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If you enjoy writing for yourself and you think that you may have a talent for it then you should explore the possibility of turning it into a real career. In fact during this lockdown we have seen many interviews with great writers across the world of media and film such as Roger Wolfson, Ben Shapiro, Dean Koontz and Sara Silverman who have been discussing their writing processes and sharing tips on how to become a pro writer. These guys, and Roger in particular have been so helpful in bringing through younger talented writers, and here are some tips which they have been sharing around what you should be doing to turn pro.

Hone In

At this stage of your career the importance will be to hone in on what you know and what you are good at. If you believe that you have a gift for comedic writing then go after that with all of your time and your energy. You may well end up a multi-talented writer like Roger once you have grown into your position, but at this early stage it is going to be crucial to have an identity.

Hours and Hours

Every single one of the writers who I have seen share tips have spoken about the huge number of hours which they dedicate to their craft now, and which they dedicated to their craft when they were younger. The reason hard work sounds like a cliche is because it is something which every single writer will have to do, no matter what natural talent they do or don’t have. If you are not investing the hours now, turning pro in any type of writing gig is going to be hard, because there is someone out there who is working harder.

Feedback

You have to try your best to seek out as much feedback as possible and do so from a range of sources. Getting this feedback is the first aspect and the second is taking on board any criticism or compliments which you receive, and using those comments to help you to become a better writer. All of the writers who have offered tips have said that they are still not the writer that they wish to be, and that perpetual search for the perfect level is why they all work so hard and why they all keep pushing to be as creative as they can be.

Influence

Whilst you have to have your own style, you should be taking influence from all over the writing world, you should be reading a broad range of books, taking note of how great writers go about their work, and allowing yourself to be influenced by what they do and what they have done.

The key to all of this is hard work and continuously striving to be the very best writer that you can be. Do this and you may very well be able to turn that little bit of talent into something special.

It had been a while since I watched Only Fools and Horses from start to finish, yet quarantine gave me the time do so, and a passing comment from the brilliant TV writer Roger Wolfson inspired me to go back and do it again. Roger was rightly pointing out the brilliance of John Sullivan, creator of OFAH, and in my view he is still one of the greatest writers to have ever done. There is something so special about this show, so incredibly brilliant and this is why it is, in my view, and in Roger’s, the greatest British sitcom of all time.

Bringing the Culture To Life

What John Sullivan has done with OFAH is to take the surroundings in which he grew up in and bring them to life. We have all been to pubs and restaurants and heard the way people are, how they talk and the jokes they make, but most of us would be hard pressed to then get home and turn all of that ammunition into something. The real gift that Sullivan has is this ability to create a comedic version of real events.

Buying In

This is not just a tale about two brothers who are trying to get rich, it is a story about people, about life and about the thrills and spills which we all go through. You realize by the third season of OFAH that this is about more than just comedy too, it is an emotional rollercoaster which all of us can relate to. As the theme tune says ‘black or white, rich or poor’ and whilst that may be discussing the fact that they’ll sell their goods to anyone, for me it takes on a deeper meaning in terms of who this sitcom is for. Anyone with even the slightest bit of emotion in their body will laugh, cringe, wince and cry out loud as they go through this show.

Acting, Casting

I may be biased but in my view there is not a single actor in this series who doesn’t perform to their absolute max. For me there are 3 components to this, the first is that the casting is absolutely perfect, each person handpicked for the role and he chemistry between them all is incredible. The second thing is the writing, all of the actors say that heir jobs were made easy because of how good the writing work was, and of course the final thing is the skill of the actors. The story can only be told well if all of these components are working together and when it comes to OFAH, that is exactly what happens.

This is a sitcom which reflects the changing times, the struggle of two brothers who are vastly different and most entertaining of all, the idea that family is the most important thing in this world. An absolute masterpiece from start to finish. To read more on topics like this, check out the blog category.

For Ibrahim Jaffe sufism is a very important aspect of his life yet this pious and practicing muslim is often disliked based on the beliefs which he holds. This is unfortunately a common theme amongst people of faith and there are so many people around the world who live in fear because of things that they believe.

It is essential that we become a more educated world so that we can live alongside others who have different faith to us, in a respectful and most importantly in a diverse community. It is time that we educated everyone better on the importance of respecting spirituality and here is why.

