Kunkel Law Firm - July 2022

Kunkel Law Firm - July 2022

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Atticus Finch Has Much to Share 5 Takeaways From ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’

Gregory Kunkel, Esq.

I am pleased to announce that I recently graduated from National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration’s DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) at an approved seminar held in Washington, D.C. This 24-hour course is the same exact training that law enforcement officers in Pennsylvania and around the nation receive on how to conduct drunk driving investigations. The course instructor was a former Georgia police officer who has trained thousands of law enforcement officers in administering the SFST testing on impaired drivers. The SFST training covered the phases of a drunk driving investigations and provided detailed instruction on each SFST: the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test, the Walk and Turn test, and the One Leg Stand test. The training was hands-on and students participated in two live alcohol workshops with impaired volunteers who agreed to undergo SFST testing. At the end of the session, I passed both written and live proficiency examinations that police officers must pass to be certified to administer field sobriety tests. As an attorney certified to in field sobriety testing, I have the training and background Attorney Kunkel Is Now Certified by NHTSA in Field Sobriety Testing

If you didn’t read Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” in high school or have yet to see the movie, then you’ve surely heard it referenced in conversation — I know I have! After all, it’s a classic! Whether you’re familiar with the story or not, I want to share a few of the many useful lessons it teaches.

Don’t judge a book by its cover.

Throughout the novel, we see Atticus Finch, the noble Southern lawyer with a passion for justice, constantly reminding others, including his daughter Scout, to try and see things through the perspective of others. “You never really understand a person until you consider things from their point of view — until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it,” Atticus tells Scout in the novel. Before forming opinions about others, it’s important to try to understand where they are coming from, where they’ve been, and where they’re going. Whether it’s in personal or professional relationships, Atticus teaches us to learn about the lives of others.

to spot the many mistakes that the police make when administering SFSTs in the field and thus more effectively defend DUI charges. –Greg Kunkel

Follow your moral compass.

Throughout the story, Atticus acts upon his own beliefs and values, despite what others think and believe, which allows him to make a difference and give others a fighting chance.

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As Atticus says, “They’re certainly entitled to think that, and they’re entitled to full respect for their opinions … but before I can live with other folks, I’ve got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.” Thus, you are the only person who can tell you how to think, act, and live your life. Allow your morals and values to guide you.

Courage isn’t about winning fights.

Scout gets into a fight at school over Atticus’ work. In speaking to his daughter about the incident, he stresses how resisting the urge to fight is braver than throwing punches. “You just hold your head high and keep those fists down. No matter what anybody says to you, don’t you let ‘em get your goat. Try fighting with your head for a change,” Atticus tells Scout. It’s more noble to fight with your mind than your fists.

It’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.

Always protect those who are innocent. As Atticus Finch says, “Mockingbirds don’t do one thing but make music for us to enjoy. They don’t eat up people’s gardens, don’t nest in corncribs, they don’t do one thing but sing their hearts out for us. That’s why it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” In today’s world, we need to be kind to others and stand up for what is right. Far too often, innocent people are bullied and shamed. “To Kill a Mockingbird” is an absolute classic. Even if you’ve read the novel, I suggest rereading it because, sometimes, you have to look twice to find the deeper messages! And these are but a few.

Reading is extremely important.

In the novel, Scout admits she took reading for granted. She says, “Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.” Atticus is an avid reader and ensured his children were strong and capable readers as well. Reading is a timeless form of education and a great way to cultivate wisdom.

HE’S SO FINED

Harrison’s Plagiarism Saga

the rights to both songs. Bright Tunes rejected the offer, and the case went to court. The judge found Harrison guilty of “subconscious plagiarism” in 1976 and ordered him to pay lost royalties. But Klein had a ruthless reputation and made an unexpected move. Having been fired by Harrison in 1973, Klein began pursuing a purchase of Bright Tunes on his own starting around 1975. By 1978, Klein owned the catalog and had effectively switched sides in the case, leaving Harrison stunned. It took several more years of legal wrangling (the case was finally resolved in 1998!), but in 1981, Klein sold Harrison “He’s So Fine” for $587,000. Many experts declared that price to be a steal. Despite the public spectacle, Harrison had few regrets about his copycat hit. “I don’t feel bad or guilty about it,” he wrote in his autobiography. “It saved many a heroin addict’s life. I know the motive behind writing the song in the first place far exceeds the legal hassle.” In fact, the ordeal served as inspiration for his tongue-in-cheek single, “This Song,” released in 1976 — proving that a good artist can find inspiration anywhere.

