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While reading an online news publica on, I spo ed an ar cle detailing one womens perspec ve about the lessons she learned during her divorce. She o ered readers a list of fi ve things to know before you start the divorce process. Number 5 on her list was let your lawyer do [her] job.

The author described several methods for allowing your lawyer to do her job. I did not agree with everything she said in number 5, but she did men on three important points that I want to expand on.

1. Trust your lawyer: The author points out that you probably chose your lawyer very carefully. If that is the case, then you need to take a step back and let your lawyer do the job you hired her to do.

This is very important. Many clients are so wrapped up in their family situa on that they try to take control of the wheel. While every client should certainly play a part in naviga ng the course of li ga on, that does not mean the client should grab the wheel and drive the car. If you knew the law and how to manage a case, then you wouldnt need a lawyer. If you let your lawyer do the lawyering, you will o en fi nd that your case progresses much smoother.

2. Let your lawyer remove the emo on from your case: Your lawyers job is to give you advice, guide you through the divorce process, and help you achieve your ul mate goals. In order to do this successfully, your lawyer must not allow emo ons to cloud her judgment.

Many of my clients come to me with heartbreaking stories to tell. While I absolutely sympathize with these clients, I cannot allow

my personal opinion or emo ons to control how I represent a client. Staying objec ve about the facts allows me to determine how the facts can be used to best help my client. It also allows me to see how the facts can be used by my adversary to the detriment of my client. This is a skill that is incredibly important for determining how the li ga on should proceed.

3. Do not underes mate the importance of property division: Your lawyer will be just as concerned with how the marital property (and debt) is divided as she is with how the custody of children will be determined.

A client will some mes come to me and say that the only thing s/he cares about is the children and that s/he is willing to walk away from anything else. In certain circumstances, walking away from everything in exchange for custody of children may make the most sense or be the best op on for the client. But this is only true in very limited circumstances. In the vast majority of cases, making sure my client receives a fair distribu on of property and support directly impacts the custody of children. If my client has custody, but insu cient property or support then how will the children be supported?

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Q. How and why did you getinto the business?A. Founded in 1995, Umbrella began with two partners whohad personally experiencedthe difficulty of finding properassistance to maintain thehomes of their family members. Their experiences led them to design a program based on the "Aging at Home" philosophy that households,on a fixed income, could receive affordable home repairs from a reliablesource. In its seventeen year history, Umbrella has grown from onemember household and one handyperson, to presently serve over 500households by connecting them with a network of 150 handy people.The way we accomplish this is by recruiting and screening retired men and women from the local community who wish to remain active andcontinue using their skills.

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It seems every season has reasons that bring people walking into chiropractic offi ces with back pain. In the spring and summer, it is usually gardening and landscaping projects and in the fall, it is all the raking and bagging leaves. It never fails that after Thanksgiving, we always have patients who injury their backs and necks putting up lights, decorations and shoveling snow. So here are some tips to prevent injuries this holiday season and basic back care should you become injured.

Take your time and take breaks. Putting up holiday decorations and shoveling snow can take some time. Most people are not used to bending, reaching, twisting and lifting for a few hours straight. Your back muscle will fatigue quickly and when they do, it puts more stress on the joints, ligaments and discs. The result could be an acute back/neck strain or disc injury. So take your time and take breaks to admire your work.

Keep your stomach muscles tight. Most of you have heard the term core strength so you know what I am talking about. But if you have never heard this term, your deep stomach muscles are referred to as your core or center of strength. By keeping these muscle engaged or contracted during times of physical strain, is gives tremendous support to your spine.

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE). If you do injure your back, follow the RICE principle. This is most often used to treat sports injuries, but the same applies to your back. Rest by sitting in a supported chair or lay down on your back on the fl oor with your knees bent. Get up and move frequently. One of the worst things you can do is lay in bed all day. Apply ice for 15 minutes

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every 2 hours. NEVER apply heat on an acute injury. Most patient who injure their backs come into the offi ce and say I slept on a heating pad all night and the pain was worse the next day. Heat will make the swelling worse and cause more pain. Compress the area with a low back brace or use kinesiotape to help reduce swelling.

Follow-up with your chiropractor. If pain persists it is always best to follow up with your chiropractor. If you do not have a chiropractor, then this is actually the worst time to fi nd one. Patients often feel very vulnerable when they are in pain. Imagine going to a chiropractor that you do not know and have to be able to trust them to perform a procedure that you do not understand. Unfortunately, this is how most patients end up visiting a chiropractor. Patients usually go to urgent care or their primary care doctor fi rst. They are typically given pain medication and muscle relaxers. These do not actually fi x the injury but only mask the problem. They are desperate for relief and come in and say I dont care how you do it just take the pain away. I encourage everyone to fi nd a chiropractor when you are not in severe pain so you understand the techniques he/she uses and feel comfortable with them.