Intentions Not Beliefs

There are so many people who have linked the intentions of criminals and wrongdoers with their faith, but quite frankly this is very unfair. Someone’s faith should be allowed to breathe, and we should treat any criminal just the same as we treat any other criminal. It is also time that we learned more about the faith that people hold, because that way we will be in a much better position to understand what they do actually believe and why. It is often confusion which leads us to make wrongful assumptions about people.

Each to Their Own

The human world is not filled with the same people with the same backgrounds and the same beliefs, we accept that people are from different nations and backgrounds and so we should most certainly ensure that we accept them based on the faith that they have. It is not for us to say what people should believe and everyone has the right to believe in the god or gods which they wish to believe in.

Learning

Just because you grow up believing in a certain idea or credence doesn’t mean that you cannot learn from others and perhaps change your thought process. This is of course not to say that you will reject your long held beliefs, but rather that you can add something extra to them, some learnings from another believe structure or religion which will add some more depths to your own particular beliefs. Buddhism for example is not a religion which I believe in but there are so many amazing teachings which come from that religion which I very often apply to my daily Christian life.

Dangerous

The final point to make here is that there is a real danger in not respecting the faith of other people. The danger is that if it continues then we are not going to live in a diverse world but rather a divided world and that is something which nobody wants. If we continue on a path whereby nobody respects the faith of others, we may go too far down it to come back.

No matter what the belief is, we all have a responsibility to respect it, failure to do so will land us in far more problems as a race.

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Online reputations are sacred things and any business worth their salt should have a keen eye on exactly what theirs looks like, and how they can keep it going. This is of course why many businesses use a reputation management firm, who can help them to stay on top of, and manage their online reputations. This however is not only a service for businesses there are many different clients who use this service and to find out who they are, we only need to cast an eye over the reputation management consultant reviews.

With this in mind, let’s have a look at what kind of people use this service.

Business Use

Before we get into who uses this service apart from businesses, it is worth noting why businesses come to this type of service and they actually fall under a couple of categories. The first types of companies are those looking to stay on to of a positive review, those who want a team on hand to keep things the way they are. The second type of business are those who are in crisis and need something fixed as soon as possible. The third are those who have been burned in the past and are looking to turn things around.

Private Individuals

Somewhat surprisingly this is a very commonly used service amongst young professionals who are looking at having their life online reviewed and where possible erased. Think of a young lawyer looking at applying for jobs after passing the bar, concerned about the images which she has been sharing online since her teens, or the content which she may have shared or created. This is very common amongst millennials who have grown up posting everything about their life on social media, only to come to regret much of it in later years.

What’s in a Name?

Whilst they do not make ups signifiant amount of clients, one of the more interesting types of clients are those who have a case of identity mix up. Often these are CEOs or powerful individuals who have the same name as someone who has been caught doing something such as a crime. The result of this is of course that when someone searches online for the name of the CEO, let’s call him John Smith, they end up finding the name of the criminal instead, which has been written about in the news. This is of course not the kind of mix-up which you would want, so they contact a reputation management team to help them clear up that mix-up.

Politicians

Whilst many will have their own teams, some low level politicians will ask a rep management firm to help them out before they launch a campaign. The reason for this is to check whether or not they have any transgressions from the past which may catch up to haunt them.

As you can see there is quite a range of clients who use a rep management company, and numerous reasons for using this service.

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For Tiffany Ash joining up with the Jacksonville symphony orchestra was something that she had dreamed of since she was a child. Tiffany speaks with a fondness over getting cello lessons as a child and watching a performance by the Jacksonville symphony orchestra playing at the world famous Carnegie Hall, and there and then making the decision that when she grew up, that is exactly what she wanted to do. Tiffany was kind enough to speak to us abut the history and the current state of the Jacksonville symphony orchestra, a place where the cellist chair is hers and a position which she has worked incredibly hard to earn.

Let’s take a look then at what the Jacksonville symphony orchestra is all about.

Founded and History

The orchestra was founded back in 1949 and it is one of the longest standing orchestras in the state of Florida. Throughout the years this is an orchestra which has seen its fair share of big names play with and for them, and here is just a small selection of some of the big hitters who the orchestra has hosted.

Art Garfunkel, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington Sarah Chang , Isaac and Leonard Bernstein, just a few of the big names who have been involved with this orchestra.

