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Helpful Tips For
Getting Along
With Your Relatives While Avoiding
Fiascos
Consider The Other Persons Point Of
View: Instead of getting angry that
Uncle Bob keeps insulting your
cooking, think about why he may be
saying these mean comments. Maybe he
just found out that his wife is
having an affair or perhaps he’s
embarrassed because his apartment is
too small to host a family
gathering.
You never truly know what is going
on in another person’s mind, so it’s
important not to jump to
conclusions, and to try to
understand why a person may act the
way he/she does.
Act Like A Stranger: We often assume
that we know everything there is to
know about our family members and
don’t bother asking them about their
views on recent news stories, art or
even learn about their favorite
hobbies. The number one secret to
getting along is to have your
questions outnumber your statements
by at least two to one.
Pretend that you’re meeting your
relative for the first time and try
to take a genuine interest in what
he or she is interested in. (When
you’re first trying this out, it’s
probably best to stay away from hot
topics like politics or religion!)
Take A History Lesson: If you’re
struggling to chat with the older
generation, ask about days gone by
(treading carefully at first, in
case you’re getting into sensitive
territory). What was it like to fly
in a WWII bomber? What did the
great-grandparents do for fun when
they were teenagers? How did they
celebrate the holidays when they
were growing up? Your older
relatives have likely lived through
some interesting times and if
nothing else, questions like this
can keep the conversation moving
along.
Don’t Ignore The Situation: Next
time your evil sister in-law calls
you fat, you need to politely
confront her. You’re dealing with a
bully. And when you ignore her,
you’re playing right into the
bully’s hands. Instead, confront her
with a question. Ask, “Why would you
say something like that?” If you act
like you honestly don’t know what
the other person is talking about,
it can help derail the attack.
Always Be Responsible For How You
Behave:
Remember you can't control what
others will do but you can make sure
you're the best dad, mom, daughter,
etc. you can be in the circumstances
you’re dealt with, especially over
the holidays. Teach this lesson to
your kids too - it might help
everyone get along a little better.
Get Support Elsewhere: Sick of being
the one who always has to act
interested and try to maintain the
peace? Don’t kill yourself trying to
understand why no one else seems to
take an interest in you.
Instead, realize that your family
“is what it is.” So you need to find
other – friends, partners,
whoever—who can see you for who you
are and give you the love and
support that you need. It’ll be
easier to accept those who don’t
give you that unconditional love and
support if you have a handful of
others who do.
When All Else Fails Just Leave:
If the situation is so bad that
you’re miserable, it may be time to
give up. Sometimes there’s nothing
you can do to make an uncomfortable
situation bearable, especially if
you’re being insulted or put down.
There is no law that says you have
to stay in an abusive situation,
even if it happens to be family. In
fact, family is where most abuse
comes from. Instead, tell everyone
that it’s time for you to leave, and
then start your own, non-stressful
tradition.
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case, call today to schedule an
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You! Thank You!
Special thanks go out to all of our
clients and friends who graciously
referred our law firm to their
friends and neighbors last month!
Our practice is built based on
positive comments and referrals from
people just like you. We just
couldn’t do it without you.
What You Should Do In Case Of A
Car Accident - Safety Tips To
Remember!
If you’re ever in
a car accident here are some safety
tips that can save your life and
protect your family.
1. DON’T make any sudden moves to
your head and neck. You may have
sustained a serious injury that
could be aggravated by sudden
movements.
2. TURN the engine off IMMEDIATELY!
3. MAKE sure that everyone in your
car is conscious and hasn’t
sustained any cuts or lacerations.
4. IF you have small children in the
car make sure
that they’re OK.
5. IF you have a cell phone call 911
for help.
6. IF you smell gas fumes get out of
your car at once.
7. BEFORE getting out of your car
make sure that no other car is
coming.
8. IF you’re OK to get out of your
car check on the other driver.
9. IF you don’t have an auto
accident handbook, please contact
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Great Trivia With
Questions and Answers
What
rock'n'roll singer is memorialized
by a eight-foot bronze statue in
Lubbock, Texas?
A: Buddy Holly.
What
Woody Guthrie song goes "From
California to the New York island /
From the redwood forest to the Gulf
Stream waters"?
A: This Land is Your Land.
What
Pink Floyd song was banned by the
South African government after it
became an anthem for black school
children?
A: Another Brick in the Wall.
