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Have You Seen This? Drinking in high-wind conditions is tough
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No matter how he tries, taking a sip from his bottle of water is an impossibility. I mean, he can barely even keep his footing. - photo by Martha Ostergar
Martha Ostergar
KSL
Published: Jun 7, 2015, 3:49 AM
WINDYTON As a kid I remember going outside on high-wind days and seeing how far I could lean into the wind without falling over, and I would do it for hours.

Even now I love a good blustery day, but Im not sure how much I would love the wind if it deprived me of the essentials of life, just like it deprived the man in this video of a drink of water during high winds in Iceland.

No matter how he tries, taking a sip from his bottle of water is an impossibility. I mean, he can barely even keep his footing.

OK, so he positions himself to ensure he doesnt get a drink you know, for the comedy but that doesnt mean these Icelandic winds arent impressive as he slips and slides down a hill.

Theres no identifiable information on the exact speeds in this particular video, but you can be sure its above their average of 16 mph predicted for the next 10 days.

The only thing that would make this video better would be a little Benny Hill theme music. For as we all know, that iconic song brings everything to its comedic peak.
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Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program announces grant
Funds earmarked for Share the Road initiatives
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Bryan County News
Updated: Dec 1, 2017, 7:02 PM
Published: Nov 28, 2017, 7:08 PM

Grant funding totaling $93,458 has been awarded to the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The approved funding will be used to increase motorcycle safety awareness and outreach by encouraging all motorists and motorcyclists to Share the Road.

“The need for motorcycle safety programs is greater than ever, and this support from GOHS enables motorcycle safety programs and impaired riding initiatives to reach riders and non-riders alike” said Commissioner Spencer R. Moore. “Thank you GOHS for helping (the Department of Driver Services) and GMSP educate and encourage all Georgia drivers to ‘Share the Road.’”

The grant allows DDS to further develop the Motorcycle Safety Outreach Program by continuing to fund a position to promote state and national safety initiatives. The GMSP outreach coordinator researches, coordinates and helps maintain an adequate presence at industry events, local schools and colleges, regional meetings and festivals to increase awareness of motorcycles on the roadways and provide the most current information on motorcycle safety initiatives.

Visitors to a GMSP event display are also encouraged to sign up for regular newsletters which provide additional safety information, as well as review the motorcycle safety message on other social media platforms.

GMSP regulates motorcycle training for new riders, as well as seasoned riders, who want to learn how to ride a motorcycle legally and safely. The program is based on a continuum of learning and therefore offers three entry points to rider education.

Students participating in the Basic Riders Course do not need specialized motorcycle equipment, as the GMSP provides both a motorcycle and a helmet to class participants. Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a 90-day license waiver card that exempts them from both the written and on-cycle skills tests needed to obtain a Class M license in the state of Georgia.

Please visit the DDS website at www.dds.georgia.gov for many online services including the convenience of enrolling in a GMSP training class and accessing many licensing services.

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