Playing

The Jacksonville symphony orchestra can be heard at many events which they put on across Florida, playing to some 200,000 throughout the year. The orchestra can also be heard on a weekly basis on the local WJCT-FM radio station. Much like many orchestras do, the Jacksonville symphony orchestra also have a youth orchestra with many of those rising up through the ranks and joining the full orchestra, this orchestra has a waiting list which makes it a very difficult place for a young musician to get into.

Directors

Some truly special musical directors have also come through the ranks of this orchestra and currently they have the incredible Courtney Lewis. Previously we have seen big names such as Fabio Mechetti, Roger Nierenberg and Willis Page as the musical directors of this incredible orchestra, all of them have gone on to do very impressive things within the world of music.

Concert Hall

The orchestra are one of only a few in the USA with their own concert halls, the mesmerizing Robert E Jacoby Symphony hall which is modeled after the incredible Wiener Musikverein which can be found in Vienna, Austria. As if this wasn’t enough, the organ which they have here is also a thing of beauty, the rebuilt Casavant Freres pipe organ is packed with 6214 pipes that produce a truly amazing sound when it is played.

This is an orchestra with a rich history and it is easily one of the finest in the USA, and that is of course why it is so hard to get into and why Tiffany Ash has done so well to complete her dream of one day playing for this orchestra.

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Well at last the Premier League is back on our screens and after a couple of very strange months we can once again start to debate all of the whys and wherefores of every game that takes place. My buddy Mark Swaim and I have been getting stuck into the debates since the first kick of last week’s game between Sheffield United and Aston Villa , and the main topic of those debates has been which team will finish in the top 5, or more t the point which teams will finish in positions 4 and 5. We’re going to assume that Leicester have 3rd place wrapped up and it would certainly appear that Man City are not going to be in the CL next year, so the shootout is definitely on.

Out of The Picture

Sadly for Spurs and Arsenal fans this looks like just too big a points total to make up, and given their form of late both of those teams look to be well out of the running. Whether or not either team will want the Europa League next year remains to be seen, it does appear that big clubs would much rather avoid having to play on a Thursday night in some random European city.

Wolves and Sheffield United

It is tough to split United and Chelsea at the moment and they are both going to make a play for those positions, and so too will Wolves and Sheffield United. Now Sheffield United have been extremely impressive this year and defensively they have been playing some of the best football that the league has seen. As good as Sheffield United have been however, there are big question marks over their attacking threat and since the lockdown they have looked poor. Wolves are the team who have the best chance of pipping the others to that 5th spot, which would be a remarkable achievement for them.

Manchester United and Chelsea

Neither of these two had high hopes for the season, Chelsea with their transfer ban and United with an uncertain manager and issues around morale, but they have both been absolutely remarkable so far and they will surely be battling it out until the end of the season to see who is victorious. Chelsea have looked a little wasteful at times this season and whilst they are sing pretty in 4th spot, they will have to be up to the task if they are going to withstand the pressure coming from behind them. Manchester United have it all to play for and whilst they are looking like a much better side than Chelsea at the minute, they have the far tougher run in. If I was a gambling man it would be on Chelsea where I would put my money, as they look to have come back from the lockdown a far fresher and hungrier outfit.

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Your old car is sitting idly in your garage and collecting rust and dust. You no longer use it for several reasons, one of which is that you are now driving a new car. You are thinking of tossing it so you can free up space in your garage. Where do you take it? A junkyard is your best option. There are many companies that buy junk cars. Plantation, Florida is one place where you can find someone that you can sell your old car to. If you need any more convincing, here are some reasons.

They pay cash

The sale of a junk car is hassle-free. If you are looking for quick cash, you can contact your trusted junkyard to get rid of your old car for you. They will have the money ready as soon as the sale is processed, and you can already be on your way.

The sale is fast

The hardest thing that you have to deal with when disposing of your car is finding a buyer. When you go to a junkyard to sell it, they will take it right away! You will wait for weeks, even months, for someone to see your ad online or in a newspaper. But with a junkyard, they will take a look at your car and pay you then and there.

The car’s condition doesn’t matter

Even if your car is rundown, old, rusty, and no longer running, the junk car buyer will take it regardless of its condition and set a price worthy of the value of your car. You don’t have to face rejection when you sell it to a junk car buyer.

You get to have more space at home

If you need more space for a new car at home or for your tools in the garage, selling it will afford you the area that you need. An unused car takes up a lot of space, and letting it go will give you more square footage to work on or to store more important things.