What
are the two most common unbowed
stringed instruments found in a
symphony orchestra? A: The Harp and
the Piano.
What legendary soul singer wrecked
his Corvette the first time he drove
it?
A: Ray Charles.
What
tenor received a record 165 curtain
calls at a Berlin opera house in
1988?
A: Luciano Pavarotti.
What
Beatles single lasted longest on the
charts, at 19 weeks?
A: Hey Jude.
Take Extra
Precaution -
Stay Safe During The Holiday
Shopping Frenzy…
The shopping season is a time when
busy people can become careless and
vulnerable to holiday crime and
theft. Here are 13 powerful tips you
can follow from the Los Angeles
Police Department Crime Prevention
Section can help you become more
careful, prepared and aware during
the holiday season.
1) Shop during daylight hours
whenever possible. If you must shop
at night, go with a friend or family
member.
2) Avoid wearing expensive jewelry.
3) Do not carry a purse or wallet,
if possible.
4) Always carry your Driver’s
License or ID along with necessary
cash, checks or a credit card.
5) Even though you’re rushed and
thinking about a thousand things,
stay alert to your surroundings.
6) Avoid carrying large amounts of
cash.
7) Pay with a check or credit card
when possible.
8) Keep cash in your front pocket.
9) Notify the credit card issuer
immediately if your credit card is
lost, stolen or misused.
10) Keep a record of all of your
credit card numbers in a safe place
at home.
11) Be extra careful if you do carry
a wallet or purse. They are the
prime targets of criminals in
crowded
shopping areas, transportation
terminals, bus stops, on buses and
other rapid transit.
12) Avoid overloading yourself with
packages. It is important to have
clear visibility.
13) Beware of strangers approaching
you for any reason. At this time of
year, "con-artists" may try
various methods of distracting you
with the intention of taking your
money or belongings.
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your Bills PAID? Want to Know what
your Case is Worth?
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How To Deal With
Divorce During Thanksgiving and the
Holidays…
When faced with a
divorce, Thanksgiving can be a
difficult time for you and the kids.
Where last year you were still a
family, this year that stability has
been torn to shreds and you're
trying to put your life back
together. Here are a few ideas that
can help you stay sane through the
holidays.
Coping With Past Memories: The first
Thanksgiving following your divorce
will be fraught with poignant
memories of previous holidays and
the traditions you shared, it’s
normal to feel sad. The contrast
between how you felt in previous
years and how you feel this year
will make it even more painful.
Take This Year To Create New
Traditions: If you always spent
Thanksgiving with your spouse's
family, go visit yours this year. A
great idea is to volunteer at a soup
kitchen, or have dinner with your
friends. When you're dealing with
divorce, don't put all your focus on
how things used to be. Think about
how things could be now, and take
steps to make them that way.
Talk To Supportive Friends and
Family: Don't worry about being a
Debbie Downer. Now, that doesn't
mean you should spend the whole
holiday weekend bummed-out and
moping around about how horrible
dealing with divorce is. It just
means that you shouldn't try to
plaster on a happy face and keep it
there, even when you're in pain
inside.
If you need to vent or need a
shoulder to cry on, grab a friend or
family member that you trust and let
it out. Otherwise, do your best to
strive for a good holiday
atmosphere, free from bitterness.
The fact that you're around
supportive friends and family alone
should show you that it's not the
end of the world.
Just don't make Thanksgiving itself
your rant day. Try to talk to
somebody beforehand and keep the
negative thoughts and energy of
dealing with divorce away from
Thanksgiving. Otherwise, you're
going to make the holiday itself
more rotten for you and bring it
down for your friends and family.
Be
Flexible With The Scheduling: If you
have children, then you'll do
something you haven't had to do
before: figure out which parent
they'll spend Thanksgiving with. It
may be hard to arrange
transportation and scheduling with
your ex, but try to be civil and
flexible when you do.
Part of dealing with divorce is not
letting bitterness color the holiday
for you or your children. It's not
going to do anybody any good for you
to get angry because your ex
couldn't pick up the kids until 7
p.m. when he was supposed to be
there an hour earlier.
Maple-Glazed
Turkey and Gravy
A simple glaze
makes the turkey glisten, while its
drippings flavor the gravy with a
whisper of maple sweetness.
