Status_23. Smart Snacker. Some traditionalists avoid cooking by dining on yogurt with granola and, as cliche as it sounds, “An apple a day...” says DriverlessPlanet on Reddit. Others add apples, raisins, and pre-cut fruit to oatmeal. If you run out of other options, poster CjBizwy recommends filling the gaps with “plant-based protein powder with oat milk, instead of snacking on junky stuff.”
As cooler temperatures set in, these meal-prep techniques may be a helpful tool for replacing bad eating habits with good ones.
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Traffic tickets take a higher toll on commercial drivers than anyone else on the road. Drivers who fail to mount the strongest possible defense on their own behalf put themselves at risk of major financial setbacks and even the loss of their licenses and livelihood. Both the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the California Department of Motor Vehicles impose stiff penalties on truckers who violate their rules and guidelines. The standards are high because of the heavy responsibility and high risks associated with managing large, heavy vehicles, hauling hazardous materials, or managing the safety of passengers. The rules commercial drivers must follow are complicated and sometimes confusing, from limits on consecutive driving hours to mandatory vehicle inspections. Commercial drivers who don’t defend themselves as vigorously as possible against citations can be hit with points on their licenses, higher-than-necessary fines, an increase in insurance premiums, and reduced employment opportunities in the future. Those who take the path of least resistance and ignore citations are often hit by additional tickets and higher fines. And drivers who choose to represent themselves in court often neglect to gather important evidence that could lead to their cases being dismissed or charges reduced. Also, they may not know how to exercise their full legal rights, leading to harsher-than-necessary penalties. Another common mistake — simply pleading guilty and paying the fine — can lead to points on the driver’s record, jeopardizing their employability and their license. An experienced traffic ticket attorney can mount the most vigorous possible defense against any citation, from lane and weight violations to log book, speeding, and over-hours violations. They can leverage their experience and knowledge in communicating with arresting officers and judges to deliver the best possible outcome for their clients. Drivers who entrust their defense to an experienced attorney have a much better chance of emerging with as little damage as possible. We have been successfully representing professional truck drivers for more than a decade. Don’t hesitate to call us for a free initial consultation about your traffic ticket today! DEFEND YOUR LIVELIHOOD: ENLIST A SKILLED ATTORNEY
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Passing on a Love of Space Exploration to Your Kids........................................................... PAGE 1
Loyal Pup Risks Life to Protect Loved Ones..... PAGE 2
Tips From Truckers for Making Homestyle Meals on the Road............................................... PAGE 2
The Benefits of Hiring a Traffic Attorney........ PAGE 3
Essential Manners Kids Should Learn.............. PAGE 4
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3 BEHAVIORS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS Build Character With Manners
Kids these days! They don’t know how to curtsy
is important to reinforce in children. When your children ask for something, remind them to say, “Please.” When someone has done something for them, remind them to say, “Thank you.” You also need to model the practice and return the same courtesy! It shows how important it is for everyone to have good manners. MAKE AN INTRODUCTION. Greetings and introductions may seem trivial; however, they are anything but. Properly introducing yourself, especially on the phone, is pivotal to starting a relationship or phone call on the right foot. It also gives you more authority and respect for the remainder of the conversation and beyond. LEARN TO BE HELPFUL. No act is more endearing to others than offering a helping hand. Whether mowing your neighbor’s lawn, staying after class to help your teacher clean up, or lending a hand in dinner prep with a parent, acts of kindness can help build character. They are also a great way to forge new friendships and cement current relationships, as you never know what others are going through, and a bit of help may be just what they need.
before their lords, stay stoic and straight-faced when photographed, or duel to the death when someone besmirches their honor. In all seriousness, while some
courtesies have gone out of fashion, there are still manners your kids should know. Manners are essential for people of all ages and can significantly improve your kids’ social standing, success, and behavior in the years to come. Here are three need-to-know manners to teach your kids. WHAT’S THE MAGIC WORD? It may sound simple, but no common courtesy is more important than knowing when to say “Please” and “Thank you.” It also helps establish a model of good behavior and parental respect that
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