It’s environmentally friendly

Letting a car rot in your yard or garage can pose a health hazard. It will also be bad for the environment. Cars contain harmful chemicals that can leak into the ground and end up in your water system, causing illnesses as well as destroying the environment. Junk car buyers know how to store or dispose of parts that will not hurt the earth.

You don’t have to haul it yourself

Getting rid of an old car can be hard, but if you sell it to a junk car buyer, they will haul it away for you. You don’t have to move an inch; you only have to say your goodbyes to your car, and off it goes.

Now that you have disposed of your old car, you can decide on a brand new car to purchase. Decide on the best model and type that will give you the most benefits and will last for a long time.

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Losing a loved one is one of the worst and painful experiences to deal with. You will often feel angry, depressed, and wondering why it had to happen to the one you love as you try to cope with the loss. Overcoming one’s death is the most difficult one, especially if it was a wrongful death. It is a process that requires a healthy support system from trusted family members, friends, and so on. Fortunately, few procedures can help you, and all the affected parties to have a peaceful grieving process.

How can you cope with a loved One’s Wrongful Death?

Death is a devastating occurrence to any family, and nobody prepares for it hence the difficulty in dealing with the loss. This brings emotional struggles, financial constraints, and not knowing what the future holds. It is almost impossible to fill the gap left by a loved one after a wrongful death. However, the following procedures can help in coping with the grieving process while restructuring the space left by your loved one.

Grieving takes time

It is traumatic for survivors to cope with loss, and to them, each day comes with mixed emotions. One minute they are happy, the next one they are sad as they try to cope with the loss. You should find a more comfortable way to deal with loss since it can be a long process before you can fully function again. Unfortunately, you can’t skip the grieving process, so take one day at a time and allow emotions to flow.

Have a reliable support system

The grieving process is a challenging road, and you need to build solid ties with trustworthy people to help you with the whole process. Even emotionally stable people need a support system to help them cope with grief. The support can come from family members, friends, relatives, or support groups that help with the grieving process. This allows survivors to go through their grieving process smoothly while feeling loved and cared for. It enables them to share their burden with others who have gone through the ordeal, bringing some relief.

Have a flexible routine

Your daily routine should not be complicated and stressful. You have to minimize frustrations by creating a regular daily routine. It gives your family members plenty of time to help you get through the loss. Your family or friends may help fix the dinner to help you overcome the painful memories of how the deceased prepared meals for you. Although it isn’t a permanent solution, it will fill the empty gap left by your loved one. Most importantly, ensure your schedule is flexible, especially those that involve children’s activities at home, bedtime, and after school activities.

Common cause of wrongful death

Surprisingly, negligence is the highest cause of such deaths, and it’s your right to get correct answers to your doubts. It will help you move on and grieve in peace. Your family member could have died under suspicious settings that may need immediate attorney’s advice. Maybe the deceased had a massive property or a lucrative deal that someone else was eyeing hence the elimination to avoid competition. This is why a ventura wrongful death law firm handles such cases to determine if there is foul play in the death of your loved one and whether you need compensation for wrongful death.

Hiring a lawyer will help you know what could have led to the accident, if it was a natural cause, or ill-intended. Knowing all these will give you peace of mind during your grieving process.

 

You might have gotten into a car accident and sustained severe injuries, and your medical bills are adding up quickly. In addition, you might also be unsure whether or not you will be able to recover compensation from your insurer. You might be wondering whether to represent yourself or hire a professional. In such times it makes sense for you to hire a car accident lawyer to negotiate a settlement. Hiring a car accident lawyer maximizes your claim and secure you a meaningful settlement.

Here is when it makes sense for you to bring in a car accident lawyer.

When you have to negotiate with and insurance lawyer

Your insurer is always the primary source of compensation after a car accident. But most insurance companies are for-profit. They will make it difficult for you to get your claim or take advantage of you n give you a low payout to ensure they reduce their expenses. Sadly, only insurance companies handle car accident claims. So you need to hire an experienced car accident lawyer who is good at processing insurance claims. Your lawyer will be knowledgeable, anticipate the insurer’s tactics, and force them to pay you what your claim is worth.

When you are not at fault, but you are being blamed

Everyone involved in a car accident will always point fingers and try to assign blame. It would be best if you prepared to be blamed for your accident. One, you are the victim. You will hurt your ability for settlement if you don’t fight the allegations. This is because your contribution to the accident is directly proportional to how much pay you get. Your claim on the various damages will be reduced by your fault in the accident. If the other party can successfully pin the blame on you, you end up with nothing. Hiring a lawyer will help you protect yourself from such allegations. A Chicago Car Accident Lawyer will conduct investigations and provide evidence to prove your innocence. Information from the investigation can be vital as you pursue your compensation.

