INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are many reasons why you may wish to contact your attorney. Understanding that reason is key to determining whether a letter is the appropriate course of action and, if so, to writing a letter that clearly communicates your message. If you merely wish to inquire about the status of your case, a formal letter is not necessary. Your lawyer is obligated to keep you reasonably informed about the status of your case and will likely contact you whenever there is news to report. If you have not heard from your lawyer in a while, send him a quick email or leave him a voice mail message asking for an update. If your lawyer has requested that you write him a letter, follow his instructions his exactly. For example, if he sends you a list of questions to answer, simply answer his questions one by one as clearly as possible. Do not worry about formatting the letter in any special way or typing it unless your attorney requests that you do so. If your lawyer has asked that you write him a letter giving your consent to his requesting documents on your behalf, you should ask your lawyer to write the letter for you. This kind of letter may need to meet certain criteria to be effective and your lawyer is the one who will know what the letter needs to include. Your only role should be to revise and sign the letter once you have received a draft. If you are concerned your lawyer is not working on your case, write him a polite but firm letter explaining your concerns. If you feel more comfortable emailing or calling him, that would be fine as well. You are under no obligation to express your concerns in a formal letter. If you want to fire your lawyer, send him a letter that clearly states you are terminating the relationship and that the lawyer is to cease working on any pending matters. You should also ask that he return all of the documents regarding your case and pay you refund for any unfinished work. Once you have confirmed that writing a letter will serve your purpose, write an opening paragraph that explains why you are writing and stating any questions or requests. If you wish to fire your attorney, state that clearly in your opening paragraph: "I'm writing to terminate our attorney-client relationship." If you have a legal question for your attorney, ask it up front: "I'm writing to ask you a question about my immigration case. I'm wondering how my departure from the U.S. will affect my legal residence status." Once you have explained your purpose, the proceeding paragraphs should explain your reasons for making a particular request or asking a particular question. If you begin your letter with a paragraph stating that you would like to terminate your relationship with your attorney, write one or two paragraphs that explain why you are unhappy with him. Wherever possible, refer to specific examples. If you are writing your attorney with a question, provide your attorney with the necessary context for understanding why you are asking your question. For example, "The reason I am asking this question is that I'm planning to leave the United States next month to care for my mother who is sick." If you are making a request, be sure to repeat it in the final paragraph. This will remind your attorney of what you are asking from him. For example: "For these reasons, I would like to terminate our attorney-client relationship and I ask that you return my file to me as soon as possible." Your main goal in writing to your attorney should be to communicate your message as clearly as possible. Do not worry about impressing your attorney by using big words or complicated sentences. You want to make sure your attorney understands what you are saying so that he can comply with your request. For example, instead of "enclosed herewith please find," just say, "I've enclosed" or "Here is. . . ." Think about your purpose in writing the letter and include only the information necessary to achieving that purpose. Anything beyond the essential information could confuse your attorney and cause him to misunderstand what you are requesting. Avoid unnecessary tangents, like telling your attorney about problems you have been having with your wife, unless they relate to your case.

SUMMARY: Understand your purpose. Lead with the most important point. Fill in the middle with your reasons. Close with a paragraph that summarizes your main point. Use simple language. Keep it short.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Take the beef out of the bag or container. Shake it lightly to remove extra marinade. Don't leave garlic gloves on the surface, or they may burn on the surface. Let it sit out until it comes to room temperature. This should take at least 20 minutes or up to one hour. The cooking time will vary depending upon the size of the beef.

SUMMARY: Remove the dish or plastic bag from the refrigerator. Place the beef on a plate. Cook the beef on a grill, in a pan or in the oven.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is the grey gear on the Home Screen. If you have a Verizon iPhone, you won't be able to use your phone's settings to disable caller ID. It's in the same section of apps as Messages and FaceTime. If your carrier doesn't support this feature (as in the case of Verizon phones), you won't see this option here. It will turn white. From now on, the people you call won't be able to see your phone number.

SUMMARY:
Open your iPhone's Settings. Scroll down and tap Phone. Tap Show My Caller ID. Slide the Show My Caller ID switch left.