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August 2017 Newsletter | VOLUME 6 - ISSUE 8 | www.pzlaw.com

Brandon’s Soapbox: As summer comes to an end and we prepare for

the start of a new school year, I hope that you and your family found

some time to relax and enjoy some valuable family time. As my son

grows, and our schedules get busier, I realize how important it is to

spend meaningful time with him. With longer days and warm weather, it

is nice to slow down and spend some quality time together.

On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to

an eclipse of the sun. A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes

between the sun and Earth and blocks all or part of the sun for up to

three hours. The last time the contiguous U.S. saw a total eclipse was in

1979. In Virginia Beach, zip code 23452, the eclipse will peak at 2:47:37

pm, when the moon obscures 85.7% of the sun. You never want to look

directly at the sun without appropriate protection except during totality.

We will have a limited supply of NASA-approved viewing glasses avail-

able at our office. Stop by and pick up a pair, or better yet, come by and

view the eclipse with us.

In Virginia, bicyclists can rely on both motor vehicle laws and pe-destrian laws. This means, for example, that a bicyclist can legally ride on both roadways and sidewalks, and can cross intersections using the road way as a motor vehicle, or the pedestrian walk ways. This may cause confusion for all parties involved and could potentially lead to an accident. If you’re new to the area, or just want to begin biking around your community more often, be sure to check out the VDOT website for a complete list of bicycle laws.

This publication is intended to educate the general public about various issues. It is not intended to be legal advice. Every case is different.

Know Your Storm Evacuation Zone

New Technologies

Bicycle Laws

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There’s a type of bread in Iceland that is baked in the ground with the help of geothermal baths. It takes a full 24 hours to bake. The bread is sometimes referred to as hverabrauð, which trans-lates to “hot spring bread,” and is a sta-ple of Icelandic cuisine.

Our newest partner, Dave

Littel, has over 20 years’ ex-

perience trying civil cases at

the highest level, including

significant experience in per-

sonal injury matters. He is a

long-standing member of the

l’Anson Hoffman Inn of Court

and the Norfolk/Portsmouth

and Virginia Beach Bar Asso-

ciations. Dave has served as

a volunteer with the CLASS program in Virginia Beach, assisting

battered and abused persons in obtaining protective orders. We

are honored to add such an accomplished attorney to Parks Zei-

gler and look forward to his contributions assisting our clients.

Parks Zeigler makes it a practice to remain up to date on the

technological innovations that can be used to better serve our

clients. As more technologies designed for law firms are devel-

oped, it’s important to remain focused on the why of technolo-

gy. It’s easy to get excited about these new technologies and

distracted by the hype surrounding them before really under-

standing if they are necessary.

Keeping a sober disposition towards new technologies is im-

portant because it actually helps maintain security. Recently,

Business Insider published an article about how, when it comes

to cybersecurity, the main vulnerability isn’t the technology it-

self, but the human element that engages with those technol-

ogies. After all, in so many situations that result in the compro-

mise of client or consumer data, the entry point for hackers is

not a complex back door breach, but email phishing scams that

unwitting employees open. It’s not malicious internal agents,

it’s lack of awareness and scrutiny.

Our work at Parks Zeigler, and our utilization of technology, is

focused around the client first. This is our steadfast beacon that

informs how we use technology, and what technology we em-

brace. Going paperless (in addition to cutting down on waste

and costs) allows us to communicate with immediacy and ac-

curacy regarding our clients’ cases, while still maintaining client

information (better than unsecured filing cabinets holding paper

files). Our utilization of technology revolves around those two

points – service and protection.

In addition, internally, we emphasize training to ensure there is

awareness as to the points of vulnerability, new scams, phish-

ing campaigns, malware, ransomware, etc.. As our firm grows,

we continue to stress the importance of vigilance and educa-

tion.

We embrace technology because we believe it is a necessity

in today’s current environment, and our experience tells us that

these tools help us do our job better for you. If you have any

questions about how our firm works, and how the technologies

we utilize help better to realize our clients’ goals, please contact

us!

STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVE WITH NEW TECHNOLOGIES

We value our clients and want you to come to us for any legal need you may have, no matter the type of case. If it is in an area we do not practice, we will refer you to a trusted colleague to take care of you as we would. If you refer someone to us, we promise to answer his or her questions and provide first-rate, attentive service. Thank you for your referrals and for continuing to come back to Parks Zeigler.

“Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.”

We welcome your referrals!

