Don’t Get Swept Up by the Crowd!
How to Avoid the Most Common Holiday Shopping-Related Injuries
Our first piece of advice is to avoid wearing smooth soles — instead, wear sturdy shoes with tread, which makes it harder to trip or slip. Next, don’t rush into stores along with the masses. Stay alert, look for debris on the ground, and wait for the crowd to clear. Vehicle-Related Accidents The only place crazier than a store during the holiday season is its parking lot. As people rush to find the perfect parking spot, they often overlook other cars backing out or pedestrians walking by. To minimize your risk, take time to look both ways. People are probably driving more erratically and will unexpectedly pull out into the street, so don’t rush into crosswalks. If you must walk behind a parked vehicle, be extremely careful to avoid cars with their lights on. Even if you don’t think they’ll back up, it’s best to go around them so you won’t be surprised when they do. Trampling We’ve all seen the images of waves of shoppers running into a store at full speed, not once looking at what could be beneath their feet. Survive a crowd stampede and avoid being trampled by being aware of people around you and their movement. Take note of the nearest exit. If you feel like other shoppers are starting to run and shove, head to that exit. If there isn’t an exit nearby, try to find a hiding place, like a wall or display. Stay there until the crowd disperses and you can move freely again.
November and December are the biggest shopping months of the year with families rushing out to crowded stores to find the best holiday gifts for their loved ones. Many people don’t know that every year with the heightened rush of exclusivity and last-minute shopping, Americans suffer injury — or even death — during these shopping excursions. We can all agree the holidays are an awful time to suffer an injury as it takes us away from our families and holiday festivities. So, we’re sharing what you can do to avoid suffering from the top shopping-related injuries. Trips, Slips, and Falls When high numbers of people crowd into small spaces, the chance of falling increases exponentially. As the horde hurries into these stores to find the best deals, you’re more likely to get pushed, shoved, or even trip over discarded items. Texas-Size LAUGHS
WHOVILLE ROAST BEAST
INGREDIENTS
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 bay leaves 4 thyme sprigs
1 tbsp paprika
2 tsp black pepper
2 rosemary sprigs 1/2 cup beef broth
2 tsp salt
3 tbsp olive oil
1 12-oz bottle of stout beer 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes (with liquid)
1 5-lb bone-in rib-eye roast
3 tbsp butter
2 heads of garlic, halved
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, pepper, salt, and olive oil. 3. Place roast in a baking pan and coat with spice mixture. Let marinate uncovered in refrigerator for 1 hour. 4. Place pan on stove over high heat. Brown the roast on all sides, then add butter, garlic, and herbs. 5. When butter melts, add broth, beer, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. 6. Transfer pan to oven. Braise until meat is tender, up to 2 hours. 7. Remove roast from pan and let rest for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, strain pan juices and put back into pan and boil until reduced by half. When finished, slice roast and serve with pan sauce.
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