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When it comes to physical strength and aesthetics, forearms are a part of the body often overlooked, and yet, they're an essential component in most strength-based activities. For weightlifters, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts, the size of their forearms can be a topic of interest and curiosity.
This article will delve into the specifics of what is generally considered 'big' for forearms, and how forearm size impacts strength and fitness goals.
A Primer on Forearm Anatomy
Forearms are a complex group of muscles and tendons. They allow us to perform a multitude of movements, from the fine motor skills used in writing or painting to the gross movements required for lifting heavy weights or throwing a punch.
Forearm muscles are generally classified into two groups: the flexors, which lie on the inner side of the forearm and are responsible for bending the wrist and fingers, and the extensors on the outer side, which straighten the wrist and fingers.
The Importance of Size and Strength
While they may not be the largest muscle group, forearms are crucial to overall strength and functionality. Larger, stronger forearms contribute to grip strength, which impacts performance in various sports and exercises.
Whether it's holding onto a barbell during a deadlift, swinging a tennis racquet, or maintaining a firm grip on a football, the strength of your forearms plays a critical role.
What's Considered 'Big'?
Determining what counts as 'big' when it comes to forearms is subjective and depends on various factors. However, in the world of fitness and bodybuilding, forearm size is typically measured in terms of circumference, much like biceps or thighs.
Men's Health magazine reported that an average man's forearm size is about 34 centimeters (approximately 13.4 inches) when flexed. However, this varies depending on the overall size, fitness level, and genetics of the individual. Those into bodybuilding or powerlifting may sport forearms much larger, typically between 14 to 16 inches. Anything over this would be considered particularly large or 'big' forearms.
In the case of women, who typically have smaller muscle mass than men, a flexed forearm circumference of around 24-26 centimeters (approximately 9.4 to 10.2 inches) is considered average. Any size above this could be considered 'big'.
Remember, these numbers are based on general averages and can vary significantly between individuals.
Factors Influencing Size
Several factors influence forearm size, with genetics playing a crucial role. Much like height, eye color, and other physical traits, some individuals are naturally predisposed to have larger or smaller forearms.
Physical activity is another major factor. Regularly engaging in activities or workouts that involve the forearm muscles can lead to hypertrophy, or increase in muscle size. Weightlifters and athletes often have larger than average forearms due to the rigorous training they undergo.
Diet and nutrition also play a critical role in muscle development and size. Consuming a balanced diet rich in protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats can contribute to muscle growth and, in turn, larger forearms.
Enhancing Your Arm Definition
If you're looking to increase your forearm size, consider incorporating exercises targeting these muscles into your workout routine. Here are a few you can start with:
- Wrist Curls: This exercise primarily targets the forearm flexors. Sit on a bench with your forearms resting on your thighs and your wrists just beyond the knees, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Lower the weights as far as you can, then curl them up towards the ceiling.
- Reverse Wrist Curls: This targets the extensor muscles. Set up like the wrist curl, but with your palms facing downwards. Lower the weights, then lift them by extending your wrist.
- Farmer's Walk: This exercise works your entire body but puts significant emphasis on grip strength and forearms. Pick up a heavy dumbbell in each hand and walk a specific distance or for a particular duration.
- Hammer Curls: This variation of the traditional bicep curl also works the forearms. Stand with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your torso. Keep your upper arms stationary, lift the weights while rotating your wrists until your palms face your body.
It's important to remember that progress in muscle size and strength takes time and consistent effort. So, be patient and stick to your exercise routine.
Tips and Tricks to Reduce Forearm Size
For those seeking to reduce forearm size, it is essential to note that spot reduction, or the idea of losing fat in one specific area of your body, is a myth. Weight loss and muscle reduction generally occur on a whole-body scale. However, specific strategies can help tone your forearms without significantly increasing their size. These include incorporating more cardio into your workout routine, changing your strength training practices, and maintaining a balanced diet.
Cardio Workouts
Cardiovascular exercise is a great way to burn calories and reduce overall body fat. Regularly participating in cardio activities can lead to a leaner physique overall, including your forearms.
- Running or Jogging: Both are effective ways to burn calories. While they may seem to target the legs primarily, the swinging motion of the arms also engages the forearm muscles.
- Jumping Rope: This activity not only boosts your heart rate, but also uses your forearm muscles as you turn the rope.
- Swimming: Different swimming strokes can work out your entire body, including your arms and forearms, without bulking them up.
Resistance Training
When it comes to strength training, focusing on higher repetitions with lower weights can help tone muscles without significantly increasing their size.
- Wrist Rotations: Hold a light dumbbell in each hand. With your arms extended in front of you, rotate your wrists inward for a count of 10, then outward for a count of 10.
- Reverse Curls: Using light weights, grip the bar with palms facing down. Keeping your elbows tucked into your sides, lift the bar by bending your elbows. Lower and repeat.
- Bench Dips: Sit on a bench, place your hands on either side of your hips and move your hips forward. Lower your body by bending your elbows, then push back up to start.
Yoga and Pilates
Yoga and Pilates are also great for toning the muscles without adding bulk. They offer a range of poses and exercises that can help strengthen and tone the entire body, including the forearms.
- Downward Dog: This pose engages the entire body and puts some emphasis on the forearms as you press down through the palms.
- Plank Pose: This full-body workout puts emphasis on the core, but also works your forearms, as they support part of your body weight.
- Pilates Boxing: In a sitting position with your core engaged, mimic the motion of boxing. This exercise will engage your forearms without heavy weights.
Balanced Diet
A balanced, nutritious diet is key in any fitness goal. To avoid gaining excess weight (which can lead to larger forearms), focus on a diet rich in lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while reducing sugar and unhealthy fats.
Ensure you're in a moderate calorie deficit if your goal is weight loss, but remember to maintain enough intake to fuel your daily activities and workouts.
Stay Hydrated
Staying well-hydrated is important for general health and assists in weight loss. Water can help control calories, keep your body hydrated for workouts, and maintain your body's balance of fluids.
Adequate Rest and Recovery
Allowing your body time to rest and recover after workouts is essential. Overworking your muscles can lead to them becoming larger, so ensure you take rest days where you do lighter physical activities like walking or stretching.
In conclusion, reducing the size of your forearms involves a combination of overall body weight reduction, targeted toning exercises, and a balanced diet.
Remember to consult with a fitness professional to ensure you're performing exercises correctly and to personalize a fitness plan that best suits your goals. It's also recommended to check with a healthcare provider before beginning any new fitness or diet regimen.
Why do some people have larger forearms than others?
The size of a person's forearms can depend on several factors. Genetics play a significant role as some people naturally have larger or smaller forearms. Regular physical activity, especially activities that involve the forearm muscles, can also influence size. Additionally, diet and nutrition can impact muscle development and size.
Can I reduce the size of my forearms without losing muscle elsewhere?
It's challenging to lose fat or reduce size in one specific area of the body, a concept known as spot reduction, which has been largely debunked. However, by incorporating certain exercises into your workout routine, you can tone your forearms without significantly increasing their size.
Combining this with a balanced diet and cardio can lead to overall weight loss, which may also reduce your forearm size.
Are larger forearms a sign of greater strength?
Not necessarily. While larger forearms often indicate stronger muscles, strength is not determined by size alone. It's possible to have smaller but strong forearms, especially if you engage in exercises that boost endurance and strength rather than muscle size.
Can yoga and pilates help in reducing forearm size?
Yoga and Pilates are excellent for toning the muscles without adding bulk. They offer a range of poses and exercises that can help strengthen and tone the entire body, including the forearms, without significantly increasing their size.
I'm a woman with large forearms. Should I be worried?
Not at all. Just like any other body part, the size of your forearms is highly individual and can depend on several factors, including genetics, physical activity, and diet. If you're comfortable and not experiencing any health problems, there's no need to worry about having large forearms.
Do I need to lift heavy weights to have 'big' forearms?
