Q: Many swear by using white wine to get out red wine stains. Lay out the shirt and pour the white wine over the stain. Then using a clean cloth or napkin dab at the stain and soak it up. This method works best directly after the stain happens. Essentially, the white wine is moistening the area of the stain and preventing the red wine from setting.   You want to make sure that you are using a very pale white wine to prevent further staining. Keep in mind that although many have used this method successfully, there is some controversy about using white wine. Some argue that all white wines have a tint to them, so using them can help and harm at the same time. Right after the stain occurs, pour a generous amount of club soda over the stain. Keep pouring as you see the red stain fading. Keep a paper towel handy and blot at the stain. Just as with the wine, pouring club soda helps to remove the stain by preventing the red wine from setting.  Some argue that water is just as effective as club soda. Use water as an alternative if you do not have any club soda or seltzer in your home. Make a paste out of baking soda by using a 3-1 ratio of baking soda and water. Make enough paste to cover the stain. Leave the paste on the stain until dry. Then carefully scrape off the paste from the stain. Baking soda effectively removes stains by absorbing and lifting stains. Instead of making a paste, some suggest sprinkling baking soda over the stain. Then take a clean napkin or cloth, pour white vinegar on it and wring it out. Wipe the towel over the stain.This should remove the stain.
A: Use white wine. Use club soda. Use baking soda. Use vinegar and baking soda.

Q: Depending on the facts of your particular case, you may file a “motion for summary judgment.” A motion for summary judgment is a pleading that can be filed by either party, assuming that the party believes that depositions and affidavits demonstrate that there are “no genuine issues of material fact” that a jury needs to consider for a verdict to be rendered.  Essentially, this type of motion argues that there are no issues of the facts, so the case can be decided by the judge on the basis of the law only. Discuss the possibility of a motion for summary judgment with your attorney. If you do not have an attorney and your opponent files a motion for summary judgment, you should argue in response that there are facts that are disputed, and those facts are what will determine the outcome of the case. Even after filing a lawsuit, you can still try to work things out with your opponent. In fact, most cases actually “settle,” or a worked out, before trial. Settling with the opposing party is a good idea for many reasons including:  Settling will save you time: trials are often long and drawn out, therefore, settling now means that as a plaintiff, you will receive money sooner rather than later. Settling is easier than trial: as someone representing yourself, going all the way through the trial can be stressful due to the complex and unfamiliar nature of the legal system, settling will save you from having to navigate all the way through a trial on your own. Settling insures you agree to the outcome of the case: if you end up going to trial, you really have no idea how the judge or jury will decide your case. Additionally, sometimes, even if you should win, you don’t (or you don’t win nearly as much money as you are entitled to). Because settling a case means that the case doesn’t have to go all the way through the legal system, judges often encourage parties to settle cases as well, and sometimes provides help to parties who want to try and work it out. Ask the clerk in the court where you filed your lawsuit whether there are any resources available to parties who want to settle. Mediation is an “alternative dispute resolution” technique where a third party “neutral mediator” (that is, someone who is not on your side, or your opponent’s side), yourself and your opponent discuss the case and try to come to an agreement on a settlement. The mediator is there to help the parties discuss the issues without getting angry or frustrated with each other. Many states offer low cost programs that supply mediators for various types of cases, including landlord-tenant disputes, divorce cases, and disputes between neighbors. To prepare for a mediation session, do the following:  Think about what outcomes would be acceptable to you: think about what you want from your opponent, and don’t limit yourself to asking for money. For example, many people want an apology from the person who they think wronged them. Prepare to show the mediator the evidence that supports your claim. This will allow the mediator to get an idea of whose side of the case is “better,” and, even though the mediator cannot force you or your opponent to accept a settlement, they may be able to discuss the chances each party would have at trial. Remember that the goal of mediation is come up with a settlement that works for both parties. Don’t go into mediation with a mindset that you have to “win” or “punish” your opponent. Instead, you should be prepared to work collaboratively with the mediator and your opponent to come up with a creative solution to your issues. In addition to mediation, you may consider participating in “arbitration” to resolve your lawsuit. Arbitration is similar to a trial, but is more informal.   In an arbitration proceeding, you and your opponent present oral testimony, documents, and other evidence to a neutral third party (the arbitrator) who then makes a decision based on both sides case, usually called an “award.” Unlike mediation, an arbitrator’s award is binding on the parties, so whatever the arbitrator decides goes. Arbitrators are trained, and are almost always retired judges or lawyers. You should prepare for arbitration the same way that you would prepare for trial (see below for more information).
A: File a Motion for Summary Judgment. Settle your case before trial. Go to mediation. Arbitrate your dispute.

Q: You’ll be amazed at how quickly you begin to receive things once the word is out about your pregnancy.  Once your doctor confirms your pregnancy, the information is passed on to your insurance company. Like magic, your mailbox will be full of freebies, such as free magazine subscriptions, diapers and baby care items, and coupons. Once your friends, family and coworkers find out your expecting, they will likely shower you with offers to borrow their old pregnancy stuff. It’s not a bad idea to borrow maternity clothing such as pants and shirts or dresses. You never know how quickly your baby bump will blossom, so with a stockpile of various maternity sizes, you may never have to purchase a pregnancy wardrobe. Friends and family may offer to lend you baby clothes or toys; it’s smart to take them up on the offer. The more items you stock up on, the less you will need to buy. Consider shopping at thrift stores or consignment shops, since most of these stores have a collection of nearly new baby clothes, toys, high chairs and strollers. Once your baby grows, you can pass the outgrown items on to a friend or bring them to the consignment shop and make a few dollars.
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Spread the word. Consider borrowing. Think about acquiring gently used baby items.