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THE DEFENSE REPORT
OCTOBER 2022
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A GLIMPSE INTO THE MOST COMMON PHOBIAS SPOOKY SEASON Goblins, ghosts, and ghouls, oh my! It’s time to whip out those scary movies because Halloween has arrived! While we have been seeing tons of pumpkin-spiced everything on the shelves and on menus, nothing quite says “It’s fall” like Halloween! Along with Halloween comes spooky season, a time to dress up and give your friends a fright, cuddle on the couch and watch horror films, and put cheesy decorations on display in the front yard for welcoming trick-or- treaters. On Halloween, we welcome and embrace and create fears, but did you know that phobias and extreme fears are fairly common? According to Johns Hopkins, roughly 19 million people in the U.S. have one or more phobias that range anywhere from mild to severe in nature. I found some of the most common ones to be both interesting and relatable. Let’s take a look at five of the most common phobias.
FEAR OF FLYING About 25 million people nationwide have a fear of flying on airplanes, but these fears range in severity. Aviophobia is an extreme fear of flying and usually keeps people from traveling on an airplane at all costs. For some, it’s the fear of crashing that keeps them far away from air travel. For others, claustrophobia comes into play and they fear the tight cabin space. FEAR OF THUNDER AND/OR LIGHTNING For some, a thunderstorm is therapeutic and one of the most fascinating things to watch from the front porch. But, for others, astraphobia, or fear of bad weather conditions, is severe. In fact, it’s estimated that roughly one in 10 Americans experience this fear. Some will even intentionally move to certain areas where inclement weather is more rare. FEAR OF PEOPLE Yes, this is a thing, and it’s common! According to the National Institute of Mental Health, roughly 15 million American adults display signs of social phobia, including public speaking, eating or drinking in front of other people, or just simply being around people that they aren’t close to. This type of phobia usually develops in the early teenage years and can remain a problem for a lifetime. This Halloween, will you be dressing as something spooky or carving a scary face in your pumpkin? While it’s tons of fun to embrace fear, spook a friend, or even give yourself a night of fright while watching
“What gets your skin crawling?”
FEAR OF SNAKES Ophidiophobia, or the extreme fear of snakes, is considered to be the most common fear among humans. People with this phobia experience anxiety when they encounter a snake, hear a sound they believe could be a snake, or even just think about a snake. Forget talking to these people about snakes — this could trigger them too! FEAR OF THE DENTIST Do you know anyone who gets excited to visit the dentist? I surely don’t! In fact, according to a study, roughly 36% of the population has dentophobia, meaning they fear going to the dentist. However, a smaller percentage has a serious condition in which they will avoid the dentist altogether, even while experiencing excruciating pain.
a horror movie, don’t forget that some people have genuine fears of some common, everyday experiences, interactions, animals, and forces of nature. What gets your skin crawling?
–Jim Yeargan
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5 WAYS TO STAND OUT AT WORK GOING BEYOND THE STATUS QUO
Today, the work place is riddled with employees just muddling through their day. We all know these people — they never miss an opportunity to let you know how much they don’t want to be there. So, when it comes to your boss’s impression of you, the last thing you want is to be lumped in with the others. Here are five foolproof ways to get noticed (in a good way) at work! FIND A BALANCE BETWEEN LEADER AND LEARNER. When you’re new to a career or project, observing, listening, and note taking are crucial ways to adapt and learn how things work. Once you’ve got your footing, taking on a leadership position is key, but it’s important to make sure you don’t come off too strong too early either! It’s all about
finding that balance and remembering that you never stop learning.
initiative to ensure your job is done well gets you noticed — even if that means doing something requiring extra effort! OFFER TO HELP OTHERS. Sure, work is busy and helping others makes it that much busier! But being a known “go- to” person around the office is a great thing — you add value! Not only will management not want to lose you, but they will keep their eye on you for advancement, too! COMPLETE TASKS WITHOUT BEING ASKED. If you notice something needs to be done, do it before you’re asked! Even if it’s just cleaning up the breakroom or taking out the trash, being proactive is sure to pay off! Those who go the extra mile always make a name for themselves. to avoid the driver if possible, and if it is safe to do so, obtain the driver’s license plate number and report it along with the driver’s actions to the local law enforcement agency. Some of the best methods to avoid being involved in an aggressive driving accident is to take several precautions including:
SPEAK UP DURING MEETINGS. During team and company meetings, be sure to contribute whenever possible. Management is listening and watching, and you don’t want to be noticed for sitting silently. Your silence could suggest disengagement. If you want to move up in the rankings, find your voice and contribute!
GO ABOVE AND BEYOND THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
In many cases, to reach the highest potential of your job position, you need to be willing to do a little more than the job description requires. Even though a supervisor may ask you to do a little more, taking the
KEEPING SAFE ON THE ROADS AGGRESSIVE DRIVING EXPLAINED
Road rage and aggressive driving are often lumped into the same category; however, in the state of Georgia, these charges are significantly different from each other. While road rage encompasses the intense anger that results from the stress and frustration of operating a motor vehicle in difficult conditions, aggressive driving includes many different types of dangerous driving habits and patterns. Georgia defines aggressive driving as “operating a motor vehicle with the intent to: annoy, harass, injure, intimidate, or obstruct another individual, which can include either a pedestrian or other passenger in a motor vehicle.”
