Although I admit I stayed up too late last night and didn’t get much sleep, I am having a bad case of the Blues today. Never have been a big fan of Mondays, and the alarm clock was not my friend this morning when it jarred me awake. It was still dark outside when I got dressed and left the house, and the day is so overcast and grey that I don’t think the sun is going to come out today at all. So it is a dark and gloomy day, a boring day at work doing inventory, and I’m just not a perky girl today.
Yule Logs
Poking around the cable on demand, I found a cool feature that I did not know about. Comcast has a channel at Christmas that is a video of burning yule logs. They play soft Christmas music in the background and there are no commercials. This was really nice to find – I hope they do it again next year.
Whats for Dinner
Seem like in the winter time I am craving beef. I want pot roasts, chili, steaks, swiss steak, beef stew. It all sounds very comforting and the taste is so much more satisfying in the cold weather and shorter days than the fish and chicken that is featured on my dinner menus during the summer. There used to be a commercial narrated by a deep, Texas drawl that says, “Beef. It’s what’s for dinner.” That is so true for me this week!
Get Those Cards Mailed TODAY
The Postal Service says that today is the deadline for getting first class mail delivered by Christmas. So I have to hurry up and get the last of my Christmas cards signed and addressed. I only have about 5 or 6 left to do, but I was so tired last night I could barely keep my eyes open, so I did not get to finish.
Thank goodness the post office is only a few miles from my house and they accept mail up until 9:00 pm. So I will make the deadline and my friends will get their cards on time.
Sweet little amp is just perfect
I was just watching a YouTube demonstration of a sweet little fender passport mini is the perfect amp for the musician on the go. Right now it is on sale for under $200, which makes it a perfect Christmas gift! It runs on either AC or DC, and is great for students, street musicians, or anyone that needs a small amp for presentations.
Remember Pearl Harbor
I blame the Second World War for the death of my father, so Pearl Harbor Day is a day that I do not relish – it reminds me of all of the people that died over the stupid greed of evil rulers of foreign countries that attacked our shores. Evil people suck.
Scrolling Typos
A lot of the TV channels have adopted the scrolling text at the bottom of the screen to make viewers aware of breaking news and alerts.
Years ago, viewers would have to endure complete interruption of their preferred show for a talking head to read the script of breaking news on camera. But now, a lot of the breaking news is just a few words scrolling across the bottom of the screen.
It must be stressful programming in just the right words to scroll across the screen. It’s like having to write headlines as a teaser to get your attention but also to add just enough vital information to give viewers a snapshot of the situation.
At its worst, the scrolling words contain a typo, which broadcasts to the entire world that someone is not smart enough to spell the name correctly or never got enough education to recognize the difference in the meaning of words, such as “sum” versus “some.”
Always get complete coverage
I was really pleased when my sister told me that she had found the perfect insurance policy for her son’s after she visited the allredinsurance.com website that I had suggested to her a few weeks ago. I had encouraged her to get complete coverage – especially since her son is a teenager who only had his license for a few months. But she did not listen to me, and only got liability. Yesterday he totaled his car in a single vehicle accident! Now they are in the very difficult position of needing to buy a replacement vehicle, and having no money to do so! I sure wish that hadn’t happened!
How Much Turkey?
But if you really need to know how many pounds of turkey you need to buy, here’s what I found on the Internet this morning:
If you need only enough turkey to make it through Thanksgiving dinner: buy between ¾ pound to 1 pound per person.
If you want enough leftovers for the long weekend: buy 1 pound (or slightly more) per person.
When Should You Conduct a Solicitor Review
There are many different areas of law and many different services that solicitors offer all over the world and in the UK. Regardless of the service or the area of law, it is important that clients are satisfied with the level of representation they receive from their attorney. Dissatisfaction based upon solicitor negligence can lead to a solicitor review and lawsuits against solicitors. The dissatisfaction can be based on any of these areas or services:
- The solicitor in question may be engaged in private practise, which means they have their own firm or office engaged in providing services such as probate matters, family or civil law, conveyance, personal injury or criminal law.
- Solicitors who are involved in commercial practice usually act on behalf of businesses or corporations. They are engaged in advising them on matters relating to employment, taxes, contracts mergers and the laws regarding mergers or the buying and selling of companies.
- Solicitors who are contracted in-house, provide legal service and advice to the entity to which they are legally contracted. This may be with the local authorities, government, government agents, or private companies.
- Solicitors that work on behalf of the government Crown prosecution. They examine evidence provided by the authorities and decide based on the merits of the case whether to bring cases before the court for prosecution.
No one is above the law, including solicitors. The actions of all lawyers can be held up for scrutiny and a solicitor review, if the client feels that they have been the victim of solicitor negligence. Regardless of the area of law that the lawyer specialises in or where he is employed. The client expects to receive service and value in exchange for the fees charged.
Here is a list of services that solicitors provide that can be reviewed if the client is dissatisfied:
- The advice received from a solicitor regarding any legal matter may be the subject of a review if the client suspects negligence.
- The solicitor’s representation of you in court should be above reproach and inspire confidence.
- Preparing documents or files for court matters. Documentation should be well prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
- Their instructions to another solicitor, insurer or any other third party on your behalf. Instructions, should be clear and in accordance with your expressed wishes.
- Maintaining accurate and detailed financial records. Records pertaining to billing and all monetary manners should be detailed and accurate to prevent allegations of misappropriation of funds or incorrect billing.
- Legally constructing contracts, agreements, letters or any documents. Documentation drawn up on behalf of clients must be in accordance with established legal principles and the best interest of the client.
- Conduct research, using past cases that may be similar in nature to your case. Solicitors perform research duties for clients using old case law and precedents to make recommendations.
- Representing and safeguarding the clients interest at negotiations and meetings. Solicitor often attend meetings either with or on behalf of clients. It is their job to carry out the instructions of their clients and safeguard their interests.
If you have been the victim of solicitor negligence visit SOS Claims today.