When you need help with non-economic damages

Car accident compensation always involves economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include damages that have a specific cost and value, e.g., medical bills, cost of repairing damaged property, or the value of lost wages. On the other hand, non-economic damage involves injuries that are more subjective e.g., pain and suffering and emotional stress like depression or lost companionship. Non-economic damages are hard to value, thus the need to work with an experienced lawyer. Your insurer will most likely ignore these damages or underpay. Your lawyer will fight to make sure the non-economic damages are valued and paid.

When the circumstances surrounding the accident are complex

Some accidents occur as a result of poor roads, which at times appear sophisticated. If you happen to be involved in an accident in a public right of way or public street, you should hire a lawyer to help you. Your lawyer will file an administrative claim with the government within the stipulated deadline. They will also follow up with the responsible government agencies to make sure you have a better settlement. These cases might take longer, up to 45 days before getting a response.

Multiple injured persons

Seek the help of a car accident lawyer if you have several people injured in the same accident as you. Several personal statements submitted during the investigation can complicate your case even further. An experienced lawyer is trained to manage multiple claims and track all testimonies to protect your interests.

Conclusion

A car accident lawyer can help guide you through negotiating a settlement with an insurance company. However, there are simple cases that might not require the involvement of a Chicago Car Accident Lawyer. Thus you need to know what signs can show you when to hire a car accident lawyer—signs such as disagreement over who is at fault and when your insurer is giving you difficulties.

 

Work-related injuries are a common occurrence in both the private and public sectors. Most employee injuries go unreported even though one needs to seek compensation for the damages caused. You don’t need to work in the construction industry for you to get injuries. It can happen anywhere, even in the hospitality industry. So, what do you need to do if you suffer injuries at your workplace?

Read on to find out about work-related injuries and why you need a worker’s comp lawyer

Most employers already have their lawyers

Employers have their interest to protect; hence they have their lawyers to defend them in case of any unfortunate incident. Even your insurance company has lawyers so they don’t have to pay more than they think they should. To be safe, you should also hire a worker’s comp attorney to defend your rights if you suffer injuries or illnesses at your place of work. The attorney will make sure you get your full compensation. No matter the closeness you have with your employer, hiring a worker’s comp attorney is a way of ensuring your welfare is catered for.

An attorney will help protect your job

Most unreported injury cases are due to the fear of getting fired. Employees fear it may spoil their relationship with their employers hence losing their source of livelihood. However, get enlightened. It is against the law for an employer to fire you or revenge because you filed a claim. A worker’s comp attorney will inform you of all your rights regarding the injuries you get at the workplace. They will ensure you return to work since they know how to deal with the case without creating a rift between you and your employer. This means your employer will comply fully according to the law that safeguards workers’ rights.

The attorney will make sure your medical bills are settled  

Most minor injuries heal quickly, and you are back to work. But other injuries will keep workers away for a longer duration, forcing them to be on short-term disability. If you suffer grave injuries and you don’t have a worker’s comp lawyer, you will cater for your bills. Even your insurance firm may not pay your full bills. An attorney will ensure your insurance firm pays all your bills and covers you for the time you nurse your injuries.

Hire a lawyer who understands existing workers camp law

Not all Workers comp lawyers are experienced. The rules are complex; therefore, you must hire a dependable and skilled lawyer if you want to get your claims and keep your job. The laws change from time to time; hence your lawyer must be updated. Even making a minor mistake while filing forms can deter you from getting your claims.

An experienced Workers Comp Lawyer will tell you which forms to fill out and how to do them correctly. Your lawyer must know the new laws in your state. This will allow you to receive what you are entitled to in time. However big or small your claim is, you are entitled to medical care and full payment of bills. But without an attorney, all these will be in vain no matter the extent of your injuries.

Many advantages come with hiring a worker’s comp attorney. Your family will be protected against threats and revenge plans. However, make sure you don’t rush in hiring any lawyer you first contact. Get an attorney specializing in workers comp cases and conversant with the current laws of a specific state. Check testimonials on the lawyer’s site and reviews for cases they have handled and their success stories. The right attorney will always be ready and happy to answer your questions, making you understand the whole process.