Not necessarily. While lifting heavy weights can contribute to muscle growth, it's not the only factor. Consistent strength training, even with lighter weights, can still lead to an increase in muscle size.
Plus, other exercises like wrist curls, reverse curls, and farmer's walks are effective for enhancing forearm size. Remember that everyone's body responds differently to exercise, and what works for one person may not work for another.
While we've established some ballpark figures for what might be considered 'big' forearms, it's essential to remember that everyone's body is different. Fitness and health should always be more about feeling good and being able to do the things you love, rather than chasing after a specific number on a measuring tape.
That said, having strong forearms isn't just for show. They're integral to overall physical strength, fitness, and even everyday tasks. So, whether you're looking to show off your muscles or just want to improve your grip strength, training your forearms can bring great benefits. Remember to balance your diet, exercise routine, and most importantly, have patience as your body changes at its own pace.


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2023-2024 Academic Catalog > School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
The School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) provides curricula in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences for all Stevens students. As befits the history and mission of Stevens, HASS delivers liberal arts courses that empower students to engage the world analytically, creatively, ethically, and critically. Such preparation requires historical literacy, knowledge and appreciation of the rich intellectual and artistic heritage of diverse cultures, the ability to reason clearly, and strong writing and communication skills.
HASS offers interdisciplinary undergraduate degree programs with strong technological emphasis, including Science, Technology, and Society; Science Communication; Quantitative Social Science; Music & Technology; and Visual Arts & Technology. HASS also offers undergraduate degree programs in Literature and Philosophy.

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Be a business owner: Three ways that followers and leaders think differently.
1. Think about whatever comes to mind.
Taking the time to be aware of what is going on in your mind is one of the best ways to get control of your mind, despite the fact that this may initially appear to be confusing. As you have proactively seen, your brain can take you to places you truly don't have any desire to go and on the off chance that you inactively permit your psyche to spin out of control, you definitely need achievement.
To be able to separate yourself calmly from anything that causes you to hold back, you need to become completely aware of what is going on in your head. Choose better thoughts that enable you to take responsibility for your outcomes and see the drama for what it is. You no longer fall prey to anything that comes to mind; You deliberately transplant powerful thoughts into weak ones. This does require some practice, but once you begin to live in awareness, it becomes increasingly simple to put into practice.
As a result, both your actions and outcomes will begin to improve. Pose yourself the inquiry "What am my mind? Is it beneficial or harmful?
2. Don't expect gratification right away.
The majority of people believe that if they try something new, they must succeed immediately. They believe that life is similar to a fast food restaurant. You place your order, and your food is delivered to you in a matter of minutes. Naturally, the food's poor quality and lack of uniqueness are negative aspects of that. As a business and life leader, you cannot live like that.
You should perceive that each work you put in will give you a prize yet the large award you are searching for will take perseverance and a pledge to finish what has been started. If you don't want to leave your job, you need to stop expecting payment right away.
In order to avoid allowing the opinions of the masses to influence your decision regarding how to set up your business for ultimate success, you will need to invest time in developing your skill to a level comparable to "fast food" rather than world class. The majority will advise you to unwind and you might be enticed to dial back all things considered, you are fruitful as of now however in the event that you need top notch results, you can't permit yourself to think like the majority.
Ask yourself, "Will I stay the course or am I hoping for instant gratification?"
3. Conflict cannot be avoided.
This does not imply that you will frequently come into conflict, nor should you attempt to avoid difficult conversations throughout your life. Try not to carry on with life attempting to be preferred by everybody. If you want to build your business and present a unique solution to the world, you have the power within you to find great solutions to any problem. Therefore, engage in difficult conversations and take difficult actions. Recognize that obstacles won't always be there and learn to deal with them.
You are more than fit for dealing with any show that gets tossed your direction so quit staying away from things and charge head on into the fight. It's worth it in the end.


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On Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM, rain or shine, French Park will host several falcons, hawks, and owls.
As part of their Annual Meeting, the Egremont Land Trust has invited Julie Collier from Wingmasters, an organization dedicated to increasing public understanding of North American birds of prey, for a free presentation. You are welcome to stay for the ELT meeting and the light luncheon.


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Like colleagues just released, MECA workers accused of 'defaming Islam.'
CAIRO (Compass Direct News) -- Just days after two Christian activists from a human rights group were released from jail, Egyptian authorities took three of their colleagues into police custody over the weekend.
An Egyptian prosecutor has issued 15-day detentions to two of three Christian activists with Middle East Christian Association (MECA) who were jailed on Saturday (November 10). Officials detained the members of Canada-based MECA after the organization's Egypt president finished a 90-day detention last week.
Released November 5 without charges, Adel Fawzy Faltas and MECA member Peter Ezzat had been alternately accused of insulting Islam, destroying Egypt's reputation, owning a gun without a license and posing a threat to national security during the three-month interrogation.
"It's the same thing again,†said Nader Fawzy, MECA international president, after speaking with lawyers who met the newly jailed activists over the past two days. "They are accusing us of defaming Islam and destroying the reputation of Egypt.â€
MECA spokesperson Wagih Yaob, 45, and Victor George, 47, were taken from their Cairo homes at 4:30 a.m. on November 10, according to Fawzy.
Fawzy said that police treated Yaob "very badly,†and confiscated both Yaob and George's personal belongings. "They even took George's daughter's laptop and university identification card,†Fawzy said.
Additionally, police stormed the Alexandria office of MECA lawyer Mamdouh Azmy at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday (November 10) and transferred the lawyer to a Cairo prison later that night.
After undergoing interrogation at a state prosecutor's office in New Cairo over the weekend, Yaob and George were handed 15-day detentions, Faltas told Compass. Faltas said that Azmy is scheduled to appear before the prosecutor tomorrow.
The activists are being held in Cairo's Tora prison.
A spokesman for Egypt's Interior Ministry yesterday claimed to have no information about the rights workers, according to Reuters.
MECA has challenged the government on a number of sensitive issues since it began work in Egypt approximately 10 months ago.
Lawyer Azmy opened a case against the government in July on behalf of Christians whose village was destroyed in a three-day rampage in January 2000. At least 21 Copts were killed, 18 injured and several hundred homes destroyed when Muslims attacked Christians in the upper Egyptian town of el-Kosheh.
MECA activists were also quick to publicize the case of a Muslim convert to Christianity who is suing the government for the right to change the religion listed on his official documents. Faltas interviewed Mohammed Ahmed Hegazy in an online chat room the weekend before his own arrest.
Hegazy, whose second hearing is scheduled for tomorrow, has since gone into hiding to escape death threats.
Many Muslim scholars teach that Islamic law, enshrined in Egypt's constitution, commands death for converts from Islam.
Widespread Torture
Upon his release last week, Egypt MECA president Faltas had been optimistic that the government was beginning to understand his organization's goal of promoting human rights and fighting discrimination against Christians.
"If they understand that we are working for the good of all Egyptians, they [the government] will support us,†he told Compass. "I don't think they will arrest me again.â€
Now jailed, Yaob had told Compass last week that he was happy about the organization's growing strength.
"The arrest has made us stronger, because now everyone knows about us,†said the activist. He rattled off a litany of problems Egypt's Christians face, including church attacks, difficulty converting away from Islam and alleged kidnapping of Coptic women, all motivating his work with MECA.
Fawzy said that he hoped the MECA members would not be mistreated while in police custody.
Human Rights Watch recently condemned the "widespread use of torture in Egypt.†In a November 7 report, the organization welcomed the conviction of two police officers for raping a detainee in January 2006. The November 5 sentencing by Giza's criminal court was a rare case of police accountability in Egypt, where officers often have a free hand in torturing detainees, according to the HRW report.
Egypt's Christians, known as Copts, are estimated to make up 10 percent of the country's population. The majority of Copts belong to the Orthodox Church, though significant numbers of Catholics and Protestants exist.