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Driving through stop signs
Failure to yield Braking suddenly
Making frequent lane changes Passing motor vehicles using an emergency lane or turning lane
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Acting considerate towards all drivers
Avoid making eye contact with aggressive drivers
Passing on the inside
Weaving in and out of traffic Racing other motor vehicles
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Avoid competing with aggressive drivers Apologize to other drivers when you make a driving error Show signs of appreciation to other drivers Do not exit your vehicle to argue with another driver Don’t antagonize other drivers on the road Obey all posted traffic signs and laws Offer the right of way to drivers who seem aggressive Remain calm rather than aggressive
Using a cellphone while driving or operating a motor vehicle in any other distracted manner
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Accelerating rapidly
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According to the American Automobile Association’s Foundation for Traffic Safety, 56% of deadly accidents take place as a result of aggressive driving, and over the past year, one-third of drivers reported feeling threatened by an aggressive driver.
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Aggressive driving includes a variety of types of driving patterns including the following:
For all inquiries or concerns about an aggressive-driving case, the experienced attorneys at Yeargan & Kert LLC are dedicated to fighting on behalf of our clients! Give us a call today for the best representation!
If you encounter an aggressive driver while driving, what should you do?
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Tailgating
Illegal passing
Disregarding traffic signals Driving through red lights
Interacting with an aggressive driver is not a wise or safe strategy. The best strategy is
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LAUGH IT OFF
You’re driving along in Atlanta when, all of a sudden, you see those dreaded flashing red and blue lights in your rearview. Just like that, you’re pulled over under suspicion of DUI, and the police officer is asking you to take a field sobriety and breathalyzer test. What should you do? Did you know that in the state of Georgia, you are not required to submit to these tests? In fact, by taking a field sobriety test, you have nothing to gain and a lot to lose. Simply put, if the test reveals that you may be under the influence, you’ll be arrested for a DUI and taken to jail. But, by refusing to take the test, you aren’t incriminating yourself either — it can’t be used against you in court. If you are charged with suspicion of DUI, your driver’s license may be seized, but it will be returned once your criminal defense attorney wins your case in court. Upon refusal, the police may try to obtain a search warrant for a blood or urine test, but that takes time — time for the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to fall dramatically. The Romberg Test, which began as a method of diagnosing medical conditions based on balance, is a common field sobriety check. But it is not one of the three standardized field sobriety tests of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and officers have modified it and use it to check the balance of the person suspected of DUI. Legally prescribed medication, age, and medical condition, however, can produce failing results, essentially skewing the test. But yet, if you fail, you could be taken to jail — even more reason to skip the field sobriety test! Ultimately, we advise you to not provide police officers with “evidence” that could cause you a lot of grief and money. Instead of submitting to their tests, we advise TO SUBMIT OR NOT TO SUBMIT? FIELD SOBRIETY AND BREATHALYZER TEST ADVICE
PUMPKIN PIE PARFAITS
These parfaits are an easy fall dessert everyone can make!
INGREDIENTS
• 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix • 2 cups cold milk • 15-oz can pumpkin purée • 1/2 tsp cinnamon • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves • 1 cup vanilla sandwich cookies • 8 oz whipped topping
DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir in pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. 2. In a blender or food processor, crush vanilla sandwich cookies into crumbs. 3. In small jars or glasses, place cookie crumbs on bottom, then pumpkin mixture, then whipped topping. Repeat these layers twice and end with cookie crumbs. 4. Chill until ready to serve!
you to refuse and contact a trusted and experienced DUI attorney so we can get to work right away on your
defense! We’ve got your back!
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Fright Night
Standing Out at Work
Aggressive Driving
Field Sobriety and Breathalyzer Test Advice
Pumpkin Pie Parfaits
3 Picture-Perfect Destinations
3 PLACES TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON FALL IN LOVE WITH THE SCENERY!
2. YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING.
Fall is the perfect time to plan a scenic vacation. You can find lower prices and fewer crowds at many popular destinations right now. Best of all, the views are incredible. From the changing colors of leaves to sunsets and mountains — a picture-perfect getaway awaits you! Here are three popular destinations to fall in love with this season.
The wildlife in Yellowstone is active in the fall, so you’ll get a chance to see bison,
elk, and eagles during your stay. You may even observe bears preparing for hibernation. If you love to be outdoors during the cooler months, then you will love biking, fishing, and hiking here during the fall. However, be aware that some roads will close for the winter in mid-October, so review park information ahead of time for accessibility.
with colorful leaves, hike the Baldwin Trail and Cookstove Trail. Sycamore, oak, and maple trees will shade you with their colorful canopies. Also, each year, the city holds a Day of the Dead celebration you can attend at the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village in late October. These are only three of the many breathtaking destinations you can visit this season. For more locations, go to TravelAndLeisure.com/ trip-ideas/fall-vacations/best-fall-vacations. So, what are you waiting for? Book your trip now, and don’t forget to pack a camera to capture the picture-perfect views!
1. ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA.
Everyone can find something to enjoy in the mountains of the Carolinas. You can drive the Blue Ridge Parkway or hike the Appalachian Trail for breathtaking views of mountains and sunsets. For history fans, get lost at the Biltmore Estate and learn more about the Vanderbilts. If you’re a fan of the nightlife, Asheville is known as Beer City USA, with more than 30 breweries and over 100 local brews.
3. SEDONA, ARIZONA.
It may be too hot to visit Arizona during the summer, but the fall months are perfect because the temperatures drop somewhat. If you love to see trees bursting
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