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January 2024
Legal Blunders to Avoid This Opposite Day WHY EXPERT GUIDANCE MATTERS
The worst advice you will ever receive will likely be about a legal case. Bad legal guidance can shut down any opportunity for a just resolution. For those who don’t know, Jan. 25 is Opposite Day, so I’m here to share horrific advice you would never hear me say. Hopefully, you’ll see why this advice should never be followed and why you should always listen to your expert attorney ( not your uncle or coworker ). ‘Post whatever you want on social media.’ I know it’s become part of our daily lives to post updates about ourselves on social media, but when it comes to your case, I will always advise you to post nothing about it online. I’ve seen clients who have dramatically reduced the value of their cases because of comments they made on social media. I can tell you that lawyers from the opposing party routinely check claimants’ social media posts. If you claim you’re in pain after an accident but then post a photo of you having the time of your life at a nice restaurant with your friends and smiling ear to ear, who will believe your claim? Anything that contradicts your injury claim can completely close your case. ‘Broadcast your settlements win.’ Aside from legal matters, one piece of advice I would never suggest is to share with others how much compensation you received from your case. People who post about their settlements online soon have friends and relatives asking them for a loan. Obviously, this can put you in an awkward position and even put you at a higher risk of robbery. Your details aren’t difficult to find, so be discreet and keep any settlement information to yourself and those you trust. ‘Don’t see a doctor after an accident.’ Many people oppose going to the doctor for some reason. But when people choose to suffer at home from their pain
instead of receiving treatment, it’s more challenging to prove their injuries. The jurors will be unable to process why an injured person would not see a doctor. The result? They might conclude you weren’t hurt at all. That is why I would always recommend that if you’re in a car accident, you must receive medical treatment to detect any injuries or issues early on and keep it documented. With this documentation, you can better prove your case. ‘It’s okay to keep information from your lawyer.’ You may think some information is best kept hidden, even from your attorney, but you must tell them everything. Even if you think it might hurt your case, like a prior injury, your lawyer can use this vital information to strengthen your case. Again, I assure you the opposing lawyer will always find any information you’re trying to hide. They will dig through your social media, medical records, police records, etc. If they bring this information to light in court after you tried to hide it, consider your case over. ‘Trust everyone’s unverified legal advice.’ Lastly, please refrain from taking any legal advice from anyone who is not a lawyer. So many people offer inaccurate information that can thoroughly damage your case. I often hear people tell me their uncle thinks they should do this or that, but I have to ensure they understand this is not the right step to take. Your uncle’s advice is usually really bad! Call us if you’re relying on your uncle’s or second cousin twice removed’s legal advice. Our expert team can always offer you the real legal guidance you need.
–Samuel Harms
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The Weird Actions of Brilliant Thinkers
Some of history’s greatest thinkers were more than a little eccentric. Let’s look at strange facts about five inventors, scientists, and philosophers who helped shape our world. Inventor Nikola Tesla walked around a building three times before entering it. He apparently became obsessed with the numbers 3, 6, and 9 and would only stay in hotel rooms that had a number divisible by 3.
Famed physicist Albert Einstein created a contract for his first wife that outlined her household duties. The contract established that she must provide fresh meals, clean laundry, and “silence on request.” Unsurprisingly, they divorced after 11 years. Scientist Marie Curie carried test tubes full of radioactive isotopes in her pockets almost everywhere she went. She also kept them in desk drawers and open areas around her lab. This practice is believed to have contributed to her death from aplastic anemia in 1934. The ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras was afraid of fava beans, which wasn’t an uncommon fear during his time. Myth said that fava beans contained the souls of the dead since they had a flesh-like appearance. Finally, Sir Isaac Newton once inserted a sewing needle into his eye for an experiment to learn about how the eye perceived color and light. Surely, there was a less gruesome way to test his hypothesis!