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Essential Factors to Look At When Hiring a Home Roofing Company
In your homes, you can need roofing services. For instance, you will require installation services during the building of a new home. Other types of services in your house are the replacement services or repair services. When you require any of the services you are supposed to a home roofing firm for the services. You need to select a good roofing company that will handle the services successfully. The factors below will assist you to make the right choice of the home roofers to hire.
The other crucial factor to put into account is the quality of the work of the roofing company. Ensure that the roofing contractor is willing to explain to you on the various options of your roof. The right contractor should not put you under pressure to make the decision. You need to check of the residential roofing firm will make up to the appointment without getting late and also, they should be responding well to your call and also emails. You also need to check at the tools owned by the residential roofing firm to ensure that the company has everything that is required for the work as this will lead to the work being done correctly. This is an indication that the residential roofing company is reliable.
When you are looking for a good roofing company, it is best that you check for the document such as the insurance and the licensing that the company has obtained. A reliable residential roofing firm is one that has purchased an insurance for the staffs and the subcontractors. The reason why it is necessary to work with a residential roofing firm that is licensed is because there are many issues that can occur, therefore in case of any, you will have it covered by the insurance firm. In some states, it is compulsory to have the license, therefore ensure that you check on it. You are supposed to clarify that the residential roofing contractor has been licensed.
It is best that you search for the roofers that operate in your home area. There are many benefits associated with hiring the roofers from your region. You will get the services at a fair price when you select a local roofing contractor. The local company will ensure that they do the project in a way that will please you. It is easy to trace the company offering services within your locality.
Consider checking whether the residential roofing form provides the warranty services to their clients. It is best when you work with a residential roofing contractor that offers an extensive warranty. Ensure that the work that the company will provide will be covered by the warranty. When the residential roofing contractor has installed the roof perfectly it will take a long time before it gets damaged.


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In December of last year, the German brand Cherry (mostly known for their extremely popular mechanical keyboard switches) completed the acquisition of peripheral maker . This acquisition has now lead the two brands to merge and form CHERRY XTRFY, as was unveiled in a press release.
The rebrand includes a new name, logo, and visual identity. The newly formed CHERRY XTRFY will focus on offering high quality gaming peripherals and equipment, including existing and upcoming products and product lines.
"The merger of Xtrfy by CHERRY is a prime example of how diversification is crucial in esports. Both companies bring different strengths, networks, and product expertise, which complement each other perfectly. With the fusion of German engineering and Swedish design, this partnership is a match made in heaven, united by a shared love of gaming. As we move forward, we are excited to introduce our new gaming peripherals brand, which is driven by our vision for the future of esports. This vision encompasses diversity and inclusion, as we aim to promote a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone can participate and thrive."
René Schulz, Vice President Business Unit Peripherals at CHERRY
CHERRY XTRFY's plans will be further unveiled at an event in Cologne on the 26th of April, with the brand focusing on esports and collaborations with professional and competitive gamers. This is reflected in the new tagline: In it to win it.
"We're passionate about esports and after years of collaborating with professional players, we're putting our hearts into growing our presence in competitive gaming. Ramping up our efforts in esports, we're committed to creating new products that help gamers win. Our dedication is symbolized by the Winner symbol – X – and verbalized through the CHERRY XTRFY tagline: In it to win it"
Joakim Jansson, Managing Director and Co-founder of Xtrfy
Xtrfy has a reputation for releasing innovative and interesting gaming peripherals aimed at professional and competitive gamers and was founded in 2013. CHERRY was founded in 1953 and is known for their excellent keyboard switches that are still the most popular switches in the world.
Here at ProSettings, we're very excited to see how these two brands will work together and we can't wait to see the first products that come out of CHERRY XTRFY.


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Making a Piñata
Piñatas originated in Italy. Early Spanish piñatas were clay jugs called "ollas." A piñata is a hollow shaped container filled with treats (wrapped candy, gum, etc.).
To make a piñata you will use papier-mâché. Papier-mâché is a French word that means "chewed or pulped paper." Measure about 1 cup of water and pour it into a container. Measure and add about 1 cup of flour to the water. Mix the water and flour until it is thick like gravy. Cut or tear newspaper into strips that are about 1 1/2 inches wide.
Blow up a balloon and tie it. Dip each strip of newspaper into the flour mixture and put it directly onto the balloon. Cover the entire balloon, EXCEPT a small opening at the bottom. This will be used to fill the piñata with treats. Put several layers of newspaper strips on the balloon.
Pop the balloon when the layers of newspaper are dry. Reach in the hole and pull out the remains of the balloon. Fill the papier-mâché sphere with wrapped candies and tape over the hole securely with masking tape.
Decide how you want to decorate the piñata. Select the color of paint you want and paint the sphere. You may decide to make it a bird. If so, use construction paper to make a large beak, eyes, and feet.
Now attach a string to the piñata. Hang it up high and let the party begin! Let everyone take a turn to try to break the piñata (use a broom or stick). Enjoy the treats as they spill to the floor!
Answer the questions below.
jugs called "ollas" were early Spanish piñatas.
Papier-mâché means " or pulped" paper.
The water and flour mixture used to make papier-mâché should be thick like .
Cut or tear into strips about 1 1/2 inches wide.
Cover the balloon, except for a small opening with the newspaper and flour mixture.
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Virtual Reality
It is only a matter of time until reality and the virtual world become indistinguishable and merge into a new dimension. Whether in the form of a world portrayed by the movie "Matrix< or the like, the technological revolution has just begun.
Interactive games that operate thanks to motion-sensitive controllers such as Wii-Nintendo will soon be a thing of the past. Instead, according to the Economist, brain-controlled games will enter the market shortly. Imagine swinging your virtual golf club without lifting a finger.
But games are not the limit, since virtual interaction has now reached out to businesses. Developments in Second Life are almost not worth mentioning as they evolve so rapidly: CNN described how a recruitment wave has recently hit the virtual world: "Instead of posting a resume on Monster.com that will hopefully net a flesh-and-blood job interview, your avatar can be interviewed and hired all within Second Life, often for jobs possible only in virtual reality"
So what does the future hold for the marketing world?
Emotion-recognition software, which has already been applied to describe the mood condition of the Mona Lisa painting (New Scientist), could also be used for marketing purposes in the future. What if your computer could detect whether you have been cast by the shopping spell and based on your mood, it could stream targeted advertisements right there and then.
And if "neurowaves< were connected to our brains, advertising could take on a completely new form. The information could be transmitted while we're sleeping, presuming that this is the period of the day when we are the most receptive to advertising messages (Spiegel – German).
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Conferences galore at Posidonia
The booming dry bulk and container markets, the decarbonization debate, new technological challenges and how they reshape the industry, the initial impact of Covid-19 and the subsequent rebound, as well as the uncertainty of what the future holds in a post-pandemic world, are some of the topics that will be addressed during the conference program of the Posidonia 2022 international shipping fair on June 6-10 at the Metropolitan Expo Center.
The conference agenda is still being shaped, but the flagship Tradewinds Shipowners Forum has already been confirmed, along with the Global Maritime Summit, held by Seatrade in conjunction with the Global Maritime Club, and the Capital Link Investor Forum.
Other confirmed events, highlighting the international participation at Posidonia, include the Japan Ship Exporters' Association seminar, the 3rd Korea-Greece Hellenic Maritime Cooperation Forum and a conference by the Polish Embassy.
Posidonia is also proud to support HELMEPA, WISTA Hellas, the Yes Forum youth project, the Hellenic Institute of Maritime Technology, Isalos.net and the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, who will also be organizing conferences and seminars.


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Classic Shelby VIN Decoder
If you intend to purchase a classic Shelby, it is recommended that you conduct a classic car VIN number lookup using a class Shelby VIN decoder to uncover vital details about the vehicle, such as its specifications, engine information, history of accidents, auction records and images, and more.