– Helen Keller

Firm Spotlight

Allison Anders married Matt DeWitt on June 24, 2017. Their son, Connor, took part in the cer-emony as the ring bearer. After the wedding, the three headed to Cabo San Lucas for a much needed vacation, aka “Familymoon.”FREE SEMINAR

Fraud Prevention / Credit Report ErrorsWednesday, September 13th, 6:30 pmM.P.O. Central LibraryCall Jackie at 757-426-4526 to RSVPPresented by Attorney Kellam T. Parks

We are right in the middle of the 2017 hurricane season, and this year the Virginia Depart-

ment of Transportation (VDOT) established new tiered evacuation zones for Hampton Roads,

which includes information on predicted flooding. The coastal Virginia area is now divided

into four zones labeled A through D. According to the Virginia Department of Emergency

Management website, these new zones will “provide residents with a better understanding

of whether they should evacuate in an emergency or shelter at home, based on their street

address and the nature of the emergency event.”

In the case of an approaching storm, knowing what zone you’re in and where the nearest

evacuation route is located will help reduce traffic congestion, allow for more efficient evac-

uation, and reduce crowding at local storm shelters. Please visit http://www.vaemergency.

gov/hurricane-evacuation-zone-lookup/ to find your zone using its interactive map. It also

includes an FAQ section to better inform you of up to date details regarding the evacuation

routes.

The Summer heat lessens my desire to cook, but nothing kills my desire to eat! I’m liking all the “bowl” craziness for meals that are coming about. I’m not very good at fixing meals for one, and I don’t want to eat the same thing all week. It’s nice to think beyond three-four course meals and consider what fresh favors I can combine to make a tasty bowl meal. I’ve tried Noodles & Company, and Panera’s and have been inspired. I’m trying several and my Chicken Orzo Bowl adaptation is easy. I like that I can grab some spinach off the salad bar at the grocery store for about .16¢, and not buy a whole bag. Or instead of having to clean and cut corn off the cob, I can use frozen corn- it still has a fresh crisp taste. Short cuts and semi-homemade are always a bonus in meal preparation. Another good use of rotisserie chicken is a family favorite Rachel Ray recipe to make burritos with the chicken, some chopped adobo peppers in a sauce, shredded cabbage, tomato sauce and cheese, rolled up and brushed with olive oil and then baked. You can find these recipes and, many more, on our website athttp://www.pzlaw.com/library/recipes/. Let me know if you have a favorite, homemade or around town.STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVE WITH NEW TECHNOLOGIES

Family CornerOn The Local Front

When it comes to summertime, it is hard to resist a fresh beef burger hot off the grill. When preparing a burger, I (Brandon) like to make it a healthy serving size – about three inches wide and one-half to three-quarters of an inch thick, or about the size of the palm of my hand. I prefer to use 80/20 ground chuck which keeps the burgers juicy and moist. Also, to prevent the meat from drying out, don’t compress the patty too tightly. To top it off, I add a few grilled onions and mushrooms and then melt cheddar cheese. This is the perfect combination of texture and taste.

Deb Dishes:

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• Screen Pinning – You can lock an App to the screen so people you let

use your phone can’t leave it. This is default on most devices, but if it

isn’t, check the security menu. Tap the pin icon on any App and you

can lock the screen to just that App (will give instructions on how to do

it with your particular phone).

• Power Saving Modes – All Android phones have power saving modes

(usually two or three). Head to Settings>Battery and choose the one

you need. Most phones also allow automatic enabling when your bat-

tery reaches a certain battery level.

• Quick Settings – On most devices, the quick settings are the settings vis-

ible at the top of the phone that can be accessed by swiping down twice.

Hit the “Edit” button and you can long-press the choices to rearrange (as

only the first few will be visible at the top of the notification pane).

• Screen Casting – If you have a Chromecast, Android TV, or other

compatible device hooked into your TV, you can mirror your phone

(pictures/videos/etc.). Your Quick Settings should have an option to

“Cast” or “Smart View” (or similar) and then select the device. Some

phones require the Chromecast App, but you should be able to accom-

plish it with most Android phones.

• Save Offline Maps – You can download Google Maps for when you

don’t have internet access and includes streets, basic points of inter-

est, and the ability to use turn-by-turn directions. When you find what

you want to download, tap the search bar at the top of the screen,

close the keyboard, and scroll to the bottom to download.

This month is Part 2 of 2 of Android phone tips, continuing from our June Newsletter.