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My alarm goes off, I know I always have a back up alarm so I don’t get up until the second one goes off. I brush my teeth, take a shower and brush my hair. Usually, I prepare my lunch the night before so all I have to do is get a quick breakfast. I jump in my vehicle, say my prayers and drive to work. When I arrive at work, I get a cup of coffee and run my daily reports.

6. Drunk driving can be stop by enforcing stricter laws or penalties for anyone guilty of drinking and driving. The penalty for a 1st offense could be classes, fines and community services. I believe this would make a difference. A second offense penalty would require installation of a breathalyzer machine in their vehicle, at the offender’s expense. The car should

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