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Some of the benefits of decoding a classic Shelby VIN number include:
Safety Reasons:
Before buying that vintage Shelby, make sure to check the VIN number to see if any safety features are there and to see if they have been changed or replaced. You may avoid purchasing classic cars with hidden problems, which could have cost you a fortune, by running a classic car VIN check on them.
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It's sometimes claimed that changing a car's engine shortens its lifespan. Before committing to a purchase at any dealership or with a private seller, use a classic Shelby VIN decoder to verify and get important information about the engine and other vehicle features.
Making the right Decision:
A prospective buyer can learn vital details about the classic Shelby they wish to buy by doing a classic Shelby VIN check. With this knowledge, classic car buyers may make wise choices that are likely to result in the acquisition of dependable classic Shelby cars.


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7. Let it completely dry: Let the concrete mix completely dry completely, which must take about 24 hrs.
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A Meigs County farmer is facing a very expensive proposition -- plowing up his cornfields and removing the soil.
It's all because of the fertilizer he used earlier this year.
"A citizen's complaint came into my office," Meigs County Mayor Ken Jones said.
The complaint came to Jones back in the winter and centers around tons of sludge from Knoxville's sewage treatment plant being dumped on David Stewart's farm north of Decatur. It was tilled in the soil months before the current corn crop was planted.
A company called Synagro contracts with Knoxville's Utilities Board to remove what's left over in the sewage treatment process, called biosolids, and then dumps the treated material somewhere else. Often times it's dumped on farms and forests.
The problem is biosolids aren't allowed in Meigs County.
"Meigs County has a zoning regulation that prohibits any land in Meigs County from being used for the disposal of commercial waste," Jones explained.
Biosolids are made of human waste mixed with commercial and industrial waste. The EPA and other agencies say biosolids can pose a small risk of exposure to disease-causing pathogens. A January 2009 EPA study shows biosolids also contain up to 27 metals like lead, pharmaceuticals, steroids and hormones.
Of course we wanted to get the other side of the story by talking with the farmer, Mr. Stewart. We're told he's out of town Tuesday. We called his cellphone and he said he has no comment.
But Mayor Jones said he and the County Commission want the biosolids and contaminated soil removed from Stewart's property.
"Meigs County's position is that were are going to enforce our zoning regulations by whatever legal means we can go by," Jones added.
The Meig's County attorney is researching the issue and will advise the County Commission what it can and can't do.
We did call Synagro to find out why they dumped the biosolids in a county that doesn't allow commercial waste. We were told a member of their legal department will call back.


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Didn't know this was a thing. http://www.chron.com/houston/article/White-Lives-Matter-group-protests-outside-NAACP-9176142.php <iframe width="590" height="332" src="http://launch.newsinc.com/?type=VideoPlayer/Single&widgetId=1&trackingGroup=69016&siteSection=houstonchron_nws_loc_sty_pp&videoId=31296012" frameborder="no" scrolling="no" noresize marginwidth="0" marginheight="0"></iframe> White Lives Matter protested in front of the NAACP office in Third Ward on Sunday. The Confederate flag waved in front of the NAACP office Sunday. The red flag with its blue X holding white stars hung over the shoulder of a White Lives Matter member who was joined by others in his group in a protest against the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. "We came out here to protest against the NAACP and their failure in speaking out against the atrocities that organizations like Black Lives Matter and other pro-black organizations have caused the attack and killing of white police officers, the burning down of cities and things of that nature," White Lives Matter member Ken Reed said. "If they're going to be a civil rights organization and defend their people, they also need to hold their people accountable." The protest drew much attention as people took photos of the group which held assault rifles and "White Lives Matter" signs on the Third Ward block. "We're not out here to instigate or start any problems," Reed said. "Obviously we're exercising our Second Amendment rights but that's because we have to defend ourselves. Their organizations and their people are shooting people based on the color of their skin. We're not. We definitely will defend ourselves, but we're not out here to start any problems." Though area residents agreed with the message of equality that, at times, was shouted from the bull horn, some were taken aback by the Confederate flags and the presence of firearms. "That's a bold statement," resident Quintina Richardson said. "You come into their home, front door, and say 'hey!' You've got some nerve." "The Conferderate flag throws me off," Richardson said. "You're saying Black Lives Matter is a racist organization but when you're throwing the Confederate flag up and saying White Lives Matter, are you saying you're racist?" Reed said the flags were being flown as a symbol of Southern heritage. "It has nothing to do with racism on our part," Reed said. "We're proud to be Southern. It has all to do about heritage, nothing to do with hate."
Their t-shirts have fascist symbols on them. Both the cross and the lightning bolt sort of fasces are neo-nazi/white power/fascist symbols. Also, I saw some of the people were wearing military boots with white and red laces -- that is another white power symbol that racist groups use. So, when they say they aren't racist, they are just lying (as fascists, being cowards, are so want to do). The don't think all lives matter. This is a group of organized fascists displaying their presence on the streets of Houston my friends. Antifa is needed in my hometown. I wish I was there to be a part of it, but it is clearly needed. You have to treat groups like this the way those fascists who tried to organize in Sacramento recently were. You can't let fascism gain a presence in the public and on the streets, you can't let the scared fascists in their homes see that such sentiments will be tolerated, otherwise the numbers will grow. People like this have to be literally beaten back into the shadows, and if they are going to come with guns, well, then that will have to be taken under advisement. Does anyone know what the name of their group is? I want to track their activity and see when they may be planning another event. I don't get down to Houston much, but I am willing to make an exception if there is a good reason to. Also: Black Lives Matter Racist Lives Don't
I'm willing to just post up in front of them next time with signs that say "these guys will never get laid".
The Confederate flag is nothing than a symbol of stupid ideals and getting completely thrashed in the Civil War. The "heritage" argument is complete crap. And of course they are Trump supporters.
Liberals are more outrage from 10 guys protesting on the sidewalk then BLM burning down buildings, looting and beating up white people.
Did they park on Scott Street, maybe get some Navy Seafood later? Campus police at both TSU and U of H probably make it the safest black neighborhood to try this in. Considering racial groups' function for the last 40 years I wonder if any of those guys has a connection out there.
If a group I support does something that I think is wrong, I say it. Doesn't change the fact that you are defending a fascist group right now. Not like, "oh anyone who disagrees with me is fascist" or "Obama is a fascist" or any of that non sense. No, this is a literal White Power fascist group you are standing up for right now. Think about that. Your fear and hatred is so pathetic and encompassing, you are literally standing up for people who think fascism is a good idea. Who think segregation and white supremacy are good ideas. People fighting against oppression, such as Black Lives Matter, often make mistakes -- and I will be happy to acknowledge it. These people you are defending aren't even fighting against oppression, they are literally standing up in favor of more authoritarianism and oppression. And you are defending them. Pathetic.
