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Tips To Avoid Drinking And Driving

Published

3 years ago

April 14, 2022

Almost everyone knows the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. Unfortunately, even with this awareness, many still get behind the wheel drunk, which can result in tragedy for them and other drivers.

“As many as 29 people die daily in alcohol-related auto crashes in America,” cites the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The good news is that these traffic fatalities are avoidable if all drivers choose to drink responsibly.

What Constitutes DUI?

Besides the chances of an accident, drunk driving can get you in trouble with the law. All states have laws that make driving while impaired illegal, with most having a limit of between 0.05 to 0.08 BAC. David Lish at Grand Canyon Law Group states, “Driving under the influence puts everybody at risk. However, a Dui also comes with years of legal repercussions and thousands of dollars.”

The laws are even more stringent for drivers below the age of 21, with an alcohol level of 0.01 being enough to get you in trouble. Upon a conviction with DUI, a person risks having their license suspended or even time in prison.

Take A Cab or Have a Designated Driver

There are some things you can do to avoid drinking and driving. For example, you may want to avoid drinking alone and taking your car with you. Even when you may not be planning to drive after drinking, a few drinks can cloud your judgment, and you may end up taking the wheel. If you must drink alone, leave your car at home or the office and take a taxi to and from your drinking spot.

Going out for drinks with friends or colleagues on a weekend night can be a lot of fun. When planning for that night out, always make sure that one or a number of your friends are the designated drivers, which means no alcohol for them.

If no one is willing to be the designated driver, make it a rule always to leave the vehicles behind and instead use taxis. While a taxi may seem like an expensive option, it is nothing compared to a DUI charge or getting involved in an accident.

Be The Responsible One

The first rule in drinking is drinking responsibly. Responsible drinking means being in control of when and where to have drinks and making plans on how to get home. Don’t feel pressured to take drinks outside of your plans. Doing so may get you into the temptation of driving home after the drinks.

Whatever happens, never get in a car with someone who has been drinking. While you may not get in trouble with the police if they get pulled over, it is utterly irresponsible. Even when you may not get caught by police, you may end up dead, injured, or even worse, the same happening to someone else who had nothing to do with your irresponsible conduct.

If you are old enough to drink alcohol, you should be wise enough to make informed decisions.. For every drunk driver-related accident, the drivers believed they could perfectly control their vehicles when they left their drinking spot. But the truth is they could not, and they did not.

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Why Derik Fay Is Becoming a Case Study in Long-Haul Entrepreneurship

Published

1 week ago

July 2, 2025

Michelle Langton

Entrepreneurship today is often framed in extremes — overnight exits or public flameouts. But a small cohort of operators is being studied for something far less viral: consistency. Among them, Derik Fay has quietly surfaced as a long-term figure whose name appears frequently across sectors, interviews, and editorial mentions — yet whose personal visibility remains relatively limited.

Fay’s career spans more than 20 years and includes work in private investment, business operations, and emerging entertainment ventures. Though many of his companies are not household names, the volume and duration of his activity have made him a subject of interest among business media outlets and founders who study entrepreneurial longevity over fame.

He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1978, and while much of his early career remains undocumented publicly, recent profiles including recurring features in Forbes — have chronicled his current portfolio and leadership methods. These accounts often emphasize his pattern of working behind the scenes, embedding within businesses rather than leading from a distance. His style is often described by peers as “operational first, media last.”

Fay has also become recognizable for his consistency in leadership approach: focus on internal systems, low public profile, and long-term strategy over short-term visibility. At 46 years old, his posture in business remains one of longevity rather than disruption a contrast to many of the more heavily publicized entrepreneurs of the post-2010 era.

While Fay has never publicly confirmed his net worth, independent analysis based on documented real estate holdings, corporate exits, and investment activity suggests a conservative floor of $100 million, with several credible indicators placing the figure at well over $250 million. The exact number may remain private but the scale is increasingly difficult to overlook.

He is also involved in creative sectors, including film and media, and maintains a presence on social platforms, though not at the scale or tone of many personal-brand-driven CEOs. He lives with his long-term partner, Shandra Phillips, and is the father of two daughters — both occasionally referenced in interviews, though rarely centered.

While not an outspoken figure, Fay’s work continues to gain media attention. The reason may lie in the contrast he presents: in a climate of rapid rises and equally rapid burnout, his profile reflects something less dramatic but increasingly valuable — steadiness.

There are no viral speeches. No Twitter threads drawing blueprints. Just a track record that’s building its own momentum over time.

Whether that style becomes the norm for the next wave of founders is unknown. But it does offer something more enduring than buzz: a model of entrepreneurship where attention isn’t the currency — results are.