The floppy-eared beagle is a calm, kind family dog. Although they are small in size, they make up for it by their big curious and adventurous personalities. This breed of canine is part of the Hound family and require big yards as well as plenty of playtime outdoors due to their hunting nature. Without frequent healthy exercise, these dogs can get restless or worse-- hip dysplasia. This breed is very susceptible to health issues and need to be treated for carefully. The sweet, friendly breed the Beagle was founded in England during the 1300’s. The name ‘beagle” is said to have come from french words meaning “open-throat”, which is thought to have come from the howling vocals that these hound dogs make. “The earliest dogs that were referred…
to turn, the frequency of these tragedies continues to excel and more deaths and injuries are being counted. Texting and driving, the largest national epidemic known to the United States. In the year 2013, The Department of Transportation compiled a total of 3,154 deaths and 420,000 injuries counted due to the distraction of a cell phone. Texting and Driving is becoming a detrimental trend in the American culture because the statistics of death and injury are still being counted and increased,…
Many new drivers find car insurance impossibly expensive; this causes many people to not only have difficulty paying for it, but some also avoid purchasing car insurance all together. Young people driving without car insurance causes unnecessary dangers for all drivers. An inexperienced driver is more likely to get in, or cause, a car accident. If this individual does not have car insurance, they may accrue insurmountable debt. For this reason, finding a way to lower car insurance premiums…
Source 1 Chase, Catherine, J.D. “U.S. State and Federal Laws Targeting Distracted Driving.” Annals of Advances in Automotive Medicine 58 (2014): 84–98. Print. Across the country, there are laws prohibiting distracted driving (Chase). Forty-seven states, including Wisconsin and Minnesota ban texting while driving (Chase). Studies have shown that drivers who use their cell phone while driving are about three times more likely to get in an accident (Chase). No states have a total ban on technology…
In Queensland, current driving regulations ban the use of hand-held mobile phones, but permit the use of hands-free devices. Such distinction reflects an obvious belief that the impairment to safe-driving ability that occurs when using a hand-held device is caused solely by the distraction of the associated motor and visual demands. It is not disputed that sustained driver attention is critical to safe driving (Leung, Croft, Jackson, Howard, & McKenzie, 2012), and there is compelling evidence to…
crashes still occur due to the use of distracted driving. For this reason, states need to enact and enforce laws that will help keep our drivers safe. Distracted driving comes in many forms. Some people believe “the message is…
Introduction Motor vehicles are a common mode of transportation to travel to work, school, and social activities. Vigilance in visual, auditory, and tactile senses are necessary to safely arrive at each destination. There are many distractions that may hamper these senses such as mobile phone usage while driving. The utilization of cell phones while driving ranges from hand holding to wireless free talking, texting, posting on social media or using apps. This habit temporarily distracts the…
still needs assistance, a motorcycle accident attorney becomes invaluable. Distracted Driving Distracted driving needs to be a concern of every motorist on the road, regardless if they are driving a passenger vehicle, a motorcycle, a semi or a bus. Taking one's eyes off the road for even a moment can have disastrous consequences. Distractions come in many forms. For example, one person may be tired and start to doze off behind the wheel, and another may be texting as they steer their vehicle.…
. “You are going to help me!” Fezzik screams at the top of his lungs. He has been pounding on the door for what seems like hours. Fezzik knocks on the door with one hand and clutches his blood-pouring side with the other. “Please Miracle Max! If you help me I will pay you what I have and work off what I owe! Please! Please!” “No!” Max says once again. “I am not Miracle Max anymore! I am Max! Just Max!” Fezzik begins to sob. “Please Max! Please!” Fezzick begs as everything goes dark.…
water and manages our waste water. Philadelphia’s sewage system is equipped with the best tools that are available. This includes a network of pipes that run 3,000 miles all throughout the city. The pipes are made of various materials such as brick and concrete and come in all types of shapes. Also included in these sewage systems are tanks to reduce flooding, System storage that help to maintain the water during the wet weather and the treatment plants that were mention before to treat the…