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Where to Go Next: What to Do After a Fatal Car Accident

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Where to Go Next: What to Do After a Fatal Car Accident 102 people are killed every day in a car accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Being involved in a car accident where there has been a fatality is traumatic. Whether you or someone you know was in the car where someone was killed, or you were driving the car that struck that vehicle, you will be involved in an investigation that may involve the police, insurance companies, families and lawyers. It is hard to stay focused when you have been traumatized. However, because the situation is severe, you need to take several steps to preserve as best you can your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Here are five steps you need to take as soon as you can after a fatal car accident. 1. Immediate Steps on the Scene If you have been in a car accident and you are physically unhurt, you should quickly assess the damage to your car, the other ve...

Mojito

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INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) fresh lime juice 2 heaping teaspoons superfine sugar 1 cup crushed ice 12 fresh mint leaves, plus 5 small sprigs for garnish 1/4 cup (2 ounces) white rum 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) club soda PREPARATION In 10-ounce glass (such as Collins or highball), stir together lime juice and sugar until sugar dissolves. Add 1/4 cup crushed ice. Rub mint leaves over rim of glass, then tear leaves in half and add to glass. Gently stir for 15 seconds, then add rum, remaining crushed ice, and club soda. Gently stir for 5 seconds, then tuck mint sprigs into top of glass and insert tall straw.

Chianti Marinated Beef Stew

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Ingredients 2 1/2 to 3 pound beef brisket 1 (750 ml) bottle Chianti wine 4 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (4-ounce) piece pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 stalk celery, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 cup (1 1/2 ounces) kalamata olives, halved 6 ounces green beans, halved 4 medium red potatoes, quartered 2 sprigs rosemary 2 sage leaves 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes 4 cups beef broth.                                        Directions Place the beef in a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish. Pour the wine over the meat and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 1/2 hours. Turn the meat over and marinate for another 1 1/2 hours. Remove the meat from the wine and pat dry with paper towels. Reserve the wine. In a large Dutch oven, heat 3 tablespoons ...