Ingredients
* One 12-pound turkey
* 2 teaspoons kosher salt
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 4 to 5 cups stuffing
* 2 cups water
* 1/2 cup real maple syrup
* 1/4 cup apple jelly
* About 6 tablespoons flour
Cooking Instructions:
1) Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Fold
wing tips
under bird and place turkey breast
side up on
top of the onions.
2) Add stuffing to front and back
cavities of
turkey, making sure not to pack it
tightly.
Sprinkle turkey with salt and
pepper.
3) After 2 hours add water to the
bottom of the
roasting pan. In a medium pot over
medium
heat, mix maple syrup and apple
jelly. Bring to
a boil and reduce to a vigorous
simmer. Simmer
about 10 minutes or until the
mixture has been
thickened and reduced to 6
tablespoons.
4) After roasting 2 1/2 hours, brush
turkey breast,
wings, and thighs with maple syrup
mixture.
5) Roast turkey for approximately 3
hours total, or
until instant read thermometer in
thickest part
of thigh registers 170 degrees F.
Let sit for 30
minutes before carving.
Gravy:
Pour liquid from roasting pan into
measuring cup. Discard onions,
carrots, heart, and neck. Skim off
fat from liquid and pour all but 1/4
cup back into roasting pan. For
every 1/2 cup of liquid (what's in
the pan and what is set aside as the
reserved liquid) use 1 tablespoon
flour. Stir that total amount of
flour into the 1/4 cup of cooled,
reserved liquid, and mix together
well.
You'll be stirring
enough flour that is proportionate
to all the existing liquid into that
1/4 cup of cooled liquid.
Heat the liquid in the roasting pan
over medium heat, and slowly add the
flour mixture to it, stirring
constantly. Bring to a boil, reduce
to a simmer, and cook 2 minutes,
whisking constantly. Adjust salt and
pepper to taste.
Tips & Tricks:
* Add a dash of cayenne pepper and
cinnamon to
the gravy for a deeper, more
sophisticated flavor.
* As every turkey is different,
check temperature after
2 hours to see how the roasting is
progressing. A
moist turkey is worth the little
extra time it takes to
check the temperature early and
often.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 3 hours
Ready In: 3 1/2 hours
How kids can help:
Sprinkling some salt and pepper on
the turkey.
ARRESTED FOR A CRIME? Worried about
what will happen? Need Answers?
Call David Franks at (847) 854-7700.
If Things Are
Unbearable – How Do You Choose A
Divorce Lawyer?
If you're
miserable and thinking about getting
a divorce, or you’ve been served
with papers, you need to find a
competent divorce attorney A.S.A.P.
who specializes in family law.
Before you speak to anyone listed in
the yellow pages, take some time to
figure out what you want from an
attorney and how you want your case
to be handled. This article will
give you some ideas on finding the
right family lawyer for you.
Before Your First Meeting: Write out
a list of your own questions. You
can also include the following
process questions to get started:
1) What does the lawyer need from
you in order
to evaluate your situation?
2) What are your options?
3) How many similar matters has he
or she
handled?
4) What percent of the practice is
in the area of
expertise you need?
5) What is the process for handling
your situation?
6) How does the lawyer charge for
services (by
the project, hour, retainer)?
7) What is an estimate for the time
required?
8) Will the lawyer handle the case
personally or
would a paralegal or clerk be
handling it?
9) If others will be involved in the
work, can you
meet with them also?
10) Remember, every question is a
legitimate one.
There are no silly questions. You
just need to
have the question answered.
Before Your Second Meeting:
Now that you've met and had the
process questions answered, save
time and money by organizing
information your lawyer said would
be needed. Go in again with a
written set of questions. Take a
tape recorder with you. Why? Because
it's hard to remember all the things
your lawyer says. It's like going to
the doctor. You don't go when things
are fine. You go when there’s a
serious problem, when your emotions
are high or you're not feeling well.
A tape recorder means you don't have
to rely on your memory at a time
when your memory may let you down.
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Decorative Turkey
Pin
Start
with a child's hand cutout and
create a cute, clip-on Thanksgiving
turkey decoration.
What
you'll need:
* Construction paper
* Pencil
* Scissors
* Yellow pipe cleaners
* Glue
* Wiggle eyes
* Clothes pin
How to make it:
1) Make a turkey tail by tracing a
child's hand:
trace just the four fingers (no
thumb) onto any
color paper—we made ours with a
variety
of colors.
2) Then design a body shape to glue
over then
top of the hand shape.