Trump Reflects White Male Fragility Reports of Donald Trump's demise are an exaggeration, to paraphrase and repurpose Mark Twain. Yes, he can't stop shooting off his mouth and shooting himself in the foot, and there are reports that his messy campaign is nearing the point of mutiny. Yes, he knows nearly nothing about world affairs and that becomes ever more apparent every time he stumbles through an interview. Sir, Putin invaded Ukraine in 2014, the same year you filmed your last installment of your reality game show "The Celebrity Apprentice." Yes, his continued feud with the family of a fallen Muslim soldier may be the most ill advised and foolhardy folly in recent political memory (Trump keeps racking these up.) This is the same man who received five draft deferments during the Vietnam War, one for "bone spurs in his heels" according to The New York Times. While throngs of his contemporaries were fighting — and dying – in battle, Trump was being featured on the front page of The Times after he and his father were sued by the Department of Justice for anti-black bias in their rental properties. Three years later, The Times profiled him with a backhanded compliment of the nouveau riche: "He rides around town in a chauffeured silver Cadillac with his initials, DJT, on the plates. He dates slinky fashion models, belongs to the most elegant clubs and, at only 30 years of age, estimates that he is worth 'more than $200 million.'" Yes, he doesn't seem to know the difference between Tim Kaine, the Democratic Virginia senator whom Hillary Clinton tapped as her running mate, and Tom Kean, the Republican former governor of New Jersey who last held that office 26 years ago, the same year Trump boasted in his book "Surviving at the Top," "I've never had any trouble in bed," and counseled in Vanity Fair, "When a man leaves a woman, especially when it was perceived that he has left for a piece of ass — a good one! — there are 50 percent of the population who will love the woman who was left." Yes, yes, yes. But Donald Trump is bigger than all of this, or shall I say, smaller. He appeals to something deeper, something baser: Fear. His whole campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again," is in fact an inverted admission of loss — lost primacy, lost privilege, lost prestige. And who feels that they have lost the most? White men. As the New York Times' Upshot pointed out in July, "According to our estimates, Mrs. Clinton is doing better among basically every group of voters except for white men without a degree." Put another way: "Hillary Clinton is largely performing as well or better than Barack Obama did in 2012, except among white men without a degree." Indeed, a Monday report in The Times put it this way: "A New York Times/CBS News poll two weeks ago found that white men preferred her Republican opponent, Donald J. Trump, to Mrs. Clinton almost two to one, 55 percent to 29 percent." These are the voters keeping Trump's candidacy alive. He appeals to a regressive, patriarchal American whiteness in which white men prospered, in part because racial and ethnic minorities, to say nothing of women as a whole, were undervalued and underpaid, if not excluded altogether. White men reigned supreme in the idealized history, and all was good with the world. (It is curious that Trump never specifies a period when America was great in his view. Did it overlap with the women's rights, civil rights or gay rights movements? For whom was it great?) Trump's wall is not practical, but it is metaphor. Trump's Muslim ban is not feasible, but it is metaphor. Trump's huge deportation plan isn't workable, but it is metaphor. There is a portion of the population that feels threatened by unrelenting change — immigration, globalization, terrorism, multiculturalism — and those people want someone to, metaphorically at least, build a wall around their cultural heritage, which they conflate in equal measure with American heritage. In their minds, whether explicitly or implicitly, America is white, Christian, straight and male-dominated. If you support Trump, you are on some level supporting his bigotry and racism. You don't get to have a puppy and not pick up the poop. And acceptance of racism is an act of racism. You are convicted by your complicity. I am not accustomed to dancing around an issue; I prefer to call it what it is. I prefer to shine a bright light on it until it withers. Supporting Trump is indefensible and it makes you as much of a pariah as he is. As Toni Morrison once told Charlie Rose: "Don't you understand that the people who do this thing, who practice racism, are bereft? There is something distorted about the psyche. It's a huge waste, and it's a corruption, and a distortion. Its like it's a profound neurosis that nobody examines for what it is." That stops here, today. For as long as racism and tribalism and xenophobia exist in this country, Trump's foibles will not signal his ultimate failure. But let's not let off the people who prop him up, claiming that they're simply being party loyalists, or Hillary haters or having Supreme Court concerns. Trump is a mirror. He is a reflection of — indeed a revealing of — the ugliness that you harbor, only it is possible that you may have gone your life expressing it in ways that were more coded and politic. Trump is an unfiltered primal scream of the fragility and fear consuming white male America.
no its not fear or hate. it's logic! 10 people on the sidewalk does not and should not get the same reaction as the other side doing far more worse things than they are. I know it's hard for liberals to use logic but if you practice you can learn.
Ten people on the sidewalk marching with AR15s and Confederate flags in front of the nation's oldest civil rights organization. Do you support White Lives Matter and its Confederate flag use? STATE YOUR POSITION. Did you order the code red?!?! SAY IT!
Look at all those out-of-shape, hard-to-look-at reichnecks. It's always the least attractive white people that do this ****. But I guess that makes sense. The attractive and successful white people aren't bitter and looking for someone to blame.
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Webster to make additional donation to East Coast Greenway
The Hartford Marathon Foundation (HMF) is proud to announce Webster Bank as the Presenting Sponsor of the RiMaConn Relay, its first-ever team relay on the East Coast Greenway. The sold-out event will engage over 700 participants in a day-long race spanning 21 communities in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut on Saturday, August 24, 2019.
HMF will employ wide-ranging sustainability measures – one of the most proactive efforts among the HMF calendar of eventsÑincluding:
"WebsterÕs deep ties to the community throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island make them a natural partner in the RiMaConn Relay, a new endeavor that utilizes our regionÕs trail system in an exciting way,Ó said Beth Shluger, HMF CEO and founder. "Their generous support helps us deliver the top-notch race experience participants have come to expect at our events while positively impacting the communities involved.Ó
Eighty-five percent of the RiMaConn course utilizes the scenic trails of the East Coast Greenway. In addition to being the Presenting Sponsor, Webster Bank will donate $5,000 to help protect and preserve the race trails.
"Webster has a long-standing commitment to supporting the communities where we live and work,Ó said Brian Runkle, executive vice president, Operations, Webster Bank. "This regional race is another example of our leadership on sustainability and being a good corporate citizen.Ó
Runkle is the captain for WebsterÕs relay team and has participated in multiple long-distance relay races across the country for almost ten years.
The RiMaConn sponsorship is the latest example of WebsterÕs commitment to sustainability. In 2018 alone, Webster entered into approximately $47 million in loans for renewable energy and energy-efficient components. Webster also invests in energy-efficient solutions at its facilities, including curbing paper and fossil fuel usage, and remains active in financing commercial loans for renewable and clean energy and LEED construction.
In addition to its sponsorship, Webster Bank will engage its RiMaConn relay team and employee volunteers in HMFÕs "plogging" event on Wednesday, August 14, 2019, in East Hartford, Conn. "PloggingÓ is a Swedish term referring to picking up litter while jogging. The group run and cleanup is free and open to the community.
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About The East Coast Greenway
The East Coast Greenway is a walking and biking route stretching 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida, connecting the nationÕs most populated corridor. The East Coast Greenway is designed to transform the 15 states and 450 communities it connects through active and healthy lifestyles, sustainable transportation, community engagement, climate resilience, tourism, and more. The Greenway offers a safe place for bicyclists, walkers, runners, and more Ñ of all ages and abilities Ñ to commute, exercise, and visit new destinations. Learn more: www.greenway.org.
Brian Runkle, Webster executive vice president, Operations, seen here running one of a number of relay races he participates in on a regular basis. Runkle is the captain for WebsterÕs relay team and has participated in multiple long-distance relay races across the country for almost ten years.
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It may just as well be mentioned at the outset that the Czech Václav Marhouls The Painted Bird is hardly a movie for everyone. Not because it is a nearly three-hour-long feature film in black and white, although it will certainly deter some, but because the content is so decidedly strict.
The first scene shows the main character, a Jewish boy (Petr Kotlár) who in large parts of the story remains both dumb and nameless, while being chased by a group of other children. They catch him again and turn on the little animal he has tried to save from them. However, this is only the beginning of a long series of gruesome events the young boy will experience during the film.
Bestial episodes
When he discovers that his older aunt is dead, the boy in confusion sets fire to the cabin the two live in. After this, he sets off on foot alone through a number of villages and scattered populated areas in Eastern Europe.
The Painted Bird takes place during World War II, which the people in the film as well as their mentality are strongly influenced by. The boy is at the mercy of the people he meets on the journey, but most of the time they have less good intentions – and are responsible for several of the atrocities mentioned in the film. For example, a man has his eyes removed with tablespoons, a woman is brutally raped with a bottle, and still others have children and animals. Although exceptionally, the main character also meets one or two well-meaning people.
A walk through the circles of hell à la Dante, or through the bestiality
history à la Bjørneboe.