Nestled in northern Mexico near Durango lies a mysterious tract of land that has baffled some scientists and hobbyists for years: the Zone of Silence. According to urban myth, this enigmatic area is where radio signals and telecommunications mysteriously vanish into thin air. It all started in 1970 when a U.S. White Sands Missile Base missile veered off its predetermined path and crashed into this strange dead zone — 400 miles from its designated target. U.S. Air Force authorities employed local residents to recover the missile, all while keeping the specifics and location of the missile under wraps. When the rocket was eventually discovered in a sand mound, a complex retrieval system was established, which included extending a railroad track to the dune. Though the THE ZONE OF SILENCE : Where Science and Conspiracy Converge
objective was to maintain secrecy, this incident might have sparked even more questions about the area’s secrets. Since that time, theories and conspiracies about the area have grown. They range from odd UFO sightings and alien encounters to unexplained fossils and natural phenomena. Scientists in the area say there is no truth to these rumors, and those with expert knowledge of the area’s local flora and fauna can explain each discrepancy. Despite these rebuttals, though, conspiracy theorists continue to flock to the zone in search of “answers.”
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TAKE A BREAK
White noise is commonly used to help people fall asleep, but now, more people are using it to increase their concentration during the workday. By providing a consistent background sound, white noise can mask environmental distractions like chattering, traffic, or intermittent noises that may otherwise disturb concentration. Here are a few benefits of utilizing white noise in your day. Calming Effect White noise, especially calm nature sounds, exerts a soothing effect on the mind, providing a stable auditory environment that reduces sudden distractions. The calming influence can help you feel more positive and enable the mind to transition to a more conducive state for a deeper focus on work or study. Boosts Concentration White noise boosts concentration by increasing background neural “noise” in the brain, which helps essential neural signals to stand out and be detected, which can enhance cognitive performance. This can be particularly useful when you need to train your attention while tackling complex problems. Calm Your Mind, Boost Your Productivity: The Benefits of White Noise
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Cheesy Chicken Chowder
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Ingredients
Enhances Creativity Some studies suggest that moderate white noise can improve creativity and
• 3 cups chicken broth • 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes • 1 cup diced carrots • 1 cup diced celery • 1/2 cup diced onion • 1 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese • 2 cups cooked and diced chicken
imaginative thinking. It keeps the
idea gateway open during the generative process and
Directions 1. In a 4-quart saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat and add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. 2. In another medium saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour until smooth. Slowly stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat, then add cheese, stirring until melted. Add the cheesy mixture and chicken to the broth and heat it thoroughly!
enables you to think freely and develop novel solutions.
Whether you’re studying, working, or engaging in creative
endeavors, the benefits of white noise extend to a wide range of activities, making it a versatile tool for enhancing focus.
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4 Transform Your Home With These 3 Smart Devices! The Future of Home Living: DISCOVER THE MUST-HAVE SMART DEVICES FOR YOUR SPACE
When we think of technological innovations, we may focus on things like smartphones and self-driving cars. But in today’s fast-paced and ever-advancing world, our homes are experiencing smart revolutions of their own.
can set daily reminders for specific tasks, appointments, or medications; place outbound calls for emergencies; and even provide basic first-aid instructions when asked. Robot Vacuums On average, Americans spend six hours a week vacuuming their homes. While this task may seem simple, it can be quite physically demanding. Robot vacuums clean even the toughest spots (like under the couch!) all on their own, then return to their charging station. Smart Pet Feeders We love our furry friends, but feeding them at the same time every day can be a challenge. Not only that but feeding our four-legged friends requires a bit of bending, too. Luckily, smart pet feeders do all the work for you! They distribute food and water automatically and on a consistent schedule.
Smart home devices are easy to operate and make our lives easier. So, if you’re looking to make a digital upgrade to your home, here are three devices we recommend you check out. Voice-Activated Assistants Voice assistants, like Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home’s “Hey Google,” and Apple Homepod’s Siri, can be incredibly helpful around the house. With just a simple verbal command, they
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