As always, you can call the Sports & Spinal Wellness Center for a free consultation at 518-869-3415. Please visit our website for more information at www.sportsandspinalwellness.com. We would be happy to be a part of your healthcare team. Have a safe and happy Holiday Season!


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December Reads from the Guilderland Public Library

Everyone thinks about Toys in December!

The Guilderland Public Library has books, music and videos for every age and every interest. There are books about making toys, books starring toys, books that inspired toys and books that help us remember our child-hood toys.

Two of the many childrens books that inspired toys are The velveteen rabbit, or how toys became real by Margery Williams and Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat.

Two books that were written about toys are the Winnie-the-Pooh books by A.A. Milne and the Raggedy Ann and Andy books by Johnny Gruelle.

Two books that are a fascina ng and unusual look at toys are Plastic cul-ture : how Japanese toys conquered the world by Woodrow Phoenix and Moby-Duck by Donovan Hohn. Plastic culture is a lavishly illustrated journey from the postwar development of the Japanese toy market right up to the present, stopping along the way to inter-view toymaking giants, cult Hong Kong toy designers, and many other leading players in the world of designer toys. Moby-Duck, which is available as an ebook, has the subtitle The True Story of 28,800 Bath Toys Lost at Sea and of the Beachcombers, Oceanographers, Environmentalists, and Fools, Including the Author, Who Went in Search of Them.

The way toys work : the science behind the magic 8 ball, etch a sketch, boomerang, and more by Ed Sobey and Woody Sobey. The authors examine 50 toys, including their history and scientifi c principles. In many cases, they discuss and reproduce original patent drawings. They also take

the toys apart to reveal the technology that makes them tick and offer suggestions on how one might build some of these items from scratch

Four of the cra books that are as interes ng to read as to use in crea ng toys are Steve To-masheks Tiny whittling : more than 20 projects to make, Sock it to me : 16 projects sewn from socks - creepy, crazy & strangely appealing by Brenna Maloney, Happy cute : 25 amigu-rumi gifts to celebrate special occasions by Annie Obaachan, and Crafts from your favorite children's stories by

Kathy Ross. What is amigurumi? Amigurumi () is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and anthropomorphic creatures. Childrens stories crafts in-clude making a Babar the Elephant Treasure Keeper, a Little Red Hen Recipe Holder, a Racing Tortoise and Hare, a Raggedy Ann Pin, and a Hide Peter in the Watering Can Puppet.

Nostalgia fans or toy collectors can read books about toys like I had that doll! by the Editors of Doll reader or 100 Greatest baby boomer toys by Mark Rich.

I hope you have an enjoyable December and get all the toys and books that you desire. Me,I can hardly wait to see how my home built version of Operation works!

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For more information please call 690-1269.

I dedicate this months article to my most recent class of blackbelts. They are leading the way for all of us by demonstrating great character and excellence in becoming blackbelts in Taekwondo. As we approach the New Year, I ask all of you to look for that special something that you want to be. Maybe it is something that you always wanted to become but never followed through. Maybe it is a dream you have had. It doesnt matter if it has to do with the martial arts or not, go and get your blackbelt in whatever area your dream guides you to. Make it happen, power through it, win. I wish all of you, on behalf of Guilderland Martial Arts, the most happy and loving holiday season and the best of success in achieving your blackbelt.

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The Guilderland real estate market is showing signs of strength even as the onset of winter approaches. The recent increase in activity appears driven primarily by record low mortgage interest rates currently hovering around the 3.25% range for a 30 year fi xed rate mortgage.

Homes have never been more affordable and buyers are taking advantage low or no down payment fi nancing options. Inventory is low and multiple offers are starting to be seen again for homes priced correctly. Marketing times are starting to decrease and we are selling homes in days instead of the months it once took. Our proprietary marketing systems have produced more Guilderland buyers then we have homes to sell. Here are three examples of sales in Guilderland we have represented sellers on.

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You may be surprised what your home is worth today. To see what the home down the street sold for or to view the current market conditions in your specifi c neighborhood visit us online at www.guilderlandmarkettrends.com If you are a buyer you can search all homes, including foreclosures, listed with all real estate agents at www.guilderlandhomefi nder.comWe currently have more buyers lined up to buy in Guilderland but limited inventory to show them. If you are considering selling your Guilderland home please call us. We are so confi dent we have a buyer for you, we will pay you $500 at closing or make a donation to the charity of your choice, when you list with us. Thats correct we will pay you $500 to let us sell your home! In addition, our guaranteed sale program makes sure your home sells at a price acceptable to you.

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