3) Glue wiggle eyes and a wattle.
Then attach
colorful feathers on top of the
"fingers" of
turkey’s back.
4) Make legs out of yellow pipe
cleaners and tape
these onto the back (glue won't hold
them on).
5) When you're finished, glue a
wooden clothespin
crosswise onto the back of your
turkey.
Do you have a
friend who was injured in a car
crash, hurt at a construction site,
or as a result of a defective
product and they are wondering how
to hire a personal injury attorney,
and what questions to ask? Give that
friend great advice. Ask them to
order the FREE audio CD “How to
Choose an Illinois Personal Injury
Attorney" by calling (847) 854-7700.
You can also order one for yourself
to hand out to family and friends.
Black Friday – The
B-I-G-G-E-S-T Shopping Day Of The
Year!
Black Friday falls on the day after
Thanksgiving and has earned the
reputation of being the busiest
shopping day of the year. The name
was adopted from an accounting term
- red ink denotes a negative profit
margin, where as "in the black"
denotes a positive profit margin.
Many retailers make or break their
sales goals between Thanksgiving and
Christmas, with the season kicking
off on the Friday after
Thanksgiving, hence the name "Black
Friday."
1. Check Out the Ads: Your local
Thanksgiving Day newspaper will be
stuffed like your Thanksgiving
turkey with ads, coupons, and
circulars. This will be your number
one source to local Black Friday
savings.
2. Research Before Black Friday: If
you are hoping to scoop up a deal on
Friday on a big-ticket item, go
ahead and get your research out of
the way as soon as possible. A bad
product is a bad deal no matter how
cheap it costs. Being knowledgeable
about the products you want to buy
will help you avoid being
sucker-punched with loud advertising
for poor products.
3. Compare Prices: Utilize
price-comparison Internet shopping
sites such as PriceGrabber.com to
assist you in comparing product
prices. Compare the "options"
included with the product. Some
retailers will low-ball the
advertised price on a stripped down
product, and then you will be
charged extra for the necessary
parts that will make the product
perform as expected.
4. Look for Early Bird Shopper
Discounts: The Early Bird Shopper
will be the real winner on Black
Friday. Stores offering early-day
shopper specials usually run the
deals from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. and
with no "rain checks," which means
once they run out of the products,
you are out of luck. Scanning the
ads and routing your trip based on
your buying priorities will be
important with the time-sensitive
deals that will be offered.
5.
Beat the Crowds with Night Owl
Discounts on Thanksgiving: Internet
shoppers can beat the early birds by
shopping online in the pre-dawn
hours of Black Friday. Many
retailers will be posting their
Black Friday specials, which can be
ordered online and picked-up at your
local store. Special "Web only"
deals will also be available
starting as early as Thanksgiving
eve.
6. Bring the Ads: Many stores offer
a "lowest-price" guarantee; however
you may be required to produce a
copy of the exact product being
advertised for less. Most local
retailers will not meet Internet
prices even when the product is
advertised on the same company's
website, but it cannot hurt to try.
It may give you additional
bargaining power and push the sales
person into waiving other charges
such as assembly fees.
7. Know the Store Policies: Knowing
the store policies on returns can
help you determine where to buy.
Many retailers are including
restocking fees and shorter return
deadlines. Almost all of the major
retail chains have clamped down on
requiring receipts for returns and
exchanges, and many keep a database
of individuals who tend to abuse
return policies. If you get onto an
"abuse" list, prepare yourself to be
turned down.
8. Ask for Gift Receipts: Gift
receipts generally include a
description of the item purchased
but do not disclose the price paid.
Including gift receipts inside the
gift box will make returns or
exchanges easier for the gift
recipient. Without
proof-of-purchase, the recipient may
be turned down for returning or
exchanging the item or risk
receiving an exchange for the
current selling price of the item.
9. Saying "Charge It" Can Pay Off:
Obviously, there is no bargain in
running up high credit card bills
and paying big interest rates,
however, with proper spending
disciplines intact, using the right
charge-card can be of value to
consumers. Many credit card
companies entice consumers with free
benefits, which include extended
free warranties, return protection
and sale price protection.
Mission Statement
It the mission of
Franks & Rechenberg, P.C. to
continuously earn our reputation as
a pre-eminent local law firm by
always providing our clients with
responsive, zealous, cost-effective
and highly competent legal service
and representation, in a
professional, courteous and
respectful manner.
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