Central to the story is a symbol-laden scene in which a man paints the wings of a bird before releasing it. The bird flies up to its flock, but is attacked by the species' relatives and falls dead to the ground – because it is different. An effective image of the pogroms that makes the boy rarely feel safe, but also of a more general lack of acceptance of those who stand out.
In the same way that the places in the film are not named, the dialogue is in "interslavic", a constructed language that should be understandable to all Slavic speakers. The director has stated that this is done so that the people in the film are not associated with specific countries. However, German is also spoken, since German soldiers are among the people the young boy meets along the way – but they are not necessarily the ones who perform the most bestial acts. Several of the characters are also portrayed by internationally known actors such as Harvey Keitel, Udo Kier, Stellan Skarsgård, Julian Sands and Barry Pepper.
Controversial author
The film is based on the novel of the same title from 1965, written by Jerzy Kosiński, who emigrated from Poland to the United States in 1957. The same author wrote the novel Being There (1970), which was filmed by director Hal Ashby in 1979 with Peter Sellers in the lead role – well known here at home under the title Welcome, Mr. Chance.
Kosiński was a controversial author. Being There was accused of plagiarizing a Polish success novel, while it has been claimed that The Painted Bird was written by others for him. In addition, the latter novel was mistakenly taken for being autobiographical, not least because the author had spoken loudly about similar atrocities he had allegedly experienced and witnessed during World War II. Kosiński was admittedly a child in Poland during the war, but he and the rest of the family survived with the help of non-Jewish Poles who protected them at the risk of their own lives.
Medieval evil
Several critics have drawn parallels between the filming of The Painted Bird and Elem Klimov's Soviet feature film Go and see! from 1985. It is an understandable comparison, as both films depict the horrors of war through the eyes of a child – but The Painted Bird is still a pretty different beast. In this film, the actual acts of war are not at the center. Instead, one is illuminated malice which seems deeply rooted in the rural population, and which, like these people, almost appears as medieval. Here, evil is sometimes banal, as Hannah Arendt put it. At other times it is an expression of distress and desperation, and at other times it is pure sadism.
The film is beautifully photographed with 35mm film by Vladimír Smutný. The absence of color can possibly create a welcome distance to the most violent individual elements, but at the same time corresponds with the way we are used to seeing this war from documentary footage. The episodic structure, where the story is divided into chapters by the names of people the boy meets, in turn contributes to giving the film a somewhat fabulous feel. The Painted Bird does not strive for a completely realistic realism and can be seen as a more allegorical narrative: A walk through the circles of hell à la Dante, or through the history of bestiality à la Bjørneboe.
Some audiences may feel compelled to leave the cinema
Left the movie theater
Some audience members may feel compelled to leave the cinema, as several reportedly did then The Painted Bird premiered at the Venice Film Festival last year. And you can certainly ask questions about why one must witness these gruesome scenes, especially if the story is to be read metaphorically. The most obvious answer, however, is that the film describes an unusually cruel and brutal time, in which far worse events actually took place than that. The Painted Bird shows. History has also taught us that humans are capable of committing unbelievably vicious acts. This evil can undoubtedly be fueled by war, but is by no means limited to such circumstances. Maybe the reminder of this potential evil is timely enough in itself?
The Painted Bird is, as I said, hardly a movie for everyone. For the rest of us, it is a powerful, harrowing and, in its own way, magnificent work.
The Painted Bird has its Norwegian cinema premiere on 9 October.


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Earlier this week I had to delay my trip to Boston, missing an important session put on by the newly formed Alliance of Women in Workers' Compensation. The program, a pre-conference event to the annual WCRI Conference that starts today, was called Creating an Advocacy-Based Claims Model for Workers' Compensation.
I arrived in Boston late yesterday afternoon. Friends I had dinner with told me it was an excellent event, with thought provoking information and ideas. Many of them were apparently centered around one of my pet topics; communication and the words we use with injured workers in our system. I regret missing that program – but all is not lost.
Our friends at Out Front Ideas, Mark Walls and Kimberly George, will be presenting their next webinar on that specific topic. It is scheduled for March 15, 2016, at 11:00AM CST.
Here is a description of the webinar:
The Alliance of Women in Workers' Compensation is hosting a conference in Boston on March 9th, titled "Creating an Advocacy-Based Claims Model." This webinar will explore topics discussed there, including the rationale behind an advocacy-based claims model that engages all key stakeholders with a consistent approach and truly strives to provide the best outcome for the injured worker. Our guests are participants in the collaborative event and will join us to share their insights and recommendations.
- Key elements that should be included in the design of an advocacy-based claims model.
- Important considerations and obstacles that must be overcome for implementation.
- How stakeholders like employers, payers, service providers and attorneys can build a business case around adopting such a model.
- How this model helps to increase employee satisfaction and, ultimately, reduce costs.
- Denise Zoe Algire, Director of Managed Care & Disability, Corporate Risk Management at Albertsons Safeway
- Artemis Emslie, President at myMatrixx
- Noreen Olson, Manager, Claims at Starbucks
- Kathy Tazic, Managing Director, National Accounts at Sedgwick
Those interested may register here. I can tell you I won't miss it this time.


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What you need to know about impaired driving penalties
Impaired driving is not only dangerous, but it can also ruin lives. However, many drivers in Ontario continue to drive while impaired, and accidents remain a road safety threat.
While much work has been done, there is still a way to go. If you do your part, you can help make our roads safer.
In this blog, we'll discuss impaired driving in Ontario. We'll provide impaired driving definitions and discuss laws, penalties and statistics. Get essential information all drivers must be aware of before getting behind the wheel.
What is impaired driving?
Impaired driving is a serious offence. It refers to two main types of impairment – drug impairment and alcohol impairment. Driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher is a criminal offence. You also face the consequences if compound BAC is between 0.05 and 0.08. The term that encompasses many impairments, such as driving high.
Driving while impaired puts people at risk, increases your chances of getting into an accident, and could even land you in jail, not to mention the severe insurance consequences. The criminal code of Canada and each province have laws prohibiting impaired driving.
Is impaired driving a criminal offence in Canada?
Yes. There are provincial and federal laws outlawing impaired driving. You face criminal charges at the federal level, and you also face penalties for breaking provincial driving laws.
Impaired Driving Criminal Code Definition
Is impaired driving an indictable offence in Canada? Yes, impaired driving is a crime. The definition of impaired driving under Section 253 of the Criminal Code of Canada is as follows :
253 (1) - Everyone commits an offence who operates a motor vehicle or vessel or operates or assists in the operation of an aircraft or of railway equipment or has the care or control of a motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft or railway equipment, whether it is in motion or not:
- (A) while the person's ability to operate the vehicle, vessel, aircraft or railway equipment is impaired by alcohol or a drug; or
- (B) having consumed alcohol in such a quantity that the concentration in the person's blood exceeds eighty milligrams of alcohol in one hundred millilitres of blood.
Impaired driving definition by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation :
"Impaired driving means operating a vehicle (including cars, trucks, boats, snowmobiles and off-road vehicles) while under the influence of alcohol or drugs."
While the definition of what constitutes drinking and driving is clear, there is ongoing research and debate about the definition of drug-impaired driving.
How long does impaired driving stay on your record in Ontario?
In Ontario, an impaired driving charge will stay on your driving record for three years. It will take ten years to remove the conviction from your criminal history.
Can you go to jail for impaired driving?
You can go to jail for impaired driving. Depending on what the charge and offence are, it will determine the length. For example, if it is your third impaired driving offence, and your BAC is over 80mg, you could face 120 days minimum jail time. If you cause bodily harm, you could face a maximum of 14 years in jail for impaired driving.
How does impaired driving affect insurance?
An impaired driving conviction will significantly impact your rates, how you are classified, and your ability to get coverage. Expect your car insurance to skyrocket with an impaired driving charge. Your rates can increase by up to 5 times your average premiums or more.
Impaired drivers are riskier because they are more likely to be repeat offenders. MADD Canada reports 30% of drivers with an impaired conviction get another within 10 years.