In November 1970, George Harrison released his first solo single and biggest hit, “My Sweet Lord.” The song shot to No. 1 internationally and achieved the rare feat of bringing religious devotion to the pop charts. Only one problem arose — despite what the record label said, George Harrison didn’t write it. “He’s So Fine” was written by Ronnie Mack and recorded by The Chiffons only seven years earlier. It became a hit in its own right, with Billboard ranking it as the fifth-biggest single of 1963. Though Harrison had dramatically rearranged the song and written new lyrics, the similarities between “He’s So Fine” and “My Sweet Lord” were undeniable to even the casual listener. Despite Harrison’s lyric that “it takes so long,” the song’s owner, Bright Tunes, wasted no time filing a plagiarism lawsuit in February 1971. It also didn’t take Harrison long to realize his mistake. In fact, the “quiet Beatle” later confessed to the similarities in his book “I Me Mine,” asking, “Why didn’t I realize?” Harrison’s manager, Allen Klein, thought he could make the matter go away by throwing money at it. He suggested that the wealthy Harrison buy Bright Tunes so that he would own

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Not Just a Language Tool The History Behind the Real Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone is one of the world’s most popular and well-known language-learning softwares, but many users have wondered about where its name came from. The original Rosetta Stone was once the most enigmatic Egyptian artifact that confounded scholars for a number of years. When they finally cracked the code, one of the lost secrets of ancient Egypt was revealed.

of Rosetta. The British Army would go on to defeat France in Egypt during the French Revolutionary Wars in 1801. Under the terms of the Treaty of Alexandria, the British claimed the Rosetta Stone, along with other Egyptian artifacts found by the French. The British relocated the stone to the British Museum in London, where it was stored in a temporary structure until they could strengthen the floors of the museum to support its incredible weight. Various scientists studied the artifact with no success, and it was ultimately deciphered by French linguist Jean- Francois Champollion. Champollion discovered that hieroglyphics were a combination of phonetic and ideographic signs. Earlier scientists had falsely inferred that hieroglyphics were simply symbolic picture writing and nothing more. For his discovery, Champollion was named the founding father of Egyptology. If you’re interested in viewing the Rosetta Stone, it is still on display at the British Museum in London where it’s been displayed for 220 years, with the exception of a temporary relocation during World War I. While the Rosetta Stone has called London home for hundreds of years, there have been recent requests to return it to its homeland in Egypt.

The Rosetta Stone is a slab of granite that has inscriptions of a decree issued in 196 B.C. by Egypt’s ruler at the time, Ptolemy V, and a group of Egyptian clergy members. The decree was written in hieroglyphics, ancient Greek, and Demotic, which was a script used by the common people. Experts estimate the stone’s creation was over 2,000 years ago. The slab was discovered in July 1799 by a group of French army engineers who were operating under Napoleon Bonaparte’s orders near the Egyptian town

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HEALTHIER HOT DOGS WITH SLAW

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Ingredients

Directions

1. In a large skillet over high heat, warm the vegetable oil. Sauté the apple, onion, and cabbage and toss until wilted. Season with cumin and grill seasoning and cook for 10–12 minutes, until tender. 2. Add the vinegar and maple syrup, then toss to combine. Cook for 1 minute and set aside the slaw. 3. On the grill, cook your chicken dogs according to the package instructions. 4. Assemble the works, starting with the bun and piling in the chicken dog and slaw. 5. Dig in! For an extra health boost, serve with grilled summer vegetables.

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil • 1 green apple, peeled and diced • 1 red onion, thinly sliced • 1 small head red cabbage, cored and shredded • 2 tsp ground cumin • 1 tbsp grill seasoning • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 2 tbsp maple syrup • 8 organic chicken sausage links • 8 whole-wheat hot dog buns, toasted

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Desk of Gregory Kunkel, Esq. PAGE 1 Life Lessons From ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ PAGE 1 Ex-Beatle Sued for Plagiarism PAGE 2 What Exactly Is the Rosetta Stone? PAGE 3 Have a Laugh PAGE 3 Healthier Hot Dogs With Slaw PAGE 3 Oceanside Activities to Try This Summer PAGE 4

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Oceanside Activities the Entire Family Can Enjoy

the sand for crabs and small crustaceans. By simply standing still and taking in all of the sights and sounds of the ocean, you’ll gain a greater appreciation for the surroundings. Ride the waves. You don’t need to be an experienced surfer to venture into the water on a board. Of course, you can take surfing lessons at many beaches, but you can also get in the water on a bodyboard for a thrilling experience. Additionally, you can rent kayaks or paddleboards if you want to be on the water, but not necessarily in it.

The summer season is officially underway and many Americans are planning to take a trip to the beach to celebrate the occasion. If you’re going on a family vacation to the ocean for an extended period of time, you may be worried about keeping everyone entertained. That’s why we put together a list of some of our favorite oceanside activities to try this summer. Your summer vacation will be filled with fun and excitement after trying some of these great activities! Get active. There’s nothing more relaxing than sitting on the beach and listening to the calm repetition of the waves, but maybe you want a little more excitement by the ocean. If that’s the case, there are plenty of sports to try. You can bring a football and throw it around in the water or on the beach. You can buy a net and set up a game of beach volleyball to get everyone involved, or you can try one of the many new beachside sports hitting the market like TidalBall, pickleball, and Spikeball. TidalBall is the beach version of cornhole, so if you haven’t played it yet, you definitely want to check it out. Experience nature. The wildlife and environment of the beach are most likely drastically different from what you can experience back home, so make an effort to see all you can. At many beaches, you’ll be able to see dolphins, whales, and sea rays from the shore. You can also look in

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