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As a legal assistant for an attorney in Eureka, CA, I've learned to pay attention to the details. In a real property practice we are constantly investigating the details that affect transactions. That pretty well describes my character one who pays attention

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Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture The difference in lifestyle between the US East Coast and West Coast: 1 of 7

Grandchildren living in the Northeast have a way of drawing their grandparents from the North Coast of California for frequent visits to their part of the world. My husband and I have taken several trips, most in the winter and one in the Fall, staying long enough to experience a different lifestyle. EAST COAST East coast li...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues How safe is food derived from clones?: 1 of 6

Special Tonight! Prime Rib! Would you order it? What if you found out it was from the offspring of a cloned animal? If the FDA has its way you won't know if the meat on your plate is cloned or not. If you refuse it, you are not alone as many Americans are hesitant to eat products from cloned animals. Even though the FDA has ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: What history means to me: 3 of 16

History, to me means long dresses and parasols, corsets, horse drawn carriages and tall masted ships sailing the seas. Yes, my passion for history comes from the details of history - language, customs, dress, environment and lifestyle, etc. Each period of history has its own distinct details that color it and set it apart, a...
Health & Fitness > Health Care Should we focus on health rather than health care?: 2 of 10

If we focus on health more than healthcare, then in today's world, we as individuals should take more responsibility for our health and rely less on the healthcare industry. Why? The healthcare industry does not, in general, promote health, but rather treats the symptoms of unhealthiness and disease. If we, ourselves, improv...
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Should you use a realtor or sell your home yourself?: 1 of 5

How do you decide if you should sell your house with a realtor or sell it yourself? As a legal assistant for an attorney that deals with real property, I have seen the advantages and disadvantages of both. Consider the following before making your choice: SELL WITH A REALTOR • If the realtor works for a broker who has m...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Young people are less courageous than three decades ago: 5 of 22

"..in the land of the free and the home of the brave." As I sang these final words of the "Star Spangled Banner" I stopped to think. Are we still the home of the brave? It was the brave that purchased our freedom with their lives and it is the brave today that fight to preserve that freedom. Are we in danger of losing freedo...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Becoming a legal secretary: 1 of 4

About the time I was ready to leave my job as a Business Manager, an attorney that I had worked with asked if I would be interested in working for him as he was losing his current paralegal/secretary. I explained that I had no experience and would have to take the paralegal training at the local Community College. He replied...
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Airline reviews: Delta Airlines: 2 of 7

I recently took a round trip from Eureka, California to Hartford, CT on Delta Airlines. The airline had just recently added a stop at our small airport and we were anxious to try it. Before Delta came we were limited to one airline, recurring delays at connecting airports and uncomfortable travel. The following are 10 reason...
Law & Justice > Lawyers & Legal Advice Understanding your attorney's fees: 1 of 3

When you need the services of an attorney, you must understand the financial arrangements you will be required to make. Some attorneys will have an information sheet that details exactly what the requirements are as well as billing practices, charge rates for attorneys, paralegals, etc and other important first time client i...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) Who is ultimately responsible for dietary trends: 1 of 3

"Coffee is good for you; it can protect you from colon cancer." How many times do you hear and read such statements in the newspaper, magazines or on TV newscasts? The next week you'll hear that the latest study says coffee is bad for you because it increases your risk of developing heart disease. Do these reports influence ...