You may have issues getting covered if you are convicted of an impaired driving charge. You could be denied coverage or require high risk insurance.
It's also important to remember that if you are intoxicated and cause an accident, your insurer will not cover you. On the other hand, if a motorist is intoxicated and causes an accident, you will be covered.
What is the difference between impaired driving and DUI?
Many people assume impaired driving and DUI are the same. DUI is one of the many types of impaired driving that focuses on drinking and driving and may cause you to need a DUI insurance. Impaired driving reflects a person's ability to operate equipment (vehicle, boat, plane, railway) while impaired by drugs or alcohol.
What can impair driving?
There are three main types of impaired driving, each of which can impact your ability to drive :
- Drinking and driving : This is the most commonly associated form of impaired driving.
- Drug-impaired driving : The use of legal and illegal drugs before or while driving can cause impairment.
- Prescription medication : This is often overlooked, but taking prescription medication can impact your ability to drive as much as drugs and alcohol.
Other things impairing your driving ability include lack of sleep, distracted driving, and texting and driving.
Laws for impaired driving in Ontario
As of December 18, 2018, Canada has new impaired driving and driving laws. The Government of Canada introduced changes to impaired driving laws in Canada, giving law enforcement new powers. Changes to both drug and alcohol impaired driving were introduced. The changes included in the legislation include :
- Mandatory alcohol breathalyzer testing : Police will now have the authority to demand a breath sample from any driver they stop. They no longer require reasonable suspicion. You can be charged if you refuse to take the roadside test.
- No more bolus drinking defence : If the past, drivers could argue they consumed alcohol just before driving and it was not absorbed. This defence is eliminated.
- Oral fluid samples : Police have the authority to demand oral fluid samples (saliva) if they suspect the driver is impaired from drugs. A positive test could lead to further testing, such as a blood test.
- Drug-impaired fines : Drivers with two nanograms but less than five nanograms of THC per millilitre of blood could face a fine of up to $1,000. More than five nanograms or mixing drugs with alcohol could lead to more significant fines and possible jail time.
The new laws also increase the maximum fines for most alcohol impaired offences. Changes to the interlock program and other changes were also proposed.
What are the penalties for impaired driving?
There are a variety of penalties for impaired driving. Your impaired driving penalties will depend upon whether you've been convicted of impaired driving in the past. Being convicted of impaired driving could lead to :
- License : The loss of your driver's licence.
- Impound : You could have your vehicle impounded.
- Fees : You may need to pay an administrative monetary penalty.
- Treatment programs : You may need to go to an educational treatment program.
- Fines : Receive a fine upon conviction.
- Ignition interlock : You may be required to install an ignition interlock device in order to drive your vehicle.
- Jail time : You could be sentenced to time in jail for your conviction.
- Criminal record : You could get a criminal record.
Laws for impaired driving in Canada
The criminal code of Canada impaired driving penalties and fines vary based on the charge and offence. Repeat offenders face greater fines, penalties, and jail time. These penalties are in addition to provincial impaired driving laws. The criminal code of Canada impaired driving penalties are as follows as outlined by the Department of Justice :
Alcohol Impairment
- Alcohol-impaired driving
- Having a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) at or over 80mg per 100ml of blood within 2 hours of driving.
- 1st offence : Mandatory minimum $1000 fine; Maximum 10 years imprisonment
- 2nd offence : Mandatory minimum 30 days imprisonment; Maximum 10 years imprisonment
- 3rd offence : Mandatory minimum 120 days imprisonment; Maximum 10 years imprisonment
Drug Impairment
- Drug-impaired driving
- Having 5ng or more of THC per ml of blood within 2 hours of driving.
- Any detectable level of LSD, psilocybin, psilocin, ketamine, PCP, cocaine, methamphetamine, 6-mam within 2 hours of driving.
- Having 5mg or more of GHB per 1 litre of blood within 2 hours of driving.
- 1st offence : Mandatory minimum $1000 fine; Maximum 10 years imprisonment.
- 2nd offence : Mandatory minimum 30 days imprisonment; Maximum 10 years imprisonment.
- 3rd offence : Mandatory minimum 120 days imprisonment; Maximum 10 years imprisonment.
Combination of alcohol and drug impairment
- Having a BAC of 50mg per 100ml of blood + 2.5ng or more of THC per 1ml of blood within 2 hours of driving.
- 1st offence : Mandatory minimum $1000 fine; Maximum 10 years imprisonment
- 2nd offence : Mandatory minimum 30 days imprisonment; Maximum 10 years imprisonment
- 3rd offence : Mandatory minimum 120 days imprisonment; Maximum 10 years imprisonment
Impaired driving convictions in Ontario
The fines and penalties for impaired driving in Ontario vary. If you have a BAC of 0.05 to 0.08, you are considered in the warn range and will face administrative penalties. If you have a BAC of 0.08 or higher and are convicted you face a different set of penalties. The MTO outlines penalties for impaired driving convictions :
First Conviction
- 3 day licence suspension
- $250 fine
Second Offence Within 5 Years
- 7 day licence suspension
- $350 fine
- Mandatory education program
Third And Subsequent Offences Within 5 Years
- 30 day licence suspension
- $450 fine
- Mandatory treatment program
- Ignition interlock device for at least six months
- Mandatory medical evaluation to see if you meet requirements to drive in Ontario
Drug-impaired driving - summary conviction
Here are the charges and penalties for drug impaired driving :
- Charge : Having over 2ng but less than 5ng of THC per ml of blood within 2 hours of driving.
- Penalty : Maximum $1000 fine
- Charge : Impaired driving causing bodily harm
- Penalty : Maximum 2 years imprisonment less a day. If you are indicted you face a maximum of 14 years in jail.
- Charge : Impaired driving causing death
- Penalty : Maximum life imprisonment
- Charge : 1st offence + BAC of 80-119 ml
- Penalty : Mandatory minimum $1000 fine
- Charge : 1st offence + BAC of 120-159 ml
- Penalty : Mandatory minimum $1500 fine
- Charge : 1st offence + BAC of 160 mg or more
- Penalty : Mandatory minimum $2000 fine
Impaired driving penalties for commercial vehicle drivers
You cannot have any drugs or alcohol in your system if you drive a commercial vehicle. You will face the penalties below and additional penalties for impairment, just like any fully-licenced driver. You'll also have to pay a licence reinstatement fee every time your licence is suspended.
First offence
- 3-day immediate roadside licence suspension
- $250 penalty
Second offence
- 3-day immediate roadside licence suspension
- education or treatment program
- $350 penalty
Third offence
- 3-day immediate roadside licence suspension
- education or treatment program
- Ignition interlock condition for six months
- $450 penalty
What are the penalties for refusing a roadside sobriety test?
Refusal to take a BAC roadside test or if a drug recognition evaluator determines you are impaired can result in serious penalties. It is a criminal offence under Criminal Code section 320.15(1) to refuse to provide a roadside SFST, breath test, or oral fluid sample. Minimum penalties include :
If convicted, the driver will serve a jail term of a minimum of 30 days and up to 10 years.
Under the Highway Traffic Act, a driver can also be fined :
- 90 day licence suspension
- Vehicle impoundment for 7 days
- $550 fine
- $281 licence reinstatement fee
- Mandatory treatment program
- Use of an ignition interlock device for 6 months (if it's your third occurrence within 10 years)
Impaired driving statistics in Canada
Statistics Canada's most recent report on impaired driving, Impaired Driving in Canada, 2015, provides a great overview of impaired driving facts and stats. Here is what the report found :
- Impaired driving is down : Police reported 72,039 impaired driving incidents in 2015, the lowest since 1986. In 2016, there were about 70,000 incidents. In 2017, there were 69,000.
- Drug-impaired driving is up : 3000 incidents were reported, double the amount in 2009. There were about 3000 incidents in 2016, and 3500 in 2017.
- Ontario leading the way : Ontario, along with Quebec and Manitoba, has the lowest instances of impaired driving among all provinces and territories.
- 1 in 6 : Are repeat offenders.
- Night time occurrence : About half of impaired driving instances occurred between 11pm and 4am.
- Young drivers have the highest rates : Drivers aged 20-24 have the highest impaired driving rates at 480 incidents per 100,000 drivers.
- Males the most likely culprits : 80% of those charged with impaired driving are male. However, the number of females charged (20%) has increased over the past three decades.
"In spite of a decline in impaired driving rates over the past 30 years, impaired driving still remains one of the most frequent criminal offences and is among the leading criminal causes of death in Canada. In addition, while alcohol-impaired driving is down over the past several decades, drug-impaired driving is on the rise."
Impaired driving facts from MADD Canada
According a research report by MADD Canada, Total Crash Deaths Involving Alcohol and/or Drugs in Canada, by Jurisdiction, 2012 :
- Impaired is a daily occurrence : About four people are killed each day in crashes involving alcohol and/or drugs.
- Impaired is a leading factor in traffic fatalities : Of the traffic accidents resulting in death in 2012, 58.8% involved drivers who had some alcohol and/or drug presence in their systems.
According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control, Canada is the leader of the drunk driving death rate among wealthy countries. According to the report, 34% of vehicle deaths in Canada were due to alcohol impairment. This is 3% higher than the United States (31%) and New Zealand (31%).
"Countries with the lowest percentage of fatal crashes tied to alcohol were Israel (3.2 per cent), Japan (6.2 per cent), and Austria (6.8 per cent)," says Douglas Quan on National Post.
How do police detect impaired drivers?
Police use various tests to assess drivers' sobriety. In Ontario, they use these four tests :
- Field sobriety test : If police suspect impairment, they will perform a roadside standardized field sobriety test.
- Breath testing : Police can demand a breath sample from any drivers they stop. This is used to determine a drivers BAC.
- Drug recognition evaluation : If an officer believes drugs impair a driver the driver will be required to take a test at the police station. The test assesses drug impairment.
- Approved drug screening devices : Police can demand an oral fluid sample to assess drug impairment.
Impaired driving and new and young drivers
There is zero tolerance for driving and driving and drug impaired driving for new drivers. New and young drivers in Ontario are not permitted to have any alcohol or drugs. This applies to all drivers with a G1 or G2 drivers licence. They will receive fines and penalties even if trace amounts are in their system. You must have a 0.00% BAC when driving, even if you are legal drinking age.
Impaired driving causing death, bodily harm
Impaired driving laws become more severe if you cause harm to others. Here is a look at the charges and penalties :
- Impaired driving causing bodily harm : If convicted, you could face a minimum of two years and up to 10 years in jail. If indicted, there is maximum 14 years imprisonment.
- Impaired driving causing death : If indicted, you could face imprisonment for life.
What is the back on track program?
If you are convicted of impaired driving, you will be required to complete the Back On Track Program. This includes if you were convicted of driving while impaired by drugs. You can register for the program online and attend in person at a location in your city.
You will be required to complete an Education Workshop and a Treatment Workshop. The program takes 16 hours to complete. The cost of the program is $634. If you do not complete the program your licence will remain suspended.
How can I avoid driving while impaired?
It's important to never put yourself in situations where you could get behind the wheel when impaired. Here are some common sense tips to help you avoid driving while impaired :
- Be responsible : Make the decision to not drive if you've been drinking or using drugs.
- Have a plan : Always have a plan to get home safely. Plan ahead of time before you go out for the evening.
- Use a designated driver : Agree upon a designated driver before you start drinking.
- Call a driver service : Call a taxi, Uber, Lyft, or designated driver service to get home.
- Stay the night : Make arrangements to stay at a friend or families home or book a hotel.
You can also help prevent others from driving while impaired. Don't allow others to drive if they have been drinking. If you suspect a driver to be impaired, notify the police. Taking these steps can help keep our roads safe.
Ontario Impaired Driving FAQs
Drivers have a lot of questions related to impaired driving rules, laws, penalties and consequences. Here are the most common :
Impaired driving will affect your auto insurance for 6 years. During this time, you pay much higher rates.
Contrary to what you may think, there are no demerit points for impaired driving in Ontario. Impaired falls under the Criminal Code of Canada. There may be demerit points for other moving violations related to an impaired charge.
Blood alcohol concentration is something you hear about in relation to drunk driving. Blood alcohol concentration means the amount of alcohol a person has in their bloodstream at a given time.
A BAC of 0.08% means your blood supply has 0.08 parts of alcohol for every 1000 parts of blood. As your BAC increases, so does your level of impairment.
When a person has a BAC of 0.05%, they can experience minor impairments related to memory and reasoning. It can impair your ability to drive. At 0.05%, you have 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood in your system. It also means you have reached the warm level.


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The storm that dumped up to two feet of snow on New England continues to linger across the southern part of the region Tuesday evening, but the snow tapers off at night.
Coastal areas will see a slow seawater recession from Tuesday afternoon's high tide. Our temperatures fall to around freezing in southern New England and in the 20s north so it will be icy overnight.
Watch for patchy drizzle that may freeze or a few snow showers in southern New England. Northern Maine continues to receive a few inches of snow overnight.
Wednesday will be quieter with a northwest breeze and temperatures in the low to mid 30s. Clouds hang around and we do have another chance at scattered snow showers for the mountains, north country and also southern New England. Scattered coatings to 2 inches of snow will be possible in any shower.
On Thursday, our storm finally pulls away far enough to take a lot of the clouds with it. We expect some sunshine and temperatures in the upper 30s.
We warm a bit into the low 40s across southern New England Friday into Saturday -- this means a mainly rain event as our next storm moves in. Some snow will fall in the mountains and a wintry mix is probable in higher terrain south.
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Our weather pattern remains active in the 10-day forecast.
Saturday we have another break with some sun and highs in the low 40s. Another coastal storm could track through Sunday into Monday. This one seems to move quicker than the last. There is some wobbling on track and timing in the forecast models, but we may see snow for all again.
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- Tom Brady is putting his 20 years of NFL experience to use coaching up his new teammates on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- While Brady is still getting to know his receiving corps, he's watched their film enough to know what tips to offer.
- Tight end O.J. Howard said he was appreciative of Brady's advice. "He puts it in my head every day," Howard said of Brady's coaching. "That's what a true leader does."
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Tom Brady is only days into his first training camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he's already coaching up his new teammates with impressive familiarity.
According to Peter King at NBC Sports, Brady has offered tips to his new tight end O.J. Howard thanks to watching extensive film of his play.
King caught the moment while Brady was connecting with Howard on a route in practice. Brady called out to Howard to "Keep those shoulders square" and pantomimed, pumping his arms up and down.
"That's Tom coaching me," Howard told King. "Tom's been coaching a lot of guys one-on-one."
While Brady hasn't played enough with his new teammates to know their tendencies inside and out, he has apparently watched enough film to know how to improve.
"When he says, 'Shoulders square,' if you watch me on film, and he watched me, watched me a lot, I'd be running a vertical route, not going as fast as I should have," Howard told King. "That's because I'd be running a vertical route, but I'd look back, and it'd slow me down. He'd say, 'Keep those shoulders square. Don't slow down for me. Six, eight yards, pump your arms, sell it like a go route—I'll get you the ball."
Howard said that he appreciated the tips from Brady.
"When Tom does that, it's huge for me to hear," Howard said. "I worked on that all offseason, a bad habit I had to break. He puts it in my head every day. That's what a true leader does. He does it in a humble way. So chill. That's Tom Brady, one of the best to ever play our game, and every day he's got something for me to make me better."
Brady will make his debut with the Buccaneers in just four weeks when they open the season against the New Orleans Saints on September 13. Between now and then, Brady still surely has plenty